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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2026.
No. 333-   
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp*
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Cayman Islands
6770
98-1783595
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
For Co-Registrants, see “Table of Co-Registrants” on the following page.
51 Astor Place, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Tel.: (212) 284-2300
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Adam Stone
51 Astor Place, 10th Floor
New York, New York 10003
Tel.: (212) 284-2300
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies of all communications, including communications sent to agent for service, should be sent to:
Eric Blanchard
Peter Byrne
Kevin Cooper
Cooley LLP
500 Boylston Street, 14th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Tel.: (617) 937-2300
Jocelyn M. Arel
Sarah Ashfaq
Justin Anslow
Katherine Hand
Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Tel.: (617) 570-1000
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box. 
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
 
 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.
If applicable, place an X in the box to designate the appropriate rule provision relied upon in conducting this transaction:
Exchange Act Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)
Exchange Act Rule 14d-l(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)
*
Prior to the consummation of the Business Combination described herein, the Registrant intends to effect a deregistration under Section 206 of the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands and a domestication under Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, pursuant to which the Registrant’s jurisdiction of incorporation will be changed from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware. All securities being registered will be issued by Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp (after its domestication as a corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware), the continuing entity following the Domestication, which will be renamed “Freenome, Inc.”
The registrant and co-registrant hereby amend this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant and co-registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act, as amended, or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the SEC, acting pursuant to Section 8(a), may determine.
TABLE OF CO-REGISTRANTS
Exact Name of Co-Registrant as Specified in its Charter(1)(2)
State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization
Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number
I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Delaware
8071
81-2562661
(1)
The Co-Registrant has the following principal executive office:
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd
Brisbane, CA 94005
Telephone: (650) 446-6630
(2)
The agent for service for the Co-Registrant is:
Mary Ann Ivy
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd
Brisbane, CA 94005
Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd
Brisbane, CA 94005
Telephone: (650) 446-6630

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The information in this preliminary proxy statement/prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The registrant may not sell the securities described in this preliminary proxy statement/prospectus until the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is declared effective. This preliminary proxy statement/prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PRELIMINARY—SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED APRIL 28, 2026
PROXY STATEMENT FOR
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
PROSPECTUS FOR UP TO 83,067,500 SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK OF PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
(AFTER ITS DOMESTICATION AS A CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE,
WHICH WILL BE RENAMED FREENOME, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE
DOMESTICATION DESCRIBED HEREIN)
On December 4, 2025, the board of directors (the “PCSC Board”) of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC,” “we,” “us” or “our”), based on the unanimous recommendation of the special committee of the PCSC Board, unanimously approved the Business Combination Agreement, dated December 5, 2025 (as it may be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub I”), StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub II”) and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Freenome”), pursuant to which the following will occur: (a) at least one business day prior to the Closing Date (as defined below), PCSC will de-register from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Domestication”), upon which PCSC will change its name to “Freenome, Inc.” (“New Freenome”); (b) Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the merger (the “First Merger”) and, after giving effect to the First Merger (such time being the “Effective Time”), Freenome will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC, (c) as soon as practicable following the Effective Time, but no later than one business day following the Effective Time, Freenome, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, will merge with and into Merger Sub II (the “Second Merger” and together with the First Merger, the “Mergers”), with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company in the Second Merger, and (d) the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and documents related thereto (such transactions, together with the Domestication and the Mergers, the “Business Combination”), all as described in more detail in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus. The consummation of the Business Combination is referred to as the “Closing” and the date of the Closing, the “Closing Date.” References herein to New Freenome denote PCSC following the Business Combination. A copy of the Business Combination Agreement is attached to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A.
The Domestication is intended to occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date. In connection with the Domestication, (1)(a) immediately prior to the Domestication, holders of each issued and outstanding Class B ordinary share of PCSC, par value $0.0001 per share (the “PCSC Class B Share”) will elect to convert their PCSC Class B Shares, into Class A ordinary shares of PCSC, par value $0.0001 per share (the “PCSC Class A Shares,” and together with the PCSC Class B Shares, the “PCSC Shares’’), (b) immediately prior to the Domestication, PCSC will effect the redemption of the PCSC Class A Shares (the “public shares,” the holders of public shares, the “public shareholders”) initially issued in PCSC’s initial public offering that are validly submitted for redemption and not withdrawn (the “PCSC Shareholder Redemptions”), and (c) after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, upon the Domestication, each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share will convert automatically by operation of law, on a one-for-one basis, into one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of New Freenome (the “New Freenome Common Stock”), and (2) upon the Domestication, the governing documents of PCSC will become the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws as described in this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex H and Annex I, respectively, to this proxy statement/prospectus (the “Governing Documents”), and PCSC’s name will change to “Freenome, Inc.”
In connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, on December 5, 2025, PCSC entered into subscription agreements (the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain qualified institutional buyers, institutional accredited investors, and other accredited investors, including, among others, Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Perceptive PIPE Investor”) and an affiliate of Perceptive Capital Solutions Holding, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Sponsor”), as well as certain existing stockholders of Freenome (the “PIPE Investors”). Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the PIPE Investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase, and PCSC agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors, on the Closing Date immediately following the Closing, an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock (the “PIPE Shares”) for a purchase price of $10.00 per share, and aggregate gross proceeds of $240.0 million (the “PIPE Financing”). The obligations of each party to consummate the PIPE Financing are conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the New Freenome Common Stock (including the New Freenome Common Stock issuable to the PIPE Investors pursuant to the Subscription Agreements) having been approved for listing on Nasdaq; and (ii) satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the closing of the transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. The obligations of the PIPE Investors to consummate the PIPE Financing are further subject to additional conditions, including, among other things: (i) the Business Combination Agreement shall not have been amended, modified, or supplemented, and no condition waived thereunder, in a manner that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that a PIPE Investor would reasonably expect to receive under the Subscription Agreement; (ii) the material truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties of PCSC in the Subscription Agreement, subject to customary bringdown standards; (iii) no subscription agreement, or other agreements or understandings (including side letters) entered into in connection with the sale of New Freenome Common Stock under the Subscription Agreements, with any other PIPE Investors shall have been amended, modified, or waived in any manner that benefits such other PIPE Investor unless all PIPE Investors have been offered substantially the same benefits; and (iv) there has not occurred any material adverse effect or parent material adverse effect since the date of the Subscription Agreement that is continuing. SeeBusiness Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—PIPE Financing.
Immediately following the Closing, assuming the redemption of 6,658,122 public shares at approximately $10.65 per share (estimated as of December 31, 2025), or approximately 77.9% of the public shares subject to redemption, which represents the estimated maximum number of public shares that can be redeemed while still satisfying the $250 million Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition (the “Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario”), it is expected that (i) public shareholders will own approximately 1.94% of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at that time, (ii) the Sponsor will own approximately 2.30% of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at that time (which includes 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares), (iii) the Perceptive PIPE Investor will own approximately 10.48% of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at that time (which includes 5,500,000 PIPE Shares, and 5,615,003 shares issued upon the conversion of Freenome capital stock), (iv) PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) will own less than 1% of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at that time, (v) existing Freenome stockholders (the “Freenome Stockholders”) other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Roche will own approximately 49.72% of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at that time, (vi) the PIPE Investors other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor will own approximately 16.43% of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at that time and (vii) Roche will own approximately 18.11% of New Freenome Common Stock. The public shareholders currently own approximately 77.9% of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares prior to the Business Combination. Accordingly, public shareholders, as a group, will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the Business Combination. As redemptions increase, the overall percentage ownership held by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal, Freenome Stockholders and the PIPE Investors will increase as compared to the overall percentage ownership and voting percentage held by public shareholders, thereby increasing dilution to public shareholders. For more information on the percentage of the issued and outstanding shares of New Freenome Common Stock immediately following the Closing that are expected to be held by securityholders, in various redemptions scenarios, see “Dilution.”

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Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, public shareholders who do not redeem their public shares will receive one share of New Freenome Common Stock for each PCSC Class A Share held by them immediately prior to the Domestication. While PCSC cannot be certain of the price such public shareholders paid for their public shares, assuming they purchased their public shares for $10.00 per share, which was the price of the PCSC Class A Shares sold in PCSC’s initial public offering, the effective purchase price paid per share of New Freenome Common Stock issued to each public shareholder at Closing would be $10.00. In connection with PCSC’s initial public offering, the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $25,000 for the 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares, or approximately $0.01 per share. In connection with the Business Combination, assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario, an aggregate of 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the Sponsor and an additional 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by PCSC’s independent directors will be voluntarily converted on a one-for-one basis into PCSC Class A Shares immediately prior to the Domestication, which will then automatically convert at the effective time of the Domestication into an equal number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock, valued at $10.00 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The Sponsor also purchased 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares at a price of $10.00 per share in a private placement that occurred simultaneously with the closing of PCSC’s initial public offering. Such private placement shares will automatically convert at the effective time of the Domestication into an equal number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock valued at $10.00 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The Perceptive PIPE Investor will receive 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Business Combination upon the exchange of Freenome capital stock held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, and the Freenome stockholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor) will receive an estimated 65,516,765 shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Business Combination, each of which is equal to $655.2 million divided by $10.00 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The PIPE Investors, including the Perceptive PIPE Investor, will purchase 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, which is equal to $240.0 million divided by $10.00. As a result of the low price the Sponsor paid for the PCSC Class B Shares, the Sponsor may realize a positive rate of return on its investment even if the market price per share of New Freenome Common Stock is below $10.00 per share after Closing, in which case the public shareholders may experience a negative rate of return on their investment. See “Questions and Answers for Shareholders of PCSC—What is the effective purchase price attributed to the New Freenome Common Stock to be received by the public shareholders, the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal), and the Freenome Stockholders at Closing?
In connection with the Closing, the Sponsor and certain existing Freenome stockholders will enter into a lock-up agreement (the “Lock-Up Agreement”) with PCSC. Pursuant to the Lock-Up Agreement, the Sponsor and certain existing Freenome stockholders will agree not to transfer (except for certain permitted transfers) any shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by such holder after the Domestication until six (6) months after the Closing Date.
Additionally, in connection with the Closing, PCSC, Sponsor, and certain Freenome stockholders will enter into that certain investor rights agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”). Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, among other things, PCSC will agree that, within 30 calendar days following the Closing Date, New Freenome will file with the SEC (at New Freenome’s sole cost and expense) a registration statement registering the resale of certain shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by or issuable to the parties thereto (the “Resale Registration Statement”), and New Freenome will use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the Resale Registration Statement declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable after the filing thereof. Such holders will be entitled to customary piggyback registration rights and demand registration rights, including underwritten demands. The Investor Rights Agreement amends and restates the registration rights agreement that was entered into by PCSC and the initial shareholders in connection with PCSC’s initial public offering.
Compensation to be Received by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s Officers and Directors in Connection with the Business Combination and PIPE Financing: Assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario, the Sponsor will receive (i) 2,066,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares, which were initially purchased in connection with PCSC’s initial public offering for approximately $0.01 per share and (ii) 286,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares, which were initially purchased in a private placement that closed concurrently with PCSC’s initial public offering for $10.00 per share. The Perceptive PIPE Investor will receive (i) 5,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, which is equal to the Perceptive PIPE Investor’s $55.0 million PIPE Financing commitment divided by $10.00, the price per share of the PIPE Financing, and (ii) an estimated 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of Freenome capital stock, each of which is equal to $56.2 million divided by $10.00 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) will each receive 30,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by them. The securities to be issued to the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors may result in a material dilution of the equity interests of non-redeeming public shareholders. See “Dilution,” and Information About PCSC—Executive Compensation and Director Compensation.
The Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors will also be reimbursed for loans, advances, and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them related to identifying, negotiating, investigating and completing the Business Combination. No such loans, advances, or out-of-pocket expenses are outstanding as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus. In addition, PCSC has agreed to pay the Sponsor $15,000 per month for office space, secretarial and administrative services and the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors will be entitled to continued indemnification and the continuation of directors’ and officer’s liability insurance after the Business Combination.
PCSC’s independent directors are not members of the Sponsor and are not affiliates of the Perceptive PIPE Investor. None of the funds in the trust account will be used to compensate PCSC’s officers or directors. Except for administrative services fees and office rental fees paid or to be paid to the Sponsor, no compensation of any kind, including finder’s and consulting fees, have been paid or will be paid to the Sponsor, officers and directors, or any of their respective affiliates, for services rendered prior to or in connection with the completion of the Business Combination. However, these individuals will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities performed on our behalf such as identifying potential target businesses and performing due diligence on suitable business combinations, as discussed above. The reimbursement of expenses and advances to the Sponsor, and PCSC’s officers and directors may result in a material dilution of the equity interests of non-redeeming public shareholders. See “Dilution,” and “Information About PCSC—Executive Compensation and Director Compensation.”
Potential conflicts of interest in connection with the Business Combination: There may be actual or potential material conflicts of interest between or among (i) the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, PCSC officers and directors, Freenome officers and directors and (ii) unaffiliated security holders of PCSC. Such conflicts of interest may include a material conflict of interest arising in determining whether to proceed with the Business Combination, the shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors in connection with the Business Combination, and the reimbursement of loans and advances.
In order to finance transaction costs in connection with the Business Combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor, or certain of PCSC’s officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan PCSC funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loans”). If PCSC completes the Business Combination, PCSC may repay the Working Capital Loans out of the proceeds of the trust account released to PCSC. Otherwise, the Working Capital Loans may be repaid only out of funds held outside the trust account. In the event that the Business Combination does not close, PCSC may use a portion of the proceeds held outside the trust account or funds from permitted withdrawals to repay the Working Capital Loans, but no proceeds held in the trust account would be used to repay the Working Capital Loans. Except for the foregoing, the terms of such Working Capital Loans, if any, have not been determined and no written agreements exist with respect to such loans. The Working Capital Loans would either be repaid upon consummation of a business combination, without interest, or, at the lender’s discretion, up to $3.0 million of such Working Capital Loans may be convertible into shares of New Freenome Common Stock at a price of $10.00 per share. To date, PCSC has no outstanding borrowings under the Working Capital Loans.
The approval of each of the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. The approval of each

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of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Please note that as further described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, the Sponsor and each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) has agreed to (a) vote any of their PCSC Shares in favor of the Business Combination and (b) waive their redemption rights with respect to any PCSC Shares they own in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination. As of the date of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, the initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 PCSC Shares, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. Concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, PCSC, the initial shareholders, and Freenome further entered into the Sponsor Letter Agreement (the “Sponsor Letter Agreement”), pursuant to which the Sponsor and each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) has agreed to, among other things, (i) vote in favor of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, (ii) waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the governing documents of PCSC or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares, (iii) be bound by certain other covenants and agreements related to the Business Combination, (iv) be bound by certain transfer restrictions with respect to his, her or its PCSC Shares prior to the Closing, and (v) be subject to the restrictions contemplated by the Lock-up Agreements in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Sponsor Letter Agreement. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome, Sponsor or each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement. We will need at least 1,246,667 PCSC Shares, in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to constitute a quorum. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal to approve it.
Additionally, promptly after the signing of the Business Combination Agreement, certain of Freenome stockholders (collectively, the “Freenome Supporting Stockholders”) entered into a transaction support agreement with PCSC, pursuant to which the Freenome Supporting Stockholders have agreed to, among other things, (a) at any meeting of the stockholders of Freenome, and in any action by written resolution of the stockholders of Freenome, to vote (i) in favor of the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, and (ii) against and withhold consent to any Company Acquisition Proposal (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) or other matter, action or proposal intended or that would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any of Freenome’s covenants or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement, result in any breach to the Closing conditions thereunder or frustrate the purposes of and otherwise impede or prevent the consummation of the Mergers, or other transactions contemplated pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (b) shall not, directly or indirectly, initiate, encourage or otherwise facilitate a Company Acquisition Proposal and (c) refrain from transferring any covered securities.
This prospectus covers 83,067,500 shares of New Freenome Common Stock. The number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock that this prospectus covers represents the maximum number of shares that may be issued to holders of shares of Freenome in connection with the Business Combination (as more fully described in this proxy statement/prospectus), together with the shares issued or issuable to the existing shareholders of PCSC in connection with the Business Combination.
PCSC Class A Shares are currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “PCSC.” PCSC will apply for listing, to be effective at the time of the Business Combination, of the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq under the proposed symbol “FRNM.” It is a condition of the consummation of the Business Combination and a condition to the obligations of the parties to the Subscription Agreements to consummate the PIPE Financing, that PCSC receive confirmation from Nasdaq that the New Freenome Common Stock has been conditionally approved for listing on Nasdaq, but there can be no assurance that such listing condition will be met or that PCSC will obtain such confirmation from Nasdaq. If such listing condition is not met or if such confirmation is not obtained, the Business Combination and the PIPE Financing will not be consummated unless the Nasdaq condition set forth in the Business Combination Agreement and the Subscription Agreements is waived by the applicable parties. The Nasdaq listing condition may be waived by Freenome and PCSC, with respect to the Business Combination, and by the PIPE Investors, with respect to the PIPE Financing, at any time prior to the Closing, including after the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting. If Freenome and PCSC, on the one hand, and/or the PIPE Investors, on the other hand, waive such condition, PCSC intends to file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of such event, however you should know that given such timing you may not be notified before the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting. It is important for you to consider that, at the time of the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting, New Freenome may not have received from Nasdaq either confirmation of the listing of the New Freenome Common Stock or confirmation that approval will be obtained prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, and you will not be notified prior to the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting if New Freenome has not yet received such approval or confirmation. As a result, you may be asked to vote to approve the Business Combination and the other proposals included in this proxy statement/prospectus without knowing whether the New Freenome Common Stock will be listed on Nasdaq or another securities exchange and, further, it is possible that such listing may never be achieved and the Business Combination could still be consummated if such Nasdaq listing condition is waived.
PCSC is, and New Freenome will be, an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 and has elected to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements. Investing in New Freenome’s Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 25 of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in New Freenome’s Common Stock.
The accompanying proxy statement/prospectus provides shareholders of PCSC with detailed information about the Business Combination and other matters to be considered at the extraordinary general meeting of PCSC. We encourage you to read the entire accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, including the Annexes and other documents referred to therein, carefully and in their entirety. You should also carefully consider the risk factors described in “Risk Factors” beginning on page 25 of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION OR RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The accompanying proxy statement/prospectus is dated      , 2026, and
is first being mailed to PCSC’s shareholders on or about      , 2026.

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PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
51 Astor Place, 10th Floor
New York, New York 10003
Dear Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp Shareholders:
You are cordially invited to attend the extraordinary general meeting (the “extraordinary general meeting”) of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC”), at [•] a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026, at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, and via a virtual meeting, or at such other time, on such other date and at such other place to which the meeting may be adjourned.
The extraordinary general meeting will be conducted via live webcast, but the physical location of the extraordinary general meeting will remain at the location specified above for the purposes of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. If you wish to attend the extraordinary general meeting in person, you must reserve your attendance at least two business days in advance of the extraordinary general meeting by contacting PCSC’s secretary at [•] by 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026. You will be able to attend the extraordinary general meeting online, vote and submit your questions during the extraordinary general meeting by visiting [•].
At the extraordinary general meeting, PCSC shareholders will, among others, be asked to consider and vote upon a proposal, which is referred to herein as the “Business Combination Proposal” to approve and adopt the Business Combination Agreement, dated December 5, 2025 (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub I”), StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub II”) and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Freenome”). Based on the unanimous recommendation of the special committee of the board of directors of PCSC (the “PCSC Board”), the PCSC Board approved the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. Based on the unanimous recommendation of the strategic transaction committee of the board of directors of Freenome, the board of directors of Freenome (the “Freenome Board”) approved the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. The Business Combination Agreement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain other closing conditions as described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus. There can be no assurance that the parties to the Business Combination Agreement would waive any such provision of the Business Combination Agreement if the closing conditions are not met.
Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement: (a) at least one business day prior to the Closing Date (as defined below), PCSC will de-register from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Domestication”), upon which PCSC will change its name to “Freenome, Inc.” (“New Freenome”); (b) Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the merger (the “First Merger”) and, after giving effect to the First Merger (such time being the “Effective Time”), Freenome will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC, (c) as soon as practicable following the Effective Time, but no later than one business day following the Effective Time, Freenome, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, will merge with and into Merger Sub II (the “Second Merger” and together with the First Merger, the “Mergers”), with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company in the Second Merger, and (d) the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and documents related thereto (such transactions, together with the Domestication and the Mergers, the “Business Combination”), all as described in more detail in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus. The consummation of the Business Combination is referred to as the “Closing” and the date of the Closing, the “Closing Date.” References herein to New Freenome denote PCSC following the Business Combination.
As further described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus,
the Domestication is intended to occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date. In connection with the Domestication, (1)(a) immediately prior to the Domestication, the holders of each issued and outstanding Class B ordinary share of PCSC, par value $0.0001 per share (the “PCSC Class B Share”) will elect to convert their PCSC Class B Shares into Class A ordinary shares of PCSC, par value $0.0001 per share (the “PCSC Class A Shares”), (b) immediately prior to the Domestication, PCSC will effect the redemption of the PCSC Class A Shares (the “public shares,” the holders of public shares, the “public shareholders”)

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initially issued in PCSC’s initial public offering that are validly submitted for redemption and not withdrawn (the “PCSC Shareholder Redemptions”), and (c) after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, upon the Domestication, each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share will convert automatically by operation of law, on a one-for-one basis, into one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of New Freenome (the “New Freenome Common Stock”), and (2) upon the Domestication, the governing documents of PCSC will become the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws as described in this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex H and Annex I, respectively, to this proxy statement/prospectus (the “Governing Documents”), and PCSC’s name will change to “Freenome, Inc.”; and
at the Effective Time, (i) the Freenome Common Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including such shares issued upon the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, but excluding Freenome Common Shares held in treasury or by Freenome stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such Freenome Common Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL) will be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to an exchange ratio, which is based on an implied Freenome base equity value of $725,000,000 and subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the Business Combination Agreement (the “Exchange Ratio”); (ii) each option to purchase Freenome Common Shares (each, a “Freenome Option”), whether vested or unvested, will cease to represent the right to purchase Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for an option to purchase New Freenome Common Stock (each, a “Rollover Option”) under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, in an amount equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Freenome Common Shares subject to such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, and generally subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (iii) each restricted stock unit award that is outstanding with respect to Freenome Common Shares (each, a “Freenome RSU Award”), whether vested or unvested, will cease to have any rights in respect of the Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a restricted stock unit award under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan (each, a “Rollover RSU Award”) that settles in a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as to be set forth on an allocation schedule, that will generally be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time. As of March 15, 2026, and assuming an Exchange Ratio of 0.2955, there were (i) 26,646,057 Freenome Common Shares and 213,907,881 shares of Freenome preferred stock outstanding, that would collectively convert into 71,089,352 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, (ii) 29,512,900 Freenome Options outstanding that would convert into 8,252,587 Rollover Options and (iii) 14,522,802 Freenome RSU Awards that would convert into 4,291,830 Rollover RSU Awards.
Certain related agreements were entered into in connection with the signing of the Business Combination Agreement, including the Subscription Agreements, the Sponsor Letter Agreement, the Lock-Up Agreement and the Transaction Support Agreements (each as defined and further described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus). See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements” in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus for more information.
Contemporaneously with any vote on a Business Combination, holders of public shares may elect to have their public shares redeemed for cash. Public shares that have been validly tendered or delivered for redemption, as described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, will be redeemed prior to the Domestication. Notwithstanding the foregoing, holders of public shares, together with any affiliate of his, her, its or any other person with whom he, she or it is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) will be restricted from seeking redemption rights with respect to more than 15% of the public shares. Accordingly, any holders of public shares or “group” in excess of such 15% cap will not be redeemed by PCSC. Any outstanding PCSC Class B Shares or private placement shares of PCSC (which are PCSC Class A Shares) will be excluded from the pro rata calculation used to determine the per share redemption price applicable to public shares that are redeemed.

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You will also be asked to consider and vote upon:
a proposal to approve, by special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, the Domestication;
a proposal to approve, by special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, that the Existing Governing Documents be amended and restated by deletion in their entirety and the substitution in their place of the Proposed Governing Documents;
the following six (6) separate proposals to approve, by ordinary resolutions, on a non-binding and advisory basis only, the following governance provisions contained in the Proposed Governing Documents:
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize the change in the authorized capital stock of PCSC from (i) 479,000,000 PCSC Class A Shares, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares, and 1,000,000 preference shares, par value of $0.0001 per share, to (ii) 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize adopting Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring the affirmative vote of at least (i) two-thirds of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote to adopt, amend or repeal the Proposed Bylaws and (ii) a majority of New Freenome’s then outstanding common stock (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL) for amendments to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions permitting the removal of a director only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors, voting together as a single class;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring stockholders to take action at an annual or special meeting and prohibiting stockholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting; and
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize (i) changing the corporate name from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.,” (ii) making New Freenome’s corporate existence perpetual, and (iii) removing certain provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company that will no longer be applicable upon consummation of the Business Combination.
a proposal to approve, by ordinary resolution, the issuance of shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued in connection with the Business Combination and the PIPE Financing pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635;
a proposal to approve and adopt, by ordinary resolution, the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan;
a proposal to approve and adopt, by ordinary resolution, the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and
a proposal to approve, by ordinary resolution, the adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to, among other things, permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes for the approval of one or more proposals at the extraordinary general meeting.
The Business Combination will be consummated only if the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal (collectively, the “Condition Precedent Proposals”) are approved at the extraordinary general meeting. Consummation of the Business Combination is not conditioned upon the approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. Neither the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals nor the Adjournment Proposal is conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal. Each of these proposals is more fully described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, which each shareholder is encouraged to read carefully and in its entirety.
Only holders of record of the PCSC Shares at the close of business on [•], 2026 are entitled to notice of the extraordinary general meeting and to vote and have their votes counted at the extraordinary general meeting and any adjournments of the extraordinary general meeting. The accompanying proxy statement/prospectus and proxy card is

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being provided to PCSC’s shareholders in connection with the solicitation of proxies to be voted at the extraordinary general meeting and at any adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting. Information about the extraordinary general meeting, the Business Combination and other related business to be considered by PCSC’s shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting is included in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus. Whether or not you plan to attend the extraordinary general meeting, all of PCSC’s shareholders are urged to read the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, including the Annexes and the documents referred to therein carefully and in their entirety. You should also carefully consider the risk factors described in “Risk Factors” beginning on page 25 of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus.
An affiliate of PCSC and the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, was an existing investor in Freenome prior to and during the course of discussions between PCSC and Freenome with respect to the Business Combination. Dr. Ellen Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, is a director of Freenome. In light of potential conflicts of interest with respect to the Business Combination as a result of the Perceptive PIPE Investor’s pre-existing ownership interest in Freenome and the fact that Perceptive PIPE Investor has a designee serving as a director of Freenome (such conflicts are described more fully in the section entitled “— Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Executive Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination”), the PCSC Board formed the special committee (the “Special Committee”), comprised of three independent and disinterested members of the PCSC Board, Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song M.D., and Harlan W. Waksal, M.D. The PCSC Board delegated the Special Committee the power and authority to (i) consider, review and to evaluate the terms and conditions, and determine the advisability, of the Business Combination (and the proposed terms of any definitive agreement with respect to the Business Combination) and any alternatives thereto that the Special Committee deems appropriate, (ii) determine whether the Business Combination or any alternative thereto negotiated by the Special Committee is fair to, and in the best interests of, PCSC and the PCSC shareholders as a whole, and (iii) with respect to any actions required to be taken by the full PCSC Board with respect to the Business Combination or any alternative thereto, recommend to the PCSC Board what action, if any, should be taken by the PCSC Board. Special Committee was empowered to retain legal counsel to advise it and assist it in connection with fulfilling its duties as delegated by the PCSC Board; retain such other advisors, consultants and agents, including, without limitation, investment bankers, as the Special Committee may deem necessary or appropriate to perform such services and render such opinions as may be necessary or appropriate in order for the Special Committee to discharge its duties; and enter into such contracts providing for the retention, compensation, reimbursement of expenses and indemnification of such legal counsel, investment bankers, consultants and agents as the Special Committee may in its sole discretion deem necessary or appropriate. The Special Committee engaged separate U.S. counsel, Ropes & Gray, LLP (“Ropes & Gray”), and Cayman Islands counsel, Maples and Calder (Cayman) LLP (“Maples”) to represent the Special Committee. The Special Committee also engaged Scalar, LLC (“Scalar”) to provide an opinion to the Special Committee as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to PCSC and the PCSC Unaffiliated Shareholders (defined as the holders of PCSC Class A Shares other than (i) Freenome, (ii) the Sponsor, (iii) the Key Supporting Company Stockholders (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), (iv) holders of PCSC Class A Shares who elect to redeem their shares prior to or in connection with the Business Combination, and (v) the PIPE Investors) of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be paid by PCSC in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement.
On December 4, 2025, the Special Committee received an opinion from Scalar as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to PCSC and the PCSC Unaffiliated Shareholders of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be paid by PCSC in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Annex L. For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal—Background and Material Terms of the Business Combination,” “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Sponsor, Directors and Officers in the Business Combination” and “Business Combination Proposal—Opinion of Scalar, LLC.”
After careful consideration, the PCSC Board, based in part upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, has unanimously determined that the Business Combination is fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole, unanimously approved the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Mergers, and unanimously recommends that PCSC shareholders vote “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Governing Documents Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Advisory Governing Documents Proposal, “FOR” the Nasdaq Proposal, “FOR” the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, “FOR” the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented to the PCSC shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting. The Business Combination was not structured to require the approval of at least a majority of PCSC’s

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unaffiliated shareholders because such a vote is not required under Cayman Islands law. When you consider the recommendation of these proposals by the PCSC Board, you should keep in mind that PCSC’s directors and officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” in this proxy statement/prospectus for a further discussion of these considerations.
Only holders of PCSC Class B Shares may vote on the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal and our initial shareholders hold all issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares. The approval of each of the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution of holders of Class B Shares, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. The approval of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Please note that as further described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, the Sponsor and the officers and directors of PCSC have agreed to (a) vote any of their PCSC Shares in favor of the Business Combination and all other related proposals at the extraordinary general meeting and (b) waive their redemption rights with respect to any Shares they own in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination. As of the date of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, the initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 PCSC Shares, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. We will need at least 1,246,667 PCSC Shares, in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to constitute a quorum. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal to approve it.
To ensure your representation at the extraordinary general meeting, you are urged to complete, sign, date and return the proxy card accompanying the proxy statement/prospectus as soon as possible. If your shares are held in an account at a brokerage firm or bank, you must instruct your broker or bank on how to vote your shares or, if you wish to attend the extraordinary general meeting and vote electronically, obtain a proxy from your broker or bank.
Your vote is very important regardless of the number of shares you own. Whether you plan to attend the extraordinary general meeting or not, please complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible in the envelope provided. Your proxy card must be received by PCSC not less than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment thereof at which the person named in the proxy card proposes to vote. Proxy cards received after this time will not be counted. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted.
If you sign, date and return your proxy card without indicating how you wish to vote, your proxy will be voted FOR each of the proposals presented at the extraordinary general meeting. If you fail to return your proxy card or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote, and do not attend the extraordinary general meeting in person, the effect will be, among other things, that your shares will not be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the extraordinary general meeting. If you are a shareholder of record and you attend the extraordinary general meeting and wish to vote in person, you may withdraw your proxy and vote in person.
TO EXERCISE YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHTS, YOU MUST DEMAND IN WRITING THAT YOUR PUBLIC SHARES ARE REDEEMED FOR A PRO RATA PORTION OF THE FUNDS HELD IN THE TRUST ACCOUNT AND TENDER YOUR SHARES TO PCSC’S TRANSFER AGENT AT LEAST TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE INITIALLY SCHEDULED VOTE AT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. IN ORDER TO

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EXERCISE YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHT, YOU NEED TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A BENEFICIAL HOLDER AND PROVIDE YOUR LEGAL NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS IN YOUR WRITTEN DEMAND. YOU MAY TENDER YOUR PUBLIC SHARES BY EITHER TENDERING OR DELIVERING YOUR PUBLIC SHARES (AND CERTIFICATES, IF ANY) AND OTHER REDEMPTION FORMS TO PCSC’S TRANSFER AGENT OR BY TENDERING OR DELIVERING YOUR PUBLIC SHARES (AND CERTIFICATES, IF ANY) AND OTHER REDEMPTION FORMS ELECTRONICALLY USING THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY’S DWAC (DEPOSIT WITHDRAWAL AT CUSTODIAN) SYSTEM. IF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION IS NOT COMPLETED, THEN THESE SHARES WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU OR YOUR ACCOUNT. IF YOU HOLD THE SHARES IN STREET NAME, YOU WILL NEED TO INSTRUCT THE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT YOUR BANK OR BROKER TO WITHDRAW THE SHARES FROM YOUR ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO EXERCISE YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHTS.
On behalf of the PCSC Board, I would like to thank you for your support and look forward to the successful completion of the Business Combination.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
 
Joseph Edelman
Chairman of the Board of Directors
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION OR RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The accompanying proxy statement/prospectus is dated      , 2026 and is first being mailed to shareholders on or about      , 2026.

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PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP

51 Astor Place, 10th Floor
New York, New York 10003

NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
TO BE HELD ON [•], 2026
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders (the “extraordinary general meeting”) of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC”), will be held at [•] a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026, at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, and via a virtual meeting at [•], or at such other time, on such other date and at such other place to which the meeting may be adjourned.
The extraordinary general meeting will be conducted via live webcast, but the physical location of the extraordinary general meeting will remain at the location specified above for the purposes of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. If you wish to attend the extraordinary general meeting in person at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, you must reserve your attendance at least two business days in advance of the extraordinary general meeting by contacting PCSC’s secretary at [•] by 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026. You will be able to attend the extraordinary general meeting online, vote and submit your questions during the extraordinary general meeting by visiting [•].
You are cordially invited to attend the extraordinary general meeting, which will be held for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing each of the following resolutions that is put to the shareholders for a vote:
Proposal No. 1—The Business Combination ProposalRESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that, subject to the approval of the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, the entry of PCSC into the Business Combination Agreement, dated December 5, 2025 (as it may be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, and Freenome Holdings, Inc. (in the form attached to the proxy statement/prospectus of the meeting as Annex A), the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the performance by PCSC of its obligations thereunder thereby be ratified, approved, adopted and confirmed in all respects.
Proposal No. 2—The Domestication ProposalRESOLVED, as a special resolution of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares, that, subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, PCSC de-register from the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware pursuant to Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands and Section 388 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and, immediately upon being de-registered in the Cayman Islands, PCSC be continued and domesticated as a corporation under the laws of the state of Delaware and, conditional upon, and with effect from, the registration of PCSC as a corporation in the State of Delaware, the name of PCSC be changed from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.”
Proposal No. 3—Governing Documents Proposal—RESOLVED, as a special resolution of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and conditional upon, and with effect from, the registration of PCSC as a corporation in the State of Delaware, the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of PCSC currently in effect be amended and restated by the deletion in their entirety and the substitution in their place of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and the Proposed Bylaws (in the form attached to the proxy statement/prospectus of the meeting as Annex H and Annex I, respectively).

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Proposal No. 4—Advisory Governing Documents Proposals—RESOLVED, as six separate ordinary resolutions on a non-binding and advisory basis only, that the following governance provisions contained in the Proposed Governing Documents be and are hereby approved and adopted:
Proposal A—RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize the change in the authorized capital stock of PCSC from (i) 479,000,000 PCSC Class A Shares, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares, and 1,000,000 preference shares, par value of $0.0001 per share, to (ii) 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
Proposal B—RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize adopting Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation.
Proposal C—RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring the affirmative vote of at least (i) two-thirds of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote to adopt, amend or repeal the Proposed Bylaws and (ii) a majority of New Freenome’s then outstanding common stock (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL) for amendments to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation.
Proposal D—RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions permitting the removal of a director only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors, voting together as a single class.
Proposal E—RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring stockholders to take action at an annual or special meeting and prohibiting stockholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting.
Proposal F—RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize (1) changing the corporate name from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.,” (2) making New Freenome’s corporate existence perpetual, and (3) removing certain provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company that will no longer be applicable upon consummation of the Business Combination.
Proposal No. 5—The Nasdaq ProposalRESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, for the purposes of complying with the applicable provisions of Nasdaq Stock Exchange Listing Rule 5635(a), (b) and (d), the issuance or potential issuance of (i) shares of New Freenome Common Stock be approved to the shareholders of PCSC in the Domestication and stockholders of Freenome in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, and (ii) shares of New Freenome Common Stock to the PIPE Investors in the PIPE Financing pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, and (iii) any other issuances of Freenome Common Stock and securities convertible into or exercisable for Freenome Common Stock pursuant to subscription, purchase or similar agreements PCSC has entered, or may enter, into prior to Closing, be approved in all respects.
Proposal No. 6—The Equity Incentive Plan ProposalRESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, the Freenome Holdings, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, a copy of which is attached to the proxy statement/prospectus as Annex J, be adopted and approved.
Proposal No. 7—The Employee Stock Purchase Plan ProposalRESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal and the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Freenome Holdings, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a copy of which is attached to the proxy statement/prospectus as Annex K, be adopted and approved.
Proposal No. 8—The Adjournment ProposalRESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that the adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or convenient (A) to the extent necessary to ensure that any required supplement or amendment to the proxy statement/prospectus is

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provided to PCSC shareholders, (B) in order to solicit additional proxies from PCSC shareholders in favor of one or more of the proposals at the extraordinary general meeting or (C) if PCSC shareholders redeem an amount of the public shares such that the condition to consummation of the Business Combination that the aggregate cash proceeds to be received by PCSC from the trust account in connection with the Business Combination, together with aggregate gross proceeds from the PIPE Financing, equal no less than $250,000,000 after deducting PCSC’s unpaid expenses, liabilities, and any amounts paid to PCSC shareholders that exercise their redemption rights in connection with the Business Combination would not be satisfied, at the extraordinary general meeting be approved.
Each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Consummation of the Business Combination is not conditioned upon the approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. Neither the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals nor the Adjournment Proposal is conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal.
These items of business are described in this proxy statement/prospectus, which we encourage you to read carefully and in its entirety before voting.
Only holders of record of PCSC Shares at the close of business on [•], 2026 are entitled to notice of the extraordinary general meeting and to vote and have their votes counted at the extraordinary general meeting and any adjournments of the extraordinary general meeting.
This accompanying proxy statement/prospectus and accompanying proxy card is being provided to PCSC’s shareholders in connection with the solicitation of proxies to be voted at the extraordinary general meeting and at any adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the extraordinary general meeting, all of PCSC’s shareholders are urged to read the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, including the Annexes and the documents referred to therein carefully and in their entirety. You should also carefully consider the risk factors described in “Risk Factorsbeginning on page 25 of this proxy statement/prospectus.
After careful consideration, the PCSC Board, based in part upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, has unanimously determined that the Business Combination is fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole, unanimously approved the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Mergers, and unanimously recommends that PCSC shareholders vote “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Governing Documents Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Advisory Governing Documents Proposal, “FOR” the Nasdaq Proposal, “FOR” the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, “FOR” the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented to the PCSC shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting. The Business Combination was not structured to require the approval of at least a majority of PCSC’s unaffiliated shareholders because such a vote is not required under Cayman Islands law. When you consider the recommendation of these proposals by the PCSC Board, you should keep in mind that PCSC’s directors and officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” in this proxy statement/prospectus for a further discussion of these considerations.
Pursuant to the Existing Governing Documents, a public holder of the PCSC Class A Shares sold in PCSC’s initial public offering (whether they were purchased in PCSC’s initial public offering or thereafter in the open market) (a “public shareholder,” and such shares, the “public shares”) may request to PCSC to redeem its public shares for cash contemporaneously with any vote on the Business Combination. If the Business Combination is approved, PCSC will pay to the holders of any public shares that have been validly tendered or delivered for redemption a pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account not previously released to PCSC for permitted withdrawals. Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the Domestication shall occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date. As a holder of public shares, you will be entitled to receive cash for any public shares to be redeemed only if you:
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prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting), (a) submit a written request to the PCSC transfer agent in which you (i) request that PCSC redeems your public shares for cash, and (ii) identify yourself as the beneficial holder of the public shares and provide your legal name, phone number and address; and (b) deliver your public shares to the PCSC transfer agent physically or electronically through The Depository Trust Company.
The redemption rights include the requirement that a holder must identify itself in writing as a beneficial holder and provide its legal name, phone number and address to Continental, PCSC’s transfer agent, in order to validly redeem its shares. Public shareholders may seek to have their public shares redeemed by PCSC, regardless of whether they vote for or against the Business Combination Proposal or any other proposal and whether they held PCSC Shares as of the record date or acquired them after the record date. Any public shareholder who holds PCSC Shares on or before [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) will have the right to demand that his, her or its public shares be redeemed for a pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account established at the consummation of PCSC’s initial public offering (the “trust account”), calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account not previously released to us for permitted withdrawals. For illustrative purposes, based on funds in the trust account of approximately $91,918,776.09 on January 6, 2026, the estimated per share redemption price is expected to be approximately $10.66. A public shareholder who has properly tendered or delivered his, her or its public shares for redemption will be entitled to receive his, her or its pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account in cash for such shares only if the Business Combination is completed. If the Business Combination is not completed, the redemptions will be canceled and the tendered shares will be returned to the relevant public shareholders as appropriate. If a public shareholder exercises its redemption rights in full, then it will be electing to exchange its public shares for cash and will no longer own shares. See “Extraordinary General Meeting of PCSC—Redemption Rights” in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus for a detailed description of the procedures to be followed if you wish to redeem your public shares for cash.
Public shareholders who seek to redeem their public shares must demand redemption no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) by (a) submitting a written request to the PCSC transfer agent that PCSC redeem such holder’s public shares for cash, (b) affirmatively certifying in such request to the PCSC transfer agent for redemption if such holder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) with any other shareholder with respect to PCSC Shares and (c) tendering or delivering their PCSC Shares, either physically or electronically using DTC’s deposit/withdrawal at custodian system (“DWAC”), at the holder’s option, to the PCSC transfer agent prior to the extraordinary general meeting. If you hold the shares in street name, you will have to coordinate with your broker to have your shares certificated or delivered electronically. Certificates that have not been tendered or delivered to the PCSC transfer agent (either physically or electronically) in accordance with these procedures will not be redeemed for cash. There is a nominal cost associated with this tendering process and the act of certificating the shares or delivering them through the DWAC system. The PCSC transfer agent will typically charge the tendering broker a nominal fee and it would be up to the broker whether or not to pass this cost on to the redeeming shareholder. In the event the Business Combination is not completed, this may result in an additional cost to shareholders for the return of their shares.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a public shareholder, together with any affiliate of such public shareholder or any other person with whom such public shareholder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in the Exchange Act), will be restricted from seeking redemption rights with respect to more than 15% of the public shares. Accordingly, any shares held by a public shareholder or “group” in excess of such 15% cap will not be redeemed by PCSC.
Pursuant to that certain letter agreement, dated as of June 11, 2024, the Sponsor, officers and directors of PCSC have waived all of their redemption rights and will not have redemption rights with respect to any PCSC Shares owned by them, directly or indirectly. As of the date of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, the initial shareholders own approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares. Such shares will be excluded from the pro rata calculation used to determine the per-share redemption price. Concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, PCSC, the initial shareholders and Freenome entered into the Sponsor Letter Agreement (the “Sponsor Letter Agreement”), pursuant to which the Sponsor and each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal), as a holder of PCSC Class B Shares, has agreed to, among other things, (i) vote in favor of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (including the Mergers), (ii) waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the governing documents of PCSC or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares

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(whether resulting from the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements or otherwise), (iii) be bound by certain other covenants and agreements related to the Business Combination, (iv) be bound by certain transfer restrictions with respect to his, her or its shares in PCSC prior to the closing of the Business Combination, and (v) be subject to the restrictions contemplated by the Lock-up Agreements in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Sponsor Letter Agreement. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome, Sponsor or each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement. See “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Investor Rights Agreement” and “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Sponsor Letter Agreement” in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus for more information related to the Sponsor Letter Agreement and the Investor Rights Agreement.
The Business Combination Agreement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain other closing conditions as described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus. There can be no assurance that the parties to the Business Combination Agreement would waive any such provision of the Business Combination Agreement. In addition, in no event will PCSC redeem public shares in an amount that would cause New Freenome’s net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) to be less than $5,000,001 after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing.
The approval of each of the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution of holders of PCSC Class B Shares, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. The approval of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Your vote is very important regardless of the number of shares you own. Whether or not you plan to attend the extraordinary general meeting, please complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible in the envelope provided. Your proxy card must be received by PCSC not less than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment thereof at which the person named in the proxy card proposes to vote. Proxy cards received after this time will not be counted. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted.
A PCSC shareholder who is entitled to attend and vote at the extraordinary general meeting is entitled to appoint one or more proxies to attend and vote instead of that shareholder. A proxyholder need not be a PCSC shareholder.
If you sign, date and return your proxy card without indicating how you wish to vote, your proxy will be voted FOR each of the proposals presented at the extraordinary general meeting. If you fail to return your proxy card or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote, and do not attend the extraordinary general meeting in person, the effect will be, among other things, that your shares will not be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the extraordinary general meeting. If you are a shareholder of record and you attend the extraordinary general meeting and wish to vote in person, you may withdraw your proxy and vote in person.
Your attention is directed to the remainder of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus (including the Annexes and other documents referred to therein) for a more complete description of the proposed Business Combination and related transactions and each of the proposals. You are encouraged to read the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus carefully and in its entirety, including the Annexes and other documents referred to therein. If you have any questions or need assistance voting your PCSC Shares, please contact Morrow Sodali LLC, our proxy solicitor, by calling (800) 662-5200, or banks and brokers can call collect at (203) 658-9400, or by emailing PCSC.info@investor.sodali.com.
 
Thank you for your participation. We look forward to your continued support.
 
 
 
By Order of the Board of Directors of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp,
 
 
 
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TO EXERCISE YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHTS, YOU MUST DEMAND IN WRITING THAT YOUR PUBLIC SHARES ARE REDEEMED FOR A PRO RATA PORTION OF THE FUNDS HELD IN THE TRUST ACCOUNT AND TENDER YOUR SHARES TO PCSC’S TRANSFER AGENT AT LEAST TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE INITIALLY SCHEDULED VOTE AT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. IN ORDER TO EXERCISE YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHT, YOU NEED TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A BENEFICIAL HOLDER AND PROVIDE YOUR LEGAL NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS IN YOUR WRITTEN DEMAND. YOU MAY TENDER YOUR PUBLIC SHARES BY EITHER TENDERING OR DELIVERING YOUR PUBLIC SHARES (AND CERTIFICATES, IF ANY) AND OTHER REDEMPTION FORMS TO PCSC’S TRANSFER AGENT OR BY TENDERING OR DELIVERING YOUR PUBLIC SHARES (AND CERTIFICATES, IF ANY) AND OTHER REDEMPTION FORMS ELECTRONICALLY USING THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY’S DWAC (DEPOSIT WITHDRAWAL AT CUSTODIAN) SYSTEM. IF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION IS NOT COMPLETED, THEN THESE SHARES WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU OR YOUR ACCOUNT. IF YOU HOLD THE SHARES IN STREET NAME, YOU WILL NEED TO INSTRUCT THE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT YOUR BANK OR BROKER TO WITHDRAW THE SHARES FROM YOUR ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO EXERCISE YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHTS.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You may request copies of this proxy statement/prospectus and any other publicly available information concerning PCSC, without charge, by written request to Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10003, or by telephone request at (212) 284-2300; or Morrow Sodali LLC, our proxy solicitor, by calling (800) 662-5200, or banks and brokers can call collect at (203) 658-9400, or by emailing PCSC.info@investor.sodali.com or from the SEC through the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
In order for PCSC’s shareholders to receive timely delivery of the documents in advance of the extraordinary general meeting of PCSC to be held on [•], 2026, you must request the information no later than five business days prior to the date of the extraordinary general meeting, i.e., by [•], 2026.
ABOUT THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
This document, which forms part of a registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by PCSC (File No. 333-[•]), constitutes a prospectus of PCSC under Section 5 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), with respect to the New Freenome Securities to be issued to PCSC shareholders, if the business combination described below is consummated. This document also constitutes a notice of meeting and a proxy statement under Section 14(a) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with respect to the extraordinary general meeting of PCSC shareholders at which PCSC shareholders will be asked to consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Business Combination Agreement and approve the Business Combination by the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Proposal, among other matters.
TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES AND SERVICE MARKS
Freenome and its subsidiaries own or have rights to trademarks, trade names and service marks that they use in connection with the operation of their business. In addition, Freenome’s name, logo and website name and address are its trademarks or service marks. This document also contains references to trademarks, trade names and service marks belonging to other entities. Solely for convenience, trademarks, trade names and service marks referred to in this proxy statement/prospectus may appear without the ® or TM symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that the applicable licensor will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, its rights to these trademarks and trade names. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names, trademarks or service marks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.
MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA
PCSC and Freenome are responsible for the disclosure contained in this proxy statement/prospectus. However, information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus concerning the market and the industry in which Freenome competes, including its market position, general expectations of market opportunity, size and growth rates, is based on information from various third-party sources, on assumptions made by Freenome based on such sources and Freenome’s knowledge of the markets for its services and solutions. This information and any estimates provided herein involve numerous assumptions and limitations, and third-party sources generally state that the information contained in such source has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. The industry in which Freenome operates is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk. As a result, the estimates and market and industry information provided in this proxy statement/prospectus are subject to change based on various factors, including those described in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Freenome and the Business Combination” and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Industry publications, research, studies and forecasts generally state that the information they contain has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but that the accuracy and completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Although PCSC and Freenome have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of third-party information, PCSC and Freenome believe the industry and market information included in this proxy statement/prospectus is reliable. Forecasts and other forward-looking information obtained from these sources are subject to the same qualifications and uncertainties as the other forward-looking statements in this proxy statement/prospectus. These forecasts and forward-looking information are subject to uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described under “Risk Factors.” These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in any forecasts or estimates.
Notwithstanding anything in this proxy statement/prospectus to the contrary, PCSC and Freenome are responsible for all disclosures in this proxy statement/prospectus.
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CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATES
In this proxy statement/prospectus, unless otherwise specified, all monetary amounts are in U.S. dollars and all references to “$” mean U.S. dollars. Certain monetary amounts described herein have been expressed in U.S. dollars for convenience only and, when expressed in U.S. dollars in the future, such amounts may be different from those set forth herein due to intervening exchange rate fluctuations.
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PCSC
The historical audited financial statements of PCSC as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024 were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) and are denominated in U.S. dollars.
Freenome
The historical audited consolidated financial statements of Freenome as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and are denominated in U.S. dollars.
Rounding and Negative Amounts
Certain numerical information and other amounts and percentages in this proxy statement/prospectus, including financial data, have been rounded. Accordingly, in certain instances, the sum of the numbers in a column or a row in tables may not conform exactly to the total figure given for that column or row or the sum of certain numbers presented as a percentage may not conform exactly to the total percentage given.
In preparing the audited historical financial statements of PCSC and Freenome, most numerical figures are presented in thousands. For the convenience of the reader of this proxy statement/prospectus, certain numerical figures in this proxy statement/prospectus are rounded to the nearest thousand. As a result of this rounding, certain numerical figures presented herein may vary slightly from the corresponding numerical figures presented in PCSC’s and Freenome’s financial statements.
The percentages presented in the textual financial disclosure in this proxy statement/prospectus are derived directly from the financial information contained in PCSC’s and Freenome’s financial statements. The percentages derived from PCSC’s and Freenome’s financial statements may be computed using the numerical figures expressed in thousands in its financial statements. Therefore, such percentages are not calculated on the basis of the financial information in the textual disclosure that has been subjected to rounding adjustments in this proxy statement/prospectus.
In tables, negative amounts are shown between parentheses. Otherwise, negative amounts may also be shown by “—” before the amount.
SELECTED DEFINITIONS
Unless otherwise stated in this proxy statement/prospectus or the context otherwise requires, references to:
Aggregate Transaction Proceeds” means the aggregate cash proceeds to be received by PCSC from the trust account in connection with the Business Combination, together with aggregate gross proceeds from the PIPE Financing, after deducting PCSC’s unpaid expenses, liabilities, and any amounts paid to PCSC shareholders that exercise their redemption rights in connection with the Business Combination;
Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition” means the condition to consummation of the Business Combination that the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds equal no less than $250,000,000;
Allocation Schedule” means that certain allocation schedule that Freenome is required to deliver to PCSC under the Business Combination Agreement setting forth, as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, the amount of Freenome shares held by or issuable to Freenome Stockholders or holders of certain convertible securities of Freenome;
Business Combination” are to the Domestication, the Mergers and other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, collectively, including the PIPE Financing;
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Business Combination Agreement” are to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated December 5, 2025 (as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), by and among PCSC, Merger Sub I, Merger Sub II and Freenome;
Business Combination Proposal” are to that certain proposal to approve and adopt the Business Combination Agreement, dated December 5, 2025 (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”);
Cayman Companies Act” are to the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands as the same may be amended from time to time;
Class B Shareholders” are to the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares;
Closing” are to the closing of the Business Combination;
Closing Date” means that date that is in no event later than the fifth (5th) business day, following the satisfaction (or, to the extent permitted by applicable law, waiver) of the conditions described under the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—The Business Combination Agreement—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination,” (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Closing, but subject to satisfaction or waiver of such conditions) or at such other date as PCSC and Freenome may agree in writing;
Condition Precedent Proposals” are to the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, collectively;
Continental” are to Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company;
DGCL” are to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware;
Domestication” are to the de-registration of PCSC from the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands and the transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands and the continuation and domestication of PCSC as a corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware;
Effective Time” means the time at which the First Merger becomes effective;
Existing Governing Documents” are to the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of PCSC;
extraordinary general meeting” are to the extraordinary general meeting of PCSC at [•] a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026, at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, and via a virtual meeting, or at such other time, on such other date and at such other place to which the meeting may be adjourned;
First Merger” are to the merger of Merger Sub I with and into Freenome pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, with Freenome continuing as the surviving company of the First Merger and, after giving effect to the First Merger, Freenome becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Freenome;
Freenome Common Shares” are to, collectively, each share of Freenome common stock (each, a Freenome Common Share);
Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee” means the special committee of the board of directors of Freenome Holdings, Inc. consisting solely of independent and disinterested members of the Company Board, which was formed on August 3, 2023, and which reviewed, evaluated and approved the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Mergers, and made the Company Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee Recommendation;
Freenome Warrant Agreements” are to, collectively, (i) that certain Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated as of October 16, 2019, by and between the Company and Riviera Partners Investments, LLC, and (ii) that certain Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated as of November 10, 2022, by and between the Company and New England Biolabs, Inc;
initial public offering” are to PCSC’s initial public offering that was consummated on June 13, 2024;
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initial shareholders” are to Sponsor and each of Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal;
Investor Rights Agreement” means that certain investor rights agreement to be entered into at Closing by and among PCSC, the Perceptive Shareholders, the RA Capital Shareholders, and certain shareholders of the Company to be mutually agreed upon by the Company and PCSC;
Merger Sub I” are to StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC prior to the consummation of the Business Combination;
Merger Sub II” are to StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC prior to the consummation of the Business Combination;
Mergers” are to the “First Merger” together with the “Second Merger”;
Nasdaq” are to the Nasdaq Capital Market;
New Freenome” are to Freenome, Inc. (f.k.a. Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp) upon and after the Domestication;
New Freenome Board” are to the board of directors of New Freenome;
New Freenome Bylaws” are to the proposed new bylaws of New Freenome, to take effect upon the Domestication;
New Freenome Charter” are to the proposed new certificate of incorporation of New Freenome, to take effect upon the Domestication;
New Freenome Common Stock” are to the common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of New Freenome;
New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan” are to the Freenome, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, to be considered for adoption and approval by the shareholders pursuant to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal;
New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan” are to Freenome, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, to be considered for adoption and approval by the shareholders pursuant to the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal;
New Freenome Organizational Documents” are to, collectively, the New Freenome Charter and New Freenome Bylaws;
ordinary shares” or “PCSC Shares” are to the PCSC Class A Shares and the PCSC Class B Shares;
PCSC,” “we,” “us” or “our” are to Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company, prior to the consummation of the Business Combination;
PCSC Board” are to PCSC’s board of directors;
PCSC Class A Shares” are to the Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of PCSC, which will automatically convert, on a one-for-one basis, into shares of New Freenome Common Stock in connection with the Domestication;
PCSC Class B Shares” or “founder shares” are to the 2,156,250 Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of PCSC outstanding as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus that were initially issued to our Sponsor in a private placement prior to our initial public offering and of which 90,000 were transferred to Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal (30,000 PCSC Class B Shares each) in April 2024, and, in connection with the Domestication, the holders of the founder shares will elect to convert these PCSC Class B Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into PCSC Class A Shares;
PCSC Parties” are, collectively, PCSC and Merger Subs (and each, individually, a “PCSC Party”);
PCSC transfer agent” are to Continental, PCSC’s transfer agent;
Perceptive Advisors” are to Perceptive Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of our Sponsor;
Perceptive PIPE Investor” are to Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company;
Perceptive Shareholders” are to the Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor;
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PIPE Financing” are to the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements, pursuant to which the PIPE Investors have collectively committed to subscribe for an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $240.0 million to be consummated in connection with Closing;
PIPE Investors” are to certain qualified institutional buyers, institutional accredited investors, and other accredited investors, including, among others, the Perceptive PIPE Investors, as well as certain existing stockholders of Freenome;
private placement shares” are to the 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares sold to our Sponsor as part of the private placement by PCSC which closed on June 13, 2024;
pro forma” are to giving pro forma effect to the Business Combination, including the Mergers and the PIPE Financing;
Proposed Bylaws” are to the proposed bylaws of New Freenome to be effective upon the Domestication attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex I;
Proposed Certificate of Incorporation” are to the proposed certificate of incorporation of New Freenome to be effective upon the Domestication attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H;
Proposed Governing Documents” are to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and the Proposed Bylaws;
public shareholders” are to holders of public shares, whether acquired in PCSC’s initial public offering or acquired in the secondary market;
public shares” are to the currently outstanding 8,911,250 PCSC Class A Shares, whether acquired in PCSC’s initial public offering or acquired in the secondary market;
redemption” are to each redemption of public shares for cash pursuant to the Existing Governing Documents;
SEC” are to the Securities and Exchange Commission;
Second Merger” are to the merger of Freenome, as the surviving entity of the First Merger, with and into Merger Sub II pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company of the Second Merger and, after giving effect to the Second Merger, Merger Sub II becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Freenome;
Securities Act” are to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended;
Special Committee” means the special committee of the PCSC Board;
Sponsor” are to Perceptive Capital Solutions Holding, a Cayman Islands exempted company;
Subscription Agreements” are to the subscription agreements, entered into by PCSC and each of the PIPE Investors in connection with the PIPE Financing;
trust account” are to the trust account established at the consummation of PCSC’s initial public offering that holds the proceeds of the initial public offering and is maintained by Continental, acting as trustee;
Trust Agreement” means that certain Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2024, between PCSC and Continental, as trustee; and
U.S.” means the United States of America.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included in this proxy statement/prospectus that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including those relating to the Business Combination. The information included in this proxy statement/prospectus in relation to Freenome has been provided by Freenome and its respective management, and forward-looking statements include statements relating to our and its respective management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including those relating to the Business Combination. In addition, any statements that refer to characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this proxy statement/prospectus may include, for example, statements about:
our ability to complete the Business Combination with Freenome or, if we do not consummate such Business Combination, any other initial business combination;
satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to the Business Combination including, among others: (i) the approval by our shareholders of each of the Condition Precedent Proposals being obtained; (ii) the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) relating to the Business Combination Agreement having expired or been terminated; (iii) PCSC having at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing; (iv) the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition; (v) the approval by Nasdaq of our initial listing application in connection with the Business Combination; and (vi) the consummation of the Domestication;
the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances, including the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against PCSC and Freenome following the announcement of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement;
the growth rate and market opportunity of New Freenome;
the ability to obtain and/or maintain the listing of the New Freenome Common Stock, and the potential liquidity and trading of such securities;
the risk that the proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Freenome as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed Business Combination;
the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees;
costs related to the proposed Business Combination;
changes in applicable laws or regulations;
our ability to raise financing in the future;
our success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, our officers, key employees or directors following the completion of the Business Combination;
our officers and directors allocating their time to other businesses and potentially having conflicts of interest with our business or in approving the Business Combination;
Freenome’s need to raise additional capital to fund its existing operations, develop its platform, commercialize new products or expand its operations;
Freenome’s ability to support demand for its current and future products, including ensuring that it has adequate capacity to meet increased demand, or is able to successfully manage its anticipated growth;
Freenome’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, manage its future growth effectively and execute its business strategy;
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Freenome’s ability to retain the services of its founder, Freenome’s Chief Executive Officer, or other members of Freenome’s senior management team;
any Changes in funding for, or disruptions caused by global health concerns impacting, the FDA and other government agencies or notified bodies, which could hinder Freenome’s ability to hire and retain key leadership and other personnel, or otherwise prevent new medical device products from being developed, authorized or commercialized in a timely manner;
Freenome’s financial performance, including the fact that Freenome has incurred significant net losses in each period since its inception and anticipates that it will continue to incur net losses for the coming years; and
other factors detailed under the section entitled “Risk Factors.”
The forward-looking statements contained in this proxy statement/prospectus are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us and/or Freenome. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us and/or Freenome will be those that we and/or Freenome have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control or the control of Freenome) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described under the heading “Risk Factors.” Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. Forward-looking statements reflect Freenome and our expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. We and Freenome anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our assessments to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our and Freenome’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this proxy statement/prospectus. Neither we nor Freenome undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
Before any shareholder grants its proxy or instructs how its vote should be cast or vote on the proposals to be put to the extraordinary general meeting, such stockholder should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus may adversely affect us.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF PCSC
The questions and answers below highlight only selected information from this document and only briefly address some commonly asked questions about the proposals to be presented at the extraordinary general meeting, including with respect to the proposed Business Combination. The following questions and answers do not include all the information that is important to PCSC’s shareholders. We urge shareholders to read this proxy statement/prospectus, including the Annexes and the other documents referred to herein, carefully and in their entirety to fully understand the proposed Business Combination and the voting procedures for the extraordinary general meeting, which will be held at [•] [a.m./p.m.], Eastern Time, on [•], 2026, at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001-2157, and via a virtual meeting, or at such other time, on such other date and at such other place to which the meeting may be adjourned.
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Why am I receiving this proxy statement/prospectus?
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PCSC shareholders are being asked to consider and vote upon, among other proposals, a proposal to approve and adopt the Business Combination Agreement and approve the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Business Combination.
In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, among other things:
(a)
in connection with the Domestication, which is intended to occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date, PCSC will de-register from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the DGCL and Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands, upon which PCSC will change its name to “Freenome, Inc.”;
(b)
as part of the First Merger, Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the First Merger and, after giving effect to the First Merger, Freenome will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC, (i) the Freenome Common Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including such shares issued upon the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, but excluding Freenome Common Shares held in treasury or by Freenome stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such Freenome Common Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL) will be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to the Exchange Ratio; (ii) each Freenome Option, whether vested or unvested, will cease to represent the right to purchase Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover Option under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, in an amount equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Freenome Common Shares subject to such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, and generally subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (iii) each Freenome RSU Award, whether vested or unvested, will cease to have any rights in respect of the Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover RSU Award that settles in a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as to be set forth on an allocation schedule, that will generally be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time; and
(c)
as soon as practicable following the Effective Time, but no later than one business day following the Effective Time, as part of the Second Merger, Freenome, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, will merge with and into Merger Sub II, with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company in the Second Merger. See “Business Combination Proposal.”
A copy of the Business Combination Agreement is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A and you are encouraged to read the Business Combination Agreement in its entirety.
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The approval of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter, and each of the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the holders of issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Domestication Proposal or the Governing Documents Proposal.
The Domestication is intended to occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date. In connection with the Domestication, (1)(a) immediately prior to the Domestication, holders of PCSC Class B Shares will elect to convert their PCSC Class B Shares, into PCSC Class A Shares, (b) immediately prior to the Domestication, PCSC will effect the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, (c) and after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, upon the Domestication, each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share will convert automatically by operation of law, on a one-for-one basis, into one share New Freenome Common Stock, and (2) upon the Domestication, the governing documents of PCSC will become the Governing Documents as described in this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex H and Annex I, respectively, to this proxy statement/prospectus, and PCSC’s name will change to “Freenome, Inc.” See “Domestication Proposal.”
The provisions of the Proposed Governing Documents will differ in certain material respects from the Existing Governing Documents. Please see “What amendments will be made to the current constitutional documents of PCSC?” below.
THE VOTE OF SHAREHOLDERS IS IMPORTANT. SHAREHOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER CAREFULLY REVIEWING THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
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What proposals are shareholders of PCSC being asked to vote upon?
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At the extraordinary general meeting, PCSC is asking holders of its ordinary shares to consider and vote upon thirteen (13) separate proposals:
The Business Combination Proposal: a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution, the entry of PCSC into the Business Combination Agreement, dated December 5, 2025 (as it may be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time), by and among PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, and Freenome Holdings, Inc. (in the form attached to the proxy statement/prospectus of the meeting as Annex A), the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the performance by PCSC of its obligations thereunder thereby;
The Domestication Proposal: a proposal to approve by special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, that PCSC de-register from the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands and Section 388 of the DGCL and, immediately upon being de-registered in the Cayman Islands, PCSC be continued and domesticated as a corporation under the laws of the state of Delaware and, conditional upon, and with effect from, the registration of PCSC as a corporation in the State of Delaware, the name of PCSC be changed from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.”;
The Governing Documents Proposal: a proposal to approve by special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, that the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of PCSC currently in effect be amended and restated by the deletion in their entirety and the substitution in their place of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and the Proposed Bylaws (in the form attached to the proxy statement/prospectus of the meeting as Annex H and Annex I, respectively);
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The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals: six separate proposals by ordinary resolutions on a non-binding and advisory basis only, that the following governance provisions contained in the Proposed Governing Documents be approved and adopted as follows:
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize the change in the authorized capital stock of PCSC from (i) 479,000,000 PCSC Class A Shares, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares, and 1,000,000 preference shares, par value of $0.0001 per share, to (ii) 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize adopting Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring the affirmative vote of at least (i) two-thirds of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote to adopt, amend or repeal the Proposed Bylaws and (ii) a majority of New Freenome’s then outstanding common stock (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL) for amendments to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions permitting the removal of a director only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors, voting together as a single class;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring stockholders to take action at an annual or special meeting and prohibiting stockholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting; and
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize (1) changing the corporate name from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.,” (2) making New Freenome’s corporate existence perpetual, and (3) removing certain provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company that will no longer be applicable upon consummation of the Business Combination.
The Nasdaq Proposal: a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution, that for the purposes of complying with the applicable provisions of Nasdaq Stock Exchange Listing Rule 5635(a), (b) and (d), the issuance or potential issuance of (i) shares of New Freenome Common Stock be approved to the shareholders of PCSC in the Domestication and stockholders of Freenome in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, and (ii) shares of New Freenome Common Stock to the PIPE Investors in the PIPE Financing pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, and (iii) any other issuances of Freenome Common Stock and securities convertible into or exercisable for Freenome Common Stock pursuant to subscription, purchase or similar agreements PCSC has entered, or may enter, into prior to Closing, be approved in all respects;
The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal: a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution, that the Freenome Holdings, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, a copy of which is attached to the proxy statement/prospectus as Annex J, be adopted and approved;
The Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal: a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution, that the Freenome Holdings, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a copy of which is attached to the proxy statement/prospectus as Annex K, be adopted and approved; and
The Adjournment Proposal: a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution, that the adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or convenient (A) to the extent necessary to ensure that any required supplement or amendment to the proxy statement/prospectus is provided to PCSC shareholders (B) in order to solicit additional proxies from PCSC shareholders in favor of one or more of the proposals at the extraordinary general meeting or (C) if PCSC shareholders redeem an amount of the public shares such that the condition to consummation of the Business Combination that the aggregate cash proceeds to be received by PCSC from the trust account in connection with the Business Combination, together with aggregate gross proceeds from the PIPE Financing, equal no less than $250,000,000 after deducting PCSC’s unpaid expenses, liabilities, and any amounts paid to PCSC shareholders that exercise their redemption rights in connection with the Business Combination would not be satisfied, at the extraordinary general meeting be approved. For more information, please see “—Why is PCSC proposing the Adjournment Proposal.”
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Each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Consummation of the Business Combination is not conditioned upon the approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. Neither the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals nor the Adjournment Proposal is conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal.
For more information, please see “Business Combination Proposal,” “Domestication Proposal,” “Governing Documents Proposal,” “Advisory Governing Documents Proposal,” “Nasdaq Proposal,” “Equity Incentive Plan Proposal,” “Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal,” “Adjournment Proposal,” and “—Why is PCSC proposing the Adjournment Proposal?
PCSC will hold the extraordinary general meeting to consider and vote upon these proposals. This proxy statement/prospectus contains important information about the Business Combination and the other matters to be acted upon at the extraordinary general meeting. Shareholders of PCSC should read it carefully.
After careful consideration, the PCSC Board, based in part upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, has unanimously determined that the Business Combination is fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, unanimously approved the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Mergers, and unanimously recommends that PCSC shareholders vote “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal (in the case of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Governing Documents Proposal (in the case of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Advisory Governing Documents Proposal, “FOR” the Nasdaq Proposal, “FOR” the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, “FOR” the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented to the PCSC shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting.
The Business Combination was not structured to require the approval of at least a majority of PCSC’s unaffiliated shareholders because such a vote is not required under Cayman Islands law. When you consider the recommendation of these proposals by the PCSC Board, you should keep in mind that PCSC’s directors and officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Executive Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” in this proxy statement/prospectus for a further discussion of these considerations.
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Are the proposals conditioned on one another?
A:
Yes, each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Consummation of the Business Combination is not conditioned upon the approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. Neither the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals nor the Adjournment Proposal is conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal.
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I am a holder of public shares. Why am I receiving this proxy statement/prospectus?
A:
Upon consummation of the Business Combination, and without any action on the part of any party or any other person, each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share (excluding public shares validly submitted for redemption) will convert automatically by operation of law, on a one-for-one basis, into one share of New Freenome Common Stock. This proxy statement/prospectus includes important information about New Freenome and the business of New Freenome and its subsidiaries following consummation of the Business Combination. PCSC urges you to read the information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus carefully.
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Why is PCSC proposing the Business Combination?
A:
PCSC is a blank check company incorporated on March 22, 2024 as a Cayman Islands exempted company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. PCSC has neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenue to date. Based on PCSC’s business activities, it is a “shell company” as defined under the Exchange Act because it has no operations and nominal assets consisting almost entirely of cash.
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PCSC has identified several criteria and guidelines it believes are important for evaluating acquisition opportunities. PCSC has sought to acquire companies that: have a scientific or other competitive advantage in the markets in which they operate and which can benefit from access to additional capital as well as PCSC’s industry relationships and expertise; are ready to be public, with strong management, corporate governance and reporting policies in place; will likely be well received by public investors and are expected to have good access to the public capital markets; have significant embedded and/or underexploited growth opportunities; exhibit unrecognized value or other characteristics that PCSC believes have been misevaluated by the market based on its rigorous analysis and scientific and business due diligence review; and will offer attractive risk-adjusted equity returns for PCSC shareholders. In addition, PCSC (a) must complete an initial business combination with one or more target businesses that together have a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the net assets held in the trust account (excluding deferred underwriting discounts held in trust and taxes payable on the interest earned on the Trust Account) at the time of the execution of a definitive agreement for an initial business combination and (b) is not permitted to effect an initial business combination with solely another blank check company or a similar company with nominal operations.
Based on its due diligence investigations of Freenome and the industry in which it operates, including the financial and other information provided by Freenome in the course of negotiations, the PCSC Board believes that Freenome meets the criteria and guidelines listed above. However, there is no assurance of this. See “Business Combination Proposal—The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination.
Although the PCSC Board believes, based in part upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, that the Business Combination with Freenome presents a unique business combination opportunity and is in the best interests of Freenome and its shareholders, the PCSC Board and the Special Committee did consider certain potentially material negative factors in arriving at that conclusion. These factors are discussed in greater detail in the sections entitled “Business Combination Proposal—The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination” and “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC.
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What are the reasons for the structure and timing of the Business Combination and the PIPE Financing?
A:
PCSC is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Following the completion of its initial public offering, at the direction of the PCSC Board, representatives of PCSC, including Messrs. Stone and Poukalov, and Dr. Hukkelhoven commenced an active, targeted search for potential business combination candidates, leveraging the Sponsor’s network of investment bankers, private equity firms and hedge funds (including Perceptive Advisors and its affiliates), consulting firms, legal and accounting firms, and numerous other business relationships, as well as the prior experience and network of PCSC’s officers and directors. During this targeted search, PCSC reviewed approximately 200 potential business combination targets and conducted varying levels of preliminary due diligence on each, and evaluated and analyzed each as a potential business combination target based on, among other things, publicly available information and other market research available to PCSC and its representatives and their existing knowledge of the potential targets as a result of their network and existing relationships. Between October 2024 and December 2024, PCSC submitted non-binding term sheets to two companies, neither of which progressed to a business combination. Thereafter, PCSC continued to assess other potential business combination targets. Through this process, and based on discussion with members of the PCSC Board, PCSC further refined its focus and determined to concentrate its near-term efforts on a smaller set of potential business combination targets, including Freenome, that PCSC believed were the most compelling opportunities relative to the others reviewed.
On February 19, 2025, Dr. Hukkelhoven, in her capacity as an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, reached out to the other members of the Freenome Board, consisting of Deepika Pakianathan, Douglas VanOort, Randal Scott, Peter Kolchinsky, Moritz Hartmann, and Josh Lauer, to inquire whether Freenome would be interested in exploring a potential business combination with PCSC. The Perceptive PIPE Investor, was as of such time, and remains, an existing investor in Freenome, and Dr. Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, was as of such time, and remains, a member of the Freenome Board. As the Perceptive PIPE Investor has been an investor in Freenome since 2019, the Perceptive PIPE Investor has continuously monitored Freenome’s business progress and capital needs. Dr. Hukkelhoven has been a representative appointed by the Perceptive PIPE Investor on the Freenome Board since 2020. At the direction of the Freenome Board,
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Dr. Hukkelhoven informed the Perceptive PIPE Investor that Freenome was interested in exploring a capital raising transaction involving the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Dr. Hukkelhoven proposed the terms of the PIPE Financing to the Perceptive PIPE Investor. For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal — Interests of PCSC’s Sponsor, Directors and Officers in the Business Combination.
The key terms of the Business Combination Agreement are the result of extensive negotiations between the representatives of PCSC and Freenome, each in consultation with its advisors, which occurred between mid-May 2025 through early August 2025. During such period, Freenome was also negotiating its exclusive licensing agreement with Exact Sciences Corporation (“Exact Sciences”) to advance the commercialization of Freenome’s colorectal (“CRC”) blood-based screening test, which was ultimately signed and announced on August 6, 2025 (the “Exact Sciences Transaction”). The terms of the Exact Sciences Transaction included an upfront payment by Exact Sciences to Freenome of $75 million, as well as potential milestone payments of up to $700 million in connection with specified regulatory developments, royalties on test sales, $20 million in funding for joint research and development (“R&D”) expenses leveraging the technology for three years and a convertible note of $50 million at an interest rate of 5% per annum.
On August 6, 2025, PCSC and Freenome executed a non-binding term sheet for a potential business combination involving PCSC and Freenome (the “Non-Binding Term Sheet”) Term Sheet, setting out the material terms of the Business Combination, including that Freenome would be valued at approximately $1.05 billion on a post-Business Combination equity value basis, taking into account, among other things, (i) an assumed $300 million in aggregate proceeds from (a) the PIPE Financing (which would include at least $25 million expected to be contributed by Perceptive Advisors or its affiliates and at least $50 million expected to be contributed by RA Capital or its affiliates) and (b) the Trust Account at the closing, and (ii) an agreed pre-Business Combination base equity value for Freenome of $725 million. The Non-Binding Term Sheet further contemplated, among other things, (a) certain adjustments for leakage to the Freenome base equity value, (b) that any proceeds from the Exact Sciences Transaction or any transaction entered into with Roche Holdings, Inc. (“Roche”) would not be counted as part of the base equity value of Freenome and that any shares or other equity interests of Freenome issued and outstanding in connection with such transactions would not be taken into account as part of the Freenome shares outstanding as of immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination for purposes of determining the applicable Exchange Ratio, (c) that in addition to other customary closing conditions, the obligation of Freenome to consummate the Business Combination would be subject to there being Aggregate Transaction Proceeds of at least $250,000,000, (d) a six-month lockup period after consummation of the Business Combination with respect to New Freenome shares to be issued to insider Freenome stockholders, including Perceptive Advisors and RA Capital, in the Business Combination, as well as certain demand and piggyback registration rights for certain stockholders, and (e) an exclusivity period (the “Exclusivity Period”) binding on both PCSC and Freenome.
Between October 6, 2025 and December 4, 2025, PCSC and Freenome, with the assistance of their respective advisors, exchanged and negotiated drafts of the definitive Business Combination Agreement, the disclosure schedules to the Business Combination Agreement and the other ancillary documents, including the Investor Rights Agreement, the Transaction Support Agreement, the New Freenome certificate of incorporation and bylaws, the Lock-Up Agreement and the Sponsor Letter Agreement.
Concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement and the related ancillary documents, on December 5, 2025, the PIPE Investors executed and delivered the Subscription Agreements, which provided for binding subscriptions to purchase an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock at $10.00 per share.
As contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the structure and timing of the Business Combination and the PIPE Financing are consistent with common practice in initial business combination transactions consummated by special purpose acquisition companies. In addition, the timing for the consummation of the Business Combination provided for in the Business Combination Agreement and the Subscription Agreements, which was effectively as soon as reasonably practicable following the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, was determined and agreed by the parties in light of general business considerations weighing in favor of consummating the transaction promptly and the deadline for PCSC to complete an initial business combination by June 13, 2026 (unless otherwise extended).
For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal — Background of the Business Combination.
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Q:
Will PCSC and Freenome obtain new financing in connection with the Business Combination and are there any arrangements to help ensure that PCSC will have sufficient funds to consummate the Business Combination and that New Freenome will have sufficient funds to operate Freenome’s business following the Closing?
A:
In connection with entering into the Business Combination Agreement, on December 5, 2025, PCSC entered into Subscription Agreements with the PIPE Investors. Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the PIPE Investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase, and PCSC agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors, on the Closing Date immediately following the Closing, an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock for a purchase price of $10.00 per share, and aggregate gross proceeds of $240.0 million.
Existing Freenome stockholders (other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor and investors who were existing PCSC shareholders) subscribed for approximately $72.4 million of the PIPE Financing. Existing PCSC shareholders (other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor and investors who were existing Freenome stockholders) subscribed for approximately $15 million of the PIPE Financing. PIPE Investors who were both existing shareholders of PCSC and Freenome (other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor) subscribed for approximately $52.6 million of the PIPE Financing. The Perceptive PIPE Investor subscribed for an aggregate of $55 million of the PIPE Financing. Investors who were neither existing Freenome stockholders nor existing PCSC shareholders subscribed for approximately $45 million of the PIPE Financing.
The obligations of each party to consummate the PIPE Financing are conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the New Freenome Common Stock (including the New Freenome Common Stock issuable to the PIPE Investors pursuant to the Subscription Agreements) having been approved for listing on Nasdaq; and (ii) satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the closing of the transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. The obligations of the PIPE Investors to consummate the PIPE Financing are further subject to additional conditions, including, among other things: (i) the Business Combination Agreement shall not have been amended, modified, or supplemented, and no condition waived thereunder, in a manner that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that a PIPE Investor would reasonably expect to receive under the Subscription Agreement; (ii) the material truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties of PCSC in the Subscription Agreement, subject to customary bringdown standards; (iii) no subscription agreement, or other agreements or understandings (including side letters) entered into in connection with the sale of New Freenome Common Stock under the Subscription Agreements, with any other PIPE Investors shall have been amended, modified, or waived in any manner that benefits such other PIPE Investor unless all PIPE Investors have been offered substantially the same benefits; and (iv) there has not occurred any material adverse effect or parent material adverse effect since the date of the Subscription Agreement that is continuing. See “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—PIPE Financing.
Under the Business Combination Agreement, the obligations of the parties to consummate the Business Combination are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions of the respective parties, including, without limitation, the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds equaling no less than $250.0 million. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition has not been satisfied. The parties intend to satisfy the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition through the PIPE Financing and through amounts released to us from the trust account. In the event the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition is not satisfied as a result of redemptions of public shares which reduce the amount available to be released to us from the trust account, Freenome may, in its sole discretion, waive the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition. If Freenome waives the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition, PCSC intends to file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of such event, however such condition may be waived at any time prior to the Closing, including after the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting, and, given such timing, you may not be notified before the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting. For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal—The Business Combination Agreement—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination.”
Q:
Why is PCSC proposing the Adjournment Proposal?
A.
Holders of PCSC Shares are being asked to consider and vote upon the Adjournment Proposal to approve the adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or convenient (A) to the extent necessary to ensure that any required supplement or amendment to the proxy statement/prospectus is provided to PCSC shareholders (B) in order to solicit additional proxies from PCSC shareholders in favor of one or more of the proposals at the extraordinary general meeting, (C) if PCSC shareholders redeem an amount of the
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public shares such that (i) the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition would not be satisfied; or (ii) the New Freenome Common Stock would not be approved for listing on a U.S. stock exchange.
Each U.S. stock exchange requires issuers applying for initial listing on such exchange to comply with certain initial listing criteria. New Freenome intends to apply for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. In order to qualify for initial listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, pursuant to Nasdaq Rule IM-5505, New Freenome expects to be required to have at least 1 million unrestricted publicly held shares, a market value of unrestricted publicly held shares of at least $5 million and 300 unrestricted round lot stockholders. Irrespective of redemption levels in connection with the Business Combination, PCSC and Freenome expect that New Freenome will comply with applicable initial listing rules of Nasdaq by issuing at Closing a sufficient number of shares of unrestricted New Freenome Common Stock to existing Freenome stockholders that will not be directors, officers and/or 10% or larger stockholders of New Freenome. See the sections entitled “Adjournment Proposal” and “Risk Factors—Nasdaq may delist PCSC’s Class A Shares from its exchange prior to the Closing or Nasdaq may not list New Freenome’s securities on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in PCSC's Class A Shares or in New Freenome’s securities and subject PCSC or New Freenome, as applicable, to additional trading restrictions” for additional information.
Q:
Will I have the opportunity to vote on the Domestication Proposal or the Governing Documents Proposal if I only hold PCSC Class A Shares?
A:
No. Pursuant to the Existing Governing Documents, prior to the closing of an initial business combination only holders of PCSC Class B Shares may vote on the Domestication Proposal or the Governing Documents Proposal. The initial shareholders, being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal), hold all issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares. Holders of only PCSC Class A Shares are not entitled to vote on the Domestication Proposal or the Governing Documents Proposal.
Q:
Why was the Special Committee formed?
A:
An affiliate of PCSC and the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, was an existing investor in Freenome prior to and during the course of discussions between PCSC and Freenome with respect to the Business Combination. Dr. Ellen Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, is a director of Freenome. In light of potential conflicts of interest with respect to the Business Combination as a result of the Perceptive PIPE Investor’s pre-existing ownership interest in Freenome and the fact that Perceptive PIPE Investor has a designee serving as a director of Freenome (such conflicts are described more fully in the section entitled “—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Executive Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination”), the PCSC Board formed the Special Committee, comprised of three independent and disinterested members of the PCSC Board, Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song M.D., and Harlan W. Waksal, M.D. PCSC Board delegated the Special Committee the power and authority to (i) consider, review and to evaluate the terms and conditions, and determine the advisability, of the Business Combination (and the proposed terms of any definitive agreement with respect to the Business Combination) and any alternatives thereto that the Special Committee deems appropriate, (ii) determine whether the Business Combination or any alternative thereto negotiated by the Special Committee is fair to, and in the best interests of, PCSC and PCSC shareholders as a whole, and (iii) with respect to any actions required to be taken by the full PCSC Board with respect to the Business Combination or any alternative thereto, recommend to the PCSC Board what action, if any, should be taken by the PCSC Board. Special Committee was empowered to retain legal counsel to advise it and assist it in connection with fulfilling its duties as delegated by the PCSC Board; retain such other advisors, consultants and agents, including, without limitation, investment bankers, as the Special Committee may deem necessary or appropriate to perform such services and render such opinions as may be necessary or appropriate in order for the Special Committee to discharge its duties; and enter into such contracts providing for the retention, compensation, reimbursement of expenses and indemnification of such legal counsel, investment bankers, consultants and agents as the Special Committee may in its sole discretion deem necessary or appropriate. The Special Committee engaged separate U.S. counsel, Ropes, and Cayman Islands counsel, Maples. The Special Committee also engaged Scalar to provide an opinion to the Special Committee as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to PCSC and the PCSC Unaffiliated Shareholders (defined as the holders of PCSC Class A Shares other than (i) Freenome, (ii) the Sponsor, (iii) the Key Supporting Company Stockholders, (iv) holders of PCSC Class A Shares who elect to redeem their shares prior to or in connection with the Business Combination, and (v) the PIPE Investors) of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be paid by PCSC in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement.
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Q:
Did the PCSC Board or Special Committee obtain a third-party opinion in determining whether or not to proceed with the Business Combination?
A.
Yes. On December 4, 2025, the Special Committee received an opinion from Scalar as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to PCSC and the PCSC Unaffiliated Shareholders (defined as the holders of PCSC Class A Shares other than (i) Freenome, (ii) the Sponsor, (iii) the Key Supporting Company Stockholders, (iv) holders of PCSC Class A Shares who elect to redeem their shares prior to or in connection with the Business Combination, and (v) the PIPE Investors) of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be paid by PCSC in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, which was based on and subject to the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations and qualifications on and scope of the review undertaken by Scalar, as set forth in such opinion, as more fully described in the subsection “Business Combination Proposal—Opinion of Scalar, LLC.” A copy of Scalar’s opinion is attached hereto as Annex L.
Q:
What will Freenome’s equityholders receive in return for the Business Combination with PCSC?
A:
As part of the First Merger, Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the First Merger and, after giving effect to the First Merger, Freenome will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC, (i) the Freenome Common Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including such shares issued upon the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, but excluding Freenome Common Shares held in treasury or by Freenome stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such Freenome Common Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL) will be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to the Exchange Ratio; (ii) each Freenome Option, whether vested or unvested, will cease to represent the right to purchase Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover Option under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, in an amount equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Freenome Common Shares subject to such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, and generally subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (iii) each Freenome RSU Award, whether vested or unvested, will cease to have any rights in respect of the Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover RSU Award that settles in a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as to be set forth on an allocation schedule, that will generally be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time.
As soon as practicable following the Effective Time, but no later than one business day following the Effective Time, as part of the Second Merger, Freenome, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, will merge with and into Merger Sub II, with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company in the Second Merger. See “Business Combination Proposal.”
Q:
How will New Freenome be managed following the Business Combination?
A:
Following the Closing, it is expected that the current management of Freenome will become the management of New Freenome, and the size of the New Freenome Board will be increased to consist of nine directors, as discussed in greater detail in “Proposal No. 3—Governing Documents Proposal” and “Management of New Freenome following the Business Combination.” Under the terms of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation, upon the effectiveness thereof, the New Freenome Board will be divided into three classes designated as Class I, Class II and Class III. Class I directors will initially serve for a term expiring at the first annual meeting of stockholders following the Closing. Class II and Class III directors will initially serve for a term expiring at the second and third annual meeting of New Freenome stockholders following the Closing, respectively. At each succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, directors will be elected for a full term of three years to succeed the directors of the class whose terms expire at such annual meeting of the stockholders. There will be no limit on the number of terms a director may serve on the New Freenome Board.
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Q:
What equity stake will current PCSC shareholders and current equityholders of Freenome hold in New Freenome immediately after the consummation of the Business Combination?
A:
As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, of which 8,911,250 are PCSC Class A Shares and 2,156,250 are PCSC Class B Shares.
The following tables illustrate estimated ownership levels in New Freenome, immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination, based on varying levels of redemptions by public shareholders. In the following tables, the No Redemptions Scenario, the 25% Redemptions Scenario, the 50% Redemptions Scenario and the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario each assume that the $250.0 million Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition is satisfied through a combination of the $240.0 million PIPE Financing and retained funds in the trust account. In the event the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition is not satisfied as a result of redemptions of public shares which reduce the amount available to be released to us from the trust account, Freenome may, in its sole discretion, waive the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition. If Freenome waives the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition, PCSC intends to file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of such event, however such condition may be waived at any time prior to the Closing, including after the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting, and, given such timing, you may not be notified before the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting.
The following table excludes the dilutive effect of Rollover Options, Rollover RSU Awards, the Exact Sciences Note, and shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will initially be available for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
 
Pro Forma Combined
 
No Redemptions
Scenario
25% Redemptions
Scenario
50% Redemptions
Scenario
Aggregate
Transaction
Proceeds
Condition
Redemptions
Scenario
 
Shares
%
Shares
%
Shares
%
Shares
%
PCSC public shareholders(1)
8,625,000
7.66%
6,468,750
5.85%
4,312,500
3.98%
2,056,878
1.94%
Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor(2)
13,554,087
12.03%
13,554,087
12.26%
13,554,087
12.51%
13,554,087
12.77%
PCSC independent directors(3)
90,000
0.08%
90,000
0.08%
90,000
0.08%
90,000
0.08%
Freenome stockholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Roche)(4)
52,699,707
46.77%
52,699,707
47.69%
52,699,707
48.64%
52,699,707
49.67%
PIPE Investors (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor)(5)
18,500,000
16.42%
18,500,000
16.74%
18,500,000
17.07%
18,500,000
17.44%
Roche(6)
19,198,197
17.04%
19,198,197
17.37%
19,198,197
17.72%
19,198,197
18.09%
Pro forma total shares of the New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at
Closing
112,666,991
100.00%
110,510,741
100.00%
108,354,491
100.00%
106,098,869
100.00%
*
Less than 1%.
(1)
Amount comprises the unredeemed public shares in a variety of redemptions scenarios. This amount reflects the assumed redemption of 0 shares under the No Redemptions Scenario, 2,156,250 shares redeemed under the 25% Redemptions Scenario, 4,312,500 shares redeemed under the 50% Redemptions Scenario, and 6,568,122 shares redeemed under the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
(2)
Amount includes 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the Sponsor, 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares, held by Sponsor, 5,500,000 shares purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor as part of the PIPE Financing, and 5,611,587 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued as merger consideration.
(3)
Amount includes 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal).
(4)
Amount includes 71,089,352 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued to Freenome stockholders less 5,611,587 and 12,778,058 shares that will be held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Roche, respectively, which are presented in the rows labeled “Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor” and “Roche.” The amounts in the table do not include the potentially dilutive shares that could be issued, specifically 8,252,587 Rollover Options issued to holders of Freenome Options (whether vested or unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time), 4,291,830 Rollover RSU Awards issued to holders of Freenome RSU Awards (whether vested or unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time) and 3,441,094 shares which would be issued upon Exact Sciences’ optional election to convert the Exact Sciences Note (assuming accrued interest through May 31, 2026).
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(5)
Amount includes the 18,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to the PIPE Investors, less the 5,500,000 shares to be purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor as part of the PIPE Financing (which are presented in the row labeled “Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor”).
(6)
Includes 12,778,058 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration and 6,420,139 shares of Freenome Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Roche Convertible Note (as defined in “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Freenome Agreements with Our Stockholders—Convertible Promissory Note with Roche”). The Roche Convertible Note (including the principal amount and accrued interest) will automatically convert into shares of New Freenome Common Stock at a conversion price of $12.00 in connection with the Closing. This amount assumes accrued interest through May 31, 2026.
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The following table shows possible sources of dilution and the extent of such dilution that non-redeeming public shareholders could experience in connection with the closing of the Business Combination. The table excludes shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will initially be available for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
 
Pro Forma Combined, Including Dilutive Instruments
 
No Redemptions
Scenario
25% Redemptions
Scenario
50% Redemptions
Scenario
Aggregate
Transaction
Proceeds
Condition
Redemptions
Scenario
 
Shares
%
Shares
%
Shares
%
Shares
%
PCSC public shareholders (1)
8,625,000
6.71%
6,468,750
5.12%
4,312,500
3.47%
2,056,878
1.69%
Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor(2)
13,554,087
10.54%
13,554,087
10.72%
13,554,087
10.91%
13,554,087
11.11%
PCSC independent directors(3)
90,000
0.07%
90,000
0.07%
90,000
0.07%
90,000
0.07%
Freenome Stockholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investors and Roche)(4)
52,699,707
41.00%
52,699,707
41.70%
52,699,707
42.42%
52,699,707
43.20%
PIPE Investors (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor)(5)
18,500,000
14.39%
18,500,000
14.64%
18,500,000
14.89%
18,500,000
15.17%
Rollover Options(6)
8,252,587
6.42%
8,252,587
6.53%
8,252,587
6.64%
8,252,587
6.77%
Rollover RSU Awards(7)
4,291,830
3.34%
4,291,830
3.40%
4,291,830
3.45%
4,291,830
3.52%
Roche(8)
19,198,197
14.94%
19,198,197
15.19%
19,198,197
15.45%
19,198,197
15.74%
Exact Sciences(9)
3,333,333
2.59%
3,333,333
2.64%
3,333,333
2.68%
3,333,333
2.73%
Pro forma total shares of the New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at
Closing
128,544,741
100.00%
126,388,491
100.00%
124,232,241
100.00%
121,976,619
100.00%
*
Less than 1%.
(1)
Amount comprises the unredeemed public shares in a variety of redemptions scenarios. This amount reflects the assumed redemption of 0 shares under the No Redemptions Scenario, 2,156,250 shares redeemed under the 25% Redemptions Scenario, 4,312,500 shares redeemed under the 50% Redemptions Scenario, and 6,568,122 shares redeemed under the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
(2)
Amount includes 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the Sponsor, 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares held by Sponsor, 5,500,000 shares purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor as part of the PIPE Financing, and 5,611,587 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued as merger consideration.
(3)
Amount includes 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal).
(4)
Amount includes 71,089,352 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued to Freenome stockholders less 5,611,587 and 12,778,058 shares that will be held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Roche, respectively, which are presented in the rows labeled “Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor” and “Roche.”
(5)
Amount includes the 18,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to the PIPE Investors, less the 5,500,000 shares to be purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor as part of the PIPE Financing (which are presented in the row labeled “Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor”).
(6)
Amount comprises the potentially dilutive shares that could be issued pursuant to 8,252,587 Rollover Options issued to holders of Freenome Options (whether vested or unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time) in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. Does not include the Initial Equity Awards and Anti-Dilution Equity Awards.
(7)
Amount comprises the potentially dilutive shares that could be issued pursuant to 4,291,830 Rollover RSU Awards issued to holders of Freenome RSU Awards (whether vested or unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time) in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. Does not include the Initial Equity Awards and Anti-Dilution Equity Awards.
(8)
Includes 12,778,058 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration and 6,420,139 shares of Freenome Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Roche Convertible Note. The Roche Convertible Note (including the principal amount and accrued interest) will automatically convert into shares of New Freenome Common Stock at a conversion price of $12.00 in connection with the Closing. This amount assumes accrued interest through May 31, 2026.
(9)
Includes 3,333,333 shares of New Freenome Common Stock which would be issued upon Exact Sciences’ optional election to convert the Exact Sciences Note.
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Share ownership presented in the two tables above is only presented for illustrative purposes and does not necessarily reflect what New Freenome’s share ownership will be after the Closing. PCSC and New Freenome cannot predict how many of the public shareholders will exercise their right to have their public shares redeemed for cash. As a result, the redemption amount and the number of public shares redeemed in connection with the Business Combination may differ from the amounts presented above, and therefore the ownership percentages of public shareholders may also differ if the actual redemptions are different from these assumptions. The public shareholders that do not elect to redeem their public shares will experience immediate dilution as a result of the Business Combination. The public shareholders currently own approximately 77.9% of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares. As noted in the above table, even if no public shareholders redeem their public shares in the Business Combination, the public shareholders’ ownership will decrease from approximately 77.9% of the PCSC Shares prior to the Business Combination to owning approximately 7.66% of the total outstanding New Freenome Common Stock at the Closing. As redemptions increase, the overall percentage ownership held by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal), Freenome Stockholders and the PIPE Investors will increase as compared to the overall percentage ownership and voting percentage held by public shareholders, thereby increasing dilution to public shareholders. For more information about the consideration to be received in the Business Combination, these scenarios, and the underlying assumptions, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information.” See also “Risk Factors—The public shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination and due to future issuances of equity awards to Freenome employees, directors, or consultants. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that our current shareholders have on the management of New Freenome.
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What is the effective purchase price attributed to the New Freenome Common Stock to be received by the public shareholders, the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal), and the Freenome Stockholders at Closing?
A:
Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, public shareholders who do not redeem their public shares will receive one share of New Freenome Common Stock for each PCSC Class A Share held by them immediately prior to the Domestication. While PCSC cannot be certain of the price such public shareholders paid for their public shares, assuming they purchased their public shares for $10.00 per share, which was the price of the PCSC Class A Shares sold in PCSC’s initial public offering, the effective purchase price paid per share of Freenome Common Stock issued to each public shareholder at Closing would be $10.00. In connection with PCSC’s initial public offering, the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $25,000 for 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares, or approximately $0.01 per share. In connection with the Business Combination, the 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the Sponsor and an additional aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) will be automatically converted on a one-for-one basis into PCSC Class A Shares immediately prior to the Domestication, which will then automatically convert at the effective time of the Domestication into an equal number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock, valued at $10.00 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The Sponsor also purchased 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares at a price of $10.00 per share in a private placement that occurred simultaneously with the closing of PCSC’s initial public offering; such shares will automatically convert at the effective time of the Domestication into an equal number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock valued at $10.00 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The Perceptive PIPE Investor will also receive an estimated 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Business Combination upon the exchange of Freenome capital stock held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, and the Freenome stockholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor) will receive an estimated 65,516,765 shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Business Combination, excluding an estimated 6,491,941 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Rollover Options and 4,294,391 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable pursuant to Rollover RSU Awards, which is equal to $655.2 million divided by $10.00 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The PIPE Investors (which includes the Perceptive PIPE Investor) will purchase 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock at a purchase price of $10.00 per share, which is equal to $240.0 million. As a result of the low price the Sponsor paid for the PCSC Class B Shares, the Sponsor may realize a positive rate of return on its investment in the PCSC Class B Shares even if the market price per share of New Freenome Common Stock is below $10.00 per share after Closing, in which case the public shareholders may experience a negative rate of return on their investment. Based on the closing price of $13.58 per
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PCSC Class A Share on January 6, 2026, the Sponsor may receive potential profits of approximately $13.57 per PCSC Class B Share, and accordingly may make a substantial profit on its investment in the PCSC Class B Shares at a time when shares of New Freenome Common Stock may have lost significant value. On the other hand, if PCSC liquidates without completing a business combination before June 13, 2026, the Sponsor will lose its investment in PCSC.
Q:
Why is PCSC proposing the Domestication?
A:
The PCSC Board believes that there are significant advantages to us that will arise as a result of a change of our domicile to Delaware. Further, the PCSC Board believes that any direct benefit that the DGCL provides to a corporation also indirectly benefits its stockholders, who are the owners of the corporation. The PCSC Board believes that there are several reasons why transfer by way of continuation to Delaware is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, including, (i) the prominence, predictability and flexibility of the DGCL, (ii) Delaware’s well-established principles of corporate governance and (iii) the increased ability for Delaware corporations to attract and retain qualified directors, each of the foregoing are discussed in greater detail in the section entitled “Domestication Proposal—Reasons for the Domestication.”
To effect the Domestication, we will file an application for deregistration with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies, together with the necessary accompanying documents, and file a certificate of corporate domestication and a certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, under which we will be domesticated and continue as a Delaware corporation.
The approval of the Domestication Proposal is a condition to closing the Business Combination under the Business Combination Agreement. The approval of the Domestication Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Domestication Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
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What amendments will be made to the current constitutional documents of PCSC?
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The consummation of the Business Combination is conditional, among other things, on the Domestication. Accordingly, in addition to voting on the Business Combination, PCSC’s shareholders also are being asked to consider and vote the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal, to replace PCSC’s Existing Governing Documents with the Proposed Governing Documents, which differ from the Existing Governing Documents in several material respects, as summarized in the table below. The approval of the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal each requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Domestication Proposal or the Governing Documents Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
PCSC’s shareholders are asked to consider and vote upon and to approve as an ordinary resolution, on a non-binding and advisory basis only, six separate proposals in connection with the replacement of the Existing Governing Documents with the Proposed Governing Documents. These six proposals are being presented separately in accordance with SEC guidance to give shareholders the opportunity to present their separate views on important corporate governance provisions and will be voted upon on a non-binding advisory basis. This separate vote is not otherwise required by Cayman or Delaware law, but pursuant to SEC guidance, PCSC is required to submit these provisions to its shareholders separately for approval. The shareholder votes regarding these proposals are advisory in nature, and are not binding on PCSC, the PCSC Board, Freenome or the New Freenome Board. Furthermore, the Business Combination is not conditioned on the separate approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals (separate and apart from the approval of the Governing Documents Proposal). Accordingly, regardless of the outcome of the non-binding advisory vote on these proposals, PCSC intends that the Proposed Governing Documents will take effect from the registration of PCSC in the State of Delaware and its organization as a corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware, assuming approval of the Business Combination Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal.
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Existing Governing Documents
Proposed Governing Documents
Authorized Shares
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal A)
The share capital under the Existing Governing Documents is US$50,000 divided into 479,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of par value US$0.0001 per share, 20,000,000 Class B ordinary shares of par value US$0.0001 per share and 1,000,000 preference shares of par value US$0.0001 per share.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation authorizes 1,010,000,000 total shares, consisting of 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, each par value $0.0001 per share.
 
 
 
Exclusive Forum
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal B)
The Existing Governing Documents adopt the courts of the Cayman Islands as the exclusive forum for certain disputes, provided, however, that the exclusive forum provision will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
The Proposed Bylaws adopt Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain disputes, provided, however, that the exclusive forum provision will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
 
 
 
Adoption of Supermajority Vote Requirement to Amend the Proposed Governing Documents
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal C)
The Existing Governing Documents provide that amendments may be made by a special resolution under the Cayman Companies Act, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon and who vote at a general meeting.
Any amendment to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation will generally require approval by holders of at least a majority in voting power of New Freenome’s then outstanding stock entitled to vote on such amendment, and by the holders of a majority in voting power of each class of stock entitled to vote as a class on the amendment (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL). The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Proposed Bylaws may be amended by the New Freenome Board. The Proposed Certificate also provides that the Proposed Bylaws may be amended by the stockholders with the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment, voting as a single class; provided that if the New Freenome Board recommends that stockholders approve such amendment, it shall only require approval by the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment,
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Existing Governing Documents
Proposed Governing Documents
 
 
voting together as a single class.
 
 
 
Removal of Directors
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal D)
The Existing Governing Documents provide that before the closing of a business combination, holders of PCSC Class B Shares may appoint and remove any director, and that after the closing of a business combination, shareholders may by ordinary resolution appoint or remove any director.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation provides that, subject to the special rights, if any, of the holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, directors may be removed only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors.
Action by Written Consent of Stockholders
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal E)
The Existing Governing Documents permit shareholders to approve matters by unanimous written resolution.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation requires stockholders to take action at an annual or special meeting and prohibit stockholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting, subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock.
 
 
 
Other Changes in Connection with Adoption of the Proposed Governing Documents
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal F)
The Existing Governing Documents include reference to the company’s status as a blank check company with nominal operations prior to the consummation of a business combination.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation does not include provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company, which no longer will apply upon consummation of the Business Combination, as PCSC will cease to be a blank check company at such time.
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How will the Domestication affect my PCSC Class A Shares?
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The Domestication is intended to occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date. In connection with the Domestication, (1)(a) immediately prior to the Domestication, holders of PCSC Class B Shares will elect to convert their PCSC Class B Shares, into PCSC Class A Shares, (b) immediately prior to the Domestication, PCSC will effect the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, (c) and after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, upon the Domestication, each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share will convert automatically by operation of law, on a one-for-one basis, into one share New Freenome Common Stock, and (2) upon the Domestication, the governing documents of PCSC will be replaced with the Proposed Governing Documents, being the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and the Proposed Bylaws as described in this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex H and Annex I, respectively, to this proxy statement/prospectus and PCSC’s name will change to “Freenome, Inc.” See “Domestication Proposal.
In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, at the Effective Time as part of the First Merger, Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the First Merger and, after giving effect to the First Merger, Freenome will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC, (i) the Freenome Common Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including such shares issued upon the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, but excluding Freenome Common Shares held in treasury or by Freenome stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such Freenome Common Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL) will be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to the Exchange Ratio; (ii) each Freenome Option, whether vested or
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unvested, will cease to represent the right to purchase Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover Option under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, in an amount equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Freenome Common Shares subject to such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, and generally subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (iii) each Freenome RSU Award, whether vested or unvested, will cease to have any rights in respect of the Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover RSU Award that settles in a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as to be set forth on an allocation schedule, that will generally be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time. See “Business Combination Proposal.”
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What are the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Domestication?
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As discussed more fully under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations,” below, the Domestication generally should qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”). In the case of a transaction, such as the Domestication, that qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, U.S. Holders (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations”) of Public Shares will be subject to Section 367(b) of the Code and, as a result:
a U.S. Holder of Public Shares whose Public Shares have a fair market value of less than $50,000 on the date of the Domestication, and who on the date of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Public Shares entitled to vote and less than 10% of the total value of all classes of Public Shares, generally will not recognize any gain or loss and generally will not be required to include any part of PCSC’s earnings in income pursuant to the Domestication;
a U.S. Holder of Public Shares whose Public Shares have a fair market value of $50,000 or more on the date of the Domestication, and who on the date of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Public Shares entitled to vote and less than 10% of the total value of all classes of Public Shares will generally recognize gain (but not loss) on the exchange of Public Shares for shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Domestication. As an alternative to recognizing gain, such U.S. Holders may file an election to include in income as a dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-2(d)) attributable to their Public Shares, provided certain other requirements are satisfied. PCSC does not expect to have significant cumulative earnings and profits on the date of the Domestication; and
a U.S. Holder of Public Shares who on the date of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of Public Shares entitled to vote or 10% or more of the total value of all classes of Public Shares will generally be required to include in income as a dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-2(d)) attributable to its Public Shares. Any such U.S. Holder that is a corporation may, under certain circumstances, effectively be exempt from taxation on a portion or all of the deemed dividend pursuant to Section 245A of the Code. PCSC does not expect to have significant cumulative earnings and profits on the date of the Domestication.
Furthermore, even in the case of a transaction, such as the Domestication, that qualifies as a reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, a U.S. Holder of Public Shares may, in certain circumstances, still recognize gain (but not loss) upon the exchange of its Public Shares for shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Domestication under the passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) rules of the Code. Provisions of the Code, its legislative history, final, temporary and proposed U.S. treasury regulations promulgated thereunder (“ Treasury Regulations”) with a retroactive effective date have been promulgated under Section 1291(f) of the Code which generally require that a U.S. person who disposes of stock of a PFIC must recognize gain equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock received in the Domestication over the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the corresponding Public Shares surrendered in exchange therefor, notwithstanding any other provision of the Code. Because PCSC is a blank check company with no current active business, we believe
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that PCSC is likely to be classified as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, these proposed Treasury Regulations, if finalized in their current form, may require a U.S. Holder of Public Shares to recognize gain on the exchange of such Public Shares for shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Domestication, unless such U.S. Holder has made certain tax elections with respect to such U.S. Holder’s Public Shares. The tax on any such gain so recognized would be imposed at the rate applicable to ordinary income and an interest charge would apply based on complex rules designed to offset the tax deferral to such U.S. Holder on the undistributed earnings, if any, of PCSC. It is not possible to determine at this time whether, in what form, and with what effective date, final Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code will be adopted. For a more complete discussion of the potential application of the PFIC rules to U.S. Holders as a result of the Domestication, see the discussion in the section entitled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations—U.S. Holders—PFIC Considerations.
Additionally, the Domestication may cause Non-U.S. Holders (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations”) to become subject to U.S. federal withholding taxes on any dividends paid in respect of such Non-U.S. Holder’s shares of New Freenome Common Stock after the Domestication.
The tax consequences of the Domestication are complex and will depend on a holder’s particular circumstances. All holders are urged to consult their tax advisor on the tax consequences to them of the Domestication, including the applicability and effect of U.S. federal, state, local and foreign income and other tax laws. For a more complete discussion of the U.S. federal income tax considerations of the Domestication, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.
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What are the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Mergers?
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As discussed more fully under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations,” below, the Mergers, taken together, generally should qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. If the Mergers so qualify, a U.S. Holder (as defined under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations”) of Freenome Common Stock, generally will not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the exchange of shares of Freenome Common Stock for shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Mergers, except with respect to cash received instead of fractional shares of New Freenome Common Stock. For further information, see “--Tax Consequences of the Mergers to U.S. Holders of Freenome Common Stock.
All holders of Freenome Common Stock should consult their tax advisors for a full understanding of the particular tax consequences of the Mergers to them.
Q:
What are the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of exercising my redemption rights?
A:
The tax consequences of an exercise of redemption rights depend on your particular facts and circumstances. Because the Domestication will occur after the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, U.S. Holders exercising redemption rights should not be subject to the potential tax consequences of Section 367(b) of the Code as a result of the Domestication. Please see the section entitled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations—U.S. Holders—Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders That Elect to Exercise Redemption Rights.” We urge you to consult your tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of exercising your redemption rights.
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Do I have redemption rights and is there a limit on the number of shares I may redeem?
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If you are a holder of public shares, you have the right to request that we redeem your public shares for cash provided that you follow the procedures and deadlines described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. Public shareholders may elect to redeem the public shares held by them regardless of if or how they vote in respect of the Business Combination Proposal. If you wish to exercise your redemption rights, please see the answer to the next question: “How do I exercise my redemption rights?
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a public shareholder, together with any affiliate of such public shareholder or any other person with whom such public shareholder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), will be restricted from redeeming its public shares with respect to more than an aggregate of 15% of the public shares. Accordingly, if a public shareholder, alone or acting in concert or as a group, seeks to redeem more than 15% of the public shares, then any such shares in excess of that 15% limit would not be redeemed for cash.
The initial shareholders have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect to all of their PCSC Shares in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination. Such shares will be excluded from the pro rata calculation used to determine the per-share redemption price.
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How do I exercise my redemption rights?
A:
Pursuant to the Existing Governing Documents, a public shareholder may request that PCSC redeem its public shares for cash contemporaneously with any vote on a Business Combination. If the Business Combination is approved, PCSC will pay to the holders of any public shares that have been validly tendered or delivered for redemption, a pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account not previously released to PCSC for permitted withdrawals. As a holder of public shares, you will be entitled to receive cash for any public shares to be redeemed only if you:
(i)
hold public shares; and
(iii)
prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting), (a) submit a written request to the PCSC transfer agent in which you (i) request that PCSC redeem all or a portion of your public shares for cash, and (ii) identify yourself as the beneficial holder of the public shares and provide your legal name, phone number and address; and (b) deliver your public shares to the PCSC transfer agent, physically or electronically through DTC.
Holders must complete the procedures for electing to redeem their public shares in the manner described above prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) in order for their shares to be redeemed.
The address of Continental, PCSC’s transfer agent, is listed under the question “Who can help answer my questions?” below.
The redemption rights include the requirement that a holder must identify itself in writing as a beneficial holder and provide its legal name, phone number and address to PCSC’s transfer agent in order to validly redeem its shares. Public shareholders may seek to have their public shares redeemed by PCSC, regardless of whether they vote for or against the Business Combination Proposal or any other proposal and whether they held PCSC Shares as of the record date or acquired them after the record date. Any public shareholder who holds PCSC Shares on or before [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) will have the right to demand that his, her or its public shares be redeemed for a pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to us for permitted withdrawals. For illustrative purposes, based on funds in the trust account of approximately $91,918,776.09 on January 6, 2026, the estimated per share redemption price is expected to be approximately $10.66. The proceeds deposited in the trust account could, however, become subject to the claims of our creditors which would have higher priority than the claims of our public shareholders. Therefore, the per share distribution from the trust account in such a situation may be less than originally expected due to such claims, and we cannot assure you that the actual per-share redemption amount received by shareholders will not be less than $10.00. While we intend to pay such amounts, if any, we cannot assure you that we will have funds sufficient to pay or provide for all creditors’ claims.
A public shareholder who has properly tendered or delivered his, her or its public shares for redemption will be entitled to receive his, her or its pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account in cash for such public shares only if the Business Combination is completed. If the Business Combination is not completed, the redemptions will be canceled, and the tendered shares will be returned to the relevant public shareholders as appropriate. If a public shareholder exercises its redemption rights in full, then it will be electing to exchange its public shares for cash and will no longer own any shares. See “Extraordinary General Meeting of PCSC—Redemption Rights” in this proxy statement/prospectus for a detailed description of the procedures to be followed if you wish to redeem your public shares for cash.
Public shareholders who seek to redeem their public shares must demand redemption no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) by (a) submitting a written request to PCSC’s transfer agent that PCSC redeem such holder’s public shares for cash, (b) affirmatively certifying in such request to PCSC’s transfer agent for redemption if such holder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13d-3 of the Exchange Act) with any other shareholder with respect to PCSC Shares and (c) tendering or delivering their PCSC Shares, either physically or electronically using DTC’s DWAC system, at the holder’s option, to PCSC’s transfer agent prior to the extraordinary general meeting. If you hold the PCSC Shares in street name, you will have to coordinate with your broker to have your
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PCSC Shares certificated or delivered electronically. Certificates that have not been tendered or delivered to PCSC’s transfer agent (either physically or electronically) in accordance with these procedures will not be redeemed for cash. There is a nominal cost associated with this tendering process and the act of certificating the shares or delivering them through the DWAC system. PCSC’s transfer agent will typically charge the tendering broker a nominal fee and it would be up to the broker whether or not to pass this cost on to the redeeming shareholder. In the event the Business Combination is not completed, this may result in an additional cost to shareholders for the return of their PCSC Shares.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a public shareholder, together with any affiliate of his, her, its or any other person with whom he, she or it is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) will be restricted from seeking redemption rights with respect to more than 15% of the public shares. Accordingly, any shares held by a public shareholder or “group” in excess of such 15% cap will not be redeemed by PCSC.
Any request for redemption, once made by a holder of public shares, may not be withdrawn following the redemption deadline, being 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting), unless the PCSC Board determines (in its sole discretion) to permit the withdrawal of such redemption request (which it may do in whole or in part). Furthermore, if a public shareholder demands redemption of such public shares and subsequently decides prior to the redemption deadline not to elect to exercise such rights, he or she may simply request that PCSC’s transfer agent return the public shares (physically or electronically). Any corrected or changed written exercise of redemption rights must be received by PCSC’s transfer agent prior to the vote taken on the Business Combination Proposal at the extraordinary general meeting. No request for redemption will be honored unless the holder’s public shares have been delivered (either physically or electronically) to PCSC’s transfer agent at least two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting.
If a public shareholder properly makes a request for redemption and the public shares are delivered as described above, then, we will redeem the public shares for a pro rata portion of the funds deposited in the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, less any taxes then due but not yet paid. If the Business Combination is approved, PCSC pay to the holders of any public shares that have been validly tendered or delivered for redemption a pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account not previously released to PCSC for permitted withdrawals.
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What interests do the Freenome directors and officers have in the Business Combination?
A:
Freenome’s directors and officers have interests in the Business Combination that are different from, or in addition to, those of the PCSC shareholders generally. These interests include, among other things, the interests listed below:
Dr. Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, is a director of Freenome. In light of her relationship with both Freenome and the Perceptive PIPE Investor, an affiliate of the Sponsor, and to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, Freenome formed the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee.
Upon the completion of the Business Combination, the following persons are expected to be appointed Executive Officers of New Freenome: Drs. Elliott and Lin and Messrs. Ennis and Le. For a description of these arrangements see “Management of New Freenome Following the Business Combination—Executive Officers.”
In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Elliott is expected to receive the Initial Equity Awards and Anti-Dilution Equity Awards. See “Executive Compensation—Employment Arrangements in Place Prior to the Business Combination for Named Executive Officers.”
Certain of Freenome’s directors are holders of, and/or are affiliated with entities that are holders of, Freenome equity interests and in such capacity will be entitled to receive the shares of New Freenome Common Stock payable to all holders of such equity interests pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. Additionally, certain of Freenome’s directors are affiliated with entities that are PIPE Investors. See “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Freenome” and “Beneficial Ownership of Securities.
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Q:
What happens to the funds deposited in the trust account after consummation of the Business Combination?
A:
Following the closing of our initial public offering, an amount equal to $86,250,000 of the net proceeds from our initial public offering and the sale of the private placement shares was placed in the trust account. As of December 31, 2025, cash and investments held in the trust account totaled approximately $91,872,418 (including approximately $5,622,418 of investment income) consisting of U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity of 185 days or less. These funds will remain in the trust account, except for the withdrawal of interest to pay taxes, if any, until the earliest of (i) the completion of PCSC’s initial business combination, (ii) the redemption of any public shares properly tendered in connection with a shareholder vote to amend the Existing Governing Documents to modify the substance and timing of PCSC’s obligation to redeem 100% of the public shares if PCSC does not complete a business combination by June 13, 2026 (unless such date is extended in accordance with the Existing Governing Documents), or (iii) the redemption of all the public shares of PCSC is unable to complete a business combination by June 13, 2026 (unless such date is extended in accordance with the Existing Governing Documents), subject to applicable law or with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of holders of public shares of PCSC.
If our initial business combination (which will be the Business Combination should it occur) is paid for using equity or debt securities or not all of the funds released from the trust account are used for payment of the consideration in connection with our initial business combination (which will be the Business Combination should it occur) or used for redemptions or purchases of the public shares, New Freenome may apply the balance of the cash released to us from the trust account for general corporate purposes, including for maintenance or expansion of operations of New Freenome, the payment of principal or interest due on indebtedness incurred in completing our Business Combination, to fund the purchase of other companies or for working capital. See “Summary of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus—Sources and Uses of Funds for the Business Combination.”
Q:
What happens if a substantial number of the public shareholders vote in favor of the Business Combination Proposal and exercise their redemption rights?
A:
Our public shareholders are not required to vote “FOR” the Business Combination in order to exercise their redemption rights. Accordingly, the Business Combination may be consummated even though the funds available from the trust account and the number of public shareholders are reduced as a result of redemptions by public shareholders.
In no event will PCSC redeem public shares in an amount that would cause our net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) to be less than $5,000,001 after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing.
Additionally, as a result of redemptions, the trading market for the New Freenome Common Stock may be less liquid than the market for the public shares was prior to consummation of the Business Combination and we may not be able to meet the listing standards for Nasdaq or another national securities exchange. See “Risk Factors—Nasdaq may delist PCSC Class A Shares from its exchange prior to the Closing or Nasdaq may not list New Freenome’s securities on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in PCSC Class A Shares or in New Freenome’s securities and subject PCSC or New Freenome, as applicable, to additional trading restrictions” for additional information.
Q:
What conditions must be satisfied to complete the Business Combination?
A:
The consummation of the Business Combination is conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the approval by PCSC’s shareholders of each of the Condition Precedent Proposals being obtained; (ii) the approval of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby by the Freenome stockholders; (iii) the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act, (iv) no legal restraint or prohibition issued by any governmental entity enjoining, prohibiting or prevent the consummation of the Business Combination being in effect, (v) the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, (iv) the approval for listing of the New Freenome Common Stock (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the First Merger) on Nasdaq; (vi) after giving effect to the Business Combination (including the PIPE Financing and any PCSC shareholder redemptions), PCSC having at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) immediately after the Effective Time, (v) the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition being satisfied; and (vi) the consummation of the Domestication. Therefore, unless these conditions are waived by the applicable parties to the Business Combination Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement could terminate and the Business Combination may not be consummated.
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For more information about conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination, see “Business Combination Proposal—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination” and “Risk Factors—If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met, the Business Combination may not occur.”
Q:
When do you expect the Business Combination to be completed?
A:
It is currently expected that the Business Combination will be consummated in the second quarter of 2026. This date depends, among other things, on the approval of the proposals to be put to PCSC shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting. However, such extraordinary general meeting could be adjourned if the Adjournment Proposal is adopted by our shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting and we elect to adjourn the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates if necessary or convenient, (i) to the extent necessary to ensure that any required supplement or amendment to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus is provided to PCSC shareholders (B) in order to solicit additional proxies from PCSC shareholders in favor of one or more of the Conditions Precedent Proposals at the extraordinary general meeting or (C) if PCSC shareholders redeem an amount of public shares such that the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition would not be satisfied. For a description of the conditions for the completion of the Business Combination, see “Business Combination Proposal—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination.”
Q:
Following the Business Combination, will PCSC’s securities continue to trade on a stock exchange?
A:
PCSC will effect the Domestication from the Cayman Islands to Delaware. In connection with the Domestication, (a) immediately prior to the Domestication, holders of PCSC Class B Shares will elect to convert their PCSC Class B Shares, into PCSC Class A Shares, (b) immediately prior to the Domestication, PCSC will effect the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, (c) and after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, upon the Domestication, each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share will convert automatically by operation of law, on a one-for-one basis, into one share New Freenome Common Stock.
PCSC has applied to list the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “FRNM” upon the closing of the Business Combination.
It is a condition to Freenome’s and PCSC’s obligations to consummate the Business Combination that the New Freenome Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Business Combination Agreement, including the shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Business Combination and the PIPE Shares, is approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject only to official notice of issuance. Additionally, it is a condition to the obligations of the parties to the Subscription Agreements to consummate the PIPE Financing that the New Freenome Common Stock, including the PIPE Shares, has been approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject only to official notice of issuance.
PCSC and Freenome believe that PCSC will satisfy the initial listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market at the Closing, but there can be no assurance such listing condition will be met. If such listing condition is not met, the Business Combination may not be consummated unless such condition is waived by Freenome and PCSC, and the PIPE Financing may not be consummated unless such condition is waived by the PIPE Investors.
However, it is important for you to consider that, at the time of the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting, New Freenome may not have received from Nasdaq either confirmation of the listing of the New Freenome Common Stock or confirmation that approval will be obtained prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, and you will not be notified prior to the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting if New Freenome has not yet received such approval or confirmation. As a result, you may be asked to vote to approve the Business Combination and the other proposals included in this proxy statement/prospectus without knowing whether the New Freenome Common Stock will be listed on Nasdaq or another securities exchange and, further, it is possible that such listing may never be achieved and the Business Combination could still be consummated if such condition is waived. Please see the subsection entitled “Description of New Freenome Securities—Listing of Securities” for additional information.
Q:
What underwriting and placement agency fees are payable in connection with the Business Combination?
A:
Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, dated June 11, 2024 (the “Underwriting Agreement”), by and between PCSC and Jefferies LLC (“Jefferies”), Jefferies was paid an upfront cash underwriting discount of $0.20 per public share, or $1,725,000 in the aggregate, paid upon the closing of PCSC’s initial public offering (the “Upfront Discount”). In addition, Jefferies is entitled to a deferred fee of $0.40 per public share, or $3,450,000 in the aggregate (the “Deferred Discount”). The Deferred Discount will become payable from the amounts held in the trust account solely in the event that PCSC completes a business combination, subject to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement.
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The following table illustrates the effective underwriting discount on a percentage basis for public shares at each redemption level identified below:
 
No Redemptions
Scenario
25%
Redemptions
Scenario
50%
Redemptions
Scenario
Aggregate Transaction
Proceeds Condition
Redemptions
Scenario
Unredeemed public shares(1)
8,625,000
2,156,250
4,312,500
6,568,122
Trust Proceeds to New Freenome(2)
$91,856,250
$68,892,188
$45,928,125
$21,905,751
Upfront Discount
$1,725,000
$1,725,000
$1,725,000
$1,725,000
Deferred Discount
$3,450,000
$3,450,000
$3,450,000
$3,450,000
Total Discount
$5,175,000
$5,175,000
$5,175,000
$5,175,000
Total %
5.63%
7.51%
11.27%
23.62%
(1)
Amount comprises the unredeemed public shares in a variety of redemptions scenarios. This amount reflects the assumed redemption of 0 shares under the No Redemptions Scenario, 2,156,250 shares under the 25% Redemptions Scenario, 4,312,500 shares redeemed under the 50% Redemptions Scenario, and 6,568,122 shares redeemed under the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
(2)
Represents the product of (i) the sum of unredeemed public shares and (ii) the assumed redemption price. Uses approximately $10.65 as the assumed redemption price for the public shares estimated using an assumed Closing Date of December 31, 2025.
Additionally, PCSC engaged Jefferies and Leerink Partners LLC (“Leerink Partners”) as joint lead placement agents of the PIPE Financing, and PCSC engaged Jefferies as its lead financial advisor and lead capital markets advisor, and Leerink Partners as its joint capital markets advisor. In connection with such engagements, PCSC agreed to pay each of Jefferies and Leerink Partners a fee equal to $2.0 million at the Closing.
Q:
What happens if the Business Combination is not consummated?
A:
PCSC will not complete the Domestication to Delaware unless all other conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination have been satisfied or waived by the parties in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. If PCSC is not able to consummate the Business Combination with Freenome nor able to complete another business combination by June 13, 2026, in each case, as such date may be extended pursuant to our Existing Governing Documents, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account and not previously released for permitted withdrawals (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of then outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining shareholders and the PCSC Board, liquidate and dissolve, subject in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) to our obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. The Existing Governing Documents provide that, if we wind up for any other reason prior to the consummation of our initial business combination, we will follow the foregoing procedures with respect to the liquidation of the trust account as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, subject to applicable Cayman Islands law.
Q:
Do I have appraisal rights or dissenter’s rights in connection with the proposed Business Combination and the proposed Domestication?
A:
PCSC’s shareholders do not have appraisal rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under the DGCL. PCSC’s shareholders do not have dissenter’s rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under Cayman Islands law.
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Q:
What else do I need to do now?
A:
We urge you to read this proxy statement/prospectus, including the Annexes and the documents referred to herein, carefully and in their entirety and to consider how the Business Combination will affect you as a shareholder. Our shareholders should then vote as soon as possible in accordance with the instructions provided in this proxy statement/prospectus and on the enclosed proxy card.
Q:
How do I vote?
A:
If you are a holder of record of PCSC Shares on the record date of the extraordinary general meeting, you may vote in person at the extraordinary general meeting by submitting a proxy for the extraordinary general meeting. You may submit your proxy by completing, signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying pre-addressed postage paid envelope. If you hold your shares in “street name,” which means your shares are held of record by a broker, bank or nominee, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted. In this regard, you must provide the broker, bank or nominee with instructions on how to vote your shares or, if you wish to attend the extraordinary general meeting and vote in person, obtain a proxy from your broker, bank or nominee.
Each PCSC Share that you own in your name entitles you to one vote.
There are three ways to vote your PCSC Shares at the extraordinary general meeting:
You can vote by signing and returning the enclosed proxy card. If you vote by proxy card, your “proxy,” whose name is listed on the proxy card, will vote your shares as you instruct on the proxy card. If you sign, date and return the proxy card without indicating how you wish to vote, your shares will be voted as recommended by the PCSC Board “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal (in the case of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Governing Documents Proposal (in the case of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, “FOR” the Nasdaq Proposal, “FOR” the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, “FOR” the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented at the extraordinary general meeting. Your proxy card must be received by PCSC not less than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment thereof at which the person named in the proxy card proposes to vote. Proxy cards received after this time will not be counted.
You can attend the extraordinary general meeting and vote in person. You will receive a ballot when you arrive. However, if your PCSC Shares are held in the name of your broker, bank or another nominee, you must get a valid legal proxy from the broker, bank or other nominee. That is the only way PCSC can be sure that the broker, bank or nominee has not already voted your PCSC Shares.
You can vote electronically. You may attend, vote and examine the list of shareholders entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting by visiting [•] and entering the control number found on your proxy card.
Q:
If my shares are held in “street name,” will my broker, bank or nominee automatically vote my shares for me?
A:
No. If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other nominee, you are considered the “beneficial holder” of the shares held for you in what is known as “street name.” If this is the case, this proxy statement/prospectus may have been forwarded to you by your brokerage firm, bank or other nominee, or its agent. As the beneficial holder, you have the right to direct your broker, bank or other nominee as to how to vote your shares. If you do not provide voting instructions to your broker on a particular proposal on which your broker does not have discretionary authority to vote, your shares will not be voted on that proposal. This is called a “broker non-vote.” Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on a particular proposal. If you decide to vote, you should provide instructions to your broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote in accordance with the information and procedures provided to you by your broker, bank or other nominee.
Q:
How has the announcement of the Business Combination affected the trading price of the public shares?
A:
On December 4, 2025, the last full trading day before the public announcement of the Business Combination, public shares closed at $10.70 per share. On January 6, 2026, a recent practicable date prior to the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, public shares closed at $13.58 per share.
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Q:
When and where will the extraordinary general meeting be held?
A:
The extraordinary general meeting will be held at [•] a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026, at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, and via a virtual meeting, or at such other time, on such other date and at such other place to which the meeting may be adjourned.
Shareholders may attend the extraordinary general meeting in person. If you wish to attend the extraordinary general meeting in person, you must reserve your attendance by contacting PCSC’s secretary at [•] by 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (at least two business days prior to the extraordinary general meeting). You can participate in the meeting, vote, and submit questions via live webcast by visiting [•].
Q:
How do I attend the virtual extraordinary general meeting?
A:
If you are a registered shareholder, you will receive a proxy card from PCSC’s transfer agent. The form contains instructions on how to attend the virtual extraordinary general meeting including the URL address, along with your control number. You will need your control number for access. If you do not have your control number, contact PCSC’s transfer agent at 917-262-2373, or emailproxy@continentalstock.com.
You can pre-register to attend the virtual extraordinary general meeting starting [•], 2026 at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time (three business days prior to the meeting date). Enter the URL address into your browser [•], enter your control number, name and email address. Once you pre-register you can vote or enter questions in the chat box. At the start of the extraordinary general meeting, you will need to log in again using your control number and will also be prompted to enter your control number if you vote during the extraordinary general meeting.
Shareholders who hold their investments through a bank or broker, will need to contact PCSC’s transfer agent to receive a control number. If you plan to vote at the extraordinary general meeting you will need to have a legal proxy from your bank or broker or if you would like to join and not vote, PCSC’s transfer agent will issue you a guest control number with proof of ownership. In either case you must contact PCSC’s transfer agent for specific instructions on how to receive the control number. PCSC’s transfer agent can be contacted at the number or email address above. Please allow up to 72 hours prior to the meeting for processing your control number.
If you do not have Internet access, you can listen only to the meeting by dialing [•] (toll-free) (or [•] if you are located outside the U.S. and Canada (standard rates apply)) and when prompted enter the pin number [•]. Please note that you will not be able to vote or ask questions at the extraordinary general meeting if you choose to participate telephonically, and your participation on this basis will not count towards quorum.
Q:
Who is entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting?
A:
PCSC has fixed [•], 2026 as the record date for the extraordinary general meeting. If you were a shareholder of PCSC at the close of business on the record date, you are entitled to vote on matters that come before the extraordinary general meeting. However, a shareholder may only vote his or her shares if he or she is present in person or is represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting.
Q:
How many votes do I have?
A:
PCSC shareholders are entitled to one vote at the extraordinary general meeting for each PCSC Share held of record as of the record date at the extraordinary general meeting. As of the close of business on the record date for the extraordinary general meeting, there were 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, of which 8,625,000 were public shares.
Q:
What constitutes a quorum?
A:
A quorum of PCSC shareholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. A quorum will be present at the extraordinary general meeting if one or more shareholders who together hold not less than one-third of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting are represented in person or by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting. As of the record date for the extraordinary general meeting, 3,689,167 PCSC Shares would be required to achieve a quorum at the extraordinary general meeting. As of the record date, the initial shareholders owned of record an aggregate of 2,442,500 PCSC Shares, representing approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares. Therefore, an additional 1,246,667 public shares are required to establish a quorum.
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Q:
What vote is required to approve each proposal at the extraordinary general meeting?
A:
The following votes are required for each proposal at the extraordinary general meeting:
(i)
Business Combination Proposal: The approval of the Business Combination Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
(ii)
Domestication Proposal: The approval of the Domestication Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the holders of issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Domestication Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
(iii)
Governing Documents Proposal: The approval of the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the holders of issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Governing Documents Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
(iv)
Advisory Governing Documents Proposals: The separate approval of each of the six Advisory Governing Documents Proposals requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, on a non-binding and advisory basis only, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. These six proposals are being presented separately in accordance with SEC guidance to give shareholders the opportunity to present their separate views on important corporate governance provisions and will be voted upon on a non-binding advisory basis. This separate vote is not otherwise required by Cayman or Delaware law, but pursuant to SEC guidance, PCSC is required to submit these provisions to its shareholders separately for approval. The shareholder votes regarding these proposals are advisory in nature, and are not binding on PCSC, the PCSC Board, Freenome or the New Freenome Board. Furthermore, the Business Combination is not conditioned on the separate approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals (separate and apart from the approval of the Governing Documents Proposal). Accordingly, regardless of the outcome of the non-binding advisory vote on these proposals, PCSC intends that the Proposed Governing Documents will take effect from the registration of PCSC in the State of Delaware as a corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware, assuming approval of the Business Combination Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal.
(v)
Nasdaq Proposal: The approval of the Nasdaq Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
(vi)
Equity Incentive Plan Proposal: The approval of the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
(vii)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal: The approval of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
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Adjournment Proposal: The approval of the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
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As of the close of business on the record date, there were 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, of which 8,911,250 were PCSC Class A Shares and 2,156,250 were PCSC Class B Shares. The initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 PCSC Shares, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal to approve it.
Approval of the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the holders of issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Domestication Proposal or the Governing Documents Proposal.
Q:
What are the recommendations of the PCSC Board?
A:
The PCSC Board believes that the Business Combination Proposal and the other proposals to be presented at the extraordinary general meeting are in the best interest of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and unanimously recommends that its shareholders vote “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal (in the case of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Governing Documents Proposals (in the case of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, “FOR” the Nasdaq Proposal, “FOR” the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, “FOR” the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented to the extraordinary general meeting.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
Q:
How do the Sponsor and the other initial shareholders intend to vote their shares?
A:
The initial shareholders, being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal), have agreed to vote the PCSC Shares owned by them in favor of all the proposals being presented at the extraordinary general meeting. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, our initial shareholders own approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares. As of the record date of the extraordinary general meeting, there were 8,911,250 PCSC Shares outstanding.
Q:
May the Sponsor and the other initial shareholders purchase public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting?
A: None of our Sponsor, the other initial shareholders nor any of their respective affiliates has purchased, or currently has an intention to purchase, public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. However, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, at any time prior to the extraordinary general meeting, during a period when they are not then aware of any material nonpublic information regarding us or our securities, the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or their respective affiliates may purchase public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. The purpose of such transactions would be to increase the likelihood of satisfaction of the requirements that (i) the Business Combination Proposal, each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock
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Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal are approved by the requisite majorities, (ii) otherwise limit the number of public shares electing to redeem and (iii) New Freenome’s net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) being at least $5,000,001 after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing. If such purchases occur, the public “float” of New Freenome following the Business Combination may be reduced, possibly making it difficult to obtain or maintain the quotation, listing or trading of the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange.
In the event our Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or any of their respective affiliates, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, purchase public shares in privately negotiated transactions from public shareholders who have already elected to exercise their redemption rights, such selling shareholder would be required to revoke their prior elections to redeem their public shares. Any public shares purchased by our Sponsor, the other initial shareholders or any of their respective affiliates would not be voted in favor of the Condition Precedent Proposals, and redemptions rights (if any) over such purchased securities would be waived by the aforementioned persons. Any such purchased securities would also have a purchase price no higher than the redemption price.
In addition, we will file a Current Report on Form 8-K and will (i) amend this proxy statement/prospectus, if such arrangements are entered into prior to effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, or (ii) file a supplement to this proxy statement/prospectus, if such arrangements are entered into after effectiveness of such registration statement, to disclose any arrangements entered into or significant purchases made by any of the aforementioned persons that would affect the vote on the Condition Precedent Proposals or the satisfaction of any closing conditions. Any such disclosures will include descriptions of any arrangements entered into or significant purchases by any of the aforementioned persons, and will describe the material costs of such arrangements to PCSC and Freenome, as well as their potential impact to New Freenome after giving effect to the Business Combination as well as: (i) the number of public shares purchased outside of the redemption offer, along with the purchase price(s) for such shares; (ii) the purpose of any such purchases; (iii) the impact, if any, of the purchases on the likelihood that the Condition Precedent Proposals will be approved; (iv) the identities of the equity holders who sold to our Sponsor, the other initial shareholders or their respective affiliates (if not purchased on the open market) or the nature of the equity holders (e.g., 5% security holders) who sold such public shares; and (v) the number of public shares for which PCSC has received redemption requests pursuant to our redemption offer. None of the funds in the trust account will be used to purchase public shares in such transactions. None of our Sponsor, the other initial shareholders nor any of their respective affiliates will make any such purchases when they are in possession of any material non-public information not disclosed to the seller of such public shares or during a restricted period under Regulation M under the Exchange Act. PCSC hereby represents that any public shares purchased by our Sponsor, the other initial shareholders or any of their respective affiliates in situations in which the tender offer rules regarding restrictions on purchases would apply would not be voted in favor of approving the Condition Precedent Proposals.
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Who is the Sponsor?
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Our Sponsor, Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings, is a Cayman Islands exempted company, which was formed to invest in PCSC. The Sponsor currently owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares. Although our Sponsor is permitted to undertake any activities permitted under the Cayman Companies Act and other applicable law, our Sponsor’s business is focused on investing in PCSC.
Our Sponsor is an affiliate of Perceptive Advisors, a leading life sciences focused investment firm with over $9.5 billion of regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Since its launch in 1999, Perceptive Advisors has focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Our Founders are the founder and management of Perceptive Advisors. Joseph Edelman, our Chairman, founded Perceptive Advisors in 1999. Adam Stone, our Chief Executive Officer, is the Chief Investment Officer of Perceptive Advisors and Michael Altman, our Chief Business Officer, is a Managing Director at Perceptive Advisors. Perceptive Advisors’ investment activity is focused on identifying both private and public companies in the life sciences and medical technology sectors and has investments in 234 companies as of December 31, 2025. The team at Perceptive Advisors consists of trained scientists, physicians and financial analysts who are passionately committed to identifying innovation that can drive critical change to current treatment paradigms. Perceptive Advisors invests across the capital structure and throughout a company’s growth cycle which provides access to a broad universe of management teams and
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companies seeking flexible capital solutions. Perceptive Advisors is also an active investor in pre-IPO financing rounds known as “crossovers.” Perceptive Advisors has invested in over 144 private companies since 2013 and in 2025 met with over 200 private companies in evaluation of private growth financing rounds, crossovers, and pre-IPO analysis. For a description of our management team’s previous experience with other special purpose acquisition vehicles, see “Information about PCSC—Experience with Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles.
The Sponsor is governed by a board of directors consisting of two directors, Adam Stone and Michael Altman, who are U.S. citizens. As such, Messrs. Stone and Altman have voting and investment discretion with respect to the securities held of record by the Sponsor and may each be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership of all of the PCSC Shares held directly by the Sponsor. Additionally, as of March 18, 2026, Mr. Edelman has an aggregate indirect ownership interest in the Sponsor of approximately 37%, and may therefore be considered to have a material interest in the Sponsor.
The Sponsor is not “controlled” (as defined in 31 CFR 800.208) by a foreign person, such that the Sponsor’s involvement in any business combination would be a “covered transaction” (as defined in 31 CFR 800.213). However, it is possible that non-U.S. persons could be involved in our business combination, which may increase the risk that our business combination becomes subject to regulatory review, including review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (“CFIUS”), and that restrictions, limitations or conditions will be imposed by CFIUS. If our business combination with a U.S. business is subject to CFIUS review, the scope of which was expanded by FIRRMA, to include certain non-passive, non-controlling investments in sensitive U.S. businesses and certain acquisitions of real estate even with no underlying U.S. business. FIRRMA, and subsequent implementing regulations that are now in force, also subjects certain categories of investments to mandatory filings. If our potential business combination with a U.S. business falls within CFIUS’s jurisdiction, we may determine that we are required to make a mandatory filing or that we will submit a voluntary notice to CFIUS, or to proceed with a business combination without notifying CFIUS and risk CFIUS intervention, before or after closing a business combination. CFIUS may decide to block or delay our business combination, impose conditions to mitigate national security concerns with respect to such business combination or order us to divest all or a portion of a U.S. business of the combined company without first obtaining CFIUS clearance, which may limit the attractiveness of or prevent us from pursuing certain initial business combination opportunities that we believe would otherwise be beneficial to us and our shareholders. As a result, the pool of potential targets with which we could complete a business combination may be limited and we may be adversely affected in terms of competing with other special purpose acquisition companies which do not have similar foreign ownership issues. A failure to notify CFIUS of a transaction where such notification was required or otherwise warranted based on the national security considerations presented by an investment target may expose our Sponsor and/or the combined company to legal penalties, costs, and/or other adverse reputational and financial effects, thus potentially diminishing the value of the combined company. In addition, CFIUS is actively pursuing transactions that were not notified to it and may ask questions regarding, or impose restrictions or mitigation on, a business combination post-closing.
Moreover, the process of government review, whether by the CFIUS or otherwise, could be lengthy and we have limited time to complete our business combination. If we cannot complete a business combination within 24 months from the closing of our Initial Public Offering because the transaction is still under review or because our business combination is ultimately prohibited by CFIUS or another U.S. government entity, we may be required to liquidate. If we liquidate, shareholders of record may only receive their pro rata portion of funds available in the Trust Account. This will also cause you to lose the investment opportunity in a target company and the chance of realizing future gains on your investment through any price appreciation in the combined company.
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What interests do the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors have in the Business Combination?
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When you consider the recommendation of the PCSC Board in favor of approval of the Business Combination Proposal, you should keep in mind that the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors have interests in the Business Combination that are different from or in addition to (and which may conflict with) the interests of unaffiliated PCSC shareholders. Further, PCSC’s officers and directors have additional fiduciary or contractual obligations to other entities pursuant to which such officer or director is or will be required to present a business combination opportunity to such entity, which are set forth in more detail in the section titled “Information About PCSC — Conflicts of Interest.” We believe there were no such opportunities that were not presented as a result of the existing fiduciary or contractual obligations of our officers and directors to other entities. The PCSC Board was aware of and considered these interests, among other matters, in evaluating and negotiating the Business Combination and Business
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Combination Agreement and in recommending to our shareholders that they vote in favor of the proposals to be presented at the extraordinary general meeting, including the Business Combination Proposal. PCSC shareholders should take these interests into account in deciding whether to approve the proposals presented at the extraordinary general meeting, including the Business Combination Proposal. These interests include, among other things:
the fact that the Sponsor invested in PCSC an aggregate of $2,887,500, comprised of the $25,000 purchase price for 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares, or approximately $0.01 per share, and the $2,862,500 purchase price for 286,250 private placement shares at a purchase price of $10.00 per share. Subsequent to the initial purchase of the PCSC Class B Shares by the Sponsor, the Sponsor transferred 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, to each of PCSC’s three independent directors, being Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song M.D., and Harlan W. Waksal, M.D. Such shares will have a significantly higher value at the time of the Business Combination or be worthless if the Business Combination is not consummated and PCSC is liquidated. Assuming a trading price of $13.58 per share of New Freenome Common Stock (based upon the closing price of the PCSC Class A Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 6, 2026), such 2,442,500 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that are expected to be issued to our initial shareholders at Closing would have an implied aggregate market value of $33.2 million (based upon the closing price of the PCSC Class A Shares on January 6, 2026). However, given that such shares of New Freenome Common Stock will be subject to certain restrictions, including those described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC believes such shares of New Freenome Common Stock have less value. Even if the trading price of the New Freenome Common Stock were as low as approximately $1.19 per share, the aggregate market value of such shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by the initial shareholders would be approximately equal to the initial investment in PCSC by the initial shareholders. Therefore, the Sponsor and its affiliates could earn a positive rate of return on their investments, even if other PCSC shareholders experience a negative rate of return in New Freenome and PCSC’s directors and officers and the Sponsor may have a conflict of interest in determining whether a particular business is an appropriate business with which to effectuate an initial business combination;
the fact that, as a result of the low purchase price paid for the PCSC Class B Shares, if the Business Combination is completed, the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) are likely to be able to make a substantial profit on their investment in PCSC even at a time when the New Freenome Common Stock has lost significant value. Accordingly, the economic interests of the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors diverge from the economic interests of public shareholders because the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors will realize a gain on its investment from the completion of any business combination while public shareholders will realize a gain only if the post-closing trading price exceeds $10.00 per share;
the fact that the initial shareholders have agreed not to redeem any PCSC Shares held by them in connection with a shareholder vote to approve a Business Combination;
the fact that the initial shareholders have agreed to vote any PCSC Shares owned by them in favor of the Business Combination Proposal;
the fact that the initial shareholders have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the trust account with respect to any PCSC Shares (other than public shares subsequently acquired by them) held by them if the Business Combination is not approved and PCSC fails to complete the Business Combination by June 13, 2026;
the fact that the Business Combination Agreement provides for the continued indemnification of PCSC’s existing directors and officers and requires PCSC to purchase, or cause to be purchased, at or prior to the Effective Time, and New Freenome to maintain in effect for a period of six years after the Effective Time, a “tail” policy providing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage for certain PCSC directors and officers after the Business Combination;
the fact that the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors will lose their entire investment in PCSC and will not be reimbursed for any loans extended, fees due or out-of-pocket expenses incurred on PCSC’s behalf related to identifying, investigating, negotiating and completing an initial business combination if the Business Combination is not consummated by June 13, 2026. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC does not owe the Sponsor any outstanding sums pursuant to any working capital loans, promissory notes, the existing administrative services and indemnification agreement between PCSC and the Sponsor, or otherwise;
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the fact that, in connection with the Closing and immediately prior to the Effective Time, the Sponsor may elect to contribute Working Capital Loans, of up to $3,000,000, to PCSC in exchange for PCSC Class A Shares (the “Working Capital Shares”), which are convertible at the option of the Sponsor into shares of New Freenome Common Stock, at a conversion price of $10.00 per share;
the fact that if the trust account is liquidated, including in the event PCSC is unable to complete an initial business combination within the required time period, the Sponsor has agreed to indemnify PCSC to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are not reduced below $10.00 per public share, or such lesser per public share amount as is in the trust account, by the claims of prospective target businesses with which PCSC has entered into an acquisition agreement or claims of any third party for services rendered or products sold to PCSC, but only if such a vendor or target business has not executed a waiver of any and all rights to seek access to the trust account;
the fact that if the Business Combination or another business combination is not consummated by June 13, 2026, PCSC will cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding PCSC Class A Shares for cash and, subject to the approval of its remaining shareholders and the PCSC Board, liquidating and dissolving;
the fact that the Investor Rights Agreement was entered into with the initial shareholders, the Perceptive PIPE Investor and certain Freenome stockholders, which, among other things, (a) gives the initial shareholders, the Perceptive PIPE Investor and certain Freenome stockholders certain registration rights, including the right to have the offer and sale of their shares of New Freenome Common Stock registered on a resale registration statement to be filed by New Freenome shortly after the consummation of the Business Combination;
the fact that the Sponsor Letter Agreement was executed with the initial shareholders, pursuant to which the initial shareholders, among other things, waive all adjustments to the conversion ratio set forth in the Existing Governing Documents with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares, and agree to be bound by certain transfer restrictions with respect to PCSC Shares prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, in each case subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome, Sponsor or each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement;
the fact that the Perceptive PIPE Investor has entered into a subscription agreement to purchase 5,500,000 shares in the PIPE Financing, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Subscription Agreement executed by the Perceptive PIPE Investor. For more information on the assumptions underlying the number of shares described in the foregoing as being issuable on the Closing Date, please see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC—PCSC shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that PCSC’s current shareholders have on the management of New Freenome”;
the fact that the Perceptive PIPE Investor, which is an affiliate of the Sponsor and certain of PCSC’s directors and officers, has a fully diluted equity ownership stake in Freenome of 6.85% (representing shares of Series B, C, D and F Freenome Preferred Stock), which, assuming a no redemption scenario, will convert into 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, or an approximately 4.99% equity stake in New Freenome in connection with the Business Combination. PCSC estimates that, at the Closing, if unrestricted and freely tradeable, such shares would be valued at approximately $56.2 million, based on the $13.58 closing price of the PCSC Class A Shares on January 6, 2026. However, given that such shares of New Freenome Common Stock will be subject to certain restrictions, including those described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC believes such shares have less value. See the assumptions underlying such ownership percentages described in the section entitled “Beneficial Ownership of Securities” and more information to consider under “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC—PCSC shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that PCSC’s current shareholders have on the management of New Freenome.” Actual number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable on the Closing Date will be determined pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreements and the Business Combination Agreement, as applicable;
the fact that Dr. Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, is a director of Freenome;
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the fact that Joseph Edelman, Adam Stone, Michael Altman and Sam Cohn are affiliated with the Perceptive PIPE Investor;
the right of the Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor to hold shares of New Freenome Common Stock following the Business Combination, subject to the terms and conditions of the lock-up restrictions; and
the fact that PCSC may be entitled to distribute or pay over funds held by PCSC outside the Trust Account to the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates prior to the Closing.
In addition, certain persons who are expected to become New Freenome directors after the completion of the Business Combination may have interests in the Business Combination that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of the PCSC shareholders. See “Proposal 1: Business Combination Proposal—Interests of Freenome Directors and Executive Officers in the Business Combination” for more information.
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What happens if I sell my PCSC Shares before the extraordinary general meeting?
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The record date for the extraordinary general meeting is earlier than the date of the extraordinary general meeting and earlier than the date that the Business Combination is expected to be completed. If you transfer your public shares after the applicable record date for the extraordinary general meeting, but before the extraordinary general meeting, unless you grant a proxy to the transferee, you will retain your right to vote at the extraordinary general meeting.
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May I change my vote after I have mailed my signed proxy card?
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If you are a record owner of your shares and you give a proxy, you may change or revoke it at any time before it is exercised by doing any one of the following:
you may send another proxy card with a later date, provided that it is received by PCSC not less than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment thereof at which the person named in the proxy card proposes to vote;
you may notify PCSC’s secretary by writing to Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10003, before the extraordinary general meeting that you have revoked your proxy; or
you may attend the extraordinary general meeting, revoke your proxy, and vote in person, as indicated above.
If your shares are held in “street name” by your broker, bank or another nominee, you must contact your broker, bank or other nominee to change your vote.
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What happens if I fail to take any action with respect to the extraordinary general meeting?
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If you fail to vote with respect to the extraordinary general meeting and the Business Combination Proposal and each other Condition Precedent Proposal is approved by shareholders and the Business Combination is consummated, you will become a stockholder of New Freenome. If you fail to vote with respect to the extraordinary general meeting and the Business Combination Proposal or such other Condition Precedent Proposal is not approved, you will remain a shareholder of PCSC. However, if you fail to vote with respect to the extraordinary general meeting, you will nonetheless be able to elect to redeem your public shares in connection with the Business Combination.
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What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials?
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Shareholders may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this proxy statement/prospectus and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares in more than one brokerage account, you will receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage account in which you hold shares. If you are a holder of record and your shares are registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy card. Please complete, sign, date and return each proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive in order to cast a vote with respect to all of your PCSC Shares.
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Who will solicit and pay the cost of soliciting proxies for the extraordinary general meeting?
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PCSC will pay the cost of soliciting proxies for the extraordinary general meeting. PCSC has engaged Morrow Sodali LLC (“Morrow”) as proxy solicitor to assist in the solicitation of proxies for the extraordinary general
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meeting. PCSC has agreed to pay Morrow a fee of $25,000, plus disbursements, and will reimburse Morrow for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and indemnify Morrow and its affiliates against certain claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses. PCSC and its representatives will ask banks, brokers and other institutions, nominees and fiduciaries to forward the proxy materials to their principals and obtain their authority to execute proxies and voting instructions. PCSC will reimburse them for their reasonable expenses. PCSC’s directors and officers may also solicit proxies by telephone, by facsimile, by mail, on the Internet or in person. They will not be paid any additional amounts for soliciting proxies.
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Where can I find the voting results of the extraordinary general meeting?
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The preliminary voting results will be announced at the extraordinary general meeting. PCSC will publish final voting results of the extraordinary general meeting in a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days after the extraordinary general meeting.
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Who can help answer my questions?
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If you have questions about the Business Combination or if you need additional copies of the proxy statement/prospectus or the enclosed proxy card you should contact:
Morrow Sodali LLC
333 Ludlow Street, 5th Floor, South Tower
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Individuals call toll-free: (800) 662-5200
Banks and brokers call collect: (203) 658-9400
E-mail: PCSC.info@investor.morrowsodali.com
You also may obtain additional information about PCSC from documents filed with the SEC by following the instructions in the section entitled “Where You Can Find More Information; Incorporation by Reference.” If you are a holder of public shares and you intend to seek redemption of your public shares, you will need to tender or deliver your public shares (and share certificates (if any) and other redemption forms) (either physically or electronically) to the PCSC transfer agent, at the address below prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting). If you have questions regarding the certification of your position or delivery of your stock, please contact:
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
One State Street Plaza, 30th Floor
New York, New York 10004
Attention: SPAC Redemption Team
E-mail: spacredemptions@continentalstock.com
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SUMMARY OF THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
This summary highlights selected information from this proxy statement/prospectus and does not contain all of the information that is important to you. To better understand the proposals to be submitted for a vote at the extraordinary general meeting, including the Business Combination, you should read this proxy statement/prospectus, including the Annexes, such as the Business Combination Agreement attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus and other documents referred to herein, carefully and in their entirety. The Business Combination Agreement is the legal document that governs the Business Combination and the other transactions that will be undertaken in connection with the Business Combination. The Business Combination Agreement is also described in detail in this proxy statement/prospectus in the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—The Business Combination Agreement.”
Parties to the Business Combination
Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp
PCSC is a blank check company incorporated on March 22, 2024 as a Cayman Islands exempted company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
PCSC Class A Shares are currently listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “PCSC.”
PCSC’s principal executive offices are located at 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10003, and its phone number is (212) 284-2300.
StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp.
Merger Sub I is a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC. Merger Sub I was formed solely for the purpose of effecting the Business Combination and has not carried on any activities other than those in connection with the Business Combination. The address and telephone number for Merger Sub I’s principal executive offices are the same as those for PCSC.
StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC
Merger Sub II is a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC. Merger Sub II was formed solely for the purpose of effecting the Business Combination and has not carried on any activities other than those in connection with the Business Combination. The address and telephone number for Merger Sub II’s principal executive offices are the same as those for PCSC.
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Freenome is a development stage, early cancer detection company developing blood-based screening tests leveraging a proprietary artificial intelligence/machine learning multiomics technology platform to transform multi-cancer and ultimately multi-disease detection.
Freenome is developing a range of blood-based cancer screening tests. Its lead product, SimpleScreen CRC (v1), has been submitted to the FDA for premarket approval, with a decision expected in 2026, and an improved version is also in development. A blood-based lung cancer test aimed at high-risk individuals is on track to launch in the second half of 2026 . Freenome also recently initiated a clinical study which will inform its plans and timing with respect to a regulatory submission to the FDA to support clinical validation of an in vitro device. Looking ahead, Freenome’s preliminary strategy is to eventually expand its platform to screen for more than ten types of cancer, with a broader general-population offering planned for the longer term, each subject to regulatory approval.
Freenome currently has no products approved for commercial sale in the United States and has not generated any material revenue to date, and it continues to incur significant R&D and other expenses related to ongoing operations. Freenome’s ability to generate product revenue sufficient to achieve profitability, if ever, will depend on premarket approval of the SimpleScreen CRC (v1) and future development of multi-cancer early detection tests.
Freenome has incurred operating losses in each year since its inception. Freenome’s net losses were $219.3 million and $274.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, Freenome had an accumulated deficit of $1.3 billion.
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Freenome’s principal executive offices are located at Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd, Brisbane, California 94005, and its phone number is (650) 446-6630.
Background and Material Terms of the Business Combination
PCSC is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Following the completion of its initial public offering on June 13, 2024, at the direction of the PCSC Board, representatives of PCSC, including Messrs. Stone and Poukalov, and Dr. Hukkelhoven commenced an active, targeted search for potential business combination candidates, leveraging the Sponsor’s network of investment bankers, private equity firms and hedge funds (including Perceptive Advisors and its affiliates), consulting firms, legal and accounting firms, and numerous other business relationships, as well as the prior experience and network of PCSC’s officers and directors. During this targeted search, PCSC reviewed approximately 200 potential business combination targets and conducted varying levels of preliminary due diligence on each, and evaluated and analyzed each as a potential business combination target based on, among other things, publicly available information and other market research available to PCSC and its representatives and their existing knowledge of the potential targets as a result of their network and existing relationships. Between October 2024 and December 2024, PCSC submitted non-binding term sheets to two companies, neither of which progressed to a business combination. Thereafter, PCSC continued to assess other potential business combination targets. Through this process, and based on discussion with members of the PCSC Board, PCSC further refined its focus and determined to concentrate its near-term efforts on a smaller set of potential business combination targets, including Freenome, that PCSC believed were the most compelling opportunities relative to the others reviewed.
On February 19, 2025, Dr. Hukkelhoven, in her capacity as an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, reached out to the other members of the Freenome Board, consisting of Deepika Pakianathan, Douglas VanOort, Randal Scott, Peter Kolchinsky, Moritz Hartmann, and Josh Lauer, to inquire whether Freenome would be interested in exploring a potential business combination with PCSC. The Perceptive PIPE Investor, was as of such time, and remains, an existing investor in Freenome, and Dr. Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, was as of such time, and remains, a member of the Freenome Board. As the Perceptive PIPE Investor has been an investor in Freenome since 2019, the Perceptive PIPE Investor has continuously monitored Freenome’s business progress and capital needs. Dr. Hukkelhoven has been a representative appointed by the Perceptive PIPE Investor on the Freenome Board since 2020. At the direction of the Freenome Board, Dr. Hukkelhoven informed the Perceptive PIPE Investor that Freenome was interested in exploring a capital raising transaction involving the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Dr. Hukkelhoven proposed the terms of the PIPE Financing to the Perceptive PIPE Investor. For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal — Interests of PCSC’s Sponsor, Directors and Officers in the Business Combination.
The key terms of the Business Combination Agreement are the result of extensive negotiations between the representatives of PCSC and Freenome, each in consultation with its advisors, which occurred between mid-May 2025 through early August 2025. During such period, Freenome was also negotiating its exclusive licensing agreement with Exact Sciences Corporation (“Exact Sciences”) to advance the commercialization of Freenome’s colorectal (CRC) blood-based screening test, which was ultimately signed and announced on August 6, 2025 (the “Exact Sciences Transaction”). The terms of the Exact Sciences Transaction included an upfront payment by Exact Sciences to Freenome of $75 million, as well as potential milestone payments of up to $700 million in connection with specified regulatory developments, royalties on test sales, $20 million in funding for joint R&D expenses leveraging the technology for three years and a convertible note of $50 million at an interest rate of 5% per annum.
On August 6, 2025, PCSC and Freenome executed the Non-Binding Term Sheet, setting out the material terms of the Business Combination, including that Freenome would be valued at approximately $1.05 billion on a post-Business Combination equity value basis, taking into account, among other things, (i) an assumed $300 million in aggregate proceeds from (a) the PIPE Financing (which would include at least $25 million expected to be contributed by Perceptive Advisors or its affiliates and at least $50 million expected to be contributed by RA Capital or its affiliates) and (b) the Trust Account at the closing, and (ii) an agreed pre-Business Combination base equity value for Freenome of $725 million. The Non-Binding Term Sheet further contemplated, among other things, (a) certain adjustments for leakage to the Freenome base equity value, (b) that any proceeds from the Exact Sciences Transaction or any transaction entered into with Roche would not be counted as part of the base equity value of Freenome and that any shares or other equity interests of Freenome issued and outstanding in connection with such transactions would not be taken into account as part of the Freenome shares outstanding as of immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination
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for purposes of determining the applicable Exchange Ratio, (c) that in addition to other customary closing conditions, the obligation of Freenome to consummate the Business Combination would be subject to there being Aggregate Transaction Proceeds of at least $250,000,000, (d) a six-month lockup period after consummation of the Business Combination with respect to New Freenome shares to be issued to insider Freenome stockholders, including Perceptive Advisors and RA Capital, in the Business Combination, as well as certain demand and piggyback registration rights for certain stockholders, and (e) an Exclusivity Period binding on both PCSC and Freenome.
Between October 6, 2025 and December 4, 2025, PCSC and Freenome, with the assistance of their respective advisors, exchanged and negotiated drafts of the definitive Business Combination Agreement, the disclosure schedules to the Business Combination Agreement and the other ancillary documents, including the Investor Rights Agreement, the Transaction Support Agreement, the New Freenome certificate of incorporation and bylaws, the Lock-Up Agreement and the Sponsor Letter Agreement.
Concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement and the related ancillary documents, on December 5, 2025, the PIPE Investors executed and delivered the Subscription Agreements, which provided for binding subscriptions to purchase an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock at $10.00 per share.
As contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the structure and timing of the Business Combination and the PIPE Financing are consistent with common practice in initial business combination transactions consummated by special purpose acquisition companies. In addition, the timing for the consummation of the Business Combination provided for in the Business Combination Agreement and the Subscription Agreements, which was effectively as soon as reasonably practicable following the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, was determined and agreed by the parties in light of general business considerations weighing in favor of consummating the transaction promptly and the deadline for PCSC to complete an initial business combination by June 13, 2026 (unless otherwise extended).
For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal—Background and Material Terms of the Business Combination.”
The Business Combination Agreement
Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement: (a) at least one business day prior to the Closing Date, PCSC will de-register from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands, upon which PCSC will change its name to “Freenome, Inc.”; (b) Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the merger and, after giving effect to the First Merger, Freenome will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC, (c) as soon as practicable following the Effective Time, but no later than one business day following the Effective Time, Freenome, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, will merge with and into Merger Sub II, with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company in the Second Merger, and (d) the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and documents related thereto, all as described in more detail in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus. References herein to New Freenome denote PCSC following the Business Combination.
As further described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus,
the Domestication is intended to occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date. In connection with the Domestication, (1)(a) immediately prior to the Domestication, the holders of each issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Share will elect to convert their PCSC Class B Shares into PCSC Class A Shares, (b) immediately prior to the Domestication, PCSC will effect the redemption of the public shares initially issued in PCSC’s initial public offering that are validly submitted for redemption and not withdrawn, (c) and after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, upon the Domestication, each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share will convert automatically by operation of law, on a one-for-one basis, into one share of New Freenome Common Stock, and (2) upon the Domestication, the governing documents of PCSC will become the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws as described in this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex H and Annex I, and PCSC’s name will change to “Freenome, Inc.”; and
at the Effective Time, (i) the Freenome Common Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including such shares issued upon the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, but excluding Freenome Common Shares held in treasury or by Freenome
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stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such Freenome Common Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL) will be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to the Exchange Ratio, which is based on an implied Freenome base equity value of $725,000,000 and subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the Business Combination Agreement; (ii) each Freenome Option, whether vested or unvested, will cease to represent the right to purchase Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover Option under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, in an amount equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Freenome Common Shares subject to such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, and generally subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (iii) each Freenome RSU Award, whether vested or unvested, will cease to have any rights in respect of the Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover RSU Award that settles in a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as to be set forth on an allocation schedule, that will generally be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time.
For more information about the Business Combination, please see the section titled “Business Combination Proposal—The Business Combination Agreement.” A copy of the Business Combination Agreement is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A.
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Structure Diagrams
The following diagrams illustrate in simplified terms the current structure of PCSC and Freenome, the Business Combination, and the expected structure of Freenome immediately following the Closing.
Simplified Pre-Combination Structure


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The Domestication


The First Merger

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The Second Merger


Simplified Post-Combination Structure

+
Includes the Perceptive PIPE Investor.
*
The Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal).
**
Previously Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp before the Domestication.
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PIPE Financing
In connection with entering into the Business Combination Agreement, on December 5, 2025, PCSC entered into Subscription Agreements with the PIPE Investors. Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the PIPE Investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase, and PCSC agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors, on the Closing Date immediately following the Closing, an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock for a purchase price of $10.00 per share, and aggregate gross proceeds of $240.0 million.
Existing Freenome stockholders (other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor and investors who were existing PCSC shareholders) subscribed for approximately $72.4 million of the PIPE Financing. Existing PCSC shareholders (other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor and investors who were existing Freenome stockholders) subscribed for approximately $15.0 million of the PIPE Financing. PIPE Investors who were both existing shareholders of PCSC and Freenome (other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor) subscribed for approximately $52.6 million of the PIPE Financing. The Perceptive PIPE Investor subscribed for an aggregate of $55 million of the PIPE Financing. Investors who were neither existing Freenome stockholders nor existing PCSC shareholders subscribed for approximately $45.0 million of the PIPE Financing.
The obligations of each party to consummate the PIPE Financing are conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the New Freenome Common Stock (including the New Freenome Common Stock issuable to the PIPE Investors pursuant to the Subscription Agreements) having been approved for listing on Nasdaq; and (ii) satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the closing of the transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. The obligations of the PIPE Investors to consummate the PIPE Financing are further subject to additional conditions, including, among other things: (i) the Business Combination Agreement shall not have been amended, modified, or supplemented, and no condition waived thereunder, in a manner that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that a PIPE Investor would reasonably expect to receive under the Subscription Agreement; (ii) the material truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties of PCSC in the Subscription Agreement, subject to customary bringdown standards; (iii) no subscription agreement, or other agreements or understandings (including side letters) entered into in connection with the sale of New Freenome Common Stock under the Subscription Agreements, with any other PIPE Investors shall have been amended, modified, or waived in any manner that benefits such other PIPE Investor unless all PIPE Investors have been offered substantially the same benefits; and (iv) there has not occurred any material adverse effect or parent material adverse effect since the date of the Subscription Agreement that is continuing. See “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—PIPE Financing.
Lock-Up Agreement
In connection with the Closing, the Sponsor and certain former Freenome stockholders will enter into the Lock-Up Agreement with PCSC. Pursuant to the Lock-Up Agreement, the Sponsor and certain Freenome stockholders will agree not to transfer (except for certain permitted transfers) any shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by such holder after the Domestication until six (6) months after the Closing Date. See “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Lock-up Agreements.
Sources and Uses of Proceeds
The following tables summarize the anticipated sources and uses of funds in the Business Combination, in various redemption scenarios. Such tables are for illustrative purposes only. Where actual amounts are not known or knowable, the figures below represent good faith estimates of such amounts.
Sources and Uses of Proceeds (No Redemptions Scenario) (in millions)
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of funds for the Business Combination assuming no redemptions by PCSC shareholders.
Sources
 
Uses
 
Cash in Trust Account(1)
$91.9
Cash to Balance Sheet
$387.2
Marketable Securities of Freenome
138.1
Marketable securities to Balance Sheet
138.1
Existing Cash Balances, as of December 31, 2025
79.4
Estimated Unpaid Transaction Expenses, as of December 31, 2025
24.1
Cash Proceeds from the PIPE Financing
240.0
 
 
Total Sources
$549.4
Total Uses
$549.4
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Sources and Uses of Proceeds (25% Redemptions Scenario) (in millions)
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of funds for the Business Combination assuming 25% redemptions by PCSC shareholders.
Sources
 
Uses
 
Cash in Trust Account(1)
91.9
Cash to Balance Sheet
364.2
Marketable Securities of Freenome
138.1
Marketable securities to Balance Sheet
138.1
Existing Cash Balances, as of December 31, 2025
79.4
Redemption of PCSC Class A Shares held by public shareholders(2)
23.0
Cash Proceeds from the PIPE Financing
240.0
Estimated Unpaid Transaction Expenses, as of December 31, 2025
24.1
Total Sources
549.4
Total Uses
549.4
Sources and Uses of Proceeds (50% Redemptions Scenario) (in millions)
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of funds for the Business Combination assuming 50% redemptions by PCSC shareholders.
Sources
 
Uses
 
Cash in Trust Account(1)
91.9
Cash to Balance Sheet
341.3
Marketable Securities of Freenome
138.1
Marketable securities to Balance Sheet
138.1
Existing Cash Balances, as of December 31, 2025
79.4
Redemption of PCSC Class A Shares held by public shareholders(2)
45.9
Cash Proceeds from the PIPE Financing
240.0
Estimated Unpaid Transaction Expenses, as of December 31, 2025
24.1
Total Sources
549.4
Total Uses
549.4
Sources and Uses of Proceeds (Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario)
(in millions)
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of funds for the Business Combination assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
Sources
 
Uses
 
Cash in Trust Account(1)
91.9
Cash to Balance Sheet
317.2
Marketable Securities of Freenome
138.1
Marketable securities to Balance Sheet
138.1
Existing Cash Balances, as of December 31, 2025
79.4
Redemption of PCSC Class A Shares held by public shareholders(2)
70.0
Cash Proceeds from the PIPE Financing
240.0
Estimated Unpaid Transaction Expenses, as of December 31, 2025
24.1
Total Sources
549.4
Total Uses
549.4
(1)
Reflects the amount in the trust account as of December 31, 2025.
(2)
Assumes a redemption price of $10.65 per share, based on the amount in the trust account as of December 31, 2025.
Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination
Under the Business Combination Agreement, the obligations of the parties to consummate the Business Combination are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions of the respective parties, including, without limitation, the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds equaling no less than $250.0 million. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition has not been satisfied. The parties intend to satisfy the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition through the PIPE Financing and through amounts released to us from the trust account. In the event the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition is not satisfied as a result of redemptions of public shares which reduce the amount available to be released to us from the trust account, Freenome may, in its sole discretion, waive the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition. If Freenome waives the Aggregate Transaction
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Proceeds Condition, PCSC intends to file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of such event, however such condition may be waived at any time prior to the Closing, including after the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting, and, given such timing, you may not be notified before the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting. For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal—The Business Combination Agreement—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination.
Termination
The Business Combination Agreement may be terminated under certain customary and limited circumstances at any time prior to the Closing, including, among others, the following: (i) by either PCSC or Freenome if the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are not consummated on or prior to September 5, 2026; (ii) by either PCSC or Freenome if the requisite approvals by the PCSC shareholders of the Condition Precedent Proposals are not obtained at the extraordinary general meeting (including any adjournment thereof); (iii) by PCSC, if Freenome has not delivered, or caused to be delivered to PCSC, the Freenome Stockholder Written Consent or the Transaction Support Agreements as and when required under the Business Combination Agreement; (iv) by PCSC or Freenome, if Freenome or PCSC, as applicable, has breached any of its respective representations, warranties, agreements or covenants under the Business Combination Agreement, and such breach or failure would render certain conditions precedent to the Closing incapable of being satisfied, and such breach or failure is not cured by the time allotted in the Business Combination Agreement; and (v) by the mutual written consent of PCSC and Freenome.
If the Business Combination Agreement is validly terminated, none of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement will have any liability or any further obligation under the Business Combination Agreement other than in the case of a willful breach of any covenant or agreement under the Business Combination Agreement or fraud. For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal—The Business Combination Agreement—Termination.”
Related Agreements
In connection with the Business Combination, certain other related agreements have been, or will be entered into on or prior to the closing of the Business Combination, including the Transaction Support Agreements, the Sponsor Letter Agreement, and the Investor Rights Agreement. See “—Related Agreements” for more information.
Ownership of New Freenome
The following tables illustrate estimated ownership levels in New Freenome, immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination, based on varying levels of redemptions by public shareholders. In the following tables, the No Redemptions Scenario, the 25% Redemptions Scenario, the 50% Redemptions Scenario and the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario each assume that the $250.0 million Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition is satisfied through a combination of the $240.0 million PIPE Financing and retained funds in the trust account. In the event the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition is not satisfied as a result of redemptions of public shares which reduce the amount available to be released to us from the trust account, Freenome may, in its sole discretion, waive the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition. If Freenome waives the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition, PCSC intends to file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of such event, however such condition may be waived at any time prior to the Closing, including after the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting, and, given such timing, you may not be notified before the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting.
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The following table excludes the dilutive effect of Rollover Options, Rollover RSU Awards, the Exact Sciences Note (as defined in section “Description of New Freenome Securities—Outstanding Exact Sciences Convertible Note”), and shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will initially be available for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
 
Pro Forma Combined
 
No Redemptions
Scenario
25% Redemptions
Scenario
50% Redemptions
Scenario
Aggregate
Transaction
Proceeds
Condition
Redemptions
Scenario
 
Shares
%
Shares
%
Shares
%
Shares
%
PCSC public
shareholders(1)
8,625,000
7.66%
6,468,750
5.85%
4,312,500
3.98%
2,056,878
1.94%
Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor(2)
13,554,087
12.03%
13,554,087
12.26%
13,554,087
12.51%
13,554,087
12.77%
PCSC independent directors(3)
90,000
0.08%
90,000
0.08%
90,000
0.08%
90,000
0.08%
Freenome stockholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Roche)(4)
52,699,707
46.77%
52,699,707
47.69%
52,699,707
48.64%
52,699,707
49.67%
PIPE Investors (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor)(5)
18,500,000
16.42%
18,500,000
16.74%
18,500,000
17.07%
18,500,000
17.44%
Roche(6)
19,198,197
17.04%
19,198,197
17.37%
19,198,197
17.72%
19,198,197
18.09%
Pro forma total shares of the New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at
Closing
112,666,991
100.00%
110,510,741
100.00%
108,354,491
100.00%
106,098,869
100.00%
*
Less than 1%.
(1)
Amount comprises the unredeemed public shares in a variety of redemptions scenarios. This amount reflects the assumed redemption of 0 shares under the No Redemptions Scenario, 2,156,250 shares redeemed under the 25% Redemptions Scenario, 4,312,500 shares redeemed under the 50% Redemptions Scenario, and 6,568,122 shares redeemed under the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
(2)
Amount includes 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the Sponsor, 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares, held by Sponsor, 5,500,000 shares purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor as part of the PIPE Financing, and 5,611,587 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration.
(3)
Amount includes 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal).
(4)
Amount includes 71,089,352 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued to Freenome stockholders less 5,611,587 and 12,778,058 shares that will be held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Roche, respectively, which are presented in the rows labeled “Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor” and “Roche.” The amounts in the table do not include the potentially dilutive shares that could be issued, specifically 8,252,587 Rollover Options issued to holders of Freenome Options (whether vested or unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time), 4,291,830 Rollover RSU Awards issued to holders of Freenome RSU Awards (whether vested or unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time) and 3,441,094 shares which would be issued upon Exact Sciences’ optional election to convert the Exact Sciences Note (assuming accrued interest through May 31, 2026).
(5)
Amount includes the 18,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to the PIPE Investors, less the 5,500,000 shares to be purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor as part of the PIPE Financing (which are presented in the row labeled “Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor”).
(6)
Includes 12,778,058 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration and 6,420,139 shares of Freenome Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Roche Convertible Note. The Roche Convertible Note (including the principal amount and accrued interest) will automatically convert into shares of New Freenome Common Stock at a conversion price of $12.00 in connection with the Closing. This amount assumes accrued interest through May 31, 2026.
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The following table shows possible sources of dilution and the extent of such dilution that non-redeeming public shareholders could experience in connection with the closing of the Business Combination. The table excludes shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will initially be available for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as such shares are not expected to be outstanding on the Closing Date.
 
Pro Forma Combined, Including Dilutive Instruments
 
No Redemptions
Scenario
25% Redemptions
Scenario
50% Redemptions
Scenario
Aggregate
Transaction
Proceeds
Condition
Redemptions
Scenario
 
Shares
%
Shares
%
Shares
%
Shares
%
PCSC public
shareholders(1)
8,625,000
6.71%
6,468,750
5.12%
4,312,500
3.47%
2,056,878
1.69%
Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor(2)
13,554,087
10.54%
13,554,087
10.72%
13,554,087
10.91%
13,554,087
11.11%
PCSC independent directors(3)
90,000
0.07%
90,000
0.07%
90,000
0.07%
90,000
0.07%
Freenome Stockholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investors and Roche)(4)
52,699,707
41.00%
52,699,707
41.70%
52,699,707
42.42%
52,699,707
43.20%
PIPE Investors (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor)(5)
18,500,000
14.39%
18,500,000
14.64%
18,500,000
14.89%
18,500,000
15.17%
Rollover Options(6)
8,252,587
6.42%
8,252,587
6.53%
8,252,587
6.64%
8,252,587
6.77%
Rollover RSU Awards(7)
4,291,830
3.34%
4,291,830
3.40%
4,291,830
3.45%
4,291,830
3.52%
Roche(8)
19,198,197
14.94%
19,198,197
15.19%
19,198,197
15.45%
19,198,197
15.74%
Exact Sciences(9)
3,333,333
2.59%
3,333,333
2.64%
3,333,333
2.68%
3,333,333
2.73%
Pro forma total shares of the New Freenome Common Stock outstanding at
Closing
128,544,741
100.00%
126,388,491
100.00%
124,232,241
100.00%
121,976,619
100.00%
*
Less than 1%.
(1)
Amount comprises the unredeemed public shares in a variety of redemptions scenarios. This amount reflects the assumed redemption of 0 shares under the No Redemptions Scenario, 2,156,250 shares redeemed under the 25% Redemptions Scenario, 4,312,500 shares redeemed under the 50% Redemptions Scenario, and 6,568,122 shares redeemed under the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
(2)
Amount includes 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the Sponsor, 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares held by Sponsor, 5,500,000 shares purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor as part of the PIPE Financing, and 5,611,587 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration.
(3)
Amount includes 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal).
(4)
Amount includes 71,089,352 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued to Freenome stockholders less 5,611,587 and 12,778,058 shares that will be held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Roche, respectively, which are presented in the rows labeled “Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor” And “Roche.”
(5)
Amount includes the 18,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to the PIPE Investors, less the 5,500,000 shares to be purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor as part of the PIPE Financing (which are presented in the row labeled “Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor”).
(6)
Amount comprises the potentially dilutive shares that could be issued pursuant to 8,252,587 Rollover Options issued to holders of Freenome Options (whether vested or unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time) in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. Does not include shares the Initial Equity Awards and Anti-Dilution Equity Awards.
(7)
Amount comprises the potentially dilutive shares that could be issued pursuant to 4,291,830 Rollover RSU Awards issued to holders of Freenome RSU Awards (whether vested or unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time) in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. Does not include shares the Initial Equity Awards and Anti-Dilution Equity Awards.
(8)
Includes 12,778,058 shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued as Mergers Consideration and 6,420,139 shares of Freenome Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Roche Convertible Note. The Roche Convertible Note (including the principal amount and accrued interest) will automatically convert into shares of New Freenome Common Stock at a conversion price of $12.00 in connection with the Closing. This amount assumes accrued interest through May 31, 2026.
(9)
Includes 3,333,333 shares of New Freenome Common Stock which would be issued upon Exact Sciences’ optional election to convert the Exact Sciences Note.
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Share ownership presented in the two tables above is only presented for illustrative purposes and does not necessarily reflect what New Freenome’s share ownership will be after the Closing. PCSC and New Freenome cannot predict how many of the public shareholders will exercise their right to have their public shares redeemed for cash. As a result, the redemption amount and the number of public shares redeemed in connection with the Business Combination may differ from the amounts presented above, and therefore the ownership percentages of public shareholders may also differ if the actual redemptions are different from these assumptions. The public shareholders that do not elect to redeem their public shares will experience immediate dilution as a result of the Business Combination. The public shareholders currently own approximately 77.9% of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares. As noted in the above table, even if no public shareholders redeem their public shares in the Business Combination, the public shareholders’ ownership will decrease from approximately 77.9% of the PCSC Shares prior to the Business Combination to owning approximately 7.66% of the total outstanding New Freenome Common Stock at the Closing. As redemptions increase, the overall percentage ownership held by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal), Freenome Stockholders and the PIPE Investors will increase as compared to the overall percentage ownership and voting percentage held by public shareholders, thereby increasing dilution to public shareholders. For more information about the consideration to be received in the Business Combination, these scenarios, and the underlying assumptions, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information.” See also “Risk Factors—The public shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination and due to future issuances of equity awards to Freenome employees, directors, or consultants. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that our current shareholders have on the management of New Freenome.
Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Executive Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination
In considering the recommendation of the PCSC Board in favor of approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal, PCSC shareholders should keep in mind that the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors have interests in the Business Combination that are different from or in addition to (and which may conflict with) the interests of unaffiliated PCSC shareholders. Further, PCSC’s officers and directors have additional fiduciary or contractual obligations to other entities pursuant to which such officer or director is or will be required to present a business combination opportunity to such entity, which are set forth in more detail in the section titled “Information About PCSC—Conflicts of Interest.” We believe there were no such opportunities that were not presented as a result of the existing fiduciary or contractual obligations of our officers and directors to other entities. The PCSC Board was aware of and considered these interests, among other matters, in evaluating and negotiating the Business Combination and Business Combination Agreement and in recommending to our shareholders that they vote in favor of the proposals to be presented at the extraordinary general meeting, including the Business Combination Proposal. PCSC shareholders should take these interests into account in deciding whether to approve the proposals presented at the extraordinary general meeting, including the Business Combination Proposal. See “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Executive Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination.
Compensation to be Received by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s Officers and Directors in Connection with the Business Combination and PIPE Financing
Set forth below is a summary of the amount of compensation and securities received or to be received by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors in connection with the Business Combination and PIPE Financing.
 
Securities to be Received
Other Compensation
The Sponsor
Assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario: (i) 2,066,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares in the Domestication, which were initially purchased prior to PCSC’s initial public
Reimbursement for Working Capital Loans to PCSC. To date, PCSC has no outstanding borrowings under Working Capital Loans.

$15,000 per month through the Closing for office space, secretarial
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Securities to be Received
Other Compensation
 
offering for approximately $0.01 per share and (ii) 286,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares in the Domestication, which were initially purchased in a private placement that closed concurrently with PCSC’s initial public offering at a price of $10.00 per share.
and administrative services. As of December 31, 2025, PCSC incurred $180,000 in fees for these services, of which such amount is included in accrued expenses in PCSC’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2025.

Continued indemnification and the continuation of directors’ and officer’s liability insurance after the Business Combination.
 
 
 
Perceptive PIPE Investor
Assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario: (i) 5,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor for $10.00 per share in the PIPE Financing, for an aggregate amount of $55.0 million, and (iii) 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of Freenome capital stock in the First Merger, which is determined by reference to the Exchange Ratio.
Continued indemnification after the Business Combination.
 
 
 
PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal)
Each will receive 30,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by them in the Domestication, which shares were issued to them as consideration for services to PCSC.
Reimbursement for Working Capital Loans to PCSC. To date, PCSC has no outstanding borrowings under Working Capital Loans.

Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred related to identifying, negotiating, investigating and completing the Business Combination; no such amounts are outstanding as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus.

Continued indemnification and the continuation of directors’ and officer’s liability insurance after the Business Combination.
The securities to be issued to the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors may result in a material dilution of the equity interests of non-redeeming public shareholders. PCSC’s independent directors are not members of the Sponsor and are not affiliates of the Perceptive PIPE Investor. None of the funds in the trust account will be used to compensate our officers or directors. Except for administrative services fees and office rental fees paid or to be paid to the Sponsor, no compensation of any kind, including finder’s and consulting fees, have been paid or will be paid to the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, officers and directors, or any of their respective affiliates, for services rendered prior to or in connection with the completion of the Business Combination. However, as detailed above, these individuals will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities on our behalf such as identifying potential target businesses and performing due diligence on suitable business combinations, as discussed above. The reimbursement of expenses and advances to the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors may result in a material dilution of the equity interests of non-redeeming public shareholders.
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The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination
Before unanimously determining that the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, each ancillary agreement, and the Business Combination were fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole, the Special Committee and the PCSC Board considered a wide variety of factors in connection with their evaluation of the Business Combination. In light of the complexity of the factors considered, the Special Committee and the PCSC Board, as a whole, did not consider it practicable to, and did not attempt to, quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the specific factors they took into account in reaching their respective decisions. Rather, the Special Committee and the PCSC Board based their evaluation, negotiation and recommendation of the Business Combination on the totality of information available and the factors presented to and considered by them. In addition, individual members of the Special Committee and the PCSC Board may have given different weights to different factors.
The PCSC Board and the Special Committee reached its unanimous decision in light of a variety of factors, including but not limited to Freenome’s novel technology for early cancer detection, accompanied with positive data, Freenome’s critical and valuable commercial partnerships, Freenome’s market opportunity, Freenome’s experienced leadership team, and the size of the PIPE Financing committed. The Special Committee also reviewed the financial analysis and opinion of Scalar rendered to the Special Committee to the effect that, as of December 4, 2025 and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken, and other matters considered by Scalar in connection with the opinion, the consideration to be delivered to the Freenome Stockholders in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination was fair, from a financial point of view, to the PCSC Unaffiliated Shareholders. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board also considered a variety of factors and risks, potentially weighing negatively against pursuing the Business Combination, including, but not limited to macroeconomic risks that may cause Freenome’s future financial performance to not meet the Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s present expectations, the risk of regulatory changes that may adversely affect Freenome’s projected financial results and the other business benefits anticipated to result from the Business Combination, the redemption risk, the risk that PCSC shareholders may fail to provide the votes necessary to effect the Business Combination, the risks and costs to PCSC if the Business Combination is not completed, including the fact that PCSC may be forced to liquidate if PCSC being unable to effect a business combination by June 13, 2026 (unless otherwise extended), the risk that Closing may not occur due to failure to satisfy Closing conditions to the Business Combination, and the absence of possible structural protections for minority shareholders.
For more information about the Special Committee’s and PCSC Board’s reasons for the approval of the Business Combination, see “Business Combination Proposal — The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination.
Opinion of Scalar, LLC
On December 4, 2025, Scalar rendered its oral opinion to the Special Committee, subsequently confirmed in writing, as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, as of such date, to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than (i) Freenome, (ii) Sponsor, (iii) the Key Supporting Company Stockholders, (iv) PCSC Class A Shareholders who elect to redeem their shares prior to or in connection with the Transaction, and (v) the PIPE Investors, (collectively, along with their respective affiliates, the “Excluded Parties”)) of the consideration to be delivered to the Freenome Stockholders in the Transaction, without giving effect to any impact of the Transaction on any particular PCSC Class A Shareholder other than in its capacity as a PCSC Class A Shareholder, and (2) PCSC. The full text of Scalar’s written opinion, dated December 4, 2025, which sets forth the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken, and other matters considered by Scalar in connection with the opinion are fully described in the subsection “Business Combination Proposal— Opinion of Scalar, LLC”. A copy of Scalar’s opinion is attached hereto as Annex L. The summary of Scalar’s opinion in this proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Scalar’s written opinion. Scalar’s opinion was provided for the information and assistance of the Special Committee and does not constitute a recommendation as to how any shareholder of PCSC should vote or act (including with respect to any redemption rights) with respect to the Transaction or any other matter.
The Extraordinary General Meeting of PCSC
The following is a summary of the process and procedures for registering for and attending the extraordinary general meeting, and voting and redeeming your PCSC Shares in connection with the extraordinary general meeting. For more information, see the section entitled “Extraordinary General Meeting of PCSC.”
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Date, Time and Place
The extraordinary general meeting will be held at [•] a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026, at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, and via a virtual meeting at [•].
Shareholders may attend the extraordinary general meeting in person. If you wish to attend the extraordinary general meeting in person at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, you must reserve your attendance at least two business days in advance of the extraordinary general meeting by contacting PCSC’s secretary at [•] by 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026.
Proposals to be voted on at the Extraordinary General Meeting
At the extraordinary general meeting, PCSC’s shareholders are being asked to consider and vote upon:
the Business Combination Proposal;
the Domestication Proposal;
the Governing Documents Proposal;
the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals;
the Nasdaq Proposal;
the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal;
the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal; and
the Adjournment Proposal (if presented).
Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes; Voting Your Shares; Record Date
With respect to each proposal in this proxy statement/prospectus, you may vote “FOR,” “AGAINST” or “ABSTAIN.”
Proxies that are marked “abstain” and proxies relating to “street name” shares that are returned to PCSC but marked by brokers as “not voted” will be treated as PCSC Shares present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum on all matters. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on a particular proposal. If a shareholder does not give the broker voting instructions, under applicable self-regulatory organization rules, its broker may not vote its shares on “non-routine” proposals, such as the Business Combination Proposal or any of the other Condition Precedent Proposals.
Each PCSC Share that you own in your name entitles you to one vote. Your proxy card shows the number of PCSC Shares that you own. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted.
PCSC shareholders will be entitled to vote or direct votes to be cast at the extraordinary general meeting if they owned PCSC Shares at the close of business on [•], 2026, which is the record date for the extraordinary general meeting. As of the close of business on the record date, there were 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, of which 8,911,250 were PCSC Class A Shares and 2,156,250 were PCSC Class B Shares.
Pursuant to the Sponsor Letter Agreement, the Sponsor and each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) have agreed to, among other things, vote all of their PCSC Shares in favor of the proposals being presented at the extraordinary general meeting. No consideration has been or will be paid by PCSC or Freenome to the Sponsor and each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement. As of the date of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, the initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 PCSC Shares, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares.
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Quorum and Required Vote for Proposals for the Extraordinary General Meeting
A quorum of PCSC shareholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. A quorum will be present at the extraordinary general meeting if one or more shareholders who together hold not less than one-third of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting are represented in person or by proxy (or if a corporation or other non-natural person by duly authorized representative or proxy) at the extraordinary general meeting. As of the record date, 3,689,167 PCSC Shares would be required to achieve a quorum. As of the record date, the initial shareholders owned of record an aggregate of 2,442,500 PCSC Shares, representing approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares. Therefore, an additional 1,246,667 public shares are required to establish a quorum.
The following votes are required to approve each Proposal:
Business Combination Proposal: The approval of the Business Combination Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Domestication Proposal: The approval of the Domestication Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Domestication Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
Governing Documents Proposal: The approval of the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Governing Documents Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposals: The approval of each Advisory Governing Documents Proposals requires an ordinary resolution, on a non-binding and advisory basis only, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Nasdaq Proposal: The approval of the Nasdaq Proposal requires an ordinary resolution, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Equity Incentive Plan Proposal: The approval of the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal: The approval of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Adjournment Proposal: The approval of the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Consummation of the Business Combination is not conditioned upon the approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. Neither the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals nor the Adjournment Proposal is conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal.
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Redemption Rights
Pursuant to the Existing Governing Documents, a public shareholder may request that PCSC redeem its public shares for cash contemporaneously with the vote to approve the Business Combination and prior to the Domestication. If the Business Combination is approved, PCSC will pay to the holders any public shares that have been validly tendered or delivered for redemption a pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account not previously released to PCSC for permitted withdrawals. Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the Domestication shall occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date. As a holder of public shares, you will be entitled to receive cash for any public shares to be redeemed only if you:
(i)
hold public shares; and
(ii)
prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting), (a) submit a written request to the PCSC transfer agent in which you (i) request that PCSC redeem all or a portion of your public shares for cash, and (ii) identify yourself as the beneficial holder of the public shares and provide your legal name, phone number and address; and (b) deliver your public shares to the PCSC transfer agent physically or electronically through DTC.
For illustrative purposes, based on funds in the trust account of approximately $91,918,776.09 on January 6, 2026, the estimated per share redemption price is expected to be approximately $10.66. A public shareholder who has properly tendered or delivered his, her or its public shares for redemption will be entitled to receive his, her or its pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account in cash for such shares only if the Business Combination is completed. If the Business Combination is not completed, the redemptions will be canceled and the tendered shares will be returned to the relevant public shareholders as appropriate. If a public shareholder exercises its redemption rights in full, then it will be electing to exchange its public shares for cash and will no longer own any shares.
Public shareholders who seek to redeem their public shares must demand redemption no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) by (a) submitting a written request to the PCSC transfer agent that PCSC redeem such holder’s public shares for cash, (b) affirmatively certifying in such request to the PCSC transfer agent for redemption if such holder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13d-3 of the Exchange Act) with any other shareholder with respect to PCSC Shares and (c) tendering or delivering their PCSC Shares, either physically or electronically through the DWAC system, at the holder’s option, to the PCSC transfer agent prior to the extraordinary general meeting. If you hold the shares in street name, you will have to coordinate with your broker to have your shares certificated or delivered electronically.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a public shareholder, together with any affiliate of his, her, its or any other person with whom he, she or it is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) will be restricted from seeking redemption rights with respect to more than 15% of the public shares. Accordingly, any shares held by a public shareholder or “group” in excess of such 15% cap will not be redeemed by PCSC.
See the section entitled “Extraordinary General Meeting of PCSC—Redemption Rights” for a detailed description of the procedures to be followed if you wish to redeem your public shares for cash. See also “Questions and Answers about the Business Combination—Do I have redemption rights and is there a limit on the number of shares I may redeem?—How do I exercise my redemption rights?” for additional information on the exercise of redemption rights.
As set forth in more detail elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, the public shareholders currently own approximately 77.9% of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares prior to the Business Combination. Accordingly, public shareholders, as a group, will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the Business Combination. As redemptions increase, the overall percentage ownership held by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal, Freenome Stockholders and the PIPE Investors will increase as compared to the overall percentage ownership and voting percentage held by public shareholders, thereby increasing dilution to public shareholders. For more information on the percentage of the issued and outstanding shares of New Freenome Common Stock immediately following the Closing that are expected to be held by securityholders, in various redemptions scenarios, see “Dilution.”
Appraisal Rights and Dissenters’ Rights
PCSC’s shareholders do not have appraisal rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under the DGCL. PCSC’s shareholders do not have dissenters’ rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under Cayman Islands law.
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Proxy Solicitation Costs; Revoking Your Proxy; Changing Your Vote
PCSC is soliciting proxies on behalf of the PCSC Board. This solicitation is being made by mail but also may be made by telephone or in person. PCSC and its directors, officers and employees may also solicit proxies in person, by telephone or by other electronic means. PCSC will bear the cost of the solicitation.
PCSC has engaged Morrow as proxy solicitor to assist in the solicitation of proxies. PCSC has agreed to pay Morrow a fee of $25,000, plus disbursements, and will reimburse Morrow for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and indemnify Morrow and its affiliates against certain claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses.
If a shareholder grants a proxy, it may still vote its shares if it revokes its proxy before the extraordinary general meeting. A shareholder also may change its vote by submitting a later-dated proxy as described in the section entitled “Extraordinary General Meeting of PCSC—Revoking Your Proxy; Changing Your Vote.”
Regulatory Matters
Under the HSR Act and the rules that have been promulgated thereunder by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), certain transactions may not be consummated unless information has been furnished to the Antitrust Division and the FTC and certain waiting period requirements have been satisfied. The Business Combination is subject to these requirements and may not be completed until the expiration of a 30-day waiting period following the filing of the required Notification and Report Forms with the Antitrust Division and the FTC or until early termination is granted. If the FTC or the Antitrust Division issues a second request within the initial 30-day waiting period, the waiting period with respect to the Business Combination will be extended for an additional period of 30 calendar days, which will begin on the date on which the filing parties each certify compliance with the second request. Complying with a second request can take a significant period of time.
Each of PCSC and Freenome filed a Notification and Report Form with the FTC and the Antitrust Division in connection with the Business Combination on December 29, 2025. The initial 30-day waiting period will expire at 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on January 28, 2026. The regulatory approvals to which completion of the Business Combination are subject are described in more detail in the section of this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Business Combination Agreement—Regulatory Matters.”
Listing of Securities
PCSC has applied to list the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “FRNM” upon the closing of the Business Combination.
It is a condition to Freenome’s and PCSC’s obligations to consummate the Business Combination that the New Freenome Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Business Combination Agreement, including the shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Business Combination and the PIPE Shares, is approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject only to official notice of issuance. Additionally, it is a condition to the obligations of the parties to the Subscription Agreements to consummate the PIPE Financing that the New Freenome Common Stock, including the PIPE Shares, has been approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject only to official notice of issuance.
Each U.S. stock exchange requires issuers applying for initial listing on such exchange to comply with certain initial listing criteria. New Freenome intends to apply for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. In order to qualify for initial listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, pursuant to Nasdaq Rule IM-5505, New Freenome expects to be required to have at least 1 million unrestricted publicly held shares, a market value of unrestricted publicly held shares of at least $5 million and 300 unrestricted round lot stockholders. Irrespective of redemption levels in connection with the Business Combination, PCSC and Freenome expect that New Freenome will comply with applicable initial listing rules of Nasdaq by issuing at Closing a sufficient number of shares of unrestricted New Freenome Common Stock to existing Freenome stockholders that will not be directors, officers and/or 10% or larger stockholders of New Freenome. See the sections entitled “Adjournment Proposal” and “Risk Factors—Nasdaq may delist PCSC’s Class A Shares from its exchange prior to the Closing or Nasdaq may not list New Freenome’s securities on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in PCSC's Class A Shares or in New Freenome’s securities and subject PCSC or New Freenome, as applicable, to additional trading restrictions” for additional information.
If Freenome and PCSC, on the one hand, and/or the PIPE Investors, on the other hand, waive such condition, PCSC intends to file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of such event, however you should know that given such timing you may not be notified before the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary
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general meeting. It is important for you to consider that, at the time of the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting, New Freenome may not have received from Nasdaq either confirmation of the listing of the New Freenome Common Stock or confirmation that approval will be obtained prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, and you will not be notified prior to the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting if New Freenome has not yet received such approval or confirmation. As a result, you may be asked to vote to approve the Business Combination and the other proposals included in this proxy statement/prospectus without knowing whether the New Freenome Common Stock will be listed on Nasdaq or another securities exchange and, further, it is possible that such listing may never be achieved and the Business Combination could still be consummated if such condition is waived.
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
The Special Committee, with the advice and assistance of representatives of Scalar, and its other advisors, evaluated the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby.
On December 4, 2025, after careful consideration, the Special Committee unanimously (i) determined that the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, each ancillary agreement, and the Business Combination were fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole (ii) recommended that the PCSC Board approve the Business Combination Agreement, each ancillary agreement, the Business Combination and the other agreements and transactions contemplated thereby and (iii) subject to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, recommended that the PCSC shareholders approve the Business Combination Agreement, the Business Combination and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
On the same day, after careful consideration and based in part on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, the PCSC Board unanimously determined that the Business Combination is fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole, and approved and adopted the Business Combination Agreement, each ancillary agreement, the Business Combination and the other agreements and transactions contemplated thereby. The Business Combination was not structured to require the approval of at least a majority of PCSC’s unaffiliated shareholders because such a vote is not required under Cayman Islands law.
The PCSC Board believes that the Business Combination Proposal and the other proposals to be presented at the extraordinary general meeting are fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole and unanimously recommends that its shareholders vote “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Governing Documents Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Advisory Governing Documents Proposal, “FOR” the Nasdaq Proposal, “FOR” the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, “FOR” the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented to the extraordinary general meeting.
For a more complete description of the Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s reasons for the approval of the Business Combination and the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee and the PCSC Board, see the subsection entitled “Business Combination Proposal—The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination.”
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations
For a discussion summarizing material U.S. federal income tax considerations of the Domestication, the Mergers, the exercise of redemption rights and the ownership and disposition by Non-U.S. Holders (as defined below) of New Freenome Common Stock received in the Business Combination, please see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”
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Anticipated Accounting Treatment of the Business Combination
The Business Combination is expected to be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP, whereby PCSC is treated as the acquired company and Freenome is treated as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Business Combination will be treated as the equivalent of Freenome issuing stock for the net assets of PCSC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of PCSC will be stated at fair value, which approximates their historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Subsequently, results of operations presented for the periods prior to the Business Combination will be for those of Freenome. For more information, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information—Anticipated Accounting Treatment of the Business Combination.
Emerging Growth Company and Smaller Reporting Company
PCSC is, and New Freenome will be, an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”). As such, New Freenome will be eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. If some investors find New Freenome’s securities less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for New Freenome’s securities and the prices of New Freenome’s securities may be more volatile.
In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. PCSC has not elected, and New Freenome is not expected to elect, to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, New Freenome, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of New Freenome’s financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
New Freenome will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the completion of PCSC’s initial public offering, (b) in which New Freenome has total annual gross revenue of at least $1.235 billion or (c) in which New Freenome is deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the rules of the SEC, which means, among other things, (1) the market value of its common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700.0 million as of the prior June 30th and (2) the date on which New Freenome has issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.
Additionally, PCSC is a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K. Smaller reporting companies may take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements. New Freenome expects to remain a “smaller reporting company” as defined in the Exchange Act. New Freenome may continue to be a smaller reporting company even after it is no longer an emerging growth company. New Freenome may take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to smaller reporting companies until for so long as either (i) its voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250.0 million measured on the last business day of New Freenome’s second fiscal quarter or (ii) New Freenome’s annual revenues are less than $100.0 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and its voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700.0 million measured on the last business day of New Freenome’s second fiscal quarter.
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Risk Factors Summary
In evaluating the proposals to be presented at the extraordinary general meeting, shareholders should carefully read this proxy statement/prospectus and especially consider the factors discussed in the section of this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 25. In particular, such risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
Risks Related to Freenome’s Business and to New Freenome’s Business Following the Business Combination
We may need to raise additional capital to fund our existing operations, develop our platform, commercialize our product or new product candidates or expand our operations.
Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our stockholders, restrict our operations and could cause the price of our common stock to decline.
Our approach to the development of multiple blood-based screening tests though the use of our technology platform is unproven, which makes it difficult to predict the time, cost of development and likelihood of successfully developing and launching additional tests.
If we are unable to support demand for SimpleScreen CRC, or future products, if approved, including ensuring that we have adequate capacity to meet increased demand, or we are unable to successfully manage our anticipated growth, our business could suffer.
We may experience challenges attracting and retaining qualified personnel due to competitive labor markets and we may be unable to manage our future growth effectively, all of which could make it difficult to execute our business strategy.
If we lose the services of our founder, our Chief Executive Officer, or other members of our senior management team, we may not be able to execute our business strategy.
Cybersecurity incidents such as security breaches, loss of data and other disruptions in relation to our information technology systems, as well as those of our third-party service providers, could compromise sensitive information related to our business, prevent us from accessing it and expose us to substantial liability, which could adversely affect our business and reputation.
We, our collaborators and our service providers are subject to a variety of privacy and data security laws, regulations and contractual obligations, which may require us to incur substantial compliance costs, and any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with them could expose us to significant fines and other penalties and otherwise harm our business and operations.
If our existing facility becomes damaged or inoperable or we are required to vacate our existing facility, our ability pursue our research and development efforts may be jeopardized.
We rely on commercial courier delivery services to transport samples to our laboratory facility in a timely and cost-efficient manner and if these delivery services are disrupted, our business will be harmed.
We face intense competition from other companies and may not be able to compete successfully.
The use of Artificial Intelligence presents new risks and challenges to our business.
Failure of, or defects in, our machine learning algorithms, artificial intelligence, and cloud-based computing infrastructure, including interruptions of service through third-party service providers, or increased regulation in the machine learning or artificial intelligence space, could impair our ability to process our data, develop products, or provide test results, and harm our business and results of operations.
The sizes of the markets for our products, if approved, have not been established with precision, and may be smaller than we estimate.
We rely on a limited number of suppliers or, in some cases, sole suppliers, for some of our products and materials and may not be able to find replacements or promptly transition to alternative suppliers.
Changes in funding for, or disruptions caused by global health concerns impacting, the FDA and other government agencies or notified bodies could hinder their ability to hire and retain key leadership and other personnel, or otherwise prevent new medical device products from being developed, authorized or commercialized in a timely manner, which could negatively impact our business.
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Clinical development involves a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies may not be predictive of future study results. In addition, regulatory authorities may require more extensive clinical evidence than we anticipate, and the standards for clinical data adequacy can evolve over time.
If the third parties on which we rely for the conduct of our clinical trials and results do not perform our clinical trial activities in accordance with good clinical practices and related regulatory requirements, we may be unable to obtain regulatory clearance or approval for our product candidates or commercialize our products.
Delays in receipt of, or failure to obtain, required FDA clearances or approvals or approvals required in other jurisdictions for our products in development, or improvements to or expanded indications for our current offerings, could materially delay or prevent us from commercializing or otherwise adversely impact future product commercialization.
Our products, if cleared or approved, may in the future be subject to product recalls. A recall of our products, either voluntarily or at the direction of the FDA or another governmental authority, or the discovery of serious safety issues with our products, could have a significant adverse impact on us. In addition, recalls—whether required or voluntary—can trigger increased regulatory scrutiny of our quality systems, manufacturing processes, and post-market surveillance activities.
Traditional fee-for-service Medicare generally does not cover screening tests absent a statutory benefit, and if our future tests are treated as screening tests, our ability to obtain Medicare coverage and reimbursement may be limited, delayed, or require legislative or guideline changes.
If we are unable to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our technology, or if the scope of the intellectual property protection we obtain is not sufficiently broad, our competitors may develop and commercialize technology and tests similar or identical to ours, and our ability to successfully commercialize our products may be impaired.
If we are unable to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets, our business and competitive position would be harmed.
We cannot ensure that patent rights relating to inventions described and claimed in our pending patent applications will issue or that future patents based on our patent applications will not be challenged and rendered invalid and/or unenforceable.
Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC
Our Sponsor and our initial shareholders have entered into letter agreements with us to vote in favor of the Business Combination, regardless of how our public shareholders vote.
Since the initial shareholders, including PCSC’s directors and officers, have interests that are different, or in addition to (and which may conflict with), the interests of our shareholders, a conflict of interest may have existed in determining whether the Business Combination with Freenome is appropriate as our initial business combination. Such interests include that Sponsor, as well as our officers and directors, will lose their entire investment in us if our business combination is not completed.
The process of taking a company public by means of a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company is different from taking a company public through an underwritten offering and may create risks for our unaffiliated investors.
The exercise of PCSC’s directors’ and officers’ discretion in agreeing to changes or waivers in the terms of the Business Combination may result in a conflict of interest when determining whether such changes to the terms of the Business Combination or waivers of conditions are appropriate and in PCSC’s shareholders’ best interest.
If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met, the Business Combination may not occur.
Because PCSC is incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, in the event the Business Combination is not completed, you may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through the U.S. federal courts may be limited.
PCSC shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that PCSC’s current shareholders have on the management of New Freenome.
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Market Price, Ticker Symbol and Dividends
PCSC
PCSC Class A Shares are currently listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “PCSC.” As of January 6, 2026, a recent practicable date prior to the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there were 2 holders of record of PCSC Class A Shares and 4 holders of record of PCSC Class B Shares. The actual number of shareholders is greater than this number of record holders and includes shareholders who are beneficial owners but whose shares are held in street name by brokers and other nominees.
PCSC has not paid any cash dividends on the PCSC Shares to date and do not intend to pay cash dividends prior to the completion of the Business Combination. The payment of any cash dividends subsequent to the Business Combination will be within the discretion of the New Freenome Board.
The closing price of the PCSC Class A Shares on December 4, 2025 the last full trading day before the public announcement of the Business Combination, public shares closed at $10.70 per share. On January 6, 2026, a recent practicable date prior to the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC Class A Shares closed at $13.58 per share. Holders of PCSC Class A Shares should obtain current market quotations for the securities. The market price of PCSC Class A Shares could vary at any time prior to the Closing. Market price information regarding the PCSC Class B Shares is not provided here because there is no established public trading market for the PCSC Class B Shares.
Freenome
Historical market price information regarding Freenome is not provided because there is no public market for its securities.
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RISK FACTORS
PCSC shareholders should carefully consider the following risk factors, together with all of the other information included in this proxy statement/prospectus, before they decide whether to vote or instruct their vote to be cast to approve the relevant proposals described in this proxy statement/prospectus. These risk factors are not exhaustive and investors are encouraged to perform their own investigation with respect to our business, financial condition and prospects.
Risks Related to Freenome’s Business and to New Freenome’s Business Following the Business Combination
Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in the below sections of this proxy statement/prospectus to the “we,” “us” or “our” refers to Freenome and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and to New Freenome and its consolidated subsidiaries following the Business Combination. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, and other financial information included elsewhere within this proxy statement/prospectus. This discussion includes forward-looking information regarding our business, results of operations and cash flows and contractual obligations and arrangements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the sections of this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Freenome’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
Risks Related to Our Business and Financial Condition
We operate in a rapidly evolving field and have a limited operating history, which makes it difficult to evaluate our current business and predict our future performance.
We operate in a rapidly evolving field and have a limited operating history. Although we have submitted a premarket approval application for SimpleScreen CRC initial version (“v1”), we have no commercial products and our other products are still in development. We have funded our operations to date primarily with the proceeds from the sale of equity securities. We have not yet demonstrated an ability to generate revenue, obtain regulatory approval, manufacture any product on a commercial scale or arrange for a third party to do so on our behalf or conduct sales and marketing activities necessary for successful product commercialization. We will encounter risks and difficulties frequently experienced by early-stage companies in rapidly evolving fields, and we have not yet demonstrated an ability to successfully overcome such risks and difficulties. If we do not address these risks and difficulties successfully, our business will suffer.
We have incurred significant net losses in each period since our inception and anticipate that we will continue to incur net losses for the coming years.
Since our inception, we have incurred significant and negative cash flows from our operations. We have incurred operating losses in each year since our inception. Our net losses were $219.3 million and $274.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $1.3 billion. Substantially all of our net losses since inception have resulted from our research and development programs, commercialization efforts, investments in our facilities, payments to licensors, and general and administrative costs associated with our operations.
We have invested significant financial resources in research and development activities, including to develop our multiomics technology platform, SimpleScreen CRC, and our other product candidates. The amount of our future net losses will depend, in part, on the level of our future expenditures and our ability to generate additional revenue. Moreover, our net losses may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on the timing of regulatory approvals and R&D activities, such that a period-to-period comparison of our results of operations may not be a good or reliable indication of our future performance.
We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses as we:
accelerate the development of our multiomics platform driven by artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”), which seeks to identify the early biological signals of disease;
expand our commercial and data infrastructure to support future launch of multiple blood-based cancer detection tests;
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further advance our R&D programs;
seek to identify additional indications;
expand commercial and operational personnel;
maintain, expand, enforce, defend and protect our intellectual property portfolio and provide reimbursement of third-party expenses related to our patent portfolio;
seek regulatory approvals for any future product candidates for which we successfully complete clinical trials; and
meet the requirements and demands of being a public company.
We may need to raise additional capital to fund our existing operations, develop our platform, commercialize our product or new product candidates or expand our operations.
We may need to raise additional capital in the future to expand our business, to meet existing obligations, to pursue acquisitions or strategic investments, to take advantage of financing opportunities or for other reasons, including to:
fund development and marketing efforts of our product or any other future products we may develop;
acquire, license or invest in technologies;
increase our efforts to drive market adoption of our current products and tests, and address competitive developments; and
finance capital expenditures and general and administrative expenses.
Our present and future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including:
the type, number, scope, progress, expansions, results, costs and timing of, discovery, preclinical studies and clinical trials of our product and any product candidates;
the costs, timing and outcome of regulatory review of our current and future product pipeline;
the terms and timing of establishing and maintaining license, collaboration and other similar arrangements;
the legal costs of obtaining, maintaining and enforcing our patents and other intellectual property rights;
our efforts to enhance operational systems and hire additional personnel to satisfy our obligations as a public company;
the costs associated with hiring additional personnel and consultants as our development and commercial activities increase;
the costs and timing of establishing or securing sales and marketing capabilities if any current and future product pipeline is approved;
our ability to achieve sufficient market acceptance, coverage and adequate reimbursement from third-party payers and adequate market share and revenue for any approved products; and
costs associated with any products or technologies that we may in-license or acquire.
Based upon our current operating plans, we believe that the estimated net proceeds from the Business Combination, together with our existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term and marketable securities, will be sufficient to fund our operations into 2028. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could use our capital resources sooner than we expect. If we are unable to raise sufficient funding, we may be unable to continue to operate in the long term.
If we obtain regulatory approval for our product or product candidates, we expect to incur significant commercialization expenses related to product sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution. Accordingly, until such time as we can generate significant revenue from sales of our product and any product candidates, we expect to finance our cash needs through equity offerings, debt financings or other capital sources, including potential collaborations, licenses, royalty financings and other similar arrangements.
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negative impact on our financial condition and could force us to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our product development or future commercialization efforts or grant rights to develop and market current or future product candidates that we would otherwise prefer to develop and market ourselves.
Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our stockholders, restrict our operations and could cause the price of our common stock to decline.
Until such time, if ever, as we can generate substantial product revenue, we expect to finance our operations with our existing cash and cash equivalents, the net proceeds from this offering, short-term investments, or any future equity or debt financings and upfront and milestone and royalties payments, if any, received under any of our existing or future licenses or collaborations. In the future, if we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities or issue any equity or convertible debt securities in connection with a collaboration agreement or other contractual arrangement, your ownership interest will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect your rights as a holder of our common stock. For example, we have issued convertible notes to Exact Sciences and Roche Holdings, Inc. with aggregate principal amounts of $50 million and $75 million, respectively, as described in “Information about Freenome—Key Collaborations.” Going forward, the possibility of additional issuances of equity or convertible debt securities may cause the market price of our common stock to decline. Debt financing, if available, may result in increased fixed payment obligations and involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures, declaring dividends or acquiring, selling or licensing intellectual property rights or assets, which could adversely impact our ability to conduct our business.
If we raise additional funds through collaborations, strategic alliances or marketing, distribution or licensing arrangements with third parties in the future, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our intellectual property, technologies, future revenue streams or product candidates or grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us. We could also be required to seek funds through arrangements with collaborators or others at an earlier stage than otherwise would be desirable. Any of these occurrences may have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and prospects.
We maintain the majority of our cash and cash equivalents in accounts with major U.S. and multinational financial institutions, and our deposits at certain of these institutions exceed insured limits. Market conditions and changes in financial regulations and policies can impact the viability of these institutions. In the event of failure of any of the financial institutions where we maintain our cash and cash equivalents, there can be no assurance that we would be able to access uninsured funds in a timely manner or at all. Any inability to access or delay in accessing these funds could adversely affect our business and financial position. In addition, changes in regulations governing financial institutions are beyond our control and difficult to predict; consequently, the impact of such changes on our business and results of operations is difficult to predict and may have an adverse effect on us.
If we cannot maintain our current collaborations or partnerships, including with Exact Sciences and Roche, and enter into new collaborations or partnerships in a timely manner and on acceptable terms, our efforts to develop and commercialize our products could be delayed or adversely affected.
We rely, and expect to continue to rely, on collaborative partners to help us commercialize our product and enhance our research and development efforts. For example, we currently have agreements with Exact Sciences to commercialize SimpleScreen CRC in the U.S. and with Roche to commercialize “kitted” tests outside of the U.S. These partnerships help us to reach additional markets in the U.S. and globally. Our reliance on these or other third parties reduces our control over sales of SimpleScreen products and product development activities.
If any of our collaborators or partners were to breach or terminate their agreements with us or otherwise fail to conduct the contracted activities successfully and in a timely manner, the sale of our product or research and development activities of certain of our product candidates could be delayed or terminated. For example, in December 2025 Abbott Laboratories (“Abbott”) announced that it would acquire Exact Sciences. Under the terms of our collaboration agreement with Exact Sciences, the agreement will continue to be binding on Abbott, however, if Abbott fails to prioritize its obligations under the agreement, our expected timelines could be delayed and our business could be harmed. Further, our collaborators or partners may fail to properly protect our intellectual property rights, may infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties, may misappropriate our trade secrets, or may use our proprietary information or others’ in such a way as to expose us to litigation and potential liability. Disagreements or disputes with our collaborators or partners, including disagreements over proprietary rights, funding, or contract interpretation, might cause delays or termination of the research, development or commercialization of our products, might lead to additional
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responsibilities for us with respect to these products or activities or might result in litigation or arbitration, any of which would divert management attention and resources and be time-consuming and expensive. We may not be able to renew our current agreements with collaborators or partners or negotiate additional collaboration or partnership agreements on acceptable terms, if at all, and these collaborations and partnerships may not be successful. We also compete with some of our collaborative partners in other areas, for example, Exact Sciences with respect to MCED products, and this could negatively impact our relationships with partners and therefore the success of our collaborations.
From time to time, we expect to engage in discussions with potential development and/or commercial collaborators that may or may not lead to collaborations. However, we cannot guarantee that any discussions will result in development or commercial collaborations. Further, once news of discussions regarding possible collaborations are known in the general public, regardless of whether the news is accurate, failure to announce a collaboration agreement, or the entity’s announcement of a collaboration with an entity other than us, could result in adverse speculation about us, our products, or our technology, resulting in harm to our reputation and our business. In addition, establishing collaborations is difficult, time-consuming and may require our significant financial investment. Potential collaborators may elect not to work with us based on their assessment of our financial, regulatory, or intellectual property position. Even if we establish new collaborations, they may not result in the successful development or commercialization of our products or technology.
Our approach to the development of multiple blood-based screening tests through the use of our technology platform is unproven, which makes it difficult to predict the time, cost of development and likelihood of successfully developing and launching additional tests.
Other than SimpleScreen CRC v1, our blood-based screening tests are still in development and therefore our strategy of using the same technology underlying our proprietary platform for new screening tests remains unproven. We have incurred significant expenses to develop and prepare for launching SimpleScreen CRC v1, if approved, and expect to incur significant expenses to develop a pipeline for future product candidates, but such efforts may not be successful. Product development is expensive, may take years to complete, and can have uncertain outcomes. Failure can occur at any stage of development.
Candidate products that may initially show promise may fail to achieve the desired results in larger clinical studies or may not achieve acceptable levels of clinical accuracy. Results from early studies or trials are not necessarily predictive of future clinical study or trial results, and preliminary data from an early study, such as that from our second version of SimpleScreen CRC (“v2”) that was presented at ASCO 2026, are not necessarily indicative of final results. Even if the FDA and other regulatory authorities clear or approve SimpleScreen CRCv1or any new product that we may develop, we would need to commit substantial resources to commercialize, sell, and market it before it could be profitable, and the product or service may never be commercially viable.
Our business strategy is focused on multi-cancer early detection, which is a nascent market with no tests cleared or approved by the FDA yet. We also have programs for which we are actively developing tests for a single cancer indication, such as colorectal and lung. If we determine that any of our current or future product candidates are unlikely to succeed, we may abandon them without any return on our investment.
Further, the development of our technology is an ongoing process. Any development problems we encounter either with our technology, including our proprietary AI/ML multiomics platform, for additional screening tests may prevent us from commercializing any current or future product candidates on a timely or profitable basis, if at all. Even if we are able to successfully launch our first test, we will have limited commercial experience, and the launch of any additional tests may be delayed, be less successful than we anticipate, or fail for any of the reasons that large commercial launches are ultimately unsuccessful. For example, our screening tests, produced at large scale, might not perform to standards that we have experienced to date. We may not obtain or maintain regulatory approval, authorization, certification or clearance for some of our diagnostic tests in research and development, which may have a significant impact on our commercialization goals.
Product launches of the type and scope that we are targeting are subject to many uncertainties, and many that are undertaken are unsuccessful. We cannot be certain that we will be able to achieve our business objectives, and if our assumptions regarding these risks and uncertainties are incorrect or change, or if we do not address these risks successfully, our results of operations could differ materially from our expectations and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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If we are unable to support demand for SimpleScreen CRC, or future products, if approved, including ensuring that we have adequate capacity to meet increased demand, or we are unable to successfully manage our anticipated growth, our business could suffer.
We have limited experience operating a commercial scale laboratory, and our lack of prior experience may result in unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications, delays, and other known and unknown factors in connection with meeting potentially increased demand for SimpleScreen CRC or future products, if approved. We will need to transition to a company capable of supporting commercial activities, including scaling our operations such as increased capacity for sample intakes, customer service, and billing, and we may not be successful in such a transition.
In August 2025, we entered into an agreement with Exact Sciences to commercialize SimpleScreen CRC in the U.S. and we expect that successful commercialization will greatly increase demand for our product. As we commercialize and scale manufacturing of our product, we may need to incorporate new equipment, implement new technology systems and laboratory processes, and hire new personnel with different qualifications. We will also need to purchase additional equipment, some of which can take several months or more to procure, setup and validate, and increase our software and computing capacity to meet increased demand. Our process is complex and requires multiple work-stations, processing steps and automation, each of which can break down and cause delays in providing timely results. In addition, as we plan to launch multiple tests, these will add additional complexity and may cause delays or prevent us from meeting our timing goals. There is no assurance that any of these increases in scale, expansion of personnel, equipment, software and computing capacities or process enhancements will be successfully implemented, if at all, or that we will have adequate space in our laboratory facility or be able to secure additional facility space to accommodate such required expansion. Failure to manage this growth or transition could result in turnaround time delays, higher product costs, declining product quality, deteriorating customer service and slower responses to competitive challenges. A failure in any one of these areas could make it difficult for us to meet market expectations for our products and could damage our reputation and the prospects for our business.
The value of our product, and any future products will depend, in part, on our ability to perform tests and return results to providers on a timely basis and at an appropriate quality standard, and on our reputation for such timeliness and quality. Failure to implement necessary procedures, to transition to new equipment or processes, or to hire the appropriate, qualified personnel could result in inaccurate or incorrect tests and results, higher costs of processing, longer turnaround times or an inability to meet market demand. Our tests also require the use of special blood tubes, and physicians may not submit samples properly, which may also result in delays and re-processing. There can be no assurance that we will be able to perform tests on a timely basis at a level consistent with demand, that we will be able to maintain the quality of our test results as we scale our commercial operations, or that we will be successful in responding to the growing complexity of our laboratory operations, including the related data analysis requirements.
We may experience challenges attracting and retaining qualified personnel due to competitive labor markets and we may be unable to manage our future growth effectively, all of which could make it difficult to execute our business strategy.
Since our inception, we have experienced rapid growth and anticipate further growth in our business operations. Our future growth could create strain on our organizational, administrative and operational infrastructure, including laboratory operations, quality control, customer service and sales organization management. We expect to continue to increase headcount and to hire more specialized personnel as we grow our business. We will need to continue to hire, train and manage additional qualified scientists, laboratory personnel, client and account services personnel, as well as sales and marketing staff, and improve and maintain our technology to properly manage our growth.
The competition for qualified personnel in the biotechnology industry is intense, and our future success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and motivate highly skilled scientific, technical and managerial employees. We face competition for personnel from other companies, universities, public and private research institutions, and other organizations. In this competitive environment, our business could be adversely impacted by increases in labor costs triggered by regulatory actions regarding wages, scheduling and benefits, and the need to attract and retain high quality employees with the requisite skill sets.
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growth properly will also require us to continue to improve our operational, financial and management controls, as well as our reporting systems and procedures. The time and resources required to implement these new systems and procedures is uncertain and could be demanding, and failure to complete this in a timely and efficient manner could adversely affect our operations.
If we lose the services of our founder, our Chief Executive Officer, or other members of our senior management team, we may not be able to execute our business strategy.
We are highly dependent on the research and development, clinical, financial, operational and other business expertise of our executive officers, in particular, our founder and Chief Product Officer, Riley Ennis, and our Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Elliott, as well as the other principal members of our management, scientific and clinical teams. Although we have entered into or intend to enter into employment offer letters with our executive officers, each of them may terminate their employment with us at any time. We do not maintain “key person” insurance for any of our executives or other employees. The loss of our founder and our Chief Executive Officer, or one or more other members of our senior management team could have an adverse effect on our business.
If our existing facility becomes damaged or inoperable or we are required to vacate our existing facility, our ability pursue our research and development efforts may be jeopardized.
We currently have one facility located in Brisbane, California. Our facility and equipment could be harmed or rendered inoperable by natural or man-made disasters, including war, fire, earthquake, power loss, communications failure or terrorism, which may render it difficult or impossible for our laboratory operations. The inability to perform our tests or to reduce the backlog that could develop if our facility is inoperable, for even a short period of time, may result in the loss of customers or harm to our reputation, and we may be unable to regain those customers or repair our reputation. Furthermore, our facility and the equipment we use to perform our research and development work could be unavailable or costly and time-consuming to repair or replace. It would be difficult, time-consuming and expensive to rebuild our facility, to locate and qualify a new facility or enable a third party to practice our proprietary technology, particularly in light of licensure and accreditation requirements. Even if we are able to find a third party with such qualifications to perform our tests, the parties may be unable to agree on commercially reasonable terms.
We carry insurance for damage to our property and disruption of our business, but this insurance may not cover all of the risks associated with damage or disruption to our facility and business, may not provide coverage in amounts sufficient to cover our potential losses and may not continue to be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all.
We rely on commercial courier delivery services to transport samples to our laboratory facility in a timely and cost-efficient manner and if these delivery services are disrupted, our business will be harmed.
Our business depends on our ability to deliver test results quickly and reliably to our customers. Blood samples need to be received within seven days for analysis at our facility. Disruptions in delivery services to transport samples to that facility, whether due to labor disruptions, bad weather, natural disaster, terrorist acts or threats or for other reasons could adversely affect specimen integrity and our ability to process samples in a timely manner, delay our provision of test results to our customers, and ultimately our reputation and our business. In addition, if we are unable to continue to obtain expedited delivery services to transport samples to us on commercially reasonable terms, our operating results may be adversely affected.
We face intense competition from other companies and may not be able to compete successfully.
We operate in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive industry. There are a number of private and public companies that offer products, or have announced that they are developing products that compete with ours.
Some of our current and potential competitors may have significant competitive advantages over us, which may make them more attractive to hospitals, clinics, group purchasing organizations, and physicians. See “Information about Freenome— Competition” for additional information regarding our competitors and the effects of competition on our business.
We may also be unable to compete effectively against our competitors because their products and services are superior or because they are more effective or can more quickly develop or commercialize competing products and services. For example, large and long-tenured healthcare, life sciences, or technology companies may initiate research and development of multi-cancer early detection and bring significant resources and disruption to the cancer detection space. Furthermore, even if we do develop new marketable products or services, our current and future competitors may
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develop products and services that are more clinically or commercially attractive than ours, and they may bring those products and services to market earlier or more effectively than us. If we are unable to compete successfully against current or future competitors, we may be unable to increase market acceptance for, and sales of, our tests, which could prevent us from increasing or sustaining our revenues or achieving sustained profitability and could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
Cybersecurity incidents such as security breaches, loss of data and other disruptions in relation to our information technology systems, as well as those of our third-party service providers, could compromise sensitive information related to our business, prevent us from accessing it and expose us to substantial liability, which could adversely affect our business and reputation.
We depend on information technology systems for significant elements of our operations. Our information technology systems support a variety of functions, including laboratory operations, test validation, sample tracking, quality control, research and development activities, scientific and medical curation and general administrative activities. Our information technology systems store a wide variety of information critical to our business, including research and development information, patient data, commercial information and business and financial information. We face a number of risks related to protecting this critical information, including loss of access, inappropriate use or disclosure, unauthorized access, inappropriate modification and our being unable to adequately monitor, audit or modify our controls over such critical information. This risk extends to the third-party vendors and subcontractors we use to manage this sensitive data or otherwise process it on our behalf.
Cybersecurity incidents such as security breaches, computer viruses, malware and other incidents could cause misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential data, materials or information, including those concerning our customers and employees. Increasingly complex methods have been used in cyberattacks, including ransomware, phishing, structured query language injections, social engineering schemes, insider threats, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tool supported attacks, and distributed denial-of-service attacks conducted by actors including computer attackers, foreign governments and cyber terrorists. A cyberattack can also be in the form of unauthorized access or a blocking of authorized access. The risk of a cybersecurity incident has generally increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks has increased. As a result of the continued hybrid working environment, we and our third party service providers and partners may face increased cybersecurity risks due to our reliance on internet technology and the number of our employees who are working remotely, which may create additional opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities. Furthermore, because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access to, or to sabotage, systems change frequently and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement adequate preventative measures. We may experience cybersecurity incidents that may remain undetected for an extended period. Even if identified, we may be unable to adequately investigate or remediate cybersecurity incidents due to attackers increasingly using tools and techniques that are designed to circumvent controls, to avoid detection, and to remove or obfuscate forensic evidence. We can provide no assurance that we or our vendors will be able to detect, prevent or contain the effects of such attacks or other information security risks or threats in the future.
The costs of attempting to protect against the foregoing risks and the costs of responding to a cybersecurity incident are significant. Large scale cybersecurity incidents at other entities increase the challenge we and our vendors face in maintaining the security of our information technology systems and of our customers’ sensitive information. Following a cybersecurity incident, our and/or our vendors’ remediation efforts may not be successful, and a cybersecurity incident could result in interruptions, delays or cessation of service, and loss of existing or potential customers. In addition, cybersecurity incidents of our and/or our vendors’ security measures and the unauthorized dissemination of sensitive personal information or proprietary information or confidential information about us, our customers or other third-parties, could expose our customers' private information and our customers to the risk of financial or medical identity theft, or expose us or other third parties to a risk of loss or misuse of this information, and result in investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, material fines and penalties, loss of customers, litigation or other actions which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, reputation, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, if we fail to adhere to our privacy policy and other published statements or applicable laws concerning our processing, use, transmission and disclosure of protected information such as protected health information (‘‘PHI”), or if our statements or practices are found to be deceptive or misrepresentative, we could face regulatory actions, fines and other liability.
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It could be difficult to predict the ultimate resolution of any such cybersecurity incidents or to estimate the amounts or ranges of potential loss, if any, that could result therefrom. If we cannot successfully resolve a cybersecurity incident, it could materially impact our ability to operate our business as well as our results of operations and financial position.
We maintain cyber liability insurance; however, this insurance may not be sufficient to cover the financial, legal, business or reputational losses that may result from an interruption or breach of our systems.
We, our collaborators and our service providers are subject to a variety of privacy and data security laws, regulations and contractual obligations, which may require us to incur substantial compliance costs, and any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with them could expose us to significant fines and other penalties and otherwise harm our business and operations.
The legislative and regulatory framework for the collection, use, safeguarding, sharing, transfer and other processing of personal information worldwide is rapidly evolving and is likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future. Globally, several jurisdictions, including those in which we operate or collect personal information, have established their own data security and privacy frameworks with which we must comply. In the U.S., numerous federal and state laws and regulations, including federal health information privacy laws, state information security and data breach notification laws, state health information privacy laws, and federal and state consumer protection laws (e.g., Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act), that govern the collection, use, disclosure and protection of health-related and other personal information, could apply to our operations or the operations of our collaborators and service providers. In particular, regulations promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) establish privacy and security standards that limit the use and disclosure of individually identifiable health information, or protected health information, and impose requirements regarding the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information, including mandatory contractual terms, for covered entities, or certain healthcare providers, health plans and healthcare clearinghouses, and their business associates that provide services to the covered entity that involve individually identifiable health information and their subcontractors that use, disclose or otherwise process individually identifiable health information. While pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are typically not directly regulated by HIPAA, our business may be indirectly impacted by HIPAA in our interactions with providers, payers, and others that have HIPAA compliance obligations. If we are unable to properly protect the privacy and security of protected health information, we could be found to have violated these privacy and security laws and/or breached certain contracts. Further, if we fail to comply with applicable privacy laws, including applicable HIPAA privacy and security standards, we could face significant civil and criminal penalties. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, or HHS, enforcement activity can result in financial liability and reputational harm, and responses to such enforcement activity can consume significant internal resources.
At the state level, numerous states have enacted comprehensive data privacy and security laws, rules and regulations. For example, California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which creates individual privacy rights for California consumers and increases the privacy and security obligations of entities handling certain personal data. The CCPA requires covered companies to provide certain disclosures to consumers about its data collection, use and sharing practices, and to provide affected California residents with ways to opt-out of certain sales or transfers of personal information. Following California’s lead, more than a dozen additional states, including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and others, have adopted comprehensive privacy laws. Many of these laws incorporate similar concepts to those in the CCPA, however there are also several key differences in the scope, application, and enforcement that will change the operational practices of regulated businesses. These laws will, among other things, impact how regulated businesses collect and process sensitive personal data, conduct data protection assessments, transfer personal data to affiliates, and respond to consumer rights requests. Other states have focused on more narrow aspects of privacy. In the state of Washington, for example, the My Health My Data Act, which has a private right of action that further increases the relevant compliance risk, requires regulated entities to obtain consent to collect health-related information and grants consumers certain rights, including to request deletion of their information. Connecticut and Nevada have also passed similar laws regulating consumer health data. Other states have proposed and/or passed legislation that regulates the privacy and/or security of certain specific types of information. For example, a small number of states have passed laws that regulate biometric data specifically. Although many of the existing state privacy laws exempt clinical trial information and health information governed by HIPAA, future privacy and data protection laws may be broader in scope. The existence of comprehensive privacy laws in different states in the country laws increases the complexity of our compliance requirements and potential legal risk. Our compliance efforts
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may require additional investment of resources, impact strategies and the availability of previously useful data and could result in increased compliance costs. Such laws may also impact our business activities, including our identification of research subjects, relationships with business partners and ultimately the marketing and distribution of our products.
If we conduct clinical trials in the European Economic Area (the “EEA”) and/or the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”) we will be subject to additional, more stringent privacy laws in other jurisdictions, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (the “EU GDPR”) as well as other national data protection legislation in force in relevant European Union (the “EU”) member states. The EU GDPR imposes strict regulations and establishes a series of requirements regarding the collection, transfer, storage and processing of personal data. Following the U.K.’s withdrawal from the EU on January 31, 2020 and the end of the transitional arrangements agreed between the U.K. and EU as of January 1, 2021, the EU GDPR has been incorporated into U.K. domestic law by virtue of section 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and amended by the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, (the “U.K. GDPR”) and, together with the EU GDPR (the “GDPR”). The GDPR is wide-ranging in scope and imposes numerous requirements on companies that process personal data, including strict requirements relating to processing of sensitive data (such as health data), ensuring there is a legal basis or condition to justify the processing of personal data, where required strict requirements relating to obtaining consent of individuals, disclosures about how personal information is to be used, limitations on retention of information, implementing safeguards to protect the security and confidentiality of personal data, where required providing notification of data breaches, maintaining records of processing activities, documenting data protection impact assessments where there is high risk processing and taking certain measures when engaging third-party processors.
The GDPR also imposes strict rules on the transfer of personal data to countries outside the EEA or the U.K., including the U.S. (see below), and permits data protection authorities to impose large penalties for violations of the GDPR, including potential fines of up to €20 million (£17.5 million GBP) or 4% of annual global revenues, whichever is greater. The GDPR also confers a private right of action on data subjects and consumer associations to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities, seek judicial remedies, and obtain compensation for damages resulting from violations of the GDPR. Non-compliance could also result in the imposition of orders to stop data processing activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations.
When subject to GDPR, we will be required to put in place mechanisms to ensure compliance, including as implemented by national laws of EU Member States which may partially deviate from the EU GDPR and impose different and more restrictive obligations from country to country. Compliance with the GDPR will be a rigorous and time-intensive process that may increase our cost of doing business or require us to change our business practices, and despite those efforts, there is a risk that we may be subject to fines and penalties, litigation, and reputational harm in connection with our European and U.K. activities.
The U.K. GDPR and the U.K. Data Protection Act 2018 set out the U.K.’s data protection regime, which is independent from but, currently, aligned to the EU’s data protection regime. The European Commission (the “EC”) has adopted an adequacy decision in respect of transfers of personal data to the U.K. for a four-year period (until June 27, 2025 which has been extended until December 2025). Similarly, the U.K. has determined that it considers all of the EEA to be adequate for the purposes of data protection. This ensures that data flows between the U.K. and the EEA remain unaffected. The U.K. Government has enacted the Data Use and Access Act 2025 which has the effect of further altering the similarities between the U.K. and EU data protection regime.
In addition, we will be required to implement adequate safeguards to enable the transfer of personal data outside of the EEA or the U.K., in particular to the U.S., in compliance with the GDPR. In some cases, we may rely upon the EC’s approved standard contractual clauses to legitimize transfers of personal data out of the EEA from controllers or processors established outside the EEA (and not subject to the GDPR). The U.K. is not subject to the EC’s standard contractual clauses but has published its own transfer mechanism, the International Data Transfer Addendum/Agreement, which enables transfers from the U.K. Changes with respect to any of these matters may lead to additional costs and increase our overall risk exposure. The EU and U.S. have adopted its adequacy decision for the EU U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the “Framework”) which entered into force on July 11, 2023. This Framework provides that the protection of personal data transferred between the EU and certified companies in the U.S. is comparable to that offered in the EU. Moreover, the U.K. Government adopted the Data Protection (Adequacy) Regulations 2023, also referred to as the “U.K.-U.S. Data Bridge,” which, since October 12, 2023 allows companies to
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transfer personal data from the U.K. to the U.S. on the basis of the Framework. This provides a further avenue to ensuring transfers to the U.S. are carried out in line with GDPR. However, the long-term validity of the Framework remains uncertain and it has already been challenged before European courts.
All of these evolving compliance and operational requirements impose significant costs, such as costs related to organizational changes, implementing additional protection technologies, training employees and engaging consultants and legal advisors, which are likely to increase over time. In addition, such requirements may require us to modify our data processing practices and policies, utilize management’s time and/or divert resources from other initiatives and projects. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with any applicable federal, state or foreign laws and regulations relating to data privacy and security could result in damage to our reputation, as well as proceedings or litigation by governmental agencies or other third parties, including class action privacy litigation in certain jurisdictions, which would subject us to significant fines, sanctions, awards, injunctions, penalties or judgments. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Additionally, the NIS 2 Directive (“NIS 2”) is replacing the cybersecurity legal framework under the current NIS framework in the EU, aiming to ensure a high level of cybersecurity in the region. NIS 2 brings new medium and large organizations providing services in the EU within scope of the legal framework. It extends to additional sectors and expands the list of in-scope healthcare organizations, including to certain providers engaged in research and development of medicinal products. The new regime imposes direct obligations on management in respect of an in-scope organization’s compliance with NIS 2, requires covered organizations to put in place certain cyber risk management measures, strengthens incident reporting requirements and provides supervisory authorities with a greater oversight. The majority of obligations will come into force when national legislation implementing NIS 2 becomes effective in the relevant EU Member State. EU Member States had until October 17, 2024 to transpose NIS 2 into national legislation, although many countries have still not completed the transposition. As such, the cybersecurity regulatory landscape in the EU is currently fragmented and uncertain. To the extent we are subject to NIS 2, we will require additional investment of our resources in compliance programs. Under NIS 2 companies may be subject to administrative fines of up to the higher amount of €10 million or 2% of worldwide turnover.
Risks related to Product Development and Commercialization
Failure of, or defects in, our machine learning algorithms, artificial intelligence, and cloud-based computing infrastructure, including interruptions of service through third-party service providers, or increased regulation in the machine learning or artificial intelligence space, could impair our ability to process our data, develop products, or provide test results, and harm our business and results of operations.
AI is increasingly being used across the global business landscape, including in the life sciences and healthcare industries. AI and machine learning tools drive our proprietary technology and we expect our use of AI to increase as the technology rapidly evolves and improves. However, AI innovation presents risks and challenges that could impact our business. AI algorithms may be flawed. Datasets may be insufficient or contain biased information. Ineffective AI development and deployment practices by us or our commercial partners could result in violations of our confidentiality and privacy obligations or applicable laws and regulations, jeopardize our intellectual property rights, cause or contribute to unlawful discrimination, result in the misuse of personally identifiable information, including PHI, or give rise to significant cyber security risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
We may also face increased competition from other companies that are employing AI and related technologies, some of whom may develop more effective methods than we and any of our commercial partners have, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. In addition, uncertainties regarding developing legal and regulatory requirements and standards may require significant resources to modify and maintain business practices to comply with U.S. and foreign laws concerning the use of AI and related technologies, the nature of which cannot be determined at this time.
We depend on technology systems for significant elements of our business operations. These technology systems support a variety of functions, including manufacturing operations, laboratory operations, data analysis, quality control, partner service and support, billing, research and development activities, and scientific and general administrative activities. The design, development, maintenance, and operation of our technology over time is expensive and complex,
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and may involve unforeseen difficulties including performance problems, undetected defects, or errors. Overcoming technical obstacles and correcting defects or errors could prove to be impossible or impracticable, and the costs incurred may be substantial and adversely affect our results of operations.
Additionally, regulation in the machine learning and artificial intelligence space is constantly evolving and limitations placed on the use of data, including personal information, health data, or genetic/genomic data in such systems may make it difficult for us to continue using our machine learning algorithms. For example, the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”)—the world’s first comprehensive AI law — is anticipated to enter into force in 2024 and, with some exceptions, become effective 24 months thereafter. This legislation imposes significant obligations on providers and deployers of high risk artificial intelligence systems, and encourages providers and deployers of artificial intelligence systems to account for EU ethical principles in their development and use of these systems. If we deploy AI systems that are governed by the AI Act, we may be required to adopt higher standards of data quality, transparency, and human oversight, and adhere to specific and potentially burdensome and costly ethical, accountability, and administrative requirements. If our technology does not function reliably, fails to meet expectations in terms of performance, or cannot be fully utilized due to increasing regulation, including regulation by the FDA or comparable regulatory authorities of artificial intelligence or medical device software, we may be unable to provide, or our customers may stop using, our products. We expect that increased investment will be required in the future to continuously improve our use of AI technologies. As with many technological innovations, there are significant risks involved in developing, maintaining and deploying these technologies and there can be no assurance that the usage of or our investments in such technologies will always enhance our products or services or be beneficial to our business, including our efficiency or profitability.
Our vendors may in turn incorporate AI tools into their own offerings, and the providers of these AI tools may not meet existing or rapidly evolving regulatory or industry standards, including with respect to privacy and data security. Further, bad actors around the world use increasingly sophisticated methods, including the use of AI, to engage in illegal activities involving the theft and misuse of personal information, confidential information and intellectual property. Any of these effects could damage our reputation, result in the loss of valuable property and information, cause us to breach applicable laws and regulations, and adversely impact our business.
Our products, if cleared or approved, may in the future be subject to product recalls. A recall of our products, either voluntarily or at the direction of the FDA or another governmental authority, or the discovery of serious safety issues with our products, could have a significant adverse impact on us. In addition, recalls—whether required or voluntary—can trigger increased regulatory scrutiny of our quality systems, manufacturing processes, and post-market surveillance activities.
The FDA has the authority to require the recall of commercialized devices that are subject to FDA regulation in the event of material deficiencies or defects in design or manufacture. The authority to require a recall must be based on an FDA finding that there is reasonable probability that the device would cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. We may also, on our own initiative, recall a product. The FDA requires that certain classifications of recalls be reported to the FDA within ten working days after the recall is initiated. In the case of our FDA-approved tests, a government-mandated or voluntary recall by us or one of our distributors could occur as a result of an unacceptable risk to health, component failures, malfunctions, manufacturing errors, design or labeling defects or other deficiencies and issues. Recalls of any of our products could impair our ability to produce our products in a cost-effective and timely manner, which would have an adverse effect on our reputation, results of operations and financial condition. Recall-related corrective actions may also require us to suspend manufacturing operations, quarantine inventory, retrain personnel, or implement significant modifications to our quality system, any of which could disrupt supply and increase costs. We may be subject to liability claims, may be required to bear costs or may take other actions that may have a negative impact on our future sales and our ability to generate profits. Companies are required to maintain certain records of recalls, even if they are not reportable to the FDA. We may initiate voluntary recalls involving our products in the future that we determine do not require notification to the FDA. If the FDA disagrees with our determinations, the FDA could require us to report those actions and take enforcement actions for failing to report the recalls when they were conducted. Similar requirements apply in foreign jurisdictions. A future recall announcement could harm our reputation with customers and negatively affect our sales and financial condition.
If we initiate a correction or removal for one of our tests, issue a safety alert or undertake a field action or recall to reduce a risk to health imposed by the test, this could lead to increased scrutiny by the FDA other foreign regulatory
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authorities and our customers regarding the quality and safety of our tests and to negative publicity, including FDA alerts, press releases or administrative or judicial actions. Furthermore, circulation of any such negative publicity could harm our reputation, be used by competitors against us in competitive situations and cause customers to delay purchase decisions or cancel orders.
The sizes of the markets for our products, if approved, have not been established with precision, and may be smaller than we estimate.
Our estimates of the annual total addressable markets for our product and product candidates are based on a number of internal and third-party estimates, including, without limitation, the size of screening and patient populations, adoption rates and screening intervals, and the assumed prices at which we can sell tests for markets that have not been established. While we believe our assumptions and the data underlying our estimates are reasonable, these assumptions and estimates may not be correct and the conditions supporting our assumptions or estimates may change at any time, thereby reducing the predictive accuracy of these underlying factors. As a result, our estimates of the annual total addressable market for our current or future products may prove to be incorrect. If the actual number of patients who would benefit from our products, the price at which we can sell our products, or the annual total addressable market for our products is smaller than we have estimated, it may impair our sales growth and have an adverse impact on our business.
We rely on a limited number of suppliers or, in some cases, sole suppliers, for some of our products and materials and may not be able to find replacements or promptly transition to alternative suppliers.
We rely on a limited number of suppliers or, in some cases, sole suppliers, for certain sequencers, reagents, blood tubes and other equipment, instruments and materials that we use in our laboratory operations. For example, Illumina, Inc. is our sole supplier of certain sequencers and related reagents and New England Biolabs, Inc. is our sole supplier of reagents for DNA analysis. In addition, certain of the laboratory equipment used in our research and development processes is customized or otherwise not readily replaceable with off-the-shelf alternatives. As a result, we may experience longer lead times to procure, repair or replace such equipment, including due to supply chain constraints, vendor capacity limitations, or the need for specialized components or technical expertise. An interruption in our laboratory operations could occur if we encounter delays or difficulties in securing these laboratory equipment, instruments or materials, and if we cannot then obtain an acceptable substitute. Any such interruption could significantly and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and reputation. These limited or sole suppliers could engage in diverse types of businesses, including selling products or providing services in competition with us, and there can be no assurance that we can continue to receive required equipment, instruments or materials from them.
We believe that there are only a limited number of other manufacturers that are capable of supplying and servicing the equipment and materials necessary for our laboratory operations, including sequencers and various associated reagents, and potentially replacing our current suppliers. The use of equipment or materials furnished by these replacement suppliers would require us to alter our laboratory operations. Transitioning to a new supplier would be time-consuming and expensive, may result in interruptions in our laboratory operations, could affect the performance specifications of our laboratory operations or could require that we revalidate our tests. There can be no assurance that we will be able to secure alternative equipment, reagents and other materials, bring such equipment, reagents and materials online, and revalidate our tests without experiencing interruptions in our workflow. If we should encounter delays or difficulties in securing, reconfiguring or integrating the equipment and reagents we require for our products or in revalidating our products, our business, financial condition, results of operations and reputation could be materially and adversely affected.
Risks related to Government Regulation
The regulatory clearance, approval, or certification processes of the FDA and comparable foreign regulatory authorities or notified bodies are lengthy, time-consuming, and unpredictable. If we are ultimately unable to obtain any necessary or desirable regulatory approvals, clearances, or certifications, or if such approvals, clearances, or certifications are significantly delayed, our business will be substantially harmed.
We have not yet obtained FDA clearance or approval for any of our products or products in development. We may also seek FDA approval or clearance for other products in the future. The time required and ability to obtain clearance or approval by the FDA and comparable foreign regulatory authorities is unpredictable, typically takes several years following the commencement of clinical studies, and depends upon numerous factors, including the type, complexity,
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and novelty of our products and future products. In addition, policies, laws, regulations, or the type and amount of clinical data necessary to gain clearance or approval may change during the course of a test’s clinical development and may vary among jurisdictions, which may cause delays in the clearance or approval of, or the decision not to approve, an application. Regulatory authorities have substantial discretion in the premarket review process and may refuse to accept any application, decide that all or part of our data are unusable or insufficient for clearance or approval, require additional clinical or other data, including analytical validation data, determine that our manufacturing and quality systems are insufficient or in violation of applicable requirements, or determine that our clinical research program is insufficient or in violation of applicable good clinical practices (“GCPs”) or other requirements related to research compliance, human subject protections, or data integrity. Even if we believe our data are sufficient to support marketing authorization, regulatory authorities may disagree, or may require the generation and submission of additional data or analyses, which could significantly delay or preclude marketing authorization.
Before a new medical device can be marketed in the U.S., a company must first submit an application for and receive 510(k) clearance pursuant to a premarket notification submitted under Section 510(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FDCA”), approval of a premarket approval application (“PMA”) submission with the FDA, or grant of a de novo classification request from the FDA, unless an exemption applies. In the process of obtaining PMA approval, the FDA must determine that a proposed device is safe and effective for its intended use based, in part, on extensive data, including, but not limited to, technical, analytical validation, preclinical, clinical trial, manufacturing, and labeling data. The PMA process is typically required for devices that are deemed to pose the greatest risk, such as life-sustaining, life-supporting or implantable devices.
The PMA approval process can be expensive, lengthy and uncertain. The process of obtaining a PMA is costly and uncertain and generally takes from one to three years, or even longer, from the time the application is submitted to the FDA, including if an Advisory Committee is needed to evaluate a novel technology, which could occur for the review of a PMA for our SimpleScreen CRC test. In addition, a PMA generally requires the performance of one or more clinical trials. Despite the time, effort and cost, a device may not obtain marketing authorization by the FDA. Any delay or failure to obtain necessary regulatory marketing authorizations could harm our business. Furthermore, even if we are granted such marketing authorizations, they may include significant limitations on the indicated uses for the test, which may limit the potential commercial market for the test.
In the U.S., any modification to a product for which we receive marketing authorization may require us to submit a PMA and obtain FDA approval prior to implementing the change. For example, certain modifications to a PMA-approved device may require approval of a new PMA or a PMA supplement, or alternatively a notification or other submission to the FDA. If we obtain PMA approvals from the FDA, we may make modifications or add additional features in the future that we believe do not require approval of a PMA application or supplement or other regulatory submission. If the FDA disagrees with our determination and requires us to seek new marketing authorizations for the modifications for which we have concluded that new marketing authorizations are unnecessary, we may be required to cease marketing and/or to recall the modified product until we obtain such marketing authorization, and we may be subject to significant regulatory fines or penalties. If the FDA requires us to go through a lengthier, more rigorous examination for future products or modifications to existing products than we had expected, product introductions or modifications could be delayed or canceled, which could adversely affect our business.
In addition, we are or may become subject to new laws, regulations, and industry standards concerning medical devices proposed and enacted in various foreign jurisdictions. The EU regulatory landscape concerning in vitro devices (‘‘IVDs”) has evolved and continues to undergo legislative change. On May 26, 2022, the EU Regulation 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (the “EU IVDR”) entered into force, which repealed and replaced the EU Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (the “EU IVDD”). Subject to the transitional provisions (i.e., a tiered system extending the grace period for many devices, depending on their risk classification, before they have to be fully compliant with the EU IVDR) and in order to sell our products in the EU Member States, our products must comply with the general safety and performance requirements of the EU IVDR. Compliance with these requirements is a prerequisite to be able to affix the CE mark to our products under the EU IVDR, without which they cannot be sold or marketed in the EU. All in vitro diagnostic medical devices placed on the market in the EU must meet the general safety and performance requirements laid down in Annex I to the EU IVDR, including the requirement that a medical device must be designed and manufactured in such a way that, during normal conditions of use, it is suitable for its intended purpose. Medical devices must be safe and effective and must not compromise the clinical condition or safety of patients, or the safety and health of users and—where applicable—other persons, provided that any risks which may be associated with their use constitute acceptable risks when weighed against the benefits to the patient and are compatible with a high
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level of protection of health and safety, taking into account the generally acknowledged state of the art. To demonstrate compliance with the general safety and performance requirements, manufacturers must undergo a conformity assessment procedure, which varies according to the type of in vitro diagnostic medical device and its (risk) classification. For most in vitro diagnostic medical devices (other than certain lowest-risk class A devices), a conformity assessment procedure requires the intervention of a notified body. The notified body would typically audit and examine the technical file and the quality system for the manufacture, design and final inspection of our devices. If satisfied that the relevant product conforms to the relevant general safety and performance requirements, the notified body issues a certificate of conformity, which the manufacturer uses as a basis for its own EU declaration of conformity. The manufacturer may then apply the CE mark to the device, which allows the device to be placed on the market throughout the EU.
If we fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, we would be unable to affix the CE mark to our products, which would prevent us from selling them within the EU. The aforementioned EU rules are generally applicable in the EEA (which consists of the 27 EU Member States plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein). Türkiye has aligned its national regulations with the EU framework for medical devices, and similar CE-marking requirements apply in Türkiye. Non-compliance with the above requirements would also prevent us from selling our products in these countries.
Following Brexit, EU laws such as the EU IVDR do not apply directly in Great Britain, however under the terms of the Windsor Framework (which amends and replaces aspects of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland), the EU IVDR does apply in Northern Ireland. Consequently, there are currently different regulations in place in Great Britain as compared to both Northern Ireland and the EU, respectively. Ongoing compliance with both sets of regulatory requirements may result in increased costs for our business.
Furthermore, on December 16, 2024, the U.K. government signed into law an amendment to the U.K. MDR, the Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2024, to clarify and strengthen the post-market surveillance requirements for medical devices (including IVDs) in Great Britain. This amendment came into force on June 16, 2025. In addition, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”) (the U.K. medicines and medical devices regulator) launched a consultation from November 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025 on proposed changes to the pre-market requirements for medical devices in Great Britain. The MHRA has stated that it will incorporate feedback from this consultation into new U.K. legislation on pre-market requirements for medical devices in Great Britain. This new legislation is expected to come into force in 2026. Under the U.K. MDR, in order to be lawfully placed on the Great Britain market, Class A (non-sterile) IVDs need to be United Kingdom Conformity Assessment (“UKCA”) certified by a UK approved body. However, certain IVDs in compliance with either the EU IVDD or EU IVDR (and that hold valid CE certificates) can continue to be placed on the Great Britain market until the sooner of certificate expiration or June 30, 2030. One of the key areas in the pre-market consultation was to obtain feedback on whether to remove the requirement for a medical device and its labelling (i.e. packaging and instructions for use) in Great Britain to bear a physical UKCA mark. Instead of requiring a medical device and its labelling to bear a UKCA mark, manufacturers would be required to assign a unique design identification (“UDI”) to medical devices before they are placed on the Great Britain market. If this change is implemented, we may no longer be required to affix the physical UKCA mark to our devices, but we may need to assign and affix a UDI. Understanding and ensuring compliance with any new requirements is likely to lead to further complexity and increased costs to our business.
It is currently unclear to what extent the U.K. government will seek to align new U.K. legislation on pre-market requirements for medical devices in Great Britain with the EU. The EU laws that have been transposed into U.K. law through secondary legislation remain applicable in Great Britain, however the full extent of the new U.K. legislation on pre-market requirements for medical devices in Great Britain remains uncertain and may cause additional cost to our business.
The FDA, other regulators or notified bodies can delay, limit, or deny clearance, approval, or certification of a product for many reasons, including but not limited to the following:
disagreement with the design, implementation, or results of, or interpretation of the data from, our clinical studies;
determination that our product has not been shown to be safe and effective or substantially equivalent to a predicate device, or has other characteristics that preclude us from obtaining marketing authorization or certification, or prevent or limit its commercial use (for example, a narrowed indication for use claim);
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the population studied in the clinical program may not be sufficiently broad, generalizable, or representative of the intended target population of our product to assure effectiveness and safety in the population for which we seek approval, clearance, or certification;
disagreement with our interpretation of data from clinical studies or may fail to accept data from clinical studies (or clinical sites), including if we fail to establish the integrity of our data;
determination that our clinical studies otherwise fail to comply with applicable regulations, including GCP requirements;
serious or unexpected adverse effects or other performance issues are identified with our existing or future products;
determination that our manufacturing or quality system fails to comply with applicable regulations or otherwise fails to meet the standards necessary to support approval or certification; and
the approval (or certification) policies or regulations of the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may significantly change in a manner rendering our clinical data insufficient for approval or certification.
There can be no assurance that our existing or future products for which we may seek clearance, approval, or certification will be approved, cleared, or certified by the FDA, a comparable foreign regulatory authority or a notified body on a timely basis, if at all. If our products or future products receive clearance, approval, or certification but there is uncertainty about such products among providers or payers, reimbursement may be adversely affected and we may not be able to sell our products. Compliance with FDA or comparable foreign regulations will require substantial costs, and subject us to heightened scrutiny by regulators and substantial penalties for failure to comply with such requirements or the inability to market our products, if and when cleared, approved, or certified. The lengthy and unpredictable clearance, approval, and certification processes, as well as the unpredictability of the results of our clinical studies, may result in our failing to obtain regulatory clearance, approval, or certification to market our products, which would significantly harm our business, results of operations, reputation, and prospects.
Delays in receipt of, or failure to obtain, required FDA clearances or approvals or approvals required in other jurisdictions for our products in development, or improvements to or expanded indications for our current offerings, could materially delay or prevent us from commercializing or otherwise adversely impact future product commercialization.
Unless otherwise exempted or subject to enforcement discretion, medical devices, which include in vitro diagnostic tests, must receive either FDA regulatory approval or clearance before being marketed in the U.S. Our product and our products in development will be regulated by the FDA as medical devices and we may develop new tests that are deemed medical devices and require FDA clearance or approval.
The FDA determines whether a medical device will require either regulatory approval or clearance based on statutory criteria that include the risk associated with the device and whether the device is similar to an existing, legally marketed product. The process to obtain either regulatory approval or clearance is costly, time-consuming, and uncertain. The regulatory approval process is generally more challenging than the clearance process. Even if we design a product that we expect to be eligible for the regulatory clearance process, the FDA may require that the product undergo the regulatory approval process. There can be no assurance that the FDA will ever permit us to market any new product that we develop. Even if regulatory approval or clearance is granted, such clearance or approval may include significant limitations on indicated uses, which could materially and adversely affect the prospects of any new medical device. Further, any post-market obligations such as post-approval studies, labeling changes, or enhanced reporting requirements could increase our costs and limit commercial uptake.
FDA regulatory approval or clearance is also required for certain enhancements we may make to any of our future FDA-approved or -cleared tests. FDA approval or clearance may also be required to make changes to the processes, equipment, reagents, and other consumables used in connection with any such future FDA-approved or -cleared test. FDA may further disagree with our assessment that certain modifications made to any of our future FDA-approved or -cleared tests do not require a new clearance or approval, and could require us to cease marketing the affected product until appropriate submissions are cleared or approved. Further, we may in the future develop and launch laboratory developed tests (“LDTs”) and subsequently seek FDA clearance or approval of IVD versions of such LDTs. In 2024, the FDA finalized a regulation pursuant to which LDTs would be subject to the FDA’s medical device requirements through a phase-out of its historical policy of enforcement discretion over LDTs over a period of four years (the “LDT Final Rule”). On March 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the LDT Final Rule,
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reasoning that LDTs are not medical devices subject to the FDCA, and remanded the matter to the FDA for further consideration. This district court ruling was not appealed, and the FDA’s final rule will no longer be implemented or enforced by the agency.
It remains uncertain what impact this ruling may have on the FDA’s authority to review marketing applications for LDTs or to take enforcement action against tests marketed as LDTs. If the FDA imposes new or different requirements for marketing applications of LDTs to be reviewable in light of the District Court’s decision, LDT manufacturers seeking FDA review may be required to establish that the test is a medical device subject to the FDCA, which could involve significant modification to test configurations, processes, or operations. If we could not ultimately obtain marketing authorization for our SimpleScreen CRC test or other tests where required or appropriate, our business would be substantially harmed. It is possible that the District Court’s decision may limit the FDA’s authority to review or approve tests that are in the process of pursuing marketing authorization, or that we may need to perform additional activities to support FDA review of our products as a result of this ruling.
For an in-vitro diagnostic device to be placed on the EU market, a CE mark (Conformité Européenne) demonstrating compliance with the EU IVDR is required. While Class A, non-sterile devices can be self-certified, all other devices require conformity assessment by an independent notified body. There is no certainty regarding the final EU IVDR approval. The transition from the previous EU IVDD to the EU IVDR continues to present regulatory, operational, and financial challenges, including potential delays in obtaining notified body certification and increased compliance costs.
Delays in receipt of, or failure to obtain, clearances or approvals could materially delay or prevent us from commercializing our products or result in substantial additional costs that could decrease our profitability. In addition, even if we receive FDA clearance or approval for a new or enhanced product, the FDA may condition, withdraw, or materially modify its clearance or approval.
Changes in funding for, or disruptions caused by global health concerns impacting, the FDA and other government agencies or notified bodies could hinder their ability to hire and retain key leadership and other personnel, or otherwise prevent new medical device products from being developed, authorized or commercialized in a timely manner, which could negatively impact our business.
The ability of the FDA, foreign regulatory authorities and notified bodies to review and authorize the sale or certify new products can be affected by a variety of factors, including government budget and funding levels; its ability to hire and retain key personnel and accept the payment of user fees; statutory, regulatory, and policy changes; and other events that may otherwise affect the FDA’s foreign regulatory authorities’ and notified bodies’ ability to perform routine functions. Average review times at the FDA have fluctuated in recent years as a result. In addition, government funding of other government agencies that fund research and development activities is subject to the political process, which is inherently fluid and unpredictable. Disruptions at the FDA, other agencies and notified bodies may also slow the time necessary for new devices, including in vitro diagnostics to be reviewed and/or authorized or certified for marketing by necessary government agencies or notified bodies, which would adversely affect our business. For example, over the last several years, the U.S. government has shut down several times and certain regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, have had to furlough critical FDA employees and stop critical activities.
In the EU, notified bodies must be officially designated to certify in-vitro diagnostic devices in accordance with the EU IVDR. Only a small number of notified bodies have been designated to date and, therefore, they are facing a heavy workload and their review times have lengthened. This situation could impact the timelines for gaining the required certification under the EU IVDR to sell our future products in the EU and the way we are conducting, or intend to conduct, our business in the EU and the EEA (which consists of the 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein).
Clinical development involves a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies may not be predictive of future study results. In addition, regulatory authorities may require more extensive clinical evidence than we anticipate, and the standards for clinical data adequacy can evolve over time.
Our ongoing research and development and clinical study activities are subject to extensive regulation and review by numerous governmental authorities both in the U.S. and abroad; as well as by notified bodies in some foreign jurisdictions. Obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals to commercialize any of our product candidates will require the completion of certain clinical development activities that demonstrate the performance and safety of our product candidates. For example, we have completed a PMA submission to the FDA for our SimpleScreen CRC v1 test, and as
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we expected, we received a major deficiency letter informing us that the PMA lacks information needed to complete its review and which places the review on hold until such time that the FDA receive a complete response to the letter. The letter addressed matters related to the clinical validation of our SimpleScreen CRC v1 test, including requests for additional analyses of the test performance data from our PREEMPT CRC study, as well as the analytical validation of the test, including requests for additional testing and analyses to support the analytical validity of the test. We have engaged with the FDA to explore potential approaches to address the FDA’s concerns and to allow the FDA to complete its review. Subsequently, in April 2026, we submitted to the FDA a complete response to the letter. Although we believe our responses to have been thorough and comprehensive and do not expect the deficiency letter to have a material impact on our expected timing of commercialization, there can be no assurance that the FDA will be satisfied with our responses or that our test will be approved in a timely fashion, if at all.
Clinical testing is difficult to design and implement, can take many years, can be expensive and carries uncertain outcomes. The results of nonclinical and clinical studies of our products conducted to date, and ongoing or future studies of our current, planned or future products may not be predictive of the results of later clinical studies, and interim results of a clinical study do not necessarily predict final results. The data and results from our clinical studies do not ensure that we will achieve similar results in future clinical studies. Failure can occur at any stage of clinical testing. Clinical studies may produce negative or inconclusive results, and we may decide, or regulators may require us, to conduct additional clinical and nonclinical testing in addition to those we have planned before we are able to seek marketing authorizations or certifications for our products or product candidates.
We may experience delays in our clinical studies for a number of reasons, which could adversely affect the costs, timing or successful completion of such clinical studies. Patient enrollment in clinical studies and completion of patient follow up depend on many factors, including the size of the patient population, the nature of the study protocol, the proximity of patients to clinical sites, the eligibility criteria for the clinical study, patient compliance, competing clinical studies and clinicians’ and patients’ perceptions as to the potential advantages of the product being studied in relation to other available products. In addition, patients participating in our clinical studies may drop out before completion of the study or experience adverse medical events unrelated to our products. Delays in patient enrollment or failure of patients to continue to participate in a clinical study may delay commencement or completion of the clinical study, cause an increase in the costs of the clinical study, or result in the failure of the clinical study.
Each of these outcomes would harm our ability to market our tests, generate revenue or achieve sustained profitability.
If the third parties on which we rely for the conduct of our clinical trials and results do not perform our clinical trial activities in accordance with good clinical practices and related regulatory requirements, we may be unable to obtain regulatory clearance or approval for our product candidates or commercialize our products.
In addition, we may find it necessary to engage CROs to perform data collection and analysis and other aspects of our clinical studies, which might increase the cost and complexity of our studies. We may also depend on clinical investigators, medical institutions and contract research organizations to perform the studies, and would control only certain aspects of their activities. We would be responsible for ensuring that each of our studies is conducted in accordance with the applicable protocol, legal, regulatory and scientific standards, and our reliance on third parties would not relieve us of our regulatory responsibilities. We and our third-party contractors are required to comply with GCPs which are regulations and guidelines enforced by the FDA, European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) and comparable regulations enforced by foreign regulatory authorities for products in clinical development. Regulatory authorities enforce these GCPs through periodic inspections of study sponsors, principal investigators and study sites. If we or any third-party contractor fails to comply with applicable GCPs, the clinical data generated in clinical studies may be deemed unreliable and the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities or notified bodies may require us to perform additional clinical studies before clearing or approving our marketing applications or certifying our products. In some cases, FDA may refuse to accept data from a non-compliant clinical site entirely, which could invalidate previously completed work or significantly reduce the statistical power of a study. A failure to comply with these regulations may require us to repeat clinical studies, which would delay the regulatory clearance, approval or certification process.
If there are delays in testing or clearances, approvals or certifications as a result of the failure to perform by third parties, our research and development costs would increase, and we may not be able to obtain regulatory clearance, approval, or certification for our tests. In addition, we may not be able to establish or maintain relationships with these parties on favorable terms, if at all. Each of these outcomes would harm our ability to market our tests, generate revenue or achieve sustained profitability.
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Interim, “topline” and preliminary data from our clinical studies that we announce or publish from time to time may change as more patient data become available and are subject to audit and verification procedures that could result in material changes in the final data.
From time to time, we may publicly disclose preliminary or topline data from our preclinical studies or clinical studies, which is based on a preliminary analysis of then-available data, and the results and related findings and conclusions are subject to change following a more comprehensive review of the data related to the particular study. We also make assumptions, estimations, calculations and conclusions as part of our analyses of data, and we may not have received or had the opportunity to fully and carefully evaluate all data at the time of disclosure. As a result, the topline or preliminary results that we report may differ from future results of the same studies, or different conclusions or considerations may qualify such results, once additional data have been received and fully evaluated. Topline data also remain subject to audit and verification procedures that may result in the final data being materially different from the preliminary data we previously published. In some instances, additional statistical analyses or regulatory feedback may require re-analysis of data sets or exclusion of data previously considered valid. As a result, topline data should be viewed with caution until the final data are available.
From time to time, we may also disclose interim data from our preclinical and clinical studies. Interim data from clinical studies that we may complete are subject to the risk that one or more of the clinical outcomes may materially change as patient enrollment continues and more patient data become available. Adverse differences between preliminary, topline or interim data and final data could significantly harm our business prospects. Further, disclosure of such data by us or by our competitors could result in volatility in the price of our common stock.
Further, others, including regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, may not accept or agree with our assumptions, estimates, calculations, conclusions or analyses or may interpret or weigh the importance of data differently, which could impact the value of the particular program, the approvability or commercialization of the particular product candidate or product and our company in general. In addition, the information we choose to publicly disclose regarding a particular clinical study is based on what is typically extensive information, and you or others may not agree with what we determine is material or otherwise appropriate information to include in our disclosure and any information we determine not to disclose may ultimately be deemed significant with respect to future decisions, conclusions, views, activities or otherwise regarding a particular product, product candidate or our business.
If the interim, topline, or preliminary data that we report differ from actual results, or if others, including regulatory authorities, disagree with the conclusions reached, our ability to obtain clearance or approval for and commercialize our product candidates may be harmed, which could harm our business, operating results, prospects or financial condition.
Our products, if cleared or approved, may fail to achieve the degree of market acceptance necessary for commercial success.
The commercial success of any of our future products will depend on the degree of market acceptance by consumers, including self-insured employers, health systems, healthcare providers, life insurance companies, patients, and, over the longer-term, third-party payers. The degree of market acceptance of our products will depend on a number of factors, including:
the performance, validation, and clinical utility of such products as demonstrated in clinical studies, from real-world use, and published in peer-reviewed journals;
our ability to demonstrate the clinical validation and utility of our products and their potential advantages to the medical community;
the ability of our products to demonstrate comparable or non-inferior performance in real-world intended use populations as in clinical studies;
the willingness of consumers, including self-insured employers, health systems, healthcare providers, life insurance companies, patients, and others in the medical community to utilize our products;
the willingness of commercial third-party payers and government payers to cover and reimburse our products, the scope and amount of which will affect an individual’s or entity’s willingness or ability to pay for our products and likely heavily influence healthcare providers’ decisions to recommend our products;
willingness of providers, patients, and others to learn about our products, and establish a sense of understanding and confidence in the use of our products;
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the concern that products could lead to unnecessary medical screening procedures or a high false positive rate and the associated costs of unnecessary workups resulting from false positives;
the belief of providers, patients, and others that the use of our products in its intended use population is clinically appropriate, and not restricting its use to a narrower intended population;
the introduction or market acceptance of future third-party products, including the expansion of the capabilities of existing products and tests that are reimbursed;
the ability of our partners and our employees and contractors to ensure the safety and privacy of our patient data;
publicity (adverse or positive) concerning our products or operations (including third-party partners, patient-facing service providers, vendors, or suppliers) or future third-party products, including adverse publicity resulting from the use of our products or offerings by third parties, including partners;
our ability to fulfill test orders in a timely manner; and
the strength of our marketing and distribution support and patient-facing service providers.
The failure of our products, once introduced, to be listed in physician guidelines or of our studies to produce favorable and consistent results or to be published in peer-reviewed journals could limit the adoption of our products. In addition, healthcare providers and third-party payers, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), may rely on physician guidelines issued by industry groups, medical societies, and other key organizations, such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (“USPSTF”), an independent, volunteer panel of experts in the field of prevention, evidence-based medicine and primary care, before utilizing or reimbursing the cost of any diagnostic or screening test.
Further, if our products or the technology underlying them do not receive sufficient favorable exposure in peer-reviewed publications, the rate of physician and market acceptance of our products and positive reimbursement coverage decisions for our products could be negatively affected. The publication of clinical data in peer-reviewed journals is a crucial step in commercializing and helping obtain reimbursement for products, and our inability to control when, if ever, results are published, if positive, may delay or limit our ability to derive sufficient revenues from any product that is developed using data from a clinical study.
Failure to achieve broad market acceptance of our products would materially harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In 2024, the FDA finalized a regulation that has been successfully challenged in federal court, pursuant to which the FDA planned to subject LDTs to medical device requirements through a phase-out of its historical policy of enforcement discretion over LDTs over a period of four years. A federal court recently vacated the rule, and the FDA has rescinded the rule.
Our future products may be marketed as LDTs and we may seek to commercialize certain of our products in development as LDTs. LDTs are clinical laboratory tests that are developed and validated by a laboratory for its own use. The FDA historically has taken the position that it has the authority to regulate such tests as medical devices under the FDCA but until recently has for the most part exercised enforcement discretion and has not required clearance, de novo classification, or approval of LDTs prior to marketing.
In May 2024, the FDA issued the a final rule which amended the FDA's regulations to make explicit that LDTs are devices under the FDCA (the “LDT Rule”). Along with the LDT Rule, the FDA finalized a policy to phase out its enforcement discretion policy over a period of four years from issuance of the final rule. However, on March 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the LDT Rule, reasoning that LDTs are not medical devices, and remanded the matter to the FDA for further consideration. The decision was not appealed, and in September 2025, the FDA rescinded the LDT Rule.
The FDA may assert that we are improperly marketing our future tests as LDTs and may assert we do not comply with applicable medical device requirements, and in such cases may take enforcement action against us and/or require us to seek premarket review and obtain marketing authorizations, which may require that we cease marketing any future LDT products until such marketing authorizations are obtained or the relevant applications are submitted. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain any required marketing authorization for our tests or that any labeling claims will be consistent with the claims we have made or intend to make for such products when launched as LDTs, or that
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such claims would be adequate to support continued adoption of and reimbursement for our products. In the event we are required to seek FDA marketing authorization for any current or planned products, the FDA may request that we provide additional analyses and information beyond that which we intend to produce based on the designs of our current and planned clinical studies, or that we modify or narrow our intended use or product claims. It is possible that the FDA, among other things, could disagree with our interpretation of data we have relied on to support our LDT launches for our intended uses. If we are required to provide additional analyses or additional data or perform additional clinical studies beyond those we currently contemplate to support the intended uses of our products or future products, our planned commercial launches may be delayed and we may be required to cease commercialization of any products marketed as LDTs. A delay in the launch of our products or new versions of existing products, or significantly narrowing their intended uses, could negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, Congress has, for over the past decade, considered a number of proposals, which if enacted, would subject LDTs to additional regulatory requirements. For example, in recent years, Congress has worked on legislation to create a novel regulatory framework governing a new category of FDA-regulated products, referred to as in vitro clinical tests (“IVCTs”), which would govern LDTs and would be separate and distinct from the existing medical device regulatory framework. For example, most recently, in March 2023, the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development Act of 2023 (the “VALID Act”) was introduced. The bill would have established a risk-based approach to imposing requirements related to premarket review, quality systems, and labeling requirements on all IVCTs, including LDTs, but would grandfather certain LDTs marketed before the effective date of the bill and exempt them from certain requirements. It is unclear whether legislative proposals such as the VALID Act (including any proposals that would, in contrast, reduce FDA oversight of LDTs) will be introduced or passed by Congress or signed into law by the President. Depending on the approach adopted under any potential legislation or regulation, certain LDTs (likely those of higher risk) may be required to undergo some form of premarket review, potentially with a transition period for compliance and a grandfathering provision. Any such legislation could substantially alter our commercial offering and marketing of LDTs and negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, as a result of the District Court decision the regulatory environment around LDTs could be significantly relaxed, which could increase competition and reduce the effectiveness of our regulatory and reimbursement strategy.
If the FDA does not have authority to regulate LDTs as medical devices, there could be significant impacts to us and our industry, and our ability to compete could be impaired.
We have invested significantly in pursuing a PMA for our SimpleScreen CRC test, including conducting our “Prevention of Colorectal Cancer Through Multiomics Blood Testing” (‘‘PREEMPT CRC”) trial to support our PMA. We believe PMA approval for our SimpleScreen CRC test, if obtained, could bolster our position in the CRC screening market, and increase or accelerate provider and patient adoption, commercial and government reimbursement and coverage, and international opportunities. In the event the FDA is not able to exercise its medical device authority with respect to LDTs, our competitors or potential competitors in the CRC screening market may face less stringent regulatory requirements to enter the market or to continue to market their tests and we may face increased competition in our industry, and adapting to the new regulatory and competitive environment could be difficult, costly and time-consuming. If we are not able to adapt to the changed regulatory environment and increased competition, our business and prospects could be materially impacted.
Obtaining and maintaining regulatory authorization of our products in one jurisdiction does not mean that we will be successful in obtaining regulatory authorization of our products in other jurisdictions.
Obtaining and maintaining regulatory authorization or certification of products in one jurisdiction does not guarantee that we will be able to obtain or maintain regulatory authorization or certification in any other jurisdiction, but a failure or delay in obtaining regulatory authorization or certification in one jurisdiction may have a negative effect on the regulatory authorization or certification process in others. For example, even if the FDA or a comparable foreign regulatory authority grants clearance or approval for our products, comparable regulatory authorities or notified bodies in foreign jurisdictions may also need to authorize or certify the products in those countries. Premarket authorization and certification processes vary among jurisdictions and can involve requirements and administrative review periods different from those in the U.S., including additional clinical studies, because clinical studies conducted in one jurisdiction may not be accepted by regulatory authorities or notified bodies in other jurisdictions or the data may not be considered applicable to the jurisdiction’s intended patient population based on demographic, medical practice, genetic, or other differences. In some cases, the price that we intend to charge for our products may also be subject to approval.
Obtaining foreign regulatory authorization or certification and maintaining compliance with foreign regulatory requirements could result in significant delays, difficulties, and costs for us and could delay or prevent the introduction
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of our products in certain countries. If we fail to comply with the regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions, or we fail to receive necessary or desirable marketing authorizations or certification in other jurisdictions, our target market will be reduced and our ability to realize the full market potential of our products will be harmed.
Even if we receive regulatory authorization or certification of our products, we will continue to be subject to extensive regulatory oversight.
Medical devices are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA in the U.S. and comparable regulatory agencies in other territories where we do business. If any of our products are cleared or approved by the FDA or other comparable foreign regulatory agencies or certified by notified bodies in foreign jurisdictions, we will be required to timely file various reports. If these reports are not filed timely, regulators may impose sanctions and sales of our products may suffer, and we may be subject to product liability or regulatory enforcement actions, all of which could harm our business. In addition, as a condition of approving a PMA, the FDA may also require some form of post-approval study or post-market surveillance, whereby the applicant conducts a follow-up study or follows certain patient groups for a number of years and makes periodic reports to the FDA on the clinical status of those patients when necessary to protect the public health or to provide additional safety and effectiveness data for the device. The product labeling must be updated and submitted in a PMA supplement as results, including any adverse event data from the post-approval study, become available. Failure to conduct or timely complete post-approval studies in compliance with applicable regulations, update the product labeling, or comply with other post-approval requirements could result in withdrawal of approval of the PMA, which would harm our business and revenue.
The FDA and the FTC also regulate the advertising and promotion of medical devices to ensure that their promotional claims made are consistent with the applicable marketing authorizations, that there are adequate and reasonable data to substantiate the claims, and that the promotional labeling and advertising is neither false nor misleading in any respect. If the FDA or FTC determines that any of our promotional claims are false, misleading, not substantiated or not permissible, we may be subject to enforcement actions and we may be required to revise our promotional claims and make other corrections or restitutions. Similar requirements apply in foreign jurisdictions.
The FDA, state and foreign authorities have broad enforcement powers. Our failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements could result in enforcement action by the FDA, state or foreign regulatory agencies, which may include any of the following sanctions:
adverse publicity, warning letters, untitled letters, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties;
repair, replacement, refunds, recalls, termination of distribution, administrative detention or seizures of our products;
operating restrictions, partial suspension or total shutdown of production;
customer notifications or repair, replacement or refunds;
refusing our requests for clearances or approvals of new products, new intended uses or modifications to existing products;
withdrawals of current clearances, approvals or certifications, resulting in prohibitions on sales of our products;
refusal to issue certificates needed to export products for sale in other countries; and
criminal prosecution.
Any of these sanctions could also result in higher than anticipated costs or lower than anticipated sales of our products and have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, results of operations and financial condition.
In addition, the FDA may change its clearance and approval policies, adopt additional regulations or revise existing regulations, or take other actions which may prevent or delay approval or clearance of our current or future products under development. For example, on February 23, 2022, the FDA issued a proposed rule to amend the Quality Management System Regulation (“QMSR”) which establishes current good manufacturing practice requirements for medical device manufacturers, to align more closely with the International Organization for Standardization (“ISO”) standards. This proposal was finalized by a final rule issued on January 31, 2024, and the requirements of this new Quality Management System Regulation became effective February 2, 2026.
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In addition, FDA regulations and guidance are often revised or reinterpreted by the FDA in ways that may significantly affect our business and our products. Any new statutes, regulations or revisions or reinterpretations of existing regulations may impose additional costs or lengthen review times of any product candidates or make it more difficult to obtain marketing authorizations for, manufacture, market or distribute any product candidate we are developing. We cannot determine what effect changes in regulations, statutes, legal interpretation or policies, when and if promulgated, enacted or adopted may have on our business in the future. Such changes could, among other things, require: additional testing prior to seeking marketing authorization, changes to manufacturing methods recalls, replacement or discontinuance of our products or additional record keeping.
The FDA’s and other regulatory authorities’ policies may change and additional government regulations may be promulgated that could prevent, limit or delay marketing authorization of any product candidates we develop. If we are slow or unable to adapt to changes in existing requirements or the adoption of new requirements or policies, or if we are not able to maintain regulatory compliance, we may be subject to enforcement action and we may not achieve or sustain profitability.
The EU regulatory landscape concerning medical devices (including in vitro diagnostic medical devices) has evolved in recent years. On April 5, 2017 the EU IVDR was adopted to establish a modernized and more robust EU legislative framework, with the aim of ensuring better protection of public health and patient safety. Unlike directives, the EU IVDR does not need to be transposed into national law and therefore reduces the risk of discrepancies in interpretation across the different EU markets.
The misuse or off-label use of our products may harm our reputation in the marketplace, result in injuries that lead to product liability suits or result in costly investigations, fines or sanctions by regulatory bodies if we are deemed to have engaged in the promotion of these uses, any of which could be costly to our business.
Any marketing authorization or certification we may receive or obtain for our products by the FDA, comparable foreign regulatory authorities, or notified bodies will include specified indications for use and approved (or certified) labeling. Upon receipt of FDA authorization, or certification, we will continue to train our marketing personnel and direct sales force to not promote our authorized (or certified) tests for uses outside of FDA-authorized (or certified) indications for use, known as “off-label uses.” However, we are reliant on physicians and other providers to accurately provide information about our products to patients, including purposes, limitations, risks benefits, and interpretation of results, and we cannot, prevent a provider from using our products off-label, when in the provider’s independent professional medical judgment he or she deems it appropriate. There may be increased risk of injury to patients if physicians attempt to use our products off-label, which could harm our reputation in the marketplace among physicians and patients.
If, after FDA authorization or certification, the FDA or any foreign regulatory body determines that our promotional materials or training constitute promotion of an off-label use, it could request that we modify our training or promotional materials or subject us to regulatory or enforcement actions, including the issuance or imposition of an untitled letter, which is used for violators that do not necessitate a warning letter, injunction, seizure, civil fine or criminal penalties. It is also possible that other federal, state or foreign enforcement authorities might take action under other regulatory authority, such as false claims laws, if they consider our business activities to constitute promotion of an off-label use, which could result in significant penalties, including, but not limited to, criminal, civil and administrative penalties, damages, fines, disgorgement, exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs and the curtailment of our operations.
In addition, physicians may misuse our products if they are not adequately trained, potentially leading to injury and an increased risk of product liability. If our devices are misused or used with improper technique, we may become subject to costly litigation by our customers or their patients. As described above, product liability claims could divert management’s attention from our core business, be expensive to defend and result in sizeable damage awards against us that may not be covered by insurance.
If our products, if approved, result in direct or indirect participant or patient harm or injury, or otherwise involve errors that give rise to legal or regulatory exposure, we could be subject to significant reputational and liability risks.
Our success will depend on the market’s confidence that our tests and test candidates can provide reliable, high-quality results. We believe that patients, customers, physicians, and regulators are likely to be sensitive to errors in the use of our tests or failure of our tests to perform as described, and there can be no guarantee that our tests will meet these expectations. A negative blood-based screening test does not rule out the presence of a particular disease.
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Additionally, an individual undergoing unnecessary diagnostic tests on the basis of a false positive result or an erroneous result could expose us to reputational risks and potential liability. Similarly, an individual who receives a diagnosis shortly following a test result that did not detect the presence of a particular disease may create negative publicity about our tests or future tests, which would discourage adoption.
In addition to errors in test performance, our laboratory operations involve the risk of patient sample misidentification or mix-up, including circumstances in which one patient’s sample may be inadvertently associated with another patient’s identity, resulting in erroneous results. Such errors, whether arising from labeling, collection, handling, chain-of-custody failures, or information systems errors, could cause a patient to receive an incorrect screening result, delay appropriate diagnosis or treatment, or prompt unnecessary clinical intervention. A sample mix-up resulting in a false negative could prevent timely detection of a serious disease, while one resulting in a false positive could subject a patient to unnecessary and potentially harmful diagnostic follow-up. Either scenario could expose us to significant reputational harm, patient safety claims, and regulatory scrutiny, including potential enforcement action by CMS under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (“CLIA”) or by applicable state laboratory licensing authorities.
Performance failures could establish a negative perception of our products among physicians, patients, customers, and regulators, jeopardize our ability to successfully commercialize our products, impair our ability to obtain marketing authorizations or secure favorable coverage and reimbursement, or otherwise result in reputational harm or enforcement action or inquiry by a regulatory body. These risks may be more pronounced for certain applications of our blood-based screening tests or test candidates directly involved with the choice to use certain treatments in a particular case. In addition, we may be subject to legal claims arising from any errors in the use, manufacture, design, labeling, marketing, or performance of our products, including false positive or false negative results, or from patient sample misidentification or other laboratory handling errors that result in the delivery of incorrect results to patients or ordering physicians. If our products result in direct or indirect participant or patient harm or injury, we could be subject to significant reputational and liability risks, and our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operations, and growth prospects could be materially adversely affected.
Our “research use only” and “investigational use only” products could become subject to more onerous regulation by the FDA or other regulatory agencies in the future, which could increase our costs and delay our commercialization efforts, thereby materially and adversely affecting our business and results of operations.
In the U.S., some of our products are currently available for research use only (“RUO”) or for investigational use only (“IUO”) depending on the proposed application. We make our RUO and IUO products available to clinical sites enrolling participants in our registrational clinical studies. Because RUO and IUO products are not intended for use in clinical practice and cannot be advertised or promoted for clinical or diagnostic claims, they are exempt from many regulatory requirements otherwise applicable to medical devices. In particular, while the FDA regulations require that RUO products be labeled “For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures,” and that IUO products be labeled “For Investigational Use Only. The performance characteristics of this product have not been established,” such products are not subject to the FDA’s pre- and post-market controls for medical devices.
A significant change in the laws or policies governing RUO or IUO products or how they are enforced may require us to change our business model in order to maintain compliance. For instance, in November 2013 the FDA issued a guidance document entitled “Distribution of In Vitro Diagnostic Products Labeled for Research Use Only or Investigational Use Only,” or the RUO/IUO Guidance, which highlights the FDA’s interpretation that distribution of RUO or IUO products with any labeling, advertising or promotion that suggests that clinical laboratories can validate the test through their own procedures and subsequently offer it for clinical diagnostic use as an LDT is in conflict with the RUO or IUO status. The RUO/IUO Guidance further articulates the FDA’s position that any assistance offered in performing clinical validation or verification, or similar specialized technical support, to clinical laboratories, is in conflict with RUO or IUO status. If we engage in any activities that the FDA deems to be in conflict with the RUO or IUO status held by any of our products so labeled, we may be subject to immediate, severe and broad FDA enforcement action that would adversely affect our ability to continue operations. Accordingly, if the FDA finds that we are distributing our RUO or IUO products in a manner that is inconsistent with its RUO/IUO Guidance, we may be forced to stop distribution of our RUO/IUO tests until we are in compliance, which would reduce our revenue, increase our costs and adversely affect our business, and results of operations.
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If we fail to comply with healthcare and other applicable laws and regulations, we could face substantial penalties and our business, reputation, and operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Our operations are subject to various U.S. federal and state fraud and abuse laws. In addition, the commercialization of our products outside the U.S. would also subject us to foreign equivalents of the healthcare laws described below, among other foreign laws. The laws that may, currently or in the future, impact our operations include:
the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits, among other things, persons from knowingly and willfully soliciting, receiving, offering, or paying any remuneration (including any kickback, bribe, or rebate), directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, to induce, or in return for, either the referral of an individual, or the purchase, lease, order or recommendation of any good, facility, item, or service for which payment may be made, in whole or in part, under a federal healthcare program, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs. A person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it in order to have committed a violation, and many courts have interpreted that statute as being violated if merely one purpose of any arrangement is to induce referrals or purchases. In 2018, Congress enacted the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (“EKRA”), which establishes an all-payer anti-kickback prohibition for, among other things, knowingly and willfully paying or offering any remuneration directly or indirectly to induce a referral of an individual to a clinical laboratory. Violations of EKRA may result in fines, imprisonment, or both, for each occurrence. The law includes a limited number of exceptions, some of which closely align with corresponding Anti-Kickback Statute exceptions and safe harbors, and others that materially differ. Currently, there is no regulation interpreting or implementing EKRA, nor any guidance released by a federal agency regarding the scope of EKRA. Based on the plain language of EKRA and recent case law, certain sales-based incentive sales representatives, or customers will not be subject to scrutiny or will withstand regulatory challenge under EKRA;
the federal physician self-referral prohibition, commonly known as the Stark Law, which, in the absence of an applicable exception, prohibits a physician from making a referral for certain designated health services covered by the Medicare or Medicaid program, including clinical laboratory services, if the physician or an immediate family member of the physician has a financial relationship with the entity providing the designated health services. The Stark Law also prohibits the entity furnishing the designated health services from billing, presenting or causing to be presented a claim for the designated health services furnished pursuant to the prohibited referral;
federal civil and criminal false claims laws, including the False Claims Act, which impose criminal and civil penalties, including through civil “qui tam” or “whistleblower” actions, against individuals or entities from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, claims for payment or approval from Medicare, Medicaid, or other third-party payers that are false or fraudulent. In addition, the government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from a violation of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute or Stark Law constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the False Claims Act;
healthcare fraud and false statements laws, which prohibit, among other things, knowingly making a false statement to improperly avoid, decrease, or conceal an obligation to pay money to the federal government. Similar to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, a person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of these statutes or specific intent to violate them in order to have committed a violation;
the federal Civil Monetary Penalties Law, which, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits, among other things, the offer or transfer of remuneration, including waivers of copayments and deductible amounts (or any part thereof), to a Medicare or state healthcare program beneficiary if the person knows or should know it is likely to influence the beneficiary’s selection of a particular provider, practitioner, or supplier of services reimbursable by Medicare or a state healthcare program;
the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act, created under the ACA, and its implementing regulations, which require manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologicals, and medical supplies for which payment is available under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to report annually to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Open Payments Program, information related to payments or other transfers of value made to physicians (as defined by statute), teaching hospitals, and other healthcare practitioners, as well as ownership and investment interests held by such physicians and their immediate family members;
federal consumer protection and unfair competition laws, which broadly regulate marketplace activities and activities that potentially harm consumers; and
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analogous state and foreign laws and regulations, such as state and foreign anti-kickback, false claims, consumer protection, and unfair competition laws that may apply to our business practices, including, but not limited to, research, distribution, sales and marketing arrangement, as well as submitting claims involving healthcare items or services reimbursed by any third-party payer, including commercial insurers; state laws that require healthcare companies to comply with the medical device industry’s voluntary compliance guidelines, the relevant compliance guidance promulgated by the federal government that otherwise restricts payments that may be made to healthcare providers, and other potential referral sources or state-specific standards on financial interactions with healthcare providers; state laws that require healthcare companies to file reports with states regarding pricing and marketing information, such as the tracking and reporting of gifts, compensation, and other remuneration and items of value provided to healthcare professionals and entities; and state and foreign laws governing the privacy and security of health information in certain circumstances, many of which differ from each other in significant ways and may not have the same effect, thus complicating compliance efforts.
Because of the breadth of these laws and the narrowness of the statutory exceptions and safe harbors available and lack of clear guidance, it is possible that some of our business activities could, despite our efforts to comply, be subject to challenge under one or more of such laws. Efforts to ensure that our business arrangements will comply with applicable healthcare and other applicable laws may involve substantial costs. In the future, it is possible that governmental and enforcement authorities will conclude that our business practices may not comply with current or then-existing statutes, regulations, or case law interpreting applicable fraud and abuse or other healthcare or applicable laws and regulations. If any such actions are instituted against us, and we are not successful in defending ourselves or asserting our rights, those actions could have a significant impact on our business, including the imposition of civil, criminal, and administrative penalties, damages, disgorgement, monetary fines, possible exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits and future earnings, and curtailment of our operations, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations.
If third-party payers, including commercial payers and government healthcare programs, do not provide coverage of, or adequate reimbursement for, our tests, our business and results of operations will be negatively affected.
Our revenue and commercial success depend on achieving coverage and reimbursement for our tests from payers, including both commercial and government payers. If payers do not provide coverage of, or do not provide adequate reimbursement for our tests, we may need to seek payment from the patient, which may adversely affect demand for our tests. Coverage determinations by a payer may depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to a payer’s determination that a test is appropriate, medically necessary or cost-effective. If we are unable to provide payers with sufficient evidence of the clinical utility and validity of our test, they may not provide coverage, may provide limited coverage or may terminate coverage, which will adversely affect our revenues and our financial condition. To the extent that more competitors enter our markets, the availability of coverage and the reimbursement rate for our tests may decrease as we encounter pricing pressure from our competitors.
Each payer makes its own decision as to whether to provide coverage for our tests, whether to enter into a contract with us and the reimbursement rate for a test. Negotiating with payers is time-consuming, and payers often insist on their standard form contracts. There is no guarantee that a payer will provide adequate coverage or reimbursement for our tests or that we can reach an agreement with the payer on reasonable terms without being subject to additional regulatory and compliance risks. In cases where there is no coverage, or we do not have a contracted rate for reimbursement with the payer, the patient is typically responsible for a greater share of the cost of the test, which may result in delay of revenue, increase collection costs or decrease the likelihood of collection.
Our claims for reimbursement may be denied and we may have to appeal such denials in order to get paid. Such appeals may not result in payment. Payers may perform audits of historically paid claims and attempt to recoup funds years after the funds were initially distributed if the payers believe the funds were paid in error or determine that our tests were medically unnecessary. If a payer's audit of our claims results in a negative finding, and we are unable to reverse the finding through appeal, any subsequent recoupment could result in a material adverse effect on our revenue. Additionally, in some cases commercial payers for whom we are not a participating provider may elect at any time to review claims previously paid and determine the amount they paid was excessive. In these situations, the payer typically notifies us of its decision and then offsets the amount it determines to be overpaid against amounts it owes us on current claims. We do not have a mechanism to dispute these retroactive adjustments, and we cannot predict when, or how often, a payer might engage in these reviews.
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When we contract with a payer as a participating provider, reimbursements by the payer are generally made pursuant to a negotiated fee schedule and are limited to only specifically covered indications or where prior approval has been obtained. Becoming a participating provider can result in higher reimbursement amounts for covered uses of our test and, potentially, no reimbursement for non-covered uses identified under the payer’s policies or the contract.
Medicare’s National Coverage Determination (“NCD”) for Next Generation Sequencing (“NGS”) first established in 2018 and subsequently updated in 2020 states that NGS tests are covered by Medicare nationally, when: (1) performed in a laboratory certified under the CLIA, (2) ordered by a treating physician, (3) the patient meets certain clinical and treatment criteria, including having recurrent, relapsed, refractory, metastatic, or advanced stages III or IV cancer, (4) the test is approved or cleared by the FDA as a companion in vitro diagnostic for an FDA approved or cleared indication for use in that patient’s cancer, and (5) results are provided to the treating physician for management of the patient using a report template to specify treatment options.
Some payers have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, laboratory benefit management programs, often using third-party benefit managers to manage these programs. The stated goals of these programs are to help improve the quality of outpatient laboratory services, support evidence-based guidelines for patient care and lower costs. The impact on laboratories, such as us, of active laboratory benefit management by third parties is unclear, and we expect that it would have a negative impact on our revenue in the short term. Payers may resist reimbursement for our tests in favor of less expensive tests, require pre-authorization for our tests, or impose additional pricing pressure on and substantial administrative burden for reimbursement for our tests. We expect to continue to focus substantial resources on increasing adoption of, and coverage and reimbursement for, our current tests and any future tests we may develop. We believe it may take several years to achieve broad coverage and adequate contracted reimbursement with a majority of payers for our tests. However, we cannot predict whether, under what circumstances, or at what price levels payers will cover and reimburse our tests. If we fail to establish and maintain broad adoption of, and coverage and reimbursement for, our tests, our ability to generate revenue could be harmed and our business and prospects could suffer.
The commercialization of our future products will depend heavily on payer coverage and reimbursement, and we may be unable to obtain or maintain adequate coverage or payment levels.
Because we do not yet offer any commercial products, we have not secured coverage, reimbursement, or contracted rates with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers, or managed care organizations. If and when we commercialize our tests, reimbursement amounts and coverage decisions will heavily influence adoption and utilization. Payers may deny coverage, limit coverage to certain patient populations, require prior authorization, or reduce reimbursement levels. To secure favorable coverage decisions, we will need to generate sufficient clinical and economic evidence, which may be costly, time-consuming, or unsuccessful. Even where coverage is obtained, payment rates may be low, uncertain, or subject to frequent change.
One of the key elements of our strategy is to expand access to our tests by pursuing coverage and reimbursement from third-party payers, both private and government payers. If our products do not receive adequate coverage and reimbursement, if at all, from third-party payers, our ability to expand access to our products beyond our existing sales channels will be limited and our overall commercial success will be limited.
Coverage and reimbursement by third-party payers for early detection tests can be limited and uncertain. Healthcare providers may not order our products unless third-party payers cover and provide adequate reimbursement rates for a substantial portion of the price of our products. If we are not able to obtain adequate coverage and an acceptable level of reimbursement for our products from third-party payers, patients or other payers may be required to pay all or a substantial portion of the cost out-of-pocket, which could dissuade providers from ordering our tests and could reduce utilization and delay or reduce our collection of payment.
Even if our tests are covered by third-party payers, including commercial payers and government healthcare programs, those payers may modify coverage policies, billing rules, documentation requirements, prior authorization processes, utilization controls, or claims-processing practices at any time, often without advance notice. Such changes may delay or prevent payment for covered tests, increase administrative burdens, or require additional submissions or approvals. In addition, payers may withhold, delay, or deny payment for covered tests for administrative, technical, or compliance-related reasons, or may rely on third-party utilization management vendors or external review organizations whose determinations could further delay or reduce reimbursement. Resolving such payment delays or denials may require costly and time-consuming appeals or resubmissions, with uncertain outcomes.
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Coverage determinations and reimbursement levels may be made on an indication-by-indication basis and may include restrictions based on population, ordering provider, frequency, or other criteria. In addition, even if we establish relationships with payers to provide our products at negotiated rates, such agreements would not obligate any healthcare providers to order our tests or guarantee that we would receive reimbursement at adequate levels.
Tests used in screening contexts may face incremental scrutiny from third-party payers given the potential downstream costs of follow-on diagnostic workups and the potential for false positives on an absolute basis when deployed at scale.
If we are unable to obtain or maintain adequate coverage and reimbursement, or if we experience material payment delays, denials, or increased administrative burdens, our ability to commercialize our future products, generate revenue, and achieve profitability may be materially impaired.
Traditional fee-for-service Medicare generally does not cover screening tests absent a statutory benefit, and if our future tests are treated as screening tests, our ability to obtain Medicare coverage and reimbursement may be limited, delayed, or require legislative or guideline changes.
Medicare is the single largest U.S. payer and a particularly important payer for many cancer-related laboratory services given the demographics of the Medicare population. Traditional fee-for-service Medicare generally does not cover screening tests, which are considered preventive services, that are performed in the absence of signs or symptoms of illness or injury, unless there is a statutory provision that explicitly authorizes coverage of the test.
CMS has authority to cover certain additional preventive services through an NCD process where the service is recommended with a grade of A or B by the USPSTF, among other criteria, and the USPSTF generally waits for regulatory authorization (e.g., FDA authorization) before it considers undertaking reviews of novel technology. Historically, evidence packages supporting USPSTF A/B recommendations have included long-term outcomes (including mortality) data, which may require extended follow-up and significant resources.
If our future tests are treated as screening tests under Medicare, fee-for-service Medicare coverage and reimbursement may be unavailable unless we pursue substantial additional measures (which may include obtaining a favorable USPSTF grade and seeking an NCD) or unless Congress enacts a statutory provision authorizing coverage of multi-cancer early detection or similar screening tests. Medicare coverage can also be changed by statute, but any legislative effort may be delayed, may not be enacted, or may be enacted in narrower or less favorable terms. Any such pathway could take several years, require significant investments and resources, and may ultimately be unsuccessful.
If we are unable to obtain Medicare coverage and reimbursement for screening uses, adoption and utilization of our future tests may be materially limited, our commercial strategy may be delayed or require modification, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected.
See the section entitled “Information about Freenome—Payer Coverage and Reimbursement” for additional information.
Our future products may not receive favorable payment determinations under Medicare, and changes in Medicare payment methodologies, including under the federal law PAMA, could reduce the reimbursement amounts for our tests.
Medicare coverage, coding, and payment will be essential to our commercial strategy. Payment amounts for diagnostic tests under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (“CLFS”) may be negatively affected by changes in methodology, including future rulemaking or legislative reform affecting the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (“PAMA”). As described in the section entitled “Information about Freenome—Payer Coverage and Reimbursement—Government Payers—Medicare Coverage and CLFS Payment,” PAMA requires certain laboratories to report private-payer rates that CMS uses to establish CLFS payment rates; Congress has repeatedly delayed reporting cycles and temporary payment caps. Future changes to PAMA or CMS implementation of updated median rates following the 2026 reporting period could materially affect reimbursement for our tests. If Medicare payment rates for our future tests are insufficient, our revenue, margins, and commercial viability could be materially harmed.
We may be unable to obtain the coding necessary to secure appropriate payment for our future tests, and coding changes may adversely affect reimbursement.
As described in the section entitled “Information about Freenome—Payer Coverage and Reimbursement—Government Payers— Coding and the MolDx Program,” coding, including Current Procedural Terminology (‘‘CPT”) codes and Z-Codes issued through the MolDx program, plays a significant role in how payers
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adjudicate claims. We may be unable to obtain unique CPT codes or Z-Codes, or payers may determine that our tests should be billed under less favorable miscellaneous or existing codes. Coding assignments may also change over time, which could reduce payment levels or delay claims adjudication. Any of these outcomes could materially adversely affect our commercialization strategy and financial results.
Commercial payer contracting is complex and uncertain, and failure to secure contracted status with key payers could limit adoption of our tests.
Commercial payers may determine not to contract with us, may impose restrictive terms, or may reimburse us only as a non-participating provider at significantly lower rates. As described in the section entitled “Information about Freenome—Payer Coverage and Reimbursement—Commercial Payers,” contracted status often improves payment levels but may exclude non-covered or investigational uses of our tests. If we fail to obtain and maintain favorable commercial payer contracts, adoption of our future tests may be limited, reimbursement for out-of-network services may be insufficient, and our business and prospects could be adversely affected. Even if commercial payers contract with us, they may still deny payment or change requirements for payment at any time without notice which may require us to appeal claims which could be costly and time consuming and unsuccessful. Furthermore commercial payers may break contracts and withhold payment at any time and for any reason and threaten the company with legal action should we demand fulfillment of the contract. We may not have sufficient time or resources for protracted legal disputes with payers.
Evolving federal and state laboratory regulations, including the CLIA and state licensure requirements, may impose significant costs or delay commercialization of our future tests.
We are required to hold certain federal, state and local licenses, certifications and permits to conduct our business. CMS regulates all non-research laboratory testing performed on humans in the U.S. through the CLIA. In total, CLIA covers approximately 260,000 laboratory entities. The Division of Clinical Laboratory Improvement & Quality, within the Quality, Safety & Oversight Group, under the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (“CCSQ”), has the responsibility for implementing the CLIA program. Under CLIA, we are required to hold a certificate applicable to the type of laboratory tests we perform and to comply with standards applicable to our operations, including test processes, personnel, facilities administration, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, quality systems and proficiency testing, which are intended to ensure, among other things, that clinical laboratory testing services are accurate, reliable and timely.
We maintain CLIA certification for our Brisbane, California laboratory that allows us to perform high complexity testing.
A laboratory that is certified as “high complexity” under CLIA may develop, manufacture, validate and use proprietary tests referred to as LDTs. CLIA requires analytical validation including accuracy, precision, specificity, sensitivity and establishment of a reference range for any LDT used in clinical testing. The regulatory and compliance standards applicable to the testing we perform may change over time, and any such changes could have a material effect on our business. In addition, CLIA allows states to impose additional laboratory licensure requirements, some of which apply to out-of-state laboratories performing testing for residents of those states. Penalties for non-compliance with CLIA requirements include a range of enforcement actions, including suspension, limitation or revocation of the laboratory’s CLIA certificate, as well as directed plan of correction, state on-site monitoring, civil monetary penalties, civil injunctive suit or criminal penalties.
If we were to lose our CLIA certification, whether as a result of a revocation, suspension or limitation, we would no longer be able to offer our tests, which would limit our revenues and seriously harm our business. If we were to lose, or fail to obtain, a license in any other state where we are required to hold a license, we would not be able to test specimens from those states, which also could limit our revenues and seriously harm our business.
As described in the section entitled “Information about Freenome—Clinical Laboratory Framework—Federal and State Laboratory Licensing Requirements,” our failure to maintain required certifications or licenses could require us to redirect testing, suspend test availability in affected jurisdictions, or delay commercialization. Changes to CLIA or state laboratory laws could also impose additional requirements or create uncertainty around the regulatory treatment of multi-omics tests. These developments could increase our costs, delay commercial launch, or materially limit our ability to offer testing services.
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We are subject to extensive federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and failure to comply with these laws could result in significant penalties or impair our ability to commercialize our future products.
As described in the section entitled, “Information about Freenome—Federal and State Fraud and Abuse Laws,” we are or may be subject to numerous federal and state laws governing financial relationships with healthcare providers, laboratories, and referral sources, including the Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”), Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”), Stark Law, and the False Claims Act (“FCA”). These laws are complex, broadly interpreted, and subject to evolving enforcement priorities. Any actual or alleged failure to comply could result in substantial civil, criminal, and administrative penalties, corporate integrity agreements, exclusion from government healthcare programs, reputational harm, and significant business disruption. Even arrangements that are common industry practice carry inherent compliance risk. Investigations or enforcement actions, regardless of outcome, could materially harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Failure to comply with HIPAA, state privacy laws, or international data protection requirements could expose us to liability and disrupt our operations.
As described in the section entitled, “Information about Freenome—Privacy and Security Regulations,” we are or will be subject to HIPAA, state privacy laws such as the CCPA, and potentially the GDPR and other international privacy frameworks as we expand globally. These laws impose obligations related to the use, disclosure, security, and breach reporting of personal information. Non-compliance may result in civil monetary penalties, regulatory investigations, litigation, contractual liability, and reputational harm. Evolving legal requirements may increase our compliance burden and require modifications to our processes, systems, and data governance practices.
Changes in healthcare policy, including future healthcare reform measures, could adversely affect our business.
As described in the section entitled, “Information about Freenome—U.S. Healthcare Reform,” federal and state governments continue to propose and adopt healthcare reforms that impact coverage, reimbursement, payment methodologies, and market access. Future reforms could reduce payment rates, restrict coverage of preventive or diagnostic tests, impose new compliance obligations, or otherwise negatively affect demand for our future products. Because we cannot predict the scope or timing of future healthcare policy changes, their impact on our business is inherently uncertain.
We are subject to export and import controls, economic sanctions and anti-corruption laws and regulations of the U.S. and other jurisdictions. We can face criminal liability and other serious consequences for violations of these laws and regulations, which can harm our business.
We are subject to export control and import laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs regulations, and various economic and trade sanctions regulations administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. Export controls and trade sanctions laws and regulations may restrict or prohibit altogether the provision, sale, or supply of our products to certain governments, persons, entities, countries, and territories, including those that are the target of comprehensive sanctions or an embargo. We are also subject to anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (“FCPA”) as amended, the U.S. domestic bribery statute contained in 18 U.S.C. § 201, the U.S. Travel Act, and other state and national anti-bribery laws in the countries in which we conduct activities. Anti-corruption laws are interpreted broadly and prohibit companies and their employees, agents, contractors, and other partners from authorizing, promising, offering, or providing, directly or indirectly, improper payments or anything else of value to recipients in the public or private sector. The FCPA also requires public companies to make and keep books and records that accurately and fairly reflect the transactions of the corporation and to devise and maintain an adequate system of internal accounting controls. We can be held liable for the corrupt or other illegal activities of our employees, agents, contractors, and other partners, even if we do not explicitly authorize or have actual knowledge of such activities. Any violation of the laws and regulations described above may result in substantial civil and criminal fines and penalties, imprisonment, the loss of export or import privileges, debarment, tax reassessments, breach of contract and fraud litigation, reputational harm, and other consequences.
If we or any third-party we engage now or in the future fail to comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, we could become subject to fines or penalties or incur costs or liabilities that could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We and any contract manufacturers and suppliers we engage are subject to numerous environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, including those governing laboratory procedures and the handling, use, storage, treatment
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and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. We may incur substantial costs in order to comply with current or future environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. These current or future laws and regulations may impair our research, development or commercialization efforts. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations also may result in substantial fines, penalties or other sanctions.
Our operations involve the use of hazardous and flammable materials, including chemicals and biological materials. Our operations also produce hazardous waste products. We generally contract with third parties for the disposal of these materials and waste. We cannot eliminate the risk of contamination or injury from these materials. In the event of contamination or injury resulting from our use of hazardous materials, we could be held liable for any resulting damages, and any liability could exceed our resources. We also could incur significant costs associated with civil or criminal fines and penalties. With respect to the operations of our current and any future third party contract manufacturers, it is possible that if they fail to operate in compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations or properly dispose of wastes associated with our products, we could be held liable for any resulting damages, suffer reputational harm or experience a disruption in our operations. In addition, our supply chain may be adversely impacted if any of our third-party contract manufacturers become subject to injunctions or other sanctions as a result of their non-compliance with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. Although we maintain general liability insurance as well as workers’ compensation insurance to cover us for costs and expenses we may incur due to injuries to our employees resulting from the use of hazardous materials, this insurance may not provide adequate coverage against potential liabilities.
Further, our headquarters and laboratory facilities are located on a former landfill for which redevelopment or use is complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Although this has not impacted us to date, certain events could occur may require us to pay significant clean-up or other costs in order to maintain our operations. Such events include, but are not limited to, changes in environmental laws, discovery of new contamination, or unintended exacerbation of existing contamination. The occurrence of any such event could materially affect our ability to continue our business operations on such property.
Our employees, principal investigators, consultants and commercial partners may engage in misconduct or other improper activities, including non-compliance with regulatory standards and requirements and insider trading.
We are exposed to the risk of fraud or other misconduct by our employees, principal investigators, consultants and commercial partners. Misconduct by these parties could include intentional failures to comply with the regulations of the FDA, CMS and non-U.S. regulators, comply with healthcare fraud and abuse laws and regulations in the U.S. and abroad, report financial information or data accurately or disclose unauthorized activities to us. In particular, sales, marketing, and business arrangements in the healthcare industry are subject to extensive laws and regulations intended to prevent fraud, misconduct, kickbacks, self-dealing and other abusive practices. These laws and regulations may restrict or prohibit a wide range of pricing, discounting, marketing and promotion, sales commission, customer incentive programs and other business arrangements. Such misconduct could also involve the improper use of information obtained in the course of clinical studies, which could result in regulatory sanctions and cause serious harm to our reputation. We currently have a code of conduct applicable to all of our employees, but it is not always possible to identify and deter employee misconduct, and our code of conduct and the other precautions we take to detect and prevent this activity may not be effective in controlling unknown or unmanaged risks or losses, or in protecting us from governmental investigations, lawsuits or other actions stemming from a failure to comply with these laws or regulations. If any such actions are instituted against us, and we are not successful in defending ourselves or asserting our rights, those actions could result in the imposition of significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, including, without limitation, damages, monetary fines, individual imprisonment, disgorgement of profits, possible exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs or from coverage of commercial payers, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits and future earnings, additional reporting or oversight obligations if we become subject to a corporate integrity agreement or other agreement to resolve allegations of non-compliance with the law and curtailment or restructuring of our operations, which could have a significantly adverse impact on our business. Whether or not we are successful in defending against such actions, we could incur substantial costs and expenses, including legal fees, and divert the attention of management from the operation of our business.
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Risks Related to Intellectual Property
If we are unable to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our technology, or if the scope of the intellectual property protection we obtain is not sufficiently broad, our competitors may develop and commercialize technology and tests similar or identical to ours, and our ability to successfully commercialize our products may be impaired.
Our ability to compete successfully will depend in part on our ability to obtain and/or enforce intellectual property protection for our tests and products, preserve our trade secrets, and operate without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property and proprietary rights of third parties. Filing, prosecuting, and defending intellectual property rights for our test, products and other technologies in all countries throughout the world may be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. Furthermore, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent or in the same manner as the laws of the U.S. As a result, we may encounter significant problems in protecting and enforcing our intellectual property both in the U.S. and abroad.
We may not be able to file, prosecute, maintain, enforce, and/or license all necessary or desirable patents or patent applications at a reasonable cost or in a timely manner, or in all jurisdictions, or at all. We may choose not to seek patent protection for certain innovations and may choose not to pursue patent protection in certain jurisdictions. It is also possible that we may fail to identify patentable technologies in a timely fashion, which may impair our ability to obtain patent protection on such technology at all. Furthermore, in some cases, we have only filed provisional patent applications on certain aspects of our products and technologies, and these provisional patent applications are not eligible to become an issued patent until, among other things, we file a non-provisional patent application within 12-months the filing date of the applicable provisional patent application. In cases where we did not obtain patent protection for certain of our inventions, we may not be able to prevent third parties from practicing our inventions or from selling or importing tests made using our inventions in and into the U.S. or other jurisdictions.
Moreover, while we have applied for patents that protect aspects of our technology in the U.S. and several other jurisdictions, we cannot assure you that our intellectual property position, including our pending patent applications and any patents that may issue from our patent applications, will not be challenged or that all patents for which we have applied will be issued on a timely basis or at all, or that such patents will protect our technology, in whole or in part, or be issued in a form that will provide us with meaningful protection, prevent competitors from competing with us, or otherwise provide us with any competitive advantage. The issuance of a patent is not conclusive as to its inventorship, scope, validity, or enforceability, and any of our patents may be challenged in the courts or patent offices in the U.S. or abroad. As a result of such challenges, our pending or future patent applications may not result in issued patents, or the scope of future patents may not be as broad as we anticipate, or our future issued patents may be held invalid or unenforceable. If we were to lose patent coverage for any of our products or product candidates, this may adversely impact our commercial partnerships, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage with respect to commercialization.
Moreover, some of our future patent applications or patents that may issue from such patent applications may be co-owned with third parties, or a third party may claim to have an ownership interest in some of our patent applications. If we are unable to obtain an exclusive license to any such third-party co-owners’ interest in such patent applications or patents, such co-owners may be able to license their rights to other third parties, including our competitors, and our competitors may market competing products and technology. In addition, we may need the cooperation of any such co-owners in order to enforce such patents against third parties, and such cooperation may not be provided to us.
Our competitors or other third parties may be able to circumvent our future patents by developing similar or alternative technologies or tests in a non-infringing manner. Competitors could also set up laboratories outside the countries in which we have filed patent applications in order to compete without infringing upon our intellectual property, even if they collect patient samples from countries in which we do have patent protection. Competitors could also run machine learning models outside of the countries in which we have filed patent applications in order to compete without infringing upon our intellectual property, even if certain parts of the data from the models are used in countries in which we do have patent protection. If a third party obtains an issued patent on inventions we use in our products, that party could prevent us from using those inventions, and we may not be able to design around the third party’s patents or obtain a license on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. In addition, to the extent we may grant in the future, licenses or sublicenses of our intellectual property rights to third parties, we cannot provide any assurance that such intellectual property rights will not be used by those third parties in a manner that could compete with our business or otherwise negatively impact any competitive advantage provided by such intellectual property rights. We also cannot provide assurances that third-party patents or other intellectual property do not exist that our current or future
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technology, manufacturing methods, products, methods or tests infringe or will infringe, which could result in litigation, the imposition of injunctions preventing our use of such technology, manufacturing methods, products or future methods or tests, or require us to obtain licenses or pay royalties and/or other forms of compensation to third parties, which could be significant and could harm our results of operations. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
In addition to the protection that may be afforded by future patents, we rely on trade secret protection and confidentiality agreements to protect proprietary know-how that is not patentable, processes for which patents are difficult to enforce, and any other elements of our technology and products that involve proprietary know-how, information or technology that will not be covered by future patents. We may also rely on trade secret protection as temporary protection for concepts that may be included in a future patent filing. However, trade secret protection will not protect us from innovations that a competitor develops independently of our proprietary know-how. If a competitor independently develops a technology that we protect as a trade secret and files a patent application on that technology, then we may not be able to patent that technology in the future, and may require a license from the competitor to use our own know-how, and if the license is not available on commercially viable terms or at all, then we may not be able to launch our product or may be prevented from using our product. Even if we were able to obtain a license, it could be non-exclusive, thereby giving our competitors and other third parties access to the same technologies licensed to us. Although we require all of our employees to assign their inventions to us and require all of our employees, consultants, advisors, and any third parties who have access to our trade secrets, know-how, and proprietary information or technology to enter into confidentiality agreements, we cannot be certain we have entered into such agreements with all applicable parties, and such agreements can be breached. We cannot be certain that our trade secrets and other confidential proprietary information will not be disclosed or that competitors will not otherwise gain access to our trade secrets or independently develop substantially equivalent information and techniques, or determine our trade secrets through the reverse engineering of our products. If we are unable to prevent unauthorized material disclosure of our intellectual property to third parties, we may not be able to establish or maintain a competitive advantage in our market, and this scenario could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
If we are unable to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets, our business and competitive position would be harmed.
In addition to seeking patents for our products and other technologies, we also rely on trade secrets and confidentiality agreements to protect our unpatented know-how, technology, data, and other proprietary information and to maintain our competitive position. Some machine learning and algorithmic technologies are commonly protected as trade secrets rather than being patented. We expect our trade secrets and know-how to over time be disseminated within the industry through independent development, the publication of journal articles describing the methodology, and the movement of personnel from academic to industry scientific positions.
Trade secrets and know-how can be difficult to protect. We seek to protect these trade secrets and other proprietary technology, in part, by entering into non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements with parties who have access to them, such as our employees, directors, corporate collaborators, outside scientific collaborators, contract research organizations, contract manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, consultants, advisors, and other third parties. It is also our policy to enter into confidentiality and invention or patent assignment agreements with our employees and consultants as well as to train our employees not to bring or use proprietary information or technology from former employers to us or use it in their work and remind departing employees when they leave their employment of their continuing confidentiality obligations. We cannot guarantee that we have entered into such agreements with each party that may have access to our trade secrets or proprietary technology and processes. Despite our efforts, any of these parties may breach the agreements and disclose our proprietary information, including our trade secrets, and we may not be able to obtain adequate remedies for such breaches. Enforcing a claim that a party illegally disclosed or misappropriated a trade secret is difficult, expensive, and time-consuming, and the outcome is unpredictable. Some courts outside the U.S. are less willing or unwilling to protect trade secrets. For example, in China, claims regarding infringement or misappropriation of trade secrets are difficult to prove, and consequently plaintiffs are rarely successful in bringing these claims. If any of our trade secrets were to be lawfully obtained or independently developed by a competitor or other third party, we would have no right to prevent them from using that technology or information to compete with us. If any of our trade secrets were to be misappropriated by, disclosed to, or independently developed by a competitor or other third party, our competitive position could be materially and adversely harmed.
Despite our active trade secret registry and training, trade secrets may be independently developed by others in a manner that could prevent legal recourse by us. Though our agreements with third parties typically restrict the ability
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of our advisors, employees, collaborators, licensors, suppliers, third-party contractors, and consultants to publish data potentially relating to our trade secrets, our agreements may contain certain limited publication rights. Because from time to time we expect to rely on third parties in the development, manufacture, and distribution of our products and provision of our services, we must, at times, share trade secrets with them. Despite employing the contractual and other security precautions described above, the need to share trade secrets increases the risk that such trade secrets become known by our competitors, are inadvertently incorporated into the technology of others, or are disclosed or used in violation of these agreements. If any of our trade secrets were to be lawfully obtained or independently developed by a competitor or other third party, we would have no right to prevent them from using that technology or information to compete with us. If any of our trade secrets were to be disclosed to or independently developed by a competitor or other third party, our competitive position would be harmed. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
We cannot ensure that patent rights relating to inventions described and claimed in our pending patent applications will issue or that future patents based on our patent applications will not be challenged and rendered invalid and/or unenforceable.
The patent application process is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that we or any of our potential future collaborators will be successful in protecting our products or technologies by obtaining and defending patents. We have 134 pending patent applications in our portfolio consisting of 27 pending U.S. patent applications and 107 pending foreign patent applications; however, we cannot predict:
if and when patents may issue based on our patent applications;
the scope of protection of any patent issuing based on our patent applications;
whether the claims of any patent issuing based on our patent applications will provide protection against competitors;
whether or not third parties will find ways to invalidate or circumvent our patent rights;
whether or not others will obtain patents claiming aspects similar to those covered by our patents and patent applications;
whether we will need to initiate litigation or administrative proceedings to enforce and/or defend our patent rights which will be costly whether we win or lose; and/or
whether our patent applications will result in issued patents with claims that cover our products or technologies or uses thereof in the U.S. or in other jurisdictions.
We cannot be certain that the claims in our pending patent applications directed to our tests, products or technologies will be considered patentable by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) or by patent offices in foreign countries. There can be no assurance that any such patent applications will issue as granted patents. One aspect of the determination of patentability of our inventions depends on the scope and content of the “prior art,” information that was or is deemed available to a person of skill in the relevant art prior to the priority date of the claimed invention. There may be prior art of which we are not aware that may affect the patentability of our patent claims or, if issued, affect the validity or enforceability of a patent claim. Publications of discoveries in scientific literature often lag behind the actual discoveries, and patent applications in the U.S. and other jurisdictions are typically not published until 18 months after filing, or in some cases not at all. Therefore, we cannot know with certainty whether we were the first to make the inventions claimed in our pending patent applications, or that we were the first to file for patent protection of such inventions. In some jurisdictions, including the U.S., certain cancer screening, detection and diagnostic inventions, or software- or machine learning-based inventions may be determined not to be patentable because they fail to meet patent eligibility requirements. As a result, the issuance, scope, validity, enforceability, and commercial value of our patent rights are uncertain. Given the amount of time required for the development, testing, and regulatory review of new diagnostic tests, patents protecting such tests might expire before or shortly after such products are commercialized. As a result, our patent portfolio may not provide us with sufficient rights to exclude others from commercializing tests similar or identical to ours.
Even if patents do issue based on our patent applications, third parties may challenge the validity, enforceability or scope thereof, which may result in such patents being narrowed, invalidated or held unenforceable. Furthermore, even if they are unchallenged, future patents in our portfolio may not adequately exclude third parties from practicing relevant technology or prevent others from designing around our claims. If the breadth or strength of our intellectual
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property position with respect to our products or technologies is threatened, it could dissuade companies from collaborating with us to develop, and threaten our ability to commercialize our products or technologies. In the event of litigation or administrative proceedings, we cannot be certain that the claims in any of our issued future patents will be considered valid by courts in the U.S. or foreign countries. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Obtaining and maintaining patent protection depends on compliance with various procedural, document submission, fee payment and other requirements imposed by government patent agencies, and our patent protection could be reduced or eliminated for non-compliance with these requirements.
Periodic maintenance fees, renewal fees, annuity fees, and various other government fees on patents and applications will be due to be paid to the USPTO and patent agencies outside of the U.S. over the lifetime of our patent applications and future patents. Such agencies also require compliance with several procedural, documentary, fee payment, and other similar provisions during the patent application process. In certain circumstances, we may in the future rely on our licensing partners to pay these fees and to take the necessary actions to comply with other requirements to maintain licensed patents during their term. We rely on industry-standard service providers to help us comply with these requirements and effect payment of these fees with respect to the patent applications and future patents that we own. In some cases, an inadvertent lapse can be cured by payment of a late fee or by other means in accordance with the applicable rules. There are situations, however, in which non-compliance can result in abandonment or lapse of the patent or patent application, resulting in a partial or complete loss of patent rights in the relevant jurisdiction. In such an event, third parties and other competitors might be able to enter the market with similar or identical tests or technology, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. It is also possible that a deadline for the USPTO or a foreign patent office could be inadvertently missed during prosecution of our patents that may result in an unrecoverable loss of patent rights.
We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights throughout the world.
Patents are of national or regional effect, and although we have pending patent applications in the U.S., filing, prosecuting and defending patents on all of our research programs and technologies in all jurisdictions throughout the world would be prohibitively expensive, and our intellectual property rights in some countries outside the U.S. can be less extensive than those in the U.S.
In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as federal and state laws in the U.S. Diagnostic test inventions and machine learning inventions may not be able to be protected in foreign countries in the same manner or with the same scope as they are in the U.S. Consequently, we may not be able to prevent third parties from practicing our inventions in all countries outside the U.S. or from selling or importing products made using our inventions in and into the U.S. or other jurisdictions. Competitors may use our technologies in jurisdictions where we have not obtained patent protection to develop their own products and, further, may export otherwise infringing products to territories where we have patent protection, but enforcement is not as strong as that in the U.S. These competitor products may compete with our products or technologies, and our future patents or other intellectual property rights may not be effective or sufficient to prevent them from competing.
Various companies have encountered significant problems in protecting and defending intellectual property rights in foreign jurisdictions. The legal systems of many countries do not favor the enforcement of patents and other intellectual property protection, particularly those relating to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, which could make it difficult for us to stop the infringement of our future patents or marketing of competing products in violation of our proprietary rights. Various countries outside the U.S. have compulsory licensing laws under which a patent owner may be compelled to grant licenses to third parties. In addition, many countries limit the enforceability of patents against government agencies or government contractors. As a result, a patent owner may have limited remedies in certain circumstances, which could materially diminish the value of such patents. If we are forced to grant a license to third parties with respect to any future patents relevant to our business, our competitive position may be impaired, and our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may be adversely affected. Accordingly, our efforts to enforce our intellectual property rights around the world may be inadequate to obtain a significant commercial advantage from the intellectual property that we develop or license.
Further, the standards applied by the USPTO and foreign patent offices in granting patents are not always applied uniformly or predictably. As such, we do not know the degree of future protection that we will have on our technologies and products. While we will endeavor to protect our technologies and products with patents, as appropriate, the process of obtaining patents is time-consuming, expensive, and unpredictable.
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Intellectual property rights do not necessarily address all potential threats to our competitive advantage.
The degree of future protection afforded by our intellectual property rights is uncertain because intellectual property rights have limitations and may not adequately protect our business or permit us to maintain our competitive advantage. For example:
others may be able to make products that are similar to ours but that are not covered by the claims of our patent applications or patents that may issue from such patent applications;
we or our collaborators or future licensors might not have been the first to make the inventions covered by a pending patent application or future patent that we own or license;
we or our collaborators or future licensors might not have been the first to file patent applications covering certain of our or their inventions;
others may independently develop similar or alternative technologies or duplicate any of our technologies without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating our intellectual property or proprietary rights;
it is possible that noncompliance with the USPTO’s and foreign governmental patent agencies’ requirements for a number of procedural, documentary, fee payment, and other provisions during the patent process can result in abandonment or lapse of a patent or patent application, and partial or complete loss of patent rights in the relevant jurisdiction;
it is possible that our pending patent applications will not lead to issued patents;
future issued patents that we own may be revoked, modified or held invalid or unenforceable, as a result of legal challenges by our competitors or other third parties;
our competitors or other third parties might conduct research and development activities in countries where we do not have patent rights and then use the information learned from such activities to develop competitive products for sale in our major commercial markets;
we may not develop additional proprietary technologies that are patentable;
we cannot predict the scope of protection of any patent issuing based on our patent applications, including whether the patent applications that we own will result in issued patents with claims that are directed to our products or technologies in the U.S. or in other jurisdictions;
there may be significant pressure on the U.S. government and international governmental bodies to limit the scope of patent protection both inside and outside the U.S. for disease detection, diagnostic, and/or screening technologies that prove successful, as a matter of public policy regarding worldwide health concerns;
countries other than the U.S. may have patent laws less favorable to patentees than those upheld by U.S. courts, allowing foreign competitors a better opportunity to create, develop and market competing products or technologies;
the claims of any patent issuing based on our patent applications may not provide protection against competitors or any competitive advantages or may be challenged by third parties;
if enforced, a court may not hold that our future patents are valid, enforceable and infringed;
we may need to initiate litigation or administrative proceedings to enforce and/or defend our patent rights which will be costly whether we win or lose;
we may choose not to file a patent application in order to maintain certain trade secrets or know-how, and a third party may subsequently file a patent application covering such intellectual property;
we may fail to adequately protect and police our trademarks and trade secrets;
the government could have the option to gain certain rights in inventions covered by our patents if the inventions relate to government grants received by us, especially if we do not meet certain grant requirements for inventions under the Bayh-Dole Act;
the patents of others may have an adverse effect on our business, including if others obtain patents claiming subject matter similar to or improving that covered by our patent applications and future patents; and
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the patents of others may have an adverse effect on our business if they are asserted against a third-party supplier for components, accessories, and/or materials that we utilize in our products; such an event could result in a disruption or interruption in supply from these suppliers, or in the operations of such suppliers, which may negatively impact our business, supply chain and laboratory operations and could delay our ability to develop and commercialize our tests, including our CRC genomics assay.
Should any of these or similar events occur, they could significantly harm our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Our success depends on our ability to develop and commercialize our technology without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of third parties. Third parties may initiate legal proceedings alleging that we are infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating their intellectual property rights, the outcome of which would be uncertain and could have a material adverse effect on the success of our business.
Our commercial success in part depends upon our ability, and the ability of our partners, to market, sell, and distribute our products and use our proprietary technologies without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the proprietary rights of third parties. Many of our competitors have sizable patent portfolios that cover various aspects of cancer diagnostics and machine learning, including patents that may potentially be alleged to cover our products or technology. As our industry expands and more patents are issued, the risk increases that our products and technologies may be subject to claims of infringement of the patent rights of third parties. We may not identify relevant third-party patents or may incorrectly interpret the relevance, scope, or expiration of a third-party patent, which might adversely affect our ability to develop and market our products. There can be no assurance that our operations do not, or will not in the future, infringe existing or future third-party patents. Identification of third-party patent rights that may be relevant to our operations is difficult because patent searching is imperfect due to differences in terminology among patents, incomplete databases, and the difficulty in assessing the meaning of patent claims. We cannot guarantee that any of our patent searches or analyses, including the identification of relevant patents, the scope of patent claims, or the expiration of relevant patents, are complete or thorough, nor can we be certain that we identify each and every third-party patent and pending application in the U.S. and abroad that is relevant to or necessary for the commercialization of our products or technologies in any jurisdiction.
Numerous U.S. and foreign patents and pending patent applications exist in our technology space that are owned by third parties. Our competitors and other third parties in both the U.S. and abroad, many of which have substantially greater resources and have made substantial investments in patent portfolios and competing technologies, may have applied for or obtained, or may in the future apply for and obtain, patents that will prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with our ability to make, use and sell our products. We do not always conduct independent reviews of pending patent applications of and patents issued to third parties. Patent applications in the U.S. and elsewhere are typically published approximately 18 months after the earliest filing for which priority is claimed, with such earliest filing date being commonly referred to as the priority date. Certain U.S. applications that will not be filed outside the U.S. can remain confidential until patents issue. In addition, patent applications in the U.S. and elsewhere can be pending for many years before issuance, or unintentionally abandoned patents or applications can be revived. Furthermore, pending patent applications that have been published can, subject to certain limitations, be later amended in a manner that could cover our technologies, our products or the use of our products. As such, third parties may have patent applications now pending or recently revived patents of which we are unaware. Such patent applications may later result in issued patents, or the revival of previously abandoned patents, that will prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with our ability to make, use or sell our products. And even if we are aware of a certain third-party patent or patent application, we may incorrectly determine that our products are not covered by such third-party patent or may incorrectly predict whether a third party’s pending application will issue with claims of relevant scope. Our determination of the expiration date of any patent in the U.S. or abroad that we consider relevant may be incorrect. Our failure to identify and correctly interpret relevant patents may negatively impact our ability to develop and market our products. As such, we cannot provide any assurances that third-party patents do not currently, or will not in the future, exist which might be enforced against our current and future products and technology, and could result in either an injunction prohibiting their manufacture or future sales or an obligation on our part to pay royalties and/or other forms of compensation to third parties, which could be significant.
There is considerable intellectual property litigation in the medical technology, biotechnology, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical industries, including in the cancer detection space. Our competitors have been involved in complex patent litigation and in some cases have settled their disputes via complex licensing arrangements. In addition, there is
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ongoing intellectual property litigation, the outcome of which could also impact future litigation involving our intellectual property or our ability to commercialize our products. We may become party to, or be threatened with, adversarial proceedings or litigation regarding intellectual property rights with respect to our products, including interference, derivation or other proceedings before the USPTO and similar bodies in other jurisdictions. Third parties may assert infringement claims against us based on existing patents or patents that may be issued in the future.
Even if we believe third-party intellectual property claims are without merit, there is no assurance that a court would find in our favor on questions of infringement, validity, enforceability or priority. In order to successfully challenge the validity of a U.S. patent in federal court, we would need to overcome a presumption of validity. As this burden is a high one requiring us to present clear and convincing evidence as to the invalidity of any such U.S. patent claim, there is no assurance that a court of competent jurisdiction would invalidate the claims of any such U.S. patent. If we are found to infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate a third party’s intellectual property rights, we could be required to pay commercially significant monetary damages, obtain a license from such third party to continue developing, marketing, selling, and distributing our products, or to cease using the infringing technology. However, we may not be able to obtain any required license on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Even if we were able to obtain a license, it could be non-exclusive, thereby giving our competitors and other third parties access to the same technologies licensed to us. In addition, we could be found liable for monetary damages, including treble damages and attorneys’ fees if we are found to have willfully infringed a patent. A finding of infringement, misappropriation or other violation could prevent us from commercializing our products or force us to cease some of our operations, which could materially harm our business. Claims that we have misappropriated the confidential information or trade secrets of third parties could have a similar negative impact on our business.
Even if resolved in our favor, litigation or other legal proceedings relating to intellectual property claims may cause us to incur significant expenses and could distract our personnel from their normal responsibilities. Such litigation or proceedings could substantially increase our operating losses and reduce the resources available for development activities or any future sales, marketing, or distribution activities. We may not have sufficient financial or other resources to conduct such litigation or proceedings adequately. Some of our competitors may be able to sustain the costs of such litigation or proceedings more effectively than we can because of their greater financial resources and more mature and developed intellectual property portfolios. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
If we fail to comply with our obligations in the agreements under which we may license intellectual property rights from third parties or otherwise experience disruptions to our business relationships with our future licensors, we could lose license rights that are important to our business.
We may need to obtain licenses from others to advance our research or allow commercialization of our products or technology without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property or proprietary rights of third parties. It is possible that we may be unable to obtain such licenses at a reasonable cost or on reasonable terms, if at all. In that event, we may be required to expend significant time and resources to redesign our technology or to develop or license replacement technology, any of which may not be feasible on a technical or commercial basis. If we are unable to obtain or maintain applicable licenses, we may be unable to commercialize certain of our products or continue to utilize our technology, which could harm our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
In addition, license, collaboration, development, research services and similar agreements can impose various development, diligence, commercialization, payment and other obligations on us. License agreements may require us to meet development timelines, or to exercise commercially reasonable efforts to develop and/or commercialize certain products. Despite our efforts, future licensors might conclude that we have materially breached our obligations under such agreements or our sublicensees may fail to fulfill their obligations to us or materially breach related sublicense agreements, and our future licensors might therefore terminate the license agreements or otherwise modify our rights under those agreements, thereby removing or limiting our ability to develop and commercialize tests and technology covered by these license agreements or resulting in litigation. If our licenses are terminated, or if the underlying patents or other intellectual property fail to provide the anticipated market exclusivity, competitors or other third parties may have the freedom to seek regulatory approval of, and to market, tests highly similar to ours, or we may be required to cease commercialization of our products or use of our technology. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our competitive position, business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
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In addition, the agreements under which we may license or otherwise obtain rights to intellectual property or technology from third parties are complex, and certain provisions in such agreements may be susceptible to multiple interpretations, which may lead to disputes between us and our future licensor, including:
the scope of rights granted under the agreement and other interpretation-related issues;
our financial and other obligations under the agreement;
whether and the extent to which our test, product and/or technology infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate the intellectual property of the future licensor that is not subject to the agreement;
the sublicensing of patents and other rights;
our diligence and other obligations under the agreement and what activities satisfy those obligations;
the inventorship and ownership of inventions and know-how resulting from the joint creation or use of the intellectual property by our partners and our future licensors; and
the priority of invention of patented technology.
The resolution of any contract disagreement that may arise could narrow what we believe to be the scope of our rights to the relevant intellectual property or technology or increase what we believe to be our financial or other obligations under the relevant agreement, either of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. If we are required to engage in litigation to enforce or defend our rights under our license or other agreements, even if we are successful, such litigation could require significant financial resources, divert the attention of management and harm our business. Moreover, if disputes over intellectual property that we have licensed or otherwise obtained rights to prevent or impair our ability to maintain our current arrangements on commercially acceptable terms, or at all, we may be unable to successfully commercialize the affected product or technology. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
Our use of open-source software could subject our proprietary technology to unwanted open-source license conditions, subject us to possible litigation or otherwise negatively impact our business.
A portion of the software powering our CRC test incorporates open-source software, and we may incorporate open-source software into other offerings or products in the future. If an author or other third party that distributes such open-source software were to allege that we had not complied with the conditions of one or more of these licenses, we could be required to incur significant legal expenses defending against such allegations. Further, the outcome of such litigation may be particularly uncertain in some cases, because there is little legal precedent governing the interpretation of certain terms of common open-source licenses. In addition, if we combine our proprietary software with open-source software in a certain manner, under some open-source licenses, under certain circumstances we could be required to release the source code of our proprietary software, which could substantially help our competitors develop products that are similar to or better than ours and harm our business. The use of open-source software can also lead to greater risks than use of third-party commercial software, as open-source licensors generally do not provide warranties or controls on the origin of software which, thus, may contain security vulnerabilities or infringing or broken code.
Developments in patent law could diminish the value of our future patents or otherwise have a negative impact on our business.
Changes in either the patent laws or interpretation of the patent laws in the U.S. or other jurisdictions could increase the uncertainties and costs surrounding the prosecution of patent applications and the enforcement or defense of issued patents. Assuming that other requirements for patentability are met, prior to March 2013, in the U.S., the first to invent the claimed invention was entitled to the patent, while outside the U.S., the first to file a patent application was entitled to the patent. After March 2013, under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (the “America Invents Act”) enacted in September 2011, the U.S. transitioned to a first-inventor-to-file system in which, assuming that other requirements for patentability are met, the first inventor to file a patent application will be entitled to the patent on an invention regardless of whether a third party was the first to invent the claimed invention.
This requires us to be cognizant of the time from invention to filing of a patent application. Since patent applications in the U.S. and most other countries are confidential for a period of time after filing or until issuance, we cannot be certain that we were the first to either file any patent application related to our products or technologies or invent any of the inventions claimed in our patent applications or future patents.
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In addition, the patent position of companies in our field is particularly uncertain. From time to time, the U.S. Supreme Court, other federal courts, the U.S. Congress, the USPTO, or applicable authorities in other jurisdictions may change the standards of patentability and any such changes could have a negative impact on our business.
There have been various precedential decisions regarding patentable subject matter, which may be relevant to patents in the medical diagnostics and computer-implemented applications space. As a result, our efforts to seek patent protection for our technologies and products may be impacted by the evolving case law and guidelines/procedures issued by the USPTO, or authorities in other jurisdictions based on such changes in the law.
Further, the U.S. Congress has periodically sought to pass bills concerning subject matter eligible for patent protection. We cannot fully predict the impact that any such new law may have on our ability to obtain patent protection on our products and technologies, and our ability to operate in view of the patents controlled by third parties. These and other substantive changes to U.S. and foreign patent law and policy could affect our susceptibility to patent infringement claims and our ability to obtain patents and, if obtained, to enforce or defend them, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Patent terms may be inadequate to protect our competitive position on our products for an adequate amount of time.
Patents have a limited lifespan in all jurisdictions around the world. In the U.S., if all maintenance fees are timely paid, the natural expiration of a patent is generally 20 years from its earliest U.S. non-provisional filing date. Extensions may be available for certain delays during the patent examination process, but the life of a patent, and the protection it affords, is limited. Even if patents covering our products or technology are obtained, once the patent life has expired for a product, we may be open to competition. Given the amount of time required for the development, testing and regulatory review of new products and technology, patents protecting such products or technology might expire before or shortly after such products are commercialized. As a result, our patent portfolio may not provide us with sufficient rights to exclude others from commercializing products or technologies similar or identical to ours for a meaningful amount of time, or at all.
Future issued patents covering our products and other technologies could be found invalid or unenforceable if challenged in court or before administrative bodies in the U.S. and abroad.
If we initiate legal proceedings against a third party to enforce a future patent, the defendant could counterclaim that our asserted patent is invalid or unenforceable. In patent litigation in the U.S., defendant counterclaims alleging invalidity or unenforceability are commonplace. Third parties may raise claims challenging the validity or enforceability of our future patents before administrative bodies in the U.S. or abroad, even outside the context of litigation. Such mechanisms include re-examination, post-grant review, inter partes review, interference proceedings, derivation proceedings, and equivalent proceedings in foreign jurisdictions (such as opposition proceedings). Such proceedings could result in the revocation of, cancellation of, or amendment to our future patents in such a way that they no longer cover our technologies or products.
As of June 1, 2023, the Unitary Patent became available in Europe, which makes it possible for a patentee to obtain patent protection in up to 25 EU Member states by submitting a single request to the European Patent Office upon grant of a European patent. This is an alternative to the current, more expensive system of selecting and paying for validation of a patent in each specific EU state of interest. While a Unitary Patent will allow protection of numerous European states in a single patent, it also allows a competitor the possibility of invalidating a single patent in all European states in a single proceeding (unlike the current national court system where each EU country national patent must be challenged in the corresponding national court). The Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) also became available in Europe as of June 1, 2023. The UPC is an international court set up by participating EU Member States to address infringement and validity of both Unitary Patents and European national patents in a single court, as an alternative to the current system where infringement and validity is determined in national courts specific to the jurisdiction in which the European patent has been validated.
Since the Unitary Patent and the UPC are new, these are both untested, and it is currently unknown what effects these may have on the European patent system and how the related law may develop over time. It is not yet known if the UPC will be more or less favorable to patentees than national courts for each European jurisdiction. If we select validation of any allowed European patent as Unitary Patent, that patent will be governed by the UPC. For each European patent that is validated in an EU member state and not as a Unitary Patent, it is possible to opt out of the UPC by June 1, 2023, or even after this date (and there is a one-time option to opt back into the UPC). If we have not opted out of the UPC for any of our European patents, and a competitor brings an infringement or validity proceeding against
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us in the UPC, we will no longer be able opt out of the UPC, nor will we have the option to move the proceeding out of the UPC to a national court. If the UPC turns out to be a less favorable court compared to the current national courts, this could increase the chances that we lose the infringement or validity proceeding. If the UPC turns out to be a more favorable court than the current national courts, we have the option to have the UPC as our governing court, or to use the one-time option to opt back into the UPC if we had initially opted out. However, if a proceeding is brought by a competitor in a national court before we opt back into the UPC, we will no longer be able to opt into the UPC, nor will we have the option to move the proceeding out of the national court to the UPC. This could increase the chances that we lose the infringement or validity proceeding. While we plan to monitor the status of the law developing around Unitary Patents and the UPC, and seek guidance from time-to-time from European counsel, this uncertainty could weaken our patent protection in Europe.
The outcome of legal assertions of invalidity and unenforceability is unpredictable. For example, we cannot be certain that there is no invalidating prior publications or inventions of which we or the patent examiner were unaware during prosecution. If a third party were to prevail on a legal assertion of invalidity or unenforceability, we would lose at least part, and perhaps all, of the patent protection on our products or other technologies. Any such loss of patent protection could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
We may be subject to claims asserting that our employees or contractors have infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated the intellectual property or proprietary rights of their former employers or claims asserting an ownership interest in what we regard as our own intellectual property.
Our former, current, and future employees and contractors may have been previously employed at universities or other biotechnology, diagnostic technology or pharmaceutical companies, including our competitors or potential competitors and strategic partners. Although we try to ensure that our employees and contractors do not use the proprietary information or know-how of others in their work for us, we may be subject to claims that an employee or contractor has used or disclosed intellectual property or proprietary rights, including trade secrets or other proprietary information, of such employee’s or contractor’s former employer. Litigation, which would be expensive, time-consuming, a distraction to management, and uncertain of outcome, may be necessary to defend against these claims.
In addition, while it is our policy to require our employees and contractors who may be involved in the development of intellectual property to execute agreements assigning such intellectual property to us, we may be unsuccessful in executing such an agreement with each party who in fact develops intellectual property that we regard as our own, and any such agreement may not be self-executing. Such agreements may be breached, and we may be forced to bring claims against third parties or current or former employees or contractors, or defend claims they may bring against us, to determine the ownership of what we regard as our intellectual property.
If we fail in defending any such claims, in addition to paying monetary damages, we may lose valuable intellectual property rights or personnel, or be required to obtain a license, which may not be available to us on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Even if we are successful in prosecuting or defending against such claims, litigation could result in substantial costs and be a distraction to management, which could harm our business.
Intellectual property litigation may lead to unfavorable publicity that harms our reputation and causes the market price of our common stock to decline.
During the course of any intellectual property litigation or proceeding, there could be public announcements of the initiation of the litigation as well as results of hearings, rulings on motions, and other interim proceedings in the litigation. If securities analysts or investors regard these announcements as negative, the perceived value of our existing products, programs or intellectual property could be diminished. Accordingly, the market price of shares of our common stock may decline. Such announcements could also harm our reputation or the market for our future products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We may become involved in lawsuits to protect, enforce or defend our intellectual property, which could be expensive, time-consuming and unsuccessful.
Competitors or other third parties may infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate our future patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets or other intellectual property. To counter infringement or other violations, we may be required to file claims, which can be expensive and time-consuming. Any such claims could provoke these parties to assert counterclaims against us, including claims alleging that we infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate their patents
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or other intellectual property rights. In addition, in a patent infringement proceeding, a court or administrative body may decide that one or more of the patents we assert is invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, construe the patent’s claims narrowly or refuse to prevent the other party from using the technology at issue on the grounds that our patents do not cover the technology. Similarly, if we assert trademark infringement claims, a court or administrative body may determine that the marks we have asserted are invalid or unenforceable or that the party against whom we have asserted trademark infringement has superior rights to the marks in question. In such a case, we could ultimately be forced to cease use of such marks. In any intellectual property litigation, even if we are successful, any award of monetary damages or other remedy we receive may not adequately compensate us for the losses that we suffer. Furthermore, because of the substantial amount of discovery required in connection with intellectual property litigation, there is a risk that some of our confidential information could be compromised by disclosure during such litigation.
Further, we may be required to defend the validity of our future patents through procedures created to allow third parties to attack the validity of a patent at the USPTO. An adverse determination in any such submission or proceeding could reduce the scope or enforceability of, or invalidate, our patent rights, which could adversely affect our competitive position. Because of a lower evidentiary standard in USPTO proceedings compared to the evidentiary standard in U.S. federal courts necessary to invalidate a patent claim, a third party could potentially provide evidence in a USPTO proceeding sufficient for the USPTO to hold a claim invalid even though the same evidence would be insufficient to invalidate the claim if first presented in a district court action.
Our future patents may be challenged, narrowed, invalidated or circumvented. If our future patents are invalidated or otherwise limited or will expire prior to the commercialization of our products, other companies may be better able to develop products that compete with ours, which could adversely affect our competitive position, business prospects, results of operations and financial condition.
The following are non-limiting examples of litigation and other adversarial proceedings or disputes that we could become a party to involving our future patents:
we or our collaborators may initiate litigation or other proceedings against third parties to enforce our patent rights;
third parties may initiate litigation or other proceedings seeking to invalidate our patents or to obtain a declaratory judgment that their products or technology does not infringe our future patents or that such patents are invalid or unenforceable;
third parties may initiate, oppositions, inter partes review, post grant review, or reexamination proceedings challenging the validity or scope of our patent rights, requiring us or our collaborators and/or future licensors to participate in such proceedings to defend the validity and scope of our patents;
there may be a challenge or dispute regarding inventorship or ownership of future patents identified as being owned by us;
at our initiation or at the initiation of a third party, the USPTO may initiate an interference between patent applications or future patents owned by us and those of our competitors or other third parties, requiring us or our collaborators and/or future licensors to participate in an interference proceeding to determine the priority of invention, which could jeopardize our patent rights; or
third parties may seek approval to market products similar to our products prior to expiration of relevant future patents owned by us, requiring us to defend and enforce our future patents, including by filing lawsuits alleging patent infringement.
These lawsuits and proceedings would be costly and could affect our results of operations and divert the attention of our managerial, legal, and scientific personnel. There is a risk that a court or administrative body would decide that our future patents are invalid or not infringed by a third party’s activities, or that the scope of certain issued claims must be limited. An adverse outcome in a litigation or proceeding involving our future patents could limit our ability to assert such patents against competitors and may curtail or preclude our ability to exclude third parties from making, using and selling similar or competitive products. We may become more susceptible to these types of lawsuits and proceedings given the proliferation of competitors and other third parties pursuing intellectual property protections in our technology space. Any of these occurrences could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
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If our trademarks and trade names are not adequately protected, then we may not be able to build name recognition in our markets of interest and our business may be adversely affected.
Our current or future trademarks or trade names may be challenged, infringed, circumvented or declared generic or descriptive or determined to be infringing on other marks. We may not be able to protect our rights to these trademarks and trade names or may be forced to stop using these names, which we need for name recognition by potential partners or customers in our markets of interest. During trademark registration proceedings, we may receive rejections of our applications by the USPTO or in foreign jurisdictions. Although we would typically be given an opportunity to respond to those rejections, we may be unable to overcome such rejections. In addition, in the USPTO and in comparable agencies in many foreign jurisdictions, third parties are given an opportunity to oppose pending trademark applications and to seek to cancel registered trademarks. Opposition or cancellation proceedings may be filed against our trademarks, and our trademarks may not survive such proceedings. In addition, third parties may file for registration of trademarks similar or identical to ours, thereby impeding our ability to build brand identity and possibly leading to market confusion. If they succeed in registering or developing common law rights in such trademarks, and if we are not successful in challenging such rights, we may not be able to use these trademarks to develop brand recognition of our own technologies and products. If we are unable to establish name recognition based on our trademarks and trade names, we may not be able to compete effectively, and our business may be adversely affected. We may license our trademarks and trade names to third parties, such as distributors. Although the applicable agreements may provide guidelines for how our trademarks and trade names may be used, a breach of these agreements or misuse of our trademarks and trade names by our licensees may jeopardize our rights in or diminish the goodwill associated with our trademarks and trade names.
If we are unable to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets, the value of our technology could be materially adversely affected and our business could be harmed.
We rely on patent protection as well as a combination of trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection and other contractual restrictions to protect our proprietary technologies and other intellectual property rights, all of which provide limited protection and may not adequately protect our rights or permit us to gain or keep any competitive advantage. If we fail to protect our intellectual property, third parties may be able to compete more effectively against us and we may incur substantial litigation costs in our attempts to recover or restrict use of our intellectual property, which may not be entirely successful, if at all.
However, trade secrets and/or confidential know-how are difficult to maintain as confidential. To maintain the confidentiality of this type of information, it is our policy to enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants, advisors, collaborators, contractors, and others upon the commencement of their relationships with us. These agreements require that all confidential information developed by the individual(s) or made known to the individual by us during the course of the individual’s relationship or work with us be kept confidential and not disclosed to third parties. Our agreements with employees and our personnel policies also provide that any inventions conceived by the individual in the course of rendering services to us shall be our exclusive property. However, we may not obtain these agreements in all circumstances, and individuals with whom we have these agreements may not comply with their terms, intentionally or unintentionally. Thus, despite such agreement, such inventions may become assigned to third parties. In the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of our trade secrets or proprietary information, these agreements, even if obtained, may not provide meaningful protection, particularly for our trade secrets or other confidential information. To the extent that our employees, consultants, contractors or others use technology or know-how owned by third parties in their work for us, disputes may arise between us and those third parties as to the rights in related inventions. To the extent that an individual who is not obligated to assign rights in intellectual property to us or a current or future licensor is rightfully an inventor of intellectual property, we may need to obtain an assignment or a license to that intellectual property from that individual, or a third party or from that individual’s assignee. Such assignment or license may not be available on commercially reasonable terms or at all. The disclosure of our trade secrets could impair our competitive position and may materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Enforcing a claim that a third party obtained illegally and is using trade secrets and/or confidential know-how is expensive, time consuming and unpredictable. The enforceability of confidentiality agreements and theft of trade secret claims may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Additionally, if the steps taken to maintain our trade secrets are deemed inadequate, we may have insufficient recourse against third parties for misappropriating the trade secret. As such, adequate remedies may not exist in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of our proprietary information.
In addition, others may independently discover or develop our trade secrets and proprietary information, and the existence of our own trade secrets affords no protection against such independent discovery. Such persons may even
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apply for patent protection in respect of the same. If successful in obtaining such patent protection, such persons could limit our use of our trade secrets and/or confidential know-how. Under certain circumstances and to guarantee our freedom to operate, we may also decide to publish some know-how to prevent others from obtaining patent rights covering such know-how.
Risks Related to Ownership of Our Stock
Anti-takeover provisions in the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and Proposed Bylaws that will be in effect following the Business Combination and Delaware law might discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of Freenome or changes in Freenome’s management and, therefore, depress the market price of New Freenome Common Stock.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and Proposed Bylaws that will be in effect following the Business Combination contain provisions that could depress the market price of New Freenome Common Stock by acting to discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of New Freenome or changes in New Freenome’s management that the stockholders of New Freenome may deem advantageous. These provisions, among other things, include:
a board of directors divided into three classes serving staggered three-year terms, such that not all members of the board will be elected at one time;
a prohibition on stockholder actions through written consent, which requires that all stockholder actions be taken at a meeting of stockholders of New Freenome;
a requirement that special meetings of stockholders be called only by the New Freenome Board acting pursuant to a resolution approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office;
advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and nominations for election to the New Freenome Board;
a requirement that no member of the New Freenome Board may be removed from office by New Freenome’s stockholders except for cause and, in addition to any other vote required by law, upon the approval of not less than two-thirds of all outstanding shares of New Freenome’s voting stock then entitled to vote in the election of directors;
a requirement of approval of not less than two-thirds of all outstanding shares of New Freenome’s voting stock to amend any bylaws by stockholder action; and
the authority of the New Freenome Board to issue preferred stock on terms determined by the New Freenome Board without stockholder approval and which preferred stock may include rights superior to the rights of the holders of common stock.
In addition, Section 203 of the DGCL prohibits a publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder, generally a person which together with its affiliates owns, or within the last three years has owned, 15% of New Freenome’s voting stock, for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner.
Any provision of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation, the Proposed Bylaws or Delaware law that has the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control could limit the opportunity for New Freenome’s stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of New Freenome capital stock and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for New Freenome Common Stock.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock depends in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. If industry analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, the trading price for our common stock could be adversely affected. If one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our common stock or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our common stock price would likely decline.
We do not intend to pay dividends on our capital stock.
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently anticipate that we will retain future earnings for the development, operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate declaring or paying
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any cash dividends for the foreseeable future. In addition, our ability to pay cash dividends on our capital stock may be prohibited or limited by the terms of any current or future debt financing arrangement. Any return to stockholders will therefore be limited to the increase, if any, in the price of our common stock.
If the Mergers do not qualify as a reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code, holders of Freenome’s securities may be required to pay substantial U.S. federal income taxes.
The U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Mergers generally will depend on whether the Mergers, taken together, qualify as a “reorganization” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If the Mergers fail to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, U.S. Holders (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations”) generally would recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes on the Freenome Common Stock exchanged for New Freenome Common Stock in the Mergers. For a more complete discussion of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Mergers, please carefully review the information set forth below under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations—U.S. Holders—Tax Consequences of the Mergers to U.S. Holders of Freenome Common Stock”).
General risk factors
If we fail to establish and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud. As a result, stockholders could lose confidence in our financial and other public reporting, which would harm our business and the trading price of our common stock.
Ensuring that we have adequate internal financial and accounting controls and procedures in place so that we can produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis is a costly and time-consuming effort that needs to be reevaluated frequently. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. We have started the process of documenting, reviewing and improving our internal controls and procedures for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations. In addition, any testing by us conducted in connection with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or any subsequent testing by our independent registered public accounting firm, may reveal deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses or that may require prospective or retroactive changes to our financial statements or identify other areas for further attention or improvement. Inferior internal controls could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our stock.
We will be required to disclose changes made in our internal controls and procedures on a quarterly basis and our management will be required to assess the effectiveness of these controls annually. However, for as long as we are an emerging growth company or a non-accelerated filer, our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to attest to the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. An independent assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting could detect problems that our management’s assessment might not. Undetected material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting could lead to restatements of our financial statements and require us to incur the expense of remediation.
Unfavorable global economic conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition, stock price and results of operations.
U.S. and global markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruptions (including as a result of actual or perceived changes in interest rates, inflation and macroeconomic uncertainties), which has included severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence, declines in economic growth, high inflation, uncertainty about economic stability, global supply chain disruptions, and increases in unemployment rates. International trade disputes, including threatened or implemented tariffs by the Trump administration and threatened or implemented tariffs by foreign countries in retaliation, could adversely impact our business. Trade disputes could also adversely impact supply chains which could now or in the future increase costs for us or delay delivery of key inventories and supplies. Trade disputes can also be highly disruptive to global financial markets. The length and impact of the ongoing trade disputes and military conflicts are highly unpredictable. We continue to assess the legislation as it develops to determine whether it could have an effect on our contractual relationships. Furthermore, any disruptions to our supply chain as a result of unfavorable global economic conditions, including due to geopolitical conflicts or public
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health crises, could negatively impact the timely execution of our commercialization activities or future clinical trials. In addition, current inflationary trends in the global economy may impact salaries and wages, costs of goods and transportation expenses, among other things, and recent and potential future disruptions in access to bank deposits or lending commitments due to bank failures may create market and economic instability. We cannot anticipate all of the ways in which the foregoing, and the current economic climate and financial market conditions generally, could adversely impact our business.
We may be a party to litigation in the normal course of business or otherwise, which could affect our business and financial position.
From time to time, we are a party to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings, claims and government investigations, and other legal matters arising in the ordinary course of our business or otherwise. Additionally, the distribution, sale, use, and results of our product could lead to liability claims. Legal proceedings can be complex and take many months, or even years, to reach resolution, with the final outcome depending on a number of variables, some of which are not within our control. From time to time, we may also be compelled to protect our business interests through the initiation of litigation against others. Litigation, whether offensive or defensive, is subject to significant uncertainty and may be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive to our operations.
Although we will vigorously defend and advocate for ourselves in such legal proceedings, their ultimate resolution and potential financial and other impacts on us are uncertain. For these and other reasons, we may choose to settle legal proceedings and claims, regardless of their actual merit. If a legal proceeding is resolved against us, it could result in significant compensatory damages, and in certain circumstances punitive or trebled damages, disgorgement of revenue or profits, remedial corporate measures or injunctive relief imposed on us. Even if litigation is resolved in our favor, costs and disruptions to the Company may have a negative impact on business. If our existing insurance does not cover the amount or types of damages awarded, or if other resolution or actions taken as a result of a legal proceeding were to restrain our ability to operate, our financial position, results of operations or cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Any claim brought against us, with or without merit, could increase our liability insurance rates or prevent us from securing insurance coverage in the future. In addition, legal proceedings, and any adverse resolution thereof, can result in adverse publicity and damage to our reputation, which could adversely impact our business.
The amounts we record for legal contingencies can result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions. While we have accrued for certain potential legal liabilities, there is no guarantee that additional costs will not be incurred beyond the amounts accrued.
Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
Our federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards may be unavailable to offset future taxable income because of restrictions under U.S. tax law. Under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, as amended by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, our federal NOLs may be carried forward indefinitely, but for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, the deductibility of federal NOL carryforwards generated in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 is limited to 80% of our current year taxable income. As of December 31, 2025, we had available federal NOL carryforwards of approximately $893.0 million, which are indefinite, and $21.2 million with 2036-2037 expiration years, as well as available state NOL carryforwards of approximately $825.1 million with 2036-2045 expiration years.
In addition, under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change” (generally defined as a cumulative change in the corporation’s ownership by “5-percent shareholders” that exceeds 50 percentage points (by value) over a rolling three-year period), the corporation’s ability to use its pre-change NOL carryforwards and certain other pre-change tax attributes to offset its post-change taxable income may be limited. Similar rules may apply under state tax laws. We may have experienced such ownership changes in the past, and we may experience ownership changes in the future as a result of shifts in our stock ownership, some of which are outside our control. We have not conducted any studies to determine annual limitations, if any, that could result from such changes in the ownership. There is also a risk that due to regulatory changes, such as suspensions on the use of NOL carryforwards, or other unforeseen reasons, our existing NOL carryforwards could expire or otherwise be unavailable to offset future income tax liabilities. Because our ability to utilize our NOL carryforwards is uncertain, this could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and results of operations.
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Changes in tax laws or regulations or exposure to tax liabilities could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to tax in multiple U.S. tax jurisdictions and in foreign tax jurisdictions as we continue to expand internationally. As we grow, the development of our tax strategies requires additional expertise and may impact how we conduct our business. Our future effective tax rates could be unfavorably affected by changes in, or interpretations of, tax rules and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we do business or by changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities. Furthermore, we provide for certain tax liabilities that involve significant judgment. We are subject to the examination of our tax returns by federal, state, and foreign tax authorities, which could focus on our intercompany transfer pricing methodology as well as other matters. If our tax strategies are ineffective or we are not in compliance with domestic and international tax laws, our financial position, operating results, and cash flows could be adversely affected.
Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC
Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this section of this proxy statement/prospectus to the “PCSC,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to PCSC prior to the Business Combination and to New Freenome and its subsidiaries following the Business Combination.
Our Sponsor and our initial shareholders have entered into letter agreements with us to vote in favor of the Business Combination, regardless of how our public shareholders vote.
Unlike some other blank check companies in which the initial shareholders agree to vote their shares in accordance with the majority of the votes cast by the public shareholders in connection with an initial business combination, our Sponsor and each other initial shareholder, pursuant to the Sponsor Letter Agreement, has agreed, among other things, to vote all of their PCSC Class A Shares and PCSC Class B Shares in favor of all the proposals being presented at the extraordinary general meeting, including the Business Combination Proposal and the transactions contemplated thereby. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome, Sponsor or each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, our initial shareholders own approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares.
Since the initial shareholders, including PCSC’s directors and officers, have interests that are different, or in addition to (and which may conflict with), the interests of our shareholders, a conflict of interest may have existed in determining whether the Business Combination with Freenome is appropriate as our initial business combination. Such interests include that Sponsor, as well as our officers and directors, will lose their entire investment in us if our business combination is not completed.
When you consider the recommendation of the PCSC Board in favor of approval of the Business Combination Proposal, you should keep in mind that the initial shareholders, including PCSC’s directors and officers, have interests in such proposal that are different from, or in addition to, those of PCSC shareholders generally.
These interests include that our initial shareholders will lose their entire investment in us if our initial business combination is not completed (other than with respect to public shares they may have acquired or may acquire in the future), and that the initial shareholders will benefit from the completion of a business combination and may be incentivized to complete the Business Combination, even if it is with a less favorable target company or on less favorable terms to shareholders, rather than liquidate PCSC. Further, the personal and financial interests of the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, which is an investor in Freenome prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, as well as PCSC’s officers and directors may have influenced their motivation in identifying and selecting Freenome as a business combination target and completing the Business Combination with Freenome and influencing the operation of the business following the Business Combination. In considering the recommendations of the PCSC Board to vote for the proposals, PCSC shareholders should consider these interests as well as, among other things, the interests described below:
the fact that our initial shareholders have agreed not to redeem any PCSC Class A Shares or PCSC Class B Shares held by them in connection with a shareholder vote to approve a proposed initial business combination;
the fact that our initial shareholders have agreed to vote any PCSC Class A Shares or PCSC Class B Shares owned by them in favor of the Business Combination Proposal;
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the fact that the initial shareholders, including the Sponsor and certain of PCSC’s officers and directors (including those that are members of the Sponsor), have invested in PCSC an aggregate of $2,887,500, comprised of the $25,000 purchase price for the 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares and the $2,862,500 purchase price for 286,250 private placement shares. Subsequent to the initial purchase of the PCSC Class B Shares by the Sponsor, the Sponsor transferred to each of the three independent directors 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares. Such shares will have a significantly higher value at the time of the Business Combination or be worthless if the Business Combination is not consummated and PCSC is liquidated by June 13, 2026 (unless such date is extended in accordance with the Existing Governing Documents);
the fact that the initial shareholders and PCSC’s other current officers and directors have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the trust account with respect to any ordinary shares (other than public shares subsequently acquired by them) held by them if PCSC fails to complete an initial business combination by June 13, 2026;
the fact that the Investor Rights Agreement will be entered into by the initial shareholders, being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal);
the fact that the Business Combination Agreement provides for the continued indemnification of PCSC’s existing directors and officers and requires New Freenome to maintain the in effect for a period of six years, a “tail” policy providing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage for PCSC’s existing directors and officers after the Business Combination;
the fact that the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors will lose their entire investment in PCSC and will not be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses if an initial business combination is not consummated by June 13, 2026;
the fact that if the trust account is liquidated, including in the event PCSC is unable to complete an initial business combination by June 13, 2026, the Sponsor has agreed to indemnify PCSC to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are not reduced below $10.00 per public share, or such lesser per public share amount as is in the trust account on the liquidation date, by the claims of prospective target businesses with which PCSC has entered into an acquisition agreement or claims of any third party for services rendered or products sold to PCSC, but only if such a vendor or target business has not executed a waiver of any and all rights to seek access to the trust account;
the fact that if the Business Combination or another business combination is not consummated by the June 13, 2026 and if PCSC does not otherwise amend the Existing Governing Documents to extend the time period during which PCSC may consummate a business combination, PCSC will cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding PCSC Class A Shares for cash and, subject to the approval of its remaining shareholders and the PCSC Board, liquidating and dissolving;
the fact that the Investor Rights Agreement was entered into with the initial shareholders, the Perceptive PIPE Investor and certain Freenome stockholders, which, among other things, (a) gives the initial shareholders, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, certain Freenome stockholders certain registration rights, including the right to have the offer and sale of their shares of New Freenome Common Stock registered on a resale registration statement to be filed by New Freenome shortly after the consummation of the Business Combination, and (b) subjects the shares of New Freenome Common Stock beneficially owned or owned of record by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, certain officers and directors of PCSC and New Freenome (including any PIPE Shares or shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement) to a 180-day lock-up period beginning on the Closing Date;
the fact that the Sponsor Letter Agreement was executed with the initial shareholders, pursuant to which the initial shareholders, among other things, waive all adjustments to the conversion ratio set forth in the Existing Governing Documents with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares, and agreed to be bound by certain transfer restrictions with respect to PCSC Shares prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, in each case subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome, Sponsor or each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement;
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the fact that the Perceptive PIPE Investor has entered into a subscription agreement to purchase 5,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the PIPE Financing, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Subscription Agreement executed by the Perceptive PIPE Investor;
the fact that the Perceptive PIPE Investor, which is an affiliate of the Sponsor and certain of PCSC’s directors and officers, has a fully diluted equity ownership stake in Freenome of 6.85% (representing shares of Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock and Series F Preferred Stock), which will convert into 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, or an approximately 4.99% equity stake in New Freenome in connection with the Business Combination;
the fact that Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song M.D., and Harlan W. Waksal, M.D. are affiliated with the Perceptive PIPE Investor;
the right of the Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor to hold shares of New Freenome Common Stock following the Business Combination, subject to the terms and conditions of the lock-up restrictions; and
the fact that PCSC may be entitled to distribute or pay over funds held by PCSC outside the Trust Account to the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates prior to the Closing.
See “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for additional details.
The personal and financial interests of the initial shareholders as well as PCSC’s directors and officers may have influenced their motivation in identifying and selecting Freenome as business combination targets, completing an initial business combination with Freenome and influencing the operation of the business following the initial business combination. In considering the recommendations of the PCSC Board to vote for the proposals, its shareholders should consider these interests.
None of the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders nor any of their respective affiliates has purchased, or currently has an intention to purchase, public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. However, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, at any time prior to the extraordinary general meeting, during a period when they are not then aware of any material nonpublic information regarding PCSC or its securities, the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or their respective affiliates may purchase public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. The purpose of such transactions would be to increase the likelihood of satisfaction of the requirements that (i) the Business Combination Proposal, each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal are approved by the requisite majorities, (ii) otherwise limit the number of public shares electing to redeem and (iii) New Freenome’s net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) being at least $5,000,001 after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing. If such purchases occur, the public “float” of New Freenome following the Business Combination may be reduced, possibly making it difficult to obtain or maintain the quotation, listing or trading of the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange.
In the event that the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or any of their respective affiliates, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, purchase public shares in privately negotiated transactions from public shareholders who have already elected to exercise their redemption rights, such selling shareholder would be required to revoke their prior elections to redeem their public shares. Any public shares purchased by the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders or any of their respective affiliates would not be voted in favor of the Condition Precedent Proposals, and redemptions rights (if any) over such purchased securities would be waived by the aforementioned persons. Any such purchased securities would also have a purchase price no higher than the redemption price.
Any purchases by the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates who are affiliated purchasers under Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act will only be made to the extent such purchases are able to be made in compliance with Rule 10b-18, which is a safe harbor from liability for manipulation under Section 9(a)(2) and Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act. Rule 10b-18 has certain technical requirements that must be complied with in order for the safe harbor to be available to the purchaser. The Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates will not make purchases of shares if the purchases would violate Section 9(a)(2) or Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act. Any such purchases will be reported pursuant to Section 13 and Section 16 of the Exchange Act to the extent such
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purchasers are subject to such reporting requirements. Additionally, in the event our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or their affiliates were to purchase public shares from Public Shareholders, such purchases would be structured in compliance with the requirements of Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act including, in pertinent part, through adherence to the following:
this proxy statement/prospectus would disclose the possibility that our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates may purchase shares from Public Shareholders outside the redemption process, along with the purpose of such purchases;
if our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates were to purchase shares from public shareholders, they would do so at a price no higher than the price offered through our redemption process;
this proxy statement/prospectus would include a representation that any of our securities purchased by our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates would not be voted in favor of approving the Business Combination;
our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates would not possess any redemption rights with respect to such securities or, if they do acquire and possess redemption rights, they would waive such rights; and
we would disclose in a Form 8-K, before the extraordinary general meeting to approve the Business Combination, the following material items:
the amount of the public shares purchased outside of the redemption offer by our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates, along with the purchase price;
the purpose of the purchases by our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates;
the impact, if any, of the purchases by our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates on the likelihood that the Business Combination will be approved;
the identities of our shareholders who sold to our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates (if not purchased on the open market) or the nature of such shareholders (e.g., 5% security holders) who sold to our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates; and
the number of our public shares for which we have received redemption requests pursuant to our redemption offer.
The process of taking a company public by means of a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company is different from taking a company public through an underwritten offering and may create risks for our unaffiliated investors.
An underwritten offering involves a company engaging underwriters to purchase its shares and resell them to the public. An underwritten offering imposes statutory liability on the underwriters for material misstatements or omissions contained in the registration statement unless they are able to sustain the burden of providing that they did not know and could not reasonably have discovered such material misstatements or omissions. This is referred to as a “due diligence” defense and results in the underwriters undertaking a detailed review of the company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Going public via a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company does not involve any underwriters.
In addition, going public via a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company does not involve a book-building process as is the case in an underwritten public offering. In any underwritten public offering, the initial value of a company is set by investors who indicate the price at which they are prepared to purchase shares from the underwriters. In the case of a transaction with a special purpose acquisition company, the value of the company is established by means of negotiations between the target company, the special purpose acquisition company and, in some cases, PIPE investors who agree to purchase shares at the time of the Business Combination. The process of establishing the value of a company in a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company may be less effective than the book-building process in an underwritten public offering and also does not reflect events that may have occurred between the date of the Business Combination Agreement and the Closing. In addition, underwritten public offerings are frequently oversubscribed resulting in additional potential demand for shares in the aftermarket
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following the underwritten public offering. There is often no such book of demand built up in connection with special purpose acquisition company transactions and no underwriters with the responsibility of stabilizing the share price, which may result in the share price being harder to sustain after the consummation of the Business Combination.
The exercise of PCSC’s directors’ and officers’ discretion in agreeing to changes or waivers in the terms of the Business Combination may result in a conflict of interest when determining whether such changes to the terms of the Business Combination or waivers of conditions are appropriate and in PCSC’s shareholders’ best interest.
In the period leading up to the closing of the Business Combination, events may occur that, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, would require PCSC to agree to amend the Business Combination Agreement, to consent to certain actions taken by Freenome or to waive rights that PCSC is entitled to under the Business Combination Agreement. Such events could arise because of changes in the course of Freenome’s business, a request by Freenome to undertake actions that would otherwise be prohibited by the terms of the Business Combination Agreement or the occurrence of other events that would have a material adverse effect on Freenome’s business and would entitle PCSC to terminate the Business Combination Agreement. In any of such circumstances, it would be at PCSC’s discretion, acting through its board of directors, to grant its consent or waive those rights. The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of the directors described in the preceding risk factors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is best for PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining whether or not to take the requested action. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC does not believe there will be any changes or waivers that PCSC’s directors and officers would be likely to make after shareholder approval of the Business Combination Proposal has been obtained. While certain changes could be made without further shareholder approval, PCSC will circulate a new or amended proxy statement/prospectus and resolicit PCSC’s shareholders if changes to the terms of the transaction that would have a material impact on its shareholders are required prior to the vote on the Business Combination Proposal.
Past performance by our management team or their affiliates, including Perceptive Advisors, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp., ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp II, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp IV, or their respective business combination targets, may not be indicative of future performance of an investment in PCSC or New Freenome.
Past performance by our management team or their affiliates, including Perceptive Advisors, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp., ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp II, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp IV, or their respective business combination targets, is not a guarantee of success with respect to the Business Combination. You should not rely on the historical record of our management team or their affiliates, including Perceptive Advisors, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp., ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp II, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp IV, or their respective business combination targets, as indicative of the future performance of an investment in PCSC or New Freenome or the returns PCSC or New Freenome will, or is likely to, generate going forward.
The Business Combination may be completed even though material adverse effects may result from the public announcement or completion of the proposed Business Combination, general business or economic conditions, industry-wide changes, and other causes.
In general, either PCSC or Freenome can refuse to complete the Business Combination if there is a material adverse effect, event, change or occurrence affecting the other party between the signing date of the Business Combination Agreement and the planned closing of the Business Combination. However, certain types of changes, events, effects or occurrences do not permit either party to refuse to complete the Business Combination under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, even if such change could be said to have a material adverse effect on the relevant party. See “The Business Combination Proposal—Material Adverse Effect” for a description of such changes, events, effects or occurrences.
Furthermore, PCSC or Freenome may waive the occurrence of any material adverse effect affecting the other party. If a material adverse effect occurs and the parties still complete the Business Combination, New Freenome’s financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
The Freenome Stockholders, the Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor, will have significant influence over us after completion of the Business Combination.
Based on the assumptions discussed in “Business Combination Proposal—Ownership of New Freenome Immediately Following the Business Combination,” upon the completion of the Business Combination, (A) the Freenome Stockholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor), will own, collectively, approximately 58.2% of the
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outstanding New Freenome Common Stock, assuming that none of PCSC’s outstanding Public Shares are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination or approximately 61.83% of the outstanding New Freenome Common Stock, assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario in connection with the Business Combination and (B) the Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor will own, collectively, approximately 11.96% of the outstanding New Freenome Common Stock, assuming that none of PCSC’s outstanding Public Shares are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination or approximately 12.71% of the outstanding New Freenome Common Stock, assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario in connection with the Business Combination. Some of these persons or entities may have interests different than yours. For example, because many of these stockholders may have purchased their shares at prices substantially below the price at which shares are being sold in this transaction and have held their shares for a longer period, they may be more interested in selling the Company to an acquirer than other investors or they may want New Freenome to pursue strategies that deviate from the interests of other stockholders.
PCSC and Freenome will incur significant transaction and transition costs in connection with the Business Combination. Whether or not the Business Combination is completed, the incurrence of these costs will reduce the amount of cash available to New Freenome for other corporate purposes.
PCSC and Freenome have incurred and expect to incur significant, non-recurring costs in connection with consummating the Business Combination. PCSC and Freenome may also incur unanticipated costs associated with the Business Combination, including costs driven by New Freenome becoming a public company and the listing of the New Freenome Common Stock on a U.S. stock exchange, and these unanticipated costs may have an adverse impact on the results of operations of Freenome following the effectiveness of the Business Combination. All expenses incurred in connection with the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including all legal, accounting, consulting, investment banking and other fees, expenses and costs, (x) in the case the Business Combination is consummated, will be for the account of the combined company or (y) in the case the Business Combination is not consummated, will be for the account of the party incurring such fees, expenses and costs, in each case subject to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement.
PCSC and Freenome cannot provide assurance that the benefits of the Business Combination will offset the incremental transaction costs in the near term, if at all. Additionally, the costs related to the Business Combination could be significantly higher than anticipated, which could impact the benefits of the Business Combination.
The Business Combination may be subject to antitrust or foreign investment laws and regulations, which may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
The completion of the Business Combination may be subject to, among other things, the clearance by antitrust, competition, and foreign investment authorities pursuant to applicable antitrust and foreign investment laws and regulations. It is presently contemplated that if any such additional regulatory approvals or actions are required, those approvals or actions will be sought. The governmental agencies from which the parties may seek certain of these approvals and consents have broad discretion in administering the governing laws and regulations. We can provide no assurance that all required approvals and consents will be obtained. Moreover, as a condition to their approval of the Business Combination, agencies may impose requirements, limitations or costs or require divestitures or place restrictions on the conduct of New Freenome’s business after the closing. These requirements, limitations, costs, divestitures or restrictions could jeopardize or delay the completion of the Business Combination or reduce the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination. If Freenome and PCSC agree to any material requirements, limitations, costs, divestitures or restrictions in order to obtain any approvals required to consummate the Business Combination, these requirements, limitations, costs, divestitures or restrictions could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination. This could have a material adverse effect on New Freenome’s business and results of operations.
At any time before or after consummation of the Business Combination, applicable authorities could take such action under applicable antitrust and foreign investment laws as each deems necessary or desirable in the public interest, including seeking to enjoin the consummation of the Business Combination. Private parties may also seek to take legal action under applicable antitrust and foreign investment laws under certain circumstances. We cannot assure you that the any government authority will not attempt to challenge the Business Combination on antitrust or foreign investment grounds, and, if such a challenge is made, we cannot assure you as to its result.
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The Business Combination may be delayed or ultimately prohibited since such initial business combination may be subject to regulatory review and approval, including pursuant to foreign investment regulations and review by governmental entities such as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (“CFIUS”).
Certain transactions that involve a “U.S. business” (as defined in 31 C.F.R. § 800.252) and a non-U.S. individual or entity (a “foreign person,” as defined in 31 C.F.R. § 800.224) may be subject to review and approval by CFIUS. Whether a transaction is a “covered transaction” (as defined in 31 C.F.R. § 800.213), which CFIUS has jurisdiction to review depends on, among other factors, the nature and structure of the transaction, the nationality of the parties, the level of beneficial ownership interest, and the nature of any information or governance rights involved.
For example, transactions that result in “control” (as defined in 31 C.F.R. § 800.208) of a U.S. business by a foreign person are subject to CFIUS jurisdiction. CFIUS also has jurisdiction to review non-“control” transactions that afford a foreign person certain information, governance, and/or access rights in a U.S. business that has a qualifying nexus to “critical technologies,” “covered investment critical infrastructure,” and/or “sensitive personal data” as those terms are defined in the CFIUS regulations (31 C.F.R. §§ 800.215, 212, 241). Foreign investments in U.S. businesses that deal in “critical technology” or that involve certain foreign government interests may be subject to mandatory pre-closing CFIUS filing requirements. Failure to make a CFIUS filing where one is required may subject the transacting parties to significant civil fine. The parties believe that Freenome does not operate a TID U.S. business, as that term is defined in 31 C.F.R. § 800.248, and as a result, the parties are not required to submit a CFIUS filing with respect to the Business Combination. Nevertheless, CFIUS may determine that it has jurisdiction over the Business Combination.
CFIUS may decide to investigate, delay, or block the Business Combination, or impose conditions with respect to it, which may delay or prevent the parties from consummating the Business Combination. Because we have only a limited time to complete our initial business combination, our failure to obtain any approvals within the requisite time period may require us to liquidate. In such event, our shareholders will miss the opportunity to benefit from the Business Combination and the potential appreciation in value of such investment. For more information, also see “Summary—Question and Answers for Shareholders of PCSC—Who is our sponsor.
Subsequent to consummation of the Business Combination, New Freenome may be required to subsequently take write-downs or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on our financial condition, results of operations and the share price of our securities, which could cause you to lose some or all of your investment.
We cannot assure you that the due diligence conducted in relation to New Freenome has identified all material issues or risks associated with New Freenome, its business or the industry in which it competes, that it would be possible to uncover all material issues through a customary amount of due diligence, or that factors outside of New Freenome’s control and outside of our control will not later arise. As a result of these factors, New Freenome may incur additional costs and expenses and may be forced to later write-down or write-off assets, restructure our operations, or incur impairment or other charges that could result in our reporting losses. Even if our due diligence has identified certain risks, unexpected risks may arise and previously known risks may materialize in a manner not consistent with our preliminary risk analysis. If any of these risks materialize, this could have a material adverse effect on New Freenome’s financial condition and results of operations and could contribute to negative market perceptions about our securities or New Freenome. Accordingly, any shareholders of PCSC who choose to remain shareholders following the Business Combination could suffer a reduction in the value of their shares. Such shareholders are unlikely to have a remedy for such reduction in value unless they are able to successfully claim that the reduction was due to the breach by our officers or directors of a duty of care or other fiduciary duty owed to them, or if they are able to successfully bring a private claim under securities laws that the registration statement or proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Business Combination contained an actionable material misstatement or material omission.
Our ability to successfully effect the Business Combination and to be successful thereafter will be dependent upon the efforts of key personnel of New Freenome, some of whom may be from PCSC and Freenome, and some of whom may join New Freenome following the Business Combination. The loss of key personnel or the hiring of ineffective personnel after the Business Combination could negatively impact the operations and profitability of New Freenome.
Our ability to successfully effect the Business Combination and be successful thereafter will be dependent upon the efforts of our key personnel. Although some of PCSC’s key personnel may remain with the target business in senior management or advisory positions following our business combination, we expect New Freenome’s current
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management to remain in place. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in integrating and retaining such key personnel, or in identifying and recruiting additional key individuals we determine may be necessary following the Business Combination.
The unaudited pro forma financial information included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus may not be indicative of what New Freenome’s actual financial position or results of operations would have been.
The unaudited pro forma financial information in this proxy statement/prospectus is presented for illustrative purposes only and has been prepared based on a number of assumptions including, but not limited to, Freenome being considered the accounting acquirer in the Business Combination, the debt obligations and the cash and cash equivalents of Freenome at the Closing and the number of public shares that are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination. Accordingly, such pro forma financial information may not be indicative of our future operating or financial performance and our actual financial condition and results of operations may vary materially from our pro forma results of operations and balance sheet contained elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, including as a result of such assumptions not being accurate. Additionally, the final acquisition accounting adjustments could differ materially from the unaudited pro forma adjustments presented in this proxy statement/prospectus. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as compared to the information shown herein, could also change the portion of the purchase consideration allocable to goodwill and could impact the operating results of New Freenome following the Business Combination due to differences in the allocation of the purchase consideration, depreciation and amortization related to some of these assets and liabilities. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not give effect to any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies or cost savings that may be associated with the Business Combination. See “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.”
The ability of our public shareholders to exercise redemption rights with respect to a large number of our public shares could increase the probability that the Business Combination would be unsuccessful and that you would have to wait for liquidation in order to redeem your public shares.
At the time of entering into the Business Combination Agreement, we did not know how many shareholders may exercise their redemption rights, and therefore, we needed to structure the transaction based on our expectations as to the number of shares that will be submitted for redemption. The consummation of the Business Combination is conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the approval of the Condition Precedent Proposals being obtained; (ii) the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act relating to the Business Combination Agreement having expired or been terminated; and (iii) the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition.
If a larger number of public shares are submitted for redemption than we initially expected, and the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition is not met, Freenome may elect not to consummate the Business Combination. If the Business Combination is unsuccessful, you would not receive your pro rata portion of the funds in the Trust Account until we liquidate the Trust Account.
If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met, the Business Combination may not occur.
Even if the Business Combination Agreement is approved by our shareholders, specified conditions must be satisfied or waived before the parties to the Business Combination Agreement are obligated to complete the Business Combination. For a list of the material closing conditions contained in the Business Combination Agreement, see the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination.”
If the Closing conditions are not satisfied or waived, the Business Combination will not occur, or will be delayed pending later satisfaction or waiver, and such non-occurrence or delay may cause us and Freenome to each lose some or all of the intended benefits of the Business Combination.
During the pendency of the Business Combination, Freenome and PCSC are prohibited from entering into certain transactions that might otherwise be beneficial to Freenome, PCSC or their respective shareholders.
Until the earlier of consummation of the Business Combination or termination of the Business Combination Agreement, Freenome and PCSC are subject to certain limitations on the operations of their businesses, as summarized under the section titled “Business Combination Proposal—Covenants of the Parties.” The limitations on Freenome’s and PCSC’s conduct of their businesses during this period could have the effect of delaying or preventing other strategic transactions and may, in some cases, make it impossible to pursue business opportunities that are available only for a limited time.
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Uncertainties about the Business Combination during the pre-Closing period may cause third parties to delay or defer decisions concerning Freenome or seek to change existing arrangements.
There may be uncertainty regarding whether the Business Combination will occur. This uncertainty may cause third parties to delay or defer decisions concerning Freenome, which could negatively affect Freenome’s business, prospects and growth. Third parties may seek to change existing agreements with Freenome as a result of the Business Combination for these or other reasons.
The announcement and pendency of the Business Combination could adversely affect Freenome’s business, cash flows, financial condition or results of operations.
The announcement and pendency of the Business Combination could cause disruptions in and create uncertainty surrounding Freenome’s business, including with respect to Freenome’s relationships with existing and future customers, suppliers and employees, which could have an adverse effect on Freenome’s business, cash flows, financial condition or results of operations, irrespective of whether the Business Combination is completed. The business relationships of Freenome may be subject to disruption as customers, suppliers and other persons with whom Freenome has a business relationship may delay or defer certain business decisions or might decide to seek to terminate, change or renegotiate their relationships or consider entering into business relationships with other parties. The risk, and adverse effect, of any such disruptions could be exacerbated by a delay in the consummation of the Business Combination.
Because PCSC is incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, in the event the Business Combination is not completed, you may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through the U.S. federal courts may be limited.
We are an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the U.S. upon our directors or executive officers, or enforce judgments obtained in the U.S. courts against our directors or officers.
Currently, PCSC’s corporate affairs are governed by the Existing Governing Documents, the Cayman Islands Companies Act (as the same may be supplemented or amended from time to time) and the common law of the Cayman Islands. PCSC is also subject to the federal securities laws of the U.S. The rights of shareholders to take action against our directors, actions by our minority shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our directors under Cayman Islands law are to a large extent governed by the common law of the Cayman Islands. The common law of the Cayman Islands is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the Cayman Islands as well as from English common law, the decisions of whose courts are of persuasive authority, but are not binding on a court in the Cayman Islands. The rights of our shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of the PCSC Board under Cayman Islands law are different from what they would be under statutes or judicial precedent in some jurisdictions in the U.S. In particular, the Cayman Islands has a different body of securities laws as compared to the U.S., and certain states, such as Delaware, may have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law. In addition, Cayman Islands companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholders’ derivative action in a federal court of the U.S.
There is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the Cayman Islands would (i) recognize or enforce judgments of courts of the U.S. obtained against it or its directors or officers predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the U.S. or any state in the U.S.; and (ii) in original actions brought in the Cayman Islands, to impose liabilities against PCSC or its directors or officers predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the U.S. or any state in the U.S., so far as the liabilities imposed by those provisions are penal in nature. In those circumstances, although there is currently no statutory enforcement or treaty between the U.S. and the Cayman Islands providing for enforcement of judgments obtained in the federal or state courts of the U.S., the courts of the Cayman Islands will in certain circumstances recognize and enforce a foreign money judgment of a foreign court of competent jurisdiction without retrial on the merits based on the principle that a judgment of a competent foreign court imposes upon the judgment debtor an obligation to pay the sum for which judgment has been given provided certain conditions are met. For a foreign judgment to be enforced in the Cayman Islands, such judgment (i) must be final and conclusive, (ii) must be given by a court of competent jurisdiction (the courts of the Cayman Islands will apply the rules of Cayman Islands private international law to determine whether the foreign court is a court of competent jurisdiction) and (iii) must not be in respect of taxes or a fine or penalty, inconsistent with a Cayman Islands judgment in respect of the same matter, impeachable on the grounds of fraud or obtained in a manner, or be of a kind the enforcement of which is, contrary to natural justice or the public policy of the Cayman Islands (awards of punitive or multiple damages may well be held to be contrary to public policy). A Cayman Islands court may stay enforcement proceedings if concurrent proceedings are being brought elsewhere.
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As a result of all of the above, our shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions taken by our management, members of the PCSC Board or controlling shareholders than they would as public shareholders of a U.S. company.
PCSC shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that PCSC’s current shareholders have on the management of New Freenome.
Under the Business Combination Agreement, the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to Freenome Stockholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor), in connection with the First Merger is estimated to be approximately 61.83% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Freenome Common Stock immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination, assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario. Therefore, PCSC shareholders will experience immediate dilution. Currently, the public shareholders own approximately 77.9% of the issued and outstanding PCSC ordinary shares. As described in more detail below, assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario, and without giving effect to any dilutive instruments, such as the exercise of the Rollover Options, the vesting of the Rollover RSU Awards and the conversion of the Roche Convertible Note, it is expected that immediately after the consummation of the Business Combination, the public shareholders (excluding the Perceptive PIPE Investor) will hold approximately 1.74% of the issued and outstanding New Freenome Common Stock.
The initial shareholders control the election of the PCSC Board until closing of a business combination and hold a substantial interest in PCSC. As a result, only the initial shareholders may appoint all of PCSC's directors and they may exert a substantial influence on actions requiring a shareholder vote, potentially in a manner that you do not support.
The initial shareholders own the PCSC Class B Shares which entitle the holders thereof to appoint all of PCSC's directors prior to the closing of the initial business combination. Holders of PCSC Class B Shares have the exclusive right prior to the closing of PCSC's initial business combination to appoint PCSC's directors. Accordingly, as holders of the PCSC Class A Shares, PCSC public shareholders do not have the right to vote on the appointment of directors prior to consummation of the Business Combination. These provisions of the Existing Governing Documents may only be amended by a special resolution of the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued PCSC Class B Shares present in person or represented by proxy at a general meeting of the shareholders of PCSC and entitled to vote on such matter. As a result, holders of PCSC public shares do not have any influence over the appointment of directors of PCSC prior to the closing of an initial business combination.
In addition, as a result of their substantial ownership in PCSC, the initial shareholders may exert a substantial influence on other actions requiring a shareholder vote, potentially in a manner that PCSC shareholders do not support, including amendments to the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of PCSC and approval of major corporate transactions, including the Business Combination. Accordingly, the initial shareholders exert significant influence over actions requiring a shareholder vote at least until the completion of a business combination.
The Sponsor, as well as Freenome, our directors, officers, advisors and their affiliates may elect to purchase public shares prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, which may influence the vote on the Business Combination and reduce the public “float” of our PCSC Class A Shares.
As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, which includes an aggregate of 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares, held by the Sponsor and 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the initial shareholders, being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal).
None of the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders nor any of their respective affiliates has purchased, or currently has an intention to purchase, public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. However, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, at any time prior to the extraordinary general meeting, during a period when they are not then aware of any material nonpublic information regarding PCSC or its securities, the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or their respective affiliates may purchase public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. The purpose of such transactions would be to increase the likelihood of satisfaction of the requirements that (i) the Business Combination Proposal, each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal are approved by
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the requisite majorities, (ii) otherwise limit the number of public shares electing to redeem and (iii) New Freenome’s net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) being at least $5,000,001 after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing.
If such purchases occur, the public “float” of New Freenome following the Business Combination may be reduced, possibly making it difficult to obtain or maintain the quotation, listing or trading of the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange.
In the event that the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or any of their respective affiliates, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, purchase public shares in privately negotiated transactions from public shareholders who have already elected to exercise their redemption rights, such selling shareholder would be required to revoke their prior elections to redeem their public shares. Any public shares purchased by the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders or any of their respective affiliates would not be voted in favor of the Condition Precedent Proposals, and redemptions rights (if any) over such purchased securities would be waived by the aforementioned persons. Any such purchased securities would also have a purchase price no higher than the redemption price.
Any purchases by the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates who are affiliated purchasers under Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act will only be made to the extent such purchases are able to be made in compliance with Rule 10b-18, which is a safe harbor from liability for manipulation under Section 9(a)(2) and Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act. Rule 10b-18 has certain technical requirements that must be complied with in order for the safe harbor to be available to the purchaser. The Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates will not make purchases of shares if the purchases would violate Section 9(a)(2) or Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act. Any such purchases will be reported pursuant to Section 13 and Section 16 of the Exchange Act to the extent such purchasers are subject to such reporting requirements. Additionally, in the event the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates were to purchase Public Shares from Public Shareholders, such purchases would be structured in compliance with the requirements of Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act including, in pertinent part, through adherence to the following:
this proxy statement/prospectus would disclose the possibility that the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates may purchase shares from Public Shareholders outside the redemption process, along with the purpose of such purchases;
if the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates were to purchase shares from Public Shareholders, they would do so at a price no higher than the price offered through our redemption process;
this proxy statement/prospectus would include a representation that any of our securities purchased by the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates would not be voted in favor of approving the Business Combination;
the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors and/or their respective affiliates would not possess any redemption rights with respect to such securities or, if they do acquire and possess redemption rights, they would waive such rights; and
we would disclose in a Form 8-K, before the extraordinary general meeting to approve the Business Combination, the following material items:
the amount of the Public Shares purchased outside of the redemption offer by our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates, along with the purchase price;
the purpose of the purchases by our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates;
the impact, if any, of the purchases by our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates on the likelihood that the Business Combination will be approved;
the identities of our shareholders who sold to our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates (if not purchased on the open market) or the nature of such shareholders (e.g., 5% security holders) who sold to our sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their affiliates; and
the number of our Public Shares for which we have received redemption requests pursuant to our redemption offer.
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If third parties bring claims against us, the proceeds held in the trust account could be reduced and the per share redemption amount received by shareholders may be less than $10.00 per share (which was the offering price in PCSC’s initial public offering).
Our placing of funds in the trust account may not protect those funds from third-party claims against us. Although we will seek to have all vendors, service providers (other than our independent registered public accounting firm), prospective target businesses or other entities with which we do business execute agreements with us waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies held in the trust account, there is no guarantee that they will execute such agreements or even if they execute such agreements that they would be prevented from bringing claims against the trust account, including, but not limited to, fraudulent inducement, breach of fiduciary responsibility or other similar claims, as well as claims challenging the enforceability of the waiver, in each case in order to gain advantage with respect to a claim against our assets, including the funds held in the trust account. If any third party refuses to execute an agreement waiving such claims to the monies held in the trust account, our management will perform an analysis of the alternatives available to it and will only enter into an agreement with a third party that has not executed a waiver if management believes that such third party’s engagement would be significantly more beneficial to us than any alternative.
Examples of possible instances where we may engage a third party that refuses to execute a waiver include the engagement of a third party consultant whose particular expertise or skills are believed by management to be significantly superior to those of other consultants that would agree to execute a waiver or in cases where management is unable to find a service provider willing to execute a waiver. In addition, there is no guarantee that such entities will agree to waive any claims they may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, contracts or agreements with us and will not seek recourse against the trust account for any reason.
Upon redemption of our public shares, if we are unable to complete our business combination within the prescribed time frame, or upon the exercise of a redemption right in connection with our business combination, we will be required to provide for payment of claims of creditors that were not waived that may be brought against us within the ten years following redemption. Accordingly, the per share redemption amount received by public shareholders could be less than the $10.00 per share initially held in the trust account, due to claims of such creditors. In order to protect the amounts held in the trust account, Sponsor has agreed to be liable to us if and to the extent any claims by a third party vendor (other than our independent registered public accounting firm) for services rendered or products sold to us, or a prospective target business with which we have discussed entering into a transaction agreement, reduces the amount of funds in the trust account. This liability will not apply with respect to any claims by a third party who executed a waiver of any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies held in the trust account or to any claims under our indemnity of the underwriters of our initial public offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Moreover, even in the event that an executed waiver is deemed to be unenforceable against a third party, Sponsor will not be responsible to the extent of any liability for such third party claims. We have not independently verified whether Sponsor has sufficient funds to satisfy its indemnity obligations and we have not asked Sponsor to reserve for such indemnification obligations. Therefore, we cannot assure you that Sponsor would be able to satisfy those obligations. None of our officers will indemnify us for claims by third parties including, without limitation, claims by vendors and prospective target businesses.
Additionally, if we are forced to file a bankruptcy case or an involuntary bankruptcy case is filed against us which is not dismissed, or if we otherwise enter compulsory or court supervised liquidation, the proceeds held in the trust account could be subject to applicable bankruptcy law, and may be included in our bankruptcy estate and subject to the claims of third parties with priority over the claims of our shareholders. To the extent any bankruptcy claims deplete the trust account, we may not be able to return to our public shareholders $10.00 per share (which was the offering price in our initial public offering).
The PCSC Board may decide not to enforce the indemnification obligations of our Sponsor, resulting in a reduction in the amount of funds in the Trust Account available for distribution to the Public Shareholders.
In the event that the proceeds in the Trust Account are reduced below the lesser of (i) $10.00 per public share and (ii) the actual amount per public share held in the Trust Account as of the date of the liquidation of the Trust Account if less than $10.00 per public share due to reductions in the value of the trust assets, in each case net of the interest that may be withdrawn to pay our tax obligations, and the Sponsor asserts that it is unable to satisfy its obligations or that it has no indemnification obligations related to a particular claim, our independent directors would determine whether to take legal action against the Sponsor to enforce its indemnification obligations. While we currently expect that our independent directors would take legal action on our behalf against the Sponsor to enforce its indemnification
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obligations to us, it is possible that our independent directors in exercising their business judgment and subject to their fiduciary duties may choose not to do so in any particular instance if, for example, the cost of such legal action is deemed by the independent directors to be too high relative to the amount recoverable or if the independent directors determine that a favorable outcome is not likely. If our independent directors choose not to enforce these indemnification obligations, the amount of funds in the Trust Account available for distribution to the Public Shareholders may be reduced below $10.00 per public share.
If, after we distribute the proceeds in the trust account to our public shareholders, we file a bankruptcy or winding up petition or an involuntary bankruptcy or winding up petition is filed against us that is not dismissed, a bankruptcy court may seek to recover such proceeds, and we and the PCSC Board may be exposed to claims of punitive damages.
If, after we distribute the proceeds in the trust account to our public shareholders, we file a bankruptcy or winding up petition or an involuntary bankruptcy or winding up petition is filed against us that is not dismissed, any distributions received by shareholders could be viewed under applicable debtor/creditor and/or bankruptcy/insolvency laws as either a “preferential transfer” or a “fraudulent conveyance, preference or disposition.” As a result, a liquidator or a bankruptcy or other court could seek to recover all amounts received by our shareholders.
In addition, our board of directors may be viewed as having breached its fiduciary duty to our creditors and/or having acted in bad faith, thereby exposing it and us to claims of punitive damages, by paying public shareholders from the trust account prior to addressing the claims of creditors. We cannot assure you that claims will not be brought against us for these reasons.
If, before distributing the proceeds in the trust account to our public shareholders, we file a bankruptcy or winding up petition or an involuntary bankruptcy or winding up petition is filed against us that is not dismissed, the claims of creditors in such proceeding may have priority over the claims of our shareholders and the per share amount that would otherwise be received by our shareholders in connection with our liquidation may be reduced.
If, before distributing the proceeds in the trust account to our public shareholders, we file a bankruptcy or winding up petition or an involuntary bankruptcy or winding up petition is filed against us that is not dismissed, the proceeds held in the trust account could be subject to applicable bankruptcy law, and may be included in our bankruptcy estate and subject to the claims of third parties with priority over the claims of our shareholders. To the extent any bankruptcy claims deplete the trust account, the per share amount that would otherwise be received by our shareholders in connection with our liquidation may be reduced.
Our shareholders may be held liable for claims by third parties against us to the extent of distributions received by them upon redemption of their shares.
If we are forced to enter into an insolvent liquidation, any distributions received by shareholders (but no more than such distributions) could be viewed as an unlawful payment if it was proved that immediately following the date on which the distribution was made, we were unable to pay our debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business. As a result, a liquidator could seek to recover all amounts received by our shareholders. Furthermore, our directors may be viewed as having breached their fiduciary duties to us or our creditors and/or may have acted in bad faith, and thereby exposing themselves and our company to claims, by paying public shareholders from the trust account prior to addressing the claims of creditors. Claims may be brought against us for these reasons.
The Business Combination, and New Freenome after the consummation of the Business Combination, may be materially adversely affected by the recent and ongoing military action between Russia and Ukraine.
On February 24, 2022, Russian military forces launched a military action in Ukraine, and sustained conflict and disruption in the region is likely. Although the length, impact and outcome of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine is highly unpredictable, this conflict could lead to significant market and other disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices and supply of energy resources, instability in financial markets, supply chain interruptions, political and social instability, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences as well as increase in cyberattacks and espionage. Russia’s recognition of two separatist republics in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine and subsequent military action against Ukraine have led to an unprecedented expansion of sanction programs imposed by the U.S., the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland, Japan and other countries against Russia, Belarus, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic and the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic.
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The situation is rapidly evolving as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, and the U.S., the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries may implement additional sanctions, export controls or other measures against Russia, Belarus and other countries, regions, officials, individuals or industries in the respective territories. Such sanctions and other measures, as well as the existing and potential further responses from Russia or other countries to such sanctions, tensions and military actions, could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets and could adversely affect our ability to finance the Business Combination, and the business, financial condition and results of operations of New Freenome after the consummation of the Business Combination may be materially adversely affected.
Macro-economic turbulence and instability relating to recent and ongoing global conflicts and other drivers of uncertainty may adversely affect our business, investments and results of operations and our ability to successfully consummate the Business Combination.
A deterioration in economic conditions and related drivers of global uncertainty and change, such as reduced business activity, high unemployment, rising interest rates, housing prices, and energy prices (including the price of gasoline), increased consumer indebtedness, lack of available credit, the rate of inflation, and consumer perceptions of the economy, as well as other factors, such as terrorist attacks, protests, looting, and other forms of civil unrest, cyber attacks and data breaches, public health emergencies (such as the COVID-19 pandemic and other epidemics), extreme weather conditions and climate change, significant changes in the political environment, political instability, armed conflict (such as the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the geopolitical instability in Venezuela, the war in Iran and the broader conflict and escalating tensions in the Middle East) and/or public policy, including increased state, local or federal taxation, could adversely affect our financial condition, the financial condition of Freenome, or the financial condition of New Freenome if we successfully consummate the Business Combination.
If we are deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act, we may be required to institute burdensome compliance requirements and our activities may be restricted, which may make it difficult for us to complete our initial business combination.
If we are deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act, our activities would be severely restricted. In addition, we would be subject to burdensome compliance requirements. We do not believe that our principal activities will subject us to regulation as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. However, if we are deemed to be an investment company and subject to compliance with and regulation under the Investment Company Act, we would be subject to additional regulatory burdens and expenses for which we have not allotted funds. As a result, unless we are able to modify our activities so that we would not be deemed an investment company, we may abandon our efforts to complete an initial business combination and instead liquidate PCSC. Were we to liquidate, our securityholders would lose the investment opportunity associated with an investment in New Freenome, including any potential price appreciation of our securities.
Initially, the funds in the Trust Account had, since our initial public offering, been held only in U.S. government treasury obligations with a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market funds investing solely in U.S. government treasury obligations and meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act. However, to mitigate the risk of us being deemed to be an unregistered investment company (including under the subjective test of Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act) and thus subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act, we liquidated the U.S. government treasury obligations or money market funds held in the Trust Account and instructed Continental, the trustee with respect to the Trust Account, to maintain the funds in the trust account in cash in an interest-bearing demand deposit account at a bank until the earlier of the consummation of our initial business combination or the liquidation of PCSC. Interest on such deposit account is currently approximately 4.3% per annum, but such deposit account carries a variable rate and PCSC cannot assure you that such rate will not decrease or increase significantly. Following such liquidation, we have received minimal interest on the funds held in the Trust Account. However, interest previously earned on the funds held in the Trust Account still may be released to us to pay our taxes, if any. As a result, the decision to hold all funds in the Trust Account in cash items has reduced the dollar amount our Public Shareholders would receive upon any redemption or liquidation of PCSC.
On January 24, 2024, the SEC issued final rules (the “2024 SPAC Rules”), effective as of 125 days following the publication of the 2024 SPAC Rules in the Federal Register, that formally adopted some of the SEC’s proposed rules for special purpose acquisition companies “SPACs”) that were released on March 30, 2022. In the adopting release for the 2024 SPAC Rules, the SEC provided guidance that a SPAC’s potential status as an “investment company” depends on a variety of factors, such as a SPAC’s duration, asset composition, business purpose and activities and “is a question of facts and circumstances” requiring individualized analysis. If we were deemed to be subject to compliance with and
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regulation under the Investment Company Act, we would be subject to additional regulatory burdens and expenses for which we have not allotted funds. Unless we are able to modify our activities so that we would not be deemed an investment company, we would either register as an investment company or wind down and abandon our efforts to complete an initial business combination and instead to liquidate PCSC.
New Freenome does not have experience operating as a public company subject to U.S. federal securities laws and may not be able to adequately develop and implement the governance, compliance, risk management and control infrastructure and culture required for a public company, including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
New Freenome does not have experience operating as a public company subject to U.S. federal securities laws. Freenome’s officers and directors lack experience in managing a public company subject to U.S. federal securities laws, which makes their ability to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations uncertain. New Freenome’s failure to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations could subject New Freenome to U.S. regulatory scrutiny or sanction, which could harm its reputation and share price.
Neither New Freenome nor Freenome has previously been required to prepare or file periodic or other reports with the SEC or to comply with the other requirements of U.S. federal securities laws. They have not previously been required to establish and maintain the disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control over financial reporting applicable to an entity that is a foreign private issuer under U.S. federal securities laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. New Freenome may experience errors, mistakes and lapses in processes and controls, resulting in failure to meet requisite U.S. standards.
As a public company subject to U.S. federal securities laws, New Freenome will incur significant legal, accounting, insurance, compliance, and other expenses. Compliance with reporting, internal control over financial reporting and corporate governance obligations may require members of its management and its finance and accounting staff to divert time and resources from other responsibilities to ensure these new regulatory requirements are fulfilled.
If it fails to adequately implement the required governance and control framework, New Freenome may fail to comply with the applicable rules or requirements associated with being a public company subject to U.S. federal securities laws. Such failure could result in the loss of investor confidence, could harm New Freenome’s reputation, and cause the market price of New Freenome Common Stock to decline.
Due to inadequate governance and internal control policies, misstatements or omissions due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected, which could result in failures to make required filings in a timely manner or result in making filings containing incorrect or misleading information. Any of these outcomes could result in SEC enforcement actions, monetary fines or other penalties, as well as damage to New Freenome’s reputation, business, financial condition, operating results and stock price.
The price of New Freenome Common Stock may be volatile.
Upon consummation of the Business Combination, the price of New Freenome Common Stock may fluctuate due to a variety of factors, including:
changes in the industries in which New Freenome and its customers operate;
variations in its operating performance and the performance of its competitors in general;
actual or anticipated fluctuations in New Freenome’s quarterly or annual operating results;
publication of research reports by securities analysts about New Freenome or its competitors or its industry;
the public’s reaction to New Freenome’s press releases, its other public announcements and its filings with the SEC;
New Freenome’s failure or the failure of its competitors to meet analysts’ projections or guidance that New Freenome or its competitors may give to the market;
additions and departures of key personnel;
changes in laws and regulations affecting its business;
failure to comply with laws or regulations, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or failure to comply with the requirements of the relevant U.S. stock exchange;
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actual, potential or perceived control, accounting or reporting problems;
commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving New Freenome;
changes in New Freenome’s capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt;
the volume of shares of New Freenome Common Stock available for public sale;
general economic and political conditions such as recessions, interest rates, fuel prices, foreign currency fluctuations, international tariffs, social, political and economic risks and acts of war or terrorism; and
the other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section or the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
These market and industry factors may materially reduce the market price of New Freenome Common Stock regardless of the operating performance of New Freenome.
Since the completion of PCSC’s initial public offering, there has been a precipitous drop in the market values of companies formed through mergers involving special purpose acquisition companies. Accordingly, securities of companies such as ours or the ones from New Freenome following the Business Combination may be more volatile than other securities and may involve special risks.
Since the completion of PCSC’s initial public offering, there has been a precipitous drop in the market values of companies formed through mergers involving special purpose acquisition companies like ours. Throughout 2023, inflationary pressures, increases in interest rates and other adverse economic and market forces have contributed to these drops in market value. As a result, the New Freenome securities are subject to potential downward pressures, which may result in high levels of exercise of redemptions rights, reducing the cash available from the Trust Account. If there are substantial redemptions, there will be a lower public float for the shares of New Freenome Common Stock following the Closing, which may cause further volatility in the price of New Freenome securities and adversely impact New Freenome’s ability to secure financing following the closing of the Business Combination.
Securities of companies formed through mergers with special purpose acquisition companies such as the ones from New Freenome may experience a material decline in price relative to the share price of the special purpose acquisition companies prior to the merger.
As with most special purpose acquisition companies’ initial public offerings in recent years, PCSC issued shares for $10.00 per share upon the closing of its initial public offering. As with other special purpose acquisition companies, the $10.00 per share price of PCSC reflected each share having a one-time right to redeem such share for a pro rata portion of the proceeds held in the Trust Account equal to approximately $10.00 per share prior to the closing of the Business Combination. Following Closing, the shares outstanding will no longer have any such redemption right and may be dependent upon the fundamental value of the combined company, as well as other relevant factors such as market conditions and trading multiples, and the securities of other companies formed through mergers with special purpose acquisition companies in recent years may be significantly less than $10.00 per share.
A significant portion of our total outstanding shares are restricted from immediate resale but may be sold into the market in the near future. This could cause the market price of New Freenome Common Stock to drop significantly, even if New Freenome’s business is doing well.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of New Freenome Common Stock.
We may be required to file one or more registration statements prior to or shortly after the Closing to provide for the resale of certain restricted shares from time to time. As restrictions on resale end and the registration statements are available for use, the market price of New Freenome Common Stock could decline if the holders of currently restricted shares sell them or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them. For more information, also see “Shares Eligible For Future Sale And Securities Act Restrictions On Resale Of New Freenome Common Stock.
Although the Perceptive Shareholders and certain Freenome stockholders will be subject to certain restrictions regarding the transfer of New Freenome Common Stock, these shares may be sold after the expiration of the respective Lock-up Agreements. We intend to file one or more registration statements prior to or shortly after the closing of the
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Business Combination to provide for the resale of such shares from time to time. As restrictions on resale end and the registration statements are available for use, the market price of New Freenome Common Stock could decline if the holders of currently restricted shares sell them or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them.
We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company within the meaning of the Securities Act, and if we take advantage of certain exemptions from disclosure requirements available to “emerging growth companies” or “smaller reporting companies,” this could make our securities less attractive to investors and may make it more difficult to compare our performance with other public companies.
We are an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. As a result, our shareholders may not have access to certain information they may deem important. We could be an emerging growth company for up to five years, although circumstances could cause us to lose that status earlier, including if the market value of our PCSC Class A Shares held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, in which case we would no longer be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31. We cannot predict whether investors will find our securities less attractive because we will rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our securities less attractive as a result of our reliance on these exemptions, the trading prices of our securities may be lower than they otherwise would be, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the trading prices of our securities may be more volatile.
Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. We have elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of our financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
Additionally, we are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K. Smaller reporting companies may take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements. We will remain a smaller reporting company until the last day of the fiscal year in which (i) the market value of our ordinary shares held by non-affiliates exceeds $250 million as of the prior June 30, or (ii) our annual revenues exceeded $100 million during such completed fiscal year and the market value of our ordinary shares held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30. To the extent we take advantage of such reduced disclosure obligations, it may also make comparison of our financial statements with other public companies difficult or impossible.
The Business Combination will result in changes to the composition of the board of directors of Freenome, which may affect the strategy of New Freenome.
Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, the composition of the New Freenome Board will change from the current boards of directors of PCSC and Freenome. This new composition of the New Freenome Board may affect New Freenome’s business strategy and operating decisions upon the completion of the Business Combination.
The Nasdaq may not list New Freenome’s securities on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in New Freenome’s securities and subject New Freenome to additional trading restrictions.
An active trading market for New Freenome’s securities following the Business Combination may never develop or, if developed, it may not be sustained. In connection with the Business Combination, in order to continue to maintain the listing of our securities on Nasdaq, we will be required to demonstrate compliance with Nasdaq’s listing
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requirements. We will apply to have New Freenome’s securities listed on Nasdaq upon consummation of the Business Combination. We cannot assure you that we will be able to meet all listing requirements. Even if New Freenome’s securities are listed on Nasdaq, New Freenome may be unable to maintain the listing of its securities in the future.
Each U.S. stock exchange requires issuers applying for initial listing on such exchange to comply with certain initial listing criteria. New Freenome intends to apply for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. In order to qualify for initial listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, pursuant to Nasdaq Rule IM-5505, New Freenome expects to be required to have at least 1 million unrestricted publicly held shares, a market value of unrestricted publicly held shares of at least $5 million and 300 unrestricted round lot stockholders. Irrespective of redemption levels in connection with the Business Combination, PCSC and Freenome expect that New Freenome will comply with the initial listing rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market by issuing at Closing a sufficient number of shares of unrestricted New Freenome Common Stock to existing Freenome stockholders that will not be directors, officers and/or 10% or larger stockholders of New Freenome. See the section entitled “Adjournment Proposal” for additional information.
Even if New Freenome’s securities are listed on Nasdaq, Nasdaq may take steps to de-list the New Freenome Common Stock. If New Freenome fails to meet the listing requirements and Nasdaq does not list its securities on its exchange, Freenome would not be required to consummate the Business Combination. In the event that Freenome elected to waive this condition, and the Business Combination was consummated without New Freenome’s securities being listed on the Nasdaq or on another national securities exchange, New Freenome could face significant material adverse consequences, including:
a limited availability of market quotations for New Freenome’s securities;
reduced liquidity for New Freenome’s securities;
a determination that New Freenome Common Stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in New Freenome Common Stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for New Freenome’s securities;
a limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and
a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.
The National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, which is a federal statute, prevents or preempts the states from regulating the sale of certain securities, which are referred to as “covered securities.” If New Freenome’s securities were not listed on Nasdaq, such securities would not qualify as covered securities and we would be subject to regulation in each state in which we offer our securities because states are not preempted from regulating the sale of securities that are not covered securities.
Reports published by analysts, including projections in those reports that differ from our actual results, could adversely affect the price and trading volume of our common shares.
Securities research analysts may establish and publish their own periodic projections for New Freenome following consummation of the Business Combination. These projections may vary widely and may not accurately predict the results we actually achieve. Our share price may decline if our actual results do not match the projections of these securities research analysts. Similarly, if one or more of the analysts who write reports on us downgrades our stock or publishes inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our share price could decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of us or fails to publish reports on us regularly, our share price or trading volume could decline.
While we expect research analyst coverage following consummation of the Business Combination, if no analysts commence coverage of us, the market price and volume for our common shares could be adversely affected.
The Perceptive PIPE Investor, an affiliate of our Sponsor, is a significant shareholder of Freenome and has a board designee, which raises potential conflicts of interest.
We have decided to acquire Freenome, of which the Perceptive PIPE Investor, an affiliate of our Sponsor, is a shareholder and has a board designee. The PCSC Board took several steps to mitigate potential conflicts of interest, including requiring Special Committee approval of the Business Combination as a condition precedent to the PCSC Board’s approval of the Business Combination. The Special Committee engaged Scalar to provide an opinion to the Special Committee that the Consideration (as defined in such opinion) to be delivered to the PCSC Unaffiliated Shareholders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement is fair from a financial point of view to the holders of
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PCSC Class A Shares (other than the Excluded Parties), without giving effect to any impact of the Business Combination on any particular holder of PCSC Class A Shares other than in its capacity as a holder of PCSC Class A Shares. However, potential conflicts of interest still exist, and as a result, the terms of the Business Combination may not be as advantageous to our public shareholders as they would be absent any conflicts of interest. See the section titled “Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for further information.
The fairness opinion obtained by the Special Committee will not reflect changes, circumstances, developments or events that may have occurred or may occur after the date of the opinion.
Scalar has provided a fairness opinion to the Special Committee stating that, as of the date of such opinion, and based upon and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on review undertaken, and other matters considered by Scalar in preparing such opinion, the Consideration (as defined in such opinion) to be paid by PCSC to the Freenome Stockholders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement is fair from a financial point of view to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholder (for purposes of such opinion and this summary, other than the Excluded Parties), without giving effect to any impact of the Business Combination on any particular PCSC Class A Shareholder other than in its capacity as a PCSC Class A Shareholder, and (2) PCSC.
The Special Committee has not obtained an updated fairness opinion as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus from Scalar, and the Special Committee does not expect to receive an updated fairness opinion prior to the completion of the Business Combination.
The opinion does not reflect changes, circumstances, developments or events that may have occurred or may occur after the date of the opinion, including changes in the operations and prospects of PCSC or Freenome, regulatory or legal changes, general market and economic conditions and other factors that may be beyond the control of PCSC and Freenome and on which the fairness opinion was based, and that may alter the value of PCSC and Freenome or the prices of PCSC Class A Shares or Freenome shares prior to consummation of the Transaction. The value of PCSC Class A Shares and Freenome shares has fluctuated since, and could be materially different from its value as of, the date of Scalar’s opinion, and Scalar’s opinion does not address the prices at which PCSC Class A Shares, PCSC Class B Shares, or other securities or financial instruments of or relating to PCSC may trade. The opinion does not speak as of the time the Business Combination will be completed or as of any date other than the date of such opinion. The Special Committee does not anticipate asking Scalar to update Scalar’s opinion, and Scalar does not have an obligation or responsibility to update, revise or reaffirm its opinion based on circumstances, developments or events that may have occurred or may occur after the date of the opinion. The written opinion of Scalar is attached as Annex L to this proxy statement/prospectus and is incorporated by reference herein.
We are subject to and New Freenome will be subject to changing law and regulations regarding regulatory matters, corporate governance and public disclosure that have increased both PCSC’s costs and the risk of non-compliance and will increase both New Freenome’s costs and the risk of non-compliance.
We are and New Freenome will be subject to rules and regulations by various governing bodies, including, for example, the SEC, which are charged with the protection of investors and the oversight of companies whose securities are publicly traded, and to new and evolving regulatory measures under applicable law. Our efforts to comply with new and changing laws and regulations have resulted in, and New Freenome’s efforts to comply likely will result in, increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from seeking a business combination target.
Moreover, because these laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance becomes available. This evolution may result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and additional costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to New Freenome’s disclosure and governance practices. If we fail to address and comply with these regulations and any subsequent changes, we may be subject to penalty and our business may be harmed.
Risks Related to the Consummation of the Domestication
Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this section of this proxy statement/prospectus to “we,” “us” or “our” refers to PCSC prior to the Business Combination and to New Freenome and its subsidiaries following the Business Combination.
The Domestication may result in adverse tax consequences for holders of public shares.
U.S. Holders (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations”) may be subject to U.S. federal income tax as a result of the Domestication. Because the Domestication will occur after the PCSC Shareholder
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Redemptions, U.S. Holders exercising redemption rights with respect to Public Shares should not be subject to the potential tax consequences of the Domestication. Additionally, non-U.S. Holders (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” below) may become subject to withholding tax on any dividends paid or deemed paid on shares of New Freenome Common Stock after the Domestication.
As discussed more fully under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations,” the Domestication generally should constitute a tax-deferred reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(l)(F) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). In the case of a transaction, such as the Domestication, that qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, U.S. Holders of Public Shares will be subject to Section 367(b) of the Code and, as a result:
a U.S. Holder of Public Shares whose Public Shares have a fair market value of less than $50,000 on the date of the Domestication, and who on the date of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Public Shares entitled to vote and less than 10% of the total value of all classes of Public Shares, generally will not recognize any gain or loss and generally will not be required to include any part of PCSC’s earnings in income pursuant to the Domestication;
a U.S. Holder of Public Shares whose Public Shares have a fair market value of $50,000 or more on the date of the Domestication, and who on the date of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Public Shares entitled to vote and less than 10% of the total value of all classes of Public Shares will generally recognize gain (but not loss) on the exchange of Public Shares for shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Domestication. As an alternative to recognizing gain, such U.S. Holders may file an election to include in income as a dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-2(d)) attributable to their Public Shares, provided certain other requirements are satisfied. PCSC does not expect to have significant cumulative earnings and profits on the date of the Domestication; and
a U.S. Holder of Public Shares who on the date of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of Public Shares entitled to vote or 10% or more of the total value of all classes of Public Shares will generally be required to include in income as a dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-2(d)) attributable to its Public Shares. Any such U.S. Holder that is a corporation may, under certain circumstances, effectively be exempt from taxation on a portion or all of the deemed dividend pursuant to Section 245A of the Code. PCSC does not expect to have significant cumulative earnings and profits on the date of the Domestication.
Furthermore, even in the case of a transaction, such as the Domestication, that qualifies as a reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, a U.S. Holder of Public Shares may, in certain circumstances, still recognize gain (but not loss) upon the exchange of its Public Shares for shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Domestication under the PFIC rules of the Code. Proposed Treasury Regulations with a retroactive effective date have been promulgated under Section 1291(f) of the Code which generally require that a U.S. person who disposes of stock of a PFIC must recognize gain equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock received in the Domestication over the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the corresponding Public Shares surrendered in exchange therefor, notwithstanding any other provision of the Code. Because PCSC is a blank check company with no current active business, we believe that PCSC is likely to be classified as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, these proposed Treasury Regulations, if finalized in their current form, may require a U.S. Holder of Public Shares to recognize gain on the exchange of such Public Shares for shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Domestication, unless such U.S. Holder has made certain tax elections with respect to such U.S. Holder’s Public Shares. The tax on any such gain so recognized would be imposed at the rate applicable to ordinary income and an interest charge would apply based on complex rules designed to offset the tax deferral to such U.S. Holder on the undistributed earnings, if any, of PCSC. It is not possible to determine at this time whether, in what form, and with what effective date, final Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code will be adopted. For a more complete discussion of the potential application of the PFIC rules to U.S. Holders as a result of the Domestication, see the discussion in the section entitled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations—U.S. Holders—Tax Consquences of the Domestication to U.S. Holders of Public Shares—PFIC Considerations.
In the case of a transaction, such as the Domestication, that should qualify as a tax-deferred reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, U.S. Holders will be subject to Section 367(b) of the Code and, as a
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result: a U.S. Holder who on the day of the Domestication beneficially owns (actually and constructively) public shares with a fair market value of less than $50,000 on the date of the Domestication generally will not recognize any gain or loss and will not be required to include any part of PCSC’s earnings in income in respect of the Domestication; a U.S. Holder who on the day of the Domestication beneficially owns (actually and constructively) public shares with a fair market value of $50,000 or more, but less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock entitled to vote and less than 10% or more of the total value of all classes of our stock, generally will recognize gain (but not loss) in respect of the Domestication as if such U.S. Holder exchanged its public shares for shares of New Freenome Common Stock in a taxable transaction, unless such U.S. Holder elects in accordance with applicable Treasury Regulations to include in income as a deemed dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” (as defined in the Treasury Regulations under Section 367(b) of the Code) attributable to the public shares held directly by such U.S. Holder; and a U.S. Holder who on the day of the Domestication beneficially owns (actually or constructively) 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock entitled to vote or 10% or more of the total value of all classes of our stock, will generally be required to include in income as a deemed dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” attributable to the public shares held directly by such U.S. Holder; however, any such U.S. Holder that is a corporation may, under certain circumstances, effectively be exempt from taxation on a portion or all of the deemed dividend pursuant to Section 245A of the Code (participation exemption).
Additionally, if PCSC were to be treated as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, certain U.S. Holders may be subject to adverse tax consequences as a result of the Domestication. However, provided the Domestication is completed in 2026, PCSC believes that it is likely that it will not be classified as a PFIC because it will qualify for an exception to the PFIC rules known as the “start-up exception.” The requirement to qualify for the start-up exception and the potential application of the PFIC rules to the Domestication are discussed more fully under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations—U.S. Holders—Tax Consequences of the Domestication to U.S. Holders of Public Shares—PFIC Considerations.
All holders are urged to consult their tax advisor for the tax consequences of the Domestication to their particular situation. For a more detailed description of the U.S. federal income tax consequences associated with the Domestication, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”
Upon consummation of the Business Combination, the rights of holders of New Freenome Common Stock arising under the DGCL as well as Proposed Governing Documents will differ from and may be less favorable to the rights of holders of PCSC Class A Shares arising under Cayman Islands law as well as our current memorandum and articles of association.
Upon consummation of the Business Combination, the rights of holders of New Freenome Common Stock will arise under the Proposed Governing Documents as well as the DGCL. Those new governing documents and the DGCL contain provisions that differ in some respects from those in the Existing Governing Documents and Cayman Islands law and, therefore, some rights of holders of New Freenome Common Stock could differ from the rights that holders of PCSC Class A Shares currently possess. For instance, while class actions are generally not available to shareholders under Cayman Islands law, such actions are generally available under the DGCL. This change could increase the likelihood that New Freenome becomes involved in costly litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on New Freenome.
In addition, there are differences between the Proposed Governing Documents of New Freenome and the current constitutional documents of PCSC. For a more detailed description of the rights of holders of New Freenome Common Stock and how they may differ from the rights of holders of PCSC Class A Shares, please see “Comparison of Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights.” The forms of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and the Proposed Bylaws of New Freenome are attached as Annex H and Annex I, respectively, to this proxy statement/prospectus, and we urge you to read them.
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Delaware law and New Freenome’s Proposed Governing Documents contain certain provisions, including anti-takeover provisions, that limit the ability of stockholders to take certain actions and could delay or discourage takeover attempts that stockholders may consider favorable.
The Proposed Governing Documents that will be in effect upon consummation of the Business Combination, and the DGCL, contain provisions that could have the effect of rendering more difficult, delaying, or preventing an acquisition deemed undesirable by the New Freenome Board and therefore depress the trading price of New Freenome Common Stock. These provisions could also make it difficult for stockholders to take certain actions, including electing directors who are not nominated by the current members of the New Freenome Board or taking other corporate actions, including effecting changes in our management. Among other things, the Proposed Governing Documents include provisions regarding:
the ability of the New Freenome Board to issue shares of preferred stock, including “blank check” preferred stock and to determine the price and other terms of those shares, including preferences and voting rights, without stockholder approval, which could be used to significantly dilute the ownership of a hostile acquirer;
the limitation of the liability of, and the indemnification of, New Freenome’s directors and officers;
a prohibition on stockholder action by written consent, which forces stockholder action to be taken at an annual or special meeting of stockholders after such date and could delay the ability of stockholders to force consideration of a stockholder proposal or to take action, including the removal of directors;
the requirement that a special meeting of stockholders may be called only by a majority of the entire New Freenome Board, which could delay the ability of stockholders to force consideration of a proposal or to take action, including the removal of directors;
controlling the procedures for the conduct and scheduling of board of directors and stockholder meetings;
the ability of the New Freenome Board to amend the bylaws, which may allow the New Freenome Board to take additional actions to prevent an unsolicited takeover and inhibit the ability of an acquirer to amend the bylaws to facilitate an unsolicited takeover attempt; and
advance notice procedures with which stockholders must comply to nominate candidates to the New Freenome Board or to propose matters to be acted upon at a stockholders’ meeting, which could preclude stockholders from bringing matters before annual or special meetings of stockholders and delay changes in the New Freenome Board, and also may discourage or deter a potential acquirer from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the acquirer’s own slate of directors or otherwise attempting to obtain control of New Freenome.
These provisions, alone or together, could delay or prevent hostile takeovers and changes in control or changes in the New Freenome Board or management.
In addition, the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation includes a provision substantially similar to Section 203 of the DGCL, which may prohibit certain stockholders holding 15% or more of New Freenome’s outstanding capital stock from engaging in certain business combinations with us for a specified period of time.
New Freenome’s Proposed Certificate of Incorporation will designate a state or federal court located within the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between New Freenome and its stockholders, which could limit New Freenome’s stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with New Freenome or its directors, officers, stockholders, employees or agents.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation, which will be in effect upon consummation of the Business Combination, provides that, unless New Freenome consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum for state law claims for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of New Freenome, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee of New Freenome to New Freenome or New Freenome’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation or Proposed Bylaws, (iv) any action to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation or Proposed Bylaws, or (v) any action asserting a claim against New Freenome governed
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by the internal affairs doctrine. The forgoing provisions will not apply to any claims arising under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act and, unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts will be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any action asserting a claim arising under the Securities Act.
This choice of forum provision in our Proposed Certificate of Incorporation may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with New Freenome or any of New Freenome’s directors, officers, or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims. There is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce such provisions, and the enforceability of similar choice of forum provisions in other companies’ charter documents has been challenged in legal proceedings. It is possible that a court could find these types of provisions to be inapplicable or unenforceable, and if a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, New Freenome may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm New Freenome’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
Risks Related to the Redemption
Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this section of this proxy statement/prospectus to “we,” “us” or “our” refers to PCSC prior to the Business Combination and to New Freenome and its subsidiaries following the Business Combination.
Public Shareholders who wish to redeem their public shares for a pro rata portion of the trust account must comply with specific requirements for redemption that may make it more difficult for them to exercise their redemption rights prior to the deadline. If shareholders fail to comply with the redemption requirements specified in this proxy statement/prospectus, they will not be entitled to redeem their public shares for a pro rata portion of the funds held in the trust account.
A public shareholder will be entitled to receive cash for any public shares to be redeemed only if such public shareholder: (i) holds public shares; (ii) submits a written request to the PCSC transfer agent in which it (a) requests that PCSC redeem all or a portion of its public shares for cash, and (b) identifies itself as a beneficial holder of the public shares and provides its legal name, phone number and address; and (iii) delivers its public shares to the PCSC transfer agent physically or electronically through DTC. Holders must complete the procedures for electing to redeem their public shares in the manner described above prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days before the extraordinary general meeting) in order for their shares to be redeemed. In order to obtain a physical share certificate, a shareholder’s broker and/or clearing broker, DTC and the PCSC transfer agent will need to act to facilitate this request. It is PCSC’s understanding that shareholders should generally allot at least two weeks to obtain physical certificates from PCSC’s transfer agent. However, because PCSC does not have any control over this process or over DTC, it may take significantly longer than two weeks to obtain a physical stock certificate. If it takes longer than anticipated to obtain a physical certificate, public shareholders who wish to redeem their public shares may be unable to obtain physical certificates by the deadline for exercising their redemption rights and thus will be unable to redeem their shares.
If the Business Combination is consummated, and if a public shareholder properly exercises its right to redeem all or a portion of the public shares that it holds and timely delivers its shares to the PCSC transfer agent, PCSC will redeem such public shares for a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account established at the consummation of our initial public offering, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, including interest earned on the trust account not previously released to PCSC for permitted withdrawals, divided by the number of then-outstanding public shares in issue. Please see the section entitled “Extraordinary General Meeting of PCSC—Redemption Rights” for additional information on how to exercise your redemption rights.
If a public shareholder fails to receive notice of PCSC’s offer to redeem public shares in connection with the Business Combination, or fails to comply with the procedures for tendering its shares, such shares may not be redeemed.
If, despite PCSC’s compliance with the proxy rules, a public shareholder fails to receive PCSC’s proxy materials, such public shareholder may not become aware of the opportunity to redeem his, her or its public shares. In addition, the proxy materials that PCSC is furnishing to holders of public shares in connection with the Business Combination describe the various procedures that must be complied with in order to validly redeem the public shares. In the event that
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a public shareholder fails to comply with these procedures, its public shares may not be redeemed. Please see the section entitled “Extraordinary General Meeting of PCSC—Redemption Rights” for additional information on how to exercise your redemption rights.
PCSC does not have a specified maximum redemption threshold. The absence of such a redemption threshold may make it possible for us to complete the Business Combination even if a substantial majority of PCSC’s shareholders do not support it.
The Existing Governing Documents do not provide a specified maximum redemption threshold, however the Business Combination Agreement includes a mutual condition that, after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing and any PCSC shareholder redemptions, PCSC must have at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) immediately after the Effective Time.
As a result, PCSC may be able to complete the Business Combination even though a substantial portion of public shareholders do not agree with the transaction and have redeemed their shares or have entered into privately negotiated agreements to sell their shares to Sponsor, directors or officers or their affiliates. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, no agreements with respect to the private purchase of public shares by PCSC or the persons described above have been entered into with any such investor or holder. PCSC will file or submit a Current Report on Form 8-K to disclose any material arrangements entered into or significant purchases made by any of the aforementioned persons that would affect the vote on the proposals to be put to the extraordinary general meeting or the redemption threshold. Any such report will include descriptions of any arrangements entered into or significant purchases by any of the aforementioned persons. For more information, also see “—The Sponsor, as well as Freenome, and their respective directors, officers, advisors and their affiliates may elect to purchase Public Shares prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, which may influence the vote on the Business Combination and reduce the public “float” of our PCSC Class A Shares.”
If you or a “group” of shareholders of which you are a part are deemed to hold an aggregate of more than 15% of the public shares, you (or, if a member of such a group, all of the members of such group in the aggregate) will lose the ability to redeem all such shares in excess of 15% of the public shares.
A public shareholder, together with any of his, her or its affiliates or any other person with whom it is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined under Section 13 of the Exchange Act), will be restricted from redeeming in the aggregate his, her or its shares or, if part of such a group, the group’s shares, in excess of 15% of the public shares. In order to determine whether a shareholder is acting in concert or as a group with another shareholder, PCSC will require each public shareholder seeking to exercise redemption rights to certify to PCSC whether such shareholder is acting in concert or as a group with any other shareholder. Such certifications, together with other public information relating to stock ownership available to PCSC at that time, such as Section 13D, Section 13G and Section 16 filings under the Exchange Act, will be the sole basis on which PCSC makes the above-referenced determination. Your inability to redeem any such excess shares will reduce your influence over PCSC’s ability to consummate the Business Combination and you could suffer a material loss on your investment in PCSC if you sell such excess shares in open market transactions. Additionally, you will not receive redemption distributions with respect to such excess shares if PCSC consummates the Business Combination. As a result, you will continue to hold that number of shares aggregating to more than 15% of the public shares and, in order to dispose of such excess shares, would be required to sell your stock in open market transactions, potentially at a loss. PCSC cannot assure you that the value of such excess shares will appreciate over time following the Business Combination or that the market price of the public shares will exceed the per-share redemption price. Notwithstanding the foregoing, shareholders may challenge PCSC’s determination as to whether a shareholder is acting in concert or as a group with another shareholder in a court of competent jurisdiction.
However, PCSC’s shareholders’ ability to vote all of their shares (including such excess shares) for or against the Business Combination is not restricted by this limitation on redemption.
There is no guarantee that a shareholder’s decision whether to redeem its shares for a pro rata portion of the trust account will put the shareholder in a better future economic position.
PCSC can give no assurance as to the price at which a shareholder may be able to sell its public shares in the future following the completion of the Business Combination or any alternative business combination. Certain events following the consummation of any initial business combination, including the Business Combination, may cause an increase in PCSC share price, and may result in a lower value realized now than a shareholder of PCSC might realize
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in the future had the shareholder not redeemed its shares. Similarly, if a shareholder does not redeem its shares, the shareholder will bear the risk of ownership of the public shares after the consummation of any initial business combination, and there can be no assurance that a shareholder can sell its shares in the future for a greater amount than the redemption price set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus. A shareholder should consult the shareholder’s own financial advisor for assistance on how this may affect his, her or its individual situation.
The securities in which we invest the funds held in the trust account could bear a negative rate of interest, which could reduce the value of the assets held in trust such that the per-share redemption amount received by public shareholders may be less than $10.00 per share.
The proceeds held in the Trust Account will be held in cash, including in demand deposit accounts at a bank, or invested only in U.S. government treasury obligations with a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act, which invest only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations. While short-term U.S. government treasury obligations currently yield a positive rate of interest, they have briefly yielded negative interest rates in recent years. Central banks in Europe and Japan pursued interest rates below zero in recent years, and the Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve has not ruled out the possibility that it may in the future adopt similar policies in the U.S. In the event that we are unable to complete our initial business combination or make certain amendments to our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, our public shareholders are entitled to receive their pro-rata share of the proceeds held in the Trust Account, plus any interest income, net of permitted withdrawals (less, in the case we are unable to complete our initial business combination, $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses). Negative interest rates could reduce the value of the assets held in trust such that the per-share redemption amount received by public shareholders may be less than $10.00 per share.
Risks if the Adjournment Proposal is Not Approved
If the Adjournment Proposal is not approved, and an insufficient number of votes have been obtained to authorize the consummation of the Business Combination and the Domestication, the chairman of the PCSC Board will not have the ability to adjourn the extraordinary general meeting to a later date in order to solicit further votes, and, therefore, the Business Combination will not be approved, and, therefore, the Business Combination may not be consummated.
The PCSC Board is seeking approval to adjourn the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates if, at the extraordinary general meeting, based upon the tabulated votes, there are insufficient votes to approve each of the Condition Precedent Proposals. If the Adjournment Proposal is not approved, the chairman of the PCSC Board will not have the ability to adjourn the extraordinary general meeting to a later date and, therefore, will not have more time to solicit votes to approve the Condition Precedent Proposals. In such events, the Business Combination would not be completed.
Risks if the Domestication and the Business Combination are not Consummated
References in this section to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to PCSC.
If we are not able to complete the Business Combination with Freenome nor able to complete another business combination by June 13, 2026, in each case, as such date may be extended pursuant to our Existing Governing Documents, we would cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up and we would redeem our PCSC Class A Shares and liquidate the trust account, in which case our public shareholders may only receive approximately $10.00 per share.
If we are not able to complete the Business Combination with Freenome nor able to complete another business combination by June 13, 2026, in each case, as such date may be extended pursuant to our Existing Governing Documents we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account and not previously released to the PCSC for permitted withdrawals less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of then outstanding public shares in issue, which redemption will completely extinguish public shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any); and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining
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shareholders and our board of directors, liquidate and dissolve, subject in each case to our obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. In such case, our public shareholders may only receive approximately $10.00 per share.
You will not have any rights or interests in funds from the trust account, except under certain limited circumstances. To liquidate your investment, therefore, you may be forced to sell your public shares, potentially at a loss.
Our public shareholders will be entitled to receive funds from the trust account only upon the earlier to occur of: (i) the completion of a business combination (including the closing of the Business Combination), and then only in connection with those PCSC Class A Shares that such shareholder properly elected to redeem, subject to the limitations described herein, (ii) the redemption of any public shares properly tendered in connection with a shareholder vote to amend the Existing Governing Documents (A) to modify the substance or timing of our obligation to provide holders of our public shares the right to have their shares redeemed in connection with a business combination or to redeem 100% of our public shares if we do not complete our initial business combination by June 13, 2026 or (B) with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of holders of our public shares, and (iii) the redemption of our public shares if we have not consummated an initial business by June 13, 2026, subject to applicable law and as further described herein. Public shareholders who redeem their public shares in connection with a shareholder vote described in clause (ii) in the preceding sentence will not be entitled to funds from the trust account upon the subsequent completion of an initial business combination or liquidation if we have not consummated an initial business combination by June 13, 2026, with respect to such public shares so redeemed. In no other circumstances will a shareholder have any right or interest of any kind to or in the trust account. Accordingly, to liquidate your investment, you may be forced to sell your public shares, potentially at a loss.
If we do not consummate an initial business combination by June 13, 2026, our public shareholders may be forced to wait until after June 13, 2026 before redemption from the trust account.
If we are unable to consummate our initial business combination by June 13, 2026 (as such date may be extended pursuant to our Existing Governing Documents), we will distribute the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account and not previously released to us for permitted withdrawal, if any (less up to $100,000 of the net interest earned thereon to pay dissolution expenses), pro rata to our public shareholders by way of redemption and cease all operations except for the purposes of winding up of our affairs, as further described in this proxy statement/prospectus. Any redemption of public shareholders from the trust account shall be affected automatically by function of the Existing Governing Documents prior to any voluntary winding up. If we are required to wind-up, liquidate the trust account and distribute such amount therein, pro rata, to our public shareholders, as part of any liquidation process, such winding up, liquidation and distribution must comply with our obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. The Existing Governing Documents provide that if we are not able to consummate a Business Combination by June 13, 2026, as such date may be extended pursuant to our Existing Governing Documents, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account and not previously released for permitted withdrawals (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of then outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining shareholders and the PCSC Board, liquidate and dissolve, subject in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) to our obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. The Existing Governing Documents provide that, if we wind up for any other reason prior to the consummation of our initial business combination, we will follow the foregoing procedures with respect to the liquidation of the trust account as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, subject to applicable Cayman Islands law. After pro rata distributions have been made from the trust account, director and shareholder approvals will be passed to place the company into voluntary liquidation, a director will give a declaration of solvency and a voluntary liquidator will be appointed. Thereafter, the required notices and filings must be made within the following statutory timelines: the voluntary liquidator must (i) file the shareholder resolution with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands within 15 days of it being passed; and (ii) within 28 days of the shareholder resolution being passed, provide a notice to (a) the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands; and (b) the creditors of the company via a publication in the Cayman Islands Gazette. The voluntary liquidator must present the liquidator's report and accounts to the shareholders at a final general meeting of the company and notice
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must be published in the Gazette at least 21 days before the final general meeting. The final return is submitted to the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands within 7 days of the final general meeting. The certificate of dissolution is issued three months later, at which point the company is formally dissolved.
We have no obligation to return funds to investors prior to the date of our redemption or liquidation unless, prior thereto, we consummate our initial business combination or amend certain provisions of our Existing Governing Documents, and only then in cases where investors have sought to redeem their public shares. Only upon our redemption or any liquidation will public shareholders be entitled to distributions if we do not complete our initial business combination and do not amend our Existing Governing Documents. Our Existing Governing Documents provide that, if we wind up for any other reason prior to the consummation of our initial business combination, we will follow the foregoing procedures with respect to the liquidation of the trust account as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, subject to applicable Cayman Islands law.
If the net proceeds of our initial public offering not being held in the trust account are insufficient to allow us to operate through June 13, 2026, and we are unable to obtain additional capital, we may be unable to complete our initial business combination, in which case our public shareholders may only receive $10.00 per share.
As of December 31, 2025 we had operating cash of approximately $865,031 and a working capital deficit of $1,346,674. We intend to use the funds held outside the trust account, which is available for use by us to cover the costs associated with identifying a target business and negotiating a business combination and other general corporate uses. In addition, as of December 31, 2025, we had total current liabilities of $2,254,244. The funds available to us outside of the trust account may not be sufficient to allow us to operate until June 13, 2026, assuming that our initial business combination is not completed during that time. Of the funds available to us, we could use a portion of the funds available to us to pay fees to consultants to assist us with our search for a target business. We could also use a portion of the funds as a down payment or to fund a “no-shop” provision (a provision in letters of intent designed to keep target businesses from “shopping” around for transactions with other companies on terms more favorable to such target businesses) with respect to a particular proposed business combination, although we do not have any current intention to do so. If we entered into a letter of intent where we paid for the right to receive exclusivity from a target business and were subsequently required to forfeit such funds (whether as a result of our breach or otherwise), we might not have sufficient funds to continue searching for, or conduct due diligence with respect to, a target business.
If we are required to seek additional capital, we would need to borrow funds from Sponsor, members of our management team or other third parties to operate or may be forced to liquidate. Any such advances would be repaid only from funds held outside the trust account or from funds released to us upon completion of our initial business combination. If we are unable to obtain additional financing, we may be unable to complete our initial business combination. If we are unable to complete our initial business combination because we do not have sufficient funds available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the trust account. Consequently, our public shareholders may only receive approximately $10.00 per share on our redemption of the public shares.
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EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF PCSC
General
PCSC is furnishing this proxy statement/prospectus to PCSC’s shareholders as part of the solicitation of proxies by the PCSC Board for use at the extraordinary general meeting of PCSC to be held on [•], 2026, and at any adjournment thereof. This proxy statement/prospectus is first being furnished to PCSC’s shareholders on or about      , 2026 in connection with the vote on the proposals described in this proxy statement/prospectus. This proxy statement/prospectus provides PCSC’s shareholders with information they need to know to be able to vote or instruct their vote to be cast at the extraordinary general meeting.
Date, Time and Place
The extraordinary general meeting will be held at [•] a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026, at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, and via a virtual meeting, or at such other time, on such other date and at such other place to which the meeting may be adjourned.
Shareholders may attend the extraordinary general meeting in person. If you wish to attend the extraordinary general meeting in person at the offices of Cooley LLP located at 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, you must reserve your attendance at least two business days in advance of the extraordinary general meeting by contacting PCSC’s secretary at [•] by 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026.
You can pre-register to attend the virtual extraordinary general meeting starting [•], 2026 at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time (three business days prior to the meeting date). Enter the URL address into your browser [•], enter your control number, name and email address. Once you pre-register you can vote or enter questions in the chat box. At the start of the extraordinary general meeting you will need to log in again using your control number and will also be prompted to enter your control number if you vote during the extraordinary general meeting.
Shareholders who hold their investments through a bank or broker will need to contact the PCSC transfer agent to receive a control number. If you plan to vote at the extraordinary general meeting you will need to have a legal proxy from your bank or broker or if you would like to join and not vote, the PCSC transfer agent will issue you a guest control number with proof of ownership. Either way you must contact the PCSC transfer agent for specific instructions on how to receive the control number. The PCSC transfer agent can be contacted at (917) 262-2373, or via email at proxy@continentalstock.com. Please allow up to 72 hours prior to the meeting for processing your control number.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can listen only to the meeting by dialing +[•] (toll-free) (or +[•] if you are located outside the U.S. and Canada (standard rates apply)) and when prompted enter the pin number [•]. Please note that you will not be able to vote or ask questions at the extraordinary general meeting and your shares will not be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the extraordinary general meeting if you choose to participate telephonically.
Purpose of the PCSC Extraordinary General Meeting
At the extraordinary general meeting, PCSC is asking holders of ordinary shares to consider and vote upon:
a proposal to approve and adopt, by ordinary resolution, the Business Combination Agreement, including the Mergers, and the transactions contemplated thereby;
a proposal to approve, by special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, the Domestication;
a proposal to approve, by special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, that the Existing Governing Documents be amended and restated by deletion in their entirety and the substitution in their place of the Proposed Governing Documents;
the following six (6) separate proposals to approve, by ordinary resolutions, on a non-binding and advisory basis only, the following governance provisions contained in the Proposed Governing Documents:
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize the change in the authorized capital stock of PCSC from (i) 479,000,000 PCSC Class A Shares, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares, and 1,000,000 preference shares, par value of $0.0001 per share, to (ii) 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share;
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to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize adopting Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring the affirmative vote of at least (i) two-thirds of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote to adopt, amend or repeal the Proposed Bylaws and (ii) a majority of New Freenome’s then outstanding common stock (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL) for amendments to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions permitting the removal of a director only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors, voting together as a single class;
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring stockholders to take action at an annual or special meeting and prohibiting stockholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting; and
to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize (i) changing the corporate name from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.,” (ii) making New Freenome’s corporate existence perpetual, and (iii) removing certain provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company that will no longer be applicable upon consummation of the Business Combination;
a proposal to approve, by ordinary resolution, the issuance of shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued in connection with the Business Combination and the PIPE Financing pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635;
a proposal to approve and adopt, by ordinary resolution, the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan;
a proposal to approve and adopt, by ordinary resolution, the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and
a proposal to approve by, ordinary resolution, the adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to, among other things, permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes for the approval of one or more proposals at the extraordinary general meeting.
Each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Consummation of the Business Combination is not conditioned upon the approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. Neither the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals nor the Adjournment Proposal is conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal.
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
The Special Committee, with the advice and assistance of representatives of Scalar, and its other advisors, evaluated the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby.
On December 4, 2025, after careful consideration, the Special Committee unanimously (i) determined that the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, each ancillary agreement, and the Business Combination were fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole (ii) recommended that the PCSC Board approve the Business Combination Agreement, each ancillary agreement, the Business Combination and the other agreements and transactions contemplated thereby and (iii) subject to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, recommended that the PCSC shareholders approve the Business Combination Agreement, the Business Combination and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
On the same day, after careful consideration and based in part on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, the PCSC Board unanimously determined that the Business Combination is fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole, and approved and adopted the Business Combination Agreement, each ancillary agreement, the Business Combination and the other agreements and transactions contemplated thereby. The Business Combination was not structured to require the approval of at least a majority of PCSC’s unaffiliated shareholders because such a vote is not required under Cayman Islands law.
The PCSC Board believes that the Business Combination Proposal and the other proposals to be presented at the extraordinary general meeting are fair, advisable, and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders as a whole and
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unanimously recommends that its shareholders vote “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Governing Documents Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Advisory Governing Documents Proposal, “FOR” the Nasdaq Proposal, “FOR” the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, “FOR” the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented to the extraordinary general meeting.
For a more complete description of the Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s reasons for the approval of the Business Combination and the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee and the PCSC Board, see the subsection entitled “Business Combination Proposal—The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
Voting Power; Record Date; Outstanding Shares; Shareholders Entitled to Vote
PCSC shareholders will be entitled to vote or direct votes to be cast at the extraordinary general meeting if they owned PCSC Shares at the close of business on [•], 2026, which is the record date for the extraordinary general meeting, and will have one vote for each PCSC share owned at the close of business on the record date. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted. As of the close of business on the record date, there were 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, of which 8,911,250 were PCSC Class A Shares and 2,156,250 were PCSC Class B Shares.
Pursuant to the Sponsor Letter Agreement, the Sponsor and each of PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) have agreed to, among other things, vote all of their PCSC Shares in favor of the proposals being presented at the extraordinary general meeting. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome, the Sponsor or each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement. As of the date of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, the initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 PCSC Shares, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. See “Business Combination Proposal—Certain Agreements—Sponsor Letter Agreement” in this proxy statement/prospectus for more information related to the Sponsor Letter Agreement
Only holders of PCSC Class B Shares may vote on the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal and our initial shareholders hold all issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares.
Quorum and Required Vote for Proposals for the Extraordinary General Meeting
A quorum of PCSC shareholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. A quorum will be present at the extraordinary general meeting if one or more shareholders who together hold not less than one-third of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting are represented in person or by proxy (or if a corporation or other non-natural person by duly authorized representative or proxy) at the extraordinary general meeting. As of the record date, 3,689,167 PCSC Shares would be required to achieve a quorum. As of the record date, the initial shareholders owned of record an aggregate of 2,442,500 PCSC Shares, representing approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares. Therefore, an additional 1,246,667 public shares are required to establish a quorum.
The approval of the Business Combination Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
The approval of the Domestication Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of issued and outstanding
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PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Domestication Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
The approval of the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Governing Documents Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
The approval of each Advisory Governing Documents Proposals requires an ordinary resolution, on a non-binding and advisory basis only, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
The approval of the Nasdaq Proposal requires an ordinary resolution, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
The approval of the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
The approval of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
The approval of the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
Each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Consummation of the Business Combination is not conditioned upon the approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. Neither the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals nor the Adjournment Proposal is conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal.
The initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 ordinary shares of PCSC, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. Accordingly, approval of the Business Combination Proposal, each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal will require the affirmative vote of (i) 5,533,751 PCSC Shares if all PCSC Shares are present and entitled to vote, or (ii) 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to approve such proposals.
Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes
Proxies that are marked “abstain” and proxies relating to “street name” shares that are returned to PCSC but marked by brokers as “not voted” will be treated as PCSC Shares present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum on all matters. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on a particular proposal. If a shareholder does not give the broker voting instructions, under applicable self-regulatory organization rules, its broker may not vote its shares on “non-routine” proposals, such as the Business Combination Proposal or any of the other Condition Precedent Proposals.
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Voting Your Shares
Each PCSC Share that you own in your name entitles you to one vote. Your proxy card shows the number of PCSC Shares that you own. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted.
There are three ways to vote your PCSC Shares at the extraordinary general meeting:
you can vote by signing and returning the enclosed proxy card. If you vote by proxy card, your “proxy,” whose name is listed on the proxy card, will vote your shares as you instruct on the proxy card. If you sign, date and return the proxy card without indicating how you wish to vote, your shares will be voted as recommended by the PCSC Board “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Governing Documents Proposal (in the case of the holders of PCSC Class B Shares), “FOR” the Advisory Governing Documents Proposal, “FOR” the Nasdaq Proposal, “FOR” the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, “FOR” the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented at the extraordinary general meeting. Your proxy card must be received by PCSC not less than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment thereof at which the person named in the proxy card proposes to vote. Proxy cards received after this time will not be counted.
you can attend the extraordinary general meeting and vote in person. You will receive a ballot when you arrive. However, if your PCSC Shares are held in the name of your broker, bank or another nominee, you must get a valid legal proxy from the broker, bank or other nominee. That is the only way PCSC can be sure that the broker, bank or nominee has not already voted your PCSC Shares.
you can vote electronically. You may attend, vote and examine the list of shareholders entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting by visiting [•] and entering the control number found on your proxy card.
Revoking Your Proxy; Changing Your Vote
If you are a record owner of your shares and you give a proxy, you may change or revoke it at any time before it is exercised by doing any one of the following:
you may send another proxy card with a later date provided that it is received by PCSC not less than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment thereof at which the person named in the proxy card proposes to vote;
you may notify PCSC’s secretary by writing to Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10003, before the extraordinary general meeting that you have revoked your proxy; or
you may attend the extraordinary general meeting, revoke your proxy, and vote in person, as indicated above.
Who Can Answer Your Questions About Voting Your Shares
If you are a PCSC shareholder and have any questions about how to vote or direct a vote in respect of your PCSC Shares, you may call Morrow Sodali, our proxy solicitor, by calling (800) 662-5200 (toll-free), or banks and brokers can call (203) 658-9400, or by emailing PCSC.info@investor.sodali.com.
Redemption Rights
Pursuant to the Existing Governing Documents, a public shareholder may request that PCSC redeem its public shares for cash contemporaneously with the vote to approve the Business Combination and prior to the Domestication. If the Business Combination is approved, PCSC will pay to the holders of any public shares that have been validly tendered or delivered for redemption a pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account not previously released to PCSC for permitted withdrawals. Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the Domestication shall occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date. As a holder of public shares, you will be entitled to receive cash for any public shares to be redeemed only if you:
(i)
hold public shares; and
(ii)
prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the
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extraordinary general meeting), (a) submit a written request to the PCSC transfer agent in which you (i) request that PCSC redeem all or a portion of your public shares for cash, and (ii) identify yourself as the beneficial holder of the public shares and provide your legal name, phone number and address; and (b) deliver your public shares to the PCSC transfer agent physically or electronically through DTC.
The redemption rights include the requirement that a holder must identify itself in writing as a beneficial holder and provide its legal name, phone number and address to the PCSC transfer agent in order to validly redeem its shares. Public shareholders may seek to have their public shares redeemed by PCSC, regardless of whether they vote for or against the Business Combination Proposal or any other proposal and whether they held PCSC Shares as of the record date or acquired them after the record date. Any public shareholder who holds PCSC Shares on or before [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) will have the right to demand that his, her or its shares be redeemed for a pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to PCSC for permitted withdrawals. For illustrative purposes, based on funds in the trust account of approximately $91,918,776.09 on January 6, 2026, the estimated per share redemption price is expected to be approximately $10.66. A public shareholder who has properly tendered or delivered his, her or its public shares for redemption will be entitled to receive his, her or its pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account in cash for such shares only if the Business Combination is completed. If the Business Combination is not completed, the redemptions will be canceled and the tendered shares will be returned to the relevant public shareholders as appropriate. If a public shareholder exercises its redemption rights in full, then it will be electing to exchange its public shares for cash and will no longer own any shares.
Public shareholders who seek to redeem their public shares must demand redemption no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) by (a) submitting a written request to the PCSC transfer agent that PCSC redeem such holder’s public shares for cash, (b) affirmatively certifying in such request to the PCSC transfer agent for redemption if such holder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13d-3 of the Exchange Act) with any other shareholder with respect to PCSC Shares and (c) tendering or delivering their PCSC Shares, either physically or electronically through the DWAC system, at the holder’s option, to the PCSC transfer agent prior to the extraordinary general meeting. If you hold the shares in street name, you will have to coordinate with your broker to have your shares certificated or delivered electronically. Certificates that have not been tendered or delivered to the PCSC transfer agent (either physically or electronically) in accordance with these procedures will not be redeemed for cash. There is a nominal cost associated with this tendering process and the act of certificating the shares or delivering them through the DWAC system. The PCSC transfer agent will typically charge the tendering broker a nominal fee and it would be up to the broker whether or not to pass this cost on to the redeeming shareholder. In the event the Business Combination is not completed, this may result in an additional cost to shareholders for the return of their shares.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a public shareholder, together with any affiliate of his, her, its or any other person with whom he, she or it is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) will be restricted from seeking redemption rights with respect to more than 15% of the public shares. Accordingly, any shares held by a public shareholder or “group” in excess of such 15% cap will not be redeemed by PCSC.
Any request for redemption, once made by a holder of public shares, may not be withdrawn after 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) unless the PCSC Board determines (in its sole discretion) to permit the withdrawal of such redemption request (which it may do in whole or in part). Furthermore, if a public shareholder demands redemption of such shares and subsequently decides prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2026 (two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting) not to elect to exercise such rights, he or she may simply request that the PCSC transfer agent return the shares (physically or electronically).
Any corrected or changed written demand of redemption rights must be received by PCSC’s secretary two business days prior to the vote taken on the Business Combination Proposal at the extraordinary general meeting. No demand for redemption will be honored unless the public shareholder’s share certificates (if any) and other redemption forms have been delivered (either physically or electronically) to the PCSC transfer agent at least two business days prior to the initially scheduled vote at the extraordinary general meeting.
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and time to effect delivery. It is PCSC’s understanding that shareholders should generally allot at least two weeks to obtain physical certificates from the PCSC transfer agent. However, PCSC does not have any control over this process and it may take longer than two weeks. Shareholders who hold their shares in “street name” will have to coordinate with their banks, brokers or other nominees to have the shares certificated or delivered electronically. There is a cost associated with this tendering process and the act of certificating the shares or delivering them through the DWAC system. The PCSC transfer agent will typically charge a nominal fee to the tendering broker and it would be up to the broker whether or not to pass this cost on to the redeeming shareholder. In the event the Business Combination is not completed, this may result in an additional cost to shareholders for the return of their shares.
A public shareholder will be entitled to receive cash for these shares only if the shareholder properly demands redemption as described above and the Business Combination is completed. If a public shareholder properly seeks redemption and the Business Combination is completed, PCSC will redeem these shares for cash and the holder will no longer own these shares following the Business Combination. If the Business Combination is not completed for any reason, then the public shareholders who exercised their redemption rights will not be entitled to receive cash for their shares. In such case, PCSC will promptly return any shares delivered by the public shareholders. The closing price of the public shares on January 6, 2026 was $13.58. The cash held in the trust account as of January 6, 2026 was approximately $10.66 per public share. Prior to exercising redemption rights, shareholders should verify the market price of public shares as they may receive higher proceeds from the sale of their shares in the public market than from exercising their redemption rights if the market price per share is higher than the redemption price. PCSC cannot assure its shareholders that they will be able to sell their public shares in the open market, even if the market price per share is higher than the redemption price stated above, as there may not be sufficient liquidity in its securities when its shareholders wish to sell their shares. A public shareholder who properly exercises its redemption rights pursuant to the procedures set forth herein will be entitled to receive a full pro rata portion of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the business combination, including interest earned on the trust account not previously released to PCSC for permitted withdrawals.
Appraisal Rights and Dissenters’ Rights
PCSC’s shareholders do not have appraisal rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under the DGCL. PCSC’s shareholders do not have dissenters’ rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under Cayman Islands law.
Proxy Solicitation Costs
PCSC is soliciting proxies on behalf of the PCSC Board. This solicitation is being made by mail but also may be made by telephone or in person. PCSC and its directors, officers and employees may also solicit proxies in person, by telephone or by other electronic means. PCSC will bear the cost of the solicitation.
PCSC has engaged Morrow as proxy solicitor to assist in the solicitation of proxies. PCSC has agreed to pay Morrow a fee of $25,000, plus disbursements, and will reimburse Morrow for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and indemnify Morrow and its affiliates against certain claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses.
PCSC will ask banks, brokers and other institutions, nominees and fiduciaries to forward the proxy materials to their principals and to obtain their authority to execute proxies and voting instructions. PCSC will reimburse them for their reasonable expenses.
PCSC Initial Shareholders’ Agreements
As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, which includes an aggregate of 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares, held by the Sponsor and 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the initial shareholders, being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal).
None of the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders nor any of their respective affiliates has purchased, or currently has an intention to purchase, public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. However, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, at any time prior to the extraordinary general meeting, during a period when they are not then aware of any material nonpublic information regarding PCSC or its securities, the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders, and/or their respective affiliates may purchase public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting The purpose of such transactions would be to increase the likelihood of satisfaction of the requirements that (i) the
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Business Combination Proposal, each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal are approved by the requisite majorities, (ii) otherwise limit the number of public shares electing to redeem and (iii) New Freenome’s net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) being at least $5,000,001 after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing. If such purchases occur, the public “float” of New Freenome following the Business Combination may be reduced, possibly making it difficult to obtain or maintain the quotation, listing or trading of the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange.
In the event that the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or any of their respective affiliates, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, purchase public shares in privately negotiated transactions from public shareholders who have already elected to exercise their redemption rights, such selling shareholder would be required to revoke their prior elections to redeem their public shares. Any public shares purchased by the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders or any of their respective affiliates would not be voted in favor of the Condition Precedent Proposals, and redemptions rights (if any) over such purchased securities would be waived by the aforementioned persons. Any such purchased securities would also have a purchase price no higher than the redemption price.
In addition, PCSC will file a Current Report on Form 8-K and will (i) amend this proxy statement/prospectus, if such arrangements are entered into prior to effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, or (ii) file a supplement to this proxy statement/prospectus, if such arrangements are entered into after effectiveness of such registration statement, to disclose any arrangements entered into or significant purchases made by any of the aforementioned persons that would affect the vote on the Condition Precedent Proposals or the satisfaction of any closing conditions. Any such disclosures will include descriptions of any arrangements entered into or significant purchases by any of the aforementioned persons, and will describe the material costs of such arrangements to PCSC and Freenome, as well as their potential impact to New Freenome after giving effect to the Business Combination as well as: (i) the number of public shares purchased outside of the redemption offer, along with the purchase price(s) for such public shares; (ii) the purpose of any such purchases; (iii) the impact, if any, of the purchases on the likelihood that the Condition Precedent Proposals will be approved; (iv) the identities of the equity holders who sold to the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders or their respective affiliates (if not purchased on the open market) or the nature of the equity holders (e.g., 5% security holders) who sold such public shares; and (v) the number of public shares for which PCSC has received redemption requests pursuant to its redemption offer. None of the funds in the trust account will be used to purchase public shares in such transactions. None of the Sponsor, or other initial shareholders, or any of their respective affiliates will make any such purchases when they are in possession of any material non-public information not disclosed to the seller of such public shares or during a restricted period under Regulation M under the Exchange Act. PCSC hereby represents that any public shares purchased by the Sponsor or other initial shareholders or their affiliates in situations in which the tender offer rules restrictions on purchases would apply would not be voted in favor of approving the Condition Precedent Proposals.
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BUSINESS COMBINATION PROPOSAL
Overview
We are asking our shareholders to adopt and approve the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (including the Mergers). PCSC shareholders should read carefully this proxy statement/prospectus in its entirety for more detailed information concerning the Business Combination Agreement, which is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus, and the transactions contemplated thereby. Please see “—The Business Combination Agreement” below for additional information and a summary of certain terms of the Business Combination Agreement. You are urged to read carefully the Business Combination Agreement in its entirety before voting on this proposal.
Because we are holding a shareholder vote on the Business Combination, we may consummate the Business Combination only if it is approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued ordinary shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter.
The Business Combination Agreement
This subsection of the proxy statement/prospectus describes the material provisions of the Business Combination Agreement, but does not purport to describe all of the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. The following summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Business Combination Agreement, which is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus. You are urged to read the Business Combination Agreement in its entirety because it is the primary legal document that governs the Business Combination.
The Business Combination Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants that the respective parties made to each other as of the date of the Business Combination Agreement or other specific dates. The assertions embodied in those representations, warranties and covenants were made for purposes of the contract among the respective parties and are subject to important qualifications and limitations agreed to by the parties in connection with negotiating the Business Combination Agreement. The representations, warranties and covenants in the Business Combination Agreement are also modified in part by the underlying disclosure schedules (the “disclosure schedules”), which are not filed publicly and which are subject to a contractual standard of materiality different from that generally applicable to shareholders and were used for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties rather than establishing matters as facts. We do not believe that the disclosure schedules contain information that is material to an investment decision. Additionally, the representations and warranties of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement may or may not have been accurate as of any specific date and do not purport to be accurate as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus. Accordingly, no person should rely on the representations and warranties in the Business Combination Agreement or the summaries thereof in this proxy statement/prospectus as characterizations of the actual state of facts about PCSC, Sponsor, Freenome or any other matter.
On December 5, 2025, PCSC, Merger Sub I, Merger Sub II, and Freenome entered into the Business Combination Agreement, which provides for, among other things, the following transactions:
(a)
at least one business day prior to the Closing Date, PCSC will effect the Domestication by de-registering from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the DGCL and Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands, upon which PCSC will change its name to “Freenome, Inc.”;
(b)
the parties to the Business Combination Agreement will effect the First Merger by executing and filing a certificate of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, pursuant to which Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the merger and, after giving effect to the First Merger, Freenome will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC. In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, at the Effective Time, (i) the Freenome Common Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including such shares issued upon the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, but excluding Freenome Common Shares held in treasury or by Freenome stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such Freenome Common Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL) will be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to the Exchange Ratio, which is based on an implied Freenome base equity value of $725,000,000 and subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the Business Combination Agreement; (ii) each Freenome Option, being an option to purchase Freenome Common Shares,
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whether vested or unvested, will cease to represent the right to purchase Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover Option, being an option to purchase New Freenome Common Stock under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, in an amount equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Freenome Common Shares subject to such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, and generally subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (iii) each Freenome RSU Award, being a restricted stock unit award that is outstanding with respect to Freenome Common Shares, whether vested or unvested, will cease to have any rights in respect of the Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover RSU Award, being a restricted stock unit award under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan that settles in a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as to be set forth on an allocation schedule, that will generally be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time; and
(c)
as soon as practicable following the Effective Time, but no later than one business day following the Effective Time, subject to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, the parties to the Business Combination Agreement will effect the Second Merger by executing and filing a certificate of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, pursuant to which Freenome, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, will merge with and into Merger Sub II, with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company in the Second Merger.
In connection with the foregoing and substantially concurrent with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, PCSC entered into Subscription Agreements with each of the PIPE Investors, pursuant to which the PIPE Investors have agreed to subscribe for and purchase, and PCSC has agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors, an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock at a price of $10.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $240,000,000, which we refer to as the “PIPE Financing.” Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the Perceptive PIPE Investor subscribed for 5,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock at a price of $10.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $55,000,000. PCSC will grant the PIPE Investors certain registration rights in connection with the PIPE Financing. The PIPE Financing is contingent upon, among other things, the substantially concurrent Closing of the Business Combination.
In connection with the Business Combination, certain related agreements have been, or will be entered into on or prior to the closing of the Business Combination, including the Transaction Support Agreements, the Sponsor Letter Agreement, the Lock-Up Agreement and the Investor Rights Agreement (each as defined in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus). See “—Related Agreements” for more information.
Effect of the Domestication on Existing PCSC Equity in the Business Combination
The Domestication will result in, among other things, the following, each of which will occur at least one business day prior to the Closing Date:
the holders of each issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Share will elect to convert their PCSC Class B Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into one PCSC Class A Share;
after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions,
each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share will convert automatically by operation of law, on a one-for-one basis, into one share of New Freenome Common Stock; and
the governing documents of PCSC will become the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws as described in this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex H and Annex I, respectively, to this proxy statement/prospectus and PCSC’s name will change to “Freenome, Inc.”; provided, that the form of the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws will be appropriately adjusted to give effect to any amendments contemplated by the form of certificate of incorporation or the bylaws that are not adopted and approved by PCSC shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting, other than the amendments to the PCSC governing documents that are contemplated by the Governing Documents Proposals, approval of which is a condition to the closing of the Business Combination.
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Consideration to Freenome Equityholders in the Business Combination
In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, at the Effective Time, (i) each Freenome Common Share issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including such shares issued upon the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, but excluding Freenome Common Shares held in treasury or by Freenome stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such Freenome Common Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL) will be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to the Exchange Ratio; (ii) each Freenome Option, whether vested or unvested, will cease to represent the right to purchase Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover Option to purchase a number of shares equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Freenome Common Shares subject to such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, and generally subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (iii) each Freenome RSU Award, whether vested or unvested, will cease to have any rights in respect of the Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a Rollover RSU Award that settles in a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as to be set forth on an allocation schedule, that will generally be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time.
Use of Aggregate Transaction Proceeds
The Aggregate Transaction Proceeds will be used for the general corporate purposes of New Freenome after the Business Combination.
Closing and Effective Time of the Business Combination
The Closing is required to take place electronically by exchange of the closing deliverables as promptly as reasonably practicable, but in no event later than the fifth business day, following the satisfaction (or, to the extent permitted by applicable law, waiver) of the conditions described below under the section entitled “—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination,” (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Closing, but subject to satisfaction or waiver of such conditions) or at such other place, date and/or time as PCSC and Freenome may agree in writing.
Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination
Conditions to Each Party’s Obligations
The respective obligations of each party to the Business Combination Agreement to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination are subject to the satisfaction or, if permitted by applicable law, written waiver by the party whose benefit such condition exists of the following conditions:
the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act relating to the Business Combination having been expired or been terminated, and any agreement between a party with any governmental entity not to consummate transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement having expired or been terminated or obtained (or deemed, by applicable law, to have been obtained);
no order or law or other legal restraint or prohibition issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental entity enjoining, prohibiting or preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by Business Combination being in effect;
this registration statement/proxy statement on Form S-4 becoming effective in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act, no stop order being issued by the SEC and remaining in effect with respect to this registration statement/proxy statement on Form S-4, and no proceeding seeking such a stop order having been threatened or initiated by the SEC and remaining pending;
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obtaining the written consent of the Freenome stockholders adopting and approving the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (including the Mergers and the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time) duly executed by the requisite number of stockholders of Freenome in accordance with the DGCL, Freenome’s governing documents and Freenome’s stockholder agreements;
the approval of each Condition Precedent Proposal by the affirmative vote of the holders of the requisite number of PCSC Shares being obtained in accordance with PCSC’s governing documents and applicable law;
the approval for listing of the New Freenome Common Stock (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the First Merger) on Nasdaq; and
after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (including the PIPE Financing and any PCSC shareholder redemptions), PCSC having at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) immediately after the Effective Time.
Other Conditions to the Obligations of the PCSC Parties
The obligations of the PCSC Parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or, if permitted by applicable law, waiver by PCSC (on behalf of itself and the other PCSC Parties) of the following further conditions:
the representations and warranties of Freenome regarding organization and qualification of Freenome and its subsidiaries, certain representations and warranties regarding the capitalization, and amounts payable upon a change in control, of Freenome and the representations and warranties of Freenome regarding the authority of Freenome to, among other things, consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, and brokers fees being true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation of “materiality” or “Company Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth in the Business Combination Agreement) in all material respects as of the Closing Date as if made at and as of such date (or, if given as of an earlier date, as of such earlier date);
certain other representations and warranties regarding the capitalization of Freenome being true and correct in all respects (except for de minimis inaccuracies) as of the Closing Date (or, if given as of an earlier date, as of such earlier date);
the representation and warranty of Freenome regarding there having been no Company Material Adverse Effect (as such term is defined in the Business Combination Agreement) during the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 5, 2025 being true and correct in all respects;
all other representations and warranties of Freenome being true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Company Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth in the Business Combination Agreement) in all respects as of the Closing Date (or, if given as of an earlier date, as of such earlier date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be true and correct, taken as a whole, does not cause a Company Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement);
Freenome having performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants and agreements required to be performed or complied with by it under the Business Combination Agreement at or prior to the Closing;
since December 5, 2025, no Company Material Adverse Effect having occurred that is continuing;
PCSC having received a certificate executed by an authorized officer of Freenome confirming that the conditions set forth in the first six bullet points in this section have been satisfied;
PCSC having received the executed Investor Rights Agreement duly executed by Freenome; and
PCSC having received Transaction Support Agreements duly executed by Freenome stockholders holding, as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, at least a majority of the outstanding Freenome Preferred Shares, whose vote or prior written consent is required for the conversion of shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares pursuant to Freenome’s governing documents, and a majority of Freenome Series C preferred stock, Series D preferred stock, Series E preferred stock, and Series F preferred stock, including certain key supporting stockholders of Freenome.
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Other Conditions to the Obligations of Freenome
The obligations of Freenome to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or, if permitted by applicable law, waiver by Freenome of the following further conditions:
the representations and warranties regarding organization and qualification of the PCSC Parties, the authority of PCSC to, among other things, consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, certain representations and warranties regarding the capitalization of the PCSC Parties, and brokers fees being true and correct, in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (or, if given as of an earlier date, as of such earlier date);
certain other representations and warranties regarding the capitalization of PCSC being true and correct in all respects, (except for de minimis inaccuracies) as of the Closing Date (or, if given as of an earlier date, as of such earlier date);
all other representations and warranties of the PCSC Parties being true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation of “materiality” or “PCSC Material Adverse Effect” (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) or any similar limitation set forth in the Business Combination Agreement) in all respects as of the Closing Date, except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be true and correct, taken as a whole, does not cause a PCSC Material Adverse Effect;
the PCSC Parties having performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants and agreements required to be performed or complied with by them under the Business Combination Agreement at or prior to the Closing;
since December 5, 2025, no PCSC Material Adverse Effect having occurred that is continuing;
the New Freenome Board consisting of the number of directors, and comprising the individuals, determined pursuant to Section 5.17(a)(i) and (ii) of the Business Combination Agreement;
the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds being equal to or greater than $250,000,000;
the Domestication having been consummated at least one business day prior to the Closing Date;
Freenome having received a certificate executed by an authorized officer of PCSC confirming that the conditions set forth in the first five bullet points of this section have been satisfied; and
Freenome having received the Investor Rights Agreements duly executed by PCSC and the Perceptive Shareholders.
Representations and Warranties
Under the Business Combination Agreement, Freenome made customary representations and warranties to the PCSC Parties relating to, among other things: organization and qualification; capitalization; authorization; financial statements, absence of undisclosed liabilities, consents and approvals; permits; material contracts; absence of certain changes; litigation; compliance with law; employee plans; environmental matters; intellectual property; labor matters; insurance; tax matters; brokers; real and personal property; transactions with affiliates; data privacy and security; compliance with international trade and anti-corruption laws; information supplied; and regulatory compliance and investigation.
Under the Business Combination Agreement, the PCSC Parties made customary representations and warranties to Freenome relating to, among other things: organization and qualification; authorization; consent and approvals; brokers; information supplied; capitalization; SEC filings; the trust account; transactions with affiliates; litigation; compliance with law; business activities; internal controls and financial statements; absence of undisclosed liabilities; tax matters; investigation; and compliance with international trade and anti-corruption laws; information supplied; the fairness opinion received by the PCSC Special Committee; and regulatory compliance and investigation.
Material Adverse Effect
Under the Business Combination Agreement, certain representations and warranties of Freenome and the PCSC Parties are qualified in whole or in part by materiality thresholds. In addition, certain representations and warranties of Freenome and PCSC are qualified in whole or in part by a material adverse effect standard for purposes of determining whether a breach of such representations and warranties has occurred.
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Company Material Adverse Effect
Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, a “Company Material Adverse Effect” means any change, event, effect or occurrence that, individually or in the aggregate with any other change, event, effect or occurrence, has had or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (a) the business, results of operations or financial condition of Freenome and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (b) the ability of Freenome to consummate the Mergers in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement; provided, however, that, in the case of clause (a), none of the following shall be taken into account in determining whether a Company Material Adverse Effect has occurred or is reasonably likely to occur: any adverse change, event, effect or occurrence arising after the date of the Business Combination Agreement from or related to (i) general business or economic conditions in or affecting the U.S., or changes therein, or the global economy generally, (ii) any national or international political or social conditions in the U.S. or any other country, including the engagement by the U.S. or any other country in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or the occurrence in any place of any military or terrorist attack, sabotage or cyberterrorism, (iii) changes in conditions of the financial, banking, capital or securities markets generally in the U.S. or any other country or region in the world, or changes therein, including changes in interest rates in the U.S. or any other country and changes in exchange rates for the currencies of any countries, (iv) changes in any applicable Laws or the interpretation or enforcement thereof by any governmental entity, (v) any change, event, effect or occurrence that is generally applicable to the industries or markets in which any Group Company operates, (vi) the execution or public announcement of the Business Combination Agreement or the pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, including the impact thereof on the relationships, contractual or otherwise, of Freenome or any of its subsidiaries with employees, customers, investors, contractors, lenders, suppliers, vendors, partners, licensors, licensees, payers or other third parties related thereto (provided that the exception in this clause (vi) shall not apply to the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.5(b) of the Business Combination Agreement to the extent that its purpose is to address the consequences resulting from the public announcement or pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or the condition set forth in Section 6.2(a) of the Business Combination Agreement to the extent it relates to such representations and warranties), (vii) any failure by Freenome or any of its subsidiaries to meet, or changes to, any internal or published budgets, projections, forecasts, estimates or predictions (although the underlying facts and circumstances resulting in such failure may be taken into account to the extent not otherwise excluded from this definition pursuant to clauses (i) through (vi) or (viii)), or (viii) any hurricane, tornado, flood, earthquake, tsunami, natural disaster, mudslides, wild fires, epidemics, pandemics or quarantines, acts of God or other natural disasters or comparable events in the U.S. or any other country or region in the world, or any escalation of the foregoing, (ix) any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any Group Companies as the written request or with the written consent of PCSC, (x) any changes in GAAP or other applicable accounting standards or the interpretation thereof, (xi) any loss of employees, customers, suppliers, distributors, licensors, licensees or other business partners to the extent resulting from the public announcement or pendency of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, or (xii) any litigation arising from or relating to the Business Combination Agreement or the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement; provided, however, that any change, event, effect or occurrence resulting from a matter described in any of the foregoing clauses (i) through (v), (viii) or (x) may be taken into account in determining whether a Freenome Material Adverse Effect has occurred or is reasonably likely to occur to the extent such change, event, effect or occurrence has had or would reasonably be expected to have a disproportionate adverse effect on Freenome or any of its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, relative to other participants operating in the industries or markets in which Freenome or any of its subsidiaries operate.
PCSC Material Adverse Effect
Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, a “PCSC Material Adverse Effect” means any change, event, effect or occurrence that, individually or in the aggregate with any other change, event, effect or occurrence, has had or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of the PCSC Parties to consummate the Mergers in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement; provided, however, that, in the case of clause (a), none of the following shall be taken into account in determining whether a PCSC Material Adverse Effect has occurred or is reasonably likely to occur: any adverse change, event, effect or occurrence arising after the date of the Business Combination Agreement from or related to (i) general business or economic conditions in or affecting the U.S., or changes therein, or the global economy generally, (ii) any national or international political or social conditions in the U.S. or any other country, including the engagement by the U.S. or any other country in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or the occurrence in any place of any military or terrorist attack, sabotage or cyberterrorism, (iii) changes in conditions of the financial, banking, capital or securities markets
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generally in the U.S. or any other country or region in the world, or changes therein, including changes in interest rates in the U.S. or any other country and changes in exchange rates for the currencies of any countries, (iv) changes in any applicable laws, (v) any change, event, effect or occurrence that is generally applicable to the industries or markets in which the PCSC Parties operates, (vi) the execution or public announcement of the Business Combination Agreement or the pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, including the impact thereof on the relationships, contractual or otherwise, of the PCSC Parties with investors, contractors, lenders, suppliers, vendors, partners, licensors, licensees, payers or other third parties related thereto (provided that the exception in this clause (vi) shall not apply to the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.3(b) of the Business Combination Agreement to the extent that its purpose is to address the consequences resulting from the public announcement or pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or the condition set forth in Section 6.3(a) of the Business Combination Agreement to the extent it relates to such representations and warranties), (vii) any PCSC shareholder redemption, in and of itself, and (viii) any change, event, effect or occurrence that is generally applicable to special purpose acquisition companies, except to the extent that any such change, event, effect or occurrence has or would reasonably be expected to have a disproportionate adverse effect on PCSC, relative to other similarly situated special purpose acquisition companies operating in the industries in which the PCSC Parties operate.
Covenants of the Parties
Covenants of Freenome
Freenome made certain covenants under the Business Combination Agreement, including, among others, the following:
Freenome’s Interim Operating Covenants
Subject to certain exceptions or as consented to in writing by PCSC (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed (provided, that PCSC will be deemed to have consented in writing if it provides no acknowledgement of receipt within five business days after Freenome has made a request for such consent in writing)), prior to the Closing, Freenome will and will cause its subsidiaries to, operate the business of Freenome and its subsidiaries in the ordinary course in all material respects and use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain and preserve intact in all material respects the business organization, assets, properties and material business relations of Freenome and its subsidiaries.
Subject to certain exceptions, prior to the Closing, Freenome will and will cause its subsidiaries to, not do any of the following without PCSC’s consent (such consent not to be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed):
declare, set aside, make or pay any dividends or distribution or payment in respect of, or repurchase or redeem any outstanding, any equity securities of Freenome or any subsidiary;
merge, consolidate, combine or amalgamate with any person or purchase or otherwise acquire any business entity or organization or division thereof;
adopt any amendments, supplements, restatements or modifications to any governing documents of Freenome or its subsidiaries or the Freenome Stockholder Agreements;
sell, assign, abandon, lease, exclusively license or otherwise dispose of any material assets or properties of Freenome or its subsidiaries, other than inventory or obsolete equipment in the ordinary course of business;
subject any material assets or properties of Freenome or its subsidiaries to any lien;
dispose or subject to a lien any equity interests of Freenome or its subsidiaries or issue any options or other rights obligating Freenome or any of its subsidiaries to issue any equity interests;
incur, create or assume any indebtedness other than ordinary course trade payables, or guarantee any liability of any person or entity;
make any loans, advances or capital contributions to, or guarantees for the benefit of, or any investments in, any person;
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adopt or amend in any material respect, enter into or terminate any material benefit plan or materially increase the compensation or benefits payable to any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual, independent contractor or service provider or take any action to accelerate any payment or benefit payable to any such person;
waive or release any noncompetition, non-solicitation, no-hire, nondisclosure or other restrictive covenant obligation of any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service provider;
make, change or revoke any material tax election, enter into any material tax closing agreement, settle any material tax claim or assessment, or consent to any extension or waiver of the limitation period applicable to or relating to any material tax claim or assessment, other than any such extension or waiver obtained in the ordinary course of business;
enter into any settlement the performance of which would involve payment in excess of a certain threshold or that impose any material non-monetary obligations on Freenome or any of its subsidiaries;
authorize, recommend, propose or announce an intention to adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, restructuring, recapitalization, reorganization or similar transaction;
change the methods of accounting of Freenome or any of its subsidiaries, in any material respect, other changes that are made in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards;
enter into any contract providing for the payment of any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or any ancillary document;
make any change of control payment or payment with respect to a related party transaction that is not disclosed on the Freenome disclosure schedules; and
amend, modify or terminate any material contract outside the ordinary course of business or waive any material benefit or right under any such material contract or enter into any contract that would constitute a material contract had it been effective prior to the date of the Business Combination Agreement.
Freenome Stockholder Approvals
As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within two (2) business days) following the time at which this registration statement/proxy statement on Form S-4, is declared effective under the Securities Act, Freenome is required to obtain and deliver to PCSC a true and correct copy of the adoption and approval of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein by the Freenome stockholders acting by written consent in lieu of a meeting approving the Business Combination Agreement, the ancillary documents and the transactions contemplated thereby (including the Mergers and the conversion of Freenome’s preferred shares into common shares), duly executed by the Freenome stockholders required to approve and adopt such matters (the “Freenome Stockholder Written Consent”). Freenome, through the unanimous approval of Freenome Board, including the approval of the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee, will recommend to the Freenome stockholders, the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement, the ancillary documents and the transactions contemplated thereby (including the Mergers and the conversion of Freenome’s preferred shares into common shares).
Promptly following the receipt of the Freenome Stockholder Written Consent, and in any event within five business days thereof, Freenome shall prepare and deliver to each Freenome Stockholder who has not executed and delivered the Freenome Stockholder Written consent an information statement, in form and substance required under the DGCL in connection with the Mergers and otherwise reasonably satisfactory to PCSC. Prior to the Effective Time, Freenome will use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a written consent from each of its stockholders who have not previously delivered the Freenome Stockholder Written Consent in respect of such stockholder’s approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement, the ancillary documents and the transactions contemplated thereby.
As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event prior to the earlier of (a) the time at which Freenome delivers the Allocation Schedule to PCSC or (b) the time at which Freenome is required to deliver to the Allocation Schedule to PCSC), Freenome will either (i) obtain and deliver to PCSC a true and correct copy of a written consent approving the Allocation Schedule, duly executed by the Freenome Stockholders required to approve such matters or
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(ii) amend or otherwise modify the governing documents of Freenome and each other contract to which Freenome is a party or bound, solely to the extent necessary for the Allocation Schedule to comply with the requirements set forth in the Business Combination Agreement.
Freenome D&O Indemnification and Tail Policy
Each party has agreed that (i) all rights to indemnification or exculpation existing in favor of the directors and officers of Freenome and its subsidiaries, as provided in their governing documents or otherwise in effect as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, in either case, solely with respect to any matters occurring on or prior to the Effective Time, will survive the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and continue in full force and effect from and after the Effective Time for a period of six years and (ii) PCSC will cause the Freenome and its subsidiaries to perform and discharge all obligations to provide such indemnity and exculpation during such six (6)-year period. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, during such six-year period, PCSC will cause Freenome and its subsidiaries to advance expenses in connection with such indemnification as provided in their governing documents or other applicable agreements in effect as of immediately prior to the Effective Time. Prior to the Closing, Freenome will purchase a “tail” policy providing liability insurance coverage for Freenome directors and officers with respect to matters occurring on or prior to the Effective Time.
Investor Rights Agreements
Freenome has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Investor Rights Agreement to be duly executed by the Freenome stockholders that are parties thereto.
Warrant Cancellation Agreements
Freenome has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver to PCSC warrant cancellation agreements, in a form mutually agreed by the Company and PCSC, executed by each holder of Freenome Warrant Agreements.
Covenants of PCSC
PCSC made certain covenants under the Business Combination Agreement, including, among others, the following:
Subject to certain exceptions (including the ability of any PCSC Party to use (i) funds held by PCSC outside the Trust Account to pay any PCSC expenses or liabilities to distribute or pay over any funds held by PCSC outside the Trust Account to the Sponsor or any of its affiliates, in each case, prior to the Closing and (ii) extending one or more times, in accordance with PCSC’s governing documents, the deadline by which PCSC must complete its business combination) or as consented to in writing by Freenome (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, it being agreed that Freenome will be deemed to have consented in writing if it provides no acknowledgment of receipt within five business days after PCSC has made a request for such consent in writing and that the authorized representatives of Freenome prior to the Closing), PCSC will, and will cause its subsidiaries to, not do any of the following:
adopt any amendments, supplements, restatements or modifications to the PCSC trust agreement, warrant agreement or the governing documents of PCSC or any of its subsidiaries;
declare, set aside, make or pay any dividends or distribution or payment in respect of, or repurchase any outstanding, any equity securities of PCSC or any of its subsidiaries;
split, combine or reclassify any of its capital stock or other equity securities or issue any other security in respect of, in lieu of or in substitution for shares of its capital stock;
incur, create or assume any indebtedness or other liability;
make any loans or advances to, or capital contributions in, any other person, other than to, or in, PCSC or any of its subsidiaries;
issue any equity securities or grant any additional options, warrants or stock appreciation rights with respect to equity securities of PCSC or any of its subsidiaries;
enter into, renew, modify or revise any PCSC related party transaction;
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engage in any activities or business, other than activities or business (i) in connection with or incident or related to such person’s organization, incorporation or formation, or continuing corporate (or similar) existence, (ii) contemplated by, or incident or related to, the Business Combination Agreement, any ancillary document thereto, the performance of covenants or agreements thereunder or the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby or (iii) those that are administrative or ministerial, in each case, which are immaterial in nature;
make, change or revoke any material tax election enter into any material tax closing agreement, settle any material tax claim or assessment, or consent to any extension or waiver of the limitation period applicable to or relating to any material tax claim or assessment, other than any such extension or waiver obtained in the ordinary course of business;
authorize, recommend, propose or announce an intention to adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation or dissolution; and
enter into any contract providing for the payment of any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
PCSC Shareholder Approval
As promptly as reasonably practicable following the effectiveness of this registration statement/proxy statement on Form S-4, PCSC will duly give notice of and use its reasonable best efforts to duly convene and hold the extraordinary general meeting to approve the Condition Precedent Proposals.
Nasdaq Listing
PCSC has agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to cause: (i) PCSC’s initial listing application with Nasdaq to have been approved; (ii) PCSC to satisfy all applicable initial and continuing listing requirements of Nasdaq; and (iii) the New Freenome Common Stock issuable in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement, including the Domestication and the Mergers, to be approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject to notice of official issuance, in each case, as promptly as reasonably practicable and in any event prior to the Effective Time.
Trust Account
At the Closing, PCSC will (i) cause the documents, certificates and notices required to be delivered to the trustee pursuant to the Trust Agreement to be so delivered, and (ii) make all appropriate arrangements to cause the trustee to (A) pay as and when due all amounts, if any, payable pursuant to the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, (B) pay the amounts due to the underwriters of PCSC’s initial public offering for their deferred underwriting commissions and (C) immediately thereafter, pay all remaining amounts then available in the trust account to PCSC in accordance with the Trust Agreement. Thereafter, the trust account shall terminate, except as otherwise provided therein.
New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan / New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan
On December 4, 2025, the PCSC Board adopted, subject to approval by PCSC’s shareholders, the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, with any changes or modifications thereto as Freenome and PCSC may mutually agree (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either Freenome or PCSC, as applicable), and PCSC will reserve for grant thereunder a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to the lesser of (i) 12% of the fully diluted shares of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding immediately following the Closing and (ii) 15,425,369 shares of New Freenome Common Stock. See the section entitled “Equity Incentive Plan Proposal” for additional information.
On December 4, 2025, the PCSC Board adopted, subject to approval by PCSC’s shareholders, the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with any changes or modifications thereto as Freenome and PCSC may mutually agree (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either Freenome or PCSC, as applicable), and PCSC will reserve for grant thereunder a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock equal to the lesser of (i) 2% of the fully diluted shares of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding immediately following the Closing and (ii) 2,570,895 shares of New Freenome Common Stock. For additional information, see “Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal” for additional information.
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Mutual Covenants of the Parties
The parties made certain covenants under the Business Combination Agreement, including, among others, with respect to the following:
using reasonable best efforts to consummate the Business Combination, including using reasonable best efforts to obtain the PIPE Financing on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Subscription Agreements and to obtain, file with or deliver to, as applicable, any consents of any governmental entities or other persons necessary, proper or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or the ancillary documents;
notifying the other party in writing promptly after learning of any transaction litigation relating to the Business Combination Agreement, any ancillary document or any matters relating thereto and reasonably cooperate with one another in connection therewith;
keeping certain information confidential in accordance with the existing non-disclosure agreement between the parties;
providing each other with reasonable access to their respective directors, officers, books and records and properties;
making relevant public announcements;
using (and causing their respective affiliates to use) reasonable best efforts to cause the Domestication to qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code and for the Merger to qualify as an integrated transaction treated as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code;
cooperating (and causing their respective affiliates to cooperate) fully in connection with certain tax matters and filings; and
the preparation of this registration statement/proxy statement on Form S-4, including Freenome’s obligations to provide the required financial information or statements and customary pro forma financial statements for inclusion herein and in any other filings to be made by PCSC with the SEC in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or any ancillary documents.
Exclusive Dealing
Prior to the earlier of the Closing or termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms, neither Freenome and its subsidiaries nor any of the PCSC Parties will, and each will cause their respective representatives not to: (i) solicit, initiate, induce, encourage, facilitate, discuss or negotiate, directly or indirectly, any inquiry, proposal or offer that constitutes, or that could reasonably be expected to lead to an alternative acquisition proposal; (ii) furnish or disclose any non-public information to any person in connection with, or that could reasonably be expected to lead to, to an alternative acquisition proposal; (iii) enter into any contract or other arrangement or understanding regarding to an alternative acquisition proposal; (iv) prepare or take any steps in connection with a public offering of any equity securities of such party or its subsidiaries; or (v) otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist or participate in, or knowingly facilitate or encourage any effort or attempt by any person to do or seek to do any of the foregoing.
New Freenome Board of Directors
Following the Closing, it is expected that the current management of Freenome will become the management of New Freenome, and the New Freenome Board will initially consist of nine (9) directors, which will be divided into three classes (Class I, II and III) with Classes I, II and III each consisting of three directors. Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the New Freenome Board will initially consist of (i) [] ([•]) individuals designated by Freenome [(all of whom are existing members of Freenome’s board of directors)], (ii) additional director positions to be filled following the Effective Time in accordance with the Proposed Governing Documents of New Freenome, and (iii) [], who has been mutually agreed by Freenome and PCSC.
Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants
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their terms contemplate performance after the Effective Time, and the representations and warranties of Freenome and PCSC regarding investigation and exclusivity of representations and warranties and the fairness opinion received by the Special Committee.
Termination
The Business Combination Agreement may be terminated under certain customary and limited circumstances at any time prior to the Closing, including, among others, the following:
by the mutual written consent of PCSC and Freenome;
by PCSC, subject to certain exceptions, if any of the representations or warranties made by Freenome are not true and correct or if Freenome fails to perform or has otherwise breached any of its covenants or agreements under the Business Combination Agreement (including an obligation to consummate the Closing) such that the relevant conditions to the obligations of PCSC, as described in the section entitled “—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination” above could not be satisfied (assuming the Closing occurred as of such date) and the breach (or breaches) of such representations or warranties or failure (or failures) to perform such covenants or agreements is (or are) not cured or cannot be cured within the earlier of (i) thirty (30) days after written notice thereof, and (ii) September 5, 2026;
by Freenome, subject to certain exceptions, if any of the representations or warranties made by the PCSC Parties are not true and correct or if any PCSC Party fails to perform any of its covenants or agreements under the Business Combination Agreement (including an obligation to consummate the Closing) such that the relevant conditions to the obligations of Freenome, as described in the section entitled “—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination” above could not be satisfied (assuming the Closing occurred as of such date) and the breach (or breaches) of such representations or warranties or failure (or failures) to perform such covenants or agreements is (or are) not cured or cannot be cured within the earlier of (i) thirty (30) days after written notice thereof, and (ii) September 5, 2026;
by either PCSC or Freenome,
if the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are not consummated on or prior to September 5, 2026, unless the breach of any covenants or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement or any ancillary documents to the Business Combination Agreement to which the party seeking to terminate is a party by the party seeking to terminate proximately caused the failure to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement on or before September 5, 2026;
if any governmental entity has issued an order or taken any other action permanently enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (including the Domestication and the Mergers) and such order or other action has become final and nonappealable;
if the requisite approvals by the PCSC shareholders of the Condition Precedent Proposals are not obtained at the extraordinary general meeting (including any adjournment thereof); and
by PCSC, if Freenome has not delivered, or caused to be delivered to PCSC, the Freenome Stockholder Written Consent or the Transaction Support Agreements as and when required under the Business Combination Agreement.
If the Business Combination Agreement is validly terminated, none of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement will have any liability or any further obligation under the Business Combination Agreement other than in the case of a willful breach of any covenant or agreement under the Business Combination Agreement or fraud.
Fees and Expenses
Except as specified in the Business Combination Agreement, the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Business Combination Agreement and the ancillary documents thereto, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, will be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses.
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Governing Law
The Business Combination Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the law of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware (except that the laws of the Cayman Islands also applies to the Domestication).
Amendments
The Business Combination Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement executed and delivered by (i) PCSC and Freenome prior to the Closing and (ii) New Freenome and the Sponsor after the Closing.
Ownership of New Freenome
As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, of which 8,911,250 are PCSC Class A Shares and 2,156,250 are PCSC Class B Shares. Therefore, as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus (without giving effect to the Business Combination and assuming that none of PCSC’s outstanding PCSC Class A Shares are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination), PCSC’s fully-diluted share capital would be 11,067,500 PCSC Shares.
For additional details, please refer to the section of this proxy statement/prospectus captioned “Beneficial Ownership of Securities” beginning on page 281 for a table that illustrates the expected beneficial ownership of shares of New Freenome Common Stock post-Business Combination (i) assuming that no public shareholders will have redeemed their public shares; (ii) assuming that 2,156,250 public shares will have been redeemed under the 25% Redemptions Scenario; (iii) assuming that 4,312,500 public shares will have been redeemed under the 50% Redemptions Scenario; and (iv) assuming that 6,568,122 public shares will have been redeemed under the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
Related Agreements
PIPE Financing
In connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, on December 5, 2025, PCSC entered into Subscription Agreements with the PIPE Investors. Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the PIPE Investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase, and PCSC agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors, on the Closing Date immediately following the Closing, an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock for a purchase price of $10.00 per share, and aggregate gross proceeds of $240.0 million (the “PIPE Financing”).
The obligations of each party to consummate the PIPE Financing are conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the New Freenome Common Stock (including the New Freenome Common Stock issuable to the PIPE Investors pursuant to the Subscription Agreements) having been approved for listing on Nasdaq; (ii) satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the closing of the transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement; and (iii) the absence of specified adverse judgements, orders, laws, rules or regulations enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement.
The obligations of PCSC to consummate the PIPE Financing are further subject to additional conditions, including, among other things: (i) material truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties of the PIPE Investors, subject to customary bringdown standards; and (ii) material compliance by the PIPE Investors with their covenants, agreements and conditions under the Subscription Agreement.
The obligations of the PIPE Investors to consummate the PIPE Financing are further subject to additional conditions, including, among other things: (i) the Business Combination Agreement shall not have been amended, modified, or supplemented, and no condition waived thereunder, in a manner that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that a PIPE Investor (in its capacity as such) would reasonably expect to receive under the Subscription Agreement; (ii) the material truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties of PCSC in the Subscription Agreement, subject to customary bringdown standards; (iii) no subscription agreement, or other agreements or understandings (including side letters) entered into in connection with the sale of New Freenome Common Stock under the Subscription Agreements, with any other PIPE Investors shall have been amended, modified, or waived in any manner that benefits such other PIPE Investor unless all PIPE Investors have been offered substantially the same benefits (other than terms particular to the legal or regulatory requirements of such other
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PIPE Investor or its affiliates or related persons); (iv) all specified consents, waivers or other authorizations and notices, required to be made in connection with the issuance and sale of New Freenome Common Stock under the Subscription Agreements shall have been obtained or made, except where failure to so obtain would not prevent PCSC from consummating the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements; (v) material compliance by PCSC with their covenants, agreements and conditions under the Subscription Agreement; (vi) there has not occurred any material adverse effect or parent material adverse effect since the date of the Subscription Agreement that is continuing.
The Subscription Agreements provide that New Freenome will grant the investors in the PIPE Financing certain customary registration rights.
The foregoing description of the Subscription Agreements and the PIPE Financing is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Subscription Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Annex C to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Investor Rights Agreement
In connection with the Closing, PCSC, Sponsor, and certain stockholders of Freenome will enter into the Investor Rights Agreement. Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, among other things, PCSC will agree that, within 30 calendar days following the Closing Date, New Freenome will file with the SEC (at New Freenome’s sole cost and expense) a registration statement registering the resale of certain shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by or issuable to the parties thereto (the “Resale Registration Statement”), and New Freenome will use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the Resale Registration Statement declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable after the filing thereof. Such holders will be entitled to customary piggyback registration rights and demand registration rights, including underwritten demands.
The Investor Rights Agreement amends and restates the registration rights agreement that was entered into by PCSC and the initial shareholders in connection with PCSC’s initial public offering. The Investor Rights Agreement will terminate on the earlier of (a) the five (5) year anniversary of the date of the Investor Rights Agreement or (b) with respect to any holder party thereto, on the date that such holder no longer holds any Registrable Securities (as defined therein).
The foregoing description of the Investor Rights Agreements is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Investor Rights Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Annex E to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Lock-up Agreements
In connection with the Closing, the Sponsor and certain former Freenome stockholders will enter into a lock-up agreement (the “Lock-Up Agreement”) with PCSC.
Pursuant to the Lock-Up Agreement, the Sponsor and certain Freenome stockholders will agree not to transfer (except for certain permitted transfers) any shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by such holder after the Domestication until six (6) months after the Closing Date.
The foregoing description of the Lock-Up Agreements is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Lock-Up Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Annex F to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Written Consents and Transaction Support Agreements
As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within two (2) business days) following the time at which this registration statement is declared effective, Freenome shall obtain and deliver to PCSC the written consents of stockholders holding a sufficient number of shares of Freenome capital stock (the holders of such shares, the “Freenome Consenting Stockholders”) required to approve the Business Combination Agreement, each ancillary agreement to which Freenome is a party, and the Business Combination (the “Freenome Written Consent”).
The foregoing description of the Freenome Written Consent does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Form of Company Stockholder Written Consent, a copy of which is included as Exhibit A to the form of Transaction Support Agreement, which is attached as Annex D to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Additionally, promptly after the signing of the Business Combination Agreement, on December 5, 2025, certain shareholders of Freenome (collectively, the “Freenome Supporting Stockholders”) entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (collectively, the “Transaction Support Agreements”) with PCSC, pursuant to which the Freenome Supporting
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Stockholders have agreed to, among other things, (a) at any meeting of the stockholders of Freenome, however called, and in any action by written resolution of the stockholders of Freenome, to vote (or cause to be voted) (i) in favor of the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, and (ii) against and withhold consent to any Company Acquisition Proposal or other matter, action or proposal intended or that would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any of Freenome’s covenants or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement, result in any breach to the Closing conditions thereunder or frustrate the purposes of and otherwise impede or prevent the consummation of the Mergers, or other transactions contemplated thereby, (b) shall not, and shall direct such Freenome Supporting Shareholders’ Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly, initiate, encourage or otherwise facilitate a Company Acquisition Proposal, (c) refrain from transferring any covered securities, (d) appoint PCSC or any individual designated by PCSC for purposes of complying with the obligations under the Transaction Support Agreements as such Freenome Supporting Stockholder’s agent, attorney-in-fact and proxy to attend on behalf of such Freenome Stockholder any meeting of the Freenome Supporting Stockholders with respect to the Business Combination. The obligations under the Transaction Support Agreement automatically terminate upon the earlier of (i) the Effective Time; and (ii) the termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms.
The foregoing description of the Transaction Support Agreements is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Transaction Support Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Annex D to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Sponsor Letter Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, on December 5, 2025, PCSC, the initial shareholders being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal), and Freenome entered into the Sponsor Letter Agreement (the “Sponsor Letter Agreement”), pursuant to which the Sponsor and each of PCSC’s independent directors, as a holder of PCSC Shares has agreed to, among other things, (i) vote in favor of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (including the Mergers), (ii) waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the governing documents of PCSC or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares (whether resulting from the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements or otherwise), (iii) be bound by certain other covenants and agreements related to the Business Combination, (iv) be bound by certain transfer restrictions with respect to his, her or its shares in PCSC prior to the closing of the Business Combination, and (v) be subject to the restrictions contemplated by the Lock-up Agreements in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Sponsor Letter Agreement. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome, to the Sponsor or each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement.
Background to the Business Combination
PCSC is a blank check company incorporated on March 22, 2024 as a Cayman Islands exempted company, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
On March 27, 2024, prior to the closing of PCSC’s initial public offering, the Sponsor paid $25,000 to cover certain expenses on PCSC’s behalf in exchange for the issuance of 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares, or approximately $0.01 per share. In April 2024, the Sponsor transferred 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares to each of the three independent directors of the PCSC Board: Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song, M.D. and Harlan W. Waksal, M.D. On June 13, 2024, PCSC consummated its initial public offering of 8,625,000 PCSC Class A Shares, $0.0001 par value per share, at an offering price of $10.00 per share, which included the exercise in full of the underwriter’s option to purchase an additional 1,125,000 PCSC Class A Shares at the initial public offering price of $10.00 per share to cover over-allotments, and a private placement with the Sponsor of 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares at a price of $10.00 per share. The aggregate net proceeds of $86,250,000 from the initial public offering together with certain of the proceeds from the private placement were placed in the Trust Account established for the benefit of PCSC’s public shareholders and the underwriter of the initial public offering, with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acting as trustee.
Following the completion of its initial public offering, at the direction of the PCSC Board, representatives of PCSC, including Messrs. Stone and Poukalov, and Dr. Hukkelhoven commenced an active, targeted search for potential business combination candidates, leveraging the Sponsor’s network of investment bankers, private equity firms and hedge funds (including Perceptive Advisors and its affiliates), consulting firms, legal and accounting firms, and numerous other business relationships, as well as the prior experience and network of PCSC’s officers and directors.
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Consistent with the investment focus and acquisition criteria described in PCSC’s initial public offering prospectus, and based on discussion with the PCSC Board, PCSC targeted potential business combination targets in the life sciences and medical technology sectors that its officers and directors believed, based on their experience, could satisfy all (or a portion) of the following key criteria:
have scientific or other competitive advantages in the markets in which they operate and ability to benefit from access to additional capital as well as PCSC’s industry relationships and expertise;
are ready to be public companies, with strong management, corporate governance and reporting policies in place;
will likely be well received by public investors and are expected to have good access to the public capital markets;
have significant embedded and/or underexploited growth opportunities;
exhibit unrecognized value or other characteristics that PCSC believes have been misevaluated by the market, based on PCSC’s rigorous analysis and scientific and business due diligence review; and
will offer attractive risk-adjusted equity returns for PCSC shareholders.
During this targeted search, representatives of PCSC, including Messrs. Stone, Altman, Poukalov, and Vazquez, and Dr. Hukkelhoven, reviewed approximately 200 potential business combination targets and conducted varying levels of preliminary due diligence on each, and evaluated and analyzed each as a potential business combination target based on, among other things, publicly available information and other market research available to PCSC and its representatives and their existing knowledge of the potential targets as a result of their network and existing relationships. This preliminary diligence, evaluation and analysis with respect to each potential business combination target identified was focused on business, operational and financial matters, including, among other things, product candidate pipelines, other potential product or service offerings, technology, market potential and financial information.
Following this preliminary evaluation, PCSC determined that approximately 20 companies, including Freenome, merited more serious consideration, based on such companies’ scientific approach, development stage, financing needs, management strength and overall alignment with PCSC’s acquisition criteria.
On October 28, 2024, representatives of PCSC, including Messrs. Stone, Altman, Poukalov, and Vazquez, and Dr. Hukkelhoven, submitted a non-binding term sheet to one such company, Party A.
On November 6, 2024, Party A notified PCSC that it intended to continue pursuing a traditional initial public offering rather than a business combination with PCSC in light of prevailing market conditions and its internal strategic priorities.
On December 19, 2024, representatives of PCSC, including Messrs. Stone, Altman, Poukalov, and Vazquez, and Dr. Hukkelhoven, submitted a non-binding term sheet to another such company, Party B. With respect to Party B, PCSC determined following outreach to potential financing sources and other stakeholders that there was limited interest in supporting a business combination with Party B on terms PCSC viewed as appropriate, including taking into account the criteria previously discussed by the PCSC Board. As a result, in February 2025, PCSC discontinued discussions with Party B.
After concluding its evaluations of Party A and Party B, PCSC continued to assess potential business combination targets. Through this process, and based on discussion with members of the PCSC Board, PCSC further refined its focus and determined to concentrate its near-term efforts on revisiting a smaller set of potential business combination targets, including Freenome, that PCSC believed were the most compelling opportunities relative to the others reviewed. These were targets that PCSC had previously started to evaluate but placed such efforts on hold as PCSC awaited additional data or developments.
In addition to satisfying one or more of PCSC’s key criteria noted above, PCSC believed these targets were most suitable for a potential business combination based on, among other things:
PCSC’s preliminary assessment of the target’s equity valuation;
the strength, differentiation, and future prospects of the target’s pipeline, platform, or underlying scientific approach; and
the target’s preparedness for a business combination and readiness to operate as a public company on an expeditious signing and closing timeline.
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Each of these targets was a development-stage or commercial-stage life sciences company with product candidates or technologies requiring additional funding for clinical development or commercialization. PCSC contemplated transactions in which consideration to the target’s equityholders would consist primarily (if not exclusively) of shares of PCSC. Representatives of PCSC, including Messrs. Stone, Altman, Poukalov, and Vazquez, and Dr. Hukkelhoven, engaged in varying levels of additional diligence, discussions, and negotiations with these targets, including Freenome, and PCSC management periodically updated the PCSC Board on their progress with respect to screening potential business combination targets.
The Perceptive PIPE Investor, an affiliate of PCSC and the Sponsor, was initially introduced to Freenome in 2019 in the context of a potential investment in Freenome. The Perceptive PIPE Investor invested $20 million in Freenome’s Series B financing in July 2019, $40 million in Freenome’s Series C financing in August 2020, $44 million in Freenome’s Series D financing in December 2021 and $20 million in Freenome’s Series F financing in February 2024. Additionally, the Perceptive PIPE Investor was granted a Freenome Board seat in the Series C financing. Dr. Hukkelhoven has occupied such Freenome Board seat since August 14, 2020.
On February 19, 2025, Dr. Hukkelhoven, in her capacity as an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, reached out to the other members of the Freenome Board, consisting of Deepika Pakianathan, Douglas VanOort, Randal Scott, Peter Kolchinsky, Moritz Hartmann, and Josh Lauer, to inquire whether Freenome would be interested in exploring a potential business combination with PCSC. The Perceptive PIPE Investor, was as of such time, and remains, an existing investor in Freenome, and Dr. Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, was as of such time, and remains, a member of the Freenome Board. As the Perceptive PIPE Investor has been an investor in Freenome since 2019, the Perceptive PIPE Investor has continuously monitored Freenome’s business progress and capital needs. Dr. Hukkelhoven has been a representative appointed by the Perceptive PIPE Investor on the Freenome Board since 2020. At the direction of the Freenome Board, Dr. Hukkelhoven informed the Perceptive PIPE Investor that Freenome was interested in exploring a capital raising transaction involving the Perceptive PIPE Investor and Dr. Hukkelhoven proposed the terms of the PIPE Financing to the Perceptive PIPE Investor. For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal — Interests of PCSC’s Sponsor, Directors and Officers in the Business Combination.
In early March 2025, the Freenome Board discussed the outreach from PCSC regarding a potential business combination.
On March 7, 2025, Adam Stone, Chief Executive Officer of PCSC, along with Konstantin Poukalov and Dr. Hukkelhoven, as executive officers of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, met with the Freenome Board (excluding Dr. Hukkelhoven) to discuss the potential business combination opportunity and discussed that PCSC should propose key terms for a potential business combination between the parties to be memorialized in a term sheet. Dr. Hukkelhoven, who has been serving on the Freenome Board in connection with the investment by the Perceptive PIPE Investor in Freenome, reminded the Freenome Board of her affiliation with PCSC and the Sponsor and, after providing an overview of PCSC, recused herself from the remainder of the meeting. The Freenome Board also discussed the de-SPAC process generally.
On May 28, 2025, PCSC circulated an initial draft of the Non-Binding Term Sheet to Freenome. The Freenome Board determined that the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee would lead the negotiations for Freenome. In August 2023, Freenome’s Board had approved the formation of such Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee in order to explore strategic transactions for Freenome. As of May 2025, the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee consisted of Deepika Pakianathan, Randal Scott, Doug VanOort and Aaron Elliott.
Over the course of May through early August of 2025, representatives of PCSC, including Adam Stone, Konstantin Poukalov, Dr. Hukkelhoven, Michael Altman, Marcel Rosner, and Carlos Vazquez, and representatives of Freenome, including Aaron Elliott, Riley Ennis, and Thomas Fitzpatrick, and its Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee, consisting of the members identified above, with the assistance of their respective legal counsel at Cooley LLP (“Cooley”) and Goodwin Procter LLP (“Goodwin”), negotiated certain provisions of the Non-Binding Term Sheet. Such provisions included the pre-money base equity value of Freenome (and related adjustments), totaling $725 million, the minimum Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Amount of $200 million, and the size and terms of the post-closing employee equity pools. Dr. Hukkelhoven conveyed and explained the rationale for PCSC’s valuation of Freenome to Freenome management and the Freenome Board and acted as an intermediary between PCSC and Freenome. In the initial draft of the Non-Binding Term Sheet sent in May 2025, PCSC assigned Freenome a post-money valuation of $1.0 billion, subject to confirmatory due diligence, reflecting the following assumptions: (1) a pre-money
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base equity value for Freenome of $725.0 million and (2) a minimum Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Amount of $250.0 million. In late July 2025, a revised draft of the Non-Binding Term Sheet from PCSC to Freenome increased the post-money valuation of Freenome to $1.05 billion, reflecting a revised assumption of $300 million in aggregate proceeds raised in the PIPE Financing plus the Trust Account’s balance at Closing. In early August 2025, PCSC sent a further revised draft Non-Binding Term Sheet, clarifying that the $1.05 billion post-money valuation of Freenome was in light of the Perceptive PIPE Investor’s plan to invest approximately $25.0 million in the PIPE Financing. In negotiating the pre-money base equity value of Freenome, the parties discussed whether the proceeds from the Exact Sciences transaction or any transaction entered into with Roche should be included in such value. Although these potential transactions had been under discussion, the parties ultimately agreed that such proceeds would not be included in the pre-money base equity value because the transactions had not been completed at the time the valuation was determined and remained contingent. Accordingly, the economic impact of any such transactions, if consummated, would be reflected in the post-money equity value rather than the pre-money valuation. Consistent with this approach, shares issuable upon conversion of Freenome convertible notes and any equity issued in connection with such transactions were excluded from the definition of fully diluted Freenome shares used in determining the Exchange Ratio so that the effects of such instruments and transactions would be reflected in the post-closing ownership rather than diluting the pre-money equity value.
During such period, Freenome was also negotiating its exclusive licensing agreement with Exact Sciences to advance the Exact Sciences Transaction, which was ultimately signed and announced on August 6, 2025. The final terms of the Exact Sciences Transaction are described in “Information about Freenome—Key Collaborations.” Additionally, during this period, Freenome began discussions on a collaboration with Roche, as detailed further below.
On August 6, 2025, the PCSC Board met by videoconference, with members of PCSC management, including Messrs. Stone, Altman, Poukalov, and Vazquez, and Dr. Hukkelhoven, and representatives of Cooley present, to discuss the potential business combination with Freenome and the Non-Binding Term Sheet. Among other things, the final terms of the Non-Binding Term Sheet contemplated that Freenome would be valued at approximately $1.05 billion on a post-Business Combination equity value basis, taking into account, among other things, (i) an assumed $300 million in aggregate proceeds from (a) the PIPE Financing (which would include at least $25 million expected to be contributed by Perceptive Advisors or its affiliates and at least $50 million expected to be contributed by RA Capital or its affiliates) and (b) the Trust Account at the closing, and (ii) an agreed pre-Business Combination base equity value for Freenome of $725 million. The Non-Binding Term Sheet further contemplated, among other things, (a) certain adjustments for leakage to the Freenome base equity value, (b) that any proceeds from the Exact Sciences Transaction or any transaction entered into with Roche would not be counted as part of the base equity value of Freenome and that any shares or other equity interests of Freenome issued and outstanding in connection with such transactions would not be taken into account as part of the Freenome shares outstanding as of immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination for purposes of determining the applicable Exchange Ratio, (c) that in addition to other customary closing conditions, the obligation of Freenome to consummate the Business Combination would be subject to there being Aggregate Transaction Proceeds of at least $250,000,000, (d) a six-month lockup period after consummation of the Business Combination with respect to New Freenome shares to be issued to insider Freenome stockholders, including Perceptive Advisors and RA Capital, in the Business Combination, as well as certain demand and piggyback registration rights for certain stockholders, and (e) the Exclusivity Period binding on both PCSC and Freenome, ending on the later of 5:00 pm Eastern Time on October 5, 2025 and the time at which either party gives written notice to the other party of the termination of exclusivity, provided that PCSC also had the right, in its sole discretion, to elect to earlier terminate the Exclusivity Period by delivering written notice to Freenome at any time on or prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 5, 2025 or by delivering written notice to Freenome at any time if PCSC determines that there has occurred any change or event that has materially and adversely affected, or would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect, Freenome.
During the August 6, 2025 PCSC Board meeting, the PCSC Board noted that (i) the Perceptive PIPE Investor was an affiliate of PCSC and the Sponsor and an existing investor in Freenome, (ii) Dr. Hukkelhoven was an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor and was a director of Freenome, and (iii) all directors serving on the PCSC Board other than Mr. McKenna, Dr. Song and Dr. Waksal, including Dr. Hukkelhoven, as well as the executive officers of PCSC were also employees and/or service providers of Perceptive Advisors, an affiliate of the Sponsor. As a result, the PCSC Board established the Special Committee, consisting solely of Mr. McKenna, Dr. Song and Dr. Waksal as the independent and disinterested members of the PCSC Board, to (i) consider, review and evaluate the terms and conditions, and determine the advisability, of the potential business combination and any alternatives thereto that the Special Committee deems appropriate, (ii) determine whether the potential business combination or any alternative
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thereto is fair to, and in the best interests of, PCSC and its shareholders and (iii) with respect to any actions required to be taken by the full PCSC Board with respect to the potential business combination or any alternative thereto, recommend to the PCSC Board what action, if any, should be taken by the PCSC Board. The PCSC Board designated Mr. McKenna, Dr. Song and Dr. Waksal as the members of the Special Committee as each of whom had confirmed to the PCSC Board that they did not have any financial interest in or pre-existing relationship with Freenome.
Following adjournment of the PCSC Board meeting, the Special Committee met, with members of PCSC management and representatives of Cooley present. At this meeting, the Special Committee discussed the Non-Binding Term Sheet, determined that the execution, delivery and performance of the Non-Binding Term Sheet by PCSC and the consummation of the transactions contemplated therein were in the best commercial interests of PCSC, and resolved to recommend to the PCSC Board to approve, execute, deliver and perform the Non-Binding Term Sheet and consummate the transactions contemplated therein.
Following conclusion of the Special Committee meeting, the PCSC Board thereafter reconvened and, after receiving the Special Committee’s recommendation and engaging in further discussion, approved and adopted the Non-Binding Term Sheet.
On August 5, 2025, the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee met by videoconference, with members of Freenome management and other members of the Freenome Board (excluding Dr. Hukkelhoven and Mr. Kolchinsky) and representatives of Goodwin present, and discussed (i) the Exact Sciences Transaction and (ii) the final terms of the Non-Binding Term Sheet.
On August 6, 2025, the Freenome Board met by videoconference, with members of Freenome management and representatives of Goodwin present. It was noted that pursuant to the final Non-Binding Term Sheet, RA Capital intended to be a significant PIPE Investor in the transaction. It was therefore determined that Mr. Kolchinsky would abstain from any vote related to the Non-Binding Term Sheet and the transactions contemplated thereby. The Freenome Board approved execution of the Non-Binding Term Sheet, with Dr. Hukkelhoven and Mr. Kolchinsky, abstaining from the vote.
Later on August 6, 2025, PCSC and Freenome executed the Non-Binding Term Sheet. As of such date, PCSC had not submitted term sheets or letters of intent with respect to any of the other potential business combination targets that had been under consideration, and PCSC subsequently ceased discussions with each of them.
PCSC ultimately determined to abandon the pursuit of additional potential business combination opportunities with potential business combination targets other than Freenome because of, among other things:
PCSC’s directors’ and officers’ belief that Freenome was the most attractive opportunity that met PCSC’s key criteria, including due to its differentiated scientific and technological approach, its advancement toward meaningful near- and medium-term development or commercial milestones and the strength and experience of its management team;
Freenome’s preparedness and willingness to devote appropriate resources to expeditiously negotiate and sign a definitive agreement, consummate a business combination, and transition to becoming a public company;
the more advanced stage of engagement, discussions, and negotiations with Freenome, including substantial progress on key terms and conditions; and
Freenome’s willingness to enter into a non-binding term sheet, with exclusivity, on terms PCSC’s directors and officers believed were attractive.
On August 20, 2025, the Special Committee held a call with representatives of Ropes & Gray LLP (“Ropes & Gray”) regarding the potential engagement of Ropes & Gray by the Special Committee as its U.S. counsel.
On August 28, 2025, PCSC and Freenome finalized the terms of and executed a customary confidentiality agreement to facilitate negotiations and the completion of confirmatory due diligence.
During August 2025, PCSC contacted Jefferies and Leerink Partners, requesting that (i) Jefferies act as lead financial advisor and lead capital markets advisor to PCSC with respect to the potential business combination, (ii) Leerink Partners act as PCSC’s joint capital markets advisor, and (iii) Jefferies and Leerink Partners act as joint lead placement agents in connection with the PIPE Financing. PCSC, Jefferies and Leerink Partners executed an engagement letter in respect of such services on September 30, 2025.
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During August and September 2025, Freenome connected with a number of potential advisors, including TD Securities (USA) LLC (“TD Cowen”), BTIG, LLC (“BTIG”), and Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“Guggenheim Securities”). It was determined that (i) TD Cowen would act as lead financial advisor to Freenome, (ii) BTIG would act as financial advisor to Freenome and (iii) Guggenheim Securities would act as capital markets advisor to Freenome. Freenome executed engagement letters in respect of such services in November 2025. In connection with these engagements, Freenome agreed to reimburse the financial and capital markets advisors for certain expenses in connection with the Business Combination and to pay an aggregate cash fee of $2.1 million to such advisors, payable upon the closing of the Business Combination.
On September 2, 2025, the Special Committee engaged Ropes & Gray as its U.S. counsel.
On September 8, 2025, Cooley provided to Goodwin and White & Case LLP (“W&C”), legal counsel to Jefferies and Leerink Partners, initial drafts of the form of Subscription Agreement for Perceptive Advisors and RA Capital and the form of Subscription Agreement for all other PIPE Investors. From September 8, 2025 to October 28, 2025, Cooley, Goodwin and W&C negotiated the forms of the Subscription Agreement. In parallel to the preparation of the forms of Subscription Agreement, Jefferies and Leerink Partners, as placement agents for PCSC in connection with the PIPE Financing, commenced outreach to potential investors (including existing Freenome investors) to assess interest in participating in the PIPE Financing.
On September 29, 2025, Scalar, LLC (“Scalar”) was engaged as financial advisor to the Special Committee in connection with the Business Combination.
Throughout September, October and November 2025, the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee met multiple times to discuss (i) the status of the PIPE Financing and the transaction and (ii) the status of the potential transaction with Roche. In October 2025, the Freenome Board determined to remove Dr. Elliott as a member of the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee in order to ensure that the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee would consist solely of disinterested and independent Freenome Board members. As Dr. Elliott is the CEO of Freenome, it was determined he is not independent of Freenome.
On September 30, 2025, the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee held a meeting. The Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee determined to engage certain of its own advisors as part of its continuing evaluation of the Business Combination. The Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee engaged (i) Richards, Layton & Finger P.A. (“RLF”) as its legal counsel and (ii) H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“HCW”) as its financial advisor in connection with the derivation of an implied valuation analysis of Freenome.
Pursuant to its engagement, HCW agreed to perform certain valuation analyses in order to derive an implied valuation of Freenome and to assist the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee in assessing whether any developments subsequent to the execution of the non-binding term sheet had affected such valuation. The nature and scope of HCW’s engagement did not require or include the delivery of a fairness opinion. In connection with this engagement, Freenome agreed to pay HCW a fixed cash fee of $475,000, payable upon delivery of its valuation materials, and to reimburse certain expenses and provide customary indemnification. On October 6, 2025, HCW presented certain valuation analyses to the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee. HCW did not rely on projected or forward-looking financial information provided by Freenome in preparing its analyses. HCW’s analyses included (i) a review of selected publicly traded cancer diagnostics companies, and an examination of enterprise value-to-revenue multiples for such companies, (ii) a review of selected precedent mergers and acquisitions transactions involving cancer diagnostics companies and (iii) an IPO step-up analysis, which considered valuation step-ups observed in recent healthcare initial public offerings relative to prior private financing valuations. These categories of analyses are generally consistent with the types of financial analyses performed by Scalar, LLC (“Scalar”) in connection with Scalar’s fairness opinion, as described in “—Opinion of Scalar, LLC,” although HCW’s work differed in nature and scope and was not performed for the purpose of rendering a fairness opinion.
The materials presented by HCW were provided to the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee for informational purposes only and did not constitute a recommendation or fairness opinion with respect to the Business Combination. The Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee considered HCW’s analyses as a “market check” in connection with its evaluation of the Business Combination and, based on a review of the respective analyses, did not identify any material inconsistencies between the general valuation ranges implied by HCW’s analyses and the financial analyses underlying Scalar’s fairness opinion, which was provided to the special committee of the board of directors of PCSC.
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On October 3, 2025, PCSC and Freenome agreed to extend the Exclusivity Period to November 4, 2025.
On October 6, 2025, Cooley provided to Goodwin an initial draft of the Business Combination Agreement based upon the terms set forth in the Non-Binding Term Sheet. Between October 6, 2025 and December 3, 2025, Goodwin and Cooley exchanged numerous drafts of the Business Combination Agreement and had telephonic discussions and negotiations concerning the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. The matters in the Business Combination Agreement that were discussed and negotiated between the parties and their respective counsel included: (i) the inclusion of a post-closing purchase price adjustment mechanism and related escrow; (ii) the value of the New Freenome common stock to be used in connection with determining the Exchange Ratio (including clarifying that any shares or other equity interests of Freenome issued and outstanding in connection with either the Exact Sciences Transaction or a strategic collaboration agreement with Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc. to commercialize Freenome’s cancer screening technology (the “Roche Transaction”) would not be taken into account as part of the Freenome shares outstanding as of immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination for purposes of determining the applicable Exchange Ratio); (iii) the treatment of certain unpaid PCSC liabilities in connection with determining the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds; (iv) Freenome’s obligations with respect to the delivery of warrant cancellation agreements and executed Investor Rights Agreements and Transaction Support Agreements by specified Freenome stockholders; (v) the Termination Date; (vi) the composition of the New Freenome board of directors; (vii) PCSC’s obligations relating to obtaining regulatory approval of the Business Combination; and (viii) the size and terms of the New Freenome Incentive Equity Plan and the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan (including, in each case, agreement to the automatic annual increase in the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock reserved under each).
Between mid-October 2025 and December 4, 2025, Cooley and Goodwin also exchanged and negotiated on behalf of PCSC and Freenome, respectively, drafts of the disclosure schedules to the Business Combination Agreement and the other ancillary documents, including the Investor Rights Agreement, the Transaction Support Agreement, the New Freenome certificate of incorporation and bylaws, the Lock-Up Agreement and the Sponsor Letter Agreement.
On November 4, 2025, PCSC and Freenome agreed to further extend the Exclusivity Period to December 19, 2025.
On November 18, 2025, Freenome announced its entry into the Roche Transaction. The final terms of the Roche Transaction are described in “Information about Freenome—Key Collaborations”.
Following the announcement of the Roche Transaction, over the course of mid-November 2025 through December 4, 2025, Cooley, Goodwin and W&C negotiated the terms of the Subscription Agreement with the various PIPE Investors.
On November 26, 2025, Cooley circulated to the PCSC Board written materials summarizing the key terms of the then-current drafts of the Business Combination Agreement and related ancillary documents.
On November 28, 2025, a meeting of the Special Committee was held by videoconference, with representatives of Ropes & Gray LLP in attendance. At the meeting, referring to the summary materials provided by Cooley to the members of the PCSC Board on November 26, 2025, representatives of Ropes & Gray provided an update on the proposed Business Combination, including the key terms of the Business Combination Agreement and related ancillary documents, as well as the directors’ duties as members of the PCSC Board under Cayman Islands law. Also at this meeting, the Special Committee unanimously approved the engagement of Maples and Calder (Cayman) LLP (“Maples”) as Cayman Islands counsel to the Special Committee.
On December 1, 2025, a meeting of the Special Committee was held by videoconference, with PCSC management and representatives of Ropes & Gray, Maples, Cooley, Jefferies and Scalar in attendance. At the meeting, PCSC management and representatives of Cooley provided the Special Committee with an update and overview of the potential business combination and the process related thereto, the key terms of the Business Combination Agreement, as well as certain key developments. PCSC management also discussed with the Special Committee the expected timeline and process for a potential signing of the Business Combination Agreement. Also at this meeting, representatives of Jefferies provided an overview of the PIPE transactions process, the PIPE Investors, and the material terms of the PIPE transaction documents, and representatives of Scalar provided the Special Committee with its preliminary analysis of the financial aspects of the business combination, and representatives of Maples presented an overview of the directors’ duties as members of the PCSC Board under Cayman Islands law.
On December 4, 2025, Scalar provided a customary relationship disclosure letter to representatives of PCSC, Cooley and Ropes & Gray which was shared with the Special Committee.
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Also on December 4, 2025, a meeting of the Special Committee was held by videoconference, with PCSC management and representatives of Cooley, Ropes & Gray, Maples and Scalar in attendance. At the meeting, PCSC management and representatives of Cooley provided the Special Committee with an update on the potential business combination, the definitive transaction documents, and the process related thereto. Also at the meeting, representatives of Scalar reviewed with the Special Committee Scalar’s financial analysis of the Business Combination and rendered to the Special Committee its oral opinion (subsequently confirmed in writing) that, as of such date and based upon and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken, and other matters considered by Scalar in preparing its opinion (attached as Annex L to this proxy statement/prospectus), the Consideration (as defined in such opinion) to be paid by PCSC to the stockholders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement was fair from a financial point of view to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties) and (2) PCSC. Based on the factors cited in “Business Combination Proposal—The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination”, the Special Committee then unanimously (i) determined that the entry into the Business Combination Agreement and the other ancillary documents to which PCSC is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Mergers, are advisable and fair to, and in the best interest of, PCSC and shareholders of PCSC, (ii) recommended to the PCSC Board that it approve the Business Combination Agreement, such other ancillary documents, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Mergers, and (iii) subject to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, resolved to recommend that the shareholders of PCSC adopt the Business Combination Agreement and approve the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the “Special Committee Recommendation”).
Also on December 4, 2025, a meeting of the PCSC Board was held by videoconference with representatives of Cooley, Ropes & Gray, Ogier, counsel to PCSC with respect to matters of Cayman Islands law since PCSC’s initial public offering, and members of PCSC management in attendance. At the meeting, Cooley and Ogier reviewed the PCSC Board’s fiduciary duties under Cayman law, and then PCSC’s management and representatives of Cooley provided the PCSC Board with an overview of the proposed Business Combination and the key terms of the Business Combination Agreement and related ancillary documents. The PCSC Board was also provided with the Special Committee Recommendation. In addition, members of the PCSC Board reviewed the relationships among certain of the members of the PCSC Board, PCSC officers, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, the Sponsor and Freenome with respect to the proposed Business Combination that were reviewed at the August 6, 2025 meeting of the PCSC Board. Based on the factors cited in “Business Combination Proposal—The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination” and in light of the fact that the implied fair market value of the vested equity of Freenome to be acquired in the Business Combination was equal to at least 80% of the net assets held in the Trust Account (excluding the deferred underwriting discounts held in trust and taxes payable on the interest earned on the Trust Account) at the time of the execution of a definitive agreement for an initial business combination, the PCSC Board unanimously determined, among other things, (i) that it is in the best interests of PCSC to negotiate, execute and deliver the Business Combination Agreement and the ancillary documents thereto, and to consummate the Business Combination, including, but not limited to, the Domestication, the Mergers and the PIPE Financing, (ii) to authorize and approve the form, terms and provisions of the Business Combination Agreement, the Subscription Agreements and the ancillary documents thereto, and PCSC’s performance thereunder and the transactions contemplated thereby, and (iii) that each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Advisory Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, and to recommend that PCSC’s shareholders adopt and approve at the PCSC Shareholders Meeting each such proposal.
The Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee, consisting of Deepika Pakianathan, Randal Scott, and Douglas VanOort met on December 1, December 2, and December 3, 2025, with varying members of Freenome management, including Riley Ennis, Aaron Elliott, and Thomas Fitzpatrick, certain of Freenome’s financial advisors from TD Cowen, Delaware special counsel to the committee from RLF, and Goodwin representatives, to review the final terms of the transaction. On December 3, 2025, the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee determined to recommend that the Freenome Board approve the transaction, and on December 4, 2025, the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee unanimously adopted resolutions (i) determining that the entry into the Business Combination Agreement and the other ancillary agreements to which Freenome is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, are advisable and fair to, and in the best interest of, Freenome and its stockholders; and (ii) recommended to the Freenome Board that it approve the Business Combination Agreement, such other ancillary
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agreements and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, and that the Freenome Board resolve, subject to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, to recommend that the Freenome stockholders adopt the Business Combination Agreement and approve the transactions contemplated thereby.
On December 4, 2025, the Freenome Board held a meeting via teleconference. Following discussions, and upon the recommendation of the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee, the Freenome Board agreed to adopt and approve resolutions that, among other things, (i) approved the execution, delivery and performance of the Business Combination Agreement and the ancillary agreements; (ii) determined that the Business Combination Agreement, the ancillary agreements, the Business Combination, and other transactions, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of Freenome and the Freenome Stockholders; (iii) directed that the adoption of the Business Combination Agreement be submitted to the Freenome Stockholders for consideration and recommended that all of the Freenome Stockholders adopt the Business Combination Agreement; (iv) recommended that the Freenome Stockholders approve the Business Combination and such other transactions and adopt the Business Combination Agreement and the ancillary agreements to which Freenome is a party and (v) approved the filing of a proxy statement in connection therewith.
On December 5, 2025, final versions of the Subscription Agreements were distributed to the prospective PIPE Investors, which reflected the outcome of negotiations between PCSC, Freenome and the prospective PIPE Investors and their respective representatives and advisors. Later that day, the prospective PIPE Investors that had chosen to participate in the PIPE Financing indicated their final subscription amounts, and PCSC and Freenome determined final investment allocations with respect to the PIPE Financing. No material valuations or other information about PCSC, Freenome, New Freenome or the Business Combination were provided to potential PIPE Investors that have not been disclosed publicly.
Also on December 5, 2025, the parties entered into the Business Combination Agreement and the related ancillary documents and the PIPE Investors executed and delivered the Subscription Agreements and applicable Transaction Support Agreements, which provided for binding subscriptions to purchase an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock at $10.00 per share.
Later on December 5, 2025, PCSC and Freenome issued a joint press release announcing the execution and delivery of the Business Combination Agreement and Subscription Agreements.
Freenome’s Reasons for the Business Combination
In the course of reaching their decisions to recommend and to approve the Business Combination, respectively, the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee and Freenome Board held numerous meetings, consulted with Freenome’s management, financial advisors and legal counsel, and considered a wide variety of factors including, among others, the below material factors (which factors are not necessarily presented in any order of relative importance):
the Business Combination will expand both the access to capital for Freenome and the range of investors potentially available as a public company, compared to the investors Freenome could otherwise gain access to if it continued to operate as a privately-held company;
Freenome’s expected cash resources and need for additional capital to fund the development and commercialization of its product, and the uniqueness of this particular potential Business Combination, as the negotiated transaction will result in the infusion of capital from strategic healthcare investors at the time of Closing;
the potential benefits from increased public market awareness of Freenome and its product and product candidates;
the historical and current information concerning Freenome’s business, including its financial performance and condition, operations, management and research and development programs;
the competitive nature of the industry in which Freenome operates;
the Freenome Board’s fiduciary duties to Freenome’s stockholders;
the Freenome Board’s belief that this transaction provides a viable public listing strategy and access to available capital, and addresses the risk of the lack of an available or unfavorable market for an initial public offering at a later date;
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the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement; and
the likelihood that the Business Combination will be consummated on a timely basis.
In light of the number and wide variety of factors considered in connection with its evaluation of the Business Combination, the Freenome Board did not consider it practicable to, and did not attempt to, quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the specific factors that it considered in reaching its determination and supporting its decision. The Freenome Board viewed its decision as being based on all the information available and the factors presented to and considered by it. In addition, individual directors may have given different weight to different factors.
The Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee and Freenome Board also considered a number of uncertainties and risks in its deliberations concerning the Business Combination and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, including the following:
the possibility that the Business Combination might not be completed in a timely manner or at all, and the potential adverse effect of the public announcement of the Business Combination on the reputation of Freenome and the ability of Freenome to obtain financing in the future in the event the Business Combination is not completed;
the costs involved in connection with completing the Business Combination, the time and effort of Freenome management required to complete the Business Combination, the related disruptions or potential disruptions to Freenome’s business operations and future prospects, including its relationships with its employees, licensors, contract research organizations and partners and others that do business or may do business in the future with Freenome, and related administrative challenges associated with combining the companies;
the additional expenses and obligations to which Freenome’s business will be subject following the Business Combination that Freenome has not previously been subject to, and the operational changes to Freenome’s business, in each case that may result from being a public company;
the fact that the representations and warranties in the Business Combination Agreement do not survive the closing of the merger and the potential risk of liabilities that may arise post-closing;
the risk that the current Public Shareholders of PCSC can redeem their PCSC Class A Shares for cash in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, thereby reducing the amount of cash available to New Freenome following the consummation of the Business Combination;
the possibility of litigation challenging the Business Combination; and
various other risks associated with the combined organization and the merger, including the risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this prospectus.
The foregoing information is not intended to be exhaustive but summarizes the material factors considered by the Freenome Board in its consideration of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated.
The Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee also undertook a robust evaluation of the Business Combination, and hired independent legal and financial advisors. Following the recommendation of the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee, the Freenome Board concluded that the benefits, advantages and opportunities of a potential transaction outweighed the uncertainties and risks described above. After considering these and other factors, the Freenome Board approved the Business Combination Agreement, the Business Combination and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
This explanation of reasons for the Freenome Board’s approval of the Business Combination, and all other information presented in this section, is forward-looking in nature and therefore subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and should be read in light of the factors discussed under the sections entitled “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors.”
Interests of Freenome’s Directors and Officers
Freenome’s directors and officers have interests in the Business Combination that are different from, or in addition to, those of the Freenome Shareholders generally. These interests include, among other things, the interests listed below:
Dr. Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, is a director of Freenome. In light of her relationship with both Freenome and the Perceptive PIPE Investor, an affiliate of the Sponsor, and to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, Freenome formed the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee.
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Upon the completion of the Business Combination, the following persons are expected to be appointed Executive Officers of New Freenome: Drs. Elliott and Lin and Messrs. Ennis and Le. For a description of these arrangements see “Management of New Freenome Following the Business Combination—Executive Officers.”
In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Dr. Elliott is expected to receive the Initial Equity Awards and Anti-Dilution Equity Awards. See “Executive Compensation—Employment Arrangements in Place Prior to the Business Combination for Named Executive Officers.”
Certain of Freenome’s directors are holders of, and/or are affiliated with entities that are holders of, Freenome equity interests and in such capacity will be entitled to receive the shares of New Freenome Common Stock payable to all holders of such equity interests pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. Additionally, certain of Freenome’s directors are affiliated with entities that are PIPE Investors. See “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Freenome” and “Beneficial Ownership of Securities.”
The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination
The prospectus for PCSC’s initial public offering identified general criteria and guidelines that PCSC’s management team believed would be important in evaluating prospective target businesses, although in such prospectus PCSC also indicated that it may enter into a business combination with a target business that does not meet these criteria and guidelines. Freenome met a number of the criteria and guidelines that were identified in PCSC’s initial public offering prospectus, and following due diligence conducted by PCSC’s management and its advisors, and detailed discussions with Freenome, PCSC believed Freenome to be an attractive business combination target.
The Special Committee and the PCSC Board, in evaluating the business combination with Freenome, (a) considered a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to, the factors discussed below, (b) reviewed the results of due diligence conducted by PCSC’s management team, and (c) consulted with their respective legal counsel, financial and accounting advisors and other advisors, before reaching their respective determinations (i) that the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement and the ancillary documents thereto and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Business Combination, are advisable and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and (ii) to recommend that PCSC’s shareholders approve the Business Combination Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby and the performance by PCSC of its obligations thereunder.
In light of the complexity of the factors considered in connection with their evaluation of the Business Combination, the Special Committee and the PCSC Board, as a whole, did not consider it practicable to, and did not attempt to, quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the specific factors taken into account in reaching their respective decisions. Rather, the Special Committee and the PCSC Board based their evaluation, negotiation and recommendation of the Business Combination on the totality of information available and the factors presented to and considered by them. In addition, individual members of the Special Committee and the PCSC Board may have given different weights to different factors. This explanation of the reasons for the Special Committee and the PCSC Board’s approval of the Business Combination, and all other information presented in this section is forward-looking in nature and, therefore, should be read in light of the factors discussed under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors.”
Before reaching their respective decision, the Special Committee and the PCSC Board, in consultation with their respective legal counsel, financial and accounting advisors and other advisors, reviewed the results of the due diligence conducted by PCSC’s management, which included:
meetings with Freenome’s management team to understand and analyze Freenome’s business and prospects;
legal due diligence conducted by Cooley;
review of Freenome’s historical financial information; and
review of the proposed structure of the Business Combination and drafts of definitive documents.
In approving the Business Combination, the Special Committee determined to obtain a fairness opinion from an experienced and qualified independent financial advisor, Scalar. In addition, the officers and directors of PCSC have substantial experience in evaluating the operating and financial merits of companies from a wide range of industries, but particularly the healthcare and life sciences industries, and concluded that their experience and background, together
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with the experience and sector expertise of PCSC’s advisors and the advisors of the Special Committee, enabled them to make the necessary analyses and determinations regarding the Business Combination.
The Special Committee and the PCSC Board considered a variety of factors, including the following positive factors, although not weighted or in any order of significance, in deciding to approve the Business Combination Agreement and transactions contemplated thereby:
Novel Technology for Early Cancer Detection, with Positive Data. Freenome’s commercial, flagship testing product, the SimpleScreen CRC v1, which is designed to deliver high sensitivity at the earliest and most treatable stages of colorectal cancer (CRC), is supported by the largest prospective study of its kind, PREEMPT CRC, which met all primary endpoints (topline readout completed in April 2024) and is designed to meet FDA requirements for a first-line label. Freenome has completed the premarket approval application submission for the SimpleScreen CRC v1 and expects FDA approval in 2026.
Critical and Valuable Commercial Partnerships. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board believe that (i) Freenome’s exclusive U.S. license agreement with Exact Sciences, a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, to commercialize SimpleScreen CRC and (ii) Freenome’s exclusive agreement with Roche to expand ongoing technology collaboration and develop and commercialize cancer screening tests outside the U.S., will accelerate market adoption of Freenome’s diagnostic tests and enhance Freenome’s overall screening platform to expedite the development of personalized screening tests for multiple types of cancer indications. For more information, see “Information about Freenome—Key Collaborations—Exact Collaboration and License Agreement.”
Market Opportunity. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board believe that Freenome’s technology has a significant market opportunity. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board believe that Freenome has promising and differentiated diagnostic blood-based test programs, built off of the components of Freenome’s artificial intelligence and machine learning-based platform.
Experienced Leadership Team. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board believe that Freenome has a proven and experienced team that is positioned to successfully lead New Freenome after the Business Combination and advance its diagnostic tests.
Transaction Proceeds. Depending on the extent of redemptions by PCSC’s public shareholders and on the final amount of transaction expenses incurred in connection with the Business Combination, the Business Combination is expected to provide up to approximately $330 million of gross cash proceeds to New Freenome. This additional cash injection is expected to, among other things, fund New Freenome’s business plan through 2028 in all four redemption scenarios. For more information, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.”
Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor. The oral opinion of Scalar (subsequently confirmed in writing) rendered to the Special Committee on December 4, 2025, to the effect that, as of such date and based upon and subject to the Procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken and other matters considered by Scalar in preparing its opinion (attached as Annex L to this proxy statement/prospectus), the Consideration (as defined in such opinion) to be paid by PCSC to the Freenome Stockholders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement was fair from a financial point of view to PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties) and PCSC, as more fully described below under the caption “Business Combination Proposal—Opinion of Scalar, LLC.
PIPE Equity Commitment. A group of institutional and accredited investors, including certain existing Freenome Stockholders and PCSC Shareholders, have committed $240.0 million in PIPE subscriptions, with those investors who are existing Freenome Stockholders (other than those investors who are existing PCSC Shareholders) subscribing for approximately $72.4 million of the PIPE Financing, those investors who are existing PCSC Shareholders (other than those investors who are existing Freenome Stockholders) subscribing for approximately $15.0 million of the PIPE Financing, those investors who are existing shareholders of both PCSC and Freenome (other than the Perceptive PIPE Investor) subscribing for approximately $52.6 million of the PIPE Financing, the Perceptive PIPE Investor subscribing for an aggregate of $55.0 million of the PIPE Financing, and those investors who are neither existing Freenome Stockholders nor existing PCSC Shareholders subscribing for $45.0 million of the PIPE Financing. This was
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viewed by the Special Committee and the PCSC Board as support from investors for the opportunities represented by the Business Combination, and provides for additional capital for the execution by New Freenome of its business plan after the Business Combination is completed.
Other Alternatives. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board believed, after a review of other business combination opportunities reasonably available to PCSC, that the proposed Business Combination represents the best potential business combination for PCSC based on its evaluation of Freenome and other potential business combination targets.
Due Diligence. PCSC’s management team, with the assistance of PCSC’s financial, legal and regulatory advisors, conducted a due diligence review of Freenome including extensive telephonic and in-person meetings with the management team and advisors of Freenome regarding Freenome and its business plan, operations, prospects, evaluation analyses with respect to the Business Combination, review of material contracts, Freenome’s audited and unaudited financial statements and other material matters as well as general financial, technical, legal, intellectual property, regulatory, tax and accounting due diligence.
Financial Condition. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board reviewed factors such as Freenome’s historical financial results, outlook and business and financial plans. In reviewing these factors, the Special Committee and the PCSC Board believe that Freenome is well positioned in its industry for potential strong future growth and therefore is likely to be positively viewed by public investors.
Reasonableness of Consideration. Following a review of the financial data provided to PCSC, the due diligence of Freenome’s business conducted by PCSC’s management, PCSC’s advisors and the Special Committee’s advisors, including the fairness opinion delivered to the Special Committee by Scalar, and the support for the pre-transaction equity value of Freenome of $725 million that was expressed by PIPE Investors that decided to participate in the PIPE Financing, the management of PCSC determined that the aggregate consideration to be paid in the Business Combination was reasonable.
Negotiated Transaction. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board considered the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement and the related agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby, including each party’s representations, warranties and covenants, the conditions to each party’s obligation to consummate the Business Combination and the termination provisions of the Business Combination Agreement, as well as the strong commitment by both PCSC and Freenome to complete the Business Combination. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board also considered the financial and other terms of the Business Combination Agreement and the fact that such terms and conditions were the product of arm’s length negotiations between PCSC and Freenome.
Post-Closing Economic Interest in New Freenome. If the Business Combination is consummated, PCSC’s shareholders (other than the public shareholders that sought redemption of their public shares) would have a meaningful economic interest in New Freenome and, as a result, would have a continuing opportunity to benefit from the success of New Freenome following the consummation of the Business Combination.
Lock-Up. Pursuant to the Lock-up Agreement and subject to customary exceptions set forth therein, the shares of New Freenome Common Stock beneficially owned or owned of record by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, certain officers and directors of PCSC and New Freenome (including any shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued pursuant to the PIPE Financing or shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement) will be subject to a six-month lock-up period beginning on the Closing Date.
Industry and Trends. Freenome’s business approach combines a multiomics platform that analyzes multiple signals in the blood with artificial intelligence and machine learning to tune into cancer’s subtlest clues, even at the earliest stages of the disease. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board consider Freenome’s novel approach towards cancer detection attractive, and, following a review of industry trends and other industry factors (including, among other things, historic and projected market growth), believe it has continued growth potential in future periods.
Advisor Special Purpose Acquisition Company Experience. The fact that PCSC received advice on financial and strategic matters in connection with the Business Combination from advisors that have expertise in a wide
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variety of special purpose acquisition company transactions. Certain directors and officers of PCSC have held director and officer positions at multiple special purpose acquisition companies that have successfully completed business combinations in the healthcare industry.
The Special Committee and the PCSC Board also identified and considered a variety of factors and risks, potentially weighing negatively against pursuing the Business Combination, including, but not limited to, the following which are not weighted or in any order of significance:
Macroeconomic Risks. The risk that the future financial performance of Freenome may not meet the Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s expectations due to factors in Freenome’s control or outside of its control.
Regulation. The risk that changes in the regulatory and legislative landscape or new industry developments may adversely affect the financial results and the other business benefits anticipated to result from the Business Combination.
Redemption Risk. The potential that a significant number of public shareholders elect to redeem their shares prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and pursuant to the Existing Governing Documents. However, even in the event that a significant number of public shareholders elect to redeem their shares, this redemption would not be expected to, on its own, prevent the consummation of the Business Combination.
Benefits Not Achieved. The risk that the potential benefits of the Business Combination may not be fully achieved or may not be achieved within the expected timeframe.
Exclusivity. The fact that the Business Combination Agreement includes an exclusive dealing provision that prohibits PCSC from soliciting or cooperating with other business combination proposals, which restricts PCSC’s ability, so long as the Business Combination Agreement is in effect, to consider other potential business combinations. In addition, under the Business Combination Agreement, unless required by applicable law, the PCSC Board may not modify or withdraw in a manner adverse to Freenome its recommendation to the PCSC shareholders to vote in favor of the Business Combination Proposal and the other proposals set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Shareholder Vote. The risk that PCSC’s shareholders may fail to provide the votes necessary to effect the Business Combination.
Market Volatility. The possibility that the market for PCSC Class A Shares experiences volatility and disruptions, causing deal disruption.
Liquidation of PCSC. The risks and costs to PCSC if the Business Combination is not completed, including the risk of diverting management focus and resources from other business combination opportunities, which could result in PCSC being unable to effect a business combination by June 13, 2026, unless otherwise extended, and force PCSC to liquidate.
Closing Conditions. The potential risks and costs associated with the Business Combination failing to be consummated in a timely manner or that Closing might not occur despite the reasonable best efforts of the parties. The completion of the Business Combination is conditioned on the satisfaction of certain Closing conditions that are not within PCSC’s control, including but not limited to approval by PCSC shareholders. See “Business Combination Proposal—Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination” for more information.
Listing Risks. The challenges associated with preparing Freenome, a privately held entity, for the applicable disclosure, controls and listing requirements to which New Freenome will be subject as a publicly traded company on Nasdaq or another stock exchange.
Fees and Expenses. The expected fees and expenses associated with the Business Combination and related transactions, some of which would be payable regardless of whether the Business Combination is ultimately consummated, and the substantial time and effort of management required to complete the Business Combination.
Litigation Related to the Business Combination. The possibility of litigation challenging the Business Combination or that an adverse judgment granting permanent injunctive relief could indefinitely enjoin consummation of the Business Combination.
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Interests of Certain Persons. The Special Committee was aware that the Perceptive PIPE Investor is an investor in Freenome. The Special Committee was also aware that the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers, and directors may have interests in the Business Combination that are in addition to, and that may be different from, the interests of unaffiliated PCSC shareholders. For instance, the Sponsor will benefit from the completion of a business combination and may be incentivized to complete an acquisition of a less favorable target company or on terms less favorable to shareholders. Such interests are described in more detail under the caption “The Business Combination—Interests of the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s Directors and Officers in the Business Combination.” The PCSC Board took several steps to mitigate these potential conflicts of interest, including establishing the Special Committee, comprised of three independent directors of PCSC, and requiring Special Committee approval of the Business Combination as a condition precedent to the PCSC Board’s approval of the Business Combination. The Special Committee also engaged Scalar to render an opinion and engaged Ropes & Gray and Maples as separate legal counsel to the Special Committee. Additionally, the Perceptive PIPE Investor’s designee on the Freenome Board recused herself from Freenome Board discussions regarding the Business Combination.
Public Shareholders Will Have a Minority Ownership Interest in New Freenome. The fact that current public shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination and, as a result, such public shareholders will collectively own a minority interest in New Freenome after the Closing. As redemptions increase, the overall percentage ownership and voting percentage held by the Freenome stockholders, the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor and the PIPE Investors will increase as compared to the overall percentage ownership and voting percentage held by public shareholders, thereby increasing dilution to public shareholders. Having a minority ownership interest may reduce the influence that current public shareholders have on the management of New Freenome. For more information, see “The Business Combination—Equity Ownership Upon Closing” and “Dilution.”
Absence of Possible Structural Protections for Minority Shareholders. The PCSC Board took several steps to mitigate potential conflicts of interest, including requiring Special Committee approval of the Business Combination as a condition precedent to the PCSC Board’s approval of the Business Combination. However, other possible structural protections were not put in place. For example, the Business Combination does not require approval of a majority of unaffiliated security holders, and the Special Committee did not retain an unaffiliated representative to act solely on behalf of unaffiliated security holders for purposes of negotiating the terms of the Business Combination or to prepare a report concerning the approval of the Business Combination.
Other Risks. Various other risks associated with the Business Combination, the business of PCSC and the business of Freenome described under the section entitled “Risk Factors.”
In recommending the Business Combination to PCSC shareholders, the Special Committee considered each of the above factors along with Scalar’s opinion described below under the heading “Opinion of Scalar, LLC.”
The Special Committee and the PCSC Board concluded that the potential benefits that they expected PCSC and its shareholders to achieve as a result of the Business Combination outweighed the potentially negative factors associated with the Business Combination. Accordingly, the Special Committee and the PCSC Board determined that the Business Combination Agreement, the Business Combination and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and consummated in connection with the Business Combination, are advisable and in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole.
Benefits and Detriments of the Business Combination and PIPE Financing
The following describes the potential benefits and detriments to certain groups of stakeholders in connection with the Business Combination and PIPE Financing:
PCSC: The PCSC Board and the Special Committee determined that the Business Combination presents an attractive business opportunity in light of a variety of factors, including but not limited to Freenome’s novel technology for early cancer detection, critical and valuable commercial partnerships, commercialization strategy, market opportunity, experienced leadership team, and the existence and size of the PIPE Financing. The Special Committee also reviewed the financial analysis and opinion of Scalar to the effect that, as of December 4, 2025 and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations, qualifications and other
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conditions on the review undertaken, the consideration to be delivered to the Freenome Stockholders in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement was fair from a financial point of view to PCSC and the PCSC Unaffiliated Shareholders. The Special Committee and the PCSC Board also considered the potential detriments of the Business Combination to PCSC, including the regulatory risks, the uncertainty of the potential benefits of the Business Combination being achieved, macroeconomic risks, the absence of possible structural protections for minority shareholders, and the risks and costs to PCSC if the Business Combination is not achieved, including the risk that it may result in PCSC being unable to complete a business combination and force PCSC to liquidate. For more information, see “— The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination,” and various risks described under the section entitled “Risk Factors.
Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor: The Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor expect to receive substantial consideration in the Business Combination, including the following shares, calculated assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario: (i) 2,066,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares in the Domestication, which were initially purchased by the Sponsor prior to PCSC’s initial public offering for approximately $0.01 per share, and which will be voluntarily converted on a one-for-one basis into PCSC Class A Shares immediately prior to the Domestication, which will then automatically convert at the effective time of the Domestication into an equal number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock, valued at $10 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (ii) 286,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares in the Domestication, which were initially purchased in a private placement that closed concurrently with PCSC’s initial public offering for $10 per share, which will automatically convert at the effective time of the Domestication into an equal number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock valued at $10 per share, which is the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (iii) 5,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, which is equal to the Perceptive PIPE Investor’s $55 million PIPE Financing divided by $10, the price per share of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the PIPE Financing, and (v) an estimated 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of Freenome capital stock in the First Merger held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor, which is determined by reference to the estimated Conversion Ratio using the assumed per share price of $10 in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The Sponsor and its affiliates, including Perceptive Advisors, LLC, are also entitled to continued indemnification by New Freenome following the Closing pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. The Sponsor is also entitled to the repayment of any Working Capital Lonas made by the Sponsor (of which there are none as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus) and the payment of $15,000 per month by PCSC to the Sponsor for office space, secretarial and administrative services pursuant to the Administrative Services and Indemnification Agreement dated June 11, 2024, by and between PCSC and the Sponsor. For more information, see “— Compensation to be Received by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s Officers and Directors in Connection with the Business Combination and PIPE Financing.” The Sponsor will only be able to realize a return on their equity in PCSC (which may be materially higher than the return realized by public shareholders) if PCSC completes a business combination. In addition, the Sponsor faces potential detriments from the Business Combination, including the possibility of litigation challenging the Business Combination or the Sponsor’s role in the Business Combination, and the risk that if the Business Combination is not achieved, PCSC may be unable to consummate a business combination and be forced to liquidate, resulting in the Sponsor’s investment being worthless.
PCSC Independent Directors: PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, which will be exchanged for 30,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Domestication. Such persons have waived any claim against the trust account for redemption of such PCSC Class B Shares. PCSC’s independent directors are also entitled to the repayment of any out-of-pocket expenses (of which there are none as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus). Accordingly, in the event that PCSC liquidates, the PCSC independent directors may lose their entire investment. In addition, the PCSC directors face potential detriments from the Business Combination, including the possibility of litigation challenging the Business Combination or such directors’ roles in the Business Combination.
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Freenome: The Freenome Board and the Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee determined that the Business Combination presents an attractive business opportunity in light of certain factors, including that the Business Combination will expand both the access to capital for Freenome and the range of investors potentially available to Freenome as a public company, and taking into account Freenome’s expected cash resources and need for additional capital to fund the development of its diagnostic tests, and the uniqueness of this particular potential Business Combination, as the negotiated transaction will result in the infusion of capital at the time of Closing. The Freenome Strategic Transaction Committee and Freenome Board also considered the potential detriments of the Business Combination to Freenome, including the possibility that the Business Combination might not be completed in a timely manner or at all, the uncertainty of the potential benefits of the Business Combination being achieved, the costs involved in connection with completing the Business Combination, and the time and effort of Freenome management required to complete the Business Combination. For more information, see “— Freenome’s Reasons for the Business Combination” and various risks described under the section entitled “Risk Factors.
Unaffiliated PCSC public shareholders: The unaffiliated public shareholders have the opportunity to evaluate and consider whether or not to redeem their public shares in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination. Non-redeeming public shareholders will have the opportunity to participate in the potential future growth of Freenome, but may face a number of potential detriments in connection with their continued investment, including the uncertainties and risks identified by the PCSC Board described more fully in “— The Special Committee’s and the PCSC Board’s Reasons for Approval of the Business Combination,” the various other risks associated with the Business Combination, the business of PCSC and the business of Freenome, as described further under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” the potential conflicts of interest described under “— Interests of the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s Directors and Officers in the Business Combination,” and the potential material dilution they may experience as described more fully in the section entitled “Dilution.” Redeeming public shareholders have the opportunity to receive their pro rata share of the aggregate amount on deposit in the trust account, less taxes paid and payable, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination. However, redeeming public shareholders face the potential of not realizing any future growth in value of Freenome following the Business Combination.
Opinion of Scalar, LLC
On December 4, 2025, at a meeting of the Special Committee, Scalar rendered its oral opinion to the Special Committee, subsequently confirmed in writing, as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, as of such date, to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholders (for purposes of such opinion and this summary, other than Freenome, the Sponsor, the Key Supporting Company Stockholders, the holders of PCSC Class A Shares who elect to redeem their shares prior to or in connection with the Business Combination, and the PIPE Investors, which we refer to collectively as the Excluded Parties) and (2) PCSC, of the Consideration (as defined in such opinion) to be paid by PCSC to the Freenome stockholders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement (without giving effect to any impact of the Business Combination on any particular PCSC Class A Shareholder other than in its capacity as a PCSC Class A Shareholder), based upon and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken, and other matters considered by Scalar in preparing its opinion. For purposes of Scalar’s opinion and this summary, the “Consideration” consisted of the total number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued for the shares of common stock and preferred stock of Freenome (collectively, “Company Shares”).
The full text of Scalar’s written opinion, dated December 4, 2025, which sets forth the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken, and other matters considered by Scalar in connection with the opinion, is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex L. The summary of Scalar’s opinion in this proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Scalar’s written opinion. Scalar’s opinion was provided for the information and assistance of Special Committee and does not constitute a recommendation as to how any stockholder of PCSC should vote or act (including with respect to any redemption rights) with respect to the Business Combination or any other matter.
In arriving at its opinion, Scalar, among other things:
reviewed a draft of the agreed form, dated November 12, 2025, of the Sponsor Letter Agreement;
reviewed a draft, dated December 3, 2025, of the Business Combination Agreement;
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reviewed a draft, dated November 3, 2025, of the Investor Subscription Agreements (the drafts described in these first three bullets, the “Reviewed Transaction Documents”);
reviewed certain publicly available business and financial information relating to PCSC and the Company;
reviewed certain historical financial information and other data relating to the Company that were provided to Scalar by the management of PCSC, approved for our use by PCSC and not publicly available;
reviewed certain management data relating to the business prospects of the Company that were provided to Scalar by the management of PCSC, approved for Scalar’s use by PCSC and not publicly available;
conducted discussions with members of the senior management of the Company concerning the business, operations, historical financial results and financial prospects of the Company and its addressable market and the Business Combination;
reviewed current and historical market prices of the PCSC Class A Shares;
reviewed certain financial and market data of the Company and compared that data with publicly available data for certain other companies similar to Freenome;
reviewed certain pro forma effects relating to the Business Combination, including estimated transaction costs and the effects of anticipated financings, approved for Scalar’s use by PCSC; and
conducted such other financial studies, analyses and investigations, and considered such other information, as Scalar deemed necessary or appropriate.
In performing its analysis and rendering its opinion, with PCSC’s consent, Scalar relied upon and assumed, without assuming liability or responsibility for independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of information that was publicly available or was furnished, or otherwise made available to Scalar or discussed with or reviewed by Scalar. Scalar further relied upon the assurances of the management of PCSC that the financial information provided had been prepared on a reasonable basis in accordance with industry practice, and that they were not aware of any information or facts that would make any information provided to Scalar inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.
Scalar assumed that the Business Combination will have the tax consequences described in discussions with, and materials furnished to Scalar by, representatives of the Company or PCSC, including that (i) the Domestication qualifies as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, (ii) the Mergers, taken together, will be treated as an integrated transaction that qualifies as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code, and (iii) the Mergers and the PIPE Financing, taken together, will be treated as an integrated transaction qualifying under Section 351(a) of the Code and Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder. Scalar is not a legal, accounting, regulatory, or tax expert and its opinion does not address any legal, regulatory, taxation, or accounting matters, as to which Scalar understood that PCSC obtained such advice as it deemed necessary from qualified professionals, and Scalar assumed the accuracy and veracity of all assessments made by such advisors to the Company or PCSC with respect to such matters.
In arriving at its opinion, with PCSC’s consent and without independent verification, Scalar relied upon and assumed that except as would not be in any way meaningful to Scalar’s analysis: (a) the final form of each of the Reviewed Transaction Documents, as executed by the parties thereto, will not differ from the drafts that Scalar reviewed, (b) the representations and warranties of all parties to the Business Combination Agreement, and any related transaction documents, are correct and that such parties will comply with and perform all covenants and agreements required to be complied with or performed by such parties under the Business Combination Agreement and any related transaction documents, (c) the Business Combination will be consummated in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and related transaction documents, without any waiver or amendment of any term or condition thereof, and (d) there had been no material change in the assets, financial condition, business or prospects of any party to the Business Combination Agreement since the date of the most recent financial statements and other information made available to Scalar. Additionally, Scalar assumed that all governmental, regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents necessary for the consummation of the Business Combination or otherwise contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement will be obtained without delay, limitation, restriction or condition and otherwise in a way that will not have any adverse effect on the Company or PCSC, or on the expected benefits of the Business Combination, in any way meaningful to Scalar’s analysis.
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In addition, Scalar relied upon (without independent verification and without expressing any view, opinion, representation, guaranty or warranty (in each case, express or implied)) the assessments, judgments and estimates of PCSC’s senior management and the Company’s senior management as to, among other things, (a) the potential impact on the Company of market, competitive and other trends in and prospects for, and governmental, regulatory and legislative matters relating to or affecting, the industry in which the Company operates and related industries, (b) the Company’s existing and future products, services, technology and intellectual property and the associated risks thereto (including, without limitation, the probabilities and timing of successful development and marketing thereof; the timing of successful regulatory approvals and clearances; compliance with relevant regulatory requirements; and the potential impact of competition thereon) and (c) PCSC’s and the Company’s existing and future relationships, agreements and arrangements with, and the ability to attract, retain and/or replace, key employees, suppliers and other commercial relationships (in each such case to the extent relevant to the Company, the Business Combination and its contemplated benefits). Scalar assumed that there will not be any developments with respect to any of the foregoing matters that would have an adverse effect on PCSC, the Company or the Business Combination (including the contemplated benefits thereof) or that otherwise would be meaningful in any respect to Scalar’s analyses or opinion.
Given PCSC’s nature as a special purpose acquisition company, for purposes of its opinion and with PCSC’s consent, Scalar assumed a value of $10.61 per PCSC Share in calculating the value of the New Freenome Common Stock to be issued as the Consideration under the Business Combination Agreement, with such $10.61 per share value being based on (a) $91,550,673.98, which was the value of the assets held in PCSC’s Trust Account as of November 30, 2025, divided by (b) 8,625,000, which was the number of outstanding PCSC Class A Shares subject to redemption as of October 31, 2025. In rendering its Opinion, Scalar did not express any view or opinion as to what the value of any PCSC Shares will be when issued pursuant to the Business Combination or the price or range of prices at which any PCSC Class A Shares, PCSC Class B Shares or other securities or financial instruments of or relating to PCSC may trade or otherwise be transferable at any time before or after announcement or consummation of the Business Combination. Additionally, Scalar expressed no opinion with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares.
In arriving at its opinion, Scalar did not perform any appraisals or valuations of any specific assets or liabilities (fixed, contingent or other) of the Company or PCSC and Scalar was not furnished or provided with any such appraisals or valuations, nor did Scalar evaluate the solvency of the Company or PCSC under any state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or similar matters. The analyses performed by Scalar in connection with its Opinion were going concern analyses, assuming the Business Combination was consummated in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. Scalar did not undertake any independent analysis of any pending or threatened litigation, regulatory action, possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities, to which the Company or PCSC was a party or may be subject, and at PCSC’s direction and with PCSC’s consent, Scalar’s opinion made no assumption concerning, and therefore did not consider, the possible assertion of claims, outcomes or damages arising out of any such matters.
Scalar’s opinion was necessarily based upon economic, monetary, market, and other conditions as in effect on, the information available to Scalar as of, and the facts and circumstances as they existed on, the date of Scalar’s written opinion and Scalar’s opinion speaks only as of such date; events occurring after that date could materially affect the assumptions used in preparing Scalar’s opinion. Scalar has not undertaken to update, reaffirm, or revise its opinion or otherwise comment upon any events occurring after the date of Scalar’s written opinion, material information provided to Scalar after that date, or any change in facts or circumstances that occurred after that date, and Scalar does not have any obligation to update, revise, or reaffirm its opinion.
Scalar’s opinion did not address PCSC’s underlying business decision to engage in the Business Combination, the relative merits of the Business Combination as compared to other business or investment strategies or transactions that might be available to PCSC, or whether the Consideration to be delivered to Freenome stockholders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement represents the best price obtainable. In connection with Scalar’s engagement, Scalar was not requested to, and did not, solicit interest from other parties with respect to an acquisition of, or other business combination with, PCSC or any other alternative transaction. Scalar’s opinion addressed only the fairness from a financial point of view, as of the date thereof, to PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties) of the Consideration to be paid by PCSC to the Freenome stockholders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. Scalar was not asked to, and did not, offer any opinion as to the terms, other than the Consideration to the extent expressly specified therein, of the Business Combination Agreement or any related documents or the form of the Business Combination or any related transaction (including any agreement or transaction between any Excluded Party and the Company or PCSC), including the fairness of the Business Combination to, or any consideration received in connection therewith by, any Excluded Parties, the holders of any class of securities, creditors, or other constituencies
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of PCSC, the Company, or any of their respective affiliates. Scalar was not asked to, and did not, offer any opinion with respect to any ongoing obligations of the Company, PCSC, or any of their respective affiliates (including any obligations with respect to governance, appraisal rights, preemptive rights, registration rights, voting rights, or otherwise) contained in any Reviewed Transaction Documents, any other agreement related to the Business Combination, or under applicable law, any allocation of the Consideration (or any portion thereof), or the fair market value of the Company, PCSC, PCSC’s ordinary shares, or the Company Shares. In addition, Scalar expressed no opinion as to the fairness of the amount or nature of any compensation to be received by any officers, directors, or employees of any parties to the Business Combination, any Excluded Parties, or any class of such persons, whether relative to the Consideration or otherwise. Scalar’s opinion (i) did not address the individual circumstances of specific holders of PCSC’s securities (including PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares) with respect to rights or aspects which may distinguish such holders or PCSC’s securities (including PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares) held by such holders, (ii) did not address, take into consideration or give effect to any existing or future rights, preferences, restrictions or limitations or other attributes of any such securities (including PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares) or holders (including the Sponsor), (iii) did not address any impact of the Business Combination on any particular PCSC Class A Shareholder other than in its capacity as a PCSC Class A Shareholder, and (iv) did not in any way address proportionate allocation or relative fairness (including, without limitation, the allocation of any consideration among or within any classes or groups of security holders or other constituents of PCSC or any other party). Scalar also did not address, or express a view with respect to, any acquisition of control or effective control of PCSC by any stockholder or group of stockholders of the Company. Scalar’s opinion should not be construed as creating any fiduciary duty of Scalar (or any of its affiliates) to any party.
Scalar’s opinion was provided for the information and assistance of the Special Committee (in its capacity as such) in connection with, and for the purpose of, its evaluation of the Business Combination, and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder as to how such stockholder should vote or act (including with respect to any redemption rights) with respect to the Business Combination or any other matter.
Summary of Scalar’s Financial Analysis
The following is a summary of the material financial analyses delivered by Scalar to the Special Committee in connection with rendering the opinion described above. The summary set forth below does not purport to be a complete description of the financial analyses performed or factors considered by, and underlying the opinion of, Scalar, nor does the order of the financial analyses described represent the relative importance or weight given to those financial analyses by Scalar. Scalar may have deemed various assumptions more or less probable than other assumptions, so the reference ranges resulting from any particular portion of the analyses summarized below should not be taken to be Scalar’s view of the actual value of the Company. Some of the summaries of the financial analyses set forth below include information presented in tabular format. In order to fully understand the financial analyses, the tables must be read together with the text of each summary, as the tables alone do not constitute a complete description of the financial analyses performed by Scalar. Considering the data in the tables below without considering all financial analyses or factors or the full narrative description of such analyses or factors, including the methodologies and assumptions underlying such analyses or factors, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the processes underlying Scalar’s financial analyses and its opinion.
In performing its analyses, Scalar made numerous assumptions with respect to industry performance, primarily that the market conditions, the competitive landscape, and the regulatory environment for the Company’s products would remain unchanged, and assumptions related to general business and economic conditions and other matters, many of which are beyond the control of PCSC, the Company, or any other parties to the Business Combination. These analyses do not purport to be appraisals or reflect the prices at which businesses or securities may actually be sold. Accordingly, the assumptions and estimates used in, and the results derived from, the financial analyses are inherently subject to substantial uncertainty. Except as otherwise noted, the following quantitative information, to the extent that it is based on market data, is based on market data as it existed on November 30, 2025, and is not necessarily indicative of current market conditions.
Assumed Value of New Freenome Common Stock
Given PCSC’s nature as a special purpose acquisition company, for purposes of its opinion and with PCSC’s consent, Scalar assumed a value of $10.61 per PCSC Share in calculating the value of the New Freenome Common Stock to be issued as the Consideration under the Business Combination Agreement, with such $10.61 per share value being based on (a) $91,550,673.98, which was the value of the assets held in PCSC’s Trust Account as of November 30,
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2025, divided by (b) 8,625,000, which was the number of outstanding PCSC Class A Shares subject to redemption as of October 31, 2025. In rendering its opinion, Scalar did not express any view or opinion as to what the value of any PCSC Shares will be when issued pursuant to the Business Combination or the price or range of prices at which any PCSC Class A Shares, PCSC Class B Shares or other securities or financial instruments of or relating to PCSC may trade or otherwise be transferable at any time before or after announcement or consummation of the Business Combination.
License Agreement Multiples Analysis
Scalar reviewed certain financial data for selected companies with publicly traded equity securities that had announced license agreements that Scalar deemed relevant for purposes of this analysis based on various factors, including the companies’ product offerings within the biotech industry and their business model. The financial data reviewed included:
Licensor enterprise value as of seven days prior to announcement, or “Licensor EV Pre-Announcement”;
Licensor enterprise value as of 30 days post-announcement, or “Licensor EV Post-Announcement”;
The announced nominal value of the potential license payments the licensor could receive pursuant to the license agreement, or “Potential License Payments”;
The change in enterprise value between the Licensor EV Pre-Announcement and the Licensor EV Post-Announcement, or “Change in EV”; and
The Change in EV divided by the Potential License Payments, or “Implied Multiple.”
The selected licensors and corresponding financial data included the following:
($ in thousands)
Selected Licensors
Date
Licensor EV
Pre-Announcement
Licensor EV
Post-Announcement
Potential
License
Payments
Change
in EV
Implied
Multiple
Rani Therapeutics, LLC
10/19/25
$25,382
$186,707
$185,000
$161,325
0.87x
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
09/02/25
$2,628,202
$4,483,618
$2,200,000
$1,855,416
0.84x
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc.
09/02/25
$1,186,953
$1,392,039
$530,000
$205,086
0.39x
BioArctic AB (publ)
08/26/25
$2,100,615
$2,523,069
$802,000
$422,454
0.53x
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
08/20/25
$10,798,568
$11,476,733
$1,035,000
$678,165
0.66x
Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.
06/25/25
$2,252,135
$2,440,795
$750,000
$188,660
0.25x
Agenus Inc.
06/03/25
$133,828
$202,918
$141,000
$69,090
0.49x
Bio-Thera Solutions, Ltd.
02/10/25
$1,098,540
$1,169,853
$164,500
$71,312
0.43x
Valneva SE
12/19/24
$360,695
$392,508
$41,300
$31,813
0.77x
Taking into account the results of the license agreement multiples analysis, Scalar applied a selected multiple range of 0.65x to 0.85x, which is within the range of observed implied multiples. Scalar observed a positive correlation between the Potential License Payments and the Implied Multiples, and Scalar noted that the total Announced Potential Value of Freenome’s license agreements ranked within the top quartile of the observed data. Given the total Announced Potential Value of Freenome’s license agreements and its positioning within the observed dataset, Scalar selected a 0.75x multiple as the midpoint of the range. The selected range of 0.65x and 0.85x is supported by the Implied Multiples from the selected licensors, and aligns with the third quartile and top quartile of the Implied Multiples that Scalar observed. These multiples are applied to the license agreement between Freenome and Exact Sciences with remaining announced potential value of $760 million, and estimated a remaining value between $494 million and $646 million for this license agreement. The $760 million figure is the result of reducing the total announced $885 million potential value for the $50 million convertible note investment received by Freenome and for the $75 million upfront cash payment Freenome received in November 2025 from Exact Sciences pursuant to this license agreement. Scalar, based on its own expertise, applied the selected multiple range of 0.65x and 0.85x to the license agreement between Freenome and Roche with remaining announced potential value of $134 million, and estimated a value between $87 million and $114 million for this license agreement. The $134 million figure is the result of reducing the total announced $209 million potential value for the $75 million convertible note that Freenome has already received from Roche. Scalar summed the aforementioned Exact Sciences license agreement and Roche license agreement values, and concluded a total value of Freenome’s license agreements between $581 million and $760 million and added pro forma net cash of $552 million, which was the sum of (i) the $60.2 million in cash on Freenome’s balance sheet as of June 30, 2025, (ii) an assumed
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$250 million of proceeds from the PIPE Financing, as directed by PCSC management, (iii) the $75 million proceeds from Roche’s convertible note investment into Freenome, (iv) the $50 million proceeds from Exact Sciences Convertible Note investment into Freenome, (v) the $75 million upfront payment by Exact Sciences to Freenome pursuant to the Exact Sciences license agreement, and (vi) the $91.6 million in cash in the Trust Account as of November 30, 2025, less the $50 million of debt on Freenome’s balance sheet as of June 30, 2025, to the total value of Freenome’s license agreements to calculate implied total equity value. The license agreement multiples analysis indicated implied total equity value reference ranges for Freenome of approximately $1,133,000,000 to $1,312,000,000, as compared to the fully-diluted value of the Consideration (as described and calculated below under “—Pro Forma Consideration Analysis”) of $1,259,657,005.
Scalar noted that the fully-diluted value of the Consideration was within the above range, which in Scalar’s view supported its assessment of the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Consideration to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties) and (2) PCSC.
Cost to Recreate Analysis – All Assets
Scalar reviewed Freenome’s research and development expenses beginning January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025. Research and development expenses incurred before 2021 were excluded on the basis that earlier development efforts were no longer relevant due to significant advancements in the underlying technology. The analysis included:
Freenome’s research and development expense for annual periods, or “R&D Expense”;
The estimated required rate of return on R&D Expense, or “Yearly Return”;
The product of Time Elapsed and Yearly Return, or “Total Expected Return”;
The product of R&D Expense and Total Expected Return, or “Entrepreneurial Incentive”; and
The sum of the R&D Expense and the Entrepreneurial Incentive, or “Cost to Recreate
As an illustrative example, the analysis, with an assumed Yearly Return of 25%, follows:
Period Ending*
($ in thousands)
R&D
Expense
Time
Elapsed
(years)
Yearly
Return
Total
Expected
Return
Entrepreneurial
Incentive
Cost to
Recreate
December 31, 2021
$147,123
3.9
25.0%
97.9%
$144,058
$291,181
December 31, 2022
$164,151
2.9
25.0%
72.9%
$119,693
$283,844
December 31, 2023
$228,255
1.9
25.0%
47.9%
$109,372
$337,627
December 31, 2024
$225,749
0.9
25.0%
22.9%
$51,734
$277,483
June 30, 2025
$94,866
0.4
25.0%
10.4%
$9,882
$104,748
*
All periods begin January 1 of the respective year
Obsolescence Adjustment Support
Scalar reviewed certain financial data for selected transactions that Scalar deemed relevant for purposes of the cost to recreate analysis to support an obsolescence adjustment to account for R&D Expense that is attributable to obsolete parts of Freenome’s product and technology. The analysis includes companies that were acquired in the selected transactions, which Scalar chose based on various factors, such as the acquired companies’ product offerings within the biotech industry and their business model. The financial data reviewed included:
The estimated period over which the applicable asset is expected to contribute a company’s future cash flows before becoming obsolete, or “Useful Life”; and
The inverse of the Useful Life, or “Annual Obsolescence
Acquired Company
Transaction Year
Useful Life
Annual Obsolescence
Curetis N.V.
2020
10
10.0%
Genomic Health, Inc.
2019
10
10.0%
HD Biosciences Co., Ltd.
2017
10
10.0%
Ipsogen SA
2011
10
10.0%
Boston Biochem, Inc.
2011
12
8.3%
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Acquired Company
Transaction Year
Useful Life
Annual Obsolescence
Tocris Holdings Ltd.
2011
15
6.7%
Astex Therapeutics Ltd.
2011
7
14.3%
SABiosciences Corporation
2009
10
10.0%
Fisher Scientific International Inc.
2006
9
11.1%
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.
2012
5
20.0%
Based on its review of the acquired companies in the selected transactions, Scalar applied an obsolescence adjustment to the cost to recreate analysis by applying Annual Obsolescence to the cost to recreate analysis. The analysis included:
100% less the product of Time Elapsed, rounded to the nearest integer, and the Annual Obsolescence, or “Obsolescence Adjustment”; and
The product of the Cost to Recreate and Obsolescence Adjustment, or “Total Cost to Recreate
As an illustrative example, the cost to recreate analysis with an assumed Yearly Return of 25%, with a selected 17.5% Annual Obsolescence applied, follows:
Period Ending*
($ in thousands)
Cost to Recreate
Time
Elapsed
Annual
Obsolescence
Obsolescence
Adjustment
Total Cost
to Recreate
December 31, 2021
$291,181
3.9
17.5%
30.0%
$87,354
December 31, 2022
$283,844
2.9
17.5%
47.5%
$134,826
December 31, 2023
$337,627
1.9
17.5%
65.0%
$219,458
December 31, 2024
$277,483
0.9
17.5%
82.5%
$228,924
June 30, 2025
$104,748
0.4
17.5%
100.0%
$104,748
Plus: Pro Forma Net Cash
 
 
 
 
$551,710,764
Total
 
 
 
 
$1,327,020,205
*
All periods begin January 1 of the respective year
Scalar, based on its own expertise, performed the aforementioned cost to recreate analysis using selected Yearly Returns ranging from 20% to 30%. The selected range was informed by published required rate of return studies, such as the 2025 Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Study that reports required rates of return ranging from 23% to 32% for late-stage companies and the required rates of return studies by Scherlis, et al. and Shalman et al. that suggest a range of 20% to 35% for Bridge/IPO stage companies. The selected range of 20% to 30% falls within the ranges observed in these studies and was selected given the Company’s stage of development.
Scalar selected Annual Obsolescence between 15% and 20%. Using the Yearly Return and Annual Obsolescence inputs, the cost to recreate analysis indicated implied total equity value reference ranges for Freenome of approximately $1,214,000,000 to $1,452,000,000, as compared to the Fully-Diluted Value of the Transaction Consideration (as described and calculated below under “—Pro Forma Consideration Analysis”) of $1,259,657,005.
Scalar noted that the fully-diluted value of the Consideration was within the above range, which in Scalar’s view supported its assessment of the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Consideration to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties) and (2) PCSC.
Pro Forma Consideration Analysis
Utilizing pro forma ownership information provided by PCSC management and the assumptions described above (assuming a value of $10.61 per share of New Freenome Common Stock), Scalar calculated the aggregate implied value of the pro forma shares of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding following the consummation of the Business Combination. These calculations are summarized below:
 
# of shares
Value*
PCSC Class A Shares
8,625,000
$91,550,674
PCSC Class B Shares
2,156,250
22,887,668
PCSC Class A Private Placement Shares
286,250
3,038,421
Company Shares (“Consideration”)
76,234,625
809,197,836
Roche Investment Shares
6,370,313
67,618,134
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# of shares
Value*
Perceptive PIPE Investment Shares
2,500,000
26,536,427
RA Capital PIPE Investment Shares
5,000,000
53,072,854
Third-Party PIPE Investment Shares
17,500,000
185,754,991
Cash transaction expenses
N/A
17,625,000
Fully-Diluted Value of Transaction Consideration
118,672,438
$1,259,657,005
*
Value is the product of the # of shares and $10.6145709
Scalar noted that the fully-diluted value of the Consideration, as described above, was within the reference ranges calculated in the licensing agreement analysis and the cost to recreate analysis described above, which in Scalar’s view supported its assessment of the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Consideration to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties) and (2) PCSC.
Implied Pro Forma Share Value Analysis
Utilizing the implied total equity value reference ranges for Freenome from the licensing agreement multiples analysis and cost to recreate analysis, the pro forma ownership information provided by PCSC management and the assumptions described above, Scalar calculated the implied pro forma value of a share of New Freenome Common Stock after giving effect to the Business Combination. This analysis took into consideration the impact of the pro forma dilution described above in calculating the fully-diluted value of the Consideration. These calculations are summarized below:
 
Implied Pro Forma Value per share of New Freenome Common Stock
 
Low
Middle
High
Average of Pro Forma Value per share of New Freenome Common Stock derived from the licensing agreement multiples analysis and cost to recreate analysis
$9.89
$10.73
$11.65
Scalar noted that the assumed value of a share of New Freenome Common Stock of $10.61 was within the reference ranges calculated by the average of the licensing agreement and cost to recreate analyses described above, which in Scalar’s view supported its assessment of the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Consideration to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties) and (2) PCSC.
General
The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and is not necessarily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. Selecting portions of the analyses or of the summary set forth above, without considering the analyses as a whole, could create an incomplete view of the processes underlying Scalar’s opinion. In arriving at its fairness determination, Scalar considered the results of all of its analyses and did not attribute any particular weight to any factor or analysis considered by it. Rather, Scalar made its determination as to fairness on the basis of its experience and professional judgment after considering the results of all of its analyses. No company or transaction used in the above analyses as a comparison is directly comparable to PCSC or Freenome or the Business Combination.
Scalar’s financial analyses and opinion were only one of many factors taken into consideration by the Special Committee in its evaluation of the Business Combination. Consequently, the analyses described above should not be viewed as determinative of the views of the Special Committee, the PCSC Board, or management of PCSC with respect to the Consideration or as to whether the Special Committee would have been willing to determine that different consideration was fair to PCSC and its shareholders. The Consideration was determined through arm’s-length negotiations between PCSC and the Company and was approved by the Special Committee and the PCSC Board. Scalar did not advise the PCSC Board during these negotiations, nor did it recommend any specific amount of consideration to PCSC, the Special Committee or the PCSC Board or that any specific amount of consideration constituted the only appropriate consideration for the Business Combination. The foregoing summary does not purport to be a complete description of the analyses performed by Scalar in connection with the fairness opinion and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the written opinion of Scalar attached hereto as Annex L.
Scalar and its affiliates are engaged in transaction advisory, financial reporting, litigation consulting, tax and other financial and non-financial activities and services for various persons and entities. Scalar was engaged by the Special
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Committee to render its opinion to the Special Committee and Scalar received a fee of $225,000 from PCSC for providing its services and rendering its opinion. No portion of these fees was refundable or contingent upon the consummation of the Business Combination or the conclusion reached in Scalar’s opinion. PCSC has also agreed to indemnify Scalar against certain liabilities and reimburse Scalar for certain expenses in connection with Scalar’s services. In the past two years, Scalar and its affiliates have not provided any other advisory services to PCSC or its affiliates for which Scalar and its affiliates received compensation. Since January 1, 2024, Scalar has performed valuation services for affiliates of the Sponsor for which Scalar received approximately $340,000 in aggregate compensation. Scalar and its affiliates may also seek to provide such services to the Company, PCSC, and their respective affiliates in the future and expect to receive fees for the rendering of these services. In the ordinary course of business, certain of Scalar’s employees and affiliates, or entities in which they have invested, may hold or trade, for their own accounts and the accounts of their investors, securities of the Company and PCSC and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in such securities.
The issuance of Scalar’s opinion was approved by an authorized committee of Scalar.
The Special Committee selected Scalar to provide its opinion in connection with the Business Combination based on Scalar’s reputation and experience. Scalar is a valuation firm that has substantial experience in transactions similar to the Business Combination.
Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Executive Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination
In considering the recommendation of the PCSC Board in favor of approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal, PCSC shareholders should keep in mind that the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors have interests in the Business Combination that are different from or in addition to (and which may conflict with) the interests of unaffiliated PCSC shareholders. Further, PCSC’s officers and directors have additional fiduciary or contractual obligations to other entities pursuant to which such officer or director is or will be required to present a business combination opportunity to such entity, which are set forth in more detail in the section titled “Information About PCSC—Conflicts of Interest.” We believe there were no such opportunities that were not presented as a result of the existing fiduciary or contractual obligations of our officers and directors to other entities. The PCSC Board was aware of and considered these interests, among other matters, in evaluating and negotiating the Business Combination and Business Combination Agreement and in recommending to our shareholders that they vote in favor of the proposals to be presented at the extraordinary general meeting, including the Business Combination Proposal. PCSC shareholders should take these interests into account in deciding whether to approve the proposals presented at the extraordinary general meeting, including the Business Combination Proposal. These interests include, among other things:
the fact that the Sponsor invested in PCSC an aggregate of $2,887,500, comprised of the $25,000 purchase price for 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares, or approximately $0.01 per share, and the $2,862,500 purchase price for 286,250 private placement shares at a purchase price of $10.00 per share. Subsequent to the initial purchase of the PCSC Class B Shares by the Sponsor, the Sponsor transferred 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, to each of PCSC’s three independent directors, being Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song M.D., and Harlan W. Waksal, M.D. Such shares will have a significantly higher value at the time of the Business Combination or be worthless if the Business Combination is not consummated and PCSC is liquidated. Assuming a trading price of $13.58 per share of New Freenome Common Stock (based upon the closing price of the PCSC Class A Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 6, 2026), such 2,442,500 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that are expected to be issued to our initial shareholders at Closing would have an implied aggregate market value of $33.12 million (based upon the closing price of the PCSC Class A Shares on January 6, 2026). However, given that such shares of New Freenome Common Stock will be subject to certain restrictions, including those described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC believes such shares of New Freenome Common Stock have less value. Even if the trading price of the New Freenome Common Stock were as low as approximately $1.19 per share, the aggregate market value of such shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by the initial shareholders would be approximately equal to the initial investment in PCSC by the initial shareholders. Therefore, the Sponsor and its affiliates could earn a positive rate of return on their investments, even if other PCSC shareholders experience a negative rate of return in New Freenome and PCSC’s directors and officers and the Sponsor may have a conflict of interest in determining whether a particular business is an appropriate business with which to effectuate an initial business combination;
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the fact that, as a result of the low purchase price paid for the PCSC Class B Shares, if the Business Combination is completed, the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal) are likely to be able to make a substantial profit on their investment in PCSC even at a time when the New Freenome Common Stock has lost significant value. Accordingly, the economic interests of the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors diverge from the economic interests of public shareholders because the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors will realize a gain on its investment from the completion of any business combination while public shareholders will realize a gain only if the post-closing trading price exceeds $10.00 per share;
the fact that the initial shareholders have agreed not to redeem any PCSC Shares held by them in connection with a shareholder vote to approve a Business Combination;
the fact that the initial shareholders have agreed to vote any PCSC Shares owned by them in favor of the Business Combination Proposal;
the fact that the initial shareholders have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the trust account with respect to any PCSC Shares (other than public shares subsequently acquired by them) held by them if the Business Combination is not approved and PCSC fails to complete the Business Combination by June 13, 2026;
the fact that the Business Combination Agreement provides for the continued indemnification of PCSC’s existing directors and officers and requires PCSC to purchase, or cause to be purchased, at or prior to the Effective Time, and New Freenome to maintain in effect for a period of six years after the Effective Time, a “tail” policy providing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage for certain PCSC directors and officers after the Business Combination;
the fact that the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers and directors will lose their entire investment in PCSC and will not be reimbursed for any loans extended, fees due or out-of-pocket expenses incurred on PCSC’s behalf related to identifying, investigating, negotiating and completing an initial business combination if the Business Combination is not consummated by June 13, 2026. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC does not owe the Sponsor any outstanding sums pursuant to any working capital loans, promissory notes, the existing administrative services and indemnification agreement between PCSC and the Sponsor, or otherwise;
the fact that, in connection with the Closing and immediately prior to the Effective Time, the Sponsor may elect to contribute Working Capital Loans, of up to $3,000,000, to PCSC in exchange for Working Capital Shares, which are convertible at the option of the Sponsor into shares of New Freenome Common Stock, at a conversion price of $10.00 per share;
the fact that if the trust account is liquidated, including in the event PCSC is unable to complete an initial business combination within the required time period, the Sponsor has agreed to indemnify PCSC to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are not reduced below $10.00 per public share, or such lesser per public share amount as is in the trust account, by the claims of prospective target businesses with which PCSC has entered into an acquisition agreement or claims of any third party for services rendered or products sold to PCSC, but only if such a vendor or target business has not executed a waiver of any and all rights to seek access to the trust account;
the fact that if the Business Combination or another business combination is not consummated by June 13, 2026, PCSC will cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding PCSC Class A Shares for cash and, subject to the approval of its remaining shareholders and the PCSC Board, liquidating and dissolving;
the fact that the Investor Rights Agreement was entered into with the initial shareholders, the Perceptive PIPE Investor and certain Freenome stockholders, which, among other things, (a) gives the initial shareholders, the Perceptive PIPE Investor and certain Freenome stockholders certain registration rights, including the right to have the offer and sale of their shares of New Freenome Common Stock registered on a resale registration statement to be filed by New Freenome shortly after the consummation of the Business Combination;
the fact that the Sponsor Letter Agreement was executed with the initial shareholders, pursuant to which the initial shareholders, among other things, waive all adjustments to the conversion ratio set forth in the Existing Governing Documents with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares, and agree to be bound by certain transfer restrictions with respect to PCSC Shares prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, in each case subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome or the initial shareholders in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement;
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the fact that the Perceptive PIPE Investor has entered into a subscription agreement to purchase 5,500,000 shares in the PIPE Financing, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Subscription Agreement executed by the Perceptive PIPE Investor. For more information on the assumptions underlying the number of shares described in the foregoing as being issuable on the Closing Date, please see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC—PCSC shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that PCSC’s current shareholders have on the management of New Freenome;”
the fact that the Perceptive PIPE Investor, which is an affiliate of the Sponsor and certain of PCSC’s directors and officers, has a fully diluted equity ownership stake in Freenome of 7.89% (representing shares of Series B, C, D and F Freenome Preferred Stock), which, assuming a no redemption scenario, will convert into 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, or an approximately 12.04% equity stake in New Freenome in connection with the Business Combination. PCSC estimates that, at the Closing, if unrestricted and freely tradeable, such shares would be valued at approximately $184.1 million, based on the $13.58 closing price of the PCSC Class A Shares on January 6, 2026. However, given that such shares of New Freenome Common Stock will be subject to certain restrictions, including those described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC believes such shares have less value. See the assumptions underlying such ownership percentages described in the section entitled “Beneficial Ownership of Securities” and more information to consider under “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC—PCSC shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that PCSC’s current shareholders have on the management of New Freenome.” Actual number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable on the Closing Date will be determined pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreements and the Business Combination Agreement, as applicable;
the fact that Dr. Hukkelhoven, an executive officer of the Perceptive PIPE Investor, is a director of Freenome;
the fact that Joseph Edelman, Adam Stone, Michael Altman and Sam Cohn are affiliated with the Perceptive PIPE Investor;
the right of the Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor to hold shares of New Freenome Common Stock following the Business Combination, subject to the terms and conditions of the lock-up restrictions; and
the fact that PCSC may be entitled to distribute or pay over funds held by PCSC outside the Trust Account to the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates prior to the Closing.
Compensation to be Received by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s Officers and Directors in Connection with the Business Combination and PIPE Financing
Set forth below is a summary of the amount of compensation and securities received or to be received by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors in connection with the Business Combination and PIPE Financing.
 
Securities to be Received
Other Compensation
The Sponsor
Assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario: (i) 2,066,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares in the Domestication, which were initially purchased prior to PCSC’s initial public offering for approximately $0.01 per share and (ii) 286,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares in the Domestication, which were initially purchased in a private placement that closed concurrently with PCSC’s initial public offering at a price of $10.00 per
Reimbursement for Working Capital Loans to PCSC. To date, PCSC has no outstanding borrowings under Working Capital Loans.

$15,000 per month through the Closing for office space, secretarial and administrative services. As of December 31, 2025, PCSC incurred $180,000 in fees for these services, of which such amount is included in accrued expenses in PCSC’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2025.

Continued indemnification and the continuation of directors’ and officer’s liability insurance after the Business Combination.
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Securities to be Received
Other Compensation
 
share.
 
 
 
 
Perceptive PIPE Investor
Assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario: (i) 5,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock purchased by the Perceptive PIPE Investor for $10.00 per share in the PIPE Financing, for an aggregate amount of $55.0 million, and (iii) 5,615,003 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of Freenome capital stock in the First Merger, which is determined by reference to the Exchange Ratio.
Continued indemnification after the Business Combination.
 
 
 
PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal)
Each will receive 30,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock upon the exchange of 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by them in the Domestication, which shares were issued to them as consideration for services rendered to PCSC.
Reimbursement for Working Capital Loans to PCSC. To date, PCSC has no outstanding borrowings under Working Capital Loans.

Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred related to identifying, negotiating, investigating and completing the Business Combination; no such amounts are outstanding as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus.

Continued indemnification and the continuation of directors’ and officer’s liability insurance after the Business Combination.
The securities to be issued to the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors may result in a material dilution of the equity interests of non-redeeming public shareholders. PCSC’s independent directors are not members of the Sponsor and are not affiliates of the Perceptive PIPE Investor. None of the funds in the trust account will be used to compensate our officers or directors. Except for administrative services fees and office rental fees paid or to be paid to the Sponsor, no compensation of any kind, including finder’s and consulting fees, have been paid or will be paid to the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, officers and directors, or any of their respective affiliates, for services rendered prior to or in connection with the completion of the Business Combination. However, as detailed above, these individuals will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities on our behalf such as identifying potential target businesses and performing due diligence on suitable business combinations, as discussed above. The reimbursement of expenses and advances to the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, and PCSC’s officers and directors may result in a material dilution of the equity interests of non-redeeming public shareholders.
Certain Engagements in Connection with the Business Combination
PCSC engaged Jefferies and Leerink Partners as joint lead placement agents of the PIPE Financing, and PCSC engaged Jefferies as its lead financial advisor and lead capital markets advisor, and Leerink Partners as its joint capital markets advisor. PCSC agreed to pay each of Jefferies and Leerink Partners a fee equal to $2.0 million at the Closing.
In addition, each of Jefferies and Leerink Partners is a full-service securities firm engaged in a wide range of activities for its own accounts and the accounts of others including securities underwriting, trading and brokerage activities, financing, investment banking and management, prime brokerage, individual wealth management, commodities and derivatives trading, foreign exchange, and financial advisory services. Each of Jefferies and Leerink Partners (and each their respective affiliates, directors and officers), in the course of their business, may, for its own account or the accounts of others, hold long or short positions, finance positions, and may trade or otherwise structure
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and effect transactions, in any of PCSC’s or any other company’s debt or equity securities or loans or any related derivative instrument. In addition, at any given time each of the placement agents and/or any of their affiliates may have been and/or could be engaged by one or more entities that may be competitors with, or otherwise adverse to, PCSC in matters unrelated to any proposed transaction.
Expected Accounting Treatment of the Business Combination
See the section entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information—Anticipated Accounting Treatment of the Business Combination.
Regulatory Matters
Under the HSR Act and the rules that have been promulgated thereunder by the FTC, certain transactions may not be consummated unless information has been furnished to the Antitrust Division and the FTC and certain waiting period requirements have been satisfied. The Business Combination is subject to these requirements and may not be completed until the expiration of a 30-day waiting period following the filing of the required Notification and Report Forms with the Antitrust Division and the FTC or until early termination is granted. If the FTC or the Antitrust Division issues a second request within the initial 30-day waiting period, the waiting period with respect to the Business Combination will be extended for an additional period of 30 calendar days, which will begin on the date on which the filing parties each certify compliance with the second request. Complying with a second request can take a significant period of time.
Each of PCSC and Freenome filed a Notification and Report Form with the FTC and the Antitrust Division in connection with the Business Combination on December 29, 2025. The initial 30-day waiting period will expire at 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on January 28, 2026.
At any time before or after consummation of the Business Combination, notwithstanding termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act, the applicable competition authorities could take such action under applicable antitrust laws as each deems necessary or desirable in the public interest, including seeking to enjoin the consummation of the Business Combination. Private parties may also seek to take legal action under the antitrust laws under certain circumstances. There is no assurance that the Antitrust Division, the FTC, any state attorney general, or any other government authority will not attempt to challenge the Business Combination on antitrust grounds, and, if such a challenge is made, we cannot assure you as to its result.
Neither PCSC nor Freenome is aware of any material regulatory approvals or actions that are required for completion of the Business Combination other than the expiration or early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act. It is presently contemplated that if any such additional regulatory approvals or actions are required, those approvals or actions will be sought. There can be no assurance, however, that any additional approvals or actions will be obtained.
Vote Required for Approval
The approval of the Business Combination Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on the proposal.
The Business Combination Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Therefore, if each of the Condition Precedent Proposals is not approved, the Business Combination Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by shareholders of PCSC. The initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 ordinary shares of PCSC, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. We will need at least 1,246,667 PCSC Shares, in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to constitute a quorum. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of the Business Combination Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of the Business Combination Proposal to approve it.
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Resolution
The full text of the resolution to be passed is as follows:
“RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that subject to the approval of the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, the entry of PCSC into the Business Combination Agreement, dated December 5, 2025 (as it may be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, and Freenome Holdings, Inc. (in the form attached to the proxy statement/prospectus of the meeting as Annex A), the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the performance by PCSC of its obligations thereunder thereby be ratified, approved, adopted and confirmed in all respects.”
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
THE PCSC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE PCSC SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION PROPOSAL.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
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DOMESTICATION PROPOSAL
Overview
As discussed in this proxy statement/prospectus, PCSC is asking its Class B Shareholders to approve, by special resolution, a change of PCSC’s jurisdiction of incorporation by de-registering as an exempted company from the Cayman Registrar and transfer by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with the Existing Governing Documents, Section 388 of the DGCL, and Part 12 of the Cayman Companies Act. To effect the Domestication, PCSC will (i) file a notice of de-registration with the Cayman Registrar, together with the necessary accompanying documents, (ii) file a Certificate of Domestication with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, together with the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation, in each case, in accordance with the provisions thereof and Section 388 of the DGCL, and (iii) obtain a certificate of de-registration from the Cayman Registrar, pursuant to which PCSC will be domesticated and continue as a Delaware corporation. In connection with the Domestication and simultaneously with the Business Combination, the corporate name of PCSC will change to Freenome, Inc. The Domestication is to occur one business day prior to the prior to the Closing Date.
Under the Business Combination Agreement, the approval of the Domestication Proposal is also a condition to the consummation of the Business Combination.
In accordance with applicable law, the Certificate of Domestication will provide that at the effective time of the Domestication, by virtue of the Domestication, and without any action on the part of any shareholder, each then issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share will convert automatically, on a one-for-one basis, into one share of New Freenome Common Stock.
The Domestication Proposal, if approved, will approve a change of PCSC’s jurisdiction of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware. Accordingly, while PCSC is currently governed by the Cayman Companies Act, upon the Domestication, New Freenome will be governed by the DGCL. We encourage shareholders to carefully consult the information set out below under “Comparison of Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights.” Additionally, we note that if the Domestication Proposal is approved, then PCSC will also ask its Class B Shareholders to approve the Governing Documents Proposals (discussed below), which, if approved, will replace the Existing Governing Documents with a new certificate of incorporation and bylaws of New Freenome under the DGCL. The Proposed Governing Documents differ in certain material respects from the Existing Governing Documents and we encourage shareholders to carefully consult the information set out below under “Governing Documents Proposals,” the Existing Governing Documents of PCSC, attached as exhibit 3.1 of this registration statement on Form S-4 and the Proposed Governing Documents of New Freenome, attached hereto as Annex H and Annex I.
Reasons for the Domestication
Our board of directors believes that there are significant advantages to us that will arise as a result of a change of our domicile to Delaware and it would be in the best interests of PCSC, simultaneously with the completion of the Business Combination, to effect the Domestication. Further, our board of directors believes that any direct benefit that the DGCL provides to a corporation also indirectly benefits its stockholders, who are the owners of the corporation. In addition, because Freenome principally operates within the U.S., it was the view of our board of directors that New Freenome should be structured as a corporation organized in the U.S. The board of directors believes that there are several reasons why a reincorporation in Delaware is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole. As explained in more detail below, these additional reasons can be summarized as follows:
Prominence, Predictability, and Flexibility of Delaware Law. For many years Delaware has followed a policy of encouraging incorporation in its state and, in furtherance of that policy, has been a leader in adopting, construing, and implementing comprehensive, flexible corporate laws responsive to the legal and business needs of corporations organized under its laws. Many corporations have chosen Delaware initially as a state of incorporation or have subsequently changed corporate domicile to Delaware. Because of Delaware’s prominence as the state of incorporation for many major corporations, both the legislature and courts in Delaware have demonstrated the ability and a willingness to act quickly and effectively to meet changing business needs. The DGCL is frequently revised and updated to accommodate changing legal and business needs and is more comprehensive, widely used and interpreted than other state corporate laws. This favorable corporate and regulatory environment is attractive to businesses such as Freenome’s.
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Well-Established Principles of Corporate Governance. There is substantial judicial precedent in the Delaware courts as to the legal principles applicable to measures that may be taken by a corporation and to the conduct of a company’s board of directors, such as under the business judgment rule and other standards. Because the judicial system is based largely on legal precedents, the abundance of Delaware case law provides clarity and predictability to many areas of corporate law. We believe such clarity would be advantageous to New Freenome, its board of directors and management to make corporate decisions and take corporate actions with greater assurance as to the validity and consequences of those decisions and actions. Further, investors and securities professionals are generally more familiar with Delaware corporations, and the laws governing such corporations, increasing their level of comfort with Delaware corporations relative to other jurisdictions. The Delaware courts have developed considerable expertise in dealing with corporate issues, and a substantial body of case law has developed construing Delaware law and establishing public policies with respect to corporate legal affairs. Moreover, Delaware’s vast body of law on the fiduciary duties of directors provides appropriate protection for New Freenome’s stockholders from possible abuses by directors and officers.
Increased Ability to Attract and Retain Qualified Directors. Reincorporation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware is attractive to directors, officers, and stockholders alike. New Freenome’s incorporation in Delaware may make New Freenome more attractive to future candidates for our board of directors, because many such candidates are already familiar with Delaware corporate law from their past business experience. To date, we have not experienced difficulty in retaining directors or officers, but directors of public companies are exposed to significant potential liability. Thus, candidates’ familiarity and comfort with Delaware laws—especially those relating to director indemnification (as discussed below)—draw such qualified candidates to Delaware corporations. Our board of directors therefore believes that providing the benefits afforded directors by Delaware law will enable New Freenome to compete more effectively with other public companies in the recruitment of talented and experienced directors and officers. Moreover, Delaware’s vast body of law on the fiduciary duties of directors provides appropriate protection for our stockholders from possible abuses by directors and officers.
The frequency of claims and litigation pursued against directors and officers has greatly expanded the risks facing directors and officers of corporations in carrying out their respective duties. The amount of time and money required to respond to such claims and to defend such litigation can be substantial. While both Cayman and Delaware law permit a corporation to include a provision in its governing documents to reduce or eliminate the monetary liability of directors for breaches of fiduciary duty in certain circumstances, we believe that, in general, Delaware law is more developed and provides more guidance than Cayman law on matters regarding a company’s ability to limit director liability. As a result, we believe that the corporate environment afforded by Delaware will enable the surviving corporation to compete more effectively with other public companies in attracting and retaining new directors.
Reasons for Name Change
Our board of directors believes that it would be in the best interests of PCSC to, in connection with the Domestication and simultaneously with the Business Combination, change its corporate name to Freenome, Inc. to more accurately reflect the business purpose and activities of Freenome.
Regulatory Approvals; Third-Party Consents
PCSC is not required to make any filings or to obtain any approvals or clearances from any antitrust regulatory authorities in the U.S. or other countries in order to complete the Domestication. However, because the Domestication is intended to occur one business day prior to the Business Combination, it will not occur unless the Business Combination can be completed, which will require the approvals as described under “Business Combination Proposal.” PCSC must comply with applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws in connection with the Domestication, including the filing with Nasdaq of a press release disclosing the Domestication, among other things.
The Domestication will not breach any covenants or agreements binding upon PCSC and will not be subject to any additional federal or state regulatory requirements, except compliance with the laws of the Cayman Islands and Delaware necessary to effect the Domestication.
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Expected Accounting Treatment of the Domestication
There will be no accounting effect or change in the carrying amount of the consolidated assets and liabilities of PCSC as a result of the Domestication. The business, capitalization, assets and liabilities and financial statements of New Freenome immediately following the Domestication will be the same as those of PCSC immediately prior to the Domestication.
Vote Required for Approval
Approval of the Domestication Proposal requires a special resolution of the Class B Shareholders, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds majority of the votes cast by the holders of issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Domestication Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting and otherwise will have no effect on the Domestication Proposal because the Domestication Proposal requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of votes cast and an abstention and broker non-vote is not a vote cast.
The Domestication Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Therefore, if each of the Condition Precedent Proposals is not approved, the Domestication Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by holders of PCSC Class B Shares.
The outstanding PCSC Class B Shares are exclusively owned by the initial shareholders, being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal). Accordingly, the initial shareholders will be able to approve the Domestication Proposal without the vote of any other shareholder of PCSC.
Resolution
The full text of the resolution to be passed is as follows:
RESOLVED, as a special resolution of the Class B Shareholders, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, PCSC de-register from the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware pursuant to Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands and Section 388 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and, immediately upon being de-registered in the Cayman Islands, PCSC be continued and domesticated as a corporation under the laws of the state of Delaware and, conditional upon, and with effect from, the registration of PCSC as a corporation in the State of Delaware, the name of PCSC be changed from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.”
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
THE PCSC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT CLASS B SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE DOMESTICATION PROPOSAL.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, the Sponsor and PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
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GOVERNING DOCUMENTS PROPOSALS
If the Domestication Proposal is approved and the Business Combination is consummated, PCSC will replace the Existing Governing Documents, with a proposed new certificate of incorporation (the “Proposed Certificate of Incorporation”) and proposed new bylaws (the “Proposed Bylaws” and, together with the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation, the “Proposed Governing Documents”) of New Freenome, in each case, under the DGCL.
PCSC’s Class B Shareholders are asked to consider and vote upon and to adopt by special resolution the Proposed Governing Documents, replacing the Existing Governing Documents. We refer to this proposal as the “Governing Documents Proposal.”
The Governing Documents Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Therefore, if each of the Condition Precedent Proposals is not approved, the Governing Documents Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by holders of PCSC Class B Shares.
The following is a summary of the key changes effected by the Proposed Governing Documents:
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Name Change: Change our name from Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp to “Freenome, Inc.”
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Corporate Purpose: Provide that the purpose of the post-combination company is “to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the DGCL” and to delete all provisions pertaining to a blank-check company.
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Authorized Shares: Provide for a single class of common stock of New Freenome, entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held of record by such holder on all matters on which stockholders generally are entitled to vote (other than certain amendments relating to preferred stock) and provide for a capital structure of Freenome that will enable it to continue as an operating company governed by the DGCL. The capital structure of PCSC will be changed from (i) 479,000,000 PCSC Class A Shares, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares and 1,000,000 preference shares to (ii) 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated New Freenome preferred stock.
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Exclusive Forum Provisions: Establish that, unless New Freenome consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of New Freenome, (ii) any action asserting a claim of, or a claim based on, a breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or other employee or stockholder of New Freenome to New Freenome or New Freenome’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation or the Proposed Bylaws (including the interpretation, validity or enforceability thereof) or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine; provided, however, that the exclusive forum provision will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Unless New Freenome consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the U.S. shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
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Adoption of Supermajority Vote Requirement in certain instances: Establish that the Proposed Bylaws may be amended by the New Freenome Board or by the stockholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment, voting as a single class; provided that if the New Freenome Board recommends that stockholders approve such amendment, it shall only require a majority vote.
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Removal of Directors: Provide that any director may be removed only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors, subject to the rights, if any, of any series of New Freenome preferred stock.
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Action by Written Consent of the Stockholders: Eliminate the right of stockholders to act by written consent.
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Provisions Related to Status as Blank Check Company: Provide for certain amendments to better reflect New Freenome’s existence as an operating company. For example, the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation would remove the requirement to dissolve New Freenome and allow it to continue as a corporate entity with perpetual existence following the consummation of the Business Combination.
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Reasons for the Amendments
The PCSC Board’s reasons for proposing the Proposed Governing Documents are set forth below. The following is a summary of the key changes effected by the Proposed Governing Documents, but this summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Proposed Governing Documents, copies of which are included as Annex H and Annex I:
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Names Change: Currently, our name is Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp. The PCSC Board believes the name of the post-combination company should more closely align with the name of the post-Business Combination operating business and therefore has proposed the name change.
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Corporate Purpose: The PCSC Board believes this change is appropriate to remove language applicable to a blank check company.
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Authorized Shares: The principal purpose of this proposal is to provide for an authorized capital structure of New Freenome that will enable it to continue as an operating company governed by the DGCL. The PCSC Board believes that it is important for New Freenome to have available for issuance a number of authorized shares of common stock and preferred stock sufficient to support its growth and to provide flexibility for future corporate needs.
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Exclusive Forum Provisions: Adopting Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation is intended to assist New Freenome in avoiding multiple lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions regarding the same matter. The ability to require such claims to be brought in a single forum will help to assure consistent consideration of the issues, the application of a relatively known body of case law and level of expertise and should promote efficiency and cost-savings in the resolutions of such claims. The PCSC Board believes that the Delaware courts are best suited to address disputes involving such matters given that after the Domestication, New Freenome will be incorporated in Delaware. Delaware law generally applies to such matters and the Delaware courts have a reputation for expertise in corporate law matters. Delaware offers a specialized Court of Chancery to address corporate law matters, with streamlined procedures and processes, which help provide relatively quick decisions. This accelerated schedule can minimize the time, cost and uncertainty of litigation for all parties. The Court of Chancery has developed considerable expertise with respect to corporate law issues, as well as a substantial and influential body of case law construing Delaware’s corporate law and long-standing precedent regarding corporate governance. This provides stockholders and the post-combination company with more predictability regarding the outcome of intra-corporate disputes. In the event the Court of Chancery does not have jurisdiction, the other state or, if applicable, federal courts located in Delaware would be the most appropriate forums because these courts have more expertise on matters of Delaware law compared to other jurisdictions. The choice of forum provision is intended to apply to the fullest extent permitted by law to the above-specified types of actions and proceedings, including any derivative actions asserting claims under state law or the federal securities laws, and is intended to require, in each case, to the fullest extent permitted by law, that (i) any Securities Act claims be brought in the federal district courts of the U.S. in accordance with the choice of forum provision and (ii) suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by Exchange Act be brought in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The provision does not apply to any direct claims brought by New Freenome’s shareholders on their own behalf, or on behalf of any class of similarly situated shareholders, under the Exchange Act. In addition, this amendment would promote judicial fairness and avoid conflicting results, as well as make New Freenome’s defense of applicable claims less disruptive and more economically feasible, principally by avoiding duplicative discovery.
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Adoption of Supermajority Vote Requirement in certain instances: The Existing Governing Documents provide that amendments may be made by a special resolution under the Cayman Companies Act, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon and who vote at a general meeting (provided that Article 17.5 may only be amended by a special resolution passed by holders representing at least two-thirds of the outstanding PCSC Class B Shares and any only the Class B Shareholders carry the right to vote on any special resolution required to amend the constitutional documents of PCSC or to adopt new constitutional documents of PCSC in each case as a result of PCSC approving a transfer by way of continuation in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands).
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Any amendment to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation will generally require approval by holders of at least a majority of New Freenome’s then outstanding common stock (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL). The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Proposed Bylaws may be amended by the New Freenome Board or by the stockholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment, voting as a single class; provided that if the New Freenome Board recommends that stockholders approve such amendment, it shall only require a majority vote. The amendments are intended to protect the Proposed Bylaws and certain key provisions of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation from arbitrary amendment and to prevent a simple majority of stockholders from taking actions that may be harmful to other stockholders or making changes to provisions that are intended to protect all stockholders.
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Removal of Directors: The Existing Governing Documents provide that before a business combination, holders of PCSC Class B Shares may appoint or remove any director, and that after a business combination, shareholders may by ordinary resolution appoint or remove any director. Under the DGCL, unless a company’s certificate of incorporation provides otherwise, removal of a director only for cause is automatic with a classified board, provided that any director may be removed only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors, subject to the rights, if any, of any series of preferred stock. The PCSC Board believes that such a standard will (i) increase board continuity and the likelihood that experienced board members with familiarity of New Freenome’s business operations would serve on the board at any given time and (ii) make it more difficult for a potential acquiror or other person, group or entity to gain control of the New Freenome Board.
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Action by Written Consent of the Stockholders: Under the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation, New Freenome’s stockholders will have the ability to propose items of business (subject to the restrictions set forth therein) at duly convened stockholder meetings. Eliminating the right of stockholders to act by written consent limits the circumstances under which stockholders can act on their own initiative to remove directors, or alter or amend New Freenome’s governing documents outside of a duly called special or annual meeting of the stockholders of New Freenome. Further, the PCSC Board believes continuing to limit stockholders’ ability to act by written consent will (i) reduce the time and effort the New Freenome Board and management would need to devote to stockholder proposals, which time and effort could distract New Freenome’s directors and management from other important company business and (ii) facilitate transparency and fairness by allowing all stockholders to consider, discuss, and vote on pending stockholder actions. In addition, the elimination of the stockholders’ ability to act by written consent may have certain anti-takeover effects by forcing a potential acquirer to take control of the board of directors only at a duly called special or annual meeting. However, this proposal is not in response to any effort of which PCSC is aware to obtain control of New Freenome, and PCSC and its management do not presently intend to propose other anti-takeover measures in future proxy solicitations. Further, the PCSC Board does not believe that the effects of the elimination of stockholder action by written consent will create a significant impediment to a tender offer or other effort to take control of New Freenome. Inclusion of these provisions in the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation might also increase the likelihood that a potential acquirer would negotiate the terms of any proposed transaction with the board of directors and thereby help protect stockholders from the use of abusive and coercive takeover tactics.
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Provisions Related to Status as Blank Check Company: The PCSC Board believes that making corporate existence perpetual is desirable to reflect the Business Combination with Freenome. Additionally, perpetual existence is the usual period of existence for corporations, and the PCSC Board believes that it is the most appropriate period for PCSC following the Business Combination. The elimination of certain provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company is desirable because these provisions will serve no purpose following the Business Combination. For example, the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation does not include the requirement to dissolve New Freenome and allow it to continue as a corporate entity with perpetual existence following the consummation of the Business Combination. Perpetual existence is the usual period of existence for public corporations, and the PCSC Board believes it is the most appropriate period for New Freenome following the Business Combination. In addition, certain other provisions in PCSC’s current governing documents require that proceeds from PCSC’s initial public offering be held in the trust account until a business combination or liquidation of PCSC has occurred. These provisions cease to apply once the Business Combination is consummated and are therefore not included in the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation.
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Vote Required for Approval
The approval of the Governing Documents Proposal requires a special resolution of the Class B Shareholders, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Class B Shares who, being present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the extraordinary general meeting, vote at the extraordinary general meeting. The holders of the PCSC Class A Shares will have no right to vote on the Governing Documents Proposal, in accordance with Article 34.2 of the Existing Governing Documents. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on the Governing Documents Proposal because the Governing Documents Proposal requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of votes cast and an abstention and broker non-vote is not a vote cast.
The Governing Documents Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Therefore, if each of the Condition Precedent Proposals is not approved, the Governing Documents Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by holders of PCSC Class B Shares.
The outstanding PCSC Class B Shares are exclusively owned by the initial shareholders, being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal). Accordingly, the initial shareholders will be able to approve the Existing Governing Documents Proposal without the vote of any other shareholder of PCSC.
Resolution
The full text of the resolution to be passed is as follows:
“RESOLVED, as a special resolution of the Class B Shareholders, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and conditional upon, and with effect from, the registration of PCSC as a corporation in the State of Delaware the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of PCSC currently in effect be amended and restated by the deletion in their entirety and the substitution in their place of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and the Proposed Bylaws (in the form attached to the proxy statement/prospectus of the meeting as Annex H and Annex I, respectively).”
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
THE PCSC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE CLASS B SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS PROPOSAL.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
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ADVISORY GOVERNING DOCUMENTS PROPOSALS
Overview
If the Condition Precedent Proposals, including the Governing Documents Proposal, are approved and the Business Combination is consummated, PCSC will replace the Existing Governing Documents, under the Cayman Companies Act, with the Proposed Governing Documents, under the DGCL.
PCSC’s shareholders are asked to consider and vote upon and to approve as an ordinary resolution, on a non-binding and advisory basis only, six separate proposals in connection with the replacement of the Existing Governing Documents with the Proposed Governing Documents. These six proposals are being presented separately in accordance with SEC guidance to give shareholders the opportunity to present their separate views on important corporate governance provisions and will be voted upon on a non-binding advisory basis. This separate vote is not otherwise required by Cayman or Delaware law, but pursuant to SEC guidance, PCSC is required to submit these provisions to its shareholders separately for approval. The shareholder votes regarding these proposals are advisory in nature, and are not binding on PCSC, the PCSC Board, Freenome or the New Freenome Board. Furthermore, the Business Combination is not conditioned on the separate approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals (separate and apart from the approval of the Governing Documents Proposal). Accordingly, regardless of the outcome of the non-binding advisory vote on these proposals, PCSC intends that the Proposed Governing Documents will take effect from the registration of PCSC in the State of Delaware and its organization as a corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware, assuming approval of the Business Combination Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal.
The Proposed Governing Documents differ materially from the Existing Governing Documents. The following sets forth a summary of the principal changes proposed between the Existing Governing Documents and the Proposed Governing Documents. This summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the Existing Governing Documents, which are included as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, and, the complete text of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation, a copy of which is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H and the complete text of the Proposed Bylaws, a copy of which is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex I. All shareholders are encouraged to read the Proposed Governing Documents in their entirety for a more complete description of their terms. Additionally, as the Existing Governing Documents are governed by the Cayman Companies Act and the Proposed Governing Documents will be governed by the DGCL, PCSC encourages shareholders to carefully consult the information set out under the section of this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Comparison of Shareholder Rights Under Applicable Corporate Law Before and After Domestication.”
 
Existing Governing Documents
Proposed Governing Documents
Authorized Shares
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal A)
The share capital under the Existing Governing Documents is US$50,000 divided into 479,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of par value US$0.0001 per share, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares of par value US$0.0001 per share and 1,000,000 preference shares of par value US$0.0001 per share.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation authorizes 1,010,000,000 total shares, consisting of 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, each par value $0.0001 per share.
 
 
 
Exclusive Forum
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal B)
The Existing Governing Documents adopt the courts of the Cayman Islands as the exclusive forum for certain disputes, provided, however, that the exclusive forum provision will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
The Proposed Bylaws adopt Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain disputes, provided, however, that the exclusive forum provision will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
 
 
 
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Existing Governing Documents
Proposed Governing Documents
Adoption of Supermajority Vote Requirement to Amend the Proposed Governing Documents
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal C)
The Existing Governing Documents provide that amendments may be made by a special resolution under the Cayman Companies Act, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon and who vote at a general meeting (provided that Article 17.5 may only be amended by a special resolution passed by holders representing at least two-thirds of the outstanding PCSC Class B Shares and any only the Class B Shareholders carry the right to vote on any special resolution required to amend the constitutional documents of PCSC or to adopt new constitutional documents of PCSC in each case as a result of PCSC approving a transfer by way of continuation in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands).
Any amendment to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation will generally require approval by holders of at least a majority in voting power of New Freenome’s then outstanding stock entitled to vote on such amendment, and by the holders of a majority in voting power of each class of stock entitled to vote as a class on the amendment (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL). The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Proposed Bylaws may be amended by the New Freenome Board. The Proposed Certificate also provides that the Proposed Bylaws may be amended by the stockholders with the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment, voting as a single class; provided that if the New Freenome Board recommends that stockholders approve such amendment, it shall only require approval by the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment, voting together as a single class vote.
 
 
 
Removal of Directors
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal D)
The Existing Governing Documents provide that before a business combination, holders of PCSC Class B Shares may appoint or remove any director by ordinary resolution, and the holders of PCSC Class A Shares and PCSC Class B Shares may remove any director by ordinary resolution. After the closing of a business combination, shareholders may by ordinary resolution appoint or remove any director.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation provides that, subject to the special rights, if any, of the holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, directors may be removed only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors.
 
 
 
Action by Written Consent of Stockholders
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal E)
The Existing Governing Documents permit shareholders to approve matters by unanimous written resolution.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation requires stockholders to take action at an annual or special meeting and prohibit stockholder
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Existing Governing Documents
Proposed Governing Documents
 
 
action by written consent in lieu of a meeting, subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock.
 
 
 
Other Changes in Connection with Adoption of the Proposed Governing Documents
(Advisory Governing Documents
Proposal F)
The Existing Governing Documents include reference to the company’s status as a blank check company with nominal operations prior to the consummation of a business combination.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation does not include provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company, which no longer will apply upon consummation of the Business Combination, as PCSC will cease to be a blank check company at such time.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal A – Authorized Shares
PCSC shareholders are being asked to approve and adopt an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents to authorize the change in the authorized capital stock of PCSC from 479,000,000 PCSC Class A Shares, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares, and 1,000,000 preference shares, par value of $0.0001 per share, to 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, each par value $0.0001 per share.
In order to ensure that New Freenome has sufficient authorized capital for future issuances, the PCSC Board has approved, subject to shareholder approval, that the Proposed Governing Documents change the authorized capital stock of PCSC from 479,000,000 PCSC Class A Shares, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares, and 1,000,000 preference shares, par value of $0.0001 per share, to 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, each par value $0.0001 per share.
This summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the Proposed Governing Documents, copies of which are attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H and Annex I. All PCSC shareholders are encouraged to read the Proposed Governing Documents in their entirety for a more complete description of their terms.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal B – Exclusive Forum Provision
PCSC shareholders are being asked to approve and adopt an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions in the Proposed Bylaws adopting Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain shareholder litigation, as set out in the Proposed Bylaws.
The Proposed Bylaws provide that, unless New Freenome consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of New Freenome, (ii) any action asserting a claim of, or a claim based on, a breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or other employee or stockholder of New Freenome to New Freenome or New Freenome’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Certificate or these Bylaws (including the interpretation, validity or enforceability thereof) or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine; provided, however, that the exclusive forum provision will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Unless New Freenome consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the U.S. shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
This summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the Proposed Governing Documents, copies of which are attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H and Annex I. All PCSC shareholders are encouraged to read the Proposed Governing Documents in their entirety for a more complete description of their terms.
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Advisory Governing Documents Proposal C – Adoption of Supermajority Vote Requirement to Amend the Proposed Governing Documents
PCSC shareholders are being asked to approve and adopt an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions providing that any amendment to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation will generally require approval by holders of at least a majority in voting of New Freenome’s then outstanding stock and the holders of a majority in voting power of each outstanding class of stock entitled to vote on the amendment as a class (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL). The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Proposed Bylaws may be amended by the New Freenome Board. The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation also provides that the Proposed Bylaws may be amended by the stockholders with the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment, voting as a single class; provided that if the New Freenome Board recommends that stockholders approve such amendment, it shall only require approval by the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment, voting together as a single class.
This summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the Proposed Governing Documents, copies of which are attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H and Annex I. All PCSC shareholders are encouraged to read the Proposed Governing Documents in their entirety for a more complete description of their terms.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal D – Removal of Directors
PCSC shareholders are being asked to approve and adopt an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions in the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation providing that, subject to the special rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, directors may be removed only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors.
This summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the Proposed Governing Documents, copies of which are attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H and Annex I. All PCSC shareholders are encouraged to read the Proposed Governing Documents in their entirety for a more complete description of their terms.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal E – Action by Written Consent of Stockholders
PCSC shareholders are being asked to approve and adopt an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions in the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation requiring stockholders to take action at an annual or special meeting and prohibiting stockholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting.
This summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the Proposed Governing Documents, copies of which are attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H and Annex I. All PCSC shareholders are encouraged to read the Proposed Governing Documents in their entirety for a more complete description of their terms.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal F – Other Changes in Connection with Adoption of the Proposed Governing Documents
PCSC shareholders are being asked to approve and adopt an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents to authorize (1) changing the corporate name from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.,” (2) making New Freenome’s corporate existence perpetual, and (3) removing certain provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company that will no longer be applicable upon consummation of the Business Combination.
The Proposed Governing Documents will not contain provisions related to a blank check company (including those related to operation of the trust account, winding up of PCSC’s operations should PCSC not complete a business combination by a specified date, and other such blank check-specific provisions as are present in the Existing Governing Documents) because following the consummation of the Business Combination, New Freenome will not be a blank check company.
This summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the Proposed Governing Documents, copies of which are attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H and Annex I. All PCSC shareholders are encouraged to read the Proposed Governing Documents in their entirety for a more complete description of their terms.
Implementation of each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, will result, upon the Domestication, in the wholesale replacement of the Existing Governing Documents with the Proposed Governing Documents. While
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certain material changes between the Existing Governing Documents and the Proposed Governing Documents have been unbundled into distinct governing documents proposals or otherwise identified in this Advisory Governing Documents Proposal, there are other differences between the Existing Governing Documents and the Proposed Governing Documents (arising from, among other things, differences between the Cayman Companies Act and the DGCL and the typical form of governing documents under each such body of law) that will be approved (subject to the approval of the aforementioned related proposals and consummation of the Business Combination) if PCSC shareholders approve the Governing Documents Proposal.
Reasons for the Amendments
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal A – Authorized Shares
The principal purpose of this proposal is to provide for an authorized capital structure of New Freenome that will enable it to continue as an operating company governed by the DGCL. The PCSC Board believes that it is important for New Freenome to have available for issuance a number of authorized shares of common stock and preferred stock sufficient to support its growth and to provide flexibility for future corporate needs.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal B – Exclusive Forum Provision
Adopting Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation is intended to assist New Freenome in avoiding multiple lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions regarding the same matter. The ability to require such claims to be brought in a single forum will help to assure consistent consideration of the issues, the application of a relatively known body of case law and level of expertise and should promote efficiency and cost-savings in the resolutions of such claims. The PCSC Board believes that the Delaware courts are best suited to address disputes involving such matters given that after the Domestication, New Freenome will be incorporated in Delaware. Delaware law generally applies to such matters and the Delaware courts have a reputation for expertise in corporate law matters. Delaware offers a specialized Court of Chancery to address corporate law matters, with streamlined procedures and processes, which help provide relatively quick decisions. This accelerated schedule can minimize the time, cost and uncertainty of litigation for all parties. The Court of Chancery has developed considerable expertise with respect to corporate law issues, as well as a substantial and influential body of case law construing Delaware’s corporate law and long-standing precedent regarding corporate governance. This provides stockholders and the post-combination company with more predictability regarding the outcome of intra-corporate disputes. In the event the Court of Chancery does not have jurisdiction, the other state or, if applicable, federal courts located in Delaware would be the most appropriate forums because these courts have more expertise on matters of Delaware law compared to other jurisdictions. The choice of forum provision is intended to apply to the fullest extent permitted by law to the above-specified types of actions and proceedings, including any derivative actions asserting claims under state law, and is intended to require, in each case, to the fullest extent permitted by law, that (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of New Freenome, (ii) any action asserting a claim of, or a claim based on, a breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or other employee or stockholder of New Freenome to New Freenome or New Freenome’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation or the Proposed Bylaws (including the interpretation, validity or enforceability thereof) or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine; provided, however, that the exclusive forum provision will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Unless New Freenome consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the U.S. shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
In addition, this amendment would promote judicial fairness and avoid conflicting results, as well as make New Freenome’s defense of applicable claims less disruptive and more economically feasible, principally by avoiding duplicative discovery.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal C – Adoption of Supermajority Vote Requirement to Amend the Proposed Governing Documents
Pursuant to the Existing Governing Documents, amendments may be made by a special resolution under the Cayman Companies Act, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the PCSC Shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon and who vote at a general meeting (provided that Article 17.5 may only be
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amended by a special resolution passed by holders representing at least two-thirds of the outstanding PCSC Class B Shares and any only the Class B Shareholders carry the right to vote on any special resolution required to amend the constitutional documents of PCSC or to adopt new constitutional documents of PCSC in each case as a result of PCSC approving a transfer by way of continuation in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands). The Proposed Governing Documents provide that (i) the affirmative vote of holders of two-thirds in voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote thereon is required for the stockholders to adopt, amend or repeal the Proposed Bylaws; (provided that if the New Freenome Board recommends that stockholders approve such amendment, it shall only require approval by the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment, voting together as a single class) and (ii) the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority in voting power of New Freenome’s then outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote thereon and the holders of each class of stock entitled to vote thereon as a class (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL) is required to adopt amendments to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation. The amendments are intended to protect the Proposed Bylaws and the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation from arbitrary amendment and to prevent stockholders from taking actions that may be harmful to other stockholders or making changes to provisions that are intended to protect all stockholders.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal D – Removal of Directors
The Existing Governing Documents provide that before a business combination, holders of PCSC Class B Shares may appoint or remove any director by ordinary resolution, and the holders of PCSC Class A Shares and PCSC Class B Shares may remove any director by ordinary resolution. After the closing of a business combination, shareholders may by ordinary resolution remove any director. Under the DGCL, stockholders may only remove a director serving on a classified board for cause unless the certificate of incorporation otherwise provides. The Proposed Governing Documents provide that, subject to the special rights, if any, of the holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, directors may be removed only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors. The PCSC Board believes that such a standard will (i) increase board continuity and the likelihood that experienced board members with familiarity of New Freenome’s business operations will be serving on the board at any given time and (ii) make it more difficult for a potential hostile acquiror or other person, group or entity to gain control of the New Freenome Board.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal E – Action by Written Consent of Stockholders
Under the Proposed Governing Documents, New Freenome’s stockholders will have the ability to propose items of business (subject to the restrictions set forth therein) at duly convened stockholder meetings. Eliminating the right of stockholders to act by written consent limits the circumstances under which stockholders can act on their own initiative to remove directors, or alter or amend New Freenome’s governing documents outside of a duly called special or annual meeting of the stockholders of New Freenome. Further, the PCSC Board believes continuing to limit stockholders’ ability to act by written consent will (i) reduce the time and effort the New Freenome Board and management would need to devote to stockholder proposals, which time and effort could distract New Freenome’s directors and management from other important company business and (ii) facilitate transparency and fairness by allowing all stockholders to consider, discuss, and vote on pending stockholder actions.
In addition, the elimination of the stockholders’ ability to act by written consent may have certain anti-takeover effects by forcing a potential acquirer to take control of the board of directors only at a duly called special or annual meeting. However, this proposal is not in response to any effort of which PCSC is aware to obtain control of New Freenome, and PCSC and its management do not presently intend to propose other anti-takeover measures in future proxy solicitations. Further, the PCSC Board does not believe that the effects of the elimination of stockholder action by written consent will create a significant impediment to a tender offer or other effort to take control of New Freenome. Inclusion of these provisions in the Proposed Governing Documents might also increase the likelihood that a potential acquirer would negotiate the terms of any proposed transaction with the board of directors and thereby help protect stockholders from the use of abusive and coercive takeover tactics.
Advisory Governing Documents Proposal F – Other Changes in Connection with Adoption of the Proposed Governing Documents
The PCSC Board believes that changing New Freenome’s corporate name from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.” and making corporate existence perpetual is desirable to reflect the Business Combination with Freenome and to clearly identify New Freenome as the publicly traded entity. Additionally, perpetual existence is
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the default under the DGCL and the usual period of existence for corporations, and the PCSC Board believes that it is the most appropriate period for PCSC following the Business Combination.
The elimination of certain provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company is desirable because these provisions will serve no purpose following the Business Combination. For example, the Proposed Governing Documents do not include the requirement to dissolve PCSC and allow it to continue as a corporate entity with perpetual existence following the consummation of the Business Combination. Perpetual existence is the usual period of existence for public corporations, and the PCSC Board believes it is the most appropriate period for New Freenome following the Business Combination. In addition, certain other provisions in the Existing Governing Documents require that proceeds from PCSC’s initial public offering be held in the trust account until a business combination or liquidation of PCSC has occurred. These provisions cease to apply once the Business Combination is consummated and are therefore not included in the Proposed Governing Documents.
Vote Required for Approval
Approval of each Advisory Governing Documents Proposals requires an ordinary resolution, on a non-binding and advisory basis only, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on the proposal. As described above, the shareholder votes regarding these proposals are advisory in nature, and are not binding on PCSC, the PCSC Board, Freenome or the New Freenome Board.
The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals are not conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal. The shareholder votes regarding these Advisory Governing Documents Proposals are advisory in nature, and are not binding on PCSC, the PCSC Board, Freenome or the New Freenome Board. Furthermore, the Business Combination is not conditioned on the separate approval of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals (separate and apart from the approval of the Governing Documents Proposal). Accordingly, regardless of the outcome of the non-binding advisory vote on these Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, PCSC intends that the Proposed Governing Documents will take effect from the registration of PCSC in the State of Delaware as a corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware, assuming approval of the Business Combination Proposal and the Governing Documents Proposal.
The initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 ordinary shares of PCSC, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. We will need at least 1,246,667 PCSC Shares, in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to constitute a quorum. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of each Advisory Governing Documents Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of each Advisory Governing Documents Proposal to approve it.
Resolutions
The full text of the resolutions to be passed is as follows:
RESOLVED, as six separate ordinary resolutions on a non-binding and advisory basis only, that the following governance provisions contained in the Proposed Governing Documents be and are hereby approved and adopted:
Proposal A — to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize the change in the authorized capital stock of PCSC from (i) 479,000,000 PCSC Class A Shares, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares, and 1,000,000 preference shares, par value of $0.0001 per share, to (ii) 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
Proposal B — to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize adopting Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation.
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Proposal C — to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring the affirmative vote of at least (i) two-thirds of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote to adopt, amend or repeal the Proposed Bylaws and (ii) a majority of New Freenome’s then outstanding common stock (except where a lower threshold is provided by the DGCL) for amendments to the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation.
Proposal D — to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions permitting the removal of a director only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at an election of directors, voting together as a single class.
Proposal E — to amend the Existing Governing Documents to approve provisions requiring stockholders to take action at an annual or special meeting and prohibiting stockholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting.
Proposal F — to amend the Existing Governing Documents to authorize (1) changing the corporate name from “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp” to “Freenome, Inc.,” (2) making New Freenome’s corporate existence perpetual, and (3) removing certain provisions related to PCSC’s status as a blank check company that will no longer be applicable upon consummation of the Business Combination.”
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
THE PCSC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT PCSC SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE EACH OF THE ADVISORY GOVERNING DOCUMENTS PROPOSALS.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
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NASDAQ PROPOSAL
Overview
The Nasdaq Proposal—to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution for the purposes of complying with the applicable provisions of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange Listing Rules (each, a “Nasdaq Listing Rule”) 5635(a), (b) and (d), the issuance of shares of New Freenome Common Stock in connection with the Business Combination and the PIPE Financing, to the extent such issuance would require a shareholder vote under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a), (b), or (d) (such proposal, the “Nasdaq Proposal”).
Reasons for the Approval for Purposes of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635
Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a)(1), shareholder approval is required prior to the issuance of common stock, or of securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock, in connection with the acquisition of another company if such securities are not issued in a public offering for cash and (i) the common stock has, or will have upon issuance, voting power equal to or in excess of 20% of the voting power outstanding before the issuance of such securities (or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock; or (ii) the number of shares of common stock to be issued is or will be equal to or in excess of 20% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding before the issuance of the stock or securities. Additionally, under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(b), shareholder approval is required prior to the issuance of securities when the issuance or potential issuance will result in a change of control of the registrant. Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), shareholder approval is required for a transaction other than a public offering, involving the sale, issuance or potential issuance by an issuer of common stock (or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock) at a price that is less than the lesser of the official Nasdaq closing price immediately before signing of the binding agreement and the average official Nasdaq closing price for the five trading days immediately preceding the signing of the binding agreement of the stock if the number of shares of common stock to be issued is or may be equal to 20% or more of the common stock, or 20% or more of the voting power, outstanding before the issuance. If the Business Combination is completed pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, PCSC currently expects to issue an estimated 120,516,765 shares of New Freenome Common Stock (assuming that none of PCSC’s outstanding public shares are redeemed) in connection with the Business Combination and the PIPE Financing, in the aggregate. For further details, see “Business Combination Proposal—Consideration to Freenome Equityholders in the Business Combination” and “Equity Incentive Plan Proposal.”
Additionally, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a)(2), when a Nasdaq-listed company proposes to issue securities in connection with the acquisition of the stock or assets of another company, shareholder approval is required if any director, officer or substantial shareholder of such company has a 5% or greater interest, directly or indirectly, in such company or the assets to be acquired or in the consideration to be paid in the transaction or series of related transactions and the present or potential issuance of common stock (or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock) could result in an increase in outstanding shares of common stock or voting power of 5% or more. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(e)(3) defines a substantial stockholder as the holder of an interest of 5% or more of either the number of shares of common stock or the voting power outstanding of a Nasdaq-listed company. Because Sponsor currently owns greater than 5% of PCSC’s ordinary shares, Sponsor and Perceptive PIPE Investor are considered substantial shareholders of PCSC under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(e)(3). In connection with the PIPE Financing, Perceptive PIPE Investor is expected to be issued 5,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock.
In the event that this proposal is not approved by PCSC shareholders, the Business Combination cannot be consummated. In the event that this proposal is approved by PCSC shareholders, but the Business Combination Agreement is terminated (without the Business Combination being consummated) prior to the issuance of shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, New Freenome will not issue such shares of New Freenome Common Stock.
Vote Required for Approval
The approval of the Nasdaq Proposal requires an ordinary resolution, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on the proposal.
The Nasdaq Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Therefore, if each of the Condition Precedent Proposals is not approved, the Nasdaq Proposal will have no
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effect, even if approved by shareholders of PCSC. The initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 ordinary shares of PCSC, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. We will need at least 1,246,667 PCSC Shares, in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to constitute a quorum. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of the Nasdaq Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of the Nasdaq proposal to approve it.
Resolution
The full text of the resolution to be passed is as follows:
RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, for the purposes of complying with the applicable provisions of Nasdaq Stock Exchange Listing Rule 5635(a), (b) and (d), the issuance or potential issuance of (i) shares of New Freenome Common Stock be approved to the shareholders of PCSC in the Domestication and stockholders of Freenome in the First Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, and (ii) shares of New Freenome Common Stock to the PIPE Investors in the PIPE Financing pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, and (iii) any other issuances of Freenome Common Stock and securities convertible into or exercisable for Freenome Common Stock pursuant to subscription, purchase or similar agreements PCSC has entered, or may enter, into prior to Closing, be approved in all respects.”
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
THE PCSC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT PCSC SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE NASDAQ PROPOSAL.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s directors and officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
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EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN PROPOSAL
Overview
The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal—to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve and adopt by ordinary resolution the Freenome, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, which is referred to herein as the “New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan,” a copy of which is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex J (such proposal, the “Equity Incentive Plan Proposal”).
The total number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock initially reserved for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan will be equal to the lesser of (i) 12% of the number of Fully Diluted Shares (as defined below) immediately following the Closing and (ii) 15,425,369 shares of New Freenome Common Stock. On [•], 2026, the closing price on Nasdaq per PCSC Class A Share, each of which will be converted to one share of New Freenome Common Stock, was $[•]. Based upon a price per share of $10.00, the maximum aggregate market value of the New Freenome Common Stock that could potentially be issued under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan immediately following the Closing is $[•].
The PCSC Board approved the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan on December 4, 2025, subject to approval by PCSC’s shareholders. If the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan is approved by our shareholders, then it will be effective as of the day immediately prior, but subject, to the Closing (the “Equity Incentive Plan Effective Date”).
The following is a summary of the material features of the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, a copy of which is included as Annex J to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Summary of the Freenome, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan
The New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan allows New Freenome to make equity and equity-based incentive awards to officers, employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The New Freenome Board anticipates that providing such persons with a direct stake in New Freenome will assure a closer alignment of the interests of such individuals with those of New Freenome and its stockholders, thereby stimulating their efforts on New Freenome’s behalf and strengthening their desire to remain with New Freenome.
The New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan will be administered by the New Freenome Board, the compensation committee of the New Freenome Board or such other similar committee pursuant to the terms of the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan (the “plan administrator”). The plan administrator will have full power to select, from among the individuals eligible for awards, the individuals to whom awards will be granted, to make any combination of awards to participants and to determine the specific terms and conditions of each award, subject to the provisions of the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. The plan administrator may delegate to a subcommittee consisting of one or more members of the New Freenome Board, or a committee consisting of one or more officers the authority to grant awards to employees who are not subject to the reporting and other provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and not members of the delegated subcommittee or committee, subject to certain limitations and guidelines.
The total number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock initially reserved for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan will be equal to the lesser of (i) 12% of the sum of (a) the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued and outstanding, (b) the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock underlying any outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights and other equity awards exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to New Freenome’s equity incentive plans or similar arrangements, and (c) the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable upon (x) the exercise of any outstanding warrants or other rights to purchase shares of New Freenome Common Stock or (y) the conversion or exchange of any outstanding shares of New Freenome preferred stock or convertible debt or other securities convertible or exchangeable into shares of New Freenome Common Stock, to the extent not included in clause (b) or (c) ((a) through (c) collectively, the “Fully Diluted Shares”) immediately following the Closing and (ii) 15,425,369 shares of New Freenome Common Stock (the “Initial Limit”). The New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan provides that the number of shares reserved and available for issuance thereunder will automatically increase on January 1, 2027 and each January 1 thereafter by (i) 5% of the sum of (a) the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued and outstanding and (b) the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of any outstanding, pre-funded warrants to acquire New Freenome Common Stock for a nominal exercise price (the sum of (a) and (b), the “Outstanding Shares”) on the immediately preceding December 31 or (ii) such lesser number of shares as determined by the plan administrator (the
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Annual Increase”). These limits are subject to adjustment in the event of a reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, stock dividend, extraordinary cash dividend, reverse stock split or other similar change in New Freenome capitalization. The maximum aggregate number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock that may be issued upon exercise of incentive stock options under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan shall not exceed the Initial Limit cumulatively increased on January 1, 2027 and on each January 1 thereafter by the lesser of the Annual Increase or 8,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, subject, in each case, to any adjustments permitted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. Shares underlying any awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and the Freenome Holdings, Inc. 2016 Equity Plan, as amended (the “2016 Plan”), that are forfeited, canceled, held back upon exercise of an option or settlement of an award to cover the exercise price or tax withholding, reacquired by New Freenome prior to vesting, satisfied without the issuance of stock or otherwise terminated (other than by exercise) will be added back to the shares available for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and, to the extent permitted under Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the shares that may be issued as incentive stock options. Because awards under the 2016 Plan are to be converted into awards in respect of New Freenome under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, from and after the Closing, it is not expected that any shares will revert to the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan from the 2016 Plan. Shares repurchased by New Freenome on the open market will not be added to the shares available for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan.
The New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan contains a limitation whereby the aggregate value of all awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and all other cash compensation paid by New Freenome to any non-employee director for in any calendar year services as a non-employee director may not exceed $600,000; provided, however, that such amount will be $1,000,000 for the first calendar year a non-employee director is initially appointed to the New Freenome Board.
Persons eligible to participate in the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan will be those full-or part-time officers, employees, non-employee directors and consultants of New Freenome as selected from time to time by the plan administrator in its discretion. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, approximately [•] individuals will be eligible to participate in the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, which includes approximately [•] officers, [•] employees who are not officers, [•] non-employee directors, and [•] consultants.
The New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan permits the granting of both options to purchase New Freenome Common Stock that qualify as incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Code and options that do not so qualify. Options granted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan will be non-qualified options if they fail to qualify as incentive stock options. Incentive stock options may only be granted to employees of New Freenome, its “parent corporation” within the meaning of Section 424(e) of the Code or its “subsidiary corporation” within the meaning of Section 424(f) of the Code. Non-qualified options may be granted to any persons eligible for awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. The option exercise price of each option will be determined by the plan administrator but generally may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of New Freenome Common Stock on the date of grant or, in the case of an incentive stock option granted to a 10% stockholder, 110% of the fair market value of a share of New Freenome Common Stock on the date of grant. The term of each option will be fixed by the plan administrator and may not exceed ten years from the date of grant. The plan administrator will determine at what time or times each option may be exercised.
Upon exercise of options, the option exercise price must be paid in full either in cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the plan administrator or by delivery (or attestation to the ownership) of shares of New Freenome Common Stock that are beneficially owned by the optionee free of restrictions or were purchased in the open market. Subject to applicable law, the exercise price may also be delivered by a broker pursuant to irrevocable instructions to the broker from the optionee. In addition, the plan administrator may permit non-qualified options to be exercised using a “net exercise” arrangement that reduces the number of shares issued to the optionee by the largest whole number of shares with fair market value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price.
The plan administrator may award stock appreciation rights subject to such conditions and restrictions as it may determine. Stock appreciation rights entitle the recipient to receive shares of New Freenome Common Stock, or cash, equal to the value of the appreciation in the stock price over the exercise price. The exercise price generally may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of New Freenome Common Stock on the date of grant. The term of each stock appreciation right will be fixed by the plan administrator and may not exceed ten years from the date of grant. The plan administrator will determine at what time or times each stock appreciation right may be exercised.
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The plan administrator may award restricted shares of New Freenome Common Stock and restricted stock units to participants subject to such conditions and restrictions as it may determine. The plan administrator may also grant shares of New Freenome Common Stock that are free from any restrictions under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. Unrestricted stock may be granted to participants in recognition of past services or for other valid consideration and may be issued in lieu of cash compensation due to such participant. The plan administrator may grant dividend equivalent rights to participants that entitle the recipient to receive credits based on cash dividends that would have been paid on specified shares of New Freenome Common Stock if such shares had been issued to the recipient.
The plan administrator may grant cash-based awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan to participants.
The New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan requires the plan administrator to make appropriate adjustments to the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock that are subject to the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, to certain limits in the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and to any outstanding awards to reflect stock dividends, stock splits, extraordinary cash dividends and similar events.
The New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan provides that upon the effectiveness of a “sale event,” as defined in the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, an acquirer or successor entity may assume, continue or substitute outstanding awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. To the extent that awards granted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan are not assumed or continued or substituted by the successor entity, all awards granted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan shall terminate. In such case, except as may be otherwise provided in the relevant award agreement, all awards with time-based vesting, conditions or restrictions shall become fully vested and exercisable or nonforfeitable as of the effective time of the sale event, and all awards with conditions and restrictions relating to the attainment of performance goals may become vested and exercisable or nonforfeitable in connection with a sale event in the plan administrator’s discretion or to the extent specified in the relevant award agreement. In addition, participants holding options and stock appreciation rights may either (i) receive payment, in cash or in kind, equal to the difference between the per share consideration in the sale event and the exercise price of the options or stock appreciation rights (provided that, in the case of an option or stock appreciation right with an exercise price equal to or greater than the per share consideration in the sale event, such option or stock appreciation right will be cancelled for no consideration) or (ii) be permitted, within a specified period of time, to exercise such participant’s outstanding options or stock appreciation rights to the extent then exercisable. We also have the option to make or provide for a payment, in cash or in kind, to participants holding other awards in an amount equal to the per share consideration in the sale event multiplied by the number of vested shares underlying such awards.
Participants in the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan are responsible for the payment of any federal, state or local taxes that New Freenome is required by law to withhold with respect to awards granted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. The plan administrator may cause any tax withholding obligation of New Freenome to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by New Freenome withholding from shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued pursuant to an award a number of shares with an aggregate fair market value that would satisfy the withholding amount due. The plan administrator may also require any tax withholding obligation of New Freenome to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by an arrangement whereby a certain number of shares issued pursuant to any award are immediately sold and proceeds from such sale are remitted to New Freenome in an amount that would satisfy the withholding amount due.
The New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan generally does not allow for the transfer or assignment of awards, other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a domestic relations order; however, the plan administrator may permit the transfer of non-qualified options by gift to an immediate family member, to trusts for the benefit of family members or to partnerships in which such family members are the only partners.
Awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan are subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture or recoupment to the extent necessary to comply with (i) any right New Freenome may have under any clawback, forfeiture or recoupment policy, as in effect from time to time, or other agreement or arrangement or (ii) applicable law.
The New Freenome Board may amend or discontinue the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and the plan administrator may amend or cancel outstanding awards for purposes of satisfying changes in law or any other lawful purpose, but no such action may materially and adversely affect rights under an award without the holder’s consent. Certain amendments to the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan require the approval of New Freenome’s stockholders. The plan administrator is specifically authorized to exercise its discretion to reduce the exercise price of outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights or effect the repricing of such awards through cancellation and re-grants or cancellation in exchange for cash or other awards without stockholder consent.
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No awards may be granted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan after the date that is ten years from the Equity Incentive Plan Effective Date. Awards of incentive stock options may not be granted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan after December 4, 2035. No awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan have been made prior to the date hereof.
Form S-8
Following the consummation of the Mergers, when permitted by SEC rules, we intend to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-8 covering New Freenome Common Stock issuable under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan.
Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following is a summary of the principal U.S. federal income tax consequences of certain transactions under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. It does not describe all federal tax consequences under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, nor does it describe state, local or non-U.S. tax consequences.
Incentive Stock Options. No taxable income is generally realized by the optionee upon the grant or exercise of an incentive stock option. If shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued pursuant to the exercise of an incentive stock option are sold or transferred after two years from the date of grant and after one year from the date of exercise, then generally (i) upon sale of such shares, any amount realized in excess of the option exercise price (the amount paid for the shares) will be taxed to the optionee as a long-term capital gain, and any loss sustained will be a long-term capital loss, and (ii) New Freenome will not be entitled to any deduction for U.S. federal income tax purposes; provided that such incentive stock option otherwise meets all of the technical requirements of an incentive stock option. The exercise of an incentive stock option will give rise to an item of tax preference that may result in alternative minimum tax liability for the optionee.
If shares of New Freenome Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of an incentive stock option are disposed of prior to the expiration of the two-year and one-year holding periods described above (a “disqualifying disposition”), generally (i) the optionee will realize ordinary income in the year of disposition in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of the fair market value of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock at exercise (or, if less, the amount realized on a sale of such shares of New Freenome Common Stock) over the option exercise price thereof, and (ii) New Freenome will be entitled to deduct such amount. Special rules will apply where all or a portion of the exercise price of the incentive stock option is paid by tendering shares of New Freenome Common Stock.
If an incentive stock option is exercised at a time when it no longer qualifies for the tax treatment described above, the option is treated as a non-qualified stock option. Generally, an incentive stock option will not be eligible for the tax treatment described above if it is exercised more than three months following termination of employment (or one year in the case of termination of employment by reason of disability). In the case of termination of employment by reason of death, the three-month rule does not apply.
Non-Qualified Options. No income is generally realized by the optionee at the time a non-qualified stock option is granted. Generally (i) at exercise, ordinary income is realized by the optionee in an amount equal to the difference between the option exercise price and the fair market value of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock on the date of exercise, and New Freenome receives a tax deduction for the same amount, and (ii) at disposition, appreciation or depreciation after the date of exercise is treated as either short-term or long-term capital gain or loss depending on how long the shares of New Freenome Common Stock have been held. Special rules will apply where all or a portion of the exercise price of the non-qualified stock option is paid by tendering shares of New Freenome Common Stock. Upon exercise, the optionee will also be subject to Social Security taxes on the excess of the fair market value over the exercise price of the option.
Other Awards. For all other awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, New Freenome generally will be entitled to a tax deduction in an amount equal to the ordinary income realized by the participant at the time the participant recognizes such income. Participants typically are subject to income and Social Security taxes and recognize such taxes at the time that an award is exercised, vests or becomes nonforfeitable or is settled, unless the award provides for deferred settlement.
Parachute Payments. The vesting of any portion of an award that is accelerated due to the occurrence of a change in control (such as a sale event) may cause all or a portion of the payments with respect to such accelerated awards to be treated as “parachute payments” as defined in the Code. Any such parachute payments may be non-deductible to New Freenome, in whole or in part, and may subject the recipient to a non-deductible 20% U.S. federal excise tax on all or a portion of such payment (in addition to other taxes ordinarily payable).
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New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan Benefits
No awards have been previously granted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and no awards have been granted that are contingent on shareholder approval of the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. The awards that are to be granted to any participant or group of participants under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan are indeterminable at the date of this proxy statement/prospectus because participation and the types of awards that may be granted under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan are subject to the discretion of the plan administrator. Consequently, no new plan benefits table is included in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Interests of Certain Persons in this Proposal
All members of the New Freenome Board and all executive officers of New Freenome will be eligible to receive awards made under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and, thus, have a personal interest in the approval of the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan.
Form S-8
Following the consummation of the Mergers, when permitted by SEC rules, we intend to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-8 covering New Freenome Common Stock issuable under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan.
Vote Required for Approval
Approval of the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on the proposal.
The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Therefore, if each of the Condition Precedent Proposals is not approved, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by shareholders of PCSC. The initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 ordinary shares of PCSC, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. We will need at least 1,246,667 PCSC Shares, in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to constitute a quorum. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal to approve it.
Resolution
The full text of the resolution to be passed is as follows:
RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, the Freenome, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, a copy of which is attached to the proxy statement/prospectus as Annex J, be adopted and approved.”
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
THE PCSC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT PCSC SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN PROPOSAL.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
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EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN PROPOSAL
Overview
The Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal—to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve and adopt by ordinary resolution the Freenome, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which is referred to herein as the “New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan,” a copy of which is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex K (such proposal, the “Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal”).
The total number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock initially reserved for issuance under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan will be equal to the lesser of (i) 2% of the number of Fully Diluted Shares immediately following the Closing and (ii) 2,570,895 shares of New Freenome Common Stock. On [•], 2026, the closing price on Nasdaq per PCSC Class A Share, each of which will be converted to one share of New Freenome Common Stock, was $[•]. Based upon a price per share of $10.00, the maximum aggregate market value of the New Freenome Common Stock that could potentially be issued under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan immediately following the Closing is $[•].
The PCSC Board approved the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan on December 4, 2025, subject to approval by PCSC’s shareholders. If the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan is approved by our shareholders, then the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan will be effective as of the day immediately prior, and subject, to the Closing.
The following is a summary of the material features of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a copy of which is included as Annex K to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Summary of the Material Provisions of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan has two components: a component intended to qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” within the meaning of Section 423 of the Code (the “423 Component”), and a component that is not intended to so qualify, (the “Non-423 Component”). Except as otherwise provided, the Non-423 Component will be operated and administered in the same manner as the 423 Component, except where prohibited by law.
The total number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock initially reserved for issuance under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan will be equal to the lesser of (i) 2% of the number of Fully Diluted Shares immediately following the Closing and (ii) 2,570,895 shares of New Freenome Common Stock. The New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan provides that the number of shares reserved and available for issuance thereunder will automatically increase each January 1, beginning on January 1, 2027 and ending on January 1, 2036, by the least of (i) 1% of our Outstanding Shares on the immediately preceding December 31, (ii) 1,500,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and (iii) such number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock as determined by the administrator of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If our capital structure changes because of a stock dividend, stock split or similar event, the number of shares that can be issued under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan will be appropriately adjusted.
The New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan will be administered by the person or persons appointed by the New Freenome Board and the administrator of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan will have full authority to make, administer and interpret such rules and regulations regarding the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan as it deems advisable.
All individuals classified as employees on the payroll records of New Freenome or a “designated company,” as defined in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, will be eligible to participate in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, provided that the administrator may determine, in advance of any offering, that such employees are eligible only if, as of the first day of the applicable offering (the “Offering Date”), (a) they are customarily employed by New Freenome or a designated company for more than (i) 20 hours a week or (ii) five months per calendar year, (b) they have completed a minimum period of service prior to the Offering Date (provided such service requirement does not exceed two years of employment), and/or (c) they are not highly compensated employees (within the meaning of Section 414(q) of the Code). No person who owns or holds, or as a result of participation in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan would own or hold, New Freenome Common Stock or options to purchase New Freenome Common Stock, that together equal 5% or more of total combined voting power or value of all
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classes of stock of New Freenome or any parent or subsidiary is entitled to participate in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan. No employee may exercise an option granted under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan that permits the employee to purchase New Freenome Common Stock having a value of more than $25,000 (determined using the fair market value of the stock at the time such option is granted) in any calendar year.
Participation in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan is limited to eligible employees who authorize payroll deductions or contributions equal to a whole percentage (unless the administrator determines in advance of an offering to require that a fixed amount be specified in lieu of a percentage) of base pay to the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees may authorize payroll deductions or contributions, with a minimum of 1% of base pay and a maximum of 15% of base pay or such other minimum or maximum as may be specified by the administrator in advance of an offering. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are currently approximately [•] employees who will be eligible to participate in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Once an employee becomes a participant in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, that employee will automatically participate in successive offering periods, as described below, until such time as that employee withdraws from the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, becomes ineligible to participate in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan or his or her employment ceases.
We may make one or more offerings, consisting of one or more purchase periods, to our employees to purchase shares under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which is referred to as an “offering period.” Each offering period will begin and end on the dates determined by the administrator; provided that, no offering period shall exceed 27 months in duration. Shares are purchased on the last business day of each purchase period or if such purchase period is the last purchase period of the offering period, the last business day of such offering period, with that day being referred to as an “exercise date.”
On the Offering Date, New Freenome will grant to employees participating in that offering period an option to purchase shares of New Freenome Common Stock. On the exercise date of each purchase period, the employee is deemed to have exercised the option, at the exercise price, for the lowest of (i) the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock determined by dividing such employee’s accumulated payroll deductions or contributions on such exercise date by the exercise price; (ii) the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock determined by dividing $25,000 by the fair market value of the common stock on the applicable offering date for such offering; or (iii) such other number of shares as established by the plan administrator in advance of the offering. The exercise price is equal to the lesser of (i) 85% the fair market value per share of New Freenome Common Stock on the first day of the offering period or (ii) 85% of the fair market value per share of New Freenome Common Stock on the exercise date. No participant may be granted an option that permits such participant rights to purchase New Freenome Common Stock under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and any other employee stock purchase plan of New Freenome and its parents and subsidiaries, to accrue at a rate that exceeds $25,000 of the fair market value of New Freenome Common Stock (determined on the option grant date) for each calendar year in which the option is outstanding at any time.
In general, if an employee is no longer a participant on an exercise date, the employee’s option will be automatically terminated, and the amount of the employee’s accumulated payroll deductions or contributions will be refunded.
To the extent an offering period has more than one purchase period and to the extent permitted by applicable law, if the fair market value of New Freenome Common Stock on any exercise date in an offering period is lower than the fair market value of New Freenome Common Stock on the first day of such offering, then all participants in such offering will be automatically withdrawn from such offering immediately after the exercise of their option on such exercise date and will be automatically re-enrolled in the immediately following offering as of the first day thereof.
Except as may be permitted by the plan administrator in advance of an offering, a participant may not increase or decrease the amount of such participant’s payroll deductions or contributions during any offering period; provided, however, that a participant may increase or decrease such participant’s payroll deduction or contributions with respect to the next offering period by filing a new enrollment form within the period established by the administrator. A participant may withdraw from an offering period at any time without affecting such participant’s eligibility to participate in future offering periods. If a participant withdraws from an offering period, that participant may not again participate in the same offering period, but may enroll in subsequent offering periods. A participant’s withdrawal will be effective as soon as practicable following the date that the plan administrator receives the participant’s written notice of withdrawal under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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In the case of and subject to the consummation of a “sale event,” as defined in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan the plan administrator, in its discretion, and on such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, is authorized to take any one or more of the following actions under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan or with respect to any right under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan or to facilitate such transactions or events: (a) to provide for either (i) termination of any outstanding option in exchange for an amount of cash, if any, equal to the amount that would have been obtained upon the exercise of such option had such option been currently exercisable or (ii) the replacement of such outstanding option with other options or property selected by the plan administrator in its sole discretion; (b) to provide that the outstanding options under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan shall be assumed by the successor or survivor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, or shall be substituted for similar options covering the stock of the successor or survivor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and prices; (c) to make adjustments in the number and type of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (or other securities or property) subject to outstanding options under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or in the terms and conditions of outstanding options and options that may be granted in the future; (d) to provide that the offering with respect to which an option relates will be shortened by setting a new exercise date on which such offering will end; and (e) to provide that all outstanding options shall terminate without being exercised and all amounts in the accounts of participants shall be promptly refunded.
The New Freenome Board may terminate or amend the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan. An amendment that increases the number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock authorized under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan and certain other amendments require the approval of New Freenome stockholders.
New Plan Benefits
Since participation in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan is voluntary, the benefits or amounts that will be received by or allocated to any individual or group of individuals under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan in the future are not determinable and no awards have been granted that are contingent on shareholder approval of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following is a summary of the principal U.S. federal income tax consequences of certain transactions under the Section 423 Component of the New Freenome Employee Stock Plan. It does not describe all U.S. federal tax consequences under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan, nor does it describe state, local or non-U.S. tax consequences.
A participant in the Section 423 Component of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan recognizes no taxable income either as a result of participation in the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan or upon exercise of an option to purchase shares of New Freenome Common Stock under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
If a participant disposes of shares of New Freenome Common Stock purchased upon exercise of an option granted under the Section 423 Component of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan within two years from the first day of the applicable offering period or within one year from the exercise date, which is referred to as a “disqualifying disposition,” the participant will realize ordinary income in the year of that disposition equal to the amount by which the fair market value of the shares of Freenome Common Stock on the date the shares were purchased exceeds the purchase price. The amount of ordinary income will be added to the participant’s basis in the shares, and any additional gain or resulting loss recognized on the disposition of the shares will be a capital gain or loss. A capital gain or loss will be long-term if the participant’s holding period is more than 12 months, or short-term if the participant’s holding period is 12 months or less.
If the participant disposes of shares purchased upon exercise of an option granted under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan at least two years after the first day of the applicable offering period and at least one year after the exercise date, the participant will realize ordinary income in the year of disposition equal to the lesser of (1) 15% of the fair market value of the Freenome Common Stock on the first day of the offering period in which the shares were purchased and (2) the excess of the amount actually received for the Freenome Common Stock over the amount paid. The amount of any ordinary income will be added to the participant’s basis in the shares, and any additional gain recognized upon the disposition after that basis adjustment will be a long-term capital gain. If the fair market value of the shares on the date of disposition is less than the exercise price, there will be no ordinary income and any loss recognized will be a long-term capital loss.
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New Freenome is generally entitled to a tax deduction in the year of a disqualifying disposition equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the participant as a result of that disposition. In all other cases, New Freenome is not allowed a deduction.
Interests of Certain Persons in this Proposal
All executive officers of New Freenome will be eligible to receive awards made under the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan and, thus, have a personal interest in the approval of the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Vote Required for Approval
Approval of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on the proposal.
The Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval and adoption of each of the other Condition Precedent Proposals. Therefore, if each of the Condition Precedent Proposals is not approved, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by shareholders of PCSC. The initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 ordinary shares of PCSC, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. We will need at least 1,246,667 PCSC Shares, in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to constitute a quorum. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal to approve it.
Resolution
The full text of the resolution to be passed is as follows:
RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that subject to the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Documents Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal and the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Freenome, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a copy of which is attached to the proxy statement/prospectus as Annex K, be adopted and approved.”
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
THE PCSC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT PCSC SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN PROPOSAL.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
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ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
The Adjournment Proposal allows the PCSC Board to submit a proposal to approve, by ordinary resolution, the adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates (i) to the extent necessary to ensure that any required supplement or amendment to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus is provided to PCSC shareholders, (ii) in order to solicit additional proxies from PCSC shareholders in favor of one or more of the proposals at the extraordinary general meeting or (iii) if PCSC shareholders redeem an amount of public shares such that the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition would not be satisfied. See “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination.”
Consequences if the Adjournment Proposal is Not Approved
If the Adjournment Proposal is presented to the extraordinary general meeting and is not approved by the shareholders, the chairman of the PCSC Board may not be able to adjourn the extraordinary general meeting to a later date in the event that, based on the tabulated votes, there are not sufficient votes at the time of the extraordinary general meeting to approve the Condition Precedent Proposals. In such events, the Business Combination would not be completed.
Vote Required for Approval
The approval of the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares present in person or represented by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as votes cast at the extraordinary general meeting, and otherwise will have no effect on the proposal.
The Adjournment Proposal is not conditioned on any other proposal.
The initial shareholders collectively own 2,442,500 ordinary shares of PCSC, or approximately 22.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares as follows: (i) the Sponsor owns 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares; and (ii) the PCSC independent directors each own 30,000 PCSC Class B Shares, for an aggregate of 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares. We will need at least 1,246,667 PCSC Shares, in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to constitute a quorum. Accordingly, we will need 5,533,751 PCSC Shares, or 3,091,251 public shares in addition to the PCSC Shares held by the initial shareholders, to vote in favor of the Adjournment Proposal to approve it if all PCSC Shares are present and cast votes. If only the minimum quorum is present, no public shares will be required to vote in favor of the Adjournment Proposal to approve it.
Resolution
The full text of the resolution to be passed is as follows:
RESOLVED, as an ordinary resolution, that the adjournment of the extraordinary general meeting to a later date or dates (A) to the extent necessary to ensure that any required supplement or amendment to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus is provided to PCSC shareholders, (B) in order to solicit additional proxies from PCSC shareholders in favor of one or more of the proposals at the extraordinary general meeting or (C) if PCSC shareholders redeem an amount of public shares such that the condition to consummation of the Business Combination that the aggregate cash proceeds to be received by PCSC from the trust account in connection with the Business Combination, together with aggregate gross proceeds from the PIPE Financing, equal no less than $250,000,000 after deducting PCSC’s unpaid expenses, liabilities, and any amounts paid to PCSC shareholders that exercise their redemption rights in connection with the Business Combination would not be satisfied, at the extraordinary general meeting be approved.”
Recommendation of the PCSC Board
THE PCSC BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT PCSC SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL.
The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of PCSC’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders, as a whole, and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. In addition, PCSC’s officers have interests in the Business Combination that may conflict with your interests as a shareholder. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of PCSC’s Directors and Officers, Sponsor and Others in the Business Combination” for a further discussion of these considerations.
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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the (i) material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Domestication and PCSC Shareholder Redemptions to U.S. Holders (as defined below) of Public Shares, (ii) material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Mergers to U.S. Holders of Freenome Common Stock and (iii) material U.S. federal income tax consequences for Non-U.S. Holders (as defined below) of owning and disposing of New Freenome Common Stock after the Domestication. This discussion is based on provisions of the Code, its legislative history, final, temporary and proposed U.S. treasury regulations promulgated thereunder (“Treasury Regulations”), published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These authorities are subject to change or differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis, which may affect the U.S. federal income tax consequences described herein.
For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
an individual citizen or resident of the U.S.;
a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation) that is created or organized (or treated as created or organized) in or under the laws of the U.S., any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or
a trust if (i) a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (ii) it has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury Regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.
A “Non-U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is an individual, corporation, estate or trust that is not a U.S. Holder.
This discussion is general in nature and does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to any particular holder based on such holder’s individual circumstances or status. In particular, this discussion considers only holders that hold Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or New Freenome Common Stock as capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). In addition, this discussion does not address the alternative minimum tax provisions of the Code, the Medicare tax on net investment income, or the U.S. federal income tax consequences to holders that are subject to special treatment under U.S. federal income tax law, such as:
financial institutions or financial services entities;
broker-dealers;
persons that are subject to the mark-to-market accounting rules under Section 475 of the Code;
tax-exempt entities;
governments or agencies or instrumentalities thereof;
insurance companies;
regulated investment companies;
real estate investment trusts;
certain expatriates or former long-term residents of the U.S.;
persons that acquired Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to an exercise of employee options, in connection with employee incentive plans or otherwise as compensation;
persons that hold Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock as part of a straddle, constructive sale, hedging, redemption or other integrated transaction;
persons whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar;
controlled foreign corporations;
passive foreign investment companies;
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persons required to accelerate the recognition of any item of gross income with respect to Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or New Freenome Common Stock as a result of such income being recognized on an applicable financial statement;
persons who actually or constructively own 5% or more of the shares of PCSC or New Freenome by vote or value (except as specifically provided below);
foreign corporations with respect to which there are one or more United States shareholders within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-3(b)(1)(ii); or
the Sponsor or its affiliates.
This discussion does not address any tax laws other than the U.S. federal income tax law, such as gift or estate tax laws, state, local or non-U.S. tax laws or, except as discussed herein, any tax reporting obligations of a holder of Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock. Additionally, this discussion does not address the tax treatment of partnerships or other pass-through entities or persons who hold Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock through such entities. If a partnership (or other entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is the beneficial owner of Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in the partnership generally will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partner and such partnership. Holders of Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock are urged to consult with their tax advisors regarding the specific tax consequences to such holders. This discussion also assumes that any distribution made (or deemed made) on Public Shares, shares of Freenome Common Stock, or shares of New Freenome Common Stock and any consideration received (or deemed received) by a holder in consideration for the sale or other disposition of Public Shares or shares of New Freenome Common Stock will be in U.S. dollars. We have not sought, and do not intend to seek, a ruling from the United States Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) as to any U.S. federal income tax consequences described herein. There can be no assurance that the IRS will agree with the discussion herein, or that a court would not sustain any challenge by the IRS in the event of litigation. Moreover, there can be no assurance that future legislation, regulations, administrative rulings or court decisions will not adversely affect the accuracy of the statements in this discussion.
THIS DISCUSSION IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS, LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE TO ANY PARTICULAR HOLDER. THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF PUBLIC SHARES, SHARES OF FREENOME COMMON STOCK, AND SHARES OF NEW FREENOME COMMON STOCK MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATTERS NOT DISCUSSED HEREIN AND DEPENDS IN SOME INSTANCES ON DETERMINATIONS OF FACT AND INTERPRETATIONS OF COMPLEX PROVISIONS OF U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW FOR WHICH NO CLEAR PRECEDENT OR AUTHORITY MAY BE AVAILABLE. WE URGE BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF PUBLIC SHARES, SHARES OF FREENOME COMMON STOCK, AND SHARES OF NEW FREENOME COMMON STOCK TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES TO SUCH HOLDER OF THE MERGERS, THE DOMESTICATION, EXERCISING REDEMPTION RIGHTS, AND OWNING AND DISPOSING OF SHARES OF NEW FREENOME COMMON STOCK AS A RESULT OF ITS PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND NON-U.S. INCOME AND OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES THEREOF.
U.S. Holders
Tax Consequences of the Domestication to U.S. Holders of Public Shares
Pursuant to the Domestication, we will change our jurisdiction of incorporation by deregistering as an exempted company in the Cayman Islands and continuing and domesticating as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware. The U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Domestication will depend primarily upon whether the domestication qualifies as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code. Under Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, a reorganization is a “mere change in identity, form, or place of organization of one corporation, however effected.”
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The Domestication is intended to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code and, subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications set forth herein and in the opinion included as Exhibit 8.1, it is the opinion of Cooley LLP that the Domestication should qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
In the case of a transaction, such as the Domestication, that qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, except as otherwise provided herein, including with respect to the PFIC rules and Section 367 of the Code (as discussed below), a U.S. Holder of Public Shares should not recognize gain or loss upon the exchange of its Public Shares solely for New Freenome Common Stock pursuant to the Domestication. The Domestication should be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as if PCSC (i) transferred all of its assets and liabilities to New Freenome in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of New Freenome; and then (ii) distributed the shares of New Freenome to the shareholders of PCSC in liquidation of PCSC. The taxable year of PCSC should be deemed to end on the date of the Domestication.
In the case of a transaction, such as the Domestication, that qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, (i) a U.S. Holder’s tax basis in shares of New Freenome Common Stock received in connection with the Domestication generally should be the same as its tax basis in the Public Shares surrendered in exchange therefor, increased by any amount included in the income of such U.S. Holder under the PFIC rules or Section 367(b) of the Code (as discussed below) and (ii) the holding period for shares of New Freenome Common Stock received by a U.S. Holder generally should include such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the Public Shares surrendered in exchange therefor.
If the Domestication fails to qualify as a reorganization under Section 368, a U.S. Holder of Public Shares generally would recognize gain or loss with respect to its Public Shares in an amount equal to the difference, if any, between the fair market value of the corresponding shares of New Freenome Common Stock received in the Domestication and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its Public Shares surrendered. The U.S. Holder’s basis in the shares of New Freenome Common Stock would be equal to the fair market value of that stock on the date of the Domestication and such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the shares of New Freenome Common Stock would begin on the day following the date of the Domestication. U.S. Holders who hold different blocks of Public Shares (generally, shares of PCSC purchased or acquired on different dates or at different prices) are urged to consult their tax advisors to determine how the above rules apply to them, and the discussion above does not specifically address all of the consequences to U.S. Holders who hold different blocks of Public Shares.
Because the Domestication will occur after the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, U.S. Holders exercising such redemption rights should not be subject to the potential tax consequences of the Domestication. All U.S. Holders considering exercising redemption rights with respect to their Public Shares are urged to consult with their tax advisors with respect to the potential tax consequences to them of exercise of redemption rights. “—Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders That Elect to Exercise Redemption Rights” below.
PFIC Considerations
Even in the case of a transaction, such as the Domestication, that qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, the Domestication may still be a taxable event to U.S. Holders of Public Shares under the passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) provisions of the Code, to the extent that Section 1291(f) of the Code applies, as described below. Because PCSC is a blank check company with no current active operating business, based upon the composition of its income and assets, and upon a review of its financial statements, PCSC believes that it may be a PFIC.
Effect of PFIC Rules on the Domestication
Section 1291(f) of the Code requires that, to the extent provided in Treasury Regulations, a U.S. person that disposes of stock of a PFIC must recognize gain, notwithstanding any other provision of the Code. No final Treasury Regulations are in effect under Section 1291(f) of the Code. Proposed Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code were promulgated in 1992, with a retroactive effective date once they become finalized. If finalized in their present form, these Treasury Regulations may require taxable gain recognition by a Non-Electing Shareholder, as defined below, with respect to its exchange of Public Shares for shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Domestication if PCSC were classified as a PFIC at any time during such U.S. Holder’s holding period in respect thereof. Any such gain generally would be treated as an “excess distribution” made in the year of the Domestication and subject to the special tax and interest charge rules discussed below under “Definition and General Taxation of a PFIC.”
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The proposed Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code should not apply to an Electing Shareholder, as defined below, with respect to its Public Shares for which a timely qualified election fund (“QEF”) election, a QEF election with a purging election, or MTM election is made, as each such election is described below. It is not possible to determine at this time whether, in what form, and with what effective date, final Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code will be adopted.
Definition and General Taxation of a PFIC
A non-U.S. corporation will be a PFIC if either (a) at least seventy-five percent (75%) of its gross income in a taxable year, including its pro rata share of the gross income of any corporation in which it owns or is considered to own at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares by value, is passive income or (b) at least fifty percent (50%) of its assets in a taxable year, ordinarily determined based on fair market value and averaged quarterly over the year, including its pro rata share of the assets of any corporation in which it owns or is considered to own at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares by value, are held for the production of, or produce, passive income. Passive income generally includes dividends, interest, rents and royalties (other than certain rents or royalties derived from the active conduct of a trade or business) and gains from the disposition of passive assets. The determination of whether a foreign corporation is a PFIC is made annually.
If PCSC is determined to be a PFIC for any taxable year (or portion thereof) that is included in the holding period of a U.S. Holder of Public Shares and the U.S. Holder did not make either (a) a timely QEF election for PCSC’s first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder held (or was deemed to hold) Public Shares, (b) a QEF election along with a “purging election,” or (c) a mark-to-market (“MTM”) election, all of which are discussed further below, such U.S. Holder generally will be subject to special rules with respect to any gain recognized by the U.S. Holder on the sale or other disposition of its Public Shares and any “excess distribution” made to the U.S. Holder. Excess distributions are generally any distributions to such U.S. Holder during a taxable year of the U.S. Holder that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received by such U.S. Holder in respect of the Public Shares during the three preceding taxable years of such U.S. Holder or, if shorter, such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the Public Shares.
Under these rules, the U.S. Holder’s gain or excess distribution will be allocated ratably over the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the Public Shares. The amount of gain allocated to the U.S. Holder’s taxable year in which the U.S. Holder recognized the gain or received the excess distribution, or to the period in the U.S. Holder’s holding period before the first day of PCSC’s first taxable year in which it qualified as a PFIC, will be taxed as ordinary income. The amount of gain allocated to other taxable years (or portions thereof) of the U.S. Holder and included in its holding period will be taxed at the highest tax rate in effect for that year and applicable to the U.S. Holder. The interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed on the U.S. Holder in respect of the tax attributable to each such other taxable year of the U.S. Holder. Any “all earnings and profits amount” included in income by a U.S. Holder as a result of the Domestication (discussed under “—Effects of Section 367 to U.S. Holders of Public Shares”) generally would be treated as gain subject to these rules.
In general, if PCSC is determined to be a PFIC, a U.S. Holder may avoid the tax consequences described above with respect to its Public Shares by making a timely QEF election (or a QEF election along with a purging election), or a MTM election, all as described below.
Impact of PFIC Rules on Certain U.S. Holders
The impact of the PFIC rules on a U.S. Holder of Public Shares will depend on whether the U.S. Holder has made a timely and effective election to treat PCSC as a QEF under Section 1295 of the Code, for PCSC’s first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder held (or was deemed to hold) Public Shares, the U.S. Holder made a QEF election along with a “purging election,” or if the U.S. Holder made a MTM election, all as discussed below. A U.S. Holder of a PFIC that made either a timely and effective QEF election, a QEF election along with a purging election, or a MTM election is hereinafter referred to as an “Electing Shareholder.” A U.S. Holder of a PFIC that is not an Electing Shareholder is hereinafter referred to as a “Non-Electing Shareholder.”
The QEF election is made on a shareholder-by-shareholder basis and, once made, can be revoked only with the consent of the IRS. A U.S. Holder generally makes a QEF election by attaching a completed IRS Form 8621 (Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund), including the information provided in a “PFIC Annual Information Statement,” to a timely filed U.S. federal income tax return for the tax year to
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which the election relates. Retroactive QEF elections generally may be made only by filing a protective statement with such return and if certain other conditions are met or with the consent of the IRS. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability and tax consequences of a retroactive QEF election under their particular circumstances.
A U.S. Holder’s ability to make a QEF election with respect to its Public Shares is contingent upon, among other things, the provision by PCSC of certain information that would enable the U.S. Holder to make and maintain a QEF election. Upon written request, PCSC will endeavor to provide to a U.S. Holder such information as the IRS may require, including a PFIC Annual Information Statement, in order to enable the U.S. Holder to make and maintain a QEF election, but there can be no assurance that PCSC will timely provide such information that is required to make and maintain the QEF election. An Electing Shareholder making a valid and timely QEF election generally would not be subject to the adverse PFIC rules discussed above with respect to their Public Shares. As a result, such a U.S. Holder generally should not recognize gain or loss as a result of the Domestication except to the extent described under “— Effects of Section 367 to U.S. Holders of Public Shares” and subject to the discussion above under “—Tax Consequences of the Domestication to U.S. Holders of Public Shares,” but rather would include annually in gross income its pro rata share of the ordinary earnings and net capital gain of PCSC, whether or not such amounts are actually distributed.
As indicated above, if a U.S. Holder of Public Shares has not made a timely and effective QEF election with respect to PCSC’s first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder held (or was deemed to hold) Public Shares, such U.S. Holder generally may nonetheless qualify as an Electing Shareholder by filing on a timely filed U.S. income tax return (including extensions) a QEF election and a purging election to recognize under the rules of Section 1291 of the Code any gain that it would otherwise recognize if the U.S. Holder sold its Public Shares for their fair market value on the “qualification date.” The qualification date is the first day of PCSC’s tax year in which PCSC qualifies as a QEF with respect to such U.S. Holder. The purging election can only be made if such U.S. Holder held Public Shares on the qualification date. The gain recognized by the purging election will be subject to the special tax and interest charge rules treating the gain as an excess distribution, as described above. As a result of the purging election, the U.S. Holder will increase the adjusted tax basis in its Public Shares by the amount of the gain recognized and will also have a new holding period in the Public Shares for purposes of the PFIC rules.
Alternatively, if a U.S. Holder, at the close of its taxable year, owns shares in a PFIC that are treated as marketable shares, the U.S. Holder may make a MTM election with respect to such shares for such taxable year. If the U.S. Holder makes a valid MTM election for the first taxable year of the U.S. Holder in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) Public Shares and for which PCSC is determined to be a PFIC, such holder will not be subject to the PFIC rules described above in respect to its Public Shares. Instead, the U.S. Holder will include as ordinary income each year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of its Public Shares at the end of its taxable year over the adjusted basis in its Public Shares. The U.S. Holder also will be allowed to take an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the adjusted basis of its Public Shares over the fair market value of its Public Shares at the end of its taxable year (but only to the extent of the net amount of previously included income as a result of the MTM election). The U.S. Holder’s basis in its Public Shares will be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amounts and any further gain recognized on a sale or other taxable disposition of the Public Shares will be treated as ordinary income. Shareholders who hold different blocks of Public Shares (generally, shares of PCSC purchased or acquired on different dates or at different prices) are urged to consult their tax advisors to determine how the above rules apply to them. The MTM election is available only for shares that are regularly traded on a national securities exchange that is registered with the SEC, including Nasdaq, or on a foreign exchange or market that the IRS determines has rules sufficient to ensure that the market price represents a legitimate and sound fair market value. No assurance can be given that the Public Shares are considered to be regularly traded for purposes of the MTM election or whether the other requirements of this election are satisfied. If such an election is available and has been made, such U.S. Holders generally will not be subject to the special taxation rules of Section 1291 of the Code discussed herein with respect to their Public Shares. However, if the MTM election is made by a Non-Electing Shareholder after the beginning of the holding period for the PFIC stock, then the Section 1291 rules will apply to certain dispositions of, distributions on and other amounts taxable with respect to Public Shares. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisers regarding the availability and tax consequences of a MTM election in respect to Public Shares under their particular circumstances.
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The rules dealing with PFICs and with the timely QEF election, the QEF election with a purging election, and the MTM election are very complex and are affected by various factors in addition to those described above. Accordingly, a U.S. Holder of Public Shares is urged to consult its tax advisor concerning the application of the PFIC rules to such securities under such holder’s particular circumstances.
Effects of Section 367 to U.S. Holders of Public Shares
In addition to the PFIC rules discussed above, Section 367 of the Code applies to certain non-recognition transactions involving foreign corporations, including a domestication of a foreign corporation in a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code. Section 367 of the Code imposes U.S. federal income tax on certain United States persons in connection with transactions that would otherwise be tax-free. Section 367(b) of the Code will generally apply to U.S. Holders of Public Shares on the date of the Domestication. Because the Domestication will occur after U.S. Holders exercise redemption rights with respect to Public Shares, U.S. Holders exercising such redemption rights should not be subject to the potential tax consequences of Section 367(b) of the Code as a result of the Domestication.
U.S. Holders Who Own 10 Percent or More of the Voting Power or Value of PCSC
A U.S. Holder who beneficially owns (directly, indirectly or constructively) 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of ordinary shares entitled to vote or 10% or more of the total value of all classes of ordinary shares (a “10% U.S. Shareholder”) of PCSC must include in income as a dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-2(d)) attributable to the Public Shares it directly owns within the meaning of Treasury Regulations under Section 367(b) of the Code. Complex attribution rules apply in determining whether a U.S. Holder owns 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of ordinary shares entitled to vote or 10% or more of the total value of all classes of ordinary shares and all U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors with respect to these attribution rules.
A 10% U.S. Shareholder’s “all earnings and profits amount” with respect to its Public Shares is the net positive earnings and profits of PCSC attributable to its shares (as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-2) but without regard to any gain that would be realized on a sale or exchange of such shares. Treasury Regulations under Section 367 provide that the “all earnings and profits amount” attributable to a shareholder’s stock is determined according to the principles of Section 1248 of the Code. In general, Section 1248 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder provide that the amount of earnings and profits attributable to a block of stock (as defined in Treasury Regulations under Section 1248 of the Code) in a foreign corporation is the ratably allocated portion of the foreign corporation’s earnings and profits generated during the period the shareholder held the block of stock. PCSC does not expect to have significant cumulative net earnings and profits on the date of the Domestication. If PCSC does not have positive cumulative net earnings and profits through the date of the Domestication, then a 10% U.S. Shareholder should not be required to include in gross income an “all earnings and profits amount” with respect to its Public Shares. However, the determination of earnings and profits is a complex determination and may be impacted by numerous factors. It is possible that the amount of PCSC’s cumulative net earnings and profits could be positive through the date of the Domestication in which case a 10% U.S. Shareholder would be required to include its “all earnings and profits amount” in income as a deemed dividend under Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-2 as a result of the Domestication. Any such U.S. Holder that is a corporation may, under certain circumstances, effectively be exempt from taxation on a portion or all of the deemed dividend pursuant to Section 245A of the Code.
U.S. Holders Whose Public Shares Have a Fair Market Value of $50,000 or More and Who Own Less than 10 Percent of the Voting Power of PCSC and Less than 10 Percent of the Total Value of PCSC
A U.S. Holder whose Public Shares have a fair market value of $50,000 or more on the date of Domestication and who beneficially owns (directly, indirectly or constructively) less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of ordinary shares entitled to vote and less than 10% of the total value of all classes of ordinary shares of PCSC will recognize gain (but not loss) with respect to the Domestication unless such U.S. Holder elects to recognize the “all earnings and profits” amount attributable to such holder as described below.
Unless such a U.S. Holder makes the “all earnings and profits” election as described below, such holder generally must recognize gain (but not loss) with respect to shares of New Freenome Common Stock received in the Domestication in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock received over the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Public Shares deemed surrendered in the Domestication. Shareholders who hold different blocks of Public Shares (generally, shares of PCSC purchased or acquired on different dates or at different prices) are urged to consult their tax advisors to determine how the above rules apply to them.
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As an alternative to recognizing any gain as described in the preceding paragraph, such a U.S. Holder may elect to include in income as a deemed dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” attributable to its Public Shares under Section 367(b) of the Code. There are, however, a number of specific conditions for making this election. This election must comply with applicable Treasury Regulations and generally must include, among other things:
(i)
a statement that the Domestication is a Section 367(b) exchange;
(ii)
a complete description of the Domestication;
(iii)
a description of any stock, securities or other consideration transferred or received in the Domestication;
(iv)
a statement describing the amounts required to be taken into account for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
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a statement that the U.S. Holder is making the election and that includes (A) a copy of the information that the U.S. Holder received from PCSC establishing and substantiating the “all earnings and profits amount” with respect to the U.S. Holder’s Public Shares, and (B) a representation that the U.S. Holder has notified PCSC (or New Freenome) that the U.S. Holder is making the election; and
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certain other information required to be furnished with the U.S. Holder’s tax return or otherwise furnished pursuant to the Code or the Treasury Regulations thereunder.
In addition, the election must be attached by an electing U.S. Holder to such holder’s timely filed U.S. federal income tax return for the taxable year in which the Domestication occurs, and the U.S. Holder must send notice of making the election to PCSC or New Freenome no later than the date such tax return is filed. In connection with this election, PCSC may in its discretion provide each U.S. Holder eligible to make such an election with information regarding PCSC’s earnings and profits upon written request.
PCSC does not expect to have significant cumulative earnings and profits through the date of the Domestication. If that proves to be the case, U.S. Holders who make this election should generally not have an income inclusion under Section 367(b) of the Code provided that the U.S. Holder properly executes the election and complies with the applicable notice requirements. However, as noted above, if it were determined that PCSC has positive cumulative earnings and profits through the date of the Domestication, a U.S. Holder that makes the election described herein could have an “all earnings and profits amount” with respect to its Public Shares, and thus could be required to include that amount in income as a deemed dividend under Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-3(b)(3) as a result of the Domestication.
U.S. HOLDERS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO CONSULT A TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE CONSEQUENCES OF MAKING AN ELECTION AND THE APPROPRIATE FILING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO AN ELECTION.
U.S. Holders Whose Public Shares Have a Fair Market Value of Less Than $50,000 and Who Own Less than 10 Percent of the Voting Power of PCSC and Less than 10 Percent of the Total Value of PCSC. A U.S. Holder whose Public Shares have a fair market value of less than $50,000 on the date of Domestication, and who on the date of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of ordinary shares entitled to vote and less than 10% of the total value of all classes of ordinary shares of PCSC, should not be required to recognize any gain or loss under Section 367 of the Code in connection with the Domestication and generally should not be required to include any part of the “all earnings and profits amount” in income.
All U.S. Holders of Public Shares are urged to consult their tax advisors with respect to the effect of Section 367 of the Code to their particular circumstances.
Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders of Public Shares That Elect to Exercise Redemption Rights
This section is addressed to U.S. Holders of Public Shares that elect to exercise redemption rights to receive cash in exchange for Public Shares in the PCSC Shareholder Redemption. For purposes of this discussion, a “Converting U.S. Holder” is a U.S. Holder that elects to exercise redemption rights in respect of all or a portion of its Public Shares.
The U.S. federal income tax consequences to a Converting U.S. Holder will depend on whether the redemption of the U.S. Holder’s Public Shares in the PCSC Shareholder Redemption qualifies as a sale of Public Shares under Section 302 of the Code or is treated as a distribution under Section 301 of the Code with respect to the Converting U.S. Holder. If the redemption qualifies as a sale of such U.S. Holder’s Public Shares, such U.S. Holder will generally recognize capital gain or capital loss equal to the difference, if any, between the amount of cash received and such
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U.S. Holder’s tax basis in Public Shares redeemed. A U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its Public Shares will generally be equal to the amount such U.S. Holder paid for such Public Shares. This gain or loss should generally be long-term capital gain or loss if the holding period of such Public Shares is more than one year at the time of the redemption. However, it is possible that because of the redemption rights associated with the Public Shares, the holding period of such shares may not be considered to begin until the date of such redemption (and, thus, it is possible that long-term capital gain or loss treatment may not apply). The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. Shareholders who hold different blocks of Public Shares (generally, Public Shares purchased or acquired on different dates or at different prices) are urged to consult their tax advisors to determine how the above rules apply to them.
A U.S. Holder’s redemption of Public Shares in the PCSC Shareholder Redemption generally will qualify as a sale if such redemption (i) is “substantially disproportionate,” (ii) results in a “complete termination” of such U.S. Holder’s interest in PCSC or (iii) is “not essentially equivalent to a dividend” with respect to the Converting U.S. Holder. For purposes of such tests with respect to a Converting U.S. Holder, that Converting U.S. Holder may be deemed to own not only shares actually owned, but also constructively owned, which in some cases may include shares such Converting U.S. Holder may acquire pursuant to options and shares owned by certain family members, certain estates and trusts of which the Converting U.S. Holder is a beneficiary and certain corporations and partnerships.
Generally, the redemption will be “substantially disproportionate” with respect to the Converting U.S. Holder if (i) the Converting U.S. Holder’s percentage ownership (including constructive ownership) of the outstanding voting shares (including all classes that carry voting rights) of PCSC is reduced immediately after the redemption to less than 80% of the Converting U.S. Holder’s percentage interest (including constructive ownership) in such shares immediately before the redemption; (ii) the Converting U.S. Holder’s percentage ownership (including constructive ownership) of the outstanding PCSC shares (both voting and nonvoting) immediately after the redemption is reduced to less than 80% of such percentage ownership (including constructive ownership) immediately before the redemption; and (iii) the Converting U.S. Holder owns (including constructive ownership), immediately after the redemption, less than 50% of the total combined voting power of all classes of shares of PCSC entitled to vote. There will be a “complete termination” of such Converting U.S. Holder’s interest if either (i) all of the PCSC shares actually and constructively owned by such Converting U.S. Holder are redeemed or (ii) all of the PCSC shares actually owned by such Converting U.S. Holder are redeemed and such Converting U.S. Holder is eligible to waive, and effectively waives in accordance with specific rules, the attribution of the PCSC shares owned by certain family members and such Converting U.S. Holder does not constructively own any other PCSC shares (including as a result of options or convertible securities) and otherwise complies with specific conditions. Whether the redemption will be considered “not essentially equivalent to a dividend” with respect to a Converting U.S. Holder will depend upon the particular circumstances of that Converting U.S. Holder. However, the redemption generally must result in a meaningful reduction in the Converting U.S. Holder’s actual or constructive percentage ownership of PCSC. Whether the redemption will result in a “meaningful reduction” in such Converting U.S. Holder’s proportionate interest will depend on the particular facts and circumstances applicable to it. If the Converting U.S. Holder’s relative interest in PCSC is a small minority interest and the shareholder exercises no control over corporate affairs, taking into account the effect of redemptions by other shareholders, and its percentage ownership (including constructive ownership) is reduced as a result of the redemption, such Converting U.S. Holder may be regarded as having a meaningful reduction in its interest pursuant to a published ruling in which the IRS indicated that even a small reduction in the proportionate interest of a small minority shareholder in a publicly held corporation who exercises no control over corporate affairs may constitute such a “meaningful reduction.” A U.S. Holder is urged to consult with its tax advisors as to the tax consequences to it of any redemption of its Public Shares.
If none of the tests described above applies, the consideration paid to the Converting U.S. Holder generally will be treated as dividend income for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of PCSC’s current or accumulated earnings and profits. Any distribution in excess of such earnings and profits will reduce the Converting U.S. Holder’s basis in the Public Shares (but not below zero) and any remaining excess will be treated as capital gain realized on the sale or other disposition of the Public Shares. After the application of those rules, any remaining tax basis of the Converting U.S. Holder in the Public Shares redeemed will generally be added to the Converting U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its remaining Public Shares. U.S. Holders who hold different blocks of Public Shares (generally, shares of PCSC purchased or acquired on different dates or at different prices) are urged to consult their tax advisors to determine how the above rules apply to them.
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Because the Domestication will occur after PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, U.S. Holders exercising redemption rights should not be subject to the potential tax consequences of Section 367(b) of the Code as a result of the Domestication (discussed further above).
ALL U.S. HOLDERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF A REDEMPTION OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THEIR PUBLIC SHARES PURSUANT TO AN EXERCISE OF REDEMPTION RIGHTS.
Tax Consequences of the Mergers to U.S. Holders of Freenome Common Stock
In accordance with the Business Combination Agreement, the parties to the Business Combination Agreement intend that the Mergers, taken together as an integrated transaction (referred to herein as the “Integrated Merger”), qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and that each of Freenome, New Freenome, Merger Sub I and Merger Sub II will be a “party to the reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(b) of the Code, and the Integrated Merger should qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. This discussion, to the extent it sets forth legal conclusions with respect to matters of U.S. federal income tax law regarding the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Integrated Mergers to holders of Freenome Common Stock, constitutes the opinion of Goodwin Procter LLP, based on, and subject to, customary assumptions, qualifications and limitations, and the assumptions, qualifications and limitations herein and in the opinion included as Exhibit 8.2 hereto.
Consequences if the Integrated Merger Qualifies as a Reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code
Subject to the foregoing, Freenome and New Freenome intend to report the Integrated Merger as a tax-deferred “reorganization” pursuant to Section 368(a) of the Code. However, neither Freenome nor New Freenome intends to request any ruling or other guidance from the IRS on the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Integrated Merger. Because of the many fact-specific requirements to qualify as a tax-deferred “reorganization,” no assurance can be given that the Integrated Merger will qualify as a tax-deferred reorganization or that thereunder, or that a court would not sustain such challenge. If the IRS were to successfully challenge the “reorganization” status of the Integrated Merger, the tax consequences would vary significantly from those set forth immediately below; a summary of such tax consequences is provided further below under “Consequences if the Integrated Merger Does Not Qualify as a Reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code”.
Assuming that the Integrated Merger qualifies as a “reorganization” under the provisions of Section 368(a) of the Code, in general, the following U.S. federal income tax consequences are expected to result to U.S. Holders who exchange shares of Freenome Common Stock for shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Integrated Merger:
U.S. Holders will not recognize gain or loss on the exchange of shares of Freenome Common Stock solely for shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Integrated Merger;
U.S. Holders who receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Integrated Merger generally will be treated as having received such fractional shares in the Integrated Merger and then as having received cash in redemption of such fractional shares. Gain or loss will be recognized based on the difference between the amount of cash received in lieu of the fractional share of New Freenome Common Stock and the portion of the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares of Freenome Common Stock surrendered which is allocable to the fractional share of New Freenome Common Stock, and adjusted as described above;
The aggregate tax basis of the shares of New Freenome Common Stock received by a U.S. Holder in the Integrated Merger generally will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of shares of Freenome Common Stock surrendered in exchange therefor, decreased by the amount of cash received and increased by the amount of gain recognized by the U.S. Holder in the Integrated Merger; and
The holding period of New Freenome Common Stock received by a U.S. Holder in the Integrated Merger will include the holding period of the shares of Freenome Common Stock surrendered by the U.S. Holder in the Integrated Merger.
U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors with respect to the allocation of tax basis between their stock consideration and their non-stock consideration, the amount of gain recognized, and the applicability of any tax reporting requirements to their particular circumstances.
If the Integrated Merger qualifies as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, each significant U.S. Holder receiving shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Integrated Merger would be required
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to file a statement with its U.S. federal income tax return containing the information listed in Treasury Regulations Section 1.368-3, including the U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the shares of Freenome Common Stock exchanged therefor and a description of the parties to the reorganization. A significant U.S. Holder includes any U.S. Holder who, immediately before the reorganization, either (i) owned at least 1% (by vote or value) of the outstanding capital stock of Freenome or (ii) owned securities of Freenome that had an adjusted tax basis of $1,000,000 or more.
Consequences if the Integrated Merger Does Not Qualify as a Reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code
A successful IRS challenge to the “reorganization” status of the Integrated Merger would result in U.S. Holders being treated as if they sold their shares of Freenome Common Stock in a fully taxable transaction in the First Merger. In that case, a U.S. Holder would recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash and the fair market value of New Freenome Common Stock received by such U.S. Holder in the First Merger and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis of the shares of Freenome Common Stock surrendered in the exchange. Such recognized gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the shares of Freenome Common Stock have been held for more than one year as of the date of the First Merger, and will be short-term capital gain or loss if the shares of Freenome Common Stock have been held for one year or less. The amount and character of gain or loss will be computed separately for each block of shares of Freenome Common Stock that was purchased by the U.S. Holder in the same transaction.
Non-U.S. Holders
Tax Consequences for Non-U. S. Holders of Owning and Disposing of New Freenome Common Stock
Distributions on New Freenome Common Stock.
Distributions of cash or property to a Non-U.S. Holder in respect of New Freenome Common Stock received in the Domestication generally will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from New Freenome’s current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. If a distribution exceeds New Freenome’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, the excess will generally be treated first as a tax-free return of capital to the extent of the Non-U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its New Freenome Common Stock. Any remaining excess will be treated as capital gain and will be treated as described below under “—Gain on Disposition of New Freenome Common Stock.”
Dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder of New Freenome Common Stock generally will be subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax at a 30% rate unless such Non-U.S. Holder is eligible for a reduced rate of withholding tax under an applicable income tax treaty and provides proper certification of its eligibility for such reduced rate as described below. However, dividends that are effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business by the Non-U.S. Holder within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment or fixed base of the Non-U.S. Holder) are not subject to such withholding tax, provided certain certification and disclosure requirements are satisfied (generally by providing an IRS Form W-8ECI). Instead, such dividends are subject to United States federal income tax on a net income basis in the same manner as if the Non-U.S. Holder were a United States person as defined under the Code. Any such effectively connected dividends received by a foreign corporation may be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty.
A Non-U.S. Holder of New Freenome Common Stock who wishes to claim the benefit of an applicable treaty rate and avoid backup withholding, as discussed below, for dividends will be required (a) to complete the applicable IRS Form W-8 and certify under penalty of perjury that such holder is not a United States person as defined under the Code and is eligible for treaty benefits or (b) if such Non-U.S. Holder’s New Freenome Common Stock is held through certain foreign intermediaries, to satisfy the relevant certification requirements of applicable United States Treasury Regulations. Special certification and other requirements apply to certain Non-U.S. Holders that are pass-through entities rather than corporations or individuals.
A Non-U.S. Holder of New Freenome Common Stock eligible for a reduced rate of U.S. withholding tax pursuant to an income tax treaty may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by timely filing an appropriate claim for refund with the IRS. Non-U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding their entitlement to the benefits under any applicable income tax treaty.
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Gain on Disposition of New Freenome Common Stock.
Subject to the below discussion of backup withholding and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (as defined below), any gain realized by a Non-U.S. Holder on the taxable disposition of New Freenome Common Stock generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless:
the gain is effectively connected with a trade or business of the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a United States permanent establishment or fixed base of the Non-U.S. Holder);
the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more in the taxable year of the disposition, and certain other conditions are met; or
New Freenome is or has been a “United States real property holding corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time during the shorter of the five-year period ending on the date of disposition or the Non-U.S. Holder’s holding period for such securities disposed of, and either (A) New Freenome Common Stock is not considered to be regularly traded on an established securities market or (B) such Non-U.S. Holder has owned or is deemed to have owned, at any time during the shorter of the five-year period preceding such disposition and such Non-U.S. Holder’s holding period more than 5% of outstanding New Freenome Common Stock. There can be no assurance that New Freenome Common Stock will be treated as regularly traded on an established securities market for this purpose.
A non-corporate Non-U.S. Holder described in the first bullet point immediately above will be subject to tax on the net gain derived from the sale of New Freenome Common Stock under regular U.S. federal income tax rates. An individual Non-U.S. Holder described in the second bullet point immediately above will be subject to a flat 30% tax on the gain derived from the sale of New Freenome Common Stock, which may be offset by certain United States source capital losses, even though the individual is not considered a resident of the United States, provided that the individual has timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses. If a Non-U.S. Holder that is a foreign corporation falls under the first bullet point immediately above, it will be subject to tax on its net gain in the same manner as if it were a United States person as defined under the Code and, in addition, may be subject to the “branch profits tax” equal to 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty) of its effectively connected earnings and profits, subject to adjustments.
If the last bullet point immediately above applies to a Non-U.S. Holder, gain recognized by such Non-U.S. Holder on the sale, exchange or other disposition of New Freenome Common Stock generally will be subject to tax at generally applicable U.S. federal income tax rates. In addition, a buyer of such New Freenome Common Stock from a Non-U.S. Holder may be required to withhold U.S. income tax at a rate of 15% of the amount realized upon such disposition. New Freenome generally will be classified as a “U.S. real property holding corporation” if the fair market value of its “United States real property interests” equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market value of its worldwide real property interests and its other assets used or held for use in a trade or business, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes. New Freenome does not expect to be classified as a “U.S. real property holding corporation” following the Business Combination. However, such determination is factual in nature and subject to change, and no assurance can be provided as to whether New Freenome is or will be a U.S. real property holding corporation with respect to a Non-U.S. Holder following the Business Combination or at any future time.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
New Freenome generally must report annually to the IRS and to each Non-U.S. Holder the amount of dividends paid to such holder and the tax withheld with respect to such dividends, regardless of whether withholding was required. Copies of the information returns reporting such dividends and withholding may also be made available to the tax authorities in the country in which the Non-U.S. Holder resides under the provisions of an applicable income tax treaty.
A Non-U.S. Holder generally will be subject to backup withholding for dividends paid to such holder unless such holder certifies under penalty of perjury that it is a Non-U.S. Holder (and the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that such holder is a United States person as defined under the Code), or such holder otherwise establishes an exemption.
Information reporting and, depending on the circumstances, backup withholding generally will apply to the proceeds of a sale of New Freenome Common Stock within the United States or conducted through certain United
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States-related financial intermediaries, unless the beneficial owner certifies under penalty of perjury that it is a Non-U.S. Holder (and the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that the beneficial owner is a United States person as defined under the Code), or such owner otherwise establishes an exemption.
Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules may be allowed as a refund or a credit against a Non-U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations and administrative guidance promulgated there under (commonly referred as the “Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act” or “FATCA”) generally impose withholding at a rate of 30% in certain circumstances on dividends in respect of, and (subject to the proposed Treasury Regulations discussed below) gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of, securities (including New Freenome Common Stock) which are held by or through certain foreign financial institutions (including investment funds), unless any such institution (i) enters into, and complies with, an agreement with the IRS to report, on an annual basis, information with respect to interests in, and accounts maintained by, the institution that are owned by certain U.S. persons and by certain non-U.S. entities that are wholly or partially owned by U.S. persons and to withhold on certain payments or (ii) if required under an inter-governmental agreement between the U.S. and an applicable foreign country, reports such information to its local tax authority, which will exchange such information with the U.S. authorities. An inter-governmental agreement between the U.S. and an applicable foreign country may modify these requirements. Accordingly, the entity through which New Freenome Common Stock are held will affect the determination of whether such withholding is required. Similarly, dividends in respect of, and (subject to the proposed Treasury Regulations discussed below) gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of, New Freenome Common Stock held by an investor that is a non-financial non-U.S. entity that does not qualify under certain exceptions will generally be subject to with-holding at a rate of 30%, unless such entity either (i) certifies to the applicable with holding agent that such entity does not have any “substantial United States owners” or (ii) provides certain information regarding the entity’s “substantial United States owners,” which will in turn be provided to the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Under the applicable Treasury Regulations and administrative guidance, withholding under FATCA generally applies to payments of dividends in respect of New Freenome Common Stock. While withholding under FATCA generally would also apply to payments of gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of securities (including New Freenome Common Stock), proposed Treasury Regulations eliminate FATCA withholding on payments of gross proceeds entirely. Tax-payers generally may rely on these proposed Treasury Regulations until final Treasury Regulations are issued. All holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the possible implications of FATCA on their investment in New Freenome Common Stock.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Introduction
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the combination of the financial information of Freenome and PCSC adjusted to give effect to the Business Combination. The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 (the “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet”) combines the audited consolidated balance sheet of Freenome as of December 31, 2025 and the audited consolidated balance sheet of PCSC on a pro forma basis as if the Business Combination had been consummated on December 31, 2025. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations”) combines the audited consolidated statements of operations of Freenome for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the audited consolidated statements of operations of PCSC for the year ended December 31, 2025 on a pro forma basis as if the Business Combination had been consummated on January 1, 2025, the beginning of the earliest period presented. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2025 and the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2025, together with the accompanying notes, are referenced herein as the “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements”.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the financial position and operating results that would have been achieved had the Business Combination occurred on the dates indicated. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not purport to project the future financial position or operating results of New Freenome following the completion of the Business Combination and may not be useful in predicting the future financial condition and results of operations of New Freenome following the Closing. The actual financial position and results of operations may differ significantly from the pro forma amounts reflected in this proxy statement/prospectus due to a variety of factors. Assumptions and estimates underlying the unaudited pro forma adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are described in the accompanying notes. The unaudited pro forma adjustments represent management’s estimates based on information available as of the date on which this unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is prepared and are subject to change as additional information becomes available and analyses are performed.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from and should be read together with the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, financial statements of Freenome and PCSC included in this proxy statement/prospectus, the sections titled “Freenome’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “PCSC’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and other information relating to Freenome and PCSC contained in this proxy statement/prospectus, including the Business Combination Agreement and the description of certain terms thereof set forth in the section titled “The Business Combination.”
Description of the Business Combination
On December 5, 2025, Freenome entered into the Business Combination Agreement with PCSC, Merger Sub I, and Merger Sub II, pursuant to which, on the terms and subject to conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement, among other things, the Domestication will occur and PCSC will change its name to Freenome, Inc. In connection with the Domestication, each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share and PCSC Class B Share and each outstanding preference share of PCSC (if any) will be converted into one share of New Freenome Common Stock.
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Following the Domestication, Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the merger and, after giving effect to such merger, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Freenome (the “First Merger”). At the time the First Merger becomes effective (the “Effective Time”):
(i)
Each share of Freenome common stock (collectively, “Freenome Common Shares”) issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including converted preferred shares, excluding treasury shares and shares subject to appraisal rights) will be canceled and converted into New Freenome Common Stock based on an exchange ratio, which is based on an implied Freenome base equity value of $725,000,000 and subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the Business Combination Agreement (the “Exchange Ratio”);
(ii)
Each option to purchase Freenome Common Shares (each, a “Freenome Option”), whether vested or unvested, will be canceled in exchange for options to purchase New Freenome Common Stock under the equity incentive plan to be adopted by PCSC in advance of the Closing (the “New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan”) adjusted for the Exchange Ratio and exercise price, and subject to prior terms (vesting, expiration, forfeiture); and
(iii)
Each restricted stock unit award that is outstanding with respect to Freenome Common Shares (each, a “Freenome RSU Award”) will be canceled and replaced with a restricted stock unit award under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan, settling in New Freenome Common Stock per an allocation schedule, generally subject to prior terms.
As part of the same overall transaction as the First Merger, subject to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, Freenome, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, will merge with and into Merger Sub II with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company in the merger (the “Second Merger” and together with the First Merger, the “Mergers”).
In addition, concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, on December 5, 2025, PCSC entered into subscription agreements (the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain qualified institutional buyers, institutional accredited investors, and other accredited investors, including, among others, Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd, a fund managed by Perceptive Advisors, an affiliate of the Sponsor, as well as certain existing stockholders of Freenome (collectively, the “PIPE Investors”). Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the PIPE Investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase, and PCSC agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors, on the Closing Date, an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock for a purchase price of $10.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $240,000,000 (the “PIPE Financing”). An affiliate of the Sponsor and certain existing stockholders of Freenome subscribed for approximately 23% and 21%, respectively, of the PIPE Financing.
For more information about the Business Combination and PIPE Financing, please see the section titled “The Business Combination.” A copy of the Business Combination Agreement is attached to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A.
Anticipated Accounting Treatment of the Business Combination
The Business Combination is expected to be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP, whereby PCSC is treated as the acquired company and Freenome is treated as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Business Combination will be treated as the equivalent of Freenome issuing stock for the net assets of PCSC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of PCSC will be stated at fair value, which approximates their historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Subsequently, results of operations presented for the periods prior to the Business Combination will be for those of Freenome.
Freenome has been determined to be the accounting acquirer in the Business Combination based on the following predominate factors:
Freenome’s existing shareholders will have the greatest voting interest in the combined entity under the no redemption and maximum redemption scenarios with over 63% of the voting interest in each scenario;
Freenome will have the ability to designate a majority of the initial members of New Freenome’s Board;
Freenome’s senior management will be the senior management of the combined entity;
Freenome is the larger entity based on historical operating activity and has the larger employee base; and
The post-combined company will assume a Freenome branded name: “Freenome, Inc.”
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Basis of Pro Forma Presentation
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. Management has made significant estimates and assumptions in its determination of the pro forma adjustments based on information available as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus. As the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared based on these preliminary estimates, the final amounts recorded may differ materially from the information presented as additional information becomes available. Management considers this basis of presentation to be reasonable under the circumstances.
In accordance with PCSC’s governing documents, PCSC will provide the holders of PCSC Class A Shares the right to have all or a portion of their PCSC Class A Shares for cash, for a per-share price equal to the pro rata portion of the funds then in PCSC’s trust account (including interest not previously released to pay taxes). Any such redemptions will occur immediately prior to the consummation of the Domestication.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information gives effect to the Business Combination and related transactions, including:
The PIPE Financing;
The conversion of Roche Convertible Note (including principal and accrued interest) into shares of New Freenome Common Stock;
Incremental compensation expense associated with the grant of Anti-Dilution Equity Awards and vested restricted stock units;
The conversion of each issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Share and PCSC Class B Share and each outstanding preference share of PCSC (if any) into New Freenome Common Stock; and
The issuance of New Freenome Common Stock in connection with the Mergers, subject to the redemption scenarios described below.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents two redemption scenarios as follows:
Assuming No Redemptions: This presentation assumes that none of the holders of PCSC’s Class A Shares exercise redemption rights with respect to such shares. Therefore, as described above, holders of PCSC Class A Shares as of immediately prior to the Closing shall receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock.
Assuming Maximum Redemptions: This presentation assumes that holders of 6,568,122 PCSC Class A Shares exercise redemption rights with respect to such shares for their pro rata share of the funds in the Trust Account. As described above, the Business Combination Agreement includes a condition that, at the Closing, aggregate transaction proceeds be greater than or equal to $250.0 million in cash, including (i) cash from the Trust Account (after reduction for the aggregate amount of payments required to be made in connection with any redemption), plus (ii) the aggregate amount of cash that has been funded pursuant to the PIPE, minus the Unpaid PCSC expenses. Thus, the redemption of 6,568,122 PCSC Class A Shares represents the estimated maximum number of PCSC Class A Shares that can be redeemed while still achieving the minimum aggregate transaction proceeds of $250.0 million.
The following summarizes the pro forma capitalization of the post-combination company expected immediately following the Closing, presented under the two redemption scenarios:
 
Assuming No
Redemptions
(Shares)
%
Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions
(Shares)
%
Freenome equity holders(1)
71,089,352
63.1%
71,089,352
67.1%
PCSC’s public stockholders
8,625,000
7.7%
2,056,878
1.9%
PCSC initial shareholders(2)
2,442,500
2.2%
2,442,500
2.3%
PIPE Investors(3)
24,000,000
21.3%
24,000,000
22.6%
Roche Convertible Note
6,420,139
5.6%
6,420,139
6.1%
Pro Forma Common Stock Outstanding
112,576,991
100.0%
106,008,869
100.0%
(1)
Amount excludes 2,717,005 Freenome restricted stock units that will vest following the Closing. Includes 5,611,655 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued to the Perceptive PIPE Investor upon conversion of Freenome capital stock.
(2)
Includes 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 PCSC Class A private placement shares held by the Sponsor and 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by PCSC independent directors.
(3)
Includes 5,500,000 PIPE Shares issued to the Perceptive PIPE Investor, 5,000,000 PIPE Shares issued to an existing Freenome equity holder and 13,500,000 PIPE Shares issued to third-party PIPE Investors.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025
(in thousands)
 
Freenome
(Historical)
PCSC
(Historical)
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Assuming No
Redemptions)
(Note 2)
 
Pro Forma
Combined
(Assuming No
Redemptions)
Additional
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions)
(Note 2)
 
Pro Forma
Combined
(Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$78,558
$865
$91,872
(a)
$390,261
(69,963)
(l)
$320,298
 
 
(3,450)
(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
240,000
(c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(17,584)
(g)
 
 
 
 
Short-term marketable securities
138,106
 
 
138,106
 
 
138,106
Accounts and other receivables
1,307
 
 
1,307
 
 
1,307
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
8,520
43
 
8,563
 
8,563
Total current assets
226,491
908
310,838
 
538,237
(69,963)
 
468,274
Cash and investments held in Trust Account
91,872
(91,872)
(a)
 
 
Property and equipment, net
155,776
 
 
155,776
 
 
155,776
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net
97,055
 
 
97,055
 
 
97,055
Intangible assets, net
3,300
 
 
3,300
 
 
3,300
Goodwill
10,513
 
 
10,513
 
 
10,513
Other long-term assets
4,800
(4,520)
(g)
280
 
 
280
Restricted cash
9,118
 
9,118
 
9,118
Total assets
$507,053
$92,780
$214,446
 
$814,279
$(69,963)
 
$744,316
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$6,084
$
(2,683)
(g)
$3,401
 
 
$3,401
Accrued compensation and other related benefits
13,424
 
 
13,424
 
 
13,424
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
3,783
2,254
(3,235)
(g)
2,802
 
 
2,802
Deferred revenue
7,123
 
 
 
7,123
 
 
7,123
Current portion of lease liabilities
10,114
 
10,114
 
10,114
Total current liabilities
40,528
2,254
(5,918)
 
36,864
 
36,864
Lease liabilities, net of current portion
199,015
 
 
199,015
 
 
199,015
Convertible note, at fair value
41,600
 
 
41,600
 
 
41,600
Convertible note, related party
60,895
 
(60,895)
(h)
 
 
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
49,138
 
 
 
49,138
 
 
49,138
Other long-term liabilities
15,433
 
 
 
15,433
 
 
15,433
Deferred underwriting compensation
3,450
(3,450)
(b)
 
Total liabilities
406,609
5,704
(70,263)
342,050
342,050
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Freenome
(Historical)
PCSC
(Historical)
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Assuming No
Redemptions)
(Note 2)
 
Pro Forma
Combined
(Assuming No
Redemptions)
Additional
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions)
(Note 2)
 
Pro Forma
Combined
(Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions)
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable convertible preferred stock
1,363,580
(1,363,580)
(i)
 
 
Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption
91,872
(91,872)
(d)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preference shares
 
 
 
 
Ordinary shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A
1
(d)
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
(f)
 
 
 
 
Class B
(e)
 
 
Common stock
3
(3)
(i)
 
 
New Freenome Common Stock
2
(c)
11
(1)
(l)
10
 
 
1
(h)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(e)
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
(f)
 
 
 
 
 
 
7
(i)
 
 
 
 
Additional paid-in capital
83,834
239,998
(c)
1,851,993
(69,962)
(l)
1,782,031
 
 
 
91,871
(d)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(14,065)
(g)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
60,894
(h)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,363,576
(i)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6,917)
(j)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32,802
(k)
 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
132
 
 
132
 
 
132
Accumulated deficit
(1,347,105)
(4,796)
(2,121)
(g)
(1,379,907)
 
 
(1,379,907)
 
 
6,917
(j)
 
 
 
 
(32,802)
(k)
 
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
(1,263,136)
(4,796)
1,740,161
 
472,229
(69,963)
 
402,266
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity (deficit)
$507,053
$92,780
$214,446
 
$814,279
$(69,963)
 
$744,316
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
 
Freenome
(Historical)
PCSC
(Historical)
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Assuming No
Redemptions)
(Note 2)
 
Pro Forma
Combined
(Assuming No
Redemptions)
Additional
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions)
(Note 2)
 
Pro Forma
Combined
(Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions)
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
License and collaboration revenue
$27,139
$
 
 
$27,139
 
 
$27,139
Service and other revenue
3,270
 
 
3,270
 
 
3,270
Total revenue
30,409
 
30,409
 
30,409
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
1,944
 
 
1,944
 
 
1,944
Research and development
197,117
16,289
(cc)
217,466
 
 
217,466
 
 
4,060
(dd)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative
54,817
2,981
(180)
(aa)
79,484
(138)
(ee)
79,346
 
 
16,513
(cc)
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,115
(dd)
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,238
(ee)
 
 
 
 
Total operating costs and expenses
253,878
2,981
42,035
 
298,894
(138)
 
298,756
Loss from operations
(223,469)
(2,981)
(42,035)
 
(268,485)
138
 
(268,347)
Interest and investment income, net
6,914
 
 
6,914
 
 
6,914
Interest expense
(2,820)
1,548
(ff)
(1,272)
 
 
(1,272)
Other income (expense), net
32
 
 
32
 
 
32
Interest from investments held in Trust Account
3,821
(3,821)
(bb)
 
 
Unrealized loss on investments held in trust
(3)
3
(bb)
 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$(219,343)
$837
$(44,305)
 
$(262,811)
$138
 
$(262,673)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share, basic
$(8.28)
$0.08
 
 
$​(2.28)
 
 
$​(2.42)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
26,497,083
11,067,500
 
 
115,293,996
 
 
108,725,874
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
$(8.28)
$0.08
 
 
$(2.28)
 
 
$(2.42)
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
26,497,083
11,067,500
 
 
115,293,996
 
 
108,725,874
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1.
Basis of Presentation
The Business Combination is expected to be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP, whereby PCSC is treated as the acquired company and Freenome is treated as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Business Combination is expected to be treated as the equivalent of Freenome issuing stock for the net assets of PCSC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of PCSC will be stated at fair value, which approximates their historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Subsequently, results of operations presented for the periods prior to the Business Combination will be for those of Freenome.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 gives pro forma effect to the Business Combination as if it had been consummated on December 31, 2025. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 give pro forma effect to the Business Combination as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2025.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 has been prepared using, and should be read in conjunction with, the following:
Freenome’s audited consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 and the related notes included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus; and
PCSC’s audited consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 and the related notes included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 has been prepared using, and should be read in conjunction with, the following:
Freenome’s audited consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the related notes included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus; and
PCSC’s audited consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the related notes included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.
The foregoing historical financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared based on the aforementioned historical financial statements and the assumptions and adjustments as described in the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. Management has made significant estimates and assumptions in its determination of the pro forma adjustments. As the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared based on these preliminary estimates, the final amounts recorded may differ materially from the information presented.
The pro forma adjustments reflecting the completion of the Business Combination are based on currently available information and assumptions and methodologies that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The pro forma adjustments, which are described in the accompanying notes, may be revised as additional information becomes available and is evaluated. Therefore, it is likely that the actual adjustments will differ from the pro forma adjustments and it is possible the difference may be material. Management believes that its assumptions and methodologies provide a reasonable basis for presenting all of the significant effects of the Business Combination based on information available to management at the current time and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations and financial position would have been had the Business Combination taken place on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial position of the post-combination company. They should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and notes thereto of Freenome and PCSC.
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2.
Transaction Accounting Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared to illustrate the effect of the Business Combination and has been prepared for informational purposes only.
The pro forma combined provision for income taxes does not necessarily reflect the amounts that would have resulted had New Freenome following the Closing, filed consolidated income tax returns during the periods presented.
The pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations are based upon the expected number of New Freenome shares outstanding, assuming the Business Combination occurred on January 1, 2025.
Transaction Accounting Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet
The pro forma adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, are as follows:
(a)
Reflects the reclassification of cash and investments held in the Trust Account that becomes available following the Business Combination to cash and cash equivalents, assuming no redemptions.
(b)
Reflects the payment of $3.5 million in deferred underwriters’ compensation subject to an agreement with the underwriters.
(c)
Reflects proceeds of $240.0 million from the issuance and sale of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock at $10.00 per share in the PIPE Financing pursuant to the Subscription Agreements.
(d)
Reflects the reclassification of $91.9 million of PCSC Class A Shares subject to possible redemption to permanent equity, assuming no redemptions.
(e)
Reflects the conversion of 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares into 2,156,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock.
(f)
Represents the exchange of 8,911,250 PCSC Class A Shares for 8,911,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock, assuming no redemptions.
(g)
Represents preliminary estimated transaction costs to be incurred by Freenome and PCSC of approximately $10.0 million and $8.5 million, respectively, for legal, financial advisory and other professional fees. PCSC’s estimated transaction costs exclude the deferred underwriting fees as described in Note 2(b) above.
For Freenome’s transaction costs:
$0.8 million was deferred in other long-term assets and paid by Freenome as of December 31, 2025;
$1.0 million was deferred in other long-term assets and accrued in accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of December 31, 2025;
$2.7 million was deferred in other long-term assets and in accounts payable as of December 31, 2025;
$9.2 million was reflected as a reduction of cash, which represents Freenome’s preliminary estimated transaction costs less the amounts previously paid by Freenome;
$10.0 million were capitalized and offset against the proceeds from the Business Combination and reflected as a decrease in additional paid-in capital.
For PCSC’s transaction costs:
$2.2 million was accrued by PCSC in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and recognized as expense as of December 31, 2025;
$8.5 million was reflected as a reduction of cash;
$4.1 million represents equity issuance costs related to the PIPE financing described in Note 2(c) above and reflected as a decrease in additional paid-in capital; and
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$2.1 million was reflected as an adjustment to accumulated deficit, which represents the total estimated PCSC transaction costs less: (i) $4.1 million capitalized and offset against the proceeds from the PIPE investment; and (ii) $2.2 million previously recognized by PCSC as of December 31, 2025.
(h)
Reflects the conversion of the Roche Convertible Note and accrued interest into 6,420,139 shares of New Freenome Common Stock in connection with the Closing.
(i)
Reflects the recapitalization of Freenome’s equity consisting of 26,267,598 shares of common stock and 212,541,832 shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock into 71,089,352 shares of New Freenome Common Stock.
(j)
Reflects the elimination of PCSC’s historical accumulated deficit after recording the transaction costs to be incurred by PCSC as described in Note 2(g) above.
(k)
Represents the recognition of stock-based compensation expense associated with Freenome restricted stock units, the vesting of which is conditioned on the satisfaction of a service condition and a liquidity event requirement, which is expected to be satisfied no later than six months following the Closing. These costs expensed through Accumulated deficit are included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 as discussed in Note 2(cc) below.
(l)
Represents the maximum redemption of 6,568,122 PCSC Class A Shares for approximately $70.0 million.
Transaction Accounting Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations
The pro forma adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025, are as follows:
(aa)
Represents pro forma adjustment to eliminate historical expenses related to PCSC’s administrative, financial and support services paid to the Sponsor, which will terminate upon consummation of the Business Combination.
(bb)
Represents pro forma adjustment to eliminate interest and unrealized gain (loss) from investments held in Trust Account.
(cc)
Represents the recognition of stock-based compensation expense associated with Freenome restricted stock units that, on a pro forma basis, will have vested at the Closing. These costs are reflected as if incurred on January 1, 2025, the date the Business Combination occurred for purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations. This is a non-recurring item.
(dd)
Reflects the amortization of stock-based compensation expense associated with Freenome’s unvested restricted stock units, which are subject to vesting based upon both a service-based requirement and a liquidity event requirement. At the Closing the liquidity event requirement will have been meet and Freenome will amortize stock-based compensation expense associated with the unvested restricted stock units over the remaining service period.
(ee)
Reflects the recognition of stock-based compensation expense associated with the Anti-Dilution Equity Awards that will be granted following the Business Combination, pursuant to the Elliott Offer Letter. The terms of the Elliott Offer Letter provide that an Anti-Dilution Option grant and an Anti-Dilution RSU grant will be made such that the aggregate number of shares underlining outstanding option awards and RSU awards issued to the employee are equal to 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively, of the fully-diluted capitalization of New Freenome following the Closing. The estimated number of Anti-Dilution Options to be granted are 295,660 options assuming no redemptions, or 262,819 options assuming maximum redemptions. The estimated number of Anti-Dilution RSUs to be granted are 295,660 RSUs assuming no redemptions, or 262,819 RSUs assuming maximum redemptions. The strike price of the Anti-Dilution Option will be equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date the new Freenome’s Board approves that grant. The other terms and conditions of the Anti-Dilution Option and Anti-Dilution RSUs, including the vesting commencement date and vesting schedule will be the same as the Initial Option and Initial RSU Award provided for in the employment agreement.
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Compensation expense for the Anti-Dilution Option was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the estimated $10 per share price of New Freenome, 6.7 year expected term, 68.9% estimated volatility and risk-free rate of 3.94%.
Compensation expense for the Anti-Dilution RSU grant is based on the $10 per share price of New Freenome.
(ff)
Reflects the elimination of interest expense related to the Roche Convertible Note, which will be converted into shares of New Freenome Common Stock as described in Note 2(h) above.
(gg)
No income tax adjustment is reflected for the year ended December 31, 2025 based on Freenome’s estimated annual effective tax rate for the year ending December 31, 2025, and Freenome having a full valuation allowance on its net deferred tax asset.
3.
Loss per Share
Represents the net loss per share calculated using the historical weighted average shares outstanding, and the issuance of additional shares in connection with the Business Combination, assuming the shares were outstanding since January 1, 2025. As the Business Combination is being reflected as if it had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net loss per share assumes that the shares issuable relating to the Business Combination and related transactions have been outstanding for the entire periods presented. When assuming maximum redemption, this calculation is adjusted to eliminate such shares for the entire period.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared assuming two alternative levels of redemption for the year ended December 31, 2025:
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2025
 
Assuming No
Redemptions
Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions
Pro forma net loss attributable to common shareholders (in thousands)
$(262,811)
$(262,673)
Pro forma weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted
115,293,996
108,725,874
Pro forma net loss per share, basic and diluted
$(2.28)
$(2.42)
 
 
 
Pro forma weighted average shares calculation, basic and diluted(4)
 
 
PCSC public stockholders
8,625,000
2,056,878
PCSC initial shareholders(2)
2,442,500
2,442,500
PIPE Investors(3)
24,000,000
24,000,000
Freenome equity holders(1)
73,806,357
73,806,357
Roche Convertible Note
6,420,139
6,420,139
 
115,293,996
108,725,874
(1)
Includes 2,717,005 shares underlying Freenome restricted stock units that will vest six months following the Closing as the issuance of shares will no longer be contingent on any conditions except the passage of time. Includes 5,611,655 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued to the Perceptive PIPE Investor upon conversion of Freenome capital stock.
(2)
Includes 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 PCSC Class A private placement shares held by the Sponsor and 90,000 PCSC Class B Shares held by PCSC independent directors.
(3)
Includes 5,500,000 PIPE Shares issued to the Perceptive PIPE Investor, 5,000,000 PIPE Shares issued to an existing Freenome equity holder and 13,500,000 PIPE Shares issued to third-party PIPE Investors.
(4)
The pro forma weighted average shares, basic and diluted exclude the following because including them would be antidilutive:
3,333,333 shares issuable upon conversion of the Exact Sciences Note;
8,252,587 unexercised Freenome stock options;
1,574,825 unvested Freenome restricted stock units that remain subject to future service; and
14,628 unexercised Freenome warrants.
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DILUTION
PCSC shareholders who acquired public shares in PCSC’s initial public offering will have their ownership interests diluted to the extent of the difference between the initial public offering price of $10.00 per public share sold in PCSC’s initial public offering and the net tangible book value per share at the time of the Business Combination assuming various sources of material probable dilution described below but excluding the effects of the consummation of the Business Combination itself.
As of December 31, 2025, PCSC’s net tangible book value was ($4.8 million), calculated as total assets of $92.8 million less total liabilities of $5.7 million, and less public shares subject to redemption classified in mezzanine equity of $91.9 million. The number of PCSC Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, was 11,067,500, which includes 8,911,250 PCSC Class A Shares and 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares.
The following table presents the net tangible book value per share at various redemption levels that may occur in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination assuming various sources of material probable dilution, but excluding the effects of the Business Combination transaction itself. This presentation takes into account the PIPE Financing, the reclassification of unredeemed public shares of PCSC to permanent equity, and the payment of PCSC’s estimated transaction costs in connection with the potential Business Combination. In addition to excluding the Business Combination itself, this presentation excludes (i) 8,252,587 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will be issuable upon the exercise of the Rollover Options, (ii) 4,294,391 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will be issuable pursuant to the Rollover RSU Awards, (iii) 6,420,139 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will be issuable upon conversion of the Roche Convertible Note, and (iv) shares of New Freenome Common Stock, that will initially be available for issuance under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan and New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
 
No Redemptions
Scenario(1)
25% Redemptions
Scenario(2)
50% Redemptions
Scenario(3)
Aggregate Transaction
Proceeds Condition
Redemptions
Scenario(4)
 
Shares*
Tangible
Book
Value per
Share**
Shares*
Tangible
Book
Value per
Share**
Shares*
Tangible
Book
Value per
Share**
Shares*
Tangible
Book
Value per
Share**
PCSC net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2025
11,067,500
($0.43)
11,067,500
($0.43)
11,067,500
($0.43)
11,067,500
($0.43)
PCSC shareholders and PIPE Investors, after the redemption of public shares and payment of estimated transaction costs
35,067,500
$​9.15
32,911,250
$9.05
30,755,000
$8.94
28,499,378
$8.80
Initial offering price of PCSC Class A Shares
 
$10.00
 
$10.00
 
$10.00
 
$10.00
Net tangible book value per share giving effect to dilutive securities and other related events, excluding the Business Combination
 
$9.15
 
$9.05
 
$8.94
 
$8.80
Dilution to non-redeeming shareholders
 
$0.85
 
$0.95
 
$1.06
 
$1.20
*
See table below for a reconciliation of the number of shares.
**
See table below for the calculation of the net tangible book value per share.
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The calculation of net tangible book value is as follows (in thousands, except share amounts):
Numerator Adjustments
No Redemption
Scenario(1)
25%
Redemptions
Scenario(2)
50%
Redemptions
Scenario(3)
Aggregate
Transaction
Proceeds
Condition
Redemptions
Scenario(4)
Net tangible book value of PCSC as of December 31, 2025
$​(4,797)
$(4,797)
$(4,797)
$(4,797)
Adjustment to reflect the proceeds from PIPE Financing
240,000
240,000
240,000
240,000
Adjustment to reflect reclassification of unredeemed public shares of PCSC to permanent equity
91,872
68,904
45,936
21,909
Adjustment to reflect payment of transaction expenses of PCSC, net of associated liabilities
(6,221)
(6,221)
(6,221)
(6,221)
Historical net tangible book value of PCSC adjusted for redemptions, proceeds from PIPE Financing, reclassification of unredeemed public shares of PCSC to permanent equity, and payment of transaction costs
$320,854
$297,886
$274,918
$250,891
Denominator Adjustments
No Redemption
Scenario(1)
25%
Redemptions
Scenario(2)
50%
Redemptions
Scenario(3)
Aggregate
Transaction
Proceeds
Condition
Redemptions
Scenario(4)
Shares outstanding held by PCSC shareholders as of December 31, 2025
11,067,500
11,067,500
11,067,500
11,067,500
Adjustment to reflect assumed redemption of PCSC Class A Shares
(2,156,250)
(4,312,500)
(6,568,122)
Adjustment to reflect shares issuable to PIPE Investors
24,000,000
24,000,000
24,000,000
24,000,000
PCSC shareholders and PIPE Investors, after the redemption of PCSC Shares
35,067,500
32,911,250
30,755,000
28,499,378
(1)
This scenario assumes that no public shares are redeemed. This scenario further assumes the closing of the PIPE Financing of $240.0 million, the reclassification of unredeemed public shares of PCSC to permanent equity of $91.9 million and payment of the estimated transaction costs of PCSC of $6.2 million, net of associated liabilities of $5.7 million.
(2)
This scenario assumes that 2,156,250 public shares, or 25% of the Public Shares subject to redemption, are redeemed for an aggregate payment of approximately $22.9 million (based on the estimated per-share redemption price of approximately $10.65 per share) from the trust account based on funds in the trust account as of December 31, 2025. This scenario further assumes the closing of the PIPE Financing of $240.0 million, the reclassification of unredeemed public shares of PCSC to permanent equity of $68.9 million, and payment of the estimated transaction costs of PCSC of $6.2 million net of associated liabilities of $5.7 million.
(3)
This scenario assumes that 4,312,500 public shares, or 50% of the Public Shares subject to redemption, are redeemed for an aggregate payment of approximately $45.9 million (based on the estimated per-share redemption price of approximately $10.65 per share) from the trust account based on funds in the trust account as of December 31, 2025. This scenario further assumes the closing of the PIPE Financing of $240.0 million, the reclassification of unredeemed public shares of PCSC to permanent equity of $45.9 million, and payment of the estimated transaction costs of PCSC of $6.2 million, net of associated liabilities of $5.7 million.
(4)
This scenario assumes that 6,568,122 public shares, or approximately 76% of the public shares subject to redemption, are redeemed for an aggregate payment of approximately $70.0 million (based on the estimated per-share redemption price of approximately $10.65 per share) from the trust account based on funds in the trust account as of December 31, 2025. This scenario further assumes the closing of the PIPE Financing of $240.0 million, the reclassification of unredeemed public shares of PCSC to permanent equity of $21.9 million and payment of the estimated transaction costs of PCSC of $6.2 million, net of associated liabilities of $5.7 million. Pursuant to the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition, at the Closing, aggregate transaction proceeds be greater than or equal to $250.0 million in cash, including (i) cash from the Trust Account (after reduction for the aggregate amount of payments required to be made in connection with any redemption), plus (ii) the aggregate amount of cash that has been funded pursuant to the PIPE, minus the Unpaid PCSC expenses. Thus, the redemption of 6,568,122 public shares, approximately 76% of the public shares subject to redemption, represents the estimated maximum number of public shares that can be redeemed while still achieving the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition.
After taking into account the effects of the consummation of the Business Combination itself, for each of the No Redemptions Scenario, 25% Redemptions Scenario, 50% Redemptions Scenario, and Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario, the valuation of Freenome would need to equal $1,126.2 million, $1,104.6 million, $1,083.1 million and $1,060.5 million, respectively, in order for the non-redeeming shareholders’ interest per share to be at least equal to the price per public share ($10.00 per share) in PCSC’s initial public offering.
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INFORMATION ABOUT PCSC
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to “PCSC,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to PCSC.
Summary
We are a blank check company incorporated on March 22, 2024 as a Cayman Islands exempted company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. We reviewed a number of opportunities to enter into a business combination with an operating business, and entered into the Business Combination Agreement on December 5, 2025. We intend to finance the Business Combination through the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock.
Our Founders
Our Sponsor is an affiliate of Perceptive Advisors, a leading life sciences focused investment firm with over $9.5 billion of regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Since its launch in 1999, Perceptive Advisors has focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Our Founders are the founder and management of Perceptive Advisors. Joseph Edelman, our Chairman, founded Perceptive Advisors in 1999. Adam Stone, our Chief Executive Officer, is the Chief Investment Officer of Perceptive Advisors and Michael Altman, our Chief Business Officer, is a Managing Director at Perceptive Advisors. Perceptive Advisors’ investment activity is focused on identifying both private and public companies in the life sciences and medical technology sectors and has investments in 234 companies as of December 31, 2025. The team at Perceptive Advisors consists of trained scientists, physicians and financial analysts who are passionately committed to identifying innovation that can drive critical change to current treatment paradigms. Perceptive Advisors invests across the capital structure and throughout a company’s growth cycle which provides access to a broad universe of management teams and companies seeking flexible capital solutions. Perceptive Advisors is also an active investor in pre-IPO financing rounds known as “crossovers.” Perceptive Advisors has invested in over 144 private companies since 2013 and in 2025 met with over 200 private companies in evaluation of private growth financing rounds, crossovers, and pre-IPO analysis.
Experience with Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles
Our management team has previous experience in the execution of public acquisition vehicles. In July 2020, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. consummated its initial business combination with Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH (“Immatics”). The ordinary shares of the combined company, Immatics N.V., are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “IMTX.” Mr. Stone continues to serve on the supervisory board of directors of Immatics N.V. following the consummation of the business combination. The closing price of the ordinary shares of Immatics N.V. on Nasdaq on March 10, 2026 was $10.50.
Additionally, in October 2020, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp II consummated its initial business combination with Cerevel Therapeutics. The common stock of the combined company, Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (“Cerevel”), is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “CERE.” On August 1, 2024, Abbvie Inc. and its wholly owned acquisition subsidiaries completed an all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Cerevel for $45.00 per share. Following the closing of the acquisition, shares of Cerevel’s common stock were delisted from Nasdaq on August 1, 2024.
In June 2021, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III consummated its initial business combination with Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. (“Nautilus”). The common stock of the combined company trades on Nasdaq under the symbol “NAUT.” The closing price of the common stock of Nautilus on Nasdaq on March 10, 2026 was $2.43.
In July 2023, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp V announced that it would not consummate an initial business combination within the time period required by its amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, as amended, and was liquidated after the cash held in trust was returned to its shareholders.
In July 2024, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp IV consummated its initial business combination with Adagio Medical, Inc. (“Adagio”). The common stock of the combined company trades on Nasdaq under the symbol “ADGM.” The closing price of the common stock of Adagio on Nasdaq on March 10, 2026 was $0.96.
Our founders and our directors and officers, Perceptive Advisors, or its affiliates expect in the future to become affiliated with other public special purpose acquisition companies that may have acquisition objectives that are similar to ours.
On June 13, 2024, we consummated an initial public offering of 8,625,000 Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share (the “PCSC Class A Shares”), at an offering price of $10.00 per share, which includes the exercise in
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full of the underwriter’s option to purchase an additional 1,125,000 PCSC Class A Shares, at an offering price of $10.00 per share, to cover over-allotments, and a Private Placement with our Sponsor of 286,250 PCSC Class A Shares at a price of $10.00 per share.
Following the closing of our initial public offering and the private placement, an amount equal to $86,250,000 of the net proceeds from its initial public offering and certain of the proceeds from the sale of the private placement were placed in the trust account, located in the U.S. with Continental acting as trustee. The trust account may be invested only in U.S. government treasury bills with a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market funds investing solely in U.S. Treasuries and meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, which invest only in direct U.S. government obligations. At December 31, 2025, assets held in the trust account were comprised of $234 in cash and $91,872,184 in U.S. treasury securities. These funds will remain in the trust account, except for the withdrawal of interest to fund our working capital requirements, subject to an annual limit of $300,000 and/or to pay taxes, if any, until the earliest of (i) the completion of our initial business combination; (ii) the redemption of any public shares properly submitted in connection with the approval by shareholder vote of an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents (A) to modify the substance or timing of our obligation to provide for the redemption of our public shares in connection with an initial business combination or to redeem 100% of our public shares if we have not consummated our initial business combination by June 13, 2026 or (B) with respect to any other provisions relating to rights of our public shares; or (iii) absent an initial business combination by June 13, 2026 (unless such date is extended in accordance with the Existing Governing Documents), our return of the funds held in the trust account to our public shareholders as part of our redemption of the public shares.
PCSC Class A Shares are currently listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “PCSC.”
Financial Position
As of December 31, 2025, we had $91,872,418 held in the trust account and available for our initial business combination (assuming no redemptions). After consideration of $3,450,000 of deferred underwriting fees payable upon consummation of a business combination, we offer a target business a variety of options such as creating a liquidity event for its owners, providing capital for the potential growth and expansion of its operations or strengthening its balance sheet by reducing its debt ratio. Because we are able to complete our initial business combination using PCSC’s cash, debt or equity securities, or a combination of the foregoing, we have the flexibility to use the most efficient combination that will allow us to tailor the consideration to be paid to the target business to fit its needs and desires. However, we have not taken any steps to secure third party financing and there can be no assurance it will be available to us.
Effecting Our Business Combination
Fair Market Value of Target Business
The Nasdaq Listing Rules require that our business combination must be with one or more target businesses that together have a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the net assets held in the trust account (excluding deferred underwriting discounts held in trust and taxes payable on the interest earned on the Trust Account) at the time of our signing a definitive agreement in connection with our initial business combination. Our board of directors determined that this test was met in connection with the proposed Business Combination.
Lack of Business Diversification
For an indefinite period of time after the completion of our initial business combination, the prospects for our success may depend entirely on the future performance of a single business. Unlike other entities that have the resources to complete business combinations with multiple entities in one or several industries, it is probable that we will not have the resources to diversify our operations and mitigate the risks of being in a single line of business. By completing our initial business combination with only a single entity, our lack of diversification may:
subject us to negative economic, competitive and regulatory developments, any or all of which may have a substantial adverse impact on the particular industry in which we operate after our initial business combination; and
cause us to depend on the marketing and sale of a single product or limited number of products or services.
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Limited Ability to Evaluate the Target’s Management Team
Although we intend to closely scrutinize the management of a prospective target business when evaluating the desirability of effecting our initial business combination with that business, our assessment of the target business’s management may not prove to be correct. In addition, the future management may not have the necessary skills, qualifications or abilities to manage a public company. Furthermore, the future role of members of our management team, if any, in the target business cannot presently be stated with any certainty. The determination as to whether any of the members of our management team will remain with the combined company will be made at the time of our initial business combination. While it is possible that one or more of our directors will remain associated in some capacity with us following our initial business combination, it is unlikely that any of them will devote their full efforts to our affairs subsequent to our initial business combination. Moreover, we cannot assure you that members of our management team will have significant experience or knowledge relating to the operations of the particular target business.
We cannot assure you that any of our key personnel will remain in senior management or advisory positions with the combined company. The determination as to whether any of our key personnel will remain with the combined company will be made at the time of our initial business combination.
Following a business combination, we may seek to recruit additional managers to supplement the incumbent management of the target business. We cannot assure you that we will have the ability to recruit additional managers, or that additional managers will have the requisite skills, knowledge or experience necessary to enhance the incumbent management.
Permitted Purchases of Our Securities and Other Transactions with Respect to Our Securities
As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 11,067,500 PCSC Shares issued and outstanding, which includes an aggregate of 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares, held by the Sponsor and 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares held by the initial shareholders, being the Sponsor and PCSC’s independent directors (Messrs. McKenna, Song and Waksal).
None of the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders nor any of their respective affiliates has purchased, or currently has an intention to purchase, public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. However, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, at any time prior to the extraordinary general meeting, during a period when they are not then aware of any material nonpublic information regarding PCSC or its securities, the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or their respective affiliates may purchase public shares prior to the extraordinary general meeting. The purpose of such transactions would be to increase the likelihood of satisfaction of the requirements that (i) the Business Combination Proposal, each of the Advisory Governing Documents Proposals, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal are approved by the requisite majorities, (ii) otherwise limit the number of public shares electing to redeem and (iii) New Freenome’s net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) being at least $5,000,001 after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Financing. If such purchases occur, the public “float” of New Freenome following the Business Combination may be reduced, possibly making it difficult to obtain or maintain the quotation, listing or trading of the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange.
In the event that the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders and/or any of their respective affiliates, subject to Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act, purchase public shares in privately negotiated transactions from public shareholders who have already elected to exercise their redemption rights, such selling shareholder would be required to revoke their prior elections to redeem their public shares. Any public shares purchased by the Sponsor, the other initial shareholders or any of their respective affiliates would not be voted in favor of the Condition Precedent Proposals, and redemptions rights (if any) over such purchased securities would be waived by the aforementioned persons. Any such purchased securities would also have a purchase price no higher than the redemption price.
Any purchases by our initial shareholders, advisors and/or their affiliates who are affiliated purchasers under Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act will only be made to the extent such purchases are able to be made in compliance with Rule 10b-18, which is a safe harbor from liability for manipulation under Section 9(a)(2) and Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act. Rule 10b-18 has certain technical requirements that must be complied with in order for the safe harbor to be available to the purchaser. Our initial shareholders, advisors and/or their affiliates will be subject to restrictions in making purchases of ordinary shares if the purchases would violate Section 9(a)(2) or Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act. Any such purchases will be reported pursuant to Section 13 and Section 16 of the Exchange Act to the extent such purchasers are subject to such reporting requirements.
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Additionally, in the event our initial shareholders, advisors or their affiliates were to purchase public shares from public shareholders, such purchases would be structured in compliance with the requirements of Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act including, in pertinent part, through adherence to the following:
Our registration statement/proxy statement filed for our business combination transaction would disclose the possibility that our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates may purchase public shares from public shareholders outside the redemption process, along with the purpose of such purchases;
if our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates were to purchase public shares from public shareholders, they would do so at a price no higher than the price offered through our redemption process;
our registration statement/proxy statement filed for our business combination transaction would include a representation that any of our securities purchased by our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates would not be voted in favor of approving the business combination transaction;
our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates would not possess any redemption rights with respect to our securities or, if they do acquire and possess redemption rights, they would waive such rights; and
we would disclose in a Form 8-K, before our security holder meeting to approve the business combination transaction, the following material items:
the amount of our securities purchased outside of the redemption offer by our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates, along with the purchase price;
the purpose of the purchases by our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates;
the impact, if any, of the purchases by our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates on the likelihood that the business combination transaction will be approved;
the identities of our security holders who sold to our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates (if not purchased on the open market) or the nature of our security holders (e.g., 5% security holders) who sold to our initial shareholders, advisors and their affiliates; and
the number of our securities for which we have received redemption requests pursuant to our redemption offer.
Redemption Rights for Public Shareholders upon Completion of the Business Combination
We will provide our public shareholders with the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their PCSC Class A Shares upon the completion of our initial business combination at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the initial business combination, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to us for permitted withdrawals, divided by the number of the then-outstanding public shares, subject to the limitations described herein. As of January, 2026, the amount in the trust account was approximately $91,918,776.09, or approximately $10.66 per public share. The per share amount we will distribute to investors who properly redeem their shares will not be reduced by the deferred underwriting commission we will pay to Jefferies, the underwriter of our initial public offering. The redemption rights include the requirement that a beneficial holder must identify itself in writing as a beneficial holder and provide its legal name, phone number and address to the PCSC transfer agent in order to validly redeem its shares. Further, we will not proceed with redeeming our public shares, even if a public shareholder has properly elected to redeem its shares, if a business combination does not close. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the initial shareholders have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect to their PCSC Class B Shares, Private Placement Shares and any PCSC Class A shares in connection with (i) the completion of our initial business combination; and (ii) a shareholder vote to approve an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents (A) that would modify the substance or timing of our obligation to provide holders of our public shares the right to have their shares redeemed or repurchased in connection with our initial business combination or to redeem 100% of our public shares if we do not complete our initial business combination by June 13, 2026 or (B) with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of holders of our public shares.
Redemption of Public Shares and Liquidation if No Business Combination
Our Existing Governing Documents provide that we only have until June 13, 2026, to consummate an initial business combination. If we do not consummate an initial business combination by June 13, 2026, we will: (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up; (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business
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days thereafter, redeem the public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to us for permitted withdrawals (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of the then-outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any); and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining shareholders and our board of directors, liquidate and dissolve, subject in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) to our obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and in all other cases subject to the other requirements of applicable law. Our Existing Governing Documents provide that, if we wind up for any other reason prior to the consummation of our initial business combination, we will follow the foregoing procedures with respect to the liquidation of the Trust Account as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, subject to applicable Cayman Islands law.
Our Sponsor and each member of our management team has entered into the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which they have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to any founder shares or private placement shares they hold if we fail to consummate an initial business combination by June 13, 2026 (although they will be entitled to liquidating distributions from the trust account with respect to any public shares they hold if we fail to complete our initial business combination by June 13, 2026).
Our Sponsor, officers and directors have agreed, pursuant to the Letter Agreement, that they will not propose any amendment to the Existing Governing Documents (A) that would modify the substance or timing of our obligation to provide holders of our public shares the right to have their shares redeemed or repurchased in connection with our initial business combination or to redeem 100% of our public shares if we do not complete our initial business combination by June 13, 2026 or (B) with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of holders of our public shares, unless we provide our public shareholders (other than initial shareholders, officers or directors) with the opportunity to redeem their public shares following the approval, and upon implementation by the directors, of any such amendment at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account less permitted withdrawals, divided by the number of the then-outstanding public shares in issue. This redemption right shall apply following the approval and upon implementation of any such amendment, whether proposed by our sponsor, any officer, director or director nominee, or any other person.
We expect that all costs and expenses associated with our liquidation and dissolution, as well as payments to any creditors, will be funded from amounts remaining in working capital held outside the trust account, plus funds from permitted withdrawals, plus up to $100,000 of funds from the trust account available to us to pay dissolution expenses, although we cannot assure you that there will be sufficient funds for such purpose.
If we were to expend all of the net proceeds of our initial public offering and the sale of the private placement shares, other than the proceeds deposited in the trust account, and without taking into account interest, if any, earned on the Trust Account, the per-share redemption amount received by shareholders upon our dissolution would be $10.00. The proceeds deposited in the trust account could, however, become subject to the claims of our creditors which would have higher priority than the claims of our public shareholders. We cannot assure you that the actual per-share redemption amount received by shareholders will not be less than $10.00. While we intend to pay such amounts, if any, we cannot assure you that we will have funds sufficient to pay or provide for all creditors’ claims.
Although we will seek to have all vendors, service providers (excluding our independent registered public accounting firm), prospective target businesses and other entities with which we do business execute agreements with us waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies held in the Trust Account for the benefit of our public shareholders, there is no guarantee that they will execute such agreements or even if they execute such agreements that they would be prevented from bringing claims against the Trust Account including but not limited to fraudulent inducement, breach of fiduciary responsibility or other similar claims, as well as claims challenging the enforceability of the waiver, in each case in order to gain an advantage with respect to a claim against our assets, including the funds held in the Trust Account. If any third party refuses to execute an agreement waiving such claims to the monies held in the Trust Account, our management will perform an analysis of the alternatives available to it and will only enter into an agreement with a third party that has not executed a waiver if management believes that such third party’s engagement would be significantly more beneficial to us than any alternative. Examples of possible instances where we may engage a third party that refuses to execute a waiver include the engagement of a third-party consultant whose particular expertise or skills are believed by management to be significantly superior to those of other consultants that would agree to execute a waiver or in cases where management is unable to find a service provider willing to execute a waiver. Our independent registered accounting firm will not execute agreements with us waiving such claims
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to the monies held in the Trust Account. In addition, there is no guarantee that such entities will agree to waive any claims they may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, contracts or agreements with us and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account for any reason. In order to protect the amounts held in the Trust Account, our sponsor has agreed that it will be liable to us if and to the extent any claims by a vendor for services rendered or products sold to us (excluding our independent registered accounting firm), or a prospective target business with which we have entered into a written letter of intent, confidentially or other similar agreement or business combination agreement, reduce the amounts in the Trust Account to below the lesser of (i) $10.00 per public share and (ii) the actual amount per public share held in the Trust Account as of the date of the liquidation of the Trust Account if less than $10.00 per public share due to reductions in the value of the trust assets, in each case net of the interest that may be withdrawn for permitted withdrawals and, if we decide to liquidate, $100,000 of dissolution expenses, provided that such liability will not apply to any claims by a third party or prospective target business who executed a waiver of any and all rights to seek access to the Trust Account nor will it apply to any claims under our indemnity of the underwriter of our initial public offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. In the event that an executed waiver is deemed to be unenforceable against a third party, our sponsor will not be responsible to the extent of any liability for such third party claims. However, we have not asked our sponsor to reserve for such indemnification obligations, nor have we independently verified whether our sponsor has sufficient funds to satisfy its indemnity obligations and we believe that our sponsor’s only assets are securities of our company. Our sponsor may not be able to satisfy those obligations. As a result, if any such claims were successfully made against the Trust Account, the funds available for our initial business combination and redemptions could be reduced to less than $10.00 per public share. In such event, we may not be able to complete our initial business combination, and you would receive such lesser amount per share in connection with any redemption of your public shares. None of our officers or directors will indemnify us for claims by third parties including, without limitation, claims by vendors and prospective target businesses.
In the event that the proceeds in the Trust Account are reduced below the lesser of (i) $10.00 per public share and (ii) the actual amount per public share held in the Trust Account as of the date of the liquidation of the Trust Account if less than $10.00 per public share due to reductions in the value of the trust assets, in each case net of the interest that may be withdrawn for permitted withdrawals and, if we decide to liquidate, $100,000 of dissolution expenses, and our sponsor asserts that it is unable to satisfy its indemnification obligations or that it has no indemnification obligations related to a particular claim, our independent directors would determine whether to take legal action against our sponsor to enforce its indemnification obligations. While we currently expect that our independent directors would take legal action on our behalf against our sponsor to enforce its indemnification obligations to us, it is possible that our independent directors in exercising their business judgment may choose not to do so in any particular instance. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that due to claims of creditors the actual value of the per-share redemption price will not be less than $10.00 per public share.
We will seek to reduce the possibility that our sponsor will have to indemnify the Trust Account due to claims of creditors by endeavoring to have all vendors, service providers (excluding our independent registered public accounting firm), prospective target businesses or other entities with which we do business execute agreements with us waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to monies held in the Trust Account. Our sponsor will also not be liable as to any claims under our indemnity of the underwriter of our initial public offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. As of December 31, 2025, we have access to operating cash of approximately $865,031 cash held outside the Trust Account with which to pay any such potential claims (including costs and expenses incurred in connection with our liquidation, currently estimated to be no more than approximately $100,000). In the event that we liquidate and it is subsequently determined that the reserve for claims and liabilities is insufficient, shareholders who received funds from our Trust Account could be liable for claims made by creditors; however such liability will not be greater than the amount of funds from our Trust Account received by any such shareholder.
If we file a bankruptcy petition or an involuntary bankruptcy petition is filed against us that is not dismissed, the proceeds held in the Trust Account could be subject to applicable bankruptcy law, and may be included in our bankruptcy estate and subject to the claims of third parties with priority over the claims of our shareholders. To the extent any bankruptcy claims deplete the Trust Account, we cannot assure you we will be able to return $10.00 per public share to our public shareholders. Additionally, if we file a bankruptcy petition or an involuntary bankruptcy petition is filed against us that is not dismissed, any distributions received by shareholders could be viewed under applicable debtor/creditor and/or bankruptcy laws as either a “preferential transfer” or a “fraudulent conveyance.”
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As a result, a bankruptcy court could seek to recover some or all amounts received by our shareholders. Furthermore, our board of directors may be viewed as having breached its fiduciary duty to our creditors and/or may have acted in bad faith, and thereby exposing itself and our company to claims of punitive damages, by paying public shareholders from the Trust Account prior to addressing the claims of creditors. We cannot assure you that claims will not be brought against us for these reasons.
See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC—If, after we distribute the proceeds in the Trust Account to our public shareholders, we file a bankruptcy petition or an involuntary bankruptcy petition is filed against us that is not dismissed, a bankruptcy court may seek to recover such proceeds, and the members of our board of directors may be viewed as having breached their fiduciary duties to our creditors, thereby exposing the members of our board of directors and us to claims of punitive damages.”
Facilities
We currently maintain our executive offices at 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10003. The cost for our use of this space is included in the $15,000 per month fee we pay to our sponsor for office space, administrative and support services. We consider our current office space adequate for our current operations.
Employees
We currently have three officers. These individuals are not obligated to devote any specific number of hours to our matters but they intend to devote as much of their time as they deem necessary to our affairs until we have completed our initial business combination. The amount of time they will devote in any time period will vary based on whether a target business has been selected for our initial business combination and the stage of the business combination process we are in. We do not intend to have any full-time employees prior to the completion of our initial business combination.
Directors and Officers
Our officers and directors are as follows:
Name
Age
Position
Joseph Edelman
68
Chairman and Director
Adam Stone
44
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Michael Altman
42
Chief Business Officer and Director
Sam Cohn
37
Chief Financial Officer
Mark C. McKenna
44
Director
Kenneth Song
49
Director
Harlan W. Waksal
70
Director
Joseph Edelman serves as the Chairman of our board of directors since March 2024. Mr. Edelman is Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager of Perceptive Advisors. Mr. Edelman has also served as a director of Athira Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHA) since May 2020. He also served as the Chairman of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. from October 2018 to June 2020, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp II from July 2020 to October 2020, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III from August 2020 to June 2021, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp IV from January 2021 until August 2024, and ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp V from March 2021 through its liquidation in July 2023. Prior to founding Perceptive Advisors, Mr. Edelman was a Senior Analyst at Aries Fund, a Paramount Capital Asset Management biotechnology hedge fund, from 1994 through 1998. Prior to that position, Mr. Edelman was a Senior Biotechnology Analyst at Prudential Securities from 1990 to 1994. Mr. Edelman started his career in the healthcare sector of the securities industry as a Biotechnology Analyst at Labe, Simpson from 1987 to 1990. Mr. Edelman earned an MBA from New York University and a BA, magna cum laude, in psychology from the University of California San Diego. We believe that Mr. Edelman’s broad operational and transactional experience make him well qualified to serve as the Chairman of our board of directors.
Adam Stone, our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors since March 2024. Mr. Stone is currently the Chief Investment Officer of Perceptive Advisors, a life sciences focused investing firm, where he has worked since 2006, and is a member of the internal investment committee of Perceptive Advisors’ credit opportunities and venture funds. Mr. Stone has also served as Interim CEO of LianBio (OTC: LIANY) since December 2023. Mr. Stone currently serves on the board of directors of Solid Biosciences (Nasdaq: SLDB), LianBio, and Xontogeny
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LLC, which are portfolio companies of Perceptive Advisors. Following the consummation of the business combination of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. with Immatics B.V. in July 2020, Mr. Stone also serves on the supervisory board of Immatics N.V. (Nasdaq: IMTX). Previously, Mr. Stone served as the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of directors of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. from October 2018 to June 2020, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp II from July 2020 to October 2020, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III from August 2020 to June 2021, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp IV from January 2021 until August 2024 and ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp V from March 2021 through its liquidation in July 2023 and served as a member of the board of directors of Renovia Inc. and Prometheus Biosciences, Inc. (“Prometheus”) from November 2020 to March 2021. Prior to joining Perceptive Advisors, Mr. Stone was a Senior Analyst at Ursus Capital from 2001 to 2006 where he focused on biotechnology and specialty pharmaceuticals. Mr. Stone graduated, with honors, from Princeton University with a BA in molecular biology. We believe that Mr. Stone’s broad operational and transactional experience, and his position as Chief Executive Officer, make him well qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Michael Altman, CFA, our Chief Business Officer and a member of our board of directors since March 2024, joined Perceptive Advisors in 2007, is a Managing Director on the investment team and is a member of the internal investment committee of Perceptive Advisors’ credit opportunities fund. Mr. Altman’s focus is on medical devices, diagnostics, digital health and specialty pharmaceuticals. Mr. Altman also serves on the boards of directors of Vensun Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Vitruvius Therapeutics and Lyra Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LYRA), which are portfolio companies of Perceptive Advisors. Mr. Altman has also served as Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the board of directors of ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. from October 2018 to June 2020, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp II from July 2020 to October 2020, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III from August 2020 to June 2021, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp IV from January 2021 to August 2024, ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp V from March 2021 through its liquidation in July 2023 and Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. from June 2021 to June 2025. Mr. Altman graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Business Administration. We believe that Mr. Altman’s broad operational and transactional experience makes him well qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Shmuel (Sam) M. Cohn, CPA, our Chief Financial Officer since March 2024, joined Perceptive Advisors in 2016 and is Chief Financial Officer responsible for managing the financial operations for the Credit, Venture and Discovery funds at Perceptive Advisors. Prior to joining Perceptive Advisors, Mr. Cohn was a Senior Accountant at Fortress Investment Group working on the Fortress Credit Opportunities Funds. Prior to that, Mr. Cohn was an associate at Deloitte LLP focused on the audits of private equity funds. Mr. Cohn graduated from Rutgers Business School with an MBA and from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a BA in individualized studies.
Mark C. McKenna has served as a member of our board of directors since June 2024. Mr. McKenna has served as a director at New Amsterdam Pharma (Nasdaq: NAMS), a clinical biopharmaceutical company, since July 2024, as founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Mirador Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, since March 2024, as a director of Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYRE) since February 2024, as director of Helix Acquisition Corp. II (Nasdaq: HLXB) since February 2024, as Venture Partner at Arch Venture Partner since February 2024, as Senior Advisor at Fairmount Funds Management LLC, a healthcare investment firm, since October 2023 and as chair of the board of directors of Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGE) since August 2023. Mr. McKenna has also served as Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director of McKenna Capital Partners, a family office dedicated to investing in breakthrough treatments for debilitating diseases, since June 2023. Mr. McKenna most recently served as the President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of directors of Prometheus, a clinical stage biotechnology company, from September 2019 to June 2023, when Prometheus was acquired by Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK), and as Chairman of the board of Prometheus from August 2021 to June 2023. Prior to Prometheus, he served as President of Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Salix”), a pharmaceutical company and wholly owned subsidiary of Bausch Health Companies, Inc. (NYSE: BHC), from March 2016 through August 2019. Prior to Salix, Mr. McKenna spent more than a decade in various roles with Bausch + Lomb, also a division of Bausch Health Companies, Inc., most recently as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its U.S. Vision Care business. Before joining Bausch + Lomb (NYSE: BLCO), he held several positions with Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). Mr. McKenna received a B.S. in Marketing from Arizona State University and an M.B.A. from Azusa Pacific University. We believe that Mr. McKenna’s extensive experience as an executive officer in the biopharmaceutical industry makes him well qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Kenneth Song, M.D. has served as a member of our board of directors since June 2024. Dr. Song has served as the Executive Chairman of the board of directors of Averto Medical Inc. since February 2024, as the President, Chief Executive Officer and chairman of Candid Therapeutics, Inc. since May 2024 and is the co-founder and has served as
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a member of the board of directors of ElevAAte Biotech since July 2024. Previously, Dr. Song was the co-founder and served as the chairman of the board of directors of Ablaze Pharmaceuticals Inc. from April 2021 to January 2025. Dr. Song has also served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of RayzeBio Inc. and a member of RayzeBio Inc.’s board of directors from July 2020 until RayzeBio Inc’s acquisition by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) in February 2024. Prior to this, Dr. Song has also served as president, chief executive officer and as a member of the board of directors of Metacrine, Inc., a privately-held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company during his tenure, from September 2016 to June 2020. From April 2010 to April 2016, Dr. Song served as chief executive officer of Ariosa Diagnostics, a privately-held diagnostics company, which he co-founded and which was subsequently acquired by Roche (SIX: RO; ROG). Dr. Song has also served from April 2017 to September 2021 as executive chairman of the board of directors of Omniome, Inc., a private life science tools company that was subsequently acquired by Pacific Biosciences (Nasdaq: PACB). Further, Dr. Song has served as a venture capitalist at Venrock from 2007 to 2010 and a consultant at McKinsey & Company, a management consulting company, from 2000 to 2002. Dr. Song received a B.S. in biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.D. from University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Song trained in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, specialized in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Washington, and was a scientific research fellow at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. We believe that Dr. Song’s experience in the biotechnology industry, including his executive experience and his medical training, make him well qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Harlan W. Waksal, M.D. has served as a member of our board of directors since June 2024. Dr. Waksal has served as Executive Chair of Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. since February 2022 and was elected to its board of directors as Chairperson in February 2022. Dr. Waksal also is the president and owner of Waksal Consulting LLC. Prior to this role, Dr. Waksal served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kadmon Holdings, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, from August 2014 and a director since 2013 until its acquisition by Sanofi in November 2021. Dr. Waksal also served as President and Sole Proprietor of Waksal Consulting LLC from 2003 to 2014. From 2011 to 2014, Dr. Waksal served as Executive Vice President, Business and Scientific Affairs at Acasti Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACST) (“Acasti”), a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company, and as a consultant to Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (formerly known as Neptune Technologies & Bioresources Inc.) (“Neptune”), a formerly publicly traded life sciences company and the parent company of Acasti. Dr. Waksal co-founded ImClone Systems (“ImClone”) in 1987, a formerly publicly traded biopharmaceutical company acquired by Eli Lilly and Company in 2008. Dr. Waksal served in senior roles at ImClone, including: President (1987 to 1994); Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (1994 to 2002); and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer (2002 to 2003). Dr. Waksal also served as a Director of ImClone from 1987 to 2005. Dr. Waksal served on the boards of Oberlin College and Sevion Therapeutics, Inc. through March 2016 and the boards of Acasti and Neptune through February 2016 and July 2015, respectively. Dr. Waksal’s additional roles include serving as Member of the Advisory Board at Roadmap Capital, Inc., Observer of the Board of Directors at NeuroBiopharm Inc., Chairman of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science and Member of the Technology Advisory Board at the New Jersey Edison Innovation Fund. Dr. Waksal received his B.A. from Oberlin College and his M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed his training in internal medicine at New England Medical Center and in pathology at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn. We believe Dr. Waksal’s extensive management experience in the life science industry and drug development experience make him well qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Number and Terms of Office of Officers and Directors
Our board of directors is divided into three classes, with only one class of directors being elected in each year, and with each class (except for those directors appointed prior to our first annual meeting of shareholders) serving a three-year term. The term of office of the first class of directors, consisting of Harlan W. Waksal, will expire at our first annual meeting of shareholders. The term of office of the second class of directors, consisting of Mark C. McKenna and Kenneth Song, will expire at our second annual meeting of shareholders. The term of office of the third class of directors, consisting of Joseph Edelman, Adam Stone and Michael Altman, will expire at our third annual meeting of shareholders.
Prior to the completion of an initial business combination, any vacancy on the board of directors may be filled by a nominee chosen by holders of a majority of our PCSC Class B Shares.
Pursuant to the registration and shareholder rights agreement, upon and following consummation of an initial business combination, our Sponsor is entitled to nominate three individuals for election to our board of directors, as long as the Sponsor holds any securities covered by the registration and shareholder rights agreement.
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Our officers are appointed by the board of directors and serve at the discretion of the board of directors, rather than for specific terms of office. Our board of directors is authorized to appoint persons to the offices set forth in the Existing Governing Documents as it deems appropriate. The Existing Governing Documents provide that our officers may consist of any officer that may be required (including, for the avoidance of doubt, one or more chief executive officers, a chief financial officer, presidents, vice presidents, one or more assistant vice-presidents, one or more assistant treasurers, and one or more assistant secretaries, a treasurer).
Director Independence
Nasdaq listing standards require that a majority of our board of directors be independent. An “independent director” is defined generally as a person other than an officer or employee of the company or its subsidiaries or any other individual having a relationship with the company which in the opinion of the company’s board of directors, could interfere with the director’s exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. We have “independent directors” as defined in Nasdaq’s listing standards and applicable SEC rules. Our board of directors has determined that Joseph Edelman, Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal are “independent directors” as defined in the Nasdaq listing standards. Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal are independent under applicable SEC rules. Our independent directors have regularly scheduled meetings at which only independent directors are present.
Committees of the Board of Directors
In addition to the Special Committee, described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, our board of directors has three standing committees: an audit committee, a nominating committee and a compensation committee. Subject to phase-in rules and a limited exception, the rules of Nasdaq and Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act require that the audit committee of a listed company be comprised solely of independent directors. Subject to phase-in rules and a limited exception, the rules of Nasdaq require that the compensation committee of a listed company be comprised solely of independent directors. Each committee operates under a charter that has been approved by our board and has the composition and responsibilities described below. The charter of each committee is available on our website.
Audit Committee
Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal serve as members of our audit committee. Our board of directors has determined that each of Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal is independent. Harlan W. Waksal serves as the chairman of the audit committee. Each member of the audit committee meets the financial literacy requirements of Nasdaq and our board of directors has determined that Harlan W. Waksal qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in applicable SEC rules and has accounting or related financial management expertise.
The audit committee is responsible for:
meeting with our independent registered public accounting firm regarding, among other issues, audits, and adequacy of our accounting and control systems;
monitoring the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm;
verifying the rotation of the lead (or coordinating) audit partner having primary responsibility for the audit and the audit partner responsible for reviewing the audit as required by law;
inquiring and discussing with management our compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
pre-approving all audit services and permitted non-audit services to be performed by our independent registered public accounting firm, including the fees and terms of the services to be performed;
appointing or replacing the independent registered public accounting firm;
determining the compensation and oversight of the work of the independent registered public accounting firm (including resolution of disagreements between management and the independent auditor regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or related work;
establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by us regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or reports which raise material issues regarding our financial statements or accounting policies; and
reviewing and approving all payments made to our existing shareholders, officers or directors and their respective affiliates. Any payments made to members of our audit committee will be reviewed and approved by our board of directors, with the interested director or directors abstaining from such review and approval.
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Nominating Committee
The members of our nominating committee are Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal, and Mark C. McKenna serves as chairman of the nominating committee. Our board of directors has determined that each of Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal is independent.
The nominating committee is responsible for overseeing the selection of persons to be nominated to serve on our board of directors. The nominating committee considers persons identified by its members, management, shareholders, investment bankers and others.
Guidelines for Selecting Director Nominees
The guidelines for selecting nominees, which have been specified in a charter adopted by us, generally provide that persons to be nominated:
should have demonstrated notable or significant achievements in business, education or public service;
should possess the requisite intelligence, education and experience to make a significant contribution to the board of directors and bring a range of skills, diverse perspectives and backgrounds to its deliberations; and
should have the highest ethical standards, a strong sense of professionalism and intense dedication to serving the interests of the shareholders.
The nominating committee will consider a number of qualifications relating to management and leadership experience, background and integrity and professionalism in evaluating a person’s candidacy for membership on the board of directors. The nominating committee may require certain skills or attributes, such as financial or accounting experience, to meet specific board needs that arise from time to time and will also consider the overall experience and makeup of its members to obtain a broad and diverse mix of board members. The nominating committee will not distinguish among nominees recommended by shareholders and other persons.
Compensation Committee
Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal serve as members of our compensation committee, and Kenneth Song serve as chairman of the compensation committee.
Our board of directors has determined that each of Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal is independent. We have adopted a compensation committee charter, which details the principal functions of the compensation committee, including:
reviewing and approving on an annual basis the corporate goals and objectives relevant to our Chief Executive Officer’s compensation, evaluating our Chief Executive Officer’s performance in light of such goals and objectives and determining and approving the remuneration (if any) of our Chief Executive Officer based on such evaluation;
reviewing and approving the compensation of all of our other Section 16 officers;
reviewing our executive compensation policies and plans;
implementing and administering our incentive compensation equity-based remuneration plans;
assisting management in complying with our proxy statement and annual report disclosure requirements;
approving all special perquisites, special cash payments and other special compensation and benefit arrangements for our officers and employees;
producing a report on executive compensation to be included in our annual proxy statement; and
reviewing, evaluating and recommending changes, if appropriate, to the remuneration for directors.
The charter provides that the compensation committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser and is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any such adviser. However, before engaging or receiving advice from a compensation consultant, external legal counsel or any other adviser, the compensation committee will consider the independence of each such adviser, including the factors required by Nasdaq and the SEC.
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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
None of our officers currently serve, and in the past year have not served, as a member of the compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving on our board of directors.
Clawback Policy
Our board of directors has adopted a Clawback Policy (the “Clawback Policy”) designed to comply with Section 10D of the Exchange Act, the rules promulgated thereunder, and the listing standards of Nasdaq. We believe that it is in the best interests of PCSC and its shareholders to create and maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability and that reinforces our pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Our board of directors therefore adopted the Clawback Policy, which provides for the recoupment of certain executive compensation in the event that PCSC is required to prepare an accounting restatement of its financial statements due to material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under the federal securities laws. The Clawback Policy is administered by our Compensation Committee. Any determinations made by our Compensation Committee are final and binding on all affected individuals. The Clawback Policy applies to our current and former officers (as determined by the Compensation Committee in accordance with Section 10D of the Exchange Act, the rules promulgated thereunder, and the listing standards of Nasdaq) and such other senior executives or employees who may from time to time be deemed subject to the Clawback Policy by the Compensation Committee.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to our directors, officers and employees (the “Code of Ethics”). The Code of Ethics codifies the business and ethical principles that govern all aspects of our business. A copy of the Code of Ethics will be provided without charge upon written request to our principal executive offices. We intend to disclose any amendments to or waivers of certain provisions of our Code of Ethics on our website https://www.perceptivelife.com/pcsc. We do not incorporate the information contained on, or accessible through, our website into this proxy statement/prospectus, and you should not consider it a part of this proxy statement/prospectus or information filed with the SEC.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our officers, directors and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of our ordinary shares to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. These reporting persons are also required to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely upon a review of such Forms, we believe that during the year ended December 31, 2024 there were no delinquent filers.
Trading Policies
We have not adopted a separate insider trading policy to date but require officers, directors and any employees to comply with our Code of Ethics that provides that it is the personal responsibility of each of our officers, directors or employees to adhere to the standards and restrictions imposed by applicable laws, rules and regulations, which includes compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations. We expect that the post-business combination company will adopt an insider trading policy and procedures governing the purchase, sale, and/or other dispositions of the company’s securities by directors, officers and employees, or the company itself, that are reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and any applicable listing standards in connection with the business combination transaction.
Conflicts of Interest
Under Cayman Islands law, directors and officers owe the following fiduciary duties:
duty to act in good faith in what the director or officer believes to be in the best interests of the company as a whole;
duty to exercise powers for the purposes for which those powers were conferred and not for a collateral purpose;
directors should not improperly fetter the exercise of future discretion;
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duty to exercise authority for the purpose for which it is conferred and a duty to exercise powers fairly as between different sections of shareholders;
duty not to put themselves in a position in which there is a conflict between their duty to the company and their personal interests; and
duty to exercise independent judgement.
In addition to the above, directors also owe a duty of care which is not fiduciary in nature. This duty has been defined as a requirement to act as a reasonably diligent person having both the general knowledge, skill and experience that may reasonably be expected of a person carrying out the same functions as are carried out by that director in relation to the company and the general knowledge skill and experience of that director.
As set out above, directors have a duty not to put themselves in a position of conflict and this includes a duty not to engage in self-dealing, or to otherwise benefit as a result of their position. However, in some instances what would otherwise be a breach of this duty can be forgiven and/or authorized in advance by the shareholders provided that there is full disclosure by the directors. This can be done by way of permission granted in Existing Governing Documents or alternatively by shareholder approval at shareholder meetings.
Certain of our officers and directors presently have, and any of them in the future may have additional, fiduciary or contractual obligations to other entities, including entities that are affiliates of our sponsor, pursuant to which such officer or director is or will be required to present a business combination opportunity to such entity. Accordingly, if any of our officers or directors becomes aware of a business combination opportunity which is suitable for an entity to which he or she has then-current fiduciary or contractual obligations, he or she will honor his or her fiduciary or contractual obligations to present such business combination opportunity to such entity, subject to their fiduciary duties under Cayman Islands law. Our Existing Governing Documents provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law: (i) no individual serving as a director or an officer shall have any duty, except and to the extent expressly assumed by contract, to refrain from engaging directly or indirectly in the same or similar business activities or lines of business as us; and (ii) we renounce any interest or expectancy in, or in being offered an opportunity to participate in, any potential transaction or matter which may be a corporate opportunity for any director or officer, on the one hand, and us, on the other. We do not believe, however, that the fiduciary duties or contractual obligations of our officers or directors will materially affect our ability to complete our initial business combination.
Below is a table summarizing the entities to which our officers and directors currently have fiduciary duties, contractual obligations or other material management relationships:
INDIVIDUAL
ENTITY
ENTITY’S BUSINESS
AFFILIATION
Joseph Edelman
Perceptive Advisors, LLC
Hedge Fund
Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager
 
Athira Pharma, Inc.
Biotechnology
Director
Adam Stone
Perceptive Advisors, LLC
Hedge Fund
Chief Investment Officer
 
Solid Biosciences
Pharmaceuticals
Director
 
LianBio
Biotechnology
Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
Xontogeny
Biotechnology
Director
 
Immatics N.V.
Biotechnology
Director
Michael Altman
Perceptive Advisors, LLC
Hedge Fund
Managing Director
 
Vensun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pharmaceuticals
Director
 
Vitruvius Therapeutics
Pharmaceuticals
Director
 
Lyra Therapeutics
Healthcare
Director
Sam Cohn
Perceptive Advisors, LLC
Hedge Fund
Chief Financial Officer, Credit and Venture Funds
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INDIVIDUAL
ENTITY
ENTITY’S BUSINESS
AFFILIATION
Mark C. McKenna
Spyre Therapeutics, Inc.
Biotechnology
Director
 
Apogee Therapeutics, Inc.
 
Chair of the board of directors
 
McKenna Capital Partners
Venture Capital
Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director
 
Arch Venture Partners
Venture Capital
Venture Partner
 
New Amsterdam Pharma
Biopharmaceuticals
Director
 
Mirador Therapeutics, Inc.
Biotechnology
Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
Fairmount Funds Management LLC
Healthcare investment firm
Senior Advisor
 
Apogee Therapeutics, Inc.
Biotechnology
Chairman of the board of directors
Kenneth Song
Candid Therapeutics, Inc.
Biotechnology
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors
 
ElevAAte Biotech
Biotechnology
Director
 
Averto Medical Inc.
Medical Devices
Executive Chairman of the board of directors
Harlan W. Waksal
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc.
Biotechnology
Executive Chair and Chairperson
 
Roadmap Capital, Inc.
Venture Capital
Member of Advisory Board
 
Waksal Consulting LLC
Strategic business and clinical development counsel to biotechnology companies
President and Sole Proprietor
Potential investors should also be aware of the following other potential conflicts of interest:
Our officers and directors are not required to, and will not, commit their full time to our affairs, which may result in a conflict of interest in allocating their time between our operations and our search for a business combination and their other businesses. We do not intend to have any full-time employees prior to the completion of our initial business combination. Each of our officers is engaged in several other business endeavors for which he may be entitled to substantial compensation, and our officers are not obligated to contribute any specific number of hours per week to our affairs. Further, our sponsor and our officers and directors may sponsor or form other special purpose acquisition companies similar to ours or may pursue other business or investment ventures during the period in which we are seeking an initial business combination. Any such companies, businesses or investments may present additional conflicts of interest in pursuing an initial business combination. However, we do not believe that any such potential conflicts would materially affect our ability to complete our initial business combination.
Our sponsor subscribed for founder shares and purchased private placement shares in a private placement that closed simultaneously with our initial public offering. In April 2024, our sponsor transferred 30,000 founder shares to each of Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal. Our sponsor and our management team have entered into the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which they have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect to their founder shares, private placement shares and PCSC Class A Shares in connection with (i) the completion of our initial business combination and (ii) the approval by the shareholders of an amendment to the Existing Governing Documents (A) that would modify the substance or timing of our obligation to provide holders of our public shares the right to have their shares redeemed or repurchased in connection with our initial business combination or to redeem 100% of our public shares if we do not complete our initial business combination by June 13, 2026 or (B) with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of holders of our public shares. Additionally, our sponsor and each member of our management team have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to their founder shares and their private placement shares if we fail to complete our initial business combination by
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June 13, 2026. Except as described herein, our sponsor and our management team have agreed not to transfer, assign or sell any of their founder shares until the earliest of (A) one year after the completion of our initial business combination and (B) subsequent to our initial business combination, (x) if the closing price of our PCSC Class A Shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after our initial business combination, or (y) the date on which we complete a liquidation, merger, share exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that results in all of our public shareholders having the right to exchange their ordinary shares for cash, securities or other property. With certain limited exceptions, the Private Placement Shares will not be transferable until 30 days following the completion of our initial business combination. Such transfer restrictions applicable to the founder shares and private placement shares will be amended in connection with the Business Combination and pursuant to the Sponsor Letter Agreement and Investor Rights Agreement. As discussed under “Business Combination Proposal—Certain Agreements Related to the Business Combination — Investor Rights Agreement” certain transfer restrictions applicable to the founder shares and private placement shares will be amended in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination. Because each of our officers and director nominees will own ordinary shares directly or indirectly, they may have a conflict of interest in determining whether a particular target business is an appropriate business with which to effectuate our initial business combination.
Our officers and directors may have a conflict of interest with respect to evaluating a particular business combination if the retention or resignation of any such officers and directors was included by a target business as a condition to any agreement with respect to our initial business combination. The low price that our sponsor, officers and directors (directly or indirectly) paid for the founder shares creates an incentive whereby our officers and directors could potentially make a substantial profit even if we select an acquisition target that subsequently declines in value and is unprofitable for public shareholders. If we do not complete our initial business combination by June 13, 2026, the founder shares may lose most of their value, except to the extent they receive liquidating distributions from assets outside the Trust Account, which could create an incentive for our sponsor, officers and directors to complete a transaction even if we select an acquisition target that subsequently declines in value and is unprofitable for public shareholders.
By seeking shareholder approval, we will complete our initial business combination only if a majority of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares, represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon, voted at a shareholder meeting are voted in favor of the Business Combination. In such case, our sponsor and directors and officers have agreed to vote their founder shares, private placement shares and public shares in favor of our proposed initial business combination (for more information on voting and permitted purchases of public shares see, “—Effecting Our Business Combination—Permitted Purchases of Our Securities and Other Transactions with Respect to Our Securities.”)
We cannot assure you that any of the above-mentioned conflicts will be resolved in our favor.
You should also review the conflicts of interest of the Sponsor and PCSC’s directors and officers disclosed in the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Interests of Certain Persons in the Business Combination” in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Limitation on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s memorandum and articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against willful default, willful neglect, actual fraud or the consequences of committing a crime. Our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provide for indemnification of our existing or former secretary, officers (including an investment adviser or an administrator or liquidator) and directors (including alternate directors) and their personal representatives to the extent permitted by applicable law, including for any liability incurred in their capacities as such, except through their own actual fraud, willful default or willful neglect. We entered into agreements with our directors and officers to provide contractual indemnification in addition to the indemnification provided for in our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. We purchased a policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that insures our officers and directors against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment in some circumstances and insures us against our obligations to indemnify our officers and directors.
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Our officers and directors have agreed to waive any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the Trust Account, and have agreed to waive any right, title, interest or claim of any kind they may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any services provided to us and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account for any reason whatsoever (except to the extent they are entitled to funds from the Trust Account due to their ownership of public shares). Accordingly, any indemnification provided will only be able to be satisfied by us if (i) we have sufficient funds outside of the Trust Account or (ii) we consummate an initial business combination.
Our indemnification obligations may discourage shareholders from bringing a lawsuit against our officers or directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions also may have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against our officers and directors, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our shareholders. Furthermore, a shareholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against our officers and directors pursuant to these indemnification provisions.
We believe that these provisions, the insurance and the indemnity agreements are necessary to attract and retain talented and experienced officers and directors.
Executive Compensation and Director Compensation
In April 2024, our sponsor transferred 30,000 founder shares to each of Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song and Harlan W. Waksal. None of our officers or directors have received any cash compensation for services rendered to us. Until the earlier of consummation of our initial business combination and our liquidation, beginning on the closing date of our Initial Public Offering, have paid our sponsor for office space, secretarial and administrative services provided to us in the amount of $15,000 per month. In addition, we may pay our sponsor or any of our officers or directors, or any entity with which they are affiliated, a finder’s fee, consulting fee or other compensation in connection with identifying, investigating and completing our initial business combination, which we will disclose in the proxy statement filed in connection with our initial business combination. In addition, our sponsor, officers and directors, or any of their respective affiliates will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities on our behalf such as identifying potential target businesses and performing due diligence on suitable business combinations. Our audit committee reviews, on a quarterly basis all payments that were made by us to our sponsor, officers or directors, or our or their affiliates. Any such payments prior to an initial business combination will be made using funds held outside the Trust Account or funds received from permitted withdrawals. Other than quarterly audit committee review of such reimbursements, we do not expect to have any additional controls in place governing our reimbursement to our directors and officers for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with our activities on our behalf in connection with identifying and consummating an initial business combination.
After the completion of our initial business combination, directors or members of our management team who remain with us may be paid consulting or management fees from the combined company. All of these fees will be fully disclosed to shareholders, to the extent then known, in the proxy solicitation materials or tender offer materials furnished to our shareholders in connection with a proposed business combination. We have not established any limit on the amount of such fees that may be paid by the combined company to our directors or members of management. It is unlikely the amount of such compensation will be known at the time of the proposed business combination, because the directors of the post-combination business will be responsible for determining executive officer and director compensation. Any compensation to be paid to our executive officers will be determined, or recommended to the board of directors for determination, either by a compensation committee constituted solely by independent directors or by a majority of the independent directors on our board of directors.
We do not intend to take any action to ensure that members of our management team maintain their positions with us after the consummation of our initial business combination, although it is possible that some or all of our officers and directors may negotiate employment or consulting arrangements to remain with us after our initial business combination. The existence or terms of any such employment or consulting arrangements to retain their positions with us may influence our management’s motivation in identifying or selecting a target business but we do not believe that the ability of our management to remain with us after the consummation of our initial business combination will be a determining factor in our decision to proceed with any potential business combination. We are not party to any agreements with our officers and directors that provide for benefits upon termination of employment.
Policies and Practices Related to the Grant of Certain Equity Awards Close in Time to the Release of Material Nonpublic Information
PCSC does not grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, or similar instruments with option-like features and has no policies or practices to disclose pursuant to Item 402(x)(1) of Regulation S-K.
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Properties
We currently maintain our executive offices at 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10003. The cost for our use of this space is included in the $15,000 per month fee we pay to our Sponsor for office space, administrative and support services. Upon consummation of the Business Combination, the principal executive offices of New Freenome will be located at 3300 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, California 94005.
Competition
In identifying, evaluating and selecting a target business for our initial business combination, we may encounter competition from other entities having a business objective similar to ours, including other special purpose acquisition or blank check companies, private equity groups and leveraged buyout funds, public companies and operating businesses seeking strategic acquisitions. Many of these entities are well established and have extensive experience identifying and effecting business combinations directly or through affiliates. Moreover, many of these competitors possess greater financial, technical, human and other resources than we do. Our ability to acquire larger target businesses will be limited by our available financial resources. This inherent limitation gives others an advantage in pursuing the acquisition of a target business. Furthermore, our obligation to pay cash in connection with our public shareholders who properly exercise their redemption rights may reduce the resources available to us for our initial business combination, and the future dilution they potentially represent, may not be viewed favorably by certain target businesses. Either of these factors may place us at a competitive disadvantage in successfully negotiating an initial business combination.
Periodic Reporting and Audited Financial Statements
PCSC has registered its securities under the Exchange Act and has reporting obligations, including the requirement to file annual and quarterly reports with the SEC. In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, PCSC’s annual reports contain financial statements audited and reported on by PCSC’s independent registered public accounting firm.
We are required to evaluate our internal control procedures as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Only in the event we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer or an accelerated filer and no longer qualify as an emerging growth company, will we be required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirement on our internal control over financial reporting. The fact that we are a blank check company makes compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act particularly burdensome on us as compared to other public companies because a target business with which we seek to complete our initial business combination may not be in compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act regarding adequacy of its internal controls. The development of the internal controls of any such entity to achieve compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act may increase the time and costs necessary to complete any such business combination.
We have filed a registration statement on Form 8-A with the SEC to voluntarily register our securities under Section 12 of the Exchange Act. As a result, we are subject to the rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act. We have no current intention of filing a Form 15 to suspend our reporting or other obligations under the Exchange Act prior or subsequent to the consummation of our initial business combination.
We are a Cayman Islands exempted company. Exempted companies are Cayman Islands companies conducting business mainly outside the Cayman Islands and, as such, are exempted from complying with certain provisions of the Cayman Companies Act. As an exempted company, we received a tax exemption undertaking from the Cayman Islands government that, in accordance with Section 6 of the Tax Concessions Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands, for a period of 20 years from the 28th day of March 2024, no law which is enacted in the Cayman Islands imposing any tax to be levied on profits, income, gains or appreciations will apply to us or our operations and, in addition, that no tax to be levied on profits, income, gains or appreciations or which is in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax will be payable (i) on or in respect of our shares, debentures or other obligations or (ii) by way of the withholding in whole or in part of a payment of dividend or other distribution of income or capital by us to our shareholders or a payment of principal or interest or other sums due under a debenture or other obligation of us.
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act. As such, we are eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act reduced
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disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. If some investors find our securities less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the prices of our securities may be more volatile.
In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We intend to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period.
We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (i) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the completion of our initial public offering, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.235 billion, or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of our PCSC Class A Shares that are held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30th, and (ii) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.
Additionally, we are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K. Smaller reporting companies may take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements. We will remain a smaller reporting company until the last day of the fiscal year in which (i) the market value of our ordinary shares held by non-affiliates equals or exceeds $250 million as of the prior June 30, and (ii) our annual revenues equaled or exceeded $100 million during such completed fiscal year or the market value of our ordinary shares held by non-affiliates equals or exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30.
Legal Proceedings
There is no material litigation, arbitration or governmental proceeding currently pending against us or any members of our management team in their capacity as such.
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PCSC’S MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to the “Company,” “PCSC,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to PCSC prior to the consummation of the Business Combination. The following discussion and analysis of PCSC’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with PCSC’s audited financial statements and notes to those statements included in this proxy statement/prospectus. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Please see “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Overview
We are a blank check company incorporated on March 22, 2024 as a Cayman Islands exempted company and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. We are an emerging growth company and, as such, we are subject to all of the risks associated with emerging growth companies.
PCSC’s sponsor is Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings, a Cayman Islands exempted limited company. The registration statement for the initial public offering was declared effective on June 11, 2024. On June 13, 2024, PCSC consummated its initial public offering of 8,625,000 PCSC Class A Shares, which included the full exercise by the underwriter of the initial public offering of its over-allotment option in the amount of 1,125,000 PCSC Class A Shares, at $10.00 per share, generating gross proceeds of $86,250,000, and incurring offering costs of approximately $4.8 million, inclusive of approximately $3.45 million in deferred underwriting commissions.
Simultaneously with the closing of the initial public offering, PCSC consummated the private placement of 286,250 private placement shares. Which are PCSC Class A Shares, at a price of $10.00 per private placement share in a private placement to the Sponsor, generating gross proceeds of approximately $2.86 million.
Upon the closing of initial public offering and the private placement, $86.25 million ($10.00 per share) of the net proceeds of the initial public offering and certain of the proceeds from the sale of the private placement were placed in a trust account, located in the U.S. with Continental acting as trustee, including in demand deposit accounts at a bank, or invested only in U.S. “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act having a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act, which invest only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations, as determined by us, until the earlier of (i) the completion of a business combination and (ii) the distribution of the Trust Account as described below.
PCSC’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the initial public offering and the sale of private placement units, although substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be applied generally toward consummating a business combination.
If PCSC has not completed an initial business combination within 24 months from the closing of the initial public offering, or June 13, 2026 (the “Business Combination Period”), PCSC will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up; (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account and not previously released to PCSC for working capital requirements (subject to an annual limit of $300,000) and / or to pay PCSC’s taxes (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of the then-outstanding public shares in issue, which redemption will completely extinguish public shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any); and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of PCSC’s remaining shareholders and PCSC’s board of directors, liquidate and dissolve, subject in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) to PCSC’s obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and in all cases subject to the other requirements of applicable law.
PCSC’s initial shareholders agreed to waive their liquidation rights with respect to the founder shares and private placement shares held by them if PCSC fails to complete a business combination within the Business Combination Period. However, if PCSC’s initial shareholders acquire public shares in or after PCSC’s initial public offering, they will be entitled to liquidating distributions from the trust account with respect to such public shares if PCSC fails to complete
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a business combination within the Business Combination Period. The underwriter in PCSC’s initial public offering has agreed to waive its rights to its deferred underwriting commission, being an aggregate amount of $3,450,000, held in the trust account in the event PCSC does not complete a business combination within the Business Combination Period and, in such event, such amounts will be included with the other funds held in the trust account that will be available to fund the redemption of the public shares.
See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements” in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus for more information on recent developments and agreements entered into by PCSC in connection with the proposed Business Combination with Freenome.
Results of Operations
PCSC has neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. PCSC’s only activities from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2025 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for its initial public offering, described above, and identifying a target company for a business combination. PCSC does not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of its business combination. PCSC generates non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities held in the trust account. PCSC incurs expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, PCSC had a net income of $837,468, which consists of interest income on cash and investments held in the trust account of $3,821,319, partially offset by unrealized loss on interest earned on cash and marketable securities of $3,298 and operating costs of $2,980,553.
For the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, PCSC had a net income $1,910,392, which consists of interest income on cash and investments held in the trust account of $2,366,001 and an unrealized gain on interest earned on cash and marketable securities of $38,396, partially offset by operating costs of $494,005.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
On June 13, 2024, PCSC consummated its initial public offering (as further described under “—Overview”).
For the year ended December 31, 2025, cash used in operating activities was $864,653. Net income of $837,468 was affected by interest earned on cash and investments held in the trust account of $3,821,319, an unrealized loss on interest earned on cash and investments held in the trust account of $3,298, and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $2,115,900.
For the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, cash used in operating activities was $353,623. Net income of $1,910,392 was affected by interest earned on cash and marketable securities held in the trust account of $2,366,001 and an unrealized gain on interest earned on cash and marketable securities of $38,396, changes in operating assets and liabilities of $95,805 and a payment of operating costs through a promissory note of $44,577.
As of December 31, 2025, PCSC had cash and investments held in the trust account of $91,872,418 (including $5,622,418 of investment income) consisting of U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity of 185 days or less. PCSC may withdraw interest earned on the trust account for working capital requirements subject to an annual limit of $300,000, and/or to pay PCSC’s taxes (which shall not be subject to the $300,000 annual limitation described in the foregoing). PCSC intends to use substantially all of the funds held in the trust account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the trust account (less income taxes payable), to complete its business combination. To the extent that PCSC’s share capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete its business combination, the remaining proceeds held in the trust account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue PCSC’s growth strategies
As of December 31, 2025, PCSC had cash of $865,031 and working capital deficit of $1,346,674. PCSC does not believe it has sufficient funds for its working capital needs until a minimum of one year from the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements.
In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a business combination, PCSC’s sponsor, affiliates of PCSC’s sponsor or our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan PCSC funds as may be required. If PCSC completes a business combination, PCSC would repay such loaned
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amounts. In the event that a business combination does not close, PCSC may use a portion of the working capital held outside the trust account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds from PCSC’s trust account would be used for such repayment. Up to $3,000,000 of such working capital loans may be convertible into shares of the post-business combination entity at a price of $10.00 per share.
In accordance with PCSC’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, PCSC has 24 months from the date of its initial public offering, or until June 13, 2026, to consummate the initial business combination. If a business combination is not consummated by the end of the combination period, currently June 13, 2026, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of PCSC. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should PCSC be required to liquidate after the combination period.
In connection with PCSC’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with ASC 205-40, “Going Concern,” as of December 31, 2025, PCSC’s management has determined that the liquidity condition and mandatory liquidation, should a business combination not occur, and potential subsequent dissolution raises substantial doubt about PCSC’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of time within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued. PCSC’s management plans to complete the initial business combination prior to the mandatory liquidation date and expects to receive financing from the Sponsor or the affiliates of the Sponsor to meet its obligations through the time of liquidation or the completion of the initial business combination. There is no financing that is currently committed and no assurance that PCSC’s plans to consummate the initial business combination will be successful within the business combination period. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
PCSC has no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2025. PCSC does not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. PCSC has not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.
Contractual Obligations; Commitments and Contingencies
Administrative Services and Indemnification Agreement
Commencing on the date that PCSC’s registration statement relating to its initial public offering was declared effective through the earlier of consummation of an initial business combination and PCSC’s liquidation, PCSC agreed (i) to pay the sponsor for office space, secretarial and administrative services provided to PCSC in the amount of $15,000 per month and (ii) to indemnify the sponsor and its affiliates, including Perceptive Advisors, LLC, from any liability arising with respect to their activities in connection with PCSC’s affairs. For the year ended December 31, 2025, PCSC incurred and paid $180,000 in fees for these services. For the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024 PCSC incurred and paid $99,500 in fees for these services.
Registration Rights Agreement
PCSC’s sponsor, as the holders of the founder shares and private placement shares, including from time to time the private placement shares that may be issued upon conversion of working capital loans and any PCSC Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of founder shares, are entitled to registration rights pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2024, by and among PCSC, PCSC’s sponsor and the shareholders party thereto. The holders of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that PCSC register such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggyback” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of the initial business combination. PCSC will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
Underwriting Agreement
PCSC granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,125,000 additional public shares to cover over-allotments, if any, at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. On June 13, 2024, simultaneously with the closing of the initial public offering, the underwriter elected to fully exercise the over-allotment option to purchase the additional 1,125,000 public shares at a price of $10.00 per public share.
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The underwriter was entitled to a cash underwriting discount of $0.20 per public share, or $1,725,000 in the aggregate, paid upon the closing of the initial public offering. The underwriter agreed to reimburse PCSC at the closing of the initial public offering for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and fees (including for the avoidance of doubt, a portion of the upfront underwriting commissions payable in connection with the closing of the initial public offering) incurred by PCSC in connection with the initial public offering in an amount not to exceed 1.0% of the gross proceeds of the initial public offering. On June 13, 2024, as part of the closing of the initial public offering, PCSC received reimbursement from the underwriter of $862,500.
In addition, the underwriter is entitled to a deferred fee of $0.40 per public share, or $3,450,000 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriter from the amounts held in the trust account solely in the event that PCSC completes a business combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. There are no critical accounting estimates that have been identified during this period.
Recent Accounting Standards
In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, “Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses”, requiring public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the consolidated financial statements on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. PCSC is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03.
PCSC’s management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on PCSC’s consolidated financial statements.
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INFORMATION ABOUT FREENOME
References in this section to “we”, “our”, “us”, the “Company”, or “Freenome” generally refer to Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Overview
Our mission is to detect cancer and disease at earlier, more treatable stages by making screening easy and accessible. We are an early cancer detection company developing blood-based tests leveraging AI/ML to transform multi-cancer and ultimately multi-disease detection. We founded Freenome with the goal to build an automated, scalable multiomics discovery platform and biologically-informed AI/ML designed to identify the earliest signs of disease. Multiomics technology platforms are a blood-testing approach that combines molecular signatures from both tumors and non-tumor (e.g., immune system) sources to detect cancer. Our common platform is designed to evaluate and integrate multiple analytes (e.g., DNA, RNA and proteins) with differentiated wet lab automation capabilities and high-quality clinical trials to develop accurate tests with the potential to address cancer heterogeneity. The technology backbone of Freenome is underpinned by more than a decade of development and engineering, robust intellectual property, algorithms and more than $1 billion of invested capital raised from a diverse and deep investor base including leading strategic franchises across pharma, healthcare, biotech and technology. We are pursuing multi-product commercialization supported by a robust data moat that we believe supports rapid test development (“up-versioning”) and the potential for sustainable clinical performance advantages. We believe our partnerships with Exact Sciences and Roche will expand our dataset, expand our potential commercial reach, bolster our research and development efforts, and ultimately advance our aim to develop an early detection platform that can be tailored to a patient’s individual risk profile.
The following graphic presents illustrative estimated U.S. screening-eligible patient populations:

The figures in this graphic represent illustrative estimated U.S. screening-eligible patient populations, not dollar amounts. The figures are based on publicly available screening guidelines, epidemiology and literature regarding at-risk populations, together with management estimates regarding overlap between CRC screening eligibility and eligibility for certain additional cancer screening indications. These populations are not necessarily mutually exclusive and should not be summed as distinct, unique individuals. Freenome has not received regulatory approval for, and does not have a commercial product for, the non-CRC screening indications depicted. We believe today’s cancer screening paradigm is structurally fragmented, creating inefficiencies for patients, providers, and payers that are increasingly incompatible with population-scale preventative care. Current testing modalities (e.g., colonoscopy/stool-based tests, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”), low-dose computed tomography (“CT”)) are fragmented or non-existent across cancer types, which creates a burden to patients and healthcare organizations, especially in cases when multiple cancer screenings are required. This fragmentation leads to disjointed patient journeys and follow-up across various clinicians/specialists, often delaying diagnosis and treatment initiation, which in turn correlates to increased healthcare system costs (e.g., elevated hospital readmission rates), treatment delays, and suboptimal health outcomes for patients with cancer and other diseases. As a result, despite annual cancer-screening costs in the U.S. of approximately $40 billion for common cancers (e.g., colorectal, breast, lung) and implementation in medical guidelines, unscreened rates remain relatively high for most cancers due to lack of patient awareness and avoidance of inconvenient procedures, while health systems are challenged to efficiently identify and notify patients that need screening. Every day, cancer claims more than 1,600 lives in the U.S. alone. Only approximately 14% of cancers are
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detected by screening and roughly half of all cancers are not detected until an advanced stage. Early detection has been demonstrated to lead to better outcomes and more treatment options. For example, there is an approximately 90% five year survival rate for certain common cancers when caught early. Early disease detection enables intervention and even prevention, both of which are critical to improve outcomes in cancer treatment, with other age-related diseases likely following a similar paradigm as treatments improve. We believe that the market will evolve from single test ordering to multiple cancer tests being ordered at once based on a patient’s personal cancer risk profile.
We believe that cancers with broad and widely adopted screening criteria that have a clear path to insurance coverage and reimbursement to reach more people are the gateway to near-term clinical impact while building the population-level dataset needed to optimize early cancer detection test performance and expand into new disease areas.
We are initially focused on validating our assay in CRC as it is the only population-level screening indication today with an established path to coverage and reimbursement while positioning us to potentially deploy Freenome's unified assay, automation, and informatics infrastructure across future cancer indications with overlapping screening populations. CRC represents the world's second deadliest cancer despite being one of the most curable and preventable. Despite multiple invasive and non-invasive options, the lack of patient adherence to testing is impacting the ability to reduce the burden of CRC, with approximately 40-50 million people remaining unscreened today. Our blood-based SimpleScreen CRC v1 test is supported by the largest prospective study of its kind, PREEMPT CRC, which met all primary endpoints and is designed to meet FDA requirements for a first-line label for the detection of CRC. We are also developing a SimpleScreen CRC v2 which represents a comprehensive upgrade to the assay and AI/ML learning algorithm components and has demonstrated improved detection performance for advanced adenoma (“AA”) and CRC in data recently presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (“ASCO GI Conference”). We believe CRC represents a foundational anchor with the potential to accelerate the long-term path to a personalized multi-cancer detection (“PCD”) test offering. Increasingly, many other cancers have existing or recent evidence and guideline support for early detection or surveillance (e.g., lung, breast, cervical, liver, pancreatic, esophageal, and others) and overlap with the CRC screening population. We are leveraging this approach to develop a common platform (one assay, with single-cancer and multi-cancer classifiers) which we envision will include a broad testing menu where physicians and individuals can select tests based on their health profile, risk levels and latest guidelines.
As our tests receive regulatory approval, and commercial volumes and data scale, we foresee a compelling opportunity to leverage our proprietary deep learning (“DL”) approaches such as our fragment-level-deep learning (“FLDL”) model to optimize diagnostic accuracy for numerous cancer-specific and multi-cancer classifiers. We also believe this will provide us with broader potential to uncover new biological signals and incorporate longitudinal changes as people are tested throughout time and we continue to up-version tests in a rapid fashion. While up-versioning of tests is standard industry practice and is being implemented by several peers, we believe our approach is highly differentiated in terms of speed, comprehensiveness and potential performance advantages. Our approach has the potential to condense the FDA-grade test versioning roadmap process relative to many historical precedent launches, to potentially drive faster development and go-to-market time. In addition, we have incorporated real-world-data (“RWD”) tokenization, which is a method of encoding patient data into anonymized digital identifiers, to follow consented patients longitudinally and monitor for incidental findings of other cancer types. We believe we are well-positioned to solve an immediate unmet need in CRC. By creating a flywheel of population-level multimodal molecular and clinical data needed to leverage the same underlying platform, we have the potential to validate new tests and offer future tests with disease-specific classifiers (machine and deep learning) personalized to an individual's health status, risk factors, and guideline recommendations.
Our Strengths and Competitive Differentiation
To achieve our mission to detect cancer and disease at earlier, more treatable stages while making screening easy and accessible, we plan to leverage the following key strengths and drivers of competitive differentiation: 
Proprietary technology platform underpinned by a novel assay, high-quality and rigorous scientific approach, scalable automation capabilities and world-class expertise across multiomics, AI/ML and DL. We fundamentally believe a “one size fits all” technological approach is insufficient to detect every cancer across stages and subtypes. Our platform is supported by a proprietary non-bisulfite, base level epigenetic assay technology, specialized molecular testing used to analyze chemical modifications to DNA, a rigorous sample collection and trial design approach, differentiated wet lab/automation capabilities and a
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cross-functional and interdisciplinary team. Our platform is designed to deliver sustainable performance advantages, a growing data moat and rapid test up-versioning, and is underpinned by a proprietary DL model that we believe could drive innovation velocity and a powerful data flywheel effect as testing volumes scale.
Flexible multi-cancer detection platform designed to enable cancer specific accuracy optimization to support a personalized test offering tailored to each individual's risk profile, targeting a collective approximately $50 billion market opportunity. We are prioritizing the development of single cancer early detection tests based on reimbursement pathway potential and clinical guidelines starting with CRC. As the market evolves to multi-cancer test ordering, we believe clinicians, patients and payers will continue to stress diagnostic yield performance for those cancers in which a patient is at increased risk. Our common platform is designed to offer single cancer tests or risk-based panels all within a similar cost structure. Our cancer screening strategy is focused on addressing today’s expensive, burdensome and highly fragmented screening paradigm that is limiting adoption. We estimate that our collective U.S. market opportunity across CRC screening and certain additional cancer screening indications under evaluation is approximately $50 billion. This estimate is an internal market-sizing exercise intended to illustrate the potential aggregate market size and is not a projection of future revenue. It was derived using estimates of relevant U.S. screening-eligible population of 120 million for colorectal cancer and its overlap with those eligible for other cancer indications based on publicly available screening guidelines, U.S. population estimates, and Medicare and private insurance coverage estimates, combined with assumed per test pricing similar to the $592 rate proposed under the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act taking effect as soon as 2028. These estimates involve significant judgment and uncertainty, including with respect to the size of overlapping eligible populations, future pricing, reimbursement, physician and patient adoption, and timing of regulatory approval and commercialization. We have not received regulatory approval for, and do not currently have commercial products for, the additional cancer screening indications described in this section, and there can be no assurance that any such product candidates will be successfully developed, approved or commercialized.
SimpleScreen CRC test is designed to deliver high sensitivity at the earliest and most treatable stages of disease to serve as a foundation for establishing a broader multi-cancer testing platform. Test development and performance is supported by the PREEMPT study, a prospective multi-center observational study with approximately 48 thousand patients enrolled and approximately 27 thousand evaluated. SimpleScreen CRC v1 is designed to meet FDA requirements for a first-line label for CRC screening. In addition, we are working on a comprehensive upgrade of v1 across the assay, including optimizing key aspects of the reagents such as increasing the ability to detect cell free DNA (“cfDNA”) molecules, increasing workflow automation to approximately 95% full automation and algorithm in v2, which has demonstrated improved detection rates and overall performance in recent studies that we anticipate will enable us to develop a potentially best-in-class blood-based CRC test over time.
Differentiated and capital efficient commercialization strategy, supported by a partnership with Exact Sciences, has the potential to meaningfully accelerate market adoption and brand recognition. We announced an exclusive U.S. license agreement with Exact Sciences to commercialize our blood-based CRC test. Exact Sciences is the leader in stool-based CRC testing with a significant commercial infrastructure and large, leading base of screening revenues of volumes. This strategic partnership is designed to drive accelerated market adoption through Exact Sciences' well-established commercial infrastructure as SimpleScreen provides a new blood-based offering to complement Exact Sciences’ stool-based offering and reach the approximately 40-50 million people who remain unscreened for CRC in the U.S. alone. Importantly, we retain full rights for CRC blood testing when tests are ordered in combination with additional cancer screening tests, including for lung and more than ten other initial cancer indications the company is pursuing. We believe Exact Sciences’ substantial commercial footprint will accelerate and drive the scaling of testing volumes for multi-cancer indications over time.
Promising global reach and product pipeline depth, supported by expanded strategic collaboration with Roche. We announced an exclusive license and option agreement with Roche to develop and commercialize an ex-U.S. kitted (de-centralized) version of our personalized multi-cancer early detection (“MCED”) test on the Roche sequencing by expansion (“SBX”) platform. We will retain key rights to all U.S. kitted tests and U.S. and ex-U.S. centralized testing, and importantly have access to multi-cancer kit data, if available with proper consents and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Targeting leading healthcare systems and payers to drive deep integration across the ecosystem and infrastructure, which will support commercial launch across tests and create a sustainable, data-driven competitive moat. Highly scalable, modular AI infrastructure and strategy to be leveraged with health systems for future algorithm training and indication expansion pairs Freenome's AI-enabled learning engine with RWD and informatics for bi-directional data exchange with leading healthcare organizations. Our platform is also designed for scalability and seamless integration into existing healthcare workflows, to facilitate strategic partnering and potentially increase test adoption.
Our Platform Technology and Approach
Foundational to our scientific approach is the view that, due to the intrinsic heterogeneity of the disease, no single technology can detect every cancer. Different cancers have different signatures that present in different quantities and biomarkers in the blood. While circulating tumor DNA (“ctDNA”) (fragmented DNA released by tumor cells into the bloodstream) is foundational to our platform, we believe multiomics are required to reach clinically meaningful performance levels across various cancer types, including those with low ctDNA shedding rates (e.g., prostate) and high rates (e.g., pancreatic) — optimizing sensitivity or specificity on an indication-by-indication basis.


Illustrative comparison of detection sensitivity across cancers with differing circulating tumor DNA shedding characteristics. Values shown are conceptual examples and do not represent clinical performance of any Freenome product candidate. Tumor DNA shedding rates may vary significantly across cancer types and disease stages, and cancers with lower circulating tumor DNA levels may require additional biological signals beyond ctDNA alone to achieve clinically meaningful detection performance.
The figure above illustrates conceptual examples of tumor DNA shedding characteristics observed in certain cancers and the potential value of multiomics approaches in improving detection sensitivity across cancers with varying biological signal characteristics. Our multiomics discovery platform is designed to integrate a multitude of analytes such as DNA, RNA and proteins, and we have developed and integrated multiple methods to empirically profile each cancer or disease of interest. After the discovery process, a smaller set of these analytes are selected for translation into targeted assays for high-throughput clinical testing. For many of the technologies, automation was implemented early in the discovery process to increase the consistency and reproducibility of the resulting data for test design, and ultimately, to allow for automated work cells to be built for commercial testing. In addition, we evaluate the potential additive nature of external emerging technologies leveraging our prospectively collected samples for clinical performance improvements, cost effectiveness, and other key attributes to assess incorporation into Freenome workflows.
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The diagram above illustrates our proprietary multiomics platform architecture and development framework. The platform integrates molecular data generated from blood samples with machine learning models designed to detect tumor-derived and non-tumor-associated biological signals across multiple molecular modalities, including DNA, RNA, proteins, and other analytes.
The AI/ML learning engine uses a combination of computational biology, ML, and DL to integrate the molecular output to create AI/ML classification models optimizing for sensitivity and specificity for cancer detection. As clinical tests start to enable additional RWD, the AI/ML learning engine is designed to rapidly iterate with test versions to improve the sensitivity and specificity of the test to fuel test improvements and validate new tests. As test volumes scale, we believe the resulting longitudinal, multimodal dataset will become a competitive asset that supports classifier refinement, potential new indication development, and a patient network effect from serial testing as people are screened multiple times. The platform is designed to support iterative algorithm development and validation as additional molecular and clinical datasets become available, enabling the development of multiple cancer detection assays leveraging a shared data and machine learning infrastructure.


The diagram above illustrates conceptual representations of our multiomics platform and machine learning infrastructure used in the development of its cancer detection assays. The term “serial testing” refers to cancer screening tests that may be performed repeatedly over time in accordance with clinical screening guidelines or coverage policies.
We have a proprietary next-generation sequencing methylation technology that is a non-bisulfite, base-level epigenetic assay. Methylation is a sensitive assay method used in testing that detects methyl groups attached to DNA to identify tissue of origin cancers. Our workflow for methylation and other epigenetic biomarkers provides high
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resolution multimodal digital outputs at a base-level, enabling capture of subtle biological changes important for early-stage lesions, core to any personalized multi-cancer detection indications that shed cfDNA. Certain cancer screening tests may be performed on a recurring basis as part of routine clinical screening programs. For example, CRC screening and other cancer screening modalities may be performed periodically over time in accordance with clinical screening guidelines or coverage policies. As a result, repeat testing may generate longitudinal molecular datasets from similar patient populations over time. The platform is designed to support iterative algorithm development and validation as additional molecular and clinical datasets become available. As testing volumes increase, including through clinical studies and pre-commercial testing programs, these datasets may contribute to the continued refinement of machine learning models used in the development of future test versions.
We also have a proprietary and differentiated protein and autoantibody technology, encompassing targets and capabilities for various cancer indications. Autoantibodies are immune system generated proteins produced in response to the body’s own molecules, which can serve as early indicators of disease. The protein assays were developed in-house and autoantibodies were incorporated through the 2023 acquisition of Oncimmune Ltd, a global immunodiagnostics developer providing the broader multiomics infrastructure with additional non-tumor-derived signals to capture a more comprehensive view of the tumor microenvironment.
Key to our AI/ML capabilities are both the proprietary models and the software that enables versioned and deployed classifiers under controlled workflows designed to support traceability, performance monitoring, and regulatory review. One example includes our ongoing DL research and proprietary FLDL model architecture that takes advantage of each of the base-level nucleotide features (i.e. the individual chemical units–adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine–that compose DNA) to learn fragment embedding through neural networks; then, a specialized attention mechanism uses cancer-indicative fragments to generate a sample embedding to predict cancer status. In the future, as we move into other cancer types and if we can obtain large sets of clinical metadata, this will enable optimization of the diagnostic accuracy by cancer type. Similarly, as test volumes scale, we believe the data flywheel effect of the platform will lead to new signals and improved test versioning. The diagram below illustrates a conceptual representation of our proprietary FLDL model architecture used in the development of its multiomics cancer detection algorithms.

The diagram above illustrates a conceptual representation of our FLDL architecture and is intended to provide an overview of the analytical framework used in the development of its cancer detection algorithms.
In addition, we are in the early stages of developing AI infrastructure in house that we would plan to activate with health systems for future algorithm training and indication expansion. This forms a three-way partnership strategy focused around providing the AI-enabled learning engine with molecular data from blood-based tests such as CRC/AA and others, if approved, as well as available real-world data and informatics. Although we do not yet have any partnerships with health systems, we plan to start real-world data collection with health systems in 2026. The vendors will support integration into healthcare ecosystems for bi-directional data exchange, secure cloud-computing
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environments and relationships with healthcare organizations. Health systems have the opportunity to provide electronic health records, electronic medical records and claims data as available and agreed upon. We believe this structure will fuel the AI-enabled learning engine to improve existing tests, as well as enable the creation of new tests.


The infrastructure illustrated above represents a conceptual architecture for our data and algorithm development processes.
Our Product Portfolio and Pipeline
SimpleScreen v1 — Blood-Based Screening Test for CRC Screening
Complementing existing screening paradigms, our blood-based SimpleScreen CRC initial version test is focused on a large, reimbursed market and supported by the largest prospective study of its kind, PREEMPT CRC. The study, sponsored by us, met all primary endpoints (sensitivity for CRC (sensitivity, 79.2%; 95% CI, 68.4%-86.9%; P = .006), specificity for advanced colorectal neoplasia (“ACN”) was 91.5% (22 306/24 371; 95% CI, 91.2%-91.9%; P<.001), negative predictive value for ACN at 90.8% (22 306/24 567; 95% CI, 90.7%-90.9%; P<.001), and positive predictive value for ACN was 15.5% (378/2443; 95% CI, 14.2%-16.8%; P<.001), with a topline readout released in April 2024. It was designed to meet FDA requirements for a first-line label. PREEMPT CRC was conducted across 201 sites in the U.S. and United Arab Emirates, enrolled approximately 48 thousand participants, evaluated approximately 27 thousand participants aged 45 to 85 years at average risk of colorectal cancer, and collected up to approximately five years of data on certain subjects. A total of 34,224 tests were conducted as part of PREEMPT CRC. It was funded and constructed with an aim to lay the groundwork for our platform's underlying learning engine, to drive the development of future tests for other cancers and diseases well beyond CRC.
In the intended use population, v1 achieved AA sensitivity of 14% and an overall CRC sensitivity of 81% at 90% specificity. Importantly, v1 achieved a sensitivity of 31% in high-grade dysplasia lesions and 64% sensitivity for Stage I cancers. There were no reported serious adverse events. We have completed a PMA submission to the FDA for v1 in the third quarter of 2025, and expect FDA action on the PMA in 2026, following which, if approved, we intend to commercialize v1 in the second half of 2026. If approved, it has the potential to serve as the foundation for developing a personalized multi-cancer detection platform across more than 10 indications.
SimpleScreen v2 — Comprehensive Upgrade of v1 to Drive Potentially Best-In-Class Performance Amongst Blood-Based CRC Screening Tests
We are developing a second version of SimpleScreen CRC with improved assay and algorithm components designed to increase its signal-to-noise ratio by optimizing key aspects of the reagents, improving the ability to detect tumor cfDNA, and increasing workflow automation of the methylated cfDNA detection platform to approximately 95%. Together, these improvements more than triple the number of distinct cfDNA molecules, thereby increasing test sensitivity.
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The following tables and figures in this section summarize selected analytical workflow metrics used during assay development, and unless otherwise stated, reflect internal development and bridging studies. These metrics are not clinical performance claims and may not be predictive of future results.

Mean Target Coverage (“MTC”) is a sequencing-based metric reflecting the average depth of usable sequencing reads across the assay’s targeted genomic regions (after accounting for duplicate reads). We monitor MTC because it is a key indicator of molecular recovery and data quality for our assay workflow. We also performed internal studies and simulations to evaluate the optimal MTC target for v2 of our assay to potentially improve the clinical activity of v2 for detecting APL and CRC. We identified that the >2,000 MTC was our metric target to enhance clinical performance and we achieved this target in support of v2 feasibility studies including the data presented at ASCO GI Conference in January 2026.
We sponsored and conducted a large case control validation study of nearly one thousand samples with an objective to compare performance between v1 and v2, in data presented at the ASCO GI Conference in January 2026. The test's previously trained and locked AI/ML classification model was used for both tests and applied to paired data from independent clinical samples. We additionally compared limit-of-detection and limit-of-blank performance between test versions. Clinical test performance was assessed using both the updated and previous tests in an average risk cohort. To reflect the intended-use population, sensitivity was adjusted for age and sex using distributions from the U.S. Census and for CRC stage, advanced precancerous lesion (“APL”) subtype, and APL lesion size using distributions from the PREEMPT CRC study. Adjusted specificity was set to 90% for each version to enable direct comparison. The updated CRC test detected 85% of CRC cases and 22% of APLs, indicating increased clinical sensitivity relative to performance in the PREEMPT CRC study. In a performance evaluation study, the original test (v1) and the updated version (v2) were compared head-to-head. A total of approximately 1,300 tests of each of v1 and v2 were conducted during the fourth quarter of 2024 in Brisbane, California by evaluating all study subjects with both versions, controlling for biological variation and cohort effects. For both CRC and APL, the clinical sensitivity point estimates at 90% specificity increased by 1.7 percentage points and 5.4 percentage points, respectively, which suggests that the improvements made to the underlying platform lead to improvements in clinical performance.
Additional improvements in the updated test included increased sensitivity of 44% for APLs with high-grade dysplasia, a 2.6-fold reduction in the limit of detection, and meaningful improvements in projected patient outcomes (9% reduction in lifetime CRC cases and 10% reduction in CRC deaths). Other than the v2 tests conducted in the development studies, no other v2 tests have been conducted, but v2 will continue to be evaluated in analytical and clinical validation studies. We anticipate the associated data from a larger, independent clinical validation study will be submitted to the FDA as part of a panel-track PMA supplement, which we expect to submit in the second half of 2026.
CRC Market Overview
CRC is the second most common cause of cancer deaths and accounts for over 150 thousand new cases annually, according to the American Cancer Society. There is also an established framework to coverage and reimbursement for diagnostics, including blood-based tests covering most individuals 45 years of age and older, under current USPSTF and other clinical guidelines. CRC outcomes are highly stage dependent, with five year survival exceeding 90% when
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detected early, compared to approximately 15% for metastatic disease. Detection and removal of precancerous adenomas substantially reduce CRC incidence and mortality.
Lung v1 — Blood Based Test for the Early Detection of Lung Cancer
We are developing a blood-based lung cancer screening test intended for individuals at elevated risk, including current and former smokers who meet guideline-based eligibility criteria. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the U.S., yet reported nationwide adherence to guideline-recommended lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (“LDCT”) remains low, with estimates near 10-15% of eligible individuals completing screening.
In contrast, observational evidence from a large cohort study indicates that individuals with significant tobacco exposure show relatively high participation in CRC screening programs. For example, a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that a majority of individuals in the smoking population participate in CRC screening when it is offered as part of routine preventive care, even though they underutilize lung cancer screening. Freenome believes this suggests a CRC-anchored blood test that includes lung cancer screening as part of a PCD panel could materially increase upfront lung cancer screening uptake relative to standalone LDCT programs.


Lung cancer presents distinct biological challenges for blood-based detection, particularly in early-stage disease and in lung adenocarcinoma, which often sheds less circulating tumor DNA. Our lung test leverages its multiomics platform, integrating epigenetic (chemical modifications that regulate gene activity) (including methylation) and proteomic (protein) signals with machine learning-based classifiers optimized for lung cancer biology. Our lung cancer program achieved key analytical and clinical performance milestones based on a readout from the PCD Vallania Study. In prospectively collected case-control samples including negative individuals who represent the high-risk population, our multiomics lung test indicated approximately 80% sensitivity at 75% specificity outperforming any of the singleomic assays that focus on one data type. The PCD Vallania Study was sponsored by us and conducted at 68 locations in the U.S. and enrolled a total of 7,435 participants, all over the age of 30. Initial development data for our investigational lung cancer screening test showed an adjusted sensitivity of 90.7% at 50% specificity and 80.4% at 75% specificity for detecting lung cancer. The multiomic approach outperformed a methylation-only version of the test, which showed adjusted sensitivities of 85.8% and 78.2% at the same specificity thresholds.
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We plan to introduce the lung cancer test as a laboratory developed test (“LDT”) in the second half of 2026. The lung LDT is designed to enable early clinical adoption, if approved, generate real-world evidence alongside health system partners, and inform the subsequent IVD development pathway using the same underlying platform. We plan to leverage the future health system partnerships, EMR integrations, and CRC commercial infrastructure to surface individuals eligible for lung or CRC and lung cancer screening.
We initiated and sponsored the PROACT Lung clinical study, a prospective, event-driven study designed to evaluate the performance of its lung cancer test in the high-risk population. We are currently enrolling participants at 36 active locations across the U.S., with approximately 8,000 participants, all over the age of 50, enrolled to date. Data from PROACT Lung, along with data from additional analytical and clinical validation studies, are intended to support the submission of a PMA for the lung test as an IVD and the associated readouts will inform us on when to submit the PMA. The lung IVD program will leverage the same underlying assay architecture and computational framework used for the lung LDT, with lung-specific classifiers and expanded multiomics features refined based on earlier readouts.
Lung Cancer Market Overview
Lung cancer represents the leading cause of cancer deaths in Americans, with over 215 thousand new cases yearly according to the American Cancer Society. Between 14 and 15 million Americans over 50 years of age who are current smokers, have quit within the last 15 years, or have a 20 pack per year smoking history are considered high risk for lung cancer and are eligible for annual screening per guidelines, however screening rates remain low at 10-15% within the high-risk population. Early detection is crucial in lung cancer, with a 65% survival rate for localized lung cancer, but only 10% once it has metastasized.
PCD Overview
We are developing a portfolio of PCD tests designed to detect cancer earlier by integrating single-omic or multiomic signals tuned to specific populations with clinically relevant risk factors. Our approach prioritizes cancer-specific and risk-based populations in which earlier detection can be evaluated against existing clinical pathways, guidelines and where screening or surveillance needs remain unmet.
The PCD roadmap is anchored by CRC which represents the largest established population-level cancer screening market in the U.S. and serves as the foundation for our platform development strategy. Importantly, CRC screening eligibility overlaps with many higher-risk populations for other solid tumors, including lung, liver, pancreas, gastric, esophageal, and more. As a result, a significant portion of patients eligible for CRC screening may simultaneously qualify for additional cancer testing based on clinical risk factors such as smoking history, gastroesophageal reflux disease (“GERD”), chronic liver disease, viral hepatitis, family history, obesity, genetic predisposition, and many other aspects of an individual’s health profile.
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Our PCD programs are designed to leverage this overlapping eligibility by enabling multiple cancer indications to be assessed from a single blood draw using a common assay and computational infrastructure. We believe this approach supports efficient expansion across indications while minimizing incremental development complexity.
Our discovery and development efforts are supported by ongoing refinement of our Cancer Signal Origin (“CSO”) algorithms, which are intended to improve localization accuracy and enable reuse of existing assays and data across additional cancer indications. This scalable, modular architecture is designed to allow us to iteratively expand our PCD portfolio without always requiring the development of entirely new assay platforms for each indication depending on the clinical performance requirements.
The diagrams below illustrate our current development and preliminary discovery strategy for expanding our personalized multi-cancer detection platform across multiple cancer indications. Our approach is anchored in population-level CRC screening and expands to additional cancer indications based on overlapping patient risk populations and the availability of supporting molecular and clinical datasets.


Development timelines and pipeline indications shown above represent our current development plans and expectations and are subject to change. None of the products and indications described in these diagrams have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Any commercialization of such tests in the United States would require regulatory authorization for the applicable indication.
Platform and Market Access Optionality for Average-Risk MCED
In addition to risk-enriched PCD programs, our platform is designed to support the potential future development of an average-risk MCED test as clinical evidence, regulatory standards, and reimbursement pathways evolve, over time.
Our multiomic architecture and CSO algorithms are modular and extensible. Ongoing refinement of CSO classification and signal attribution is intended to enable broader application of existing assays across differing risk strata. We believe that, if supported by sufficient clinical evidence and regulatory and payer acceptance, an average-risk
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MCED could be enabled primarily through algorithmic refinement of the CSO framework rather than through the introduction of a new assay platform. This flexibility reflects our focus on maintaining a single, extensible platform capable of supporting both personalized, risk-based testing and broader population applications over time. In turn with the development of indication-specific, risk-enriched PCD tests, our platform is designed to support the potential future launch of an average-risk MCED test, based on developments pertaining to clinical evidence, the regulatory environment/frameworks, and reimbursement dynamics.
Under this framework, we envision a tiered portfolio consisting of (1) indication-specific PCD tests tailored to defined higher-risk populations and existing care pathways, and (2) a potential average-risk MCED offering, subject to future evidence development, regulatory pathways, coverage and reimbursement, and clinical guidelines.
We believe maintaining this flexibility is strategically important given ongoing clinical trials, policy discussions, and legislative initiatives related to average-risk MCED.
Additional Opportunities (Molecular Residual Disease, Monitoring, and Early Intervention Collaborations with Biopharma)
As treatments continue to advance towards intervening at earlier stages of cancer there are opportunities to utilize our platform down the care continuum to help guide and monitor disease. We have leveraged our multiomics AI/ML technology platform beyond screening and collaborated with companies such as Genentech, Gilead, Novartis, ADC Therapeutics, and others to explore additional applications. One example includes molecular residual disease (“MRD”), also referred to as minimal or measurable residual disease, where the identification of rare cancer-derived signatures can guide decision-making with respect to post-operative chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. The most pervasive MRD methods on the market require upfront tissue sequencing and a blood-only, tumor naïve ctDNA assay could reduce process complexity and enable much faster turnaround times for clinical decision making. Given the LoD and clinical performance of Frenome’s methylation assay, we are actively evaluating the same technology in the MRD setting.
In addition, we have assessed the ability of our platform to further segment the population through our fragmentomic features (patterns derived from the size, distribution, and en-point characteristics of cell-free DNA fragments in the blood) to characterize the probabilities of different gene transcripts, enabling differentiation of responders and nonresponders to different therapeutics. Furthermore, we have shown that a combined multiomics approach including genomics, methylation, autoantibodies, and proteomics provides better resolution and biological interpretability of prognostic indicators of disease than a single analyte approach alone during the biomarker discovery phase.
Our Strategy
We intend to deploy a multi-staged commercialization strategy designed to accelerate the adoption of our multiomics platform for early cancer detection across multiple cancer indications beginning with CRC, which CRC test sales in the U.S. will begin only once approved by the FDA, and lung cancer screening and expanding to additional indications within the second half of 2026, if approved. Harmonizing these screenings into a single draw, single provider engagement and single patient experience, we believe, will improve screening rates, simplify care team workflow and reduce patient compliance challenges that limit uptake of important screening in today’s paradigm. Further, each additional indication has the potential to expand the addressable market and adds incremental gross margin per test ordered, while establishing a single physician call point for the entire Freenome pipeline and creating operating leverage without proportional increases in fixed cost. Finally, we intend to augment the value we add to each patient interaction by offering digital solutions and care navigation to provide a holistic solution to optimize existing and new cancer detection pathways.        
Our approach leverages a combination of direct health system engagement, deep technical integration, strategic commercial partnerships, and a targeted physician sales organization to maximize market penetration across diverse provider segments, patient populations and geographies.
Staged Market Approach: Health System Focus
Following approval, our initial commercial efforts will prioritize a centralized approach targeting health systems. Given that greater than 75% of primary care providers are currently employed by health systems or other corporate entities, this top-down strategy will allow us to efficiently engage large groups of providers by directing sales efforts toward health system leadership.
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Complementing this health system-centric approach, we also plan to develop and deploy a more traditional physician sales team to activate providers in targeted health systems and engage additional providers.
Strategic Partnership with Exact Sciences
To accelerate blood-based test adoption and our reach into the primary care market, we will leverage our announced strategic partnership with Exact Sciences. This collaboration enables Freenome to partner with Exact Sciences to expand screening to Exact Sciences’ extensive commercial infrastructure, which includes:
reach to over 260,000 providers;
relationships with hundreds of health systems;
EHR integrations;
a commercial organization of over 1,400 personnel; and
database of millions of people who have not completed stool-based testing.
Market Definition and Opportunity
Our sales and marketing organization will be focused on defining and developing the broader multi-cancer market. We view this as a significant opportunity to serve patients who meet screening criteria for multiple cancers as illustrated by the graphic below. These overlap populations illustrate our view of potential opportunities for our products, if approved, where bundled or risk-based multi-cancer screening may emerge over time.


The figures in this graphic represent illustrative estimated U.S. screening-eligible patient populations, not dollar amounts. The figures are based on publicly available screening guidelines, epidemiology and literature regarding at-risk populations, together with management estimates regarding overlap between CRC screening eligibility and eligibility for certain additional cancer screening indications. These populations are not necessarily mutually exclusive and should not be summed as distinct, unique individuals. Freenome has not received regulatory approval for, and does not have a commercial product for, the non-CRC screening indications depicted.
While Exact Sciences will drive expansion of the CRC-only blood offering, we retain the rights for our CRC blood test when it is ordered in combination with additional cancer screening tests in patients that meet criteria, including for lung and more than 10 other initial cancer indications the company is pursuing. We believe there is significant synergy in this approach as both efforts are aimed at increasing the reach of blood-based screening while expanding the brand awareness and future access to Freenome’s entire pipeline.
Our initial PCD Early Access Program focus will be the approximately 15 million patients who are eligible for both CRC and lung cancer screening, or lung cancer screening alone if they are up-to-date on CRC. As of March 11, 2026, we have received 55 patient specimens in the Early Access Program. Shortly after as we launch additional cancer tests
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(e.g. esophageal, liver, pancreatic, etc.) in our development pipeline the collective population of patients with eligibility overlap with CRC and other indications will expand. For example, in addition to lung cancer, smoking is also a risk factor for esophageal cancer resulting in significant overlap in the patient population eligible for both lung cancer and esophageal cancer screening.
We believe harmonizing screening for multiple indications with existing screening programs and additional cancers that do not have robust existing screening efforts will allow for more comprehensive coverage of an individual's risk and expand the market for patients who are eligible for our tests. Our ability to run comprehensive screening for a wide variety of cancers on a common platform combined with our commercial health system/partnership ecosystem strategy should result in gross and operating margin leverage that enables flexibility and ultimately cost structure advantages. We believe this approach is a strong differentiator compared to companies with a single or only a few cancer indication offerings.
Centralized and Decentralized Global Networks
Concurrently, we plan to pursue direct relationships with centralized testing facilities to establish test distribution networks globally. This centralized approach complements the Roche partnership by allowing us to maintain direct oversight of high-volume processing hubs while the decentralized model expands local access.
Key Collaborations
Exact Collaboration and License Agreement
In August 2025, Freenome entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement (the “Exact Collaboration and License Agreement”) with Exact Sciences Corporation (“Exact Sciences”). Pursuant to the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement, Freenome granted Exact Sciences (a) a non-exclusive, fully paid-up, royalty-free, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license under certain of Freenome’s intellectual property rights to develop in accordance with the development plan certain in vitro, blood-based products or services for diagnosis, screening or evaluation of CRC or colorectal pre-cancer (excluding certain multi-cancer tests) (each a “Collaboration Product”) for all uses and purposes, excluding the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of measurable residual disease (the “Field”), (b) a co-exclusive, royalty-bearing, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license under certain of Freenome’s intellectual property rights to commercialize Collaboration Products that are laboratory developed tests until the later of (i) the date of approval by the FDA of a premarket approval application for a class III medical device for CRC or colorectal pre-cancer that meets certain requirements for the first Collaboration Product and (ii) antitrust clearance, which occurred on November 7, 2025 (the “Exclusive License Effective Date”) and (c) on the Exclusive License Effective Date, an exclusive, royalty-bearing, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license under certain of Freenome’s intellectual property rights to commercialize Collaboration Products in the Field in the U.S. In addition, Freenome granted Exact Sciences a non-exclusive, worldwide license to manufacture Collaboration Products for purposes of developing and commercializing Collaboration Products as expressly permitted above. Collaboration Products exclude certain future CRC products for which Exact Sciences is granted a certain right of first negotiation in the U.S.
In consideration of the rights granted to Exact Sciences, Exact Sciences agreed to pay Freenome an upfront payment in the amount of $75 million (the total amount received to date), certain development milestone payments in the aggregate amount of up to $700 million, certain laboratory service fees for laboratory tests performed by Freenome on behalf of Exact Sciences, and royalty payments of up to 10% of Net Sales (as defined in the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement), which are subject to FDA approvals being obtained for SimpleScreen CRC, during the royalty term if a mutually agreed gross margin threshold is reached. In addition, Exact Sciences agreed to fund up to $20 million of mutually agreed development costs per year over a three-year period.
In connection with the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement, Freenome issued and sold to Exact Sciences a convertible note with an aggregate principal amount of $50 million at an interest rate of 5% per annum, as described in the section entitled “Description of New Freenome Securities—Outstanding Exact Sciences Convertible Note.”
Unless terminated, the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement will continue on a Collaboration Product-by-Collaboration Product basis until the expiration of the royalty term applicable to the Collaboration Product. Either party may terminate the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement for the other party’s uncured material breach. In
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addition, each party may terminate the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement following certain events, including the other party’s bankruptcy, and, following the earlier of achievement of a certain milestone event and January 1, 2028, Exact Sciences may terminate the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement for convenience on 180 days prior written notice to Freenome.
The foregoing description of the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Exact Collaboration and License Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.14 to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Roche License and Option Agreement
In November 2025, Freenome entered into a License and Option Agreement (the “Roche License and Option Agreement”) with Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc. (“Roche Sequencing”). Pursuant to the Roche License and Option Agreement, Freenome granted Roche Sequencing (a) an exclusive option (the “Option”) to obtain an exclusive, royalty-bearing, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license to certain of Freenome’s intellectual property rights to exploit kitted assays for cancer screening, including for CRC and lung cancer (the “Licensed Products”), outside the U.S. (the “Territory”) and (b) in the event that Freenome seeks to enter into a partnering transaction to offer centralized testing services for cancer screening in the Territory, a preferred partner right to negotiate with Freenome a definitive agreement for such partnering transaction. Kitted assays for cancer screening are diagnostic test kits that enable cancer screening to be performed using a standardized set of reagents and components, and may be deployed through either a centralized or decentralized model. In a centralized model, a patient's blood sample is processed at a single, high-volume centralized laboratory. In a decentralized model, kitted assays are distributed to qualified local or regional laboratories, enabling those laboratories to process patient samples closer to the point of care. Under the Roche License and Option Agreement, Freenome and Roche Sequencing are collaborating to develop a decentralized blood test kit for early-stage detection of several cancer indications and, if successful, Roche Sequencing will sell the decentralized blood test kits outside of the U.S. under IVD-R, allowing qualified laboratories to process patient samples with such kits. Freenome's current commercialization of MCED tests in the U.S. utilizes a centralized model, though Freenome may pursue a decentralized model in the future. In addition, Freenome agreed to conduct an evaluation of certain of Freenome’s assays using Roche Sequencing’s sequencing by expansion technology (the “SBX Platform”) and, upon meeting certain requirements, Freenome will make available Freenome’s assays on the SBX Platform pursuant to an SBX implementation plan.
As consideration for the Option and certain research & development activities, Roche Sequencing agreed to pay Freenome a $75.0 million option issue fee, in addition to certain future milestone payments in the aggregate amount of $134 million, of which $75.0 million for the option issue fee has been received to date, and are not subject to FDA Approvals being received. In addition, as consideration of the rights granted to Roche Sequencing, Roche Sequencing also agreed to pay Freenome an option issue fee in the amount of $75 million pursuant to a convertible note executed simultaneously with the execution of the Roche License and Option Agreement and royalty payments in the low single digit to mid-teens based on the Net Sales (as defined in the Roche License and Option Agreement) of Licensed Products. For more information on the convertible note issued to Roche, see the section entitled “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Freenome Agreements with Our Stockholders—Convertible Promissory Note with Roche.”
If Roche Sequencing exercises the Option, unless terminated, the Roche License and Option Agreement remains in effect until the expiration of the royalty term for all Licensed Products in the Territory. Either party may terminate the Roche License and Option Agreement for the other party’s uncured material breach and Freenome may terminate the Roche License and Option Agreement (a) if following receipt of regulatory approval for a Licensed Product in the Territory, Roche Sequencing does not initiate or ceases commercialization of the Licensed Products in the Territory within a specified period of time or (b) if Roche Sequencing initiates certain patent challenges.
The foregoing description of the Roche License and Option Agreement is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Roche License and Option Agreement, a copy of which will be attached as Exhibit 10.16 to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Operations and Supply
Freenome relies on third-party suppliers to provide certain materials for its product candidates and, in some cases, a limited number of suppliers. For example, Freenome entered into a Supply Agreement with Illumina, Inc., the sole supplier of certain sequencers and related reagents, in January 2024 (the “Illumina Agreement”). Pursuant to the
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Illumina Agreement, Illumina provides products and services that Freenome uses in its laboratory operations and grants us limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable rights to use such products and associated software for specified uses subject to certain field-of-use restrictions and other limitations. The Illumina Agreement does not include minimum purchase commitments and provides for volume-based pricing. The Illumina Agreement expires in 2033 and can be terminated by either party for the other’s uncured material breach, bankruptcy or insolvency-related events, violation of applicable laws or regulations or certain change of control events. The foregoing description of the Illumina Agreement is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Illumina Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.24 to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Additionally, Freenome entered into a Supply Agreement with New England Biolabs, Inc. (“NEB”), its sole supplier of reagents for DNA analysis (as amended, the “NEB Agreement”) in February 2022, pursuant to which NEB supplies certain reagents used in Freenome’s laboratory operations. The NEB Agreement includes minimum purchase commitments and forecast-based ordering requirements. In November 2022, the parties amended the NEB Agreement to provide Freenome with exclusive rights to use certain NEB products to perform a proprietary method of NEB in specified fields of use and territories, subject to Freenome’s achievement of certain development and commercial milestones. In consideration for these exclusivity rights, Freenome issued NEB a warrant to purchase shares of its common stock and agreed to certain milestone-based obligations. The NEB Agreement has an initial term of ten years and automatically renews for successive two year periods. Either party may notify the other party of its intent not to renew at least six months prior to such renewal. Further, either party may terminate the NEB Agreement for the other’s uncured material breach, bankruptcy, by mutual agreement. Freenome may also terminate for convenience upon 90 days written notice. The foregoing description of the NEB Agreement is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the NEB Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10. 25 to this proxy statement/prospectus.
Competition
We are developing a suite of blood-based tests to detect cancer at the earliest and most treatable stages. Our tests are underpinned by a proprietary multiomics platform (DNA, RNA and proteins and other analytes), that includes a differentiated non-bisulfite epigenetic assay that provides base-level resolution (vs. fragment-level resolution) that enables us to capture subtle biological changes important for early-stage cancer and pre-cancerous lesions. We believe these unique aspects of our technological approach fundamentally differentiate us from other early cancer detection platforms.
While we plan to commercialize tests in more than 10 indications (including multi-cancer), run on a unified platform over time, our initial commercial focus is on CRC and lung cancer. To our knowledge, we are one of only two companies (including Guardant Health) with a blood-based CRC test that has completed FDA validation studies that meet the requirements for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) coverage, aimed at a market in which there are approximately 120 million people eligible for screening, with approximately 40-50 million remaining unscreened today.
Our competitors include a wide range of companies that offer diagnostic testing for cancer indications utilizing various modalities, across both lab services providers and other developers of screening tools, which we believe can be organized as follows:
traditional screening methods and modalities across routine testing — including, but not limited to: imaging (e.g., low-dose CT scans, MRI), colonoscopies, at-home stool collection assays, endoscopies, pap smear tests, and others;
MCED — testing to screen for numerous cancers from a single blood draw by looking for cancer signals from various analytes, including DNA, RNA, proteins and more; and
individual indications — blood-based screening for individual cancers (e.g., CRC, lung, prostate, etc.).
We believe that principal competitors include companies such as Caris Life Sciences, Exact Sciences, GRAIL, Guardant Health, LabCorp, Natera, Quest Diagnostics, as well as other larger medical device manufacturers and diagnostic laboratories.
While we cannot be certain as to how the market will evolve, today we believe we are substantially differentiated from our competitors for many reasons, including:
Novelty, breadth, depth and quality of our proprietary technology platform and data moat;
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Laboratory automation, infrastructure, and scale;
Versatility of our testing foundation combining unprecedented multiomics with AI/ML, enabling rapid test versioning;
Quality and clinical performance of tests;
Rigor and diversity of clinical studies conducted and underway;
Regulatory foundation;
Commercial arrangements with leading third party diagnostic companies;  
Unique clinical insights from pivotal FDA validation studies in blood-based CRC and Lung testing, including the PREEMPT CRC Study; 
Digital patient identification and education tools;
Availability of multiple cancer indications on a common platform; and
Cross-functional and interdisciplinary team covering all the domains required to advance Freenome's mission and vision.
Intellectual Property
The protection of our intellectual property is fundamental to the long-term success of our business and depends in part on our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our products and technologies covering our blood-based cancer screening tests. We seek to ensure that the investments made into the development of our technologies are protected by relying on a combination of patents, trade secrets, trademarks, license agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, invention disclosure document, assignment agreements, and other contractual rights and obligations.
More specifically, our patent strategy is focused on seeking coverage for our technologies relating to the early detection of cancer using multiomics and AI/ML. Our first blood test is for the detection of CRC, and we are developing additional tests related to other types of cancers, such as lung cancer and multi-cancer early detection. In addition, we continue to file for patent protection in connection with our on-going research and development activities, particularly those related to early-stage cancer detection.
As of March 24, 2026, our full patent portfolio comprises of 15 issued U.S. patents owned or licensed to us and 45 issued international patents. In addition, we have 27 patent applications pending at the USPTO, and 107 patent applications pending outside of the U.S. Our issued and pending patent applications outside of the U.S. include countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Our patent portfolio includes owned and licensed patent families consisting of U.S. patents (and U.S. patent applications) and their international counterparts relating to various aspects of our technology and products, which are expected to expire between 2031 and 2045. These patent families support our colorectal cancer and multi-cancer early detection product candidates by covering key components of our testing platform, including biomarker discovery, sequencing methodologies, and machine learning–based classification.
Our patent portfolio includes eight patent families including three issued U.S. patents, eight pending U.S. applications, and one pending PCT application covering, among other things: (i) methods for methylation sequencing and methylation signatures for early detection of CRC; (ii) protein signatures for early detection of CRC; (iii) methods for RNA sequencing and RNA signatures for early detection of CRC; and (iv) autoantibody (AAb) signatures for the early detection of CRC, that, if issued, expire between 2041 and 2045, in each case assuming payment of all appropriate maintenance, renewal, annuity or other governmental fees.
Our patent portfolio includes six patent families including seven pending U.S. applications and two U.S. provisional application covering, among other things: (i) early-stage cancer detection using multi-omics and multi-cancer early detection comprising methylation sequencing; (ii) transcription start site sequencing and profiling analysis; (iii) T-cell receptors/B-cell receptors profiling; (iv) multi-cancer signatures; and (v) transcription factor binding, that, if issued, expire between 2039 and 2045, in each case assuming payment of all appropriate maintenance, renewal, annuity or other governmental fees.
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Our patent portfolio includes six patent families including three issued U.S. patents, six pending U.S. applications, and one pending PCT application covering, among other things: (i) wet chemistry workflows including 5hmC sequencing: (ii) improved methylation sequencing; (iii) and single-stranded DNA methylation sequencing, that, if issued, expire between 2031 and 2045, in each case assuming payment of all appropriate maintenance, renewal, annuity or other governmental fees.
Our patent portfolio includes three patent families including four issued U.S. patents, two pending U.S. applications, and one pending PCT application covering, among other things: (i) early-stage cancer detection using AI/ML classifiers; and (ii) implementation of ML/AI to develop classifiers for disease detection, that, if issued, expire between 2039 and 2046, in each case assuming payment of all appropriate maintenance, renewal, annuity or other governmental fees.
We also bolster our proprietary technology by in-licensing technologies developed by third parties. While we developed our AI/ML multiomics platform internally, we believe the technologies we in-licensed from third parties are potentially valuable and of possible strategic importance to us or our competitors.
We are recognized as a leader in the development of blood-based cancer screening tests. Thus, just as patent and trade secret protection is essential to protecting our technology, we believe that it is equally as important for us to protect our brand and identity. We have filed for trademark protection in our name, logos and products globally, in the U.S., Australia, South America, Europe and Asia.
We intend to continue to pursue additional intellectual property protection to the extent we believe it would advance our business objectives. Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights, however, we may not be successful and our intellectual property rights may be invalidated, circumvented or challenged and found to be unenforceable. In addition, laws of various foreign countries where our products are or expected to be sold may not protect our intellectual property rights to the same extent as laws in the U.S.
Trade Secrets
We also rely on trade secrets, including know-how, to protect our unpatented technology and other proprietary information, and to maintain and strengthen our competitive position. We have determined that certain technologies, such as proprietary aspects of our sample preparation methods and our AI/ML-enabled platform, including specific algorithms and data processing techniques that are not easily reverse-engineered, are better kept as trade secrets. To mitigate the chance of trade secret misappropriation, it is our policy to enter into nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements with parties who have access to our trade secrets, such as our employees, collaborators, outside scientific collaborators, consultants, advisors and other third parties. We also enter into invention disclosure and assignment agreements with our employees and consultants that obligate them to assign to us any inventions they have developed while working for us. Further, we rely on trade secret protection for our confidential and proprietary information. Included in our trade secrets are the data from our genomics studies, various aspects of the operation of our laboratories, and various aspects of the algorithms used to process our data.
Trade secrets are difficult to protect. Although we take steps to protect our proprietary information and trade secrets, including through contractual means with our employees, contractors, and consultants, third parties may independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets or disclose our technology via unauthorized means, such as hacking by private or state actors. Although state and federal courts in the U.S. are generally willing to protect trade secrets, some courts inside and outside the U.S. are less willing or unwilling to protect trade secrets.
Payer Coverage and Reimbursement
Because we do not yet offer any commercial tests, we do not currently receive reimbursement from any commercial or government payer. However, coverage, coding, and reimbursement will be critical to the future commercial success of any products we bring to market. Once our tests are commercially available, payment rates and coverage determinations from Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and other third-party payers will significantly influence test adoption, utilization, and revenue. The reimbursement landscape for multi-cancer early detection technologies is complex and evolving, and we expect that achieving and maintaining adequate coverage and payment for our tests will require substantial time and resources.
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symptoms of illness or injury). Coverage rules and evidence expectations for preventive services often differ from coverage rules applicable to diagnostic testing, and this dynamic may increase uncertainty regarding payer coverage and reimbursement for our future tests.
Commercial Payers
Payment from commercial payers for our future products may vary depending on whether we have entered into a contract with the payer as a “participating provider” or whether we are considered a “non-participating provider.” Payers often reimburse non-participating providers, if at all, at lower rates than participating providers. When we contract with a payer to serve as a participating provider, reimbursements are typically made pursuant to a negotiated fee schedule and are generally limited to covered indications or services for which prior authorization has been obtained. Becoming a participating provider can result in higher reimbursement amounts for covered uses of our tests and, potentially, no reimbursement for non-covered uses identified under the payer’s policies or the contract. As a result, any more favorable reimbursement associated with participating-provider status may be offset by a loss of reimbursement for non-covered uses of our future tests.
Because we do not yet have commercial tests on the market, we have not yet secured commercial payer contracts, obtained coverage determinations, or established contracted payment rates. We expect to pursue these arrangements as part of future commercialization efforts.
Coverage decisions and reimbursement levels may be made on a payer-by-payer basis and may vary by population, indication, test frequency, provider setting, and other utilization management criteria. Even if we secure contracts or coverage policies with certain payers, such arrangements typically do not obligate healthcare providers to order our tests and do not guarantee that our claims will be paid at expected levels.
Medicare Coverage
Medicare coverage is limited to items and services that fall within a benefit category and are “reasonable and necessary” in accordance with applicable Medicare coverage standards, which may differ depending on whether a service is treated as diagnostic or preventive. Coverage may be established through a National Coverage Determination (“NCD”) issued by CMS or a Local Coverage Determination (“LCD”) issued by a Medicare Administrative Contractor (“MAC”).
Traditional fee-for-service Medicare generally does not cover screening tests, which are considered preventive services, that are performed in the absence of signs or symptoms of illness or injury, unless there is a statutory provision that explicitly authorizes coverage of the test.
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 authorizes CMS to cover certain preventive services that are not expressly covered by statute if the service is (a) reasonable and necessary for the prevention or early detection of an illness or disability, (b) recommended with a grade of A or B by the USPSTF, and (c) appropriate for Medicare beneficiaries under Part A or Part B. CMS establishes coverage through an NCD process. In its discretion, the USPSTF generally waits for regulatory authorization (e.g., FDA approval or clearance) before it considers undertaking reviews of novel technologies.
If our future tests are treated as screening tests under Medicare, coverage and reimbursement under traditional fee-for-service Medicare may be unavailable unless we pursue additional measures (which may include generating the evidence typically expected for USPSTF review and seeking an NCD) or unless Congress enacts a statutory benefit authorizing coverage for multi-cancer early detection or similar screening tests. Any such pathway may require significant time, resources, stakeholder engagement, and may ultimately be unsuccessful.
We may also evaluate opportunities for reimbursement through Medicare Advantage plans and other channels, but such coverage (if available) typically requires separate negotiations and is not assured.
Medicare Reimbursement
Under Medicare, payment for laboratory tests similar to those we expect to offer is made under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (“CLFS”), with rates assigned to specific billing codes. The Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (“PAMA”) fundamentally restructured CLFS rate-setting by requiring “applicable laboratories” to report private-payer payment rates and volumes. CMS uses this data to calculate weighted-median Medicare payment amounts.
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Although PAMA originally required reporting every three years (or annually for advanced diagnostic laboratory tests (“ADLTs”)), Congress has repeatedly delayed reporting cycles and limited the magnitude of CLFS payment reductions. Most recently, Congress deferred the next PAMA private-payer data reporting period for non-ADLT tests until 2026 and extended the cap on annual CLFS rate reductions (not more than 15% per year) through 2028. As a result, Medicare rates for new tests will continue to be influenced by previously reported data until CMS implements updated CLFS rates after the 2026 reporting period. Several legislative proposals to reform or replace PAMA’s methodology remain under consideration, and the future impact of such reforms on reimbursement for multi-omics and early cancer detection tests is uncertain.
Coding and the MolDx Program
CPT coding plays a significant role in how our future tests will be reimbursed by both commercial and governmental payers. In addition:
Certain payers, including those participating in Medicare’s Molecular Diagnostic Services Program (“MolDx”), require the use of Z-Code Identifiers, which supplement CPT codes and support technical assessment and coverage decisions.
Changes to coding, including reassignment of CPT codes or Z-Codes, may materially affect reimbursement levels.
Because we do not yet have commercialized tests, we have not yet pursued CPT codes, Z-Codes, LCDs, or NCDs.
Medicaid
State Medicaid programs independently determine coverage for diagnostic tests. These programs have increasingly implemented cost-containment measures, including prior authorization requirements, laboratory benefit carve-outs, utilization controls, and coverage exclusions. Future Medicaid policies may affect access, utilization, and payment for our future testing services.
Even where coverage for a laboratory test is established by Medicare, Medicaid, or other governmental payers, payment is conditioned on compliance with applicable billing, documentation, medical necessity, and administrative requirements. Government payers may modify coverage policies, billing rules, documentation standards, utilization controls, or claims-processing requirements at any time, often without advance notice. Claims may be delayed or denied for administrative, technical, or compliance-related reasons unrelated to the clinical merits of a test, and applicable appeals, reconsideration, or resubmission processes may be time-consuming, costly, and uncertain. Any such changes or payment delays could adversely affect cash flow, increase operating costs, and negatively impact the commercial viability of our future tests.
General Coverage and Reimbursement Considerations
Across jurisdictions, a decision by a third-party payer to provide coverage does not imply that an adequate reimbursement rate will be approved, and coverage and reimbursement can differ significantly from payer to payer. As a result, the coverage determination process is often time-consuming and costly and may require us to provide clinical and health economic evidence to each payer separately, with no assurance that coverage or adequate reimbursement will be obtained. Third-party payers increasingly examine medical necessity and cost-effectiveness, and may consider downstream utilization and costs associated with follow-on diagnostic workups when evaluating screening or early detection tests. Tests deployed at scale may face incremental scrutiny given the potential for false positives on an absolute basis and the additional costs associated with confirmatory diagnostic procedures.
Government Regulation
Clinical Laboratory Framework
Federal and State Laboratory Licensing Requirements
Under the CLIA, a “laboratory” is any facility that performs testing on human specimens for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, or for health assessment. CLIA requires laboratories to maintain appropriate certificates and comply with extensive operational, personnel, quality, and proficiency-testing standards designed to ensure accurate and reliable clinical testing. CMS regulates all non-research laboratory testing performed on humans in the U.S. through the CLIA. In total, CLIA covers approximately 260,000 laboratory entities. The Division of Clinical
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Laboratory Improvement and Quality, within the Quality, Safety and Oversight Group, under the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (“CCSQ”), has the responsibility for implementing the CLIA program. Under CLIA, we are required to hold a certificate applicable to the type of laboratory tests we perform and to comply with standards applicable to our operations, including test processes, personnel, facilities administration, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, quality systems and proficiency testing, which are intended to ensure, among other things, that clinical laboratory testing services are accurate, reliable and timely.
The College of American Pathologists (“CAP”) administers a widely recognized laboratory accreditation program. CAP accreditation is often required by private insurers and certain foreign jurisdictions as evidence that a laboratory meets rigorous quality standards.
We maintain CLIA certification for our Brisbane, California laboratory that allows us to perform high complexity testing.
A laboratory that is certified as “high complexity” under CLIA may develop, manufacture, validate and use proprietary tests referred to as LDTs. CLIA requires analytical validation including accuracy, precision, specificity, sensitivity and establishment of a reference range for any LDT used in clinical testing. The regulatory and compliance standards applicable to the testing we perform may change over time, and any such changes could have a material effect on our business.
In addition, CLIA allows states to impose additional laboratory licensure requirements, some of which apply to out-of-state laboratories performing testing for residents of those states.
A number of states have implemented their own more stringent laboratory regulatory requirements. Such laws, among other things, establish standards for the day-to-day operation of a clinical laboratory, including the training and skills required of personnel and quality control.
Penalties for non-compliance with CLIA requirements include a range of enforcement actions, including suspension, limitation or revocation of the laboratory’s CLIA certificate, as well as directed plan of correction, state on-site monitoring, civil monetary penalties, civil injunctive suit or criminal penalties.
Failure by us to maintain licensure could require us to redirect testing, suspend availability of our future tests in impacted states, or otherwise modify operations.
Failure to comply with CLIA or applicable state laboratory laws may result in:
Suspension, limitation or revocation of CLIA certification or state licenses;
criminal sanctions;
state on-site monitoring;
directed plans of correction;
exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid;
civil monetary penalties; and
civil injunctive suit or criminal penalties.
Any such action could materially disrupt our operations and adversely affect our business.
Federal Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests
Our current and future product candidates may be marketed as LDTs and we may seek to commercialize certain of our products in development as LDTs. LDTs are clinical laboratory tests that are developed and validated by a laboratory for its own use. The FDA historically has taken the position that it has the authority to regulate such tests as medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the “FDCA”) but until recently has for the most part exercised enforcement discretion and has not required marketing authorization of LDTs prior to marketing.
In May 2024, the FDA issued a final rule which amended the FDA's regulations to make explicit that LDTs are devices under the FDCA (the “LDT Rule”). Along with the LDT Rule, the FDA finalized a policy to phase out its enforcement discretion policy over a period of four years from issuance of the final rule. However, on March 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the LDT Rule, reasoning that LDTs are not medical
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devices, and remanded the matter to the FDA for further consideration. The decision was not appealed, and in September 2025, the FDA rescinded the LDT Rule. It remains uncertain what impact this ruling may have on the FDA’s authority to review marketing applications for LDTs or to take enforcement action against tests marketed as LDTs.
Legislative proposals proposing to amend FDA’s oversight of LDTs have been introduced in recent years and we expect that new legislative proposals will continue to be introduced from time to time. It is possible that legislation could be enacted into law which may result in new or increased regulatory requirements to develop and introduce new tests as LDTs.
U.S. Medical Device Regulatory Framework
Unless otherwise exempted or subject to enforcement discretion, medical devices, which include in vitro diagnostic tests, are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and other federal, state, local, and foreign regulatory bodies. FDA regulations govern, among other things, the following activities:
product design and development;
product testing;
product manufacturing;
product safety;
post-market adverse event reporting;
post-market surveillance;
product labeling;
product storage;
record keeping;
premarket clearance or approval;
post-market approval studies;
advertising and promotion; and
product sales and distribution.
FDA’s Premarket Clearance and Approval Requirements
To commercially distribute any in vitro diagnostic device requires either prior clearance of a premarket notification, or 510(k), or prior approval of a premarket approval, or PMA, application or de novo classification from the FDA.
The FDA classifies medical devices into one of three classes. Devices deemed to pose lower risk are placed in either class I or II, which generally requires the manufacturer to submit to the FDA a 510(k) requesting permission for commercial distribution. This process is known as 510(k) clearance. Some low risk devices are exempt from this requirement. Class I devices are those for which safety and effectiveness can be reasonably assured by adherence to FDA’s “general controls”, which include compliance with the applicable portions of the FDA’s QMSR, facility registration and product listing, reporting of adverse medical events and malfunctions through the submission of medical device reports, and appropriate, truthful and non-misleading labeling, advertising and promotional materials. Class II devices are subject to FDA’s general controls and any other “special controls” deemed necessary by FDA to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the device, such as performance standards, special labeling requirements, patient registries or post-market surveillance. Devices deemed by the FDA to pose the greatest risk, such as life-sustaining, life-supporting or implantable devices, or devices deemed not substantially equivalent to a previously cleared 510(k) device are placed in class III, requiring approval of a PMA application. To market low to moderate risk devices that are automatically placed into class III, a manufacturer may request a de novo classification from FDA. 510(k) submissions, PMA applications and de novo classification requests are subject to the payment of user fees, paid at the time of submission for FDA review. The FDA can also impose restrictions on the sale, distribution or use of devices at the time of their clearance or approval or authorization, or subsequent to marketing.
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510(k) Clearance Pathway
To obtain 510(k) clearance, a medical device manufacturer must submit a premarket notification demonstrating that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to a previously cleared 510(k) device or a device that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976 for which the FDA has not yet called for the submission of a PMA application or a device that has been reclassified from class III to class II or class I. A device is substantially equivalent if, with respect to the predicate device, it has the same intended use and has either (i) the same technological characteristics, or (ii) different technological characteristics, but the information provided in the 510(k) submission demonstrates that the device does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness and is at least as safe and effective as the predicate device. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance pathway usually takes from three to 12 months from the date the notification is submitted, but it can take significantly longer, and clearance is never assured. Although many 510(k) submissions are cleared without clinical data, in some cases, the FDA requires significant clinical data to support substantial equivalence. In reviewing a 510(k) submission, the FDA may request additional information, including clinical data, which may significantly prolong the review process. After a device receives 510(k) clearance, any modification that could significantly affect its safety or effectiveness, or that would constitute a major change in its intended use, will require a new 510(k) clearance or could require a PMA application or de novo request for classification. The FDA requires each manufacturer to make this determination initially, but the FDA can review any such decision and can disagree with a manufacturer’s determination. If the FDA disagrees with a manufacturer’s determination regarding whether a new premarket submission is required for the modification of an existing device, the FDA can require the manufacturer to cease marketing and/or recall the modified device until clearance or approval is obtained.
Premarket Approval Pathway
A PMA application must be submitted if the device cannot be cleared through the 510(k) clearance process and requires proof of the safety and effectiveness of the device to the FDA’s satisfaction. Accordingly, a PMA application must be supported by extensive data including, but not limited to, technical information regarding device design and development, preclinical studies and clinical trials, data and manufacturing and labeling to support the FDA’s determination that the device is safe and effective for its intended use. After FDA determines that a PMA application is sufficiently complete to permit a substantive review, the FDA begins an in-depth review of the submitted information, which generally takes between one and three years, but may take significantly longer. During this review period, the FDA may request additional information or clarification of information already provided, and the FDA may issue a major deficiency letter to the applicant, which requests the applicant’s response to deficiencies communicated by the FDA and stops the FDA’s review clock until a complete response to the letter is submitted by the applicant and received by the FDA. The FDA considers a PMA application to have been voluntarily withdrawn if an applicant fails to respond to an FDA request for information (e.g., major deficiency letter) within a total of 360 days. Also, during the review period, an advisory panel of experts from outside the FDA may be convened to review and evaluate the application and provide recommendations to the FDA as to the approvability of the device. In addition, the FDA will conduct a preapproval inspection of the manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with the QMSR, which impose elaborate design development, testing, control, documentation and other quality assurance procedures in the design and manufacturing process. The FDA may approve a PMA application with post-approval conditions intended to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the device including, among other things, restrictions on labeling, promotion, sale and distribution and collection of long-term follow-up data from patients in the clinical study that supported approval. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval can result in materially adverse enforcement action, including the loss or withdrawal of the approval. New PMA applications or PMA application supplements are required for significant modifications to the manufacturing process, labeling and design of a device that is approved through the PMA process. PMA supplements often require submission of the same type of information as a PMA application, except that the supplement is limited to information needed to support any changes from the device covered by the original PMA application, and may not require as extensive clinical data or the convening of an advisory panel.
De Novo Classification Pathway
Device types that the FDA has not previously classified as class I, II or III are automatically classified into class III regardless of the level of risk they pose. To market low to moderate risk devices that are automatically placed into class III due to the absence of a predicate device, a manufacturer may request a de novo classification. This procedure allows a manufacturer whose novel device is automatically classified into class III to request classification of its device into class I or II on the basis that the device presents low or moderate risk, rather than requiring the submission and
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approval of a PMA application. The FDA is required to classify the device within 120 days following receipt of the de novo classification request, although in practice, the FDA’s review may take significantly longer. If the manufacturer seeks reclassification into class II, the manufacturer must include a draft proposal for special controls that are necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. The FDA may reject the de novo classification request if it identifies a legally marketed predicate device that would be appropriate for a 510(k) or determines that the device is not low to moderate risk or that general controls would be inadequate to control the risks and special controls cannot be developed. In the event FDA determines the data and information submitted demonstrate that general controls or general and special controls are adequate to provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, FDA will grant the de novo request for classification. When FDA grants a de novo request for classification, the device is granted marketing authorization and further can serve as a predicate for future devices of that type for subsequent 510(k) submissions.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are typically required to support a PMA and often for a de novo classification request, and are sometimes required to support a 510(k) submission. All clinical investigations of devices to determine safety and effectiveness must be conducted in accordance with the FDA’s investigational device exemption, or IDE, regulations which govern investigational device labeling, prohibit promotion of the investigational devices, and specify an array of recordkeeping, reporting and monitoring responsibility of study sponsors and study investigators. If the device presents a “significant risk,” as defined by the FDA, to human health, the FDA requires the device sponsor to submit an Investigational Device Exemption (“IDE”) application to the FDA, which must be approved prior to commencing human clinical trials. A significant risk device is one that presents a potential for serious risk to the health, safety or welfare of a patient and either is implanted, purported or represented to be used in supporting or sustaining human life, is for a use that is substantially important in diagnosing, curing, mitigating or treating disease or otherwise preventing impairment of human health, or otherwise presents a potential for serious risk to a subject. An IDE application must be supported by appropriate data, such as animal and laboratory test results, showing that it is safe to test the device in humans and that the testing protocol is scientifically sound. A clinical trial may begin 30 days after receipt of the IDE application by the FDA unless the FDA notifies the company that the investigation may not begin. If the FDA determines that there are deficiencies or other concerns with an IDE for which it requires modification, the FDA may permit a clinical trial to proceed under a conditional approval. Acceptance of an IDE application for review does not guarantee that the FDA will approve the IDE and, if it is approved, the FDA may or may not determine that the data derived from the trials support the safety and effectiveness of the device or warrant the continuation of clinical trials. An IDE supplement must be submitted to, and approved by, the FDA before a sponsor or investigator may make a change to the investigational plan that may affect its scientific soundness, study plan or the rights, safety or welfare of human subjects.
In addition, the study must be approved by, and conducted under the oversight of, an institutional review board, or IRB, for each clinical site. The IRB is responsible for the initial and continuing review of the IDE, and may pose additional requirements for the conduct of the study. If an IDE application is approved by the FDA and one or more IRBs, human clinical trials may begin a specific number of investigational sites with a specific number of patients, as approved by the FDA.
If the device is considered a “non-significant risk,” an IDE application to the FDA is not required. Instead, only approval from the IRB overseeing the investigation at each clinical trial site is required. Abbreviated IDE requirements, such as monitoring the investigation, ensuring that the investigators obtain informed consent, and labeling and record-keeping requirements also apply to non-significant risk device studies.
During a study, the sponsor is required to comply with the applicable FDA requirements, including, for example, trial monitoring, selecting clinical investigators and providing them with the investigational plan, ensuring IRB review, adverse event reporting, record keeping and prohibitions on the promotion of investigational devices or on making safety or effectiveness claims for them. The clinical investigators in the clinical study are also subject to FDA’s regulations and must obtain patient informed consent, rigorously follow the investigational plan and study protocol, control the disposition of the investigational device, and comply with all applicable reporting and record keeping requirements.
Additionally, after a trial begins, the sponsor, the FDA or the IRB could suspend or terminate a clinical trial at any time for various reasons, including a belief that the risks to study subjects outweigh the anticipated benefits. Even if a clinical trial is completed, there can be no assurance that the data generated during a clinical study will meet the safety
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and effectiveness endpoints or otherwise produce results that will lead the FDA to grant marketing clearance or approval. Information about certain device clinical trials must be posted on clinicaltrials.gov.
FDA Post-Market Requirements
After a device is placed on the market, regardless of its classification or premarket pathway, numerous regulatory requirements apply. These include, but are not limited to:
establishment registration and device listings with the FDA;
QSR, which require manufacturers to follow stringent design, testing, process control, documentation and other quality assurance procedures;
labeling regulations, which prohibit the promotion of products for uncleared or unapproved, i.e., “off-label,” uses and impose other restrictions on labeling;
medical device reporting regulations, which require that manufacturers report to the FDA if their device may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or malfunctioned in a way that would likely cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if it were to recur;
corrections and removal reporting regulations, which require that manufacturers report to the FDA field corrections and product recalls or removals if undertaken to reduce a risk to health posed by the device or to remedy a violation of the FDCA that may present a risk to health; and
requirements to conduct post-market surveillance studies to establish continued safety data.
The FDA enforces these requirements by inspection and market surveillance. Failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements can result in enforcement action by the FDA, which may include any of the following sanctions:
untitled letters or warning letters;
fines, injunctions and civil penalties;
recall or seizure of our products;
operating restrictions, partial suspension or total shutdown of production;
refusing requests for 510(k) clearance or premarket approval or de novo classification of new products;
withdrawing premarket approvals that are already granted or reclassifying the devices; and
criminal prosecution.
Federal and State Fraud and Abuse Laws
Companies that offer laboratory testing services are subject to federal fraud and abuse laws such as the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, or AKS, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, or EKRA, the federal prohibition against physician self-referral, or Stark Law, and the federal false claims law, or the False Claims Act, or FCA. We are also subject to similar state and foreign fraud and abuse laws.
The AKS prohibits knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving remuneration, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, in return for or to induce such person to refer an individual, or to purchase, lease, order, arrange for, or recommend purchasing, leasing or ordering, any good, facility, item or service that is reimbursable, in whole or in part, under a federal healthcare program. A person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it in order to have committed a violation. In addition, the government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from an AKS violation constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the False Claims Act.
The EKRA prohibits knowingly and willfully soliciting or receiving any remuneration (including any kickback, bribe or rebate) directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, in return for referring a patient or patronage to a laboratory; or paying or offering any remuneration (including any kickback, bribe or rebate) directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, to induce a referral of an individual to a laboratory or in exchange for an individual using the services of that laboratory. The EKRA applies to all payers including commercial payers and government payers, and EKRA violations result in significant fines and/or up to 10 years in jail, separate and apart from existing AKS regulations.
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The Stark Law and similar state laws generally prohibit, among other things, clinical laboratories and other entities from billing a patient or any governmental or commercial payer for any diagnostic services when the physician ordering the service, or any member of such physician’s immediate family, has a direct or indirect investment interest in or compensation arrangement with us, unless the arrangement meets an exception to the prohibition.
Other federal fraud and abuse laws to which we may be subject include but are not limited to the federal civil and criminal false claims laws including the False Claims Act, which imposes liability on any person or entity that, among other things, knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the federal government, and the federal Civil Monetary Penalties Law, which prohibits, among other things, the offering or transfer of remuneration to a Medicare or state healthcare program beneficiary if the person knows or should know it is likely to influence the beneficiary’s selection of a particular provider, practitioner, or supplier of services reimbursable by Medicare or a state healthcare program, unless an exception applies. Under the FCA, private citizens can bring claims on behalf of the government through qui tam actions.
We must also operate within the bounds of the fraud and abuse laws of the states in which we do business which may apply to items or services reimbursed by non-governmental third-party payers, including private insurers. In addition, some states have their own anti-kickback, self-referral, anti-markup and corporate practice of medicine laws that may apply to our contractual and financial relationships with physicians, laboratories and other healthcare providers, even when federal programs are not involved, and which may be interpreted more broadly than similar federal laws.
In addition, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act imposes, among other things, reporting requirements on manufacturers of FDA-approved or cleared medical devices, drugs and biologics (including FDA-approved IVDs) for certain payments and transfers of value by them and in some cases their distributors to physicians (defined to include doctors, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and chiropractors), certain other healthcare providers such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, and teaching hospitals, as well as ownership and investment interests held by physicians (as defined by the statute) and their immediate family members.
Efforts to ensure that our business arrangements with third parties comply with applicable laws and regulations will involve substantial costs. If our operations are found to be in violation of any of these laws or any other governmental regulations that may apply to us, we may be subject to significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, fines, imprisonment, exclusion from government-funded healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, disgorgement, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits and future earnings, additional reporting or oversight obligations if we become subject to a corporate integrity agreement or other agreement to resolve allegations of non-compliance with the law and the curtailment or restructuring of our operations, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations. If any physicians or other healthcare providers or entities with whom we do business is found to be not in compliance with applicable laws, they may be subject to criminal, civil or administrative sanctions, including exclusions from government-funded healthcare programs.
Privacy and Security Regulations
Our future operations may involve the creation, receipt, maintenance, and transmission of PHI and other personal information. In the U.S., Freenome’s collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, including sensitive health data of patients, is or may become subject to various privacy and data security laws and regulations, including the HIPAA, and state privacy and security laws and regulations, including state privacy and consumer health data laws, such as the CCPA and Washington’s My Health My Data Act. HIPAA and its implementing regulations impose privacy, security, and breach-notification requirements on covered entities and their business associates. Although we do not currently operate a clinical laboratory or submit claims, we may in the future be considered a business associate to certain covered entities (e.g., providers ordering our future tests), which might require us to enter into HIPAA-compliant business associate agreements and implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect PHI. This thick web of federal and state laws is increasingly difficult to navigate and enforcement priorities are yet unsettled.
We are also subject to state privacy and security laws that may be more stringent than HIPAA, as well as international laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) if we engage in international operations. Although the Company’s operations outside of the U.S. are currently limited, the Company may become subject to the General Data Protection Act in the U.K. or the EU (collectively, GDPR) to the extent it processes personal information of individuals in such jurisdictions.
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The Company is committed to maintaining compliance with privacy and data security regulations and has implemented robust internal controls to protect the privacy and security of its data. Nevertheless, our actual or perceived failure to comply with applicable privacy and security regulations or to adequately secure the information in our possession could result in civil monetary penalties, significant liability, regulatory investigations, regulatory penalties, litigation, reputational harm, remediation costs, and operational disruption, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business operations, financial condition, and reputation. Even if Freenome maintains robust internal controls, cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. If we or our service providers fail to successfully defend against such threats, we may experience security incidents, data breaches, data loss, or other material disruptions to our information technology systems. Such incidents could compromise sensitive business information, prevent us from accessing critical data, and expose us to substantial liability, regulatory penalties, and remediation costs.
The Company deploys AI/ML models in cancer research activities. Over the past couple of years, states have advanced laws and regulations focused on high risk deployments of AI, including in areas such as healthcare. We will monitor and prepare to comply with these laws, which may affect the methods of using and training AI in our business.
U.S. Healthcare Reform
In the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, there have been a number of legislative and regulatory changes to the healthcare system. Changes in healthcare policy could increase our costs and subject us to additional regulatory requirements that may interrupt our ability to commercialize our future products, decrease our revenue and adversely impact sales of, and pricing of and reimbursement for, our future products.
For example, in March 2010, the ACA was signed into law, which substantially changed the way healthcare is financed by both governmental and private insurers in the U.S. The ACA contains a number of provisions, including those governing enrollment in federal healthcare programs, reimbursement adjustments, and fraud and abuse changes. The implementation of the ACA in the U.S., for example, has changed healthcare financing and delivery by both governmental and private insurers substantially, and affected medical device manufacturers significantly. The ACA included, among other things, provisions governing enrollment in federal and state healthcare programs, reimbursement matters, and fraud and abuse.
Since its enactment, there have been judicial, U.S. Congressional and executive branch challenges to certain aspects of the ACA. On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the most recent judicial challenge to the ACA brought by several states without specifically ruling on the constitutionality of the ACA. It is unclear how other healthcare reform measures, if any, will impact our business.
In addition, other legislative changes have been proposed and adopted since the Affordable Care Act was enacted. For example, the Budget Control Act of 2011, among other things, resulted in reductions in payments to Medicare providers, which went into effect on April 1, 2013 and, due to subsequent legislative amendments to the statute, will remain in effect through 2032, unless additional Congressional action is taken. Additionally, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, among other things, reduced CMS payments to several providers, including hospitals, and increased the statute of limitations period for the government to recover Medicare overpayments to providers from three to five years.
Future changes to federal or state healthcare policy, including changes that affect Medicare reimbursement, laboratory benefit design, preventive-services coverage, or value-based initiatives, could materially impact demand for our future tests and our commercialization strategy. We cannot predict the ultimate effect of current or future healthcare reform measures on our business.
European Union Regulation
In the EU, IVDs are regulated under the EU IVDR, which became applicable on May 26, 2022 (subject to transitional provisions for certain “legacy” devices). The EU IVDR introduced more stringent requirements than the previous EU IVDD, including enhanced performance evaluation evidence (including clinical performance), post-market surveillance, and increased scrutiny by notified bodies for most device classes.
Under the EU IVDR framework, in order for an IVD to be placed on the EU market, it must bear a CE mark (Conformité Européenne) indicating conformity with the applicable general safety and performance requirements laid down in Annex I to the EU IVDR. The requirements include that an IVD must be designed and manufactured in such a way that, during normal conditions of use, it is suitable for its intended purpose. IVDs must be safe and effective and
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must not compromise the clinical condition or safety of patients, or the safety and health of users and—where applicable—other persons, provided that any risks which may be associated with their use constitute acceptable risks when weighed against the benefits to the patient and are compatible with a high level of protection of health and safety, taking into account the generally acknowledged state of the art. To demonstrate compliance with the general safety and performance requirements, manufacturers must undergo a conformity assessment procedure, which varies according to the type of IVD and its (risk) classification. For most IVDs (other than certain lowest-risk non-sterile class A devices), a conformity assessment procedure requires the intervention of an independent notified body. The notified body would typically audit and examine the technical file and the quality system for the manufacture, design and final inspection of our devices. If satisfied that the relevant product conforms to the relevant general safety and performance requirements, the notified body issues a certificate of conformity, which the manufacturer uses as a basis for its own EU declaration of conformity. The manufacturer may then apply the CE mark to the device, which allows the device to be placed on the market throughout the EU.
Under the EU IVDR's transitional provisions, certain “legacy” devices that are covered by an EU IVDD certificate, or for which an EU IVDD declaration of conformity was drawn up, prior to May 26, 2022, and that meet specified transitional conditions (including continued compliance with the prior rules, no significant changes in design or intended purpose, and no unacceptable risk), may continue to be placed on the EU market until deadlines ranging from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2029, depending on risk classification. The extension is conditional on the manufacturer fulfilling certain requirements, including putting in place an EU IVDR-compliant quality management system and meeting specified timelines for making a formal application to a notified body and putting an agreement in place with a notified body for review under the EU IVDR. New devices of any class must comply with the EU IVDR.
The aforementioned EU rules are generally applicable in the EEA (which consists of the 27 EU Member States plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein).
The U.K. formally left the EU on January 31, 2020. In respect of medical devices (including IVDs), since the end of the Brexit transitional period on January 1, 2021, medical devices must be registered with the MHRA before being placed on the Great Britain market. If a manufacturer of a device placed on the market in Great Britain is based outside of the U.K., the manufacturer must appoint a U.K. responsible person with a registered place of business in the U.K. to act on the manufacturer’s behalf in respect of certain activities (e.g. device registration). CE marks issued by EU notified bodies to place IVDs on the market in the EU will remain valid in the U.K. up until, at the latest, June 30, 2030, following which a U.K. Conformity Assessed (“UKCA”) mark will be required to place a device on the Great Britain market. Manufacturers may choose to use the UKCA mark on a voluntary basis prior to such dates. UKCA marking is, however, not recognized in the EU. The EU regulatory framework on medical devices continues to apply in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework and medical devices in Northern Ireland may either carry an EU CE mark or a U.K. and Northern Ireland CE mark, or CE U.K.(NI), although devices bearing the CE UK(NI) marking will not be accepted on the EU market.
Following a public consultation, the U.K. government is implementing changes to the medical devices legislation. The first piece of legislation came into force on June 16, 2025, and implements changes to the post-market surveillance requirements for medical devices in Great Britain, with the aim of facilitating greater traceability of incidents. Further legislation will be put in place in 2026 to introduce new pre-market requirements, including an international reliance procedure for approval of certain medical devices for the Great Britain market. One of the key areas in the public consultation was to obtain feedback on whether to remove the requirement for a medical device and its labelling (i.e. packaging and instructions for use) in Great Britain to bear a physical UKCA mark. Instead of requiring a medical device and its labelling to bear a UKCA mark, manufacturers would be required to assign a unique design identification (“UDI”) to medical devices before they are placed on the Great Britain market. If this change is implemented, we may no longer be required to affix the physical UKCA mark to our devices, but we may need to assign and affix a UDI.
Employees and Human Capital Resources
Freenome is headquartered in Brisbane, California. As of March 25, 2026, we employ approximately 363 total employees, of which 363 are full time, who represent a world-class, cross-functional team of experts across genomics, proteomics, AI/ML and various additional scientific and technical disciplines. Our workforce is diverse, highly skilled, and dedicated to our mission of saving lives through early cancer detection. Our human capital strategy emphasizes the recruitment, development, and retention of top talent across scientific, technical, and commercial functions. Our culture is built on a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and patient impact, with a focus on advancing the science of early cancer detection and delivering value to stakeholders. Our leadership team includes experienced executives in
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biotechnology, diagnostics, AI/ML, and commercial operations, supported by senior leaders in computational research, regulatory affairs, lab operations, research, engineering, development, corporate development, and finance.
Facilities
Freenome’s facility and lab infrastructure are purpose-built for scale and include approximately 120 thousand square feet of clinical and R&D lab space, with approximately 80% of all lab processes automated to maximize efficiency and quality. We believe our existing facilities are sufficient for our needs for the foreseeable future. To meet the future needs of our business, we may lease additional or alternate space, and we believe suitable additional or alternative space will be available in the future on commercially reasonable terms.
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FREENOME’S MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Freenome Holdings, Inc. (for purposes of this section, “Freenome” “we” “our” or “us”) should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. This discussion and analysis and other parts of this proxy statement/prospectus contain forward-looking statements based upon our current plans and expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, such as statements regarding our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and beliefs. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. You should carefully read the “Risk Factors” section of this proxy statement/prospectus to gain an understanding of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Please also see “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.
Overview
We are an early cancer detection company developing blood-based screening tests leveraging AI/ML to transform multi-cancer and ultimately multi-disease detection. We founded Freenome with the goal to build an automated, scalable multiomics discovery platform and biologically-informed AI/ML designed to identify the earliest signs of disease. Our common platform is designed to evaluate and integrate multiple analytes (e.g., DNA, RNA and proteins) with differentiated wetlab automation capabilities and high-quality clinical trials to develop accurate tests with the potential to address cancer heterogeneity.
We currently have no products approved for commercial sale in the United States and have not generated any material revenue to date, and we continue to incur significant R&D and other expenses related to our ongoing operations. Our ability to generate product revenue sufficient to achieve profitability, if ever, will depend on premarket approval of the SimpleScreen CRC (v1) and future development of multi-cancer early detection tests.
The Business Combination
On December 5, 2025, we entered into the Business Combination Agreement with PCSC, Merger Sub I and Merger Sub II, a subsidiary of PCSC. Upon closing of the Business Combination, PCSC will become a Delaware corporation and will be renamed to Freenome Inc., or New Freenome, and Merger Sub will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company and, after giving effect to such merger, continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Freenome.
The Business Combination is expected to be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization. Freenome will be deemed the accounting predecessor and the combined entity will be the successor SEC registrant, meaning that Freenome’s financial statements for previous periods will be disclosed in the registrant’s future periodic reports filed with the SEC. Under this method of accounting, PCSC will be treated as the acquired company for financial statement reporting purposes. The most significant change in the successor’s future reported financial position and results are expected to be an estimated net increase in cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities (as compared to Freenome’s balance sheet at December 31, 2025) of between approximately $241.7 million, assuming maximum shareholder redemptions permitted under the Business Combination agreement, and $311.7 million, assuming no shareholder redemptions, and in each case including $240.0 million in gross proceeds from the private investment in public equity of New Freenome, or PIPE Financing, which is contingent upon the substantially concurrent closing of the Business Combination. Total transaction costs are estimated at approximately $18.4 million. See “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.”
As a result of the Business Combination, Freenome will become the successor to an SEC-registered and Nasdaq-listed company, which will require Freenome to hire additional personnel and implement procedures and processes to address public company regulatory requirements and customary practices. Freenome expects to incur additional annual expenses as a public company for, among other things, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, director fees, and additional internal and external accounting, legal, and administrative resources, including increased personnel costs, audit and other professional service fees.
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Key Trends, Opportunities and Uncertainties
Since our inception, we have incurred significant operating losses and negative cash flows from our operations. Our primary uses of cash to date have been conducting R&D, acquiring Oncimmune in 2023, raising capital, building infrastructure, developing intellectual property, hiring personnel and providing general and administrative support for these operations. To date, we have funded our operations primarily through private placements of our convertible preferred stock, convertible notes and funds received pursuant to our license agreements. As of December 31, 2025, we had raised aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1.6 billion from these financings, and had cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities of $216.7 million.
We have incurred operating losses in each year since our inception. Our net losses were $219.3 million and $274.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $1.3 billion. We expect our expenses and operating losses will increase substantially as we:
accelerate the development of our AI/ML-driven multiomics platform that seeks to identify the early biological signals of disease;
expand our commercial and data infrastructure to support future launch of multiple blood-based cancer detection tests;
further advance our R&D programs;
seek to identify additional indications;
expand commercial and operational personnel;
maintain, expand, enforce, defend and protect our intellectual property portfolio and provide reimbursement of third-party expenses related to our patent portfolio; and
seek regulatory approvals for any future product candidates for which we successfully complete clinical trials.
Our net losses may fluctuate significantly from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year, depending on the timing of regulatory approvals and R&D activities.
Based upon our current operating plans, we believe that the estimated net proceeds from the Business Combination, together with our existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term and marketable securities, will be sufficient to fund our operations into 2028. Based upon our current operating plans, and transactions executed through the date that our financial statements included in this proxy statement/prospectus are issued, and excluding the estimated net proceeds from the Business Combination, we do not believe that we will have sufficient funds to meet our obligations within the next twelve months. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could use our capital resources sooner than we expect. If we are unable to raise sufficient funding, we may be unable to continue to operate in the long term.
If we obtain regulatory approval for our product or product candidates, we expect to incur significant commercialization expenses related to product sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution. Accordingly, until such time as we can generate significant revenue from sales of our product and any product candidates, we expect to finance our cash needs through equity offerings, including the Business Combination, debt financings or other capital sources, including potential collaborations, licenses, royalty financings and other similar arrangements. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources.” However, we may be unable to raise additional funds or enter into such other arrangements when needed on favorable terms or at all. Our failure to raise capital or enter into such other arrangements when needed would have a negative impact on our financial condition and could force us to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our product development or future commercialization efforts or grant rights to develop and market current or future product candidates that we would otherwise prefer to develop and market ourselves.
Exact Sciences License Agreement
In August 2025, we signed an exclusive license agreement with Exact Sciences to advance the commercialization of our blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer. The terms of the license agreement included a $75.0 million upfront payment received in November 2025 related to partial consideration of rights and licenses granted and include up to $700.0 million future milestone payments upon the achievement of certain development and regulatory milestones, and up to $20.0 million of mutually agreed development costs per year over a three year period.
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In August 2025, we also entered into a Convertible Promissory Note Purchase Agreement with Exact Sciences, pursuant to which we issued a senior unsecured convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million. The convertible note with Exact Sciences bears interest at 5% per annum and matures in August 2030. The convertible promissory note with Exact Sciences will automatically convert into shares of our common stock on the date that, following the closing of the Business Combination, the volume-weighted average sales price over a period of 10 consecutive trading days first exceeds 1.5 times the price per share for common stock sold in the PIPE Financing.
Roche License
In November 2025, we signed an exclusive license and option agreement with Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc. (“Roche Sequencing”) The agreement grants Roche Sequencing both (i) an exclusive option to obtain an exclusive, royalty bearing, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license to certain our intellectual property to exploit kitted assays for cancer screening, including for colorectal cancer and lung cancer, outside the U.S. and (ii) a preferred partner right to negotiate a definitive agreement to offer centralized testing services for cancer screening outside of the U.S.
We may receive up to $100.0 million in future milestone payments, as well as royalties on non-U.S. test sales that range from a low single-digits to mid-teens, depending on sales of the Licensed Products. The Company may also receive up to $24.0 million in SBX research and development related milestones payments.
In November 2025, we also issued and sold to Roche Holdings, Inc. (“Roche Holdings”) a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million. The convertible promissory note with Roche Holdings bears interest at 5% per annum and matures in May 2027. Upon the closing of the Business Combination, the convertible promissory note with Roche Holdings will automatically convert into shares of New Freenome common stock at a price per share equal to 1.2 times the price per share of common stock sold in the PIPE Financing.
Oncimmune
In May 2023, we acquired Oncimmune Ltd. and its subsidiary, Oncimmune Europe GmbH (collectively “Oncimmune”), a global immunodiagnostics developer with a commercial product, EarlyCDT Lung, which is a blood test that detects the elevated levels of autoantibodies generated by the body’s immune system of patients in the earliest stages of lung cancer. The acquisition of Oncimmune provided us with clinical and commercial resources to complement our frontline screening efforts. Oncimmune’s pipeline of autoantibody targets for other cancer indications is anticipated to augment our multiomics platform with additional non-tumor-derived signals to capture a more comprehensive view of the tumor microenvironment.
Components of Results of Operations
Revenue
We recognize license and collaboration revenue in the U.S. from our exclusive license agreement with Exact Sciences whereby the Company transferred development, data, and manufacturing licenses.
We also generate revenue from the sale and distribution of EarlyCDT Lung test kits in the UK and globally, revenue from royalties on the EarlyCDT Lung tests performed, and revenue from sale of EarlyCDT Lung tests plates through our U.K.-based subsidiary, Freenome Ltd.
In addition, we also derive revenue from the performance of diagnostic and research services using our proprietary multiomics platform under a Research Services Agreement with a related party.
In the future, we may generate revenue from future collaboration or license agreements we may enter into with respect to our current or future product candidates, as well as product sales from any approved product. Our ability to generate product revenue will depend on the successful development and eventual commercialization of any current or future products. If we fail to complete preclinical and clinical development of our current or future products or fail to successfully commercialize our products, our ability to generate future revenues and our results of operations and financial position would be adversely affected.
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Operating Expenses
Cost of services
Cost of services reflects the aggregate costs incurred in delivering our products and services and is composed of material and service costs including personnel costs, cost of consumables, kits, contract maintenance, labor, and freight associated with the service and other revenue. Our cost of services will increase with successful commercialization of our products.
Research and Development Expenses
R&D has been, and will continue to be, central to our business model. Our R&D expenses to date have been primarily attributable to the development of our next-generation blood tests for early cancer detection, development of our multiomics platform, and clinical validation of our early colorectal cancer detection test. Our R&D expenses primarily include salaries and benefits, stock-based compensation expenses, direct research and development expenses (testing cost, pre-clinical and clinical trial costs including external R&D expenses incurred under arrangements with third parties), materials, laboratory supplies and equipment, information technology (including cloud computing and data storage, equipment and computer hardware costs, and software related expenses), facility costs (including rent, depreciation and amortization, repairs and maintenance and other facility related expenses), consulting, contractor costs, along with other expenses.
Payments, including non-refundable advance payments, made prior to the receipt of goods or services to be used in R&D activities are deferred and recognized as an expense in the period in which the related goods are received or services are rendered. Costs to develop our technology capabilities are recorded as R&D expenses unless they meet the criteria to be capitalized as internal-use software costs.
We do not capitalize pre-launch inventory costs until we obtain premarket regulatory approval for our diagnostic tests and future economic benefits are expected to be realized. Until premarket regulatory approval is obtained, materials, equipment, and validation costs associated with our diagnostic workflow process that do not have an alternative future use are expensed as R&D costs.
We accrue and expense clinical and pre-clinical trial activities performed by third parties based upon the actual work completed, in accordance with agreements established with our service providers.
We have not reported program costs because we have not historically tracked or recorded R&D expenses on a program-by-program basis. We do not allocate indirect costs to specific product development programs because these costs are deployed across multiple programs and our technology platform and, as such, are not separately classified.
We expect our R&D expenses to increase for the foreseeable future as we continue to conduct our ongoing R&D activities, advance our technology and programs and conduct any future clinical trials.
The timelines and costs of R&D activities are uncertain and can vary significantly for our product and any product candidate and development program due to the inherently unpredictable nature of preclinical and clinical development. We anticipate we will make determinations as to which programs to pursue and how much funding to direct to each program on an ongoing basis in response to preclinical and clinical results, regulatory developments and ongoing assessments as to each program’s commercial potential.
Our future development costs may vary significantly based on various factors such as timely and successful completion of preclinical studies and ongoing and future clinical trials, positive results from our current and future clinical trials, receipt of marketing approvals from applicable regulatory authorities, establishment and maintenance of arrangements with third parties, intellectual property updates and continued acceptable safety, tolerability and efficacy profile of any current and future product candidates that we may develop following approval.
A change in the outcome of any of these variables with respect to the development of any current or future product candidate could mean a significant change in the costs and timing associated with the development of that product candidate. For example, if the FDA, the European Medicines Agency (the “EMA”) or another regulatory authority were to require us to conduct clinical trials beyond those that we anticipate would be required for the completion of clinical development of a product candidate, or if we experience significant delays in our clinical trials due to slower than expected patient enrollment or other reasons, we would be required to expend significant additional financial resources and time on the completion of clinical development.
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General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses primarily consist of costs for our executive, accounting and finance, legal, human resources, marketing, and other administrative support functions. These expenses consist principally of personnel costs, including salaries, bonuses, fringe benefits, stock-based compensation expenses, and travel expenses, as well as professional services fees such as consulting, audit, tax, and legal fees, and general corporate costs and allocated overhead expenses.
We anticipate that our G&A expenses will increase in future periods as we incur additional costs to support the growth of our business and expand our infrastructure, and as a result of commercialization activities if any of our diagnostic test candidates receive marketing approval. We also anticipate increased expenses related to accounting, audit, legal, regulatory, and tax-related services, costs associated with maintaining compliance with the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) and SEC requirements, director and officer insurance premiums, investor relations and other costs associated with operating as a public company.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net consists primarily of interest earned on our short-term investments and marketable securities and interest incurred on our convertible notes.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
 
Year Ended December 31,
Change
 
2025
2024
$
%
Revenues
$30,409
$2,882
$27,527
955%
Expenses
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
1,944
2,564
(620)
-24%
Research and development
197,117
225,749
(28,632)
-13%
General and administration
54,817
66,542
(11,725)
-18%
Total operating costs and expenses
253,878
294,855
(40,977)
-14%
Loss from operations
(223,469)
(291,973)
68,504
-23%
Other income:
 
 
 
 
Interest and investment income, net
6,914
17,584
(10,670)
-61%
Interest expense
(2,820)
(2,820)
n/a
Other income (expense), net
32
(32)
64
-200%
Total other income
4,126
17,552
(13,426)
-76%
Net loss
$(219,343)
$(274,421)
$55,078
-20%
Revenue
Revenue increased by $27.5 million to $30.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase is primary attributable to collaboration revenue of $27.1 million related to development, data, and manufacturing licenses that were transferred to Exact Sciences upon receiving anti-trust clearance in 2025.
Revenue during the year ended December 31, 2025 also includes service and other revenue of:
$1.4 million from the sale and distribution of EarlyCDT Lung test kits in the UK and globally through our U.K.-based subsidiary, an increase of $0.8 million from revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024;
$1.1 million from royalties on the EarlyCDT Lung tests performed through our U.K.-based subsidiary, a decrease of $0.1 million from revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024;
$0.5 million from sale of EarlyCDT Lung tests plates through its U.K.-based subsidiary, an increase of $0.2 million from revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024; and
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$0.3 million from the performance of diagnostic and research services under a research and service agreement with Roche, a decrease of $0.5 million from revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cost of Services
Cost of services decreased by $0.7 million to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by a $0.9 million reduction in the costs of diagnostic and research services using our proprietary multiomics platform, partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in cost from the distribution of EarlyCDT tests and services through our U.K.-based subsidiary.
Research and Development Expenses
R&D expenses are comprised of the following (in thousands):
 
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
 
2025
2024
$
%
Salaries and benefits
$71,216
$81,085
$(9,869)
-12%
Facility, depreciation and amortization
62,216
54,752
7,464
14%
Materials, laboratory supplies and equipment
29,330
31,359
(2,029)
-6%
Direct research and development costs
12,081
28,747
(16,666)
-58%
Information technology
11,711
13,478
(1,767)
-13%
Stock-based compensation
5,241
5,915
(674)
-11%
Consulting and contractor
3,872
7,698
(3,826)
-50%
Other
1,450
2,715
(1,265)
-47%
 
$197,117
$225,749
$(28,632)
-13%
R&D expenses decreased by $28.6 million, from $225.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to $197.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
This decrease was primarily attributable to:
$16.7 million decrease in direct research and development costs, primarily due to a reduction in clinical trial costs;
$10.6 million decrease in personnel related expenses, including salaries and benefits and stock-based compensation, due to reduced headcount and compensation costs from a reduction in force during the year ended December 31, 2024;
$3.8 million decrease in consulting and contractor expenses; 
$2.0 million decrease in materials, laboratory supplies and equipment;
$1.8 million decrease in information technology; and
$1.3 million decrease in other expenses.
These reductions were partially offset by:
$7.5 million increase in facility, depreciation and amortization expenses is primarily related to the amortization of leasehold improvements, which is due to the higher costs associated with our headquarters and laboratory facilities.
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General and Administrative Expenses
G&A expenses are comprised of the following (in thousands):
 
Year Ended December 31,
Change
 
2025
2024
$
%
Salaries and benefits
$25,804
$ 31,121
(5,317)
-17%
Consulting and contractor
14,685
13,358
1,327
10%
Stock-based compensation
5,314
13,367
(8,053)
-60%
Information technology
4,748
3,859
889
23%
Facility, depreciation and amortization
2,693
2,763
(70)
-3%
Other expenses
1,573
2,074
(501)
-24%
 
$54,817
$66,542
$(11,724)
-18%
G&A expenses decreased by $11.7 million from $66.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to $54.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The decrease in G&A expenses was primarily attributable to:
$13.3 million decrease in personnel related expenses, including Salaries and benefits and Stock-based compensation, due to reduced headcount and compensation costs from a reduction in force during the year ended December 31, 2024 and the departure of our former chief executive officer in September 2024;
$0.5 million in other expenses; and
$0.1 million in facilities, depreciation, and amortization expenses related to our office buildings.
This overall decrease was partially offset by:
$1.3 million increase in consulting and contractor costs; and
$0.9 million increase in information technology related expenses.
Interest and Investment Income, Net
Interest and investment income, net, decreased $10.7 million, from $17.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to $6.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. This decrease was primarily attributable to a reduction in interest income from lower short-term investments and marketable securities.
Interest expense
Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 primarily reflects the interest expense and amortization of debt discount on the convertible promissory note with Roche, and the issuance costs and interest expense associated with the convertible promissory note with Exact Sciences.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
Since our inception, we have incurred significant operating losses and negative cash flows from operations. We expect to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future as we further advance our R&D programs, prepare for potential regulatory submissions, and commercialize tests that receive premarket regulatory approval, if any. Further, upon the completion of the Business Combination, we expect to incur additional costs associated with operating as a public company. From our inception through December 31, 2025, we have received aggregate gross proceeds of $1.6 billion from the sale of our convertible preferred stock in private placements, convertible notes and revenue or cost-sharing from our strategic collaborations.
As described above, in August 2025, we signed an exclusive license agreement with Exact Sciences to advance the commercialization of our blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer. The terms of the license agreement include a $75 million upfront payment related to partial consideration of rights and license granted, up to $700.0 million payments upon the achievement of certain development and regulatory milestones, and up to $20.0 million of mutually agreed development costs per year over a three year period.
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Also as described above, in November 2025, we signed an exclusive license and option agreement with Roche Sequencing. We may receive up to $100.0 million in milestone payments as well as royalties on non-U.S. test sales that range from a low single-digits to mid-teens, depending on sales of the Licensed Products. The Company may also receive up to $24.0 million in future milestone payments in SBX research and development related milestones. In November 2025, we also issued and sold to Roche Holdings a convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $75 million (see “Contractual Obligations and Commitments” below).
Future Funding Requirements
As of December 31, 2025, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities of $216.7 million. Based upon our current operating plans, we believe that the estimated net proceeds from the Business Combination and PIPE Financing, together with our existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities, will be sufficient to fund our operations into 2028. Based on our current operating plan and transactions executed through the date that our financial statements included in this proxy statement/prospectus are issued, and excluding the estimated net proceeds from the Business Combination, we do not believe that we will have sufficient funds to meet our obligations within the next twelve months. Our forecast for the period of time through which our financial resources will be adequate to support our operations is a forward-looking statement that involves risks and uncertainties and actual results could vary materially. Additionally, the process of conducting preclinical studies and testing products in clinical trials is costly, and the timing of progress and expenses in these studies and trials is uncertain. We may need to raise substantial additional capital in the future.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including but not limited to:
the type, number, scope, progress, expansions, results, costs and timing of, discovery, preclinical studies and clinical trials of our product and any product candidates;
the costs, timing and outcome of regulatory review of our current and future product pipeline;
the terms and timing of establishing and maintaining license, collaboration and other similar arrangements;
the legal costs of obtaining, maintaining and enforcing our patents and other intellectual property rights;
our efforts to enhance operational systems and hire additional personnel to satisfy our obligations as a public company;
the costs associated with hiring additional personnel and consultants as our development and commercial activities increase;
the costs and timing of establishing or securing sales and marketing capabilities if any current and future product pipeline is approved;
our ability to achieve sufficient market acceptance, coverage and adequate reimbursement from third-party payers and adequate market share and revenue for any approved products; and
costs associated with any products or technologies that we may in-license or acquire.
Until such time, if ever, as we can generate substantial product revenue to support our cost structure, we expect to finance our cash needs through equity offerings, debt financings or other capital sources, potentially including licenses, royalty financings, collaborations and other similar arrangements. However, we may be unable to raise additional funds or enter into such other arrangements when needed on favorable terms or at all. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interest of our stockholders will be or could be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our common stockholders. Debt financing and equity financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If we raise funds through licenses, collaborations or other similar arrangements with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies, future revenue streams, research programs, current or future product candidates or grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us and/or may reduce the value of our common stock. Our failure to raise capital or enter into such other arrangements when needed could have a negative impact on our financial condition and on our ability to pursue our business plans and
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strategies. If we are unable to raise additional funds through equity or debt financings when needed, we may be required to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our product development or future commercialization efforts or grant rights to develop and market our product and any product candidates even if we would otherwise prefer to develop and market such product candidates ourselves.
Cash Flows
Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
The following table sets forth a summary of the net cash flow activity for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
2025
2024
Net cash flows used in operating activities
$(110,669)
$(196,367)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
21,383
(52,810)
Net cash flows provided by financing activities
100,761
263,992
Operating Activities
For the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $110.7 million resulting from the net loss of $219.3 million, partially offset by non-cash charges of $36.4 million and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $72.3 million. Non-cash items primarily included depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of right-of-use assets, and non-cash interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs, offset by net accretion and amortization of investments in marketable securities. Net cash provided by changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $72.3 million primarily consisted of increases in deferred revenue, other long-term liabilities, operating lease liabilities and accrued compensation and other related benefits, partially offset by an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets and a decrease in accounts payable. 
For the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $196.4 million resulting from the net loss of $274.4 million, partially offset by non-cash charges of $38.3 million and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $39.7 million. Non-cash items primarily included depreciation and amortization, amortization of right-of-use assets and stock-based compensation expense, offset by net accretion and amortization of investments in marketable securities. Net cash provided by changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $39.7 million primarily consisted of increases in operating lease liabilities and accounts payable and decreases in accounts and other receivables and prepaid expenses and other current assets, offset by decreases in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and accrued compensation and other related benefits.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $21.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2025, and consisted primarily of the net proceeds from the sales, maturity and purchase of marketable securities of $42.4 million, offset by $21.1 million used for the purchase of property and equipment.
Net cash used in investing activities was $52.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, and consisted primarily of $60.4 million used for the purchase of property and equipment, offset by net proceeds from the maturity and purchase of marketable securities of $7.4 million.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $100.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2025 and consisted primarily of proceeds from the convertible promissory notes with Exact Sciences and Roche. During the year ended December 31, 2025, $0.8 million of offering costs were paid.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $264.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 and consisted primarily of proceeds from the issuance of our Series F convertible preferred stock.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Convertible Notes
As described above, the $50 million convertible promissory note with Exact Sciences matures in August 2030. The convertible promissory note with Exact Sciences will automatically convert into shares of our common stock upon the
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date that, following the Business Combination, the volume-weighted average sales price over a period of 10 consecutive trading days first exceeds 1.5 times the price per share of common stock of sold in the PIPE Financing (the “Exact Automatic Conversion Date”). The convertible promissory note will convert into approximately 3,333,333 shares of New Freenome common stock, at an assumed conversion price of $15.00, at Exact Science’s option or upon the Exact Automatic Conversion Date.
As described above, the $75 million convertible promissory note agreement with Roche Holdings matures in May 2027 and will automatically convert into shares of New Freenome common stock following the Business Combination at a price per share equal to 1.2 times the price per share of common stock sold in the PIPE Financing. Assuming accrued interest through May 31, 2026, the convertible promissory note will automatically convert into approximately 6,420,139 shares of New Freenome common stock, at an assumed conversion price of $12.00, in connection with the Business Combination and PIPE Financing.
Leases
Our lease portfolio consists primarily of operating leases for our current corporate headquarters, laboratory facilities, and warehouse facilities, with lease terms ranging from 1 to 11 years. Under the terms of the leases, as of December 31, 2025, our lease obligations consist of $335.7 million in payments through March 31, 2035.
Purchase Commitments
As of December 31, 2025, we have entered into a non-cancellable cloud services agreement and committed to purchase cloud computing services totaling $119.2 million through January 31, 2029.
Our other non-cancellable unconditional purchase commitments with a remaining term over one year were $16.4 million as of December 31, 2025.
License and Collaboration Agreements
For a detailed description of our license and collaboration agreements, see the section titled “Business Key Collaborations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, costs and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our annual financial statements appearing elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical for fully understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure stock-based awards granted to employees and directors based on their fair value on the date of the grant and recognize compensation expense for those awards over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award. For stock-based awards with service-based vesting conditions, we recognize compensation expense using the straight-line method. To date, the vesting of our restricted stock units has been conditioned on the satisfaction of two vesting requirements: a time-based requirement and a Liquidity Event Requirement (“LER”). Following the closing of the Business Combination, any restricted stock units that we grant are expected to be subject to a time-based vesting requirement only. We recognize stock-based compensation expense for awards with a performance-based vesting condition over the requisite service period using the accelerated attribution
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method if the performance condition is deemed probable of being met. The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires inputs based on certain subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility, the expected term of the option, the risk-free interest rate for a period that approximates the expected term of the option and our expected dividend yield. The fair value of each restricted stock unit award is estimated on the date of grant based on the fair value of our common stock on that same date.
Determination of the Fair Value of Common Stock
As there has been no public market for our common stock to date, the estimated fair value of our common stock has been determined by our board of directors as of the date of each option grant with the assistance of management. The approach to estimating the fair value our common stock is consistent with the methods outlined in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation (the “Practice Aid”).
In accordance with the Practice Aid, our common stock valuations were prepared using the hybrid method to estimate our equity value. The hybrid method is a probability-weighted expected return method (the “PWERM”) where the equity value in one or more of the scenarios is calculated using an option pricing method (the “OPM”). The PWERM is a scenario-based analysis that estimates the value per share of the common stock based on the probability-weighted present value of expected future equity values for the common stock, under various possible future liquidity event scenarios, considering the rights and preferences of each class of shares, and discounted for a lack of marketability. Under the hybrid method, an OPM was utilized to determine the fair value of the common stock in certain of the PWERM scenarios (capturing situations where our development path and future liquidity events were difficult to forecast), and potential exit events were explicitly modeled in the other PWERM scenarios. A discount for lack of marketability was applied to the value derived under each scenario to account for a lack of access to an active public market to estimate the common stock fair value. The valuations resulted in a valuation of our common stock of $1.77 per share as of August 15, 2025 and $3.96 per share as of May 31, 2024.
In determining the estimated fair value of our common stock as of August 15, 2025 and May 31, 2024 based on the PWERM, the equity value, on a marketable basis, was estimated to be $576.9 million and $1.4 billion, respectively. The equity value on August 15, 2025 was derived from three different scenarios: (1) an OPM, used to capture a range of potential future outcomes, (2) discrete public exit via SPAC, as contemplated under a letter of intent at the time, and (3) dissolution with proceeds to common shareholders. The equity value on May 31, 2024 was derived from four different scenarios, an OPM and three scenarios with discrete future IPO scenarios. 
Under the PWERM, the fair value of common stock is estimated based on likely liquidity event scenarios. For each identified liquidity scenario it is necessary to estimate the timing to liquidity event, future enterprise value, probability of occurrence, and risk-adjusted discount rate. The valuation analyses estimated the future enterprise values utilizing the guideline public company method or indication of interest under the letter of intent, and information provided by our management. The timing to each liquidity event and the probability of occurrence were estimated based on information provided by our management and outside research. The risk-adjusted discount rates were estimated based on market data and outside research of required rates of return for companies at a similar stage of development and risk factors. The future enterprise values under each scenario were allocated to the various equity classes based on the liquidation preferences and conversion rights of each equity class. The future values for each equity class under each scenario were discounted to a present value at the selected risk-adjusted discount rate. The present values under each scenario were probability-weighted to determine the value of common stock before applicable discounts.
The OPM, specifically the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, assumptions included the present equity value of the Company, estimated using the guideline public company method, and discounted debt-free cash flow method, expected date of liquidity event, discount rate, volatility and exercise price. 
Under the income approach, specifically the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method, forecast cash flows are discounted to the present value at a risk-adjusted discount rate. The valuation analyses determine discrete free cash flows over several years based on forecast financial information provided by our management and a terminal value for the residual period beyond the discrete forecast, which are discounted at our estimated weighted average cost of capital to estimate our enterprise value.
Under the market approach, the guideline public company method was considered. The guideline public company method involves selecting publicly traded companies with similar financial and operating characteristics as our
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Company, and calculating valuation multiples based on the guideline public company’s financial information and market data. Based on the observed valuation multiples, an appropriate multiple was selected to apply to our financial statistics.
After determining an estimate of the fair value of the enterprise, the valuation analyses allocated the enterprise value among the equity classes outstanding at each valuation date utilizing the OPM. The OPM requires inputs for the exercise price, term, expected volatility and risk-free rate. The exercise prices were calculated based on the enterprise values at which the equity classes either begin or stop participating in the next incremental enterprise value, which were determined based on the liquidation preferences and conversion rights of each equity class. The term was the estimated time to a liquidity event, such as a sale or merger or IPO, which was determined based on information provided by our management and outside research. The expected volatility for the enterprise was estimated based on a historical analysis of publicly traded companies with similar financial and operating characteristics as our company and consideration of the relative differences between our company and the selected comparable companies, such as stage of development, earning margins, leverage, and other risk factors. The risk-free rates were based on U.S. treasury securities with terms to maturity consistent with the estimated time to a liquidity event.
The valuations also applied a discount for lack of marketability with respect to the OPM and SPAC scenarios in the August 15, 2025 valuation and in all scenarios in the May 31, 2024 valuation, to adjust for the fact that a share of common stock is a minority, non-marketable interest. The discounts are determined based on qualitative and quantitative analyses.
The assumptions underlying these valuations were subjective and represented management’s best estimates, which involved inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if we had used significantly different assumptions or estimates, the fair value of our common stock and our stock-based compensation expense could be different.
Once a public trading market for our common stock has been established in connection with the closing of the Business Combination, it will no longer be necessary for our board of directors to estimate the fair value of our common stock in connection with our accounting for granted stock options and other such awards we may grant, as the fair value of our common stock will be determined based on the quoted market price of our common stock.
Grant of Stock-Based Award
The following table sets forth by the grant date the number of shares subject to options and restricted stock units granted between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, the per share exercise price of the options, the fair value of common stock per share on each grant date, and the per share estimated fair value of the options:
Grant date
Fair value per
common share on
grant date
Number of
shares subject
to options
granted
Per share
exercise price of
options(1)
Per share
estimated fair
value of options(1)
Number of
shares subject
to restricted
stock units
granted
Per share
estimated fair
value of
restricted
stock units
March 11, 2025
$3.96
2,705,101
$3.96
$2.57
3,250,291
$3.96
May 29, 2025
$3.96
2,192,083
$3.96
$2.57
1,584,876
$3.96
August 20, 2025
$1.77
662,871
$1.77
October 24, 2025
$1.77
95,266
$2.39
$0.93
(1)
The per share exercise price and per share estimated fair value of options are prior to modifications as a result of the Repricing discussed below
No options or restricted stock units have been granted subsequent to October 24, 2025.
Option Repricing
On October 24, 2025, our board of directors and compensation committee approved an option repricing (the “Repricing”) of outstanding stock options held by certain current employees. The exercise price of outstanding stock options held by eligible employees with an exercise price per share greater than $2.39 are to be repriced to $2.39, subject to the eligible employee remaining in service with the Company through a retention period. The Repricing was communicated to employees during 2026. The estimated incremental stock compensation cost of approximately $1.9 million, calculated using a lattice model will be recognized over the retention period.
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Revenue Recognition
For arrangements or transactions determined to be within the scope ASC 606, we evaluate the term of the arrangement and recognize revenue when the customer obtains control of promised goods or services in a contract for an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. For contracts with customers, we apply the following five-step model in order to determine this amount: (1) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (2) determination of whether the promised goods or services are performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (3) measurement of the transaction price, including the constraint on variable consideration; (4) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognition of revenue when (or as) we satisfy each performance obligation.
Our license and collaboration revenue includes revenue recognized under our collaboration and license agreement with Exact Sciences. As part of the accounting for the license and collaboration arrangement, we use judgment to determine: (a) the number of performance obligations based on the determination under step (2) above; (b) the transaction price under step (3) above; (c) the stand-alone selling price for each performance obligation identified in the contract for the allocation of transaction price in step (4) above; and (d) the contract term and pattern of satisfaction of the performance obligations under step (4) above. We also use judgment to determine whether milestones or other variable consideration, except for royalties, should be included in the transaction price as described further below. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation on a relative stand-alone selling price basis, for which we recognize revenue as or when the performance obligations under the contract are satisfied. We evaluate the measure of progress each reporting period and, if necessary, adjusts the measure of performance and related revenue recognition.
At the inception of each arrangement that includes milestone payments, we evaluate whether the milestones are considered probable of being achieved and estimates the amount to be included in the transaction price using the most likely amount method. If it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur, the associated milestone value is included in the transaction price. Milestone payments that are not within our control or the licensee, such as regulatory approvals, are not considered probable of being achieved until those approvals are received. We evaluate factors such as the scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and other risks that must be overcome to achieve the particular milestone in making this assessment. There is considerable judgment involved in determining whether it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur. At the end of each subsequent reporting period, we reevaluate the probability of achievement of all milestones subject to constraint and, if necessary, adjusts our estimate of the overall transaction price. Any such adjustments are recorded on a cumulative catch-up basis, which would affect revenues and earnings or losses in the period of adjustment.
For arrangements that include sales-based royalties, including milestone payments based on sales thresholds, and for which the license is deemed to be the predominant item to which the royalties relate, we recognize revenue at the later of (i) when the related sales occur, or (ii) when the performance obligation to which some or all of the royalty has been allocated has been satisfied (or partially satisfied). To date, we have not recognized any royalty revenue resulting from collaboration and license agreement with Exact Sciences.
The accounting for these arrangements requires us to develop estimates and assumptions that require judgment. These estimates may include items such as forecasted revenues or costs, development timelines, discount rates, and probabilities of technical and regulatory success. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.
Emerging Growth Company and Smaller Reporting Company Status
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. We may take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period afforded by the JOBS Act for the implementation of new or revised accounting standards. We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards and as a result of this election, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates. We may take advantage of these exemptions up until the time that we are no longer an “emerging growth company.”
We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of PCSC’s initial public offering, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.235
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billion or (c) in which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the rules of the SEC, which means, among other things, (1) the market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700.0 million as of the prior June 30th and (2) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.
We also expect to remain a “smaller reporting company” as defined in the Exchange Act. We may continue to be a smaller reporting company even after we are no longer an emerging growth company. We may take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to smaller reporting companies until for so long as either (i) our voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250.0 million measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter or (ii) our annual revenues are less than $100.0 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and our voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700.0 million measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
A description of recently issued accounting pronouncements that may potentially impact our financial position and results of operations is disclosed in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our audited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We have not, to date, been exposed to material market risks given our early stage of operations. Upon commencing commercial operations, we expect to be exposed to foreign currency translation and transaction risks and potentially other market risks.
Foreign Currency Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to transactions in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, which is our functional currency. Our foreign subsidiaries, revenue and operating expenses expose us to foreign currency exchange risk, which to date have not been material.
Interest Rate Risk
The market interest risk in our financial positions represents the potential loss arising from adverse changes in interest rates. As of December 31, 2025, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $216.7 million, consisting of interest-bearing money market funds and marketable securities, for which the fair value would be affected by change in U.S. interest rates. However, due to the short-term maturities and the low-risk profile of our investments, an immediate 10% change in the interest rate would not have a material effect on the fair value of our cash equivalents and short-term investments.
As of December 31, 2025, interest rates on our convertible notes are fixed.
Inflation Risk
We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Given our early stage of operations, if our costs become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we will not be able to fully offset such higher costs. Our inability or failure to do so could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this section of this proxy statement/prospectus to “Freenome” refers to Freenome prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and to New Freenome and its consolidated subsidiaries following the Business Combination.
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on Freenome’s current plans, considerations, expectations and determinations regarding New Freenome’s future compensation programs. The actual amount and form of compensation and the compensation policies and practices that Freenome adopts in the future may differ materially from currently planned programs as summarized in this discussion.
As an emerging growth company, we have opted to comply with the executive compensation disclosure rules applicable to “smaller reporting companies,” as such term is defined in the rules promulgated under the Exchange Act. The compensation provided to Freenome’s named executive officers (the “NEOs”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 is detailed in the 2025 Summary Compensation Table and accompanying footnotes and narrative that follow. Unless otherwise stated, all references in the following sections and tables to compensation earned, including stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), relate to compensation provided by Freenome. Freenome’s NEOs for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which consist of each person who served as Freenome’s principal executive officer during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and the next two most highly compensated executive officers (other than the principal executive officers) serving as executive officers as of December 31, 2025, are:
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D., its current Chief Executive Officer, effective as of April 1, 2025;
Riley Ennis, its co-founder and Chief Product Officer and former principal executive officer from September 2024 to March 31, 2025;
Cheng-Ho (Jimmy) Lin, M.D., Ph.D., MHS, its Chief Scientific Officer; and
Linh H. Le, its Chief Financial Officer.
To date, the compensation of the NEOs has consisted of a combination of base salary, cash bonuses and long-term incentive compensation in the form of stock options and RSUs. The NEOs, like all full-time employees, are eligible to participate in Freenome’s health and welfare benefit plans. Following the Business Combination, New Freenome intends to develop an executive compensation program that is designed to align compensation with New Freenome’s business objectives and the creation of stockholder value, while enabling the combined company to attract, motivate and retain individuals who contribute to the long-term success of New Freenome.
2025 Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth information regarding compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to, Freenome’s NEOs during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Name and Principal Position
Year
Salary
($)
Bonus
($)
Stock
Awards
($)(1)
Option
Awards
($)(2)
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(3)
All Other
Compensation
($)(4)
Total
($)
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D.(5)
Chief Executive Officer
2025
513,750
5,849,767
3,797,865
513,750
13,715
10,688,847
Riley Ennis(6)
Co-Founder, Chief Product
Officer and Former Principal
Executive Officer
2025
546,000
1,549,999
2,014,890
327,600
4,438,489
Cheng-Ho (Jimmy) Lin, M.D., Ph.D., MHS
Chief Scientific Officer
2025
530,000
1,050,002
1,364,927
212,000
3,156,929
Linh H. Le(7)
Chief Financial Officer
2025
301,288
899,997
1,174,761
150,644
30,872
2,557,562
(1)
The amounts reported represent the aggregate grant date fair value of RSUs granted to Freenome’s NEOs during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, calculated in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718, disregarding estimated forfeitures related to service-based vesting conditions. For a description of the assumptions used in determining these values, see Note 2 of Freenome’s financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The amounts reported in this column reflect the accounting cost for the RSUs and do not correspond to the actual economic value that may be received by
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Freenome’s NEOs upon the vesting of the RSUs or any sale of the underlying shares. The RSUs are subject to both a time-based vesting condition and a performance-based vesting condition. The grant date fair value has been calculated based on the probable outcome of the performance-based vesting condition as of the grant date, which equates to the maximum value of the RSUs as of the grant date.
(2)
The amounts reported represent the aggregate grant date fair value of stock options awarded to Freenome’s NEOs during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, disregarding estimated forfeitures related to service-based vesting. For a description of the assumptions used in determining these values, see Note 2 of Freenome’s financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The amounts reported in this column reflect the accounting cost for the stock options and do not correspond to the actual economic value that may be received by Freenome’s NEOs upon the exercise of the stock options or any sale of the underlying shares.
(3)
The amounts reported represent cash incentive bonuses for performance during the year ended December 31, 2025 For more information on these bonuses, see the description of the annual performance bonuses under “2025 Bonuses” below.
(4)
The amounts reported represent commuting expenses, including travel, lodging and meal expenses, reimbursed by Freenome for travel between the applicable NEO’s residence and the Company’s headquarters.
(5)
Dr. Elliott commenced employment with Freenome on April 1, 2025. The amount reported represents his actual base salary earned during 2025. His annualized base salary for 2025 was $685,000.
(6)
Mr. Ennis served as Freenome’s principal executive officer from September 2024 through March 31, 2025, in addition to serving as Freenome’s Chief Product Officer.
(7)
Mr. Le commenced employment with Freenome on May 19, 2025. The amount reported represents his actual base salary earned during 2025. His annualized base salary for 2025 was $485,000.
Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
2025 Base Salaries
Freenome’s NEOs each receive a base salary to compensate them for services rendered to Freenome. The base salary payable to each NEO is intended to provide a fixed component of compensation reflecting the executive’s skill set, experience, role and responsibilities. Base salaries are generally reviewed annually, typically in connection with Freenome’s annual performance review process, approved by the Freenome Board or the compensation committee of the Freenome Board (the “compensation committee”) and may be adjusted from time to time to realign salaries with market levels after taking into account individual responsibilities, performance and experience.
For fiscal year 2025, the annual base salaries for Dr. Elliott, Mr. Ennis, Dr. Lin and Mr. Le were $685,000, $546,000, $530,000 and $485,000, respectively.
2025 Annual Bonuses
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, each NEO was eligible to earn an annual bonus from Freenome based on the achievement of pre-determined corporate performance metrics related to product development, commercial, operational and customer experience, value generation and operational performance goals and individual performance objectives. The 2025 annual bonus targets for Dr. Elliott, Mr. Ennis, Dr. Lin and Mr. Le were 100%, 50%, 40% and 50% of their respective base salaries. The target annual bonuses and actual bonus amounts for Dr. Elliott and Mr. Le for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 were pro-rated based on their start dates with Freenome.
Following review and determinations of corporate and individual performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Freenome Board determined that the corporate goals were achieved at 100% of target and that the individual performance goals for each of Dr. Elliott, Mr. Ennis, Dr. Lin and Mr. Le were achieved at 100%, 120%, 100% and 100% of target, respectively. The annual cash bonus paid to each of our named executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 is set forth in the “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” column of the “2025 Summary Compensation Table” above.
Equity Incentive Compensation
Freenome believes that equity grants provide executives with a strong link to long-term performance, create an ownership culture and help to align the interests of its executives and its stockholders. In addition, Freenome believes that equity grants promote executive retention because they incentivize executive officers to remain in its employment during the vesting period. Accordingly, the Freenome Board or its compensation committee periodically review the equity incentive compensation of its executives and may grant equity incentive awards to them from time to time. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the NEOs were each granted stock options that vest over four years from the vesting start date and RSUs that are subject to both time and performance-based vesting. The time-based vesting for the RSUs occurs over four years from the vesting start date and the performance-based vesting applicable to the RSUs will be satisfied on the earlier of (1) six months after the Closing and (2) March 15 of the calendar year following the year in which the Closing occurs. Each NEO’s outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2025 are set forth in the “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal 2025 Year-End” table below.
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401(k) Plan
Freenome currently maintains a tax-qualified 401(k) retirement savings plan (the “401(k) Plan”) for its employees, including its NEOs, who satisfy certain eligibility requirements. Freenome’s NEOs are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan on the same terms as other full-time employees. The 401(k) Plan is intended to qualify for favorable tax treatment under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and contains a cash or deferred feature that is intended to meet the requirements of Section 401(k) of the Code. Freenome believes that providing a vehicle for tax-deferred retirement savings through its 401(k) Plan adds to the overall desirability of its executive compensation package and further incentivizes its employees, including its NEOs, in accordance with its compensation policies. Freenome did not provide matching contributions under the 401(k) plan in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Other than the 401(k) Plan, Freenome does not provide any qualified or non-qualified retirement or deferred compensation benefits to its employees, including its NEOs.
Employment Arrangements in Place Prior to the Business Combination for Named Executive Officers
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D.
On January 7, 2026, Freenome entered into an amended and restated offer letter with Dr. Elliott (the “Elliott Offer Letter”). Under the Elliott Offer Letter, Dr. Elliott is entitled to receive an annual base salary and an annual target bonus and received an initial stock option (the “Initial Option”) and RSU award (the “Initial RSU Award” and together with the Initial Option, the “Initial Equity Awards”) in connection with his hire. The Elliott Offer Letter further provides Dr. Elliott with anti-dilution protection for his Initial Equity Awards such that, following a “financing” (as defined in the Elliott Offer Letter) and subject to Dr. Elliott’s continued employment with Freenome and the approval of the Freenome Board, Dr. Elliott is entitled to receive an additional stock option (the “Anti-Dilution Option”) and RSU award (the “Anti-Dilution RSU Award” and together with the Anti-Dilution Option, the “Anti-Dilution Equity Awards”) such that the aggregate number of shares underlying the Initial Option, the Anti-Dilution Option and any other options to purchase Freenome Common Shares granted to Dr. Elliott prior to the grant of the Anti-Dilution Option will be equal to 0.5% of Freenome’s fully-diluted capitalization as of the closing of the financing and the aggregate number of shares underlying the Initial RSU Award, the Anti-Dilution RSU Award and any other RSUs granted to Dr. Elliott prior to the grant of the Anti-Dilution RSU Award will be equal to 0.5% of Freenome’s fully-diluted capitalization as of the closing of the financing. Dr. Elliott is also eligible to participate in our employee benefit plans, subject to the terms of such plans.
In addition, the Elliott Offer Letter provides that, in the event that Dr. Elliott’s employment is terminated by Freenome for reasons other than “cause” or by Dr. Elliott for “good reason” (each as defined in the Elliott Offer Letter), in each case outside of the period beginning three months before and ending 12 months following a “change in control” (as defined in the Elliott Offer Letter), subject to Dr. Elliott’s return of all Freenome property in his possession and his execution and delivery of an irrevocable general release of claims in Freenome’s favor, he will be entitled to receive 12 months of his base salary. If Dr. Elliott’s employment is terminated by Freenome for reasons other than cause, or by Dr. Elliott for good reason, in each case during the period beginning three months before and ending 12 months following a change in control, he will be entitled to receive (i) 18 months of his base salary and target bonus at the rate in effect at the time of his separation and (ii) 100% of the then-unvested shares subject to the Initial Option and the Anti-Dilution Option (if granted) will fully vest and 100% of and the then-unvested shares underlying the Initial RSU Award and the Anti-Dilution RSU Award (if granted) will be deemed to have satisfied the time-based vesting condition in full (the “Acceleration Benefits”).
Upon a change in control, if the Initial Equity Awards and Anti-Dilution Equity Awards (if granted) are not assumed or substituted, then the Acceleration Benefits shall apply immediately prior to the closing of the change in control.
Riley Ennis
On May 23, 2016, Freenome, Inc. entered into an offer letter with Mr. Ennis (the “Ennis Offer Letter”). Under the Ennis Offer Letter, Mr. Ennis is entitled to receive an annual base salary and an annual target bonus, and he is eligible to participate in our employee benefit plans, subject to the terms of such plans.
Cheng-Ho (Jimmy) Lin, M.D., Ph.D., MHS
On March 22, 2019, Freenome entered into an offer letter with Dr. Lin (the “Lin Offer Letter”). Under the Lin Offer Letter, Dr. Lin is entitled to receive an annual base salary and an annual target bonus and received an initial stock option grant, and he is eligible to participate in our employee benefit plans, subject to the terms of such plans. Pursuant
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to the Lin Offer Letter, Dr. Lin is also eligible to receive certain bonuses upon the achievement of certain clinical milestones. Specifically, Dr. Lin is eligible to receive (i) a cash bonus of $300,000, payable within 30 days of FDA approval and Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) coverage for Freenome’s SimpleScreen CRC test, (ii) a cash bonus equal to $500,000, payable within 30 days of receiving favorable grade recommendations (Grade A or B) in the USPSTF guidelines and (iii) a cash bonus equal to $150,000, within 30 days of formally reporting favorable top line data.
In addition, the Lin Offer Letter provides that in the event Dr. Lin’s employment is terminated by Freenome without “cause” or by Dr. Lin for “good reason” (each, as defined in the Lin Offer Letter), in each case during the three month period prior to or anytime following a “change in control” (as defined in the 2016 Plan), the vesting of 100% of all unvested equity awards then held by Dr. Lin will be accelerated.
Linh H. Le
On May 13, 2025, Freenome entered into an offer letter with Mr. Le (the “Le Offer Letter”). Under the Le Offer Letter, Mr. Le is entitled to receive an annual base salary and an annual target bonus and received an initial stock option grant (the “Le Initial Option”) and RSU award (the “Le Initial RSU Award”). Mr. Le is also eligible to participate in our employee benefit plans, subject to the terms of such plans.
The Le Offer Letter provides that in the event Mr. Le’s employment is terminated by Freenome without “cause” or by Mr. Le for “good reason” (each as defined in the Le Offer Letter), subject to Mr. Le’s return of all Freenome property in his possession and his execution and delivery of an irrevocable general release of claims in Freenome’s favor, (i) he will be entitled to receive nine months of his base salary and target bonus at the rate in effect at the time of his separation (such payments shall cease if Mr. Le commences new employment, provided that Mr. Le shall receive no less than three months of severance payments) and (ii) the post-termination exercise period of the Le Initial Option will expire on the earlier to occur of two years from the date of such termination or the expiration date of the Le Initial Option (the “Severance Benefits”). If such a termination of employment occurs within one year of Mr. Le commencing employment with Freenome and outside of a “change in control” (as defined in the Le Offer Letter), then, in addition to the foregoing benefits, (i) the unvested shares subject to the Le Initial Option will vest at the rate of 1/48th per month from the date Mr. Le’s employment commenced for each full month of employment completed and (ii) the portion of the Le Initial RSU Award that has not yet satisfied the time-based vesting condition shall satisfy such condition at the rate of 1/16th for each quarterly vesting date that has occurred from the date Mr. Le’s employment commenced.
If Mr. Le’s employment is terminated by Freenome without cause or by Mr. Le for good reason, in each case during the period beginning three months before and ending 12 months following a change in control, then, in addition to the Severance Benefits and subject to Mr. Le’s return of all Freenome property in his possession and execution and delivery of an irrevocable general release of claims in Freenome’s favor, (i) 100% of the then unvested shares subject to the Le Initial Option will fully vest and (ii) 100% of the shares subject to the Le Initial RSU Award shall be deemed to have satisfied the time-based vesting condition.
Executive Severance Plan
In connection with the Business Combination, the New Freenome Board plans to adopt an Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”) to be effective as of the Closing, in which the NEOs, and certain other executives, will participate. The benefits provided under the Severance Plan will replace the severance provisions in such NEOs’ offer letters, if any; provided, however, that in the event any such offer letter provides greater severance payments benefits than those set forth in the Severance Plan, the NEO will be entitled to receive the payments or benefits under such offer letter and will not be eligible to receive any payments or benefits under the Severance Plan.
Compensation Recovery Policy
In accordance with the requirements of the SEC and Nasdaq listing rules and in connection with the Business Combination, the PCSC Board will adopt a compensation recovery policy, which will become effective upon the Closing. The compensation recovery policy will provide that in the event that New Freenome is required to prepare a restatement of its financial statements due to material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under securities laws, New Freenome will seek to recover any incentive-based compensation that was based upon the attainment of a financial reporting measure and that was received by any current or former executive officer during the three-year period preceding the date that the restatement was required if such compensation would have exceeded the amount that the executive officer would have received based on the restated financial statements.
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Outstanding Equity Awards at 2025 Fiscal Year-End
The following table lists all outstanding equity awards held by Freenome’s NEOs as of December 31, 2025.
 
 
 
 
Option Awards(1)
Stock Awards(1)
Name
Grant
Date
Vesting
Commencement
Date
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
(#)
Unexercisable
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
Option
Expiration
Date
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number
of
Unearned
Shares or
Units of
Stock
(#)
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market
Value of
Unearned
Shares
or Units
of Stock
($)(2)
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D.
5/29/2025
4/1/2025
1,477,214(3)
3.96
5/28/2035
5/29/2025
4/1/2025
1,477,214(4)
4,368,122
Riley Ennis
​12/13/2019
1,091,451(5)
3,227,421
6/22/2020
5/23/2020
1,099,202
1.37
6/22/2030
2/5/2021
5/6/2021
1,657,150(6)
4,900,193
6/22/2022
6/22/2022
556,980(8)
1,646,990
6/22/2022
6/22/2022
849,562
145,048(7)
4.50
6/22/2032
2/18/2023
2/2/2023
132,819(6)
392,746
2/18/2023
2/2/2023
187,999
77,412(7)
3.36
2/18/2033
2/16/2024
2/16/2024
209,392(6)
619,172
2/16/2024
2/16/2024
244,290
174,494(9)
5.16
2/16/2034
3/11/2025
2/15/2025
391,414(6)
1,157,411
3/11/2025
2/15/2025
782,828(7)
3.96
3/11/2035
Cheng-Ho (Jimmy) Lin, M.D. Ph.D., MHS
7/31/2019
4/15/2019
38,351
1.37
4/15/2029
10/16/2019
4/15/2019
514,547
1.37
10/16/2029
2/5/2021
2/5/2021
150,000(5)
443,550
6/22/2022
6/22/2022
278,490(8)
823,495
6/22/2022
6/22/2022
424,785
72,525(7)
4.50
6/22/2032
2/18/2023
2/2/2023
87,832(6)
259,719
2/18/2023
2/2/2023
124,322
51,192(7)
3.36
2/18/2033
2/16/2024
2/16/2024
138,446(6)
409,385
2/16/2024
2/16/2024
161,520
115,372(9)
5.16
2/16/2034
3/11/2025
2/15/2025
265,152(6)
784,054
3/11/2025
2/15/2025
530,303(7)
3.96
3/11/2035
Linh H. Le
5/29/2025
5/19/2025
454,545(7)
3.96
5/29/2035
8/20/2025
8/15/2015
227,272(6)
672,043
(1)
All option and RSU awards were granted under the 2016 Plan.
(2)
As no public market existed for Freenome Common Shares as of December 31, 2025, there was no market value for these shares as of such date. The dollar amount included is based on $2.957 per Freenome Common Share, which equals the assumed per share price used in the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement of approximately $10 multiplied by an estimated Exchange Ratio of 0.29570.
(3)
This stock option has an early exercise feature such that the option is immediately exercisable. In the event of an early exercise, all are exercised that are still subject to vesting conditions are treated as restricted stock subject to repurchase until those vesting conditions are met. As of December 31, 2025, all shares underlying this stock option were unvested and the underlying shares vest over a four-year period as follows: 25% vest on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the remaining 75% vest in equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date.
(4)
The shares underlying this RSU award are subject to both a time-based vesting condition and a performance-based vesting condition, both of which must be satisfied before the shares will be deemed vested and may be settled. The time-based vesting condition will be satisfied over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares satisfying the time-based vesting condition on the first quarterly vesting date (with quarterly vesting dates occurring on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15) on or after the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, and an additional 6.25% satisfying the time-based vesting condition on each quarterly vesting date thereafter, subject to continuous service through each applicable vesting date. The performance-based vesting condition will be satisfied on the earlier of (1) the Closing and (2) a change in control of Freenome.
(5)
The shares underlying RSU award are subject to a performance-based vesting condition, which will be satisfied on the earliest of (1) six months after the Closing, (2) March 15 of the calendar year following the year in which the Closing occurs and (3) a change in control of Freenome.
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(6)
The shares underlying this RSU award are subject to both a time-based vesting condition and a performance-based vesting condition, both of which must be satisfied before the shares will be deemed vested and may be settled. The time-based vesting condition will be satisfied over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares satisfying the time-based vesting condition on the first quarterly vesting date (with quarterly vesting dates occurring on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15) on or after the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, and an additional 6.25% satisfying the time-based vesting condition on each quarterly vesting date thereafter, subject to continuous service through each applicable vesting date. The performance-based vesting condition will be satisfied on the earliest of (1) six months after the Closing, (2) March 15 of the calendar year following the year in which the Closing occurs and (3) a change in control of Freenome.
(7)
The shares underlying this stock option vest over a four-year period as follows: 25% vest on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the remaining 75% vest in equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date.
(8)
The shares underlying this RSU award are subject to both a time-based vesting condition and a performance-based vesting condition, both of which must be satisfied before the shares will be deemed vested and may be settled. The time-based vesting condition will be satisfied over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares satisfying the time-based vesting condition on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the remaining 75% satisfying the time-based vesting condition on each monthly anniversary of the vesting commencement date thereafter, subject to continuous service through each applicable vesting date. The performance-based vesting condition will be satisfied on the earliest of (1) six months after the Closing, (2) March 15 of the calendar year following the year in which the Closing occurs and (3) a change in control of Freenome.
(9)
The shares underlying this stock option vest in 36 equal monthly installments following the vesting commencement date, subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date.
Additional Narrative Disclosure
Employee Benefit and Equity Compensation Plans
Freenome Holdings, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan
Freenome’s 2016 Plan was initially adopted by the Freenome Board on May 20, 2016, was approved by Freenome’s stockholders on May 23, 2016 and was most recently amended on January 26, 2024. The 2016 Plan allows for the grant of incentive stock options to Freenome’s employees and employees of a “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” thereof (as such terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and 424(f) of the Code) and for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock unit awards and other stock-based awards to employees, directors and consultants of Freenome and its affiliates. Following the Closing, Freenome will not grant any further awards under the 2016 Plan, and all outstanding awards under the 2016 Plan will be cancelled and converted into awards under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan.
Under the 2016 Plan, Freenome reserved for issuance an aggregate of 75,297,697 Freenome Common Shares. Any stock award or any portion thereof that expires or otherwise terminates without all of the shares covered by such stock award having been issued or is settled in cash will not reduce (or otherwise offset) the number of Freenome Common Shares that may be available for issuance under the 2016 Plan. In addition, if any Freenome Common Shares issued pursuant to a stock award are forfeited back to or repurchased by Freenome because of the failure to meet a contingency or condition required to vest such shares in the participant, then the shares that are forfeited or repurchased will revert to and again become available for issuance under the 2016 Plan and any shares reacquired by Freenome in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations on a stock award or as consideration for the exercise or purchase price of a stock award will again become available for issuance under the 2016 Plan. The number of Freenome Common Shares reserved for issuance is subject to adjustment in the event of a “capitalization adjustment” (as defined in the 2016 Plan), and no more than 225,893,091 shares may be issued under the 2016 Plan pursuant to incentive stock options.
The 2016 Plan is administered by the Freenome Board or a committee appointed by it. The administrator of the 2016 Plan has full power to, among other things, select, from among the individuals eligible for awards, the individuals to whom awards will be granted, to accelerate the time at which a stock award may be exercised or vest, to amend the 2016 Plan and to determine the specific terms and conditions of each award, subject to the provisions of the 2016 Plan. Subject to applicable law, the Freenome Board may delegate to one or more officers the authority to grant stock awards under the 2016 Plan, subject to certain limitations and guidelines.
Stock options may be granted under the 2016 Plan. Except in the case of assumed or substituted awards, the exercise price per share of all options must equal at least 100% of the fair market value per share of Freenome’s common stock Freenome Common Share on the date of grant. The term of a stock option may not exceed ten years. An incentive stock option granted to a participant who owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Freenome’s stock on the date of grant, or any subsidiary corporation, may not have a term in excess of five years and must have an exercise price of at least 110% of the fair market value per share of Freenome’s common stock on the date of grant. The administrator of the 2016 Plan will determine the methods of payment of the exercise price of an option, which may include cash, shares or certain other property or other consideration acceptable to the plan administrator.
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Restricted stock may be granted under the 2016 Plan. Restricted stock awards are grants of Freenome Common Shares that are subject to various restrictions, including restrictions on transferability and forfeitures provisions. Shares of restricted stock will vest, and the restrictions on such shares will lapse, in accordance with terms and conditions established by the administrator of the 2016 Plan.
Restricted stock units may be granted under the 2016 Plan. A restricted stock unit is an award that covers a number of Freenome Common Shares that may be settled upon vesting in cash, by the issuance of the underlying shares or a combination of both. The administrator of the 2016 Plan determines the terms and conditions of restricted stock units, including the number of units granted, the vesting criteria (which may include accomplishing specified performance criteria or continued service to Freenome) and the form and timing of payment, if any.
The 2016 Plan generally does not allow for the transfer or assignment of awards, other than, at the discretion of the administrator of the 2016 Plan, by the laws of descent and distribution and domestic relations orders, and only the recipient of an award may exercise such an award during his or her lifetime.
In the event of certain changes in our capitalization, the exercise prices of and the number of shares subject to outstanding options and the purchase price of and the numbers of shares subject to outstanding awards will be proportionately adjusted, subject to any required action by the Freenome Board or Freenome’s stockholders.
In the event of a “transaction” (as defined in the 2026 Plan and including a corporate transaction or a “change in control”), the administrator of the 2016 Plan may take one or more the following actions with respect to stock awards, contingent upon the closing or completion of the transaction: (i) arrange for surviving corporation or acquiring corporation to assume or continue outstanding stock awards or substitute a similar stock award for the stock award; (ii) arrange for the assignment of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by Freenome in respect of Freenome Common Shares issued pursuant to a stock award to the surviving corporation or acquiring corporation; (iii) accelerate vesting, in whole or part, of a stock award to a date prior to the effective time of a transaction, with such stock award terminating if not exercised at or prior to the effective time of the transaction; (iv) arrange for the lapse, in whole or in part, of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by Freenome with respect to a stock award; (v) cancel or arrange for the cancellation of a stock award to the extent not vested or exercised prior to the effective time of the transaction, without the payment of consideration; and (vi) make payment in such form as may be determined by the administrator of the 2016 Plan equal to the excess, if any, of (A) the value of the property the participant would have received upon the exercise of the stock award immediately prior to the effective time of the transaction over (B) any exercise price payable by such holder in connection with such exercise.
The Freenome Board may amend the 2016 Plan in any respect the Freenome Board deems necessary or advisable. Except as otherwise provided in the 2016 Plan or a stock award agreement, no amendment of the 2016 Plan will materially impair a participant’s rights under an outstanding stock award without the participant’s written consent. If required by applicable law and except as provided in the 2016 Plan in the case of capitalization adjustments, the administrator of the 2016 Plan will seek stockholder approval of any amendment of the 2016 Plan that (i) materially increases the number of Freenome Common Shares available for issuance under the 2016 Plan; (ii) materially expands the class of individuals eligible to receive stock awards under the 2016 Plan; (iii) materially increases the benefits accruing to participants under the 2016 Plan; (iv) materially reduces the price at which shares of common stock may be issued or purchased under the 2016 Plan; (v) materially extends the term of the 2016 Plan; or (vi) materially expands the types of stock awards available for issuance under the 2016 Plan. The administrator of the 2016 Plan is specifically permitted effect (A) the reduction of the exercise, purchase or strike price of any outstanding stock award; (B) the cancellation of any outstanding stock award and the grant in substitution therefor of a new stock award, cash and/or other valuable consideration; or (C) any other action that is treated as a repricing under GAAP.
As of December 31, 2025, options to purchase up to 29.5 million Freenome Common Shares at a weighted average exercise price of $3.19 per share and 14.5 million RSUs were outstanding under the 2016 Plan.
Freenome, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan
In connection with the Business Combination, PCSC shareholders are being asked to approve the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan. See “Proposal No. 6—The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal” for a description of the material terms of the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan.
Freenome, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In connection with the Business Combination, PCSC shareholders are being asked to approve the ESPP. See “Proposal No. 7—Employee Stock Purchase Proposal” for a description of the material terms of the ESPP.
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Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan
In connection with the Business Combination, the New Freenome Board intends to adopt the Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan (the “Bonus Plan”), subject to the effectiveness of the Closing. The Bonus Plan provides for cash bonus payments based upon company and individual performance targets established by our compensation committee. The payment targets will be related to financial and operational measures or objectives with respect to New Freenome (the “Corporate Performance Goals”), as well as individual performance objectives.
The compensation committee of the New Freenome Board may select Corporate Performance Goals from among the following: cash flow (including, but not limited to, operating cash flow and free cash flow); research and development, publication, clinical and/or regulatory milestones; revenue; corporate revenue; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; net income (loss) (either before or after interest, taxes, depreciation and/or amortization); changes in the market price of the New Freenome Common Stock; economic value-added; acquisitions or strategic transactions, including licenses, collaborations, joint ventures or promotion arrangements; operating income (loss); return on capital assets, equity or investment; stockholder returns; return on sales; gross or net profit levels; productivity; expense efficiency; margins; operating efficiency; customer satisfaction; working capital; earnings (loss) per share of New Freenome Common Stock; sales or market shares; operating income; net annual recurring revenue; or any other performance goal selected by the compensation committee of the New Freenome Board, any of which may be measured in absolute terms, as compared to any incremental increase, in terms of growth, as compared to results of a peer group, against the market as a whole, compared to applicable market indices and/or measured on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Each executive officer who is selected to participate in the Bonus Plan will have a target bonus opportunity set for each performance period. The bonus formulas will be adopted in each performance period by the compensation committee of the Freenome Board and communicated to each executive. The Corporate Performance Goals will be measured at the end of each performance period after our financial reports have been published or such other appropriate time as the compensation committee determines. If the Corporate Performance Goals and individual performance objectives are met, payments will be made as soon as practicable following the end of each performance period, but not later than 74 days after the end of the fiscal year in which such performance period ends. Subject to any rights contained in any agreement between the executive officer and New Freenome, an executive officer shall be required to be employed by us on the bonus payment date to be eligible to receive a bonus payment under the Bonus Plan. The Bonus Plan also permits the compensation committee of the New Freenome Board to approve additional bonuses to executive officers in its sole discretion.
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
2025 Director Compensation Table
The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation of Freenome’s non-employee directors for services rendered to Freenome during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Directors who are employees of Freenome do not receive additional compensation for serving as directors. We reimburse non-employee directors for reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Freenome Board and the committees thereof.
Name
Fees Earned
or Paid in
Cash ($)(1)
Option
Awards
($)(2)
Stock
Awards
($)(3)
Total
($)
Moritz Hartmann(4)
Ellen Hukkelhoven, Ph.D.(4)
Peter Kolchinsky, Ph.D.(4)
Josh Lauer(4)
Deepika Pakianathan, Ph.D.(5)
61,875
102,513
67,114
231,502
Vijay Pande(4)
Randal Scott, Ph.D.(6)
51,667
102,513
67,114
221,294
Douglas VanOort(7)
85,159
385,567
292,113
762,840
(1)
The amounts reported represents the fees each director received for their services to the Freenome Board during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
(2)
The amounts reported represent the aggregate grant date fair value of stock options awarded to Freenome’s non-employee directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, disregarding estimated forfeitures related to service-based vesting. For a description of the assumptions used in determining these values, see Note 2 of Freenome’s financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The amounts reported in this column reflect the accounting cost for the stock options and do not correspond to the actual economic value that may be received by the applicable non-employee director upon the exercise of the stock options or any sale of the underlying shares.
(3)
The amounts reported represent the aggregate grant date fair value of RSUs granted to Freenome’s non-employee directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, disregarding estimated forfeitures related to time-based vesting conditions. For a description of the assumptions used in determining these values, see Note 2 of Freenome’s financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The amounts reported in this column reflect the accounting cost for the RSUs and do not correspond to the actual economic value that may be received by Freenome’s non-employee directors upon the vesting of the RSUs or any sale of the underlying shares. The RSUs are subject to both a time-based vesting condition and performance-based vesting condition. The grant date fair value has been calculated based on the probable outcome of the performance-based vesting condition as of the grant date, which equates to the maximum value of the RSUs as of the grant date.
(4)
As of December 31, 2025, Messrs. Hartmann, Lauer, Kolchinsky and Pande and Dr. Hukkelhoven did not hold any outstanding equity awards.
(5)
As of December 31, 2025, Dr. Pakianathan held outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 167,207 Freenome Common Shares and 49,205 RSUs.
(6)
As of December 31, 2025, Dr. Scott held outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 380,671 Freenome Common Shares and 43,255 RSUs.
(7)
As of December 31, 2025, Mr. VanOort held outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 170,454 Freenome Common Shares and 73,766 RSUs.
Director Offer Letters
Douglas VanOort
On June 5, 2024, Freenome entered into an offer letter with Douglas VanOort (the “VanOort Offer Letter”) pursuant to which Mr. VanOort serves as a member of our board of directors. The VanOort Offer Letter provides that Mr. VanOort will be paid annual cash compensation of $40,000 and he was granted an initial stock option and initial RSU award with an aggregate value of $450,000. Upon a change in control of Freenome, subject to Mr. VanOort’s continued service as a non-employee director through such date, the initial stock option granted to Mr. VanOort will accelerate and become fully vested as of immediately prior to the change in control.
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Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy
In connection with the Business Combination, the New Freenome Board intends to adopt a non-employee director compensation policy that will become effective upon the Closing. The policy will be designed to enable us to attract and retain, on a long-term basis, highly qualified non-employee directors. Under the policy, the New Freenome non-employee directors will be eligible to receive cash retainers (which will be payable quarterly in arrears and prorated for partial years of service) and equity awards as set forth below:
 
Annual
Retainer
Board of Directors:
 
Members
$   
Additional retainer for non-executive chair
$
Audit Committee:
 
Members (other than chair)
$
Retainer for chair
$
Compensation Committee:
 
Members (other than chair)
$
Retainer for chair
$
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee:
 
Members (other than chair)
$
Retainer for chair
$
In addition, the non-employee director compensation policy will provide that, upon initial election to the New Freenome Board, each non-employee director will be granted an initial      award (the “Initial Grant”). The Initial Grant will vest      , subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date. Furthermore, on the date of each annual meeting of stockholders following the completion of the Business Combination, each non-employee director who continues as a non-employee director following such meeting will be granted an annual award (the “Annual Grant”). The Annual Grant will vest     .
The aggregate amount of compensation, including both equity compensation and cash compensation, paid to any non-employee director for service as a New Freenome non-employee director in a calendar year period will not exceed $1,000,000 in the first calendar year such individual becomes a non-employee director and $600,000 in any other calendar year.
We will reimburse all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by non-employee directors in attending meetings of the New Freenome Board and committees thereof.
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MANAGEMENT OF NEW FREENOME FOLLOWING THE BUSINESS COMBINATION
The following sets forth certain information, as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, concerning the persons who are expected to serve as directors and executive officers of New Freenome following the consummation of the Business Combination.
Name
Age
Position(s)
Executive Officers
 
 
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D.
46
Chief Executive Officer, Director
Riley Ennis
32
Chief Product Officer
Linh H. Le
58
Chief Financial Officer
Cheng-Ho Jimmy Lin, M.D., Ph.D
47
Chief Scientific Officer
Non-Employee Directors
 
 
Carole Nuechterlein.
65
Director
Peter Kolchinsky, Ph.D.
49
Director
Ann Costello
65
Director
Deepika Pakianathan, Ph.D.
61
Director
Randal Scott, Ph.D.
68
Director
Douglas M. VanOort
70
Director
Executive Officers
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D. has served as Freenome’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Freenome board of directors since April 2025. Previously, Dr. Elliott served as Chief Executive Officer and President of REALM IDx, Inc. from May 2021 until February 2025. Prior to that, Dr. Elliott served in several leadership roles at Ambry Genetics Corporation, including Chief Executive Officer from March 2016 to May 2021 and Chief Scientific Officer from March 2012 to August 2016. Dr. Elliott holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University and a B.S. in Biology from Franklin & Marshall College. We believe that Dr. Elliott is qualified to serve on the New Freenome Board based on his executive leadership experience across diagnostics and life sciences companies.
Riley Ennis co-founded Freenome and has served as Freenome’s Chief Operating Officer from January 2014 to September 2021 and Chief Product Officer since September 2021. Mr. Ennis was a Thiel Fellow from 2013 to 2015, during which he pursued scientific research related to the development of early detection technologies and early intervention immunotherapies. Mr. Ennis has also held positions at Foundation Medicine, Inc. in 2015, Novartis AG as a Visiting Scientist in 2014, and Bridgewater Associates, LP in 2014. Mr. Ennis holds a B.A. in Molecular Biology from Dartmouth College.
Linh H. Le has served as Freenome’s Chief Financial Officer since May 2025. Previously, Mr. Le was the Founder of BCVhealthcare from March 2023 to May 2025. Mr. Le also served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Mindera Health, Inc. from March 2023 to June 2023, Chief Financial Officer of Predicine Corporation from November 2021 to March 2023, and as Chief Operating Officer of Ambry Genetics Corporation from December 2017 to October 2021. Mr. Le is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from California State University, Northridge, and has completed executive coursework from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Cheng-Ho Jimmy Lin, M.D., Ph.D., has served as Freenome’s Chief Scientific Officer since April 2019. Dr. Lin has served as a Venture Partner at SparkLabs Global Ventures Management, LLC since April 2025, and as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rare Genomics Institute Inc. since May 2011, and previously served as Chief Scientific Officer of Natera, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTRA) from November 2015 to April 2019. Dr. Lin holds an M.D. and Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, an M.H.S. from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in Bioinformatics, and a B.A. in Cognitive Science and a B.S. in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics from Yale University.
Non-Employee Directors
Carole Nuechterlein, J.D., has served as a member of the Freenome board of directors since April 2026. Ms. Nuechterlein previously served as Head of the Roche Venture Fund, the corporate venture arm of Roche Holding Ltd, from October 2001 until her retirement in April 2026. Ms. Nuechterlein currently serves as the lead independent
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director of the board of directors of Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGS) where she has been on the board since August 2018. Previously she served on a number of private companies, including Enthera S.r.L. from April 2020 until March 2026, Vivet Therapeutics from January 2024 until March 2026, SpliceBio, S.L. from January 2024 until March 2026, and Mission Therapeutics Ltd. from January 2024 until March 2026. Ms. Nuechterlein previously served as a member of the board of directors of Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRDA), a biopharmaceutical company from April 2020 to June 2023, BCTG Acquisition Corp. (formerly Nasdaq: BCTG), a special purpose acquisition company from September 2020 to August 2021, and Millendo Therapeutics, Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: MLND), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company from March 2017 to June 2021, and AveXis, Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: AVXS), a gene therapy company from October 2014 to May 2017. Ms. Nuechterlein holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan, and a B.A. in English and Humanities from Valparaiso University. We believe that Ms. Nuechterlein is qualified to serve on the New Freenome Board based on her extensive experience as a venture capital investor in, and director of, several biotechnology companies.
Peter Kolchinsky, Ph.D., has served as a member of the Freenome board of directors since December 2020. Dr. Kolchinsky is a Founder and a Managing Partner at RA Capital Management, L.P., where he has worked since 2001. Dr. Kolchinsky has also served on the boards of directors of ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRY) since August 2021, Icosavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICVX) since March 2021, and Wave Life Sciences, Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), since February 2015, in addition to serving on the boards of several private companies. Dr. Kolchinsky previously served as a member of the board of directors of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRNA) from July 2013 to December 2019, Forma Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: FMTX) from December 2019 to October 2022, and Synthorx, Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: THOR) from May 2018 to January 2020. Dr. Kolchinsky holds a Ph.D. in Virology from Harvard University and a B.A. in Biology from Cornell University. We believe that Dr. Kolchinsky is qualified to serve on the New Freenome Board based on his extensive experience as a life sciences investor and his service on the boards of directors of multiple publicly traded and privately held healthcare and life sciences companies.
Ann Costello has served as a member of the Freenome board of directors since April 2026. Ms. Costello has served as Head of the Diagnostics Solutions Business Unit at Roche Diagnostics, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG from January 2020 to October 2023. Prior to that, she served in a number of roles within Roche, including Head of the Centralized Diagnostics and Point of Care Business Area from October 2018 to December 2019. Earlier in her career, from January 2016 to September 2018, Ms. Costello served as President of Roche Diagnostics Tissue Diagnostics division, and from 1988 until 2016, she held a range of strategic and operational roles across Roche Diagnostics. Ms. Costello has also served on the boards of directors of Senzime AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: SNZZF) since May 2025, Elekta AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: EKTA B) since September 2024, and Ibex Medical Analytics Ltd. since April 2024. Ms. Costello holds a B.S. in Biomedical Science from the Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland. We believe that Ms. Costello is qualified to serve on the New Freenome Board based on her extensive experience in the diagnostics industry, including her numerous executive leadership roles.
Deepika Pakianathan, Ph.D., has served as a member of the Freenome board of directors since April 2019. Dr. Pakianathan has served as Chief Executive Officer of Codeable Therapeutics, a privately held start-up biotechnology company operating in stealth mode, since August 2023, and as a Managing Member at Delphi Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on biotechnology and medical device investments, since June 2001. Dr. Pakianathan has served on the board of directors of Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBPH) since July 2020, on the board of directors of Mereo BioPharma Group plc (Nasdaq: MREO) since February 2019, and on the board of directors of Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI) since May 2013. Previously, Dr. Pakianathan also served on the board of directors of Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: CALA) from July 2010 to December 2023. Dr. Pakianathan also served on the board of directors of Foresite Development Corp I, a public special purpose acquisition company (formerly Nasdaq: FSDC) from August 2020 to February 2021, and Foresite Development Corp II (formerly Nasdaq: FSII), a public special purpose acquisition company, from February 2021 to December 2021. In addition, Dr. Pakianathan also served on the board of directors of Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: ALDR) from 2007 until 2019. Previously, Dr. Pakianathan was a senior biotechnology banker at JPMorgan from 1998 to 2001; she was a research analyst covering biotechnology at Genesis Merchant Group Securities from 1997 to 1998, and from 1993 to 1997 she was a post-doctoral research scientist at Genentech. Dr. Pakianathan holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Wake Forest University, an M.S. from The Cancer Research Institute at the University of Bombay, India, and a B.S. from the University of Bombay, India. We believe that Dr. Pakianathan is qualified to serve on the New Freenome Board based on her experience as a Chief Executive Officer, a venture capital investor, and director of multiple biotechnology companies, as well as her experience as a biotechnology investment banker, research analyst, and research scientist.
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Randal Scott, Ph.D., has served as a member of the Freenome board of directors since February 2018. Dr. Scott has served as the Chairman of the board of directors of Genomic Life, Inc. since January 2021 and Chief Executive Officer since January 2024. Dr. Scott has also served as Manager of Thinking Bench Capital, LLC since November 2020 and has served on the board of directors of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) since June 2020. Dr. Scott served on the board of directors of Talis Biomedical Corporation, a molecular diagnostic company (Nasdaq: TLIS) from February 2016 to September 2025. Previously, Dr. Scott co-founded Invitae Corporation (formerly NYSE: NVTA), where he rejoined as Chairman of the board from July 2022 to August 2024 while he earlier served as Executive Chair from January 2017 to August 2019 and Chair of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer from August 2012 to January 2017. Invitae Corporation announced it commenced voluntary proceedings under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in February 2024 and it entered into a court-approved asset sale in May 2024. Dr. Scott holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas and a B.S. in Chemistry from Emporia State University. We believe that Dr. Scott is qualified to serve on the New Freenome Board based on his extensive experience, executive leadership, and service on the boards of life sciences companies.
Douglas M. VanOort has served as a member of the Freenome board of directors since July 2024. Mr. VanOort served as Executive Chair of the Board of NeoGenomics Inc. (Nasdaq: NEO) from April 2021 to October 2021, after which he continued to serve as a director until November 2021, and as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from March 2009 to April 2021. He served as Chair of the American Clinical Laboratory Association board of directors from April 2019 until March 2021. Previously, Mr. VanOort served in multiple leadership roles at Corning Inc. (NYSE: GLW) and its spin-off company Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (NYSE: DGX). Mr. VanOort is a co-founder and co-owner of Vision Ace Hardware since July 2000. Mr. VanOort holds a B.S. from Bentley University in Accounting. We believe that Mr. VanOort is qualified to serve on the New Freenome Board based on his extensive executive and operational leadership experience in the diagnostics and life sciences industry.
Board Composition
The New Freenome Board will manage the business and affairs of New Freenome, as provided by Delaware law, and will conduct its business through meetings of the board of directors and its standing committees. Assuming the election of the nominees set forth in “Director Election Proposal,” it is anticipated that, upon the consummation of the Business Combination, the New Freenome Board will consist of [•] members; provided, that at least a majority of the New Freenome Board will qualify as independent directors (as such term is defined under Nasdaq rules). The primary responsibilities of the New Freenome Board will be to provide risk oversight and strategic guidance to New Freenome and to counsel and direct New Freenome’s management. The New Freenome Board will meet on a regular basis and will convene additional meetings, as required.
Staggered Board
In accordance with the terms of the New Freenome Charter and New Freenome Bylaws that will each become effective prior to the completion of the Business Combination, the New Freenome Board will be divided into three staggered classes of directors and each director will be assigned to one of the three classes. At each regularly-scheduled annual meeting of the stockholders, one class of directors will be elected for a three-year term to succeed the directors of the same class whose terms are then expiring. The terms of the directors will expire upon the election and qualification of successor directors at the regularly-scheduled annual meeting of stockholders to be held during the years 2026 for Class I directors, 2027 for Class II directors and 2028 for Class III directors.
New Freenome’s Class I directors will be [•];
New Freenome’s Class II directors will be [•]; and
New Freenome’s Class III directors will be [•].
The New Freenome Charter and the New Freenome Bylaws that will each become effective upon the Domestication will provide that the number of directors that constitutes the New Freenome Board shall be fixed from time to time by a resolution of the New Freenome Board. If the number of directors is thereafter changed, any increase or decrease in directorships will be apportioned among the classes by the New Freenome Board so as to make all classes as nearly equal in number as is practicable, provided that no decrease in the number of directors constituting the New Freenome Board will shorten the term of any incumbent director.
The division of the New Freenome Board into three classes with staggered three-year terms may delay or prevent stockholder efforts to effect a change of New Freenome management or a change in control.
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Director Independence
New Freenome has applied for the listing of the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq in connection with the closing of the Business Combination. As a result, assuming that Nasdaq approves New Freenome’s initial listing application, New Freenome will adhere to the rules of Nasdaq in determining whether a director is independent. The Freenome Board has consulted, and the New Freenome Board will consult, with its counsel to ensure that the board of directors’ determinations are consistent with those rules and all relevant securities and other laws and regulations regarding the independence of directors. The Nasdaq listing standards generally define an “independent director” as a person who is not an executive officer or employee, or who does not have a relationship which, in the opinion of the company’s board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out his or her responsibilities as a director. The parties have determined that [•] will be considered independent directors of New Freenome. New Freenome’s independent directors will have regularly scheduled meetings at which only independent directors are present.
There are no family relationships among any of New Freenome’s executive officers and directors.
Board Committees
At the Effective Time, the New Freenome Board will have an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee, each of which will operate under a written charter to be effective following the Closing of the Business Combination, which satisfies the applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules. In addition, from time to time, special committees may be established under the direction of the New Freenome Board when necessary to address specific issues. Copies of each board committee’s charter will be posted on New Freenome’s website. New Freenome’s website and the information contained on, or that can be accessed through, such website are not deemed to be incorporated by reference in, and are not considered part of, this proxy statement/prospectus. The composition and responsibilities of each of the committees of the New Freenome Board are described below. Members serve on these committees until their resignation or until otherwise determined by the New Freenome Board.
Audit Committee
Following the Business Combination, the New Freenome audit committee will consist of [•] and will be chaired by [•]. The functions of the audit committee include:
appointing, approving the compensation of, and assessing the independence of New Freenome’s independent registered public accounting firm;
pre-approving auditing and permissible non-audit services, and the terms of such services, to be provided by New Freenome’s independent registered public accounting firm;
reviewing the overall audit plan with New Freenome’s independent registered public accounting firm and members of management responsible for preparing New Freenome’s financial statements;
reviewing and discussing with management and New Freenome’s independent registered public accounting firm New Freenome’s annual and quarterly financial statements and related disclosures as well as critical accounting policies and practices used by New Freenome;
coordinating the oversight and reviewing the adequacy of New Freenome’s internal control over financial reporting;
establishing policies and procedures for the receipt and retention of accounting-related complaints and concerns;
recommending based upon the audit committee’s review and discussions with management and New Freenome’s independent registered public accounting firm whether New Freenome’s audited financial statements shall be included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K;
monitoring the integrity of New Freenome’s financial statements and New Freenome’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as they relate to New Freenome’s financial statements and accounting matters;
preparing the audit committee report required by SEC rules to be included in New Freenome’s annual proxy statement;
reviewing all related persons transactions for potential conflict of interest situations and approving all such transactions; and
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reviewing quarterly earnings releases.
All members of the audit committee meet the requirements for financial literacy under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the Nasdaq listing rules. The New Freenome Board has determined that Jake Bauer qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of applicable SEC regulations. In making this determination, the New Freenome Board considered the nature and scope of experience that Jake Bauer has previously had. The New Freenome Board has determined that all of the directors that will become members of our audit committee following the Business Combination satisfy the relevant independence requirements for service on the audit committee set forth in the rules of the SEC and the Nasdaq listing rules. Both New Freenome’s independent registered public accounting firm and management will periodically meet privately with the audit committee.
Compensation Committee
Following the Business Combination, New Freenome compensation committee will consist of [•] and will be chaired by [•]. The functions of the compensation committee will include:
annually reviewing and recommending to the board of directors the corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of New Freenome’s Chief Executive Officer;
evaluating the performance of New Freenome’s Chief Executive Officer in light of such corporate goals and objectives and based on such evaluation (i) reviewing and determining the cash compensation of New Freenome’s Chief Executive Officer and (ii) reviewing and approving grants and awards to New Freenome’s Chief Executive Officer under equity-based plans;
reviewing and approving the compensation of New Freenome’s other executive officers;
reviewing and establishing New Freenome’s overall management compensation, philosophy and policy;
overseeing and administering New Freenome’s compensation and similar plans;
evaluating and assessing potential and current compensation advisors in accordance with the independence standards identified in the applicable Nasdaq listing rules;
reviewing and approving New Freenome’s policies and procedures for the grant of equity-based awards;
reviewing and recommending to the board of directors the compensation of New Freenome’s directors;
preparing New Freenome’s compensation committee report if and when required by SEC rules;
reviewing and discussing annually with management New Freenome’s “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” if and when required, to be included in New Freenome’s annual proxy statement; and
reviewing and approving the retention or termination of any consulting firm or outside advisor to assist in the evaluation of compensation matters.
Each member of New Freenome’s compensation committee is a non-employee director, as defined in Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act, and an outside director, as defined pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Code.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Following the Business Combination, New Freenome’s nominating and corporate governance committee will consist of [•] and will be chaired by [•]. The functions of the nominating and corporate governance committee will include:
developing and recommending to the New Freenome Board criteria for board and committee membership;
establishing procedures for identifying and evaluating board of director candidates, including nominees recommended by stockholders;
reviewing the composition of the board of directors to ensure that it is composed of members containing the appropriate skills and expertise to advise New Freenome;
identifying individuals qualified to become members of the board of directors;
recommending to the New Freenome Board the persons to be nominated for election as directors and to each of the board’s committees;
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developing and recommending to the board of directors a code of business conduct and ethics and a set of corporate governance guidelines; and
overseeing the evaluation of the New Freenome Board and management.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
None of the members of New Freenome’s compensation committee is, or has at any time during the prior three years been, one of Freenome’s officers or employees. None of Freenome’s executive officers currently serves, or has in the past fiscal year served, as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that has one or more of its executive officers serving as a member of the New Freenome Board or the New Freenome compensation committee.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
The New Freenome Board intends to adopt a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics in connection with the Business Combination. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics will apply to all of New Freenome’s employees, officers (including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions), agents and representatives, including directors and consultants, and will be available on New Freenome’s website at https://www.freenome.com. New Freenome intends to disclose future amendments to certain provisions of its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on its website. The inclusion of New Freenome’s website address in this proxy statement/prospectus does not include or incorporate by reference the information on New Freenome’s website into this proxy statement/prospectus, and you should not consider that information a part of this proxy statement/prospectus.
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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
The following table sets forth information known to PCSC regarding the beneficial ownership of PCSC Shares as of the record date (pre-Business Combination) and, immediately following consummation of the Business Combination (post-Business Combination), ownership of shares of New Freenome Common Stock by the persons set forth below, assuming (i) no Public Shares are redeemed and (ii) 100% of the Public Shares are redeemed, by:
each person known by PCSC to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of PCSC’s outstanding ordinary shares on the record date;
each person known by PCSC who may become beneficial owner of more than 5% of New Freenome’s outstanding Common Stock immediately following the Business Combination;
each of PCSC’s current officers and directors;
each person who will (or is expected to) become an executive officer or a director of New Freenome upon consummation of the Business Combination;
all of PCSC’s current officers and directors as a group prior to the consummation of the Business Combination; and
all of New Freenome’s executive officers and directors as a group after the consummation of the Business Combination.
The SEC has defined “beneficial ownership” of a security to mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of voting power and/or investment power over such security. A shareholder is also deemed to be, as of any date, the beneficial owner of all securities that such shareholder has the right to acquire within 60 days after that date through (a) the exercise of any option, warrant or right, (b) the conversion of a security, (c) the power to revoke a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement, or (d) the automatic termination of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, ordinary shares subject to options or other rights (as set forth above) held by that person that are currently exercisable, or will become exercisable within 60 days thereafter, are deemed outstanding, while such shares are not deemed outstanding for purposes of computing percentage ownership of any other person. Each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to all of the shares shown as beneficially owned by such person, except as otherwise indicated in the table or footnotes below. To our knowledge, no shares beneficially owned by any officer, director or director nominee have been pledged as security.
The expected beneficial ownership of shares of New Freenome Common Stock post-Business Combination is provided for illustrative purposes only, as actual outcomes may prove different from the assumptions made above. In particular, the actual number of Public Shareholders who will exercise their redemption rights is uncertain.
 
 
 
After Consummation
of the Business Combination
 
Prior to the Business
Combination(1)
Assuming No
Redemptions(2)
Aggregate Maximum
Redemption(3)
Name and Address of Beneficial Owners
Number of
Shares
%
Number of
Shares
%
Number of
Shares
%
Directors and Officers Prior to the Business Combination(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joseph Edelman(5)
11,111,587(11)
10.5
11,111,587(11)
11.2
Adam Stone(6)
2,352,500(7)
21.3
2,352,500(10)
2.2
2,352,500(10)
2.4
Michael Altman(6)
2,352,500(7)
21.3
2,352,500(10)
2.2
2,352,500(10)
2.4
Sam Cohn(5)
Mark C. McKenna(5)
30,000(8)
*
30,000
*
30,000
*
Kenneth Song(5)
30,000(8)
*
30,000
*
30,000
*
Harlan W. Waksal(5)
30,000(8)
*
30,000
*
30,000
*
All directors and officers as a group
(seven individuals)
2,442,500
22.1
15,906,587
15.0
15,906,587
16.0
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After Consummation
of the Business Combination
 
Prior to the Business
Combination(1)
Assuming No
Redemptions(2)
Aggregate Maximum
Redemption(3)
Name and Address of Beneficial Owners
Number of
Shares
%
Number of
Shares
%
Number of
Shares
%
Five Percent Holders of PCSC Prior to the Business Combination(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings(6)
2,352,500(7)
21.3
2,352,500(10)
2.1
2,352,500(10)
2.2
RA Capital Management, L.P.
750,000(9)
6.8
15,785,200(17)
14.0
15,785,200(17)
14.9
BIT Capital GmbH(12)
740,264
6.7
740,264
*
740,264
*
CRCM LLC(13)
716,645
6.5
716,645
*
716,645
*
683 Capital Partners, LP(14)
640,894
5.8
640,894
*
640,894
*
Holocene Advisors, LP(15)
625,173
5.6
625,173
*
625,173
*
One Fin Capital Management LP(16)
603,072
5.4
603,072
*
603,072
*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors and Executive Officers of New Freenome After Consummation of the Business Combination(20)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D.
101,138
*
101,138
*
Riley Ennis
3,929,489
3.5
3,929,489
3.7
Linh H. Le
Cheng-Ho Jimmy Lin, M.D., Ph.D
807,640
*
807,640
*
Carole Nuechterlein
Peter Kolchinsky, Ph.D.
Ann Costello
Deepika Pakianathan, Ph.D.
27,637
*
27,637
*
Randal Scott, Ph.D.
91,157
*
91,157
*
Douglas M. VanOort
All directors and executive officers as a group (10 individuals)
4,965,061
4.4
4,965,061
4.7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Five Percent Holders of New Freenome After Consummation of the Business Combination
 
 
 
 
 
 
Roche(5)
43,239,233
18.0
19,148,524
17.0
19,148,524
18.1
Andreessen Horowitz(6)
19,694,964
8.2
5,820,326
5.2
5,820,326
5.5
Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd.(7)
18,988,858
7.9
11,111,655
9.9
11,111,655
10.5
RA Capital Management, L.P.(8)
33,093,213
13.8
15,785,200
14.0
15,785,200
14.9
*
Less than one percent.
(1)
The pre-Business Combination percentage of beneficial ownership in the table below is calculated based on 11,067,500 PCSC Shares outstanding as of the date hereof, comprising of 8,911,250 PCSC Class A Shares and 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares.
(2)
The post-Business Combination percentage of beneficial ownership is calculated based on 112,464,296 shares of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding, comprising of (i) 11,067,500 shares with respect to and in exchange for PCSC Shares outstanding as of the date hereof (ii) 24,000,000 PIPE Shares (iii) 77,396,796 shares issuable with respect to and in exchange for 240,175,479 shares of Freenome shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026 and (iv) 6,420,139 shares issuable upon the conversion of the Roche Convertible Note. Such amount assumes that no public shareholders have redeemed their public shares.
(3)
The post-Business Combination percentage of beneficial ownership is calculated based on 112,464,296 shares of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding, comprising of (i) 11,067,500 shares with respect to and in exchange for PCSC Shares outstanding as of the date hereof (ii) 24,000,000 PIPE Shares (iii) 77,396,796 shares issuable with respect to and in exchange for 240,175,479 shares of Freenome shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026 and (iv) 6,420,139 shares issuable upon the conversion of the Roche Convertible Note. Such amount assumes that 6,568,122 public shares redeemed under the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
(4)
Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following individuals is 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10003.
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(5)
Does not include any shares indirectly owned by this individual as a result of his membership interest in our Sponsor. As of March 18, 2026, Mr. Edelman has an aggregate indirect ownership interest in the Sponsor of approximately 37%.
(6)
The Sponsor is governed by a board of directors consisting of two directors, Adam Stone and Michael Altman. As such, Messrs. Stone and Altman have voting and investment discretion with respect to the securities held of record by the Sponsor and may each be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership of all of the PCSC Shares held directly by the Sponsor. Additionally, as of March 18, 2026, Mr. Edelman has an aggregate indirect ownership interest in the Sponsor of approximately 37%.
(7)
Interests shown consist of 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares and 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares.
(8)
Interests shown consist of PCSC Class B Shares only.
(9)
Includes PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. (the “RA Capital Fund”), as reported on the Schedule 13G filed on June 24, 2024. RA Capital Healthcare Fund GP, LLC is the general partner of the Fund. The general partner of RA Capital is RA Capital Management GP, LLC, of which Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah are the controlling persons. RA Capital serves as investment adviser for the Fund and may be deemed a beneficial owner, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, of any securities of the Issuer held by the Fund. The Fund has delegated to RA Capital the sole power to vote and the sole power to dispose of all securities held in the Fund’s portfolio, including the Issuer’s PCSC Class A Shares reported herein. Because the Fund has divested voting and investment power over the reported securities it holds and may not revoke that delegation on less than 61 days’ notice, the Fund disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities it holds for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act. As managers of RA Capital, Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah may be deemed beneficial owners, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, of any securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by RA Capital. RA Capital, Dr. Kolchinsky, and Mr. Shah disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported in the Schedule 13G other than for the purpose of determining their obligations under Section 13(d) of the Act, and the filing of the Schedule 13G shall not be deemed an admission that either RA Capital, Dr. Kolchinsky, or Mr. Shah is the beneficial owner of such securities for any other purpose. Includes shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable to entities affiliated with RA Capital Management, L.P. (“RA Capital”) in connection with the PIPE Financing and the shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable to RA Capital in exchange for RA Capital’s pre-Business Combination shares of Freenome Common Stock. The business address of RA Capital is 200 Berkeley Street, 18th Floor, Boston, MA 02116.
(10)
Includes 286,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable with respect to and in exchange for the 286,250 private placement shares, which are PCSC Class A Shares, in connection with the Business Combination. Includes 2,066,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable to the Sponsor with respect to and in exchange for its pre-Business Combination ownership of 2,066,250 PCSC Class B Shares.
(11)
Includes shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable to the Perceptive PIPE Investor in connection with the PIPE Financing and shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will be issued to the Perceptive PIPE Investor with respect to and in exchange for its pre-Business Combination shares held in Freenome. For more information on securities issuable to the Perceptive PIPE Investor also see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business Combination and PCSC—The Public Shareholders will experience (i) immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of New Freenome Common Stock as consideration in the Business Combination and in the PIPE Financing and (ii) future dilution in connection with other sources of dilution, such as the Equity Incentive Plan and the New Freenome Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that PCSC shareholders have on the management of New Freenome”. The Perceptive PIPE Investor, Perceptive Advisors LLC and Joseph Edelman have shared voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor. Perceptive Advisors LLC serves as the investment advisor of the Perceptive PIPE Investor and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities directly held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor. Mr. Edelman is the controlling person of Perceptive Advisors LLC and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities directly held by the Perceptive PIPE Investor. Perceptive PIPE Investor, Perceptive Advisors LLC, and Mr. Edelman disclaim beneficial ownership of all such shares except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein. The principal address of Perceptive Advisors LLC is 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor New York, NY 10003.
(12)
Includes 740,264 PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by BIT Capital GmbH (“BIT Capital”), as reported on the Schedule 13G filed on February 14, 2026. Jan Beckers, as the managing director of BIT Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the 740,264 PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by BIT Capital. Each of BIT Capital and Mr. Beckers disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein. The business address for each of the reporting persons is Schiffbauerdamm 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
(13)
Includes 716,645 PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by CRCM LLC (“CRCM”), as reported on the Schedule 13G filed on February 14, 2026. CRCM has shared voting and shared dispositive power with respect to 716,645 PCSC Class A Shares. Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein. The business address for each of the reporting persons is 599 Lexington Avenue, 36th Floor, New York, New York 10022.
(14)
Includes 640,894 PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by 683 Capital Partners, LP (“683 Capital Partners”), as reported on the Schedule 13G filed on February 17, 2026. 683 Capital Management, LLC (“683 Capital Management”), as the investment manager of 683 Capital Partners, may be deemed to have beneficially owned the 640,894 PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by 683 Capital Partners. Ari Zweiman, as the Managing Member of 683 Capital Management, may be deemed to have beneficially owned the 640,894 PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by 683 Capital Management. Each of 683 Capital Management and Mr. Zweiman disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein. The business address for each of the reporting persons is 1700 Broadway, Suite 4200, New York, New York 10019.
(15)
Includes PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by Holocene Advisors, LP (“Holocene”), a Delaware limited partnership, as reported on the Schedule 13G filed on February 17, 2026. Holocene has shared voting and shared dispositive power with respect to 625,173 PCSC Class A Shares. J. Brandon Haley, as the control person of Holocene, may be deemed to beneficially own the 625,173 PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by Holocene. Each of Holocene and Mr. Haley disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein. The business address of each of the reporting persons is 15 East 26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010.
(16)
Includes 603,072 PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by One Fin Capital Management LP (“One Fin”), a Delaware limited partnership, as reported on the Schedule 13G filed on January 13, 2026. One Fin Capital Master Fund LP (the “Partnership”), a Cayman Islands limited partnership, directly holds 603,072 PCSC Class A Shares. One Fin, as the investment adviser of the Partnership, may be deemed to beneficially own the 603,072 PCSC Class A Shares held by the Partnership. One Fin Capital GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the general partner of the Partnership, may be deemed to beneficially own the 603,072 PCSC Class A Shares held by the Partnership. David MacKnight, as the control person of One Fin and One Fin Capital GP LLC, may be deemed to beneficially own the 603,072 PCSC Class A Shares held by the Partnership. Each of One Fin, One Fin Capital GP LLC and Mr. MacKnight disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein. The business address for each of the reporting persons is One Letterman Drive, Building C, Suite C3-400, San Francisco, CA 94129.
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(17)
Includes (i) 5,255,376 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable to RA Capital Fund in connection with the PIPE Financing (ii) 9,779,824 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will be issued to RA Capital Fund with respect to and in exchange for 33,093,213 shares of its pre-Business Combination shares held in Freenome and (iii) 750,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will be issued with respect to and in exchange for its PCSC Class A Shares beneficially owned by RA Capital Fund.
(18)
Includes (i) 12,778,211 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable with respect to and in exchange for 43,239,233 shares of pre-Business Combination shares held in Freenome by Roche and (ii) 6,370,313 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable to Roche upon the conversion of the Roche Convertible Note.
(19)
Includes 5,820,326 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable with respect to and in exchange for the 19,694,964 shares of pre - Business Combination shares held in Freenome by Andreessen Horowitz.
(20)
Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following individuals is Freenome Holdings, Inc., Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005.
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After Consummation
of the Business Combination
 
Prior to the
Business Combination(1)
Assuming No
Redemption(2)
Aggregate Maximum
Redemption(3)
Name and Address of Beneficial Owners
Number of
Shares
%
Number of
Shares
%
Number of
Shares
%
Five Percent Holders of Freenome Prior to the Business Combination(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Roche(5)
43,239,233
18.0
19,148,524
17.0
19,148,524
18.1
Andreessen Horowitz(6)
19,694,964
8.2
5,820,326
5.2
5,820,326
5.2
Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd.(7)
18,988,858
7.9
11,111,655
9.9
11,111,855
10.5
RA Capital Management, L.P.(8)
33,093,213
13.8
15,785,200
14.0
15,785,200
14.9
Riley Ennis(9)
13,296,865
5.5
3,929,489
3.5
3,929,489
3.7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors and Executive Officers of Freenome Before Consummation of the Business Combination(10)
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D.(11)(12)
369,309
*
101,138
*
101,138
*
Riley Ennis(9)
13,296,865
5.5
3,929,489
3.5
3,929,489
3.7
Linh H. Le
Cheng-Ho Jimmy Lin, M.D., Ph.D(13)
2,732,948
1.1
807,640
*
807,640
*
Carole Nuechterlein
Peter Kolchinsky, Ph.D.
Ann Costello
Deepika Pakianathan, Ph.D.(14)
93,521
*
27,637
*
27,637
*
Randal Scott, Ph.D.(15)
308,466
*
91,157
*
91,157
*
Douglas M. VanOort(16)
Ellen Hukkelhoven, Ph.D.
All directors and executive officers as a group (11 individuals)
16,801,109
7.0
4,965,061
4.4
4,965,061
4.7
(*)
Less than one percent.
(1)
The pre-Business Combination percentage of beneficial ownership in the table below is calculated based on 240,175,479 Freenome shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026 on an as converted to common shares basis.
(2)
The post-Business Combination percentage of beneficial ownership is calculated based on 112,464,296 shares of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding, comprising of (i) 11,067,500 shares with respect to and in exchange for PCSC Shares outstanding as of the date hereof (ii) 24,000,000 PIPE Shares (iii) 77,396,796 shares issuable with respect to and in exchange for 240,175,479 shares of Freenome shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026 and (iv) 6,420,139 shares issuable upon the conversion of the Roche Convertible Note. Such amount assumes that no public shareholders have redeemed their public shares.
(3)
The post-Business Combination percentage of beneficial ownership is calculated based on 112,464,296 shares of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding, comprising of (i) 11,067,500 shares with respect to and in exchange for PCSC Shares outstanding as of the date hereof (ii) 24,000,000 PIPE Shares (iii) 77,396,796 shares issuable with respect to and in exchange for 240,175,479 shares of Freenome shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026 and (iv) 6,420,139 shares issuable upon the conversion of the Roche Convertible Note. Such amount assumes that 6,568,122 public shares redeemed under the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario.
(4)
Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following individuals is Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005.
(5)
Prior to the Business Combination, consists of (i) 40,987,227 shares held by Roche Holdings, Inc. Roche Holdings, Inc. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Roche Holding Ltd, a Swiss publicly held corporation. The address of Roche Holdings, Inc. is 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080; and (ii) 2,252,006 shares held in Freenome by Roche Finance Ltd. Roche Finance Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Roche Holding Ltd, a Swiss publicly held corporation. The address of Roche Finance Ltd is Grenzacherstrasse 122, 4058 Basel, Switzerland. After the Business Combination, consists of (i) 12,119,923 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will be issued with respect to and in exchange for its pre-Business Combination shares held in Freenome by Roche Holdings, Inc. Roche Holdings, Inc. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Roche Holding Ltd, a Swiss publicly held corporation. The address of Roche Holdings, Inc. is 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080; and (ii) 665,198 shares of New Freenome Common Stock that will be issued with respect to and in exchange for its pre-Business Combination shares held in Freenome by Roche Finance Ltd. Roche Finance Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Roche Holding Ltd, a Swiss publicly held corporation. The address of Roche Finance Ltd is Grenzacherstrasse 122, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.
(6)
Consists of (i) 11,762,417 shares of Common Stock held by AH Bio Fund I, L.P. (“AH Bio Fund I”), for itself and as nominee for AH Bio Fund I-B, L.P.; (ii) 4,238,514 shares of Common Stock held by AH Parallel Fund IV, L.P. (“AH Parallel IV”), for itself and as nominee for AH Parallel Fund IV-A, L.P., AH Parallel Fund IV-B, L.P., and AH Parallel Fund IV-Q, L.P.; (iii) 3,672,090 shares of Common Stock held by Andreessen Horowitz LSV Fund II, L.P. (“AH LSV Fund II”) for itself and as nominee for Andreessen Horowitz LSV Fund II-B, L.P. and Andreessen Horowitz LSV Fund II-Q, L.P.; and (iv) 21,943 shares of Common Stock held by CLF Partners, LP (“CLF”). AH Equity Partners
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Bio I, L.L.C. (“AH EP Bio I”) is the general partner of AH Bio Fund I and may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by AH Bio Fund I for itself and as nominee. AH Equity Partners IV (Parallel), L.L.C. (“AH Equity Parallel IV”) is the general partner of AH Parallel IV and may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by AH Parallel IV for itself and as nominee. AH Equity Partners LSV II, L.L.C. (“AH EP LSV II”) is the general partner of AH LSV Fund II and may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by AH LSV Fund II for itself and as nominee. AH Equity Partners V, L.L.C. (“AH EP V”) is the general partner of CLF and may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by CLF. The managing members of AH EP Bio I, AH Equity Parallel IV, AH EP LSV II and AH EP V are Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, and each of them may be deemed to hold shared voting and dispositive power over the shares held by AH Bio Fund I for itself and as nominee, AH Parallel IV for itself and as nominee, AH LSV Fund II for itself and as nominee and CLF. The address for the persons and entities set forth herein is 2865 Sand Hill Road, Suite 101, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
(7)
Perceptive PIPE Investor, Perceptive Advisors LLC and Joseph Edelman have shared voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd. Perceptive Advisors LLC serves as the investment advisor of the Perceptive PIPE Investor and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities directly held by Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd. Mr. Edelman is the controlling person of Perceptive Advisors LLC and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities directly held by Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd., Perceptive Advisors LLC, and Mr. Edelman disclaim beneficial ownership of all such securities except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein. The principal address of Perceptive Advisors LLC is 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor New York, NY 10003.
(8)
Consists of (i) 23,194,886 shares held by RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. (“RACHF”), (ii) 3,432,197 shares held by RA Capital Nexus Fund, L.P. (“Nexus”), (iii) 1,957,278 shares held by RA Capital Nexus Fund II, L.P. (“Nexus II”), (iv) 3,210,040 shares held by RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P. (“Nexus III,” and together with RACHF, Nexus, and Nexus II, the “RA Funds”), and (v) 1,298,812 shares held by a separately managed account. RA Capital Management, L.P. is the investment manager for the RA Funds and the separately managed account. The general partner of RA Capital Management, L.P. is RA Capital Management GP, LLC, of which Peter Kolchinsky and Rajeev Shah are the managing members. Each of RA Capital Management, L.P., RA Capital Management GP, LLC, Mr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah may be deemed to have voting and investment power over the shares held by the RA Funds and the separately managed account. RA Capital Management, L.P., RA Capital Management GP, LLC, Mr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. The principal business address of the persons and entities listed above is 200 Berkeley Street, 18th Floor, Boston, MA 02116.
(9)
Prior to the Business Combination, reflects (i) 4,764,271 Freenome shares outstanding held by Mr. Ennis, (ii) 1,321,739 Freenome shares outstanding held by Riley Ennis Irrevocable Trust dated 1/14/21, (iii) 7,102,470 Freenome shares underlying vested Freenome options held by Mr. Ennis and (iv) 7,210,855 Freenome shares underlying Freenome options to be vested and exercisable within 60 days February 28, 2026 held by Mr. Ennis. After the Business Combination, New Freenome shares owned reflects [•] shares of New Freenome underlying vested New Freenome options.
(10)
Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following individuals is Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005.
(11)
Pursuant the Elliott Offer Letter, at the closing of the Business Combination, Dr. Elliott will receive additional equity awards to bring his aggregate option holdings to 0.5% and his aggregate restricted stock unit holdings to 0.5% of the Company's fully diluted capitalization as of closing.
(12)
Prior to the Business Combination, reflects (i) no Freenome shares underlying vested Freenome options and (ii) 369,309 Freenome shares underlying Freenome options to be vested and exercisable within 60 days February 28, 2026. After the Business Combination, New Freenome shares owned reflects [•] shares of New Freenome underlying vested New Freenome options.
(13)
Prior to the Business Combination, reflects (i) 679,932 Freenome shares outstanding, (ii) 1,987,503 Freenome shares underlying vested Freenome options and (iii) 2,053,016 Freenome shares underlying Freenome options to be vested and exercisable within 60 days February 28, 2026. After the Business Combination, New Freenome shares owned reflects [•] shares of New Freenome underlying vested New Freenome options.
(14)
Prior to the Business Combination, reflects (i) 91,006 Freenome shares underlying vested Freenome options and (ii) 93,521 Freenome shares underlying Freenome options to be vested and exercisable within 60 days February 28, 2026. After the Business Combination, New Freenome shares owned reflects [•] shares of New Freenome underlying vested New Freenome options.
(15)
Prior to the Business Combination, reflects (i) 305,995 Freenome shares underlying vested Freenome options and (ii) 308,466 Freenome shares underlying Freenome options to be vested and exercisable within 60 days February 28, 2026. After the Business Combination, New Freenome shares owned reflects [•] shares of New Freenome underlying vested New Freenome options.
(16)
Prior to the Business Combination, reflects (i) 47,349 Freenome shares underlying vested Freenome options and (ii) 52,084 Freenome shares underlying Freenome options to be vested and exercisable within 60 days February 28, 2026. After the Business Combination, New Freenome shares owned reflects [•] shares of New Freenome underlying vested New Freenome options.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS
Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—PCSC
Founder Shares
On March 27, 2024, the Sponsor paid $25,000 to cover certain of PCSC’s expenses in exchange for the issuance of the founder shares, being 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares. The Sponsor agreed to forfeit up to 281,250 founder shares to the extent that the over-allotment option is not exercised in full by the underwriter so that the founder shares would represent 20.0% of PCSC’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares (excluding the private placement shares) after PCSC’s initial public offering. On June 13, 2024, the underwriter exercised its over-allotment option in full as part of the closing of PCSC’s initial public offering. As such, 281,250 founder shares were no longer subject to forfeiture.
On April 22, 2024, the Sponsor assigned 30,000 founder shares to each of PCSC’s independent directors, Mark C. McKenna, Kenneth Song M.D., and Harlan W. Waksal M.D., at a price of $0.01 per share. Each director paid $300 or an aggregate purchase price of $900 in consideration of the assignment of founder shares.
The initial shareholders agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to transfer, assign or sell any of their founder shares until the earlier to occur of (A) one year after the completion of the initial business combination and (B) subsequent to the initial business combination, (x) if the closing price of PCSC Class A Shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the initial business combination, or (y) the date on which PCSC completes a liquidation, merger, share exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that results in all of the public shareholders having the right to exchange their ordinary shares for cash, securities or other property. Such transfer restrictions will be amended pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, which provides that, subject to customary exceptions set forth therein, the shares of New Freenome Common Stock beneficially owned or owned of record by the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, certain officers and directors of PCSC and New Freenome (including any PIPE Shares or shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement) will be subject to a 180-day lock-up period beginning on the Closing Date. For more information on the changes to the Letter Agreement, and the termination of the Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement in connection with the Business Combination, see “Business Combination Proposal—Certain Agreements Related to the Business Combination—Sponsor Letter Agreement” and “Business Combination Proposal—Certain Agreements Related to the Business Combination—Investor Rights Agreement.”
Private Placement Shares
Simultaneously with the closing of PCSC’s initial public offering, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 286,250 private placement shares at a price of $10.00 per private placement share, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,862,500. A portion of the proceeds from the private placement shares was added to the proceeds from PCSC’s initial public offering and held in the trust account. Such private placement shares are identical to the PCSC Class A Shares sold in PCSC’s initial public offering. If PCSC does not consummate an initial business combination within 24 months from the closing of PCSC’s initial public offering, any proceeds from the sale of the private placement shares held in the trust account will be used to fund the redemption of the public shares (subject to the requirements of applicable law). Holders of the private placement shares have entered into an agreement, pursuant to which they have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect to their founder shares, private placement shares and public shares in connection with (i) the completion of the initial business combination and (ii) the approval by the shareholders and implementation by the directors of an amendment to PCSC’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (A) that would modify the substance or timing of the obligation to provide holders of the public shares the right to have their shares redeemed or repurchased in connection with the initial business combination or to redeem 100% of the public shares if PCSC does not complete the initial business combination within 24 months from the closing of PCSC’s initial public offering or (B) with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of holders of the public shares. The private placement shares will not be transferable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the initial business combination. Upon the Closing of the Business Combination, such lock-up will be superseded and replaced by the post-Closing lock-up included in the Lock-Up Agreement. See “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Lock-Up Agreement.”
Related Party Loans
On March 27, 2024, the Sponsor agreed to loan PCSC an aggregate of up to $300,000 to cover expenses related to PCSC’s initial public offering pursuant to a promissory note. This loan is non-interest bearing and payable on the earlier
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of December 31, 2024 or the completion of PCSC’s initial public offering. As of December 31, 2025, PCSC had no borrowings under the promissory note. Upon the completion of PCSC’s initial public offering, on June 13, 2024, PCSC fully repaid this promissory note and it is no longer available.
In addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with a business combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor, or certain of PCSC’s officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan PCSC funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loans”). If PCSC completes a business combination, PCSC may repay the Working Capital Loans out of the proceeds of the trust account released to PCSC. Otherwise, the Working Capital Loans may be repaid only out of funds held outside the trust account. In the event that a business combination does not close, PCSC may use a portion of the proceeds held outside the trust account or funds from permitted withdrawals to repay the Working Capital Loans, but no proceeds held in the trust account would be used to repay the Working Capital Loans. Except for the foregoing, the terms of such Working Capital Loans, if any, have not been determined and no written agreements exist with respect to such loans. The Working Capital Loans would either be repaid upon consummation of a business combination, without interest, or, at the lender’s discretion, up to $3.0 million of such Working Capital Loans may be convertible into shares of the post-business combination entity at a price of $10.00 per share. To date, PCSC has no outstanding borrowings under the Working Capital Loans.
Administrative Services and Indemnification Agreement
PCSC entered into an agreement, commencing on June 11, 2024, through the earlier of PCSC’s consummation of a business combination and its liquidation, (i) to pay the Sponsor a total of $15,000 per month for office space, secretarial and administrative services and (ii) to indemnify the Sponsor and its affiliates, including Perceptive Advisors, LLC, from any liability arising with respect to their activities in connection with PCSC’s affairs. For the year ended December 31, 2025, PCSC incurred and paid $180,000 in fees for these services, respectively. For the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024 PCSC incurred and paid $99,500 in fees for these services, respectively, of which such amount is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed balance sheet.
PCSC Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement
The holders of PCSC Class B Shares and private placement shares, including private placement shares that may be issued upon conversion of working capital loans (if any), are entitled to registration rights pursuant to the Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement. The holders of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that PCSC registers such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to PCSC’s completion of its initial business combination. However, the Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement provides that PCSC will not permit any registration statement filed under the Securities Act to become effective until termination of the applicable lock-up period, which occurs (i) in the case of the PCSC Class B Shares, in accordance with the Letter Agreement and (ii) in the case of the private placement shares, 30 days after the completion of PCSC’s initial business combination. PCSC will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements. As discussed under “Business Combination Proposal—Certain Agreements Related to the Business Combination,” (i) the Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement will be terminated and replaced by the Investor Rights Agreement; and (ii) the Perceptive Shareholders and certain Freenome stockholders will enter into lock-up agreements in connection with the Closing.
Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Freenome
Private Placement of Securities
Series F Preferred Stock Financing
In January 2024, in connection with the closing of our Series F preferred stock financing, we sold an aggregate of 35,677,074 shares of our Series F preferred stock at a purchase price of $7.39866 per share for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $263.9 million. The following table summarizes purchases of our Series F preferred stock by related persons:
Participant(1)
Shares
Total Purchase
Price
Roche Holdings, Inc.(2)
6,757,980
$49,999,996.31
Andreessen Horowitz LSV Fund II, L.P. as nominee(3)
1,013,697
$7,499,999.45
Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd.(4)
2,703,192
$19,999,998.53
Entities affiliated with RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.(5)
13,515,959
$99,999,985.22
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(1)
For additional details regarding these stockholders and their equity holdings, see “Beneficial Ownership of Securities.
(2)
Roche Holdings, Inc. together with Roche Finance LTD (collectively, “Roche”) hold five percent or more of our capital stock. Each of Moritz Hartmann and Josh Lauer were affiliated with Roche and a member of our board of directors at the time of this Series F preferred stock financing.
(3)
Andreessen Horowitz LSV Fund II, L.P. together with AH Bio Fund I, L.P., AH Parallel Fund IV, L.P. and CLF Partners, LP (collectively, “Andreessen Horowitz”) holds five percent or more of our capital stock. Vijay Pande is affiliated with AH Bio Fund I, L.P. and was a member of our board of directors at the time of the financing.
(4)
Such entity holds five percent or more of our capital stock. Dr. Hukkelhoven is affiliated with Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd. and a member of our board of directors.
(5)
Consists of (i) 10,103,180 shares of Series F preferred stock purchased by RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P., (ii) 202,739 shares of Series F preferred stock purchased by RA Capital Nexus Fund II, L.P. and (iii) 3,210,040 shares of Series F preferred stock purchased by RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P. RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. together with its affiliates including Blackwell Partners LLC - Series A (collectively, RA Capital”) holds five percent or more of our capital stock. Peter Kolchinsky is a managing partner at RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. and a member of our board of directors.
Agreements with Our Stockholders
In connection with the issuance of our Series F Preferred Stock, in January 2024, we entered into an amended and restated investors’ rights agreement (the “Investors Rights Agreement”), an amended and restated voting agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) and an amended and restated right of first refusal agreement (the “ROFR Agreement”), in each case, with the purchasers of our preferred stock and certain holders of our common stock, some of which are beneficial owners of more than 5% of Freenome’s capital stock or are entities with which certain of Freenome’s directors are affiliated.
The Investors Rights Agreement imposes certain affirmative obligations on Freenome and also grants certain rights to holders, including certain registration rights with respect to the securities held by them, certain information, and certain additional rights. The Investors Rights Agreement will terminate in connection with the Closing. See “Description of New Freenome Securities—Registration Rights.”
The Voting Agreement provides drag-along rights in respect of sales by certain holders of our capital stock. The Voting Agreement also contains provisions with respect to the elections of our board of directors and its composition. The Voting Agreement will terminate in connection with the Closing.
The ROFR Agreement provides for rights of first refusal and co-sale rights in respect of sales by certain holders of our capital stock. The ROFR Agreement will terminate in connection with the Closing.
Convertible Promissory Note with Roche
In November 2025, we issued and sold to Roche Holdings, Inc., a convertible promissory note (the “Roche Convertible Note”) with an aggregate principal amount of $75 million, at an interest rate of 5% per annum. The principal amount and all accrued interest under the Roche Convertible Note will automatically convert upon the earlier of (i) the closing of the issuance and sale of capital stock of Freenome in Freenome’s underwritten initial public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (ii) any other transaction (A) that is not a Corporate Transaction and (B) as a result of which a class of shares of the Company or any successor entity is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including a SPAC Transaction or (iii) the Next Equity Financing (as each term is defined in the Roche Convertible Note). In a conversion pursuant to a SPAC Transaction, such as the Business Combination, the conversion price of the Roche Convertible Notes is 1.2x the purchase price per share of the common stock sold in the PIPE Financing. Roche is a holder of more than 5% of our capital stock. Additionally, Moritz Hartmann and Josh Lauer are affiliated with Roche and were members of our board of directors at the time the Roche Convertible Note was issued.
License and Option Agreement with Roche
In November 2025, we entered into a License and Option Agreement (the Roche License Agreement) with Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc. (Roche Sequencing) pursuant to which we granted Roche Sequencing an exclusive option to obtain an exclusive, royalty bearing, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license to certain of our intellectual property rights to exploit kitted assays for cancer screening, outside the U.S. Under the Roche License Agreement we are entitled to receive certain milestone payments in the aggregate amount of $134,000,000. See Information about Freenome—Key Collaborations. Roche Sequencing is affiliated with Roche, a holder of more than 5% of our capital stock. Additionally, Moritz Hartmann and Josh Lauer are affiliated with Roche and were members of our board of directors at the time the Roche License Agreement was entered into.
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Indemnification Agreements and Insurance
In connection with the Closing, New Freenome intends to enter into an indemnification agreement with each of its directors and officers and New Freenome will purchase, prior to the Closing, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. The indemnification agreements require New Freenome to indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law.
Compensation Arrangements
Compensation arrangements for Freenome’s named executive officers and directors are described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. See “Information about Freenome—Executive Compensation” and “Information about Freenome—Director Compensation.”
Agreements Related to the Business Combination
Sponsor Letter Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the initial shareholders, PCSC and Freenome entered into the Sponsor Letter Agreement pursuant to which, among other things, (i) each initial shareholder agreed to vote in favor of each of the transaction proposals to be voted upon at the meeting of PCSC shareholders, including approval of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, (ii) each initial shareholder agreed to waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the governing documents of PCSC or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares (whether resulting from the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements, (iii) each of the initial shareholders and PCSC agreed to terminate the lock-up provisions contained in the Sponsor Letter Agreement and to replace such lock-up provisions with the transfer restrictions included in the Lock-up Agreement, and (iv) each initial shareholder agreed to be bound by certain transfer restrictions with respect to his, her or its shares in PCSC prior to the Closing. No consideration has been or will be paid to PCSC, Freenome, Sponsor or each of PCSC’s independent directors in connection with the entry into the Sponsor Letter Agreement.
Transaction Support Agreements
In connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the Freenome Supporting Shareholders, including RA Capital, Roche, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, Andreessen Horowitz and Riley Ennis, entered into Transaction Support Agreements with PCSC, pursuant to which the Freenome Supporting Shareholders have agreed to, among other things, (a) at any meeting of the shareholders of Freenome, however called, and in any action by written resolution of the shareholders of Freenome, to vote (or cause to be voted) (i) in favor of the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement and the Transactions, and (ii) against and withhold consent to any Company Acquisition Proposal or other matter, action or proposal intended or that would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any of Freenome’s covenants or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement, result in any breach to the Closing conditions thereunder or frustrate the purposes of and otherwise impede or prevent the consummation of the Mergers, or other Transactions, (b) shall not, and shall direct such Freenome Supporting Shareholders’ Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly, initiate, encourage or otherwise facilitate a Company Acquisition Proposal, (c) refrain from transferring any covered securities, (d) appoint PCSC or any individual designated by PCSC for purposes of complying with the obligations under the Transaction Support Agreements as such Freenome Supporting Shareholder’s agent, attorney-in-fact and proxy to attend on behalf of such Freenome Shareholder any meeting of the Freenome Supporting Shareholders with respect to the Business Combination. The obligations under the Transaction Support Agreement automatically terminate upon the earlier of (i) the Effective Time; and (ii) the termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms. See “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Written Consents and Transaction Support Agreements.”
Investor Rights Agreement
At the Closing, New Freenome intends to enter into the Investor Rights Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, the Perceptive PIPE Investor and certain Freenome stockholders will be granted certain registration rights with respect to their respective shares of New Freenome Common Stock. For additional information, see “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Investor Rights Agreement.”
Subscription Agreements
In connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, PCSC entered into Subscription Agreements with the PIPE Investors, including, among others, RA Capital and the Perceptive PIPE Investor. Pursuant
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to the Subscription Agreements, the PIPE Investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase, and PCSC agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors, on the Closing Date immediately following the Closing, an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock for a purchase price of $10.00 per share, and aggregate gross proceeds of $240.0 million. The obligations of each party to consummate the PIPE Financing are conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the New Freenome Common Stock (including the New Freenome Common Stock issuable to the PIPE Investors pursuant to the Subscription Agreements) having been approved for listing on Nasdaq; and (ii) satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the closing of the transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. The obligations of the PIPE Investors to consummate the PIPE Financing are further subject to additional conditions, including, among other things: (i) the Business Combination Agreement shall not have been amended, modified, or supplemented, and no condition waived thereunder, in a manner that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that a PIPE Investor would reasonably expect to receive under the Subscription Agreement; (ii) the material truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties of PCSC in the Subscription Agreement, subject to customary bringdown standards; (iii) no subscription agreement, or other agreements or understandings (including side letters) entered into in connection with the sale of New Freenome Common Stock under the Subscription Agreements, with any other PIPE Investors shall have been amended, modified, or waived in any manner that benefits such other PIPE Investor unless all PIPE Investors have been offered substantially the same benefits; and (iv) there has not occurred any material adverse effect or parent material adverse effect since the date of the Subscription Agreement that is continuing. See “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—PIPE Financing.
Lock-Up Agreements
In connection with the Closing, the Sponsor and certain former Freenome shareholders, including RA Capital, Roche, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, Andreessen Horowitz and Riley Ennis, will enter into Lock-Up Agreements with PCSC. Pursuant to the Lock-Up Agreement, the Sponsor and certain Freenome shareholders will agree not to transfer (except for certain permitted transfers) any shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by such holder after the Domestication until six (6) months after the Closing Date. See “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Lock-Up Agreements.
Policies and Procedures for Related Persons Transactions
Freenome does not have a formal policy regarding approval of transactions with related parties. To date, all disclosable transactions with related parties have been approved by the directors not interested in such transaction pursuant to Section 144(a)(1) of the DGCL.
The audit committee of PCSC’S board of directors adopted a charter, providing for the review, approval and/or ratification of “related party transactions,” which are those transactions required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K as promulgated by the SEC, by the PCSC audit committee. At its meetings, the PCSC audit committee shall be provided with the details of each new, existing, or proposed related party transaction, including the terms of the transaction, any contractual restrictions that PCSC has already committed to, the business purpose of the transaction, and the benefits of the transaction to PCSC and to the relevant related party. Any member of the PCSC audit committee who has an interest in the related party transaction under review by the PCSC audit committee shall abstain from voting on the approval of the related party transaction, but may, if so requested by the chairman of the PCSC audit committee, participate in some or all of the PCSC audit committee’s discussions of the related party transaction. Upon completion of its review of the related party transaction, the PCSC audit committee may determine to permit or to prohibit the related party transaction.
Following the completion of the Business Combination, New Freenome will adopt a related party transaction approval policy and New Freenome’s audit committee will be responsible for the review, consideration and approval or ratification of related party transactions. For purposes of New Freenome’s policy only, a “related person transaction” is a transaction, arrangement or relationship in which New Freenome or any of its subsidiaries was, is or will be a participant, the amount of which involved exceeds $120,000, and in which any Related Person had, has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. A “Related Person” means:
any person who is, or at any time during the applicable period was, one of New Freenome’s executive officers, a director nominee or a member of the New Freenome Board;
any person who is known by New Freenome to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of its voting stock; and
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any immediate family member of any of the foregoing persons, which means any child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law of a director, officer or a beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our voting stock, and any person sharing the household of such director, executive officer or beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of its voting stock.
It is also anticipated that New Freenome will have policies and procedures designed to minimize potential conflicts of interest arising from any dealings it may have with its affiliates and to provide appropriate procedures for the disclosure of any real or potential conflicts of interest that may exist from time to time.
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COMPARISON OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
PCSC is an exempted company incorporated under the Cayman Companies Act. The Cayman Companies Act, Cayman Islands law generally and the Existing Governing Documents govern the rights of its shareholders. The Cayman Companies Act and Cayman Islands law generally differs in some material respects from laws generally applicable to Delaware corporations and their stockholders. In addition, the Existing Governing Documents differ in certain material respects from the Proposed Governing Documents. As a result, when you become a stockholder of New Freenome, your rights will differ in some regards as compared to when you were a shareholder of PCSC.
Below is a summary chart outlining important similarities and differences in the corporate governance and stockholder/shareholder rights associated with each of PCSC and New Freenome according to applicable law and/or the governing documents of PCSC and New Freenome. You also should review the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and the Proposed Bylaws of New Freenome attached hereto as Annex H and Annex I to this proxy statement/prospectus, as well as the DGCL and corporate laws of the Cayman Islands, including the Cayman Companies Act, to understand how these laws apply to PCSC and New Freenome.
 
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Stockholder/Shareholder Approval of Business Combinations
Mergers require a special resolution, and any other authorization as may be specified in the relevant articles of association. Parties holding certain security interests in the constituent companies must also consent.

All mergers (other than parent/subsidiary mergers) require shareholder approval—there is no exception for smaller mergers.

Where a bidder has acquired 90% or more of the shares in a Cayman Islands company, it can compel the acquisition of the shares of the remaining shareholders and thereby become the sole shareholder.

A Cayman Islands company may also be acquired through a “scheme of arrangement” sanctioned by (i) in relation to a compromise or arrangement between a company and its creditors or any class of them, a majority in number of such creditors or class of creditors with whom the arrangement is to be made and who must in addition represent 75% in value of such creditors or class of creditors, as the case may be, that are present and voting either in person or by proxy at a meeting summoned for that purpose; and (ii) in relation to a compromise or arrangement between a company and its shareholders or any class of them, shareholders who represent 75% in value of the company’s shareholders or class of shareholders, as the case may be, that are present and voting either in person or by proxy at a meeting summoned for that purpose.
Mergers that require a vote of stockholders require approval by the holders of a majority in voting power of all outstanding shares entitled to vote on the matter. Mergers in which (1) the corporation’s certificate of incorporation is not amended, (2) each share of the corporation’s stock outstanding or held in treasury immediately before the effectiveness of the merger is to be an identical outstanding or treasury share of the surviving corporation, and (3) either no shares of common stock of the corporation and no shares, securities or obligations convertible into such stock are to be issued in the merger, or the authorized unissued shares or treasury shares of common stock of the corporation to be issued or delivered plus those initially issuable upon conversion of any other shares, securities or obligations to be issued or delivered under such plan do not exceed 20% of the shares of common stock of the corporation outstanding immediately before the merger. Mergers that contemplate a qualifying holding company reorganization do not require approval of stockholders of the corporation that is the parent prior to the merger. Mergers in which the target is widely traded, the acquirer consummates a qualifying tender offer, and a sufficient number of target stockholders tender do not require approval of target stockholders. Mergers in which a
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corporation or entity owns 90% or more of the outstanding shares of each class of stock of a corporation that would otherwise be entitled to vote on a merger may be completed without the approval of such corporation’s board of directors or any vote of its stockholders.
 
 
 
Stockholder/Shareholder Votes for Routine Matters
Under Cayman Islands law and the Existing Governing Documents, routine corporate matters may be approved by an ordinary resolution (being a resolution passed by a simple majority of the votes cast by or on behalf of the shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the applicable general meeting and entitled to vote on such matter).
Unless a different voting standard is set forth in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws, approval of routine corporate matters other than director elections that are put to a stockholder vote require the affirmative vote of the majority of shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter and director elections require a plurality vote of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.
 
 
 
Appraisal Rights and Dissenters’ Rights
Minority shareholders that dissent from a Cayman Islands statutory merger are entitled to be paid the fair market value of their shares, which if necessary may ultimately be determined by the court.
Appraisal rights permit a stockholder to receive cash generally equal to the fair value of the stockholder’s shares (as determined by agreement of the parties or by a court) in lieu of the consideration such stockholder would otherwise receive in the applicable transaction. Appraisal rights are generally available to the holders of shares of any class or series of stock of a Delaware corporation in a merger, consolidation, conversion or domestication, provided that no appraisal rights are available with respect to shares of any class or series of stock if, at the record date for the meeting held to approve such transaction, such shares of stock, or depositary receipts in respect thereof, are either (i) listed on a national securities exchange or (ii) held of record by more than 2,000 holders of record, unless the stockholders are required to receive anything other than shares of stock of the surviving or resulting corporation (or depositary receipts in respect
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thereof), or of any other corporation that is listed on a national securities exchange or held by more than 2,000 holders of record, cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional depositary receipts described above or any combination of the foregoing.
 
 
 
Inspection of Books and Records
Shareholders generally do not have any rights to inspect or obtain copies of the register of shareholders or other corporate records of a company.
Any stockholder, upon written demand stating the purpose thereof, has the right to inspect the corporation’s stock ledger and other books and records for a proper purpose during the usual hours for business, subject to additional terms, requirements and exceptions.
 
 
 
Stockholder/Shareholder Lawsuits
In the Cayman Islands, the decision to institute proceedings on behalf of a company is generally taken by the company’s board of directors. A shareholder may be entitled to bring a derivative action on behalf of the company, but only in certain limited circumstances.
The DGCL provides that a stockholder may bring a derivative suit by or in the right of the corporation provided that the complaint must aver that the plaintiff was a stockholder at the time of the challenged transaction or that their stock devolved upon them by operation of law. Additional pleading requirements apply under Delaware law.
 
 
 
Fiduciary Duties of Directors
A director owes fiduciary duties to a company, including to exercise loyalty, honesty and good faith to the company as a whole.

In addition to fiduciary duties, directors owe a duty of care, diligence and skill.

Such duties are owed to the company but may be owed directly to creditors or shareholders in certain limited circumstances.
Directors owe fiduciary duties of care and loyalty to the corporation and its stockholders.
 
 
 
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
A Cayman Islands company generally may indemnify its directors or officers except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against willful default, willful neglect, civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime.
In actions, suits or proceedings that are not brought by or in right of the corporation, the DGCL permits a corporation to indemnify current and former directors, officers, employees and agents for attorneys’ fees and other expenses, judgments and amounts paid in settlement that the person actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the action, suit or proceeding. The person seeking indemnity may
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recover under these statutory provisions as long as they acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed was in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and in the case of a criminal proceeding, that such person had no reasonable cause to believe their conduct was unlawful.

In actions, suits or proceedings that are brought by or in right of the corporation, the DGCL permits a corporation to indemnify its directors, officers, employees or agents for expenses that the person actually and reasonably incurred, except that the corporation may not indemnify the person for any claim, issue or matter as to which the person has been adjudged liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought determines that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses.

The DGCL requires a corporation to indemnify its directors and officers against the expenses they actually and reasonably incur in defending against any action, suit or proceeding for which they may be indemnified if they have been successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense.

In addition, the DGCL provides that expenses incurred by an officer, director, employee or agent of a corporation in defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding. In the case of a current director or officer, the advances may be made only upon the corporation’s receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer to
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repay the amount if it is ultimately determined that the director or officer is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation as authorized under the DGCL.

The provisions permitting a corporation to provide rights to indemnification or advancement of expenses may be made mandatory through the certificate of incorporation or bylaws or by agreement.
 
 
 
Limited Liability of Directors
Liability of directors may be limited, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide exculpation for willful default, willful neglect, civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime.
The DGCL permits the certificate of incorporation of the corporation to contain a provision limiting or eliminating the personal monetary liability of a director or officer to the corporation or its stockholders, except with regard to breaches of duty of loyalty, intentional misconduct, knowing violations of law, unlawful repurchases or dividends for directors, or improper personal benefit, and with respect to an officer in any action by or in the right of the corporation.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and Proposed Bylaws differ in certain material respects from the Existing Governing Documents. The following table sets forth a summary of the principal changes proposed to be made between the Existing Governing Documents and the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and Proposed Bylaws, as applicable, for New Freenome. This summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the Existing Governing Documents of PCSC, attached as exhibit 3.1 to this registration statement on Form S-4 and the complete text of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and Proposed Bylaws, the forms of which are attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex H and Annex I. All shareholders are encouraged to read the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation and Proposed Bylaws in their entirety for a more complete description of their terms.
 
Existing Governing Documents
Proposed Governing Documents
Authorized Shares
The share capital under the Existing Governing Documents is US$50,000 divided into 479,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of par value US$0.0001 per share, 20,000,000 PCSC Class B Shares of par value US$0.0001 per share and 1,000,000 preference shares of par value US$0.0001 per share.

See paragraph 8 of the current amended and restated memorandum of association.
The Proposed Governing Documents authorize 1,010,000,000 shares, consisting of 1,000,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, each par value $0.0001 per share.

See Article IV of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation.
 
 
 
Voting
The Existing Governing Documents provide that holders of PCSC Class A Shares and PCSC Class B Shares will vote together as a
The holders of New Freenome Common Stock will be entitled to cast one vote per share. Except as
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Existing Governing Documents
Proposed Governing Documents
 
single class on all matters submitted to the shareholders for their vote or approval, except as required by applicable law or provided by the Existing Governing Documents, and that shareholders are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to the shareholders for their vote or approval.

See Article 15.3 of the Existing Governing Documents.
otherwise required by law, the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation or the Proposed Bylaws, when quorum is present at any meeting of stockholders, any matter before the meeting shall be decided by majority of the votes properly cast for and against such matter and each election of directors shall be determined by a plurality of votes cast.

See Article I, Section 6 of the Proposed Bylaws.
 
 
 
Authorize the Company to Make Issuances of Preferred Stock Without Stockholder Consent
The Existing Governing Documents authorize the issuance of 1,000,000 preference shares with such designations, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our board of directors. Accordingly, the PCSC Board is empowered under the Existing Governing Documents, without shareholder approval, to issue preference shares with voting, preferences and other special rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of ordinary shares.

See 3.2 of the Existing Governing Documents.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the New Freenome Board to create and issue one or more series of preferred stock, with such rights, powers and preferences (and qualifications, limitations and restrictions) as may be determined by the New Freenome Board and as may be permitted by the DGCL.

See Article IV, Section B of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation.
 
 
 
Shareholder/Stockholder Written Consent in Lieu of a Meeting
The Existing Governing Documents provide that resolutions may be passed by a vote in person, by proxy at a general meeting, or by unanimous written resolution.

See Articles 14.19 and 14.20 of the Existing Governing Documents.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation allows stockholders to vote in person or by proxy at a meeting of stockholders but prohibits the ability of stockholders to act by consent in lieu of a meeting (subject to the rights of the holders of one or more outstanding series of preferred stock).

See Article V, Section 1 of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation.
 
 
 
Classified Board
The Existing Governing Documents provide that the PCSC Board will be divided into three classes with only one class of directors being elected in each year and each class serving for a three-year term.

See Article 17.4 of the Existing Governing Documents.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation provides that, other than any directors elected by a special vote of any series of preferred stock the New Freenome Board will be divided into three classes with only one class of directors being elected in each year and each class serving for a three-year term.

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Existing Governing Documents
Proposed Governing Documents
 
 
See Article VI, Section 2 of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation.
 
 
 
Corporate Name
The Existing Governing Documents provide the name of the company is “Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp”

See paragraph 1 of the Existing Governing Documents.
The Proposed Certificate of Incorporation will provide that the name of New Freenome will be “Freenome, Inc.”

See Article I of the Proposed Certificate of Incorporation.
 
 
 
Perpetual Existence
The Existing Governing Documents provide that if we do not consummate a business combination (as defined in the Existing Governing Documents) by June 13, 2026, PCSC shall cease all operations except for the purposes of winding up and shall redeem the shares issued in PCSC’s initial public offering and liquidate the trust account.

See Article 38.8 of the Existing Governing Documents.
New Freenome’s existence will be perpetual pursuant to the default rule under the DGCL.
 
 
 
Takeovers by Interested Stockholders
The Existing Governing Documents provide that if we do not consummate a business combination (as defined in the Existing Governing Documents) by June 13, 2026, PCSC shall cease all operations except for the purposes of winding up and shall redeem the shares issued in the IPO and liquidate the trust account.

See Article 38.8 of the Existing Governing Documents.
The DGCL provides for certain restrictions regarding “business combinations” with “interested stockholders” (as such terms are defined in Section 203 of the DGCL) and the Proposed Governing Documents do not opt out of such restrictions.


See the description of such restrictions in the subsection titled “— Anti-Takeover Provisions” in the section titled “Description of New Freenome Securities” below.
 
 
 
Provisions Related to Status as Blank Check Company
The Existing Governing Documents set forth various provisions related to our status as a blank check company prior to the consummation of a business combination.
See Article 38 of the Existing Governing Documents.
The Proposed Governing Documents do not include such provisions related to our status as a blank check company, which no longer will apply upon the Closing, as we will cease to be a blank check company at such time.
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DESCRIPTION OF NEW FREENOME SECURITIES
As a result of the Business Combination, PCSC shareholders who receive shares of New Freenome Common Stock in connection with the Business Combination will become stockholders of New Freenome. Your rights as New Freenome stockholders will be governed by Delaware law and the New Freenome Charter and the New Freenome Bylaws. The following summary of the material terms of our securities is not intended to be a complete summary of the rights and preferences of such securities. PCSC urges you to read the applicable provisions of Delaware law and the New Freenome Charter and the New Freenome Bylaws carefully and in their entirety because they describe your rights as a holder of shares of New Freenome Common Stock.
Authorized and Outstanding Stock
The New Freenome Charter authorizes the issuance of 1,010,000,000 shares of capital stock, consisting of (i) 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share and (ii) 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. The shares of New Freenome Common Stock issuable in connection with the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. As of the record date for the extraordinary general meeting, there were 8,911,250 PCSC Class A Shares held of record by two holders, 2,156,520 PCSC Class B Shares held of record by four holders, and no preference shares issued and outstanding. Such numbers do not include DTC participants or beneficial owners holding shares through nominee names.
Common Stock
The New Freenome Charter provides that the New Freenome Common Stock will have identical par value and participation rights to current PCSC Class A Shares and PCSC Class B Shares. Pursuant to the PCSC articles of association, the Business Combination Agreement and Sponsor Letter Agreement, the holders of PCSC Class B Shares agreed to elect to convert their PCSC Class B Shares into PCSC Class A Shares immediately prior to the Domestication and to waive their rights under PCSC’s articles of association to have their PCSC Class B Shares converted into PCSC Class A Shares at a ratio of greater than one-to-one. Further, pursuant to the PCSC Articles and the Business Combination Agreement, the PCSC Class A Shares (including the PCSC Class A Shares issued in connection with the Class B share conversion, but excluding public shares validly submitted for redemption and the forfeited founder shares) will convert on a one-to-one basis into New Freenome Common Stock, with identical par value and participation rights to current PCSC Class A Shares.
Preferred Stock
The New Freenome Charter provides that shares of preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. The board of directors of the post-combination company will be authorized to fix the voting rights, if any, designations, powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional, special and other rights, if any, and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, applicable to the shares of each series. The New Freenome Board is able, without stockholder approval, to issue preferred stock with voting and other rights that could adversely affect the voting power and other rights of the holders of the New Freenome Common Stock and could have anti-takeover effects. The ability of the New Freenome Board to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of us or the removal of existing management. New Freenome has no preferred stock outstanding at the date hereof. Although New Freenome does not currently intend to issue any shares of preferred stock, it cannot assure you that New Freenome will not do so in the future.
Dividends
Under the New Freenome Charter, holders of New Freenome Common Stock are entitled to receive ratable dividends, if any, as may be declared from time-to-time by our Board out of legally available assets or funds. There are no current plans to pay cash dividends on New Freenome Common Stock for the foreseeable future.
Voting Power
Except as otherwise required by law or as otherwise provided in any certificate of designation for any series of preferred stock, under the current certificate of incorporation and the New Freenome Charter, the holders of New Freenome Common Stock possess or will possess, as applicable, all voting power for the election of our directors and
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all other matters requiring stockholder action and are entitled or will be entitled, as applicable, to one vote per share on matters to be voted on by stockholders. Subject to certain limited exceptions, the holders of New Freenome Common Stock shall at all times vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of New Freenome Common Stock under the New Freenome Charter.
Preemptive or Other Rights
The New Freenome Charter does not provide for any preemptive or other similar rights.
Election of Directors
The PCSC Board currently consists of six directors.
Following the completion of the Business Combination, the size of the New Freenome Board will be increased to consist of nine directors, as discussed in greater detail in “Proposal No. 3—Governing Documents Proposal” and “Management of New Freenome following the Business Combination.” Under the terms of the New Freenome Charter, upon the effectiveness thereof, the Board will be divided into three classes designated as Class I, Class II and Class III. Class I directors will initially serve for a term expiring at the first annual meeting of stockholders following the Closing. Class II and Class III directors will initially serve for a term expiring at the second and third annual meeting of stockholders following the Closing, respectively. At each succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, directors will be elected for a full term of three years to succeed the directors of the class whose terms expire at such annual meeting of the stockholders. There will be no limit on the number of terms a director may serve on the New Freenome Board.
Under the New Freenome Charter, directors are elected by a plurality voting standard, whereby each of our stockholders may not give more than one vote per share towards any one director nominee. There are no cumulative voting rights.
Annual Stockholder Meetings
New Freenome will provide that annual stockholder meetings will be held at a date, time and place, if any, as exclusively selected by the New Freenome Board. To the extent permitted under applicable law, New Freenome may conduct meetings by means of remote communication.
Dissenters’ Rights of Appraisal and Payment
Under the DGCL, with certain exceptions, New Freenome’s stockholders have appraisal rights in connection with a merger or consolidation of New Freenome. Pursuant to the DGCL, stockholders who properly request and perfect appraisal rights in connection with such merger or consolidation will have the right to receive payment of the fair value of their shares as determined by the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Stockholders’ Derivative Actions
Under the DGCL, any of New Freenome’s stockholders may bring an action in New Freenome’s name to procure a judgment in New Freenome’s favor, also known as a derivative action, provided that the stockholder bringing the action is a holder of New Freenome’s shares at the time of the transaction to which the action relates or such stockholder’s stock thereafter devolved by operation of law.
Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
The PCSC Articles provide that our current and former officers and directors will be indemnified by us for any liability, action, proceeding, claim, demand, costs, damages or expenses, including legal expenses, whatsoever which they or any of them may incur as a result of any act or failure to act in carrying out their functions other than such liability (if any) that they may incur by reason of their own actual fraud, willful neglect or willful default. No such officer or director is or will be liable to PCSC for any loss or damage incurred by PCSC as a result (whether direct or indirect) of the carrying out of their functions unless that liability arises through the actual fraud, willful neglect or willful default of such officer or director. PCSC has further agreed to advance reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the defense of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation involving such officer or director for which indemnity will or could be sought. The New Freenome Charter and New Freenome Bylaws will provide for the indemnification of current and former officers and directors of New Freenome to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.
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New Freenome intends to enter into agreements with our officers and directors to provide contractual indemnification in addition to the indemnification provided for in our current certificate of incorporation. The PCSC Articles also permit us to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director or employee for any liability arising out of his or her actions.
New Freenome will purchase a policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that insures our officers and directors against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment in some circumstances and insures us against our obligations to indemnify our officers and directors. In connection with the Closing, PCSC will purchase a tail policy with respect to liability coverage for the benefit of our current officers and directors on the same or substantially similar terms of our existing policy. Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, New Freenome will maintain such tail policy for a period of six years following the Closing.
These provisions may discourage current shareholders and future stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against our directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions also may have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against officers and directors, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our shareholders and stockholders. Furthermore, a shareholder’s or stockholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent New Freenome pays the costs of settlement and damage awards against officers and directors pursuant to these indemnification provisions.
New Freenome believes that these provisions, the directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and the indemnity agreements are necessary to attract and retain talented and experienced officers and directors.
Certain Anti-Takeover Provisions of Delaware Law, New Freenome Charter and New Freenome Bylaws
The New Freenome Charter and New Freenome Bylaws will contain and the DGCL contains provisions, as summarized in the following paragraphs that are intended to enhance the likelihood of continuity and stability in the composition of New Freenome Board. These provisions are intended to avoid costly takeover battles, reduce New Freenome’s vulnerability to a hostile change of control and enhance the ability of New Freenome Board to maximize stockholder value in connection with any unsolicited offer to acquire New Freenome. However, these provisions may have an anti-takeover effect and may delay, deter, or prevent a merger or acquisition of New Freenome by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or other takeover attempt that a stockholder might consider in its best interest, including those attempts that might result in a premium over the prevailing market price for the shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by stockholders.
Exclusive Forum
The New Freenome Organizational Documents establish that, unless New Freenome consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of New Freenome, (ii) any action asserting a claim of, or a claim based on, a breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or other employee or stockholder of New Freenome to New Freenome or New Freenome’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the New Freenome Charter or New Freenome Bylaws (including the interpretation, validity or enforceability thereof) or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine; provided, however, that the exclusive forum provision will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Unless New Freenome consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Advance Notice of Director Nominations and New Business
For information regarding registration rights of certain securities of New Freenome, see “Stockholder Proposals and Nominations.”
Listing of Securities
PCSC has applied to list the New Freenome Common Stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “FRNM” upon the closing of the Business Combination.
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It is a condition to Freenome’s and PCSC’s obligations to consummate the Business Combination that the New Freenome Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Business Combination Agreement, including the shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the Business Combination and the PIPE Shares, is approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject only to official notice of issuance. Additionally, it is a condition to the obligations of the parties to the Subscription Agreements to consummate the PIPE Financing that the New Freenome Common Stock, including the PIPE Shares, has been approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject only to official notice of issuance. PCSC and Freenome believe that PCSC will satisfy the initial listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market at the Closing, but there can be no assurance such listing condition will be met. If such listing condition is not met, the Business Combination may not be consummated unless such condition is waived by Freenome and PCSC, and the PIPE Financing may not be consummated unless such condition is waived by the PIPE Investors. The Nasdaq listing condition may be waived by Freenome and PCSC, with respect to the Business Combination, and by the PIPE Investors, with respect to the PIPE Financing, at any time prior to the Closing, including after the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting. If Freenome and PCSC, on the one hand, and/or the PIPE Investors, on the other hand, waive such condition, PCSC intends to file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of such event, however you should know that given such timing you may not be notified before the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting. It is important for you to consider that, at the time of the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting, New Freenome may not have received from Nasdaq either confirmation of the listing of the New Freenome Common Stock or confirmation that approval will be obtained prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, and you will not be notified prior to the deadline for submitting redemption requests or the extraordinary general meeting if New Freenome has not yet received such approval or confirmation. As a result, you may be asked to vote to approve the Business Combination and the other proposals included in this proxy statement/prospectus without knowing whether the New Freenome Common Stock will be listed on Nasdaq or another securities exchange and, further, it is possible that such listing may never be achieved and the Business Combination could still be consummated if such condition is waived.
Registration Rights
At the Closing, New Freenome will enter into the Investor Rights Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, the initial shareholders and certain Freenome stockholders will have specified rights to require New Freenome to register all or a portion of their shares of New Freenome Common Stock under the Securities Act and provide customary demand as well as piggyback registration rights. See the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Certain Agreements Related to the Business Combination ” The PIPE Investors also have registration rights pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreements. For information regarding registration rights of certain securities of New Freenome, see “Proposal No. 1—Business Combination Proposal—Certain Agreements Related to the Business Combination—Investor Rights Agreement.”
Transfer Agent
The transfer agent for New Freenome Common Stock will be Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
Outstanding Exact Sciences Convertible Note
In August 2025, Freenome issued and sold to Exact Sciences, a convertible promissory note (the “Exact Sciences Note”) with an aggregate principal amount of $50 million, at an interest rate of 5% per annum. Following the Business Combination, the principal amount and all accrued and unpaid interest under the Exact Sciences Note will automatically convert into shares of common stock of New Freenome, at a price per share equal to 1.5x the purchase price per share of the common stock sold in the PIPE Financing when the 10-day volume-weighted average price of New Freenome’s common stock exceeds 1.5% the purchase price per share of the common stock sold in the PIPE Financing. Additionally, the Exact Sciences Note is convertible, at the option of Exact Sciences, to convert the note at any time while it remains outstanding pursuant to the terms of the Exact Sciences Note.
The foregoing description of the Exact Sciences Note is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Exact Sciences Note, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.15 to this proxy statement/prospectus.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE AND SECURITIES ACT RESTRICTIONS
ON RESALE OF NEW FREENOME COMMON STOCK
Based on the unaudited pro forma combined financial information and the assumptions set out therein and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination, New Freenome will have up to 112,569,331 shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued and outstanding, assuming the No Redemptions Scenario, or up to 105,965,480 shares of New Freenome Common Stock outstanding, assuming the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds Condition Redemptions Scenario. Except pursuant to the Lock-Up Agreement, and except with respect to the shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to the stockholders of Freenome that delivered a Freenome Stockholder Written Consent, all of the New Freenome Common Stock issued in connection with the Business Combination will be freely transferable by persons other than by New Freenome’s “affiliates” without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act. Sales of substantial amounts of shares of New Freenome Common Stock in the public market could adversely affect prevailing market prices of New Freenome Common Stock. Prior to the Business Combination, there has been no public market for New Freenome Common Stock. PCSC has applied for listing of the New Freenome Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. New Freenome, Freenome, and PCSC believe that New Freenome will satisfy the initial listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market at the Closing, but there can be no assurance such listing will occur. Additionally, New Freenome cannot assure you that a regular trading market will develop in the New Freenome Common Stock.
Rule 701
In general, under Rule 701 of the Securities Act as currently in effect, each of the Freenome employees, consultants or advisors who purchases New Freenome Common Stock in connection with a compensatory stock plan or other written agreement executed prior to the completion of the Business Combination is eligible to resell those equity shares in reliance on Rule 144, but without compliance with some of the restrictions, including the holding period, contained in Rule 144. However, the Rule 701 shares would remain subject to lock-up arrangements and would only become eligible for sale when the lock-up period expires.
Lock-up Provisions
At the Closing, the Sponsor and certain former Freenome stockholders will enter into the Lock-Up Agreement with PCSC. Pursuant to the Lock-Up Agreement, the Sponsor and certain Freenome stockholders will agree not to transfer (except for certain permitted transfers) any shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by such holder (including any shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued in the PIPE Financing pursuant to the Subscription Agreements or shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement) after the Domestication until six (6) months after the Closing Date. For additional information, see the section entitled “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Lock-Up Agreements.
Registration Rights
At the Closing, New Freenome, the Sponsor, the Perceptive PIPE Investor, certain directors and officers of PCSC and Freenome and certain former shareholders of Freenome will enter into the Investor Rights Agreement, pursuant to which, upon completion of the Business Combination, the New Freenome Common Stock held by the parties thereto will bear customary demand, piggy-back and shelf registration rights.
Additionally, each PIPE Investor will have registration rights with respect to the shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued in the PIPE Financing pursuant to the Subscription Agreements.
Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement and the Subscription Agreements, New Freenome has agreed, to use its commercially reasonable efforts to file a resale registration statement under the Securities Act, not later than 30 days following the consummation of the Business Combination to register certain registrable securities held by the parties thereto. For more information, see “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—Investor Rights Agreement” and “Business Combination Proposal—Related Agreements—PIPE Financing.”
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The following table summarizes the market standoff restrictions of certain stockholders of New Freenome following the closing of the Business Combination:
Stakeholder
Market Standoff
Restrictions
Shares Subject to Market
Standoff Restrictions
Market Standoff Period
The Sponsor, Perceptive PIPE Investor, and certain Freenome stockholders and certain New Freenome officers and directors
Lock-up Agreement
13,467,253 shares of New Freenome Common Stock(1)
For a period of six (6) months after the Closing Date. Further, the shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued to the Sponsor, Perceptive PIPE Investor and certain Freenome stockholders are restricted securities. New Freenome is required to file a registration statement registering the resale of such shares within 30 days following the Closing Date.(2)
 
 
 
PCSC public shareholders, which are expected to hold 8,911,250 shares of New Freenome Common Stock after the consummation of the Business Combination, assuming no shares are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination(1)
None
None
None(2)
 
 
 
Other PIPE Investors and certain Freenome stockholders
None. However, the shares of New Freenome Common Stock issued in the PIPE Financing and issued to certain Freenome stockholders in connection with the Business Combination, are restricted securities. New Freenome is required to file a registration statement registering the resale of such shares of New Freenome Common Stock within 30 days following the Closing Date.
(1)
Number of shares reflects the assumptions made further above in the sensitivity table under “Questions and Answers for the Shareholders of PCSC—What equity stake will current PCSC shareholders and current equityholders of Freenome hold in New Freenome immediately after the consummation of the Business Combination?” Does not adjust for sources of dilution following the Closing Date. For more information on potential sources of dilution also see, “Questions and Answers for the Shareholders of PCSC—What equity stake will current PCSC shareholders and current equityholders of Freenome hold in New Freenome immediately after the consummation of the Business Combination?
(2)
Shareholders who become affiliates of New Freenome for purposes of Rule 144 under the Securities Act would be subject to additional resale restrictions pursuant to Rule 144, once available.
Rule 144
Pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act (“Rule 144”), a person who has beneficially owned restricted New Freenome Common Stock for at least six months would be entitled to sell their securities provided that (i) such person is not deemed to have been an affiliate of New Freenome at the time of, or at any time during the three months preceding, a sale and (ii) New Freenome is subject to the Exchange Act periodic reporting requirements for at least three months before the sale and have filed all required reports under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the twelve months (or such shorter period as New Freenome was required to file reports) preceding the sale.
Persons who have beneficially owned restricted New Freenome Common Stock shares for at least six months but who are affiliates of New Freenome at the time of, or at any time during the three months preceding, a sale, would be subject to additional restrictions, by which such person would be entitled to sell within any three-month period only a number of securities that does not exceed the greater of:
1% of the total number of New Freenome Common Stock then outstanding; or
the average weekly reported trading volume of the New Freenome Common Stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect to the sale.
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Sales by affiliates of New Freenome under Rule 144 are also limited by manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about New Freenome.
Restrictions on the Use of Rule 144 by Shell Companies or Former Shell Companies
Rule 144 is not available for the resale of securities initially issued by shell companies (other than business combination related shell companies) or issuers that have been at any time previously a shell company. New Freenome may be deemed a former shell company. However, Rule 144 also includes an important exception to this prohibition if the following conditions are met:
the issuer of the securities that was formerly a shell company has ceased to be a shell company;
the issuer of the securities is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act;
the issuer of the securities has filed all Exchange Act reports and material required to be filed, as applicable, during the preceding twelve months (or such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports and materials), other than Form 8-K reports; and
at least one year has elapsed from the time that the issuer filed current Form 10 type information with the SEC reflecting its status as an entity that is not a shell company.
As a result, our initial shareholders will be able to sell their PCSC Class B Shares and private placement shares, as applicable, pursuant to Rule 144 without registration one year after we have completed our initial business combination.
We anticipate that following the consummation of the Business Combination, New Freenome will no longer be a shell company, and so, once the conditions set forth in the exceptions listed above are satisfied, Rule 144 will become available for the resale of the above noted restricted securities.
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APPRAISAL RIGHTS AND DISSENTERS’ RIGHTS
PCSC’s shareholders do not have appraisal rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under the DGCL. PCSC’s shareholders do not have dissenters’ rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under Cayman Islands law.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS
Stockholder Proposals
The New Freenome Organizational Documents establish an advance notice procedure for stockholders who wish to present a proposal before an annual meeting of stockholders. The New Freenome Organizational Documents provide that nominations of persons or election to the New Freenome Board and the proposal of other business to be considered by the stockholders may be brought before an annual meeting (a) by or at the direction of the New Freenome Board or (b) otherwise by any stockholder of New Freenome who was a stockholder of record at the time of giving of notice of the annual meeting provided for in the New Freenome Organizational Documents, who (A)(1) is entitled to vote at the meeting, (2) is present (in person or by proxy) at the meeting and (3) complies with the notice procedures set forth in the New Freenome Organizational Documents as to such nomination or business or (B) properly makes such proposal in accordance with Rule 14a-8 (or a successor rule) under the Exchange Act. To be timely for New Freenome’s annual meeting of stockholders, a stockholder’s notice must be received by the Secretary of New Freenome at New Freenome’s principal executive offices:
not less than the 90 days; and
not more than the 120 days prior to the one-year anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting.
In the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than sixty (60) days after such anniversary date and if no annual meeting was held in the preceding year, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so delivered, or mailed and received, not later than the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or, if later, the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such annual meeting was first made by New Freenome. Nominations and proposals also must satisfy other requirements set forth in the Proposed New Freenome Organizational Documents. The presiding person at an annual meeting or a special meeting, as applicable, may, if the facts warrant, determine that the business was not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with the Proposed New Freenome Organizational Documents, and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare to the meeting and any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.
Under Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, a stockholder proposal to be included in the proxy statement and proxy card for the 2026 annual meeting pursuant to Rule 14a-8 must be received at our principal office a reasonable time before New Freenome begins to print and send out its proxy materials for such 2026 annual meeting (and New Freenome will publicly disclose such date when it is known).Stockholder Director Nominees
The New Freenome Organizational Documents permit stockholders to nominate directors for election at an annual general meeting of stockholders. To nominate a director, the stockholder must provide the information required by the New Freenome Organizational Documents. In addition, the stockholder must give timely notice to Topco’s secretary in accordance with the New Freenome Organizational Documents, which, in general, require that the notice be received by New Freenome’s secretary within the time periods described above under “—Stockholder Proposals” for stockholder proposals.
SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS
Shareholders and interested parties may communicate with the PCSC Board, any committee chairperson or the non-management directors as a group by writing to the board or committee chairperson in care of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10003. Following the Business Combination, such communications should be sent in care of New Freenome, Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005. Each communication will be forwarded, depending on the subject matter, to the board of directors, the appropriate committee chairperson or all non-management directors.
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LEGAL MATTERS
Cooley LLP has passed upon the validity of the securities of New Freenome offered by this proxy statement/prospectus and certain other legal matters related to this proxy statement/prospectus. Certain Cayman Islands matters will be passed upon for PCSC by Ogier (Cayman) LLP.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, appearing in this proxy statement/prospectus in reliance upon the report of WithumSmith+Brown, PC appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of Freenome Holdings, Inc. at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, appearing in this proxy statement/prospectus, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon (which contains an explanatory paragraph describing conditions that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements) appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
HOUSEHOLDING INFORMATION
Unless PCSC has received contrary instructions, it may send a single copy of this proxy statement/prospectus to any household at which two or more shareholders reside if PCSC believes the shareholders are members of the same family. This process, known as “householding,” reduces the volume of duplicate information received at any one household and helps to reduce expenses. A number of brokers with account holders who are PCSC shareholders will be householding this proxy statement/prospectus. PCSC shareholders who participate in householding will continue to receive separate proxy cards. If shareholders prefer to receive multiple sets of disclosure documents at the same address this year or in future years, the shareholders should follow the instructions described below. Similarly, if an address is shared with another shareholder and together both of the shareholders would like to receive only a single set of disclosure documents, the shareholders should follow these instructions:
If the shares are registered in the name of the shareholder, the shareholder should contact PCSC at its offices at Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, 51 Astor Place, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10003 or by telephone at +1 (212) 284-2300, to inform PCSC of his, her or their request; or
If a bank, broker or other nominee holds the shares, the shareholder should contact the bank, broker or other nominee directly.
ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITY
PCSC is a Cayman Islands exempted company. If PCSC does not change its jurisdiction of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware by effecting the Domestication, you may have difficulty serving legal process within the U.S. upon PCSC. You may also have difficulty enforcing, both in and outside the U.S., judgments you may obtain in U.S. courts against PCSC in any action, including actions based upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal or state securities laws. Furthermore, there is doubt that the courts of the Cayman Islands would enter judgments in original actions brought in those courts predicated on U.S. federal or state securities laws. However, PCSC may be served with process in the U.S. with respect to actions against PCSC arising out of or in connection with violation of U.S. federal securities laws relating to offers and sales of PCSC’s securities by serving PCSC’s U.S. agent irrevocably appointed for that purpose.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
The transfer agent for PCSC’s securities is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
The transfer agent for New Freenome Securities following the Business Combination will be Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION; INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
PCSC has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the issuance of securities described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. This proxy statement/prospectus is a part of that registration statement.
PCSC files reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC as required by the Exchange Act. You may access information on PCSC at the SEC website containing reports, proxy statements and other information at: http://www.sec.gov. Those filings are also available free of charge to the public on, or accessible through, PCSC’s corporate website at www.perceptivelife.com/pcsc. PCSC’s website and the information contained on, or that can be accessed through, the website is not deemed to be incorporated by reference in, and is not considered part of, this proxy statement/prospectus.
Information and statements contained in this proxy statement/prospectus or any Annex to this proxy statement/prospectus are qualified in all respects by reference to the copy of the relevant contract or other annex filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, which includes exhibits incorporated by reference from other filings made with the SEC.
All information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus relating to PCSC has been supplied by PCSC, and all such information relating to Freenome has been supplied by Freenome. Information provided by one another does not constitute any representation, estimate or projection of the other.
You may also obtain additional copies of this proxy statement/prospectus by requesting them in writing or by telephone from PCSC’s proxy solicitation agent at the following address and telephone number:
Morrow Sodali LLC
333 Ludlow Street, 5th Floor
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Individuals, please call toll-free: (800) 662-5200
Banks and brokerage firms, please call: (203) 658-9400
Email: PCSC.info@investor.morrowsodali.com
You will not be charged for any of the documents you request. If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other nominee, you should contact your broker, bank or other nominee for additional information.
If you are a PCSC shareholder and would like to request documents, please do so by [•], 2026, or five business days prior to the extraordinary general meeting, in order to receive them before the extraordinary general meeting. If you request any documents from PCSC, such documents will be mailed to you by first class mail, or another equally prompt means.
As allowed by SEC rules, this proxy statement/prospectus does not contain all of the information you can find in the registration statement or the exhibits to the registration statement, of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part. Information and statements contained in this proxy statement/prospectus are qualified in all respects by reference to the copy of the relevant contract or other document filed with the registration statement, of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, or included as an Annex to this proxy statement/prospectus.
This document is a proxy statement of PCSC for the extraordinary general meeting. PCSC has not authorized anyone to give any information or make any representation about the Business Combination or the parties thereto, including PCSC, that is different from, or in addition to, that contained in this proxy statement/prospectus. Therefore, if anyone does give you information of this sort, you should not rely on it. The information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus speaks only as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, unless the information specifically indicates that another date applies.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP — AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Statements:
 
FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC. — AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of
Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its consolidated operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, if the Company is unable to raise additional funds to alleviate liquidity needs and unable to complete a business combination by June 13, 2026, then the Company will cease all operations except for the purpose of liquidating. The liquidity condition and date for mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plan in regard to these matters is also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2024.
/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC
New York, New York
March 12, 2026
PCAOB ID Number 100
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PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Assets
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
Cash
$865,031
$1,129,684
Prepaid expenses
42,539
115,006
Total Current Assets
907,570
1,244,690
Cash and investments held in Trust Account
91,872,418
88,654,397
Total Assets
$92,779,988
$89,899,087
 
 
 
Liabilities, Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption and Shareholders’ Deficit
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
Accrued expenses
$2,254,244
$210,811
Total Current Liabilities
2,254,244
210,811
Deferred underwriting fee
3,450,000
3,450,000
Total Liabilities
5,704,244
3,660,811
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5)
 
 
 
 
 
Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, 8,625,000 shares at redemption value of approximately $10.65 and $10.24 per share as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
91,872,418
88,354,397
 
 
 
Shareholders’ Deficit
 
 
Preference shares, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024
Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 479,000,000 shares authorized; 286,250 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 8,625,000 shares subject to possible redemption) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024
29
29
Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 2,156,250 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024(1)
216
216
Accumulated deficit
(4,796,919)
(2,116,366)
Total Shareholders’ Deficit
(4,796,674)
(2,116,121)
Total Liabilities, Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption and Shareholders’ Deficit
$92,779,988
$89,899,087
(1)
This number includes up to 281,250 Class B ordinary shares subject to forfeiture if the over-allotment option is not exercised in full or in part by the underwriter (Notes 4 and 6). On June 13, 2024, the underwriter exercised its over-allotment option in full as part of the closing of the Initial Public Offering. As such, 281,250 Founder Shares were no longer subject to forfeiture.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2025
For the Period
from March 22,
2024 (Inception)
Through
December 31,
2024
General and administrative expenses
$2,980,553
$494,005
Loss from operations
(2,980,553)
(494,005)
 
 
 
Other income (expense):
 
 
Interest earned on investments held in Trust Account
3,821,319
2,366,001
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments held in Trust Account
(3,298)
38,396
Total other income, net
3,818,021
2,404,397
Net income
$837,468
$1,910,392
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding of Class A redeemable ordinary shares
8,625,000
6,104,313
 
 
 
Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share, Class A redeemable ordinary shares
$0.08
$0.23
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding of Class A and B non-redeemable ordinary shares(1)
2,442,500
2,243,636
 
 
 
Basic net income per ordinary share, Class A and B non-redeemable ordinary shares
$0.08
$0.23
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding of Class A and B non-redeemable ordinary shares(1)
2,442,500
2,320,880
 
 
 
Diluted net income per ordinary share, Class A and B non-redeemable ordinary shares
$0.08
$0.23
(1)
This number includes up to 281,250 Class B ordinary shares subject to forfeiture if the over-allotment option is not exercised in full or in part by the underwriter (Notes 4 and 6). On June 13, 2024, the underwriter exercised its over-allotment option in full as part of the closing of the Initial Public Offering. As such, 281,250 Founder Shares were no longer subject to forfeiture.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND
FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 22, 2024 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
 
Class A
Ordinary Shares
Class B
Ordinary Shares
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Total Shareholders’
Deficit
 
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Balance — March 22, 2024 (inception)
$—
$
$
$
$
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of Class B ordinary shares to Sponsor
2,156,250
216
24,784
25,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sale of Private Placement Shares
286,250
29
2,862,471
2,862,500
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allocated value of transaction costs to Class A ordinary shares
(15,969)
(15,969)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accretion for Class A ordinary shares subject to redemption amount
(2,871,286)
(4,026,758)
(6,898,044)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
1,910,392
1,910,392
Balance – December 31, 2024
286,250
29
2,156,250
216
(2,116,366)
(2,116,121)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accretion for Class A ordinary shares subject to redemption amount
(3,518,021)
(3,518,021)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
837,468
837,468
Balance – December 31, 2025
286,250
$29
2,156,250
$216
$
$(4,796,919)
$(4,796,674)
(1)
This number includes up to 281,250 Class B ordinary shares subject to forfeiture if the over-allotment option is not exercised in full or in part by the underwriter (Notes 4 and 6). On June 13, 2024, the underwriter exercised its over-allotment option in full as part of the closing of the Initial Public Offering. As such, 281,250 Founder Shares were no longer subject to forfeiture.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2025
For the Period
from March 22,
2024
(Inception)
Through
December 31,
2024
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
Net income
$837,468
$1,910,392
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
Payment of operating costs through promissory note
44,577
Interest earned on investments held in Trust Account
(3,821,319)
(2,366,001)
Unrealized loss (gain) on investments held in Trust Account
3,298
(38,396)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
72,467
(115,006)
Accrued expenses
2,043,433
210,811
Net cash used in operating activities
(864,653)
(353,623)
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
Investment of cash in Trust Account
(86,250,000)
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account for working capital purposes
600,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
600,000
(86,250,000)
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
Proceeds from sale of shares, net of underwriting discounts paid
84,525,000
Proceeds from sale of Private Placement Shares
2,862,500
Underwriter reimbursement
862,500
Repayment of promissory note – related party
(157,056)
Payment of offering costs
(359,637)
Net cash provided by financing activities
87,733,307
 
 
 
Net Change in Cash
(264,653)
1,129,684
Cash – Beginning of period
1,129,684
Cash – End of period
$865,031
$1,129,684
 
 
 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
 
 
Deferred offering costs paid directly by Sponsor in exchange for the issuance of Class B ordinary shares
$
$25,000
Deferred offering costs paid through promissory note - related party
$
$112,479
Deferred underwriting fee payable
$
$3,450,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2025
NOTE 1 — DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp (the “Company”) was incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company on March 22, 2024. The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities (the “Business Combination”). The Company is an emerging growth company and, as such, the Company is subject to all of the risks associated with emerging growth companies.
The Company has two subsidiaries, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub I”) and StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Merger Sub II”) both incorporated on November 26, 2025. On December 5, 2025, the Company, Merger Sub I, Merger Sub II, and Freenome Holdings, Inc., entered into a business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”). The Business Combination Agreement sets forth the terms of the proposed business combination by the Company with Freenome (the “Proposed Freenome Business Combination”). The Proposed Freenome Business Combination was unanimously approved by the boards of directors and special committees comprised of independent and disinterested members of the boards of directors of each of the Company and Freenome. The Proposed Freenome Business Combination is expected to close in the first half of 2026, following the receipt of the requisite approvals of the Company shareholders and Freenome stockholders and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had not commenced any operations. All activity for the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2025 relates to the Company’s formation, the initial public offering (“Initial Public Offering”), which is described below, and since the Initial Public Offering, the search for a prospective initial Business Combination. The Company will not generate any operating revenues until after the completion of its initial Business Combination, at the earliest. The Company generates non-operating income in the form of interest income on investments from the proceeds derived from the Initial Public Offering. The Company has selected December 31 as its fiscal year end.
The registration statement for the Initial Public Offering was declared effective on June 11, 2024. On June 13, 2024, the Company consummated the Initial Public Offering of 8,625,000 Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Public Shares”), which included the full exercise by the underwriter of the Initial Public Offering of its over-allotment option in the amount of 1,125,000 Public Shares, at $10.00 per Public Share, generating gross proceeds of $86,250,000, which is discussed in Note 3. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company consummated the sale of 286,250 private placement shares (the “Private Placement Shares”) to Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings (the “Sponsor”) at a price of $10.00 per Private Placement Share, or $2,862,500 in the aggregate, which is described in Note 4.
Transaction costs amounted to $4,809,616, consisting of $1,725,000 of cash underwriting fee, $3,450,000 of deferred underwriting fee (see Note 5), and $497,116 of other offering costs, offset by a reimbursement from the underwriter of $862,500.
The Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the sale of Private Placement Shares, although substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be applied generally toward consummating a Business Combination. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to complete a Business Combination successfully. The Company must complete one or more initial Business Combinations having an aggregate fair market value of at least 80% of the net assets held in the Trust Account (as defined below) (excluding the amount of deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on the interest earned on the Trust Account) at the time of the signing of the agreement to enter into the initial Business Combination. However, the Company will only complete a Business Combination if the post-transaction company owns or acquires 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the target or otherwise acquires a controlling interest in the target sufficient for it not to be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”).
Following the closing of the Initial Public Offering, on June 13, 2024, an amount of $86,250,000 ($10.00 per share) from the net proceeds of the sale of the Public Shares and the sale of the Private Placement Shares was placed in the trust account (“Trust Account”), located in the United States, with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acting as
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trustee, including in demand deposit accounts at a bank, or invested only in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act having a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act which invest only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations, until the earlier of (i) the completion of a Business Combination and (ii) the distribution of the Trust Account as described below.
The Company will provide the holders of Public Shares (the “Public Shareholders”) with the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares upon the completion of a Business Combination, including the Proposed Freenome Business Combination, either (i) in connection with a shareholder meeting called to approve the Business Combination or (ii) by means of a tender offer. The decision as to whether the Company will seek shareholder approval of a Business Combination or conduct a tender offer will be made by the Company, solely in its discretion. The Public Shareholders will be entitled to redeem their Public Shares for a pro rata portion of the amount then in the Trust Account (initially anticipated to be $10.00 per Public Share, plus any pro rata interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company for Permitted Withdrawals (as defined below)). The per-share amount to be distributed to Public Shareholders who redeem their Public Shares will not be reduced by the deferred underwriting commissions the Company will pay to the underwriter (as discussed in Note 5). The Public Shares were recorded at redemption value and classified as temporary equity upon the completion of the Initial Public Offering, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.”
Upon the public announcement of the initial Business Combination, if the Company elects to conduct redemptions pursuant to the tender offer rules, the Company and the Sponsor will terminate any plan established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 to purchase the Public Shares in the open market, in order to comply with Rule 14e-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In the event the Company conducts redemptions pursuant to the tender offer rules, the offer to redeem will remain open for at least 20 business days, in accordance with Rule 14e-1(a) under the Exchange Act, and the Company will not be permitted to complete the initial Business Combination until the expiration of the tender offer period. In addition, the tender offer will be conditioned on public shareholders not tendering more than the number of public shares the Company is permitted to redeem. If public shareholders tender more shares than the Company has offered to purchase, the Company will withdraw the tender offer and not complete such initial Business Combination.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company seeks shareholder approval of its Business Combination and does not conduct redemptions in connection with its Business Combination pursuant to the tender offer rules, the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association”) provide that a Public Shareholder, together with any affiliate of such shareholder or any other person with whom such shareholder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined under Section 13 of the Exchange Act), will be restricted from redeeming its Public Shares with respect to more than an aggregate of 15% of the Public Shares issued in the Initial Public Offering, without the prior consent of the Company.
The Company’s Sponsor, officers and directors (the “Initial Shareholders”) have agreed not to propose an amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (a) that would modify the substance or timing of the Company’s obligation to provide Public Shareholders the right to have their shares redeemed or repurchased in connection with a Business Combination or to redeem 100% of the Company’s Public Shares if the Company does not complete its Business Combination within the time period during which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination pursuant to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “Business Combination Period”) or (b) with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of Public Shareholders, unless the Company provides the Public Shareholders with the opportunity to redeem their Public Shares in conjunction with any such amendment at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously withdrawn or eligible to be withdrawn by the Company to fund the Company’s working capital requirements, subject to an annual limit of $300,000, and/or to pay the Company’s taxes (which shall not be subject to the $300,000 annual limitation described in the foregoing) (“Permitted Withdrawals”), divided by the number of the then-outstanding Public Shares.
If the Company has not completed a Business Combination within the Business Combination Period, the Company will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up; (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the Public Shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company for Permitted Withdrawals (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of the then-outstanding Public Shares, which redemption will completely extinguish
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Public Shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any); and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of the Company’s remaining shareholders and its board of directors, liquidate and dissolve, subject in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) to the Company’s obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
The Initial Shareholders agreed to waive their liquidation rights with respect to the Founder Shares (as defined below) and Private Placement Shares held by them if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within the Business Combination Period. However, if the Initial Shareholders acquire Public Shares in or after the Initial Public Offering, they will be entitled to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to such Public Shares if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within the Business Combination Period. The underwriter has agreed to waive its rights to its deferred underwriting commission (see Note 5) held in the Trust Account in the event the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the Business Combination Period and, in such event, such amounts will be included with the other funds held in the Trust Account that will be available to fund the redemption of the Public Shares.
In the event of such distribution, it is possible that the per share value of the assets remaining available for distribution (including Trust Account assets) will be only $10.00 per share initially held in the Trust Account. In order to protect the amounts held in the Trust Account, the Sponsor agreed to be liable to the Company if and to the extent any claims by a third party (excluding the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm) for services rendered or products sold to the Company, or a prospective target business with which the Company has discussed entering into a written letter of intent, confidentially or other similar agreement or business combination agreement, reduce the amount of funds in the Trust Account to below the lesser of (i) $10.00 per Public Share and (ii) the actual amount per Public Share held in the Trust Account as of the date of the liquidation of the Trust Account if less than $10.00 per Public Share due to reductions in the value of the trust assets. This liability will not apply with respect to any claims by a third party who executed a waiver of any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies held in the Trust Account or to any claims under the Company’s indemnity of the underwriter against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
Moreover, in the event that an executed waiver is deemed to be unenforceable against a third party, the Sponsor will not be responsible to the extent of any liability for such third-party claims. The Sponsor has not made reserves for such indemnification obligations, nor has the Company independently verified whether the Sponsor has sufficient funds to satisfy its indemnity obligations and the Company believes that the Sponsor’s only assets are securities of the Company. Therefore, the Sponsor may not be able to satisfy those obligations. The Company will seek to reduce the possibility that the Sponsor will have to indemnify the Trust Account due to claims of creditors by endeavoring to have all vendors, service providers (excluding the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm), prospective target businesses or other entities with which the Company does business, execute agreements with the Company waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to monies held in the Trust Account.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had operating cash of $865,031 and a working capital deficit of $1,346,674. The Company intends to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure, negotiate and complete a Business Combination. The Company does not believe it has sufficient funds for the working capital needs of the Company until a minimum of one year from the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements.
In accordance with Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Company has 24 months from the date of IPO (“Initial Public Offering”), or until June 13, 2026, to consummate the Initial Business Combination. If a Business Combination is not consummated by the end of the Combination Period, currently June 13, 2026, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of the Company. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate after the Combination Period.
In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with ASC 205-40, “Going Concern,” as of December 31, 2025, the Company may need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from its Sponsor, shareholders, officers, directors, or third parties. The Company’s officers, directors and Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds, from time to time or at any time, in
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whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet the Company’s working capital needs. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction, and reducing overhead expenses. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all.
The Company’s liquidity condition and mandatory liquidation raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of time within one year after the date that the accompanying consolidated financial statements are issued. Management plans to address this uncertainty through a Business Combination. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate after the Combination Period. The Company intends to complete the initial Business Combination before the end of the Combination Period. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to consummate any Business Combination by the end of the Combination Period.
NOTE 2— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Emerging Growth Company
The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of the Company’s consolidated financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods.
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Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the consolidated financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company has $865,031 and $1,129,684 in cash and no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Cash and Investments Held in Trust Account
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, substantially all the assets held in the Trust Account amounting to $91,872,418 and $88,654,397, respectively, were invested in U.S. Treasury securities. The Company’s marketable securities are presented at fair value on the balance sheet. Gains and losses resulting from the change in fair value of marketable securities held in the Trust Account are included in interest earned on investments held in Trust Account in the statement of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company withdrew an amount of $600,000 from the Trust Account for working capital purposes. For the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, the Company did not withdraw any interest earned on the Trust Account.
Offering Costs
The Company complies with the requirements of the ASC 340-10-S99 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5A, — “Expenses of Offering.” Offering costs consist principally of professional and registration fees that are related to the Initial Public Offering. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options,” addresses the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt into its equity and debt components. The Company applies this guidance to allocate Initial Public Offering proceeds from the Public Shares using the residual method. At Initial Public Offering, offering costs allocated to the Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption were charged to temporary equity and offering costs allocated to the Private Placement Shares were charged to shareholders’ deficit.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the consolidated balance sheets, primarily due to its short-term nature.
Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption
The Public Shares contain a redemption feature which allows for the redemption of such Public Shares in connection with the Company’s liquidation, or if there is a shareholder vote or tender offer in connection with the Company’s initial Business Combination. In accordance with ASC 480-10-S99, the Company classifies Public Shares subject to redemption outside of permanent equity as the redemption provisions are not solely within the control of the Company. The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as it occurs and will adjust the carrying value of redeemable shares to equal the redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Immediately upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company recognized the accretion from initial book value to redemption amount value. The change in the carrying value of redeemable shares will result in charges against additional paid-in capital (to the extent available) and accumulated deficit. Accordingly, at December 31, 2025 and 2024, Public Shares subject to possible redemption are presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders’ deficit section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. For the period ended December 31, 2025, the Company withdrew $600,000 of interest income from the Trust Account to fund working capital as permitted.
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At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Public Shares subject to redemption reflected in the consolidated balance sheets are reconciled in the following table:
Gross proceeds
$86,250,000
Less:
 
Class A ordinary shares issuance costs
(4,793,647)
Plus:
 
Accretion of carrying value to redemption value
6,898,044
Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, December 31, 2024
88,354,397
Plus:
 
Accretion of carrying value to redemption value
3,518,021
Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, December 31, 2025
$91,872,418
Income Taxes
The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes under FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
ASC Topic 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company’s management determined that the Cayman Islands is the Company’s major tax jurisdiction. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no unrecognized tax benefits and no amounts accrued for interest and penalties. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position.
The Company is considered to be an exempted Cayman Islands company with no connection to any other taxable jurisdiction and is presently not subject to income taxes or income tax filing requirements in the Cayman Islands or the United States.
Net Income per Ordinary Share
The Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” The Company has two classes of shares, which are referred to as Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares. Certain of its Class A ordinary shares are redeemable and certain of its Class A ordinary shares are non-redeemable. Income and losses are shared pro rata between its Class A redeemable shares and its Class A and Class B non-redeemable shares. This presentation assumes an initial Business Combination as the most likely outcome. The Company does not have any dilutive instruments. Net income per ordinary share is calculated by dividing the net income by the weighted average shares of ordinary shares outstanding for the respective period. Accretion associated with the Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption is excluded from earnings per share as the redemption value approximates fair value.
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The following tables reflect the calculation of basic and diluted net income per ordinary share (in dollars, except per share amounts):
 
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
For the Period from
March 22, 2024 (Inception)
Through December 31, 2024
 
Class A
Redeemable
Class A and B
Non-
redeemable
Class A
Redeemable
Class A and B
Non-
redeemable
Basic net income per ordinary share:
 
 
 
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
Allocation of net income
$652,646
$184,822
$1,396,946
$513,446
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
8,625,000
2,442,500
6,104,313
2,243,636
Basic net income per ordinary share
$0.08
$0.08
$0.23
$0.23
 
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
For the Period from
March 22, 2024 (Inception)
Through December 31, 2024
 
Class A
Redeemable
Class A and B
Non-
redeemable
Class A
Redeemable
Class A and B
Non-
redeemable
Diluted net income per ordinary share:
 
 
 
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
Allocation of net income
$652,646
$184,822
$1,384,138
$526,254
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
8,625,000
2,442,500
6,104,313
2,320,880
Diluted net income per ordinary share
$0.08
$0.08
$0.23
$0.23
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of a cash account in a financial institution, which, at times may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation coverage limit of $250,000. Any loss incurred or a lack of access to such funds could have a significant adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Recent Accounting Standards
In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, “Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses”, requiring public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the consolidated financial statements on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3. PUBLIC OFFERING
Pursuant to the Initial Public Offering, the Company sold 8,625,000 Public Shares, which included a full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option in the amount of 1,125,000 Public Shares, at a price of $10.00 per Public Share.
NOTE 4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Founder Shares
On March 27, 2024, the Sponsor paid $25,000 to cover certain of the Company’s expenses in exchange for the issuance of 2,156,250 Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 (the “Founder Shares”). The Sponsor agreed to forfeit up to 281,250 Founder Shares to the extent that the over-allotment option is not exercised in full by the underwriter so that the
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Founder Shares would represent 20.0% of the Company’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares (excluding the Private Placement Shares) after the Initial Public Offering. On June 13, 2024, the underwriter exercised its over-allotment option in full as part of the closing of the Initial Public Offering. As such, 281,250 Founder Shares were no longer subject to forfeiture.
On April 22, 2024, the Sponsor assigned 30,000 Founder Shares to each of the Company’s independent directors, Mark McKenna, Kenneth Song, and Harlan Waksal, at a price of $0.01 per share. Each director paid $300 or an aggregate purchase price of $900 in consideration of the assignment of Founder Shares. The sale or allocation of the Founders Shares to the Company’s independent directors is within the scope of FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”). Under ASC 718, stock-based compensation associated with equity-classified awards is measured at fair value upon the grant date. The Company assigned Founder Shares to the Company’s director nominees at a price of $900. This set of Founder Shares was granted subject to a performance condition (i.e., the occurrence of a Business Combination). Compensation expense related to this set of Founder Shares is recognized only when the performance condition is probable of occurrence under the applicable accounting literature in this circumstance. Stock-based compensation would be recognized at the consummation of the Proposed Freenome Business Combination, in an amount equal to the number of Founder Shares times the grant date fair value per share (unless subsequently modified) less the amount initially received for the purchase of the Founder Shares. The Company will reflect the transactions in its financial statements when the Proposed Freenome Business Combination is consummated. If the Proposed Freenome Business Combination does not close for any reason, the Company will not recognize compensation expense associated with the Founder Shares.
The Initial Shareholders agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to transfer, assign or sell any of their Founder Shares until the earlier to occur of (A) one year after the completion of the initial Business Combination and (B) subsequent to the initial Business Combination, (x) if the closing price of Class A ordinary shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the initial Business Combination, or (y) the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, share exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that results in all of the Public Shareholders having the right to exchange their ordinary shares for cash, securities or other property.
Private Placement Shares
Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 286,250 Private Placement Shares at a price of $10.00 per Private Placement Share, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,862,500. A portion of the proceeds from the Private Placement Shares was added to the proceeds from the Initial Public Offering and held in the Trust Account. Such Private Placement Shares are identical to the Class A ordinary shares sold in the Initial Public Offering. If the Company does not consummate an initial Business Combination within 24 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering, any proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement Shares held in the Trust Account will be used to fund the redemption of the Public Shares (subject to the requirements of applicable law). Holders of the Private Placement Shares have entered into an agreement, pursuant to which they have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect to their Founder Shares, Private Placement Shares and Public Shares in connection with (i) the completion of the initial Business Combination and (ii) the implementation by the directors of, following a shareholder vote to approve, an amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (A) that would modify the substance or timing of the obligation to provide holders of the Class A ordinary shares the right to have their shares redeemed or repurchased in connection with the initial Business Combination or to redeem 100% of the Public Shares if the Company does not complete the initial Business Combination within 24 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering or (B) with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of holders of the Class A ordinary shares. The Private Placement Shares will not be transferable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination.
Related Party Loans
On March 27, 2024, the Sponsor agreed to loan the Company an aggregate of up to $300,000 to cover expenses related to the Initial Public Offering pursuant to a promissory note (the “Note”). This loan is non-interest bearing and payable on the earlier of December 31, 2024 or the completion of the Initial Public Offering. Upon the completion of the Initial Public Offering, on June 13, 2024, the Company fully repaid this promissory note and it is no longer available. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no borrowings under the promissory note.
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In addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor, or certain of the Company’s officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loans”). If the Company completes a Business Combination, the Company may repay the Working Capital Loans out of the proceeds of the Trust Account released to the Company. Otherwise, the Working Capital Loans may be repaid only out of funds held outside the Trust Account. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, the Company may use a portion of the proceeds held outside the Trust Account or funds from Permitted Withdrawals to repay the Working Capital Loans, but no proceeds held in the Trust Account would be used to repay the Working Capital Loans. Except for the foregoing, the terms of such Working Capital Loans, if any, have not been determined and no written agreements exist with respect to such loans. The Working Capital Loans would either be repaid upon consummation of a Business Combination, without interest, or, at the lender’s discretion, up to $3.0 million of such Working Capital Loans may be convertible into shares of the post-Business Combination entity at a price of $10.00 per share. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Working Capital Loans.
Administrative Services and Indemnification Agreement
The Company entered into an agreement, commencing on June 11, 2024, through the earlier of the Company’s consummation of a Business Combination and its liquidation, (i) to pay the Sponsor a total of $15,000 per month for office space, secretarial and administrative services and (ii) to indemnify the Sponsor and its affiliates, including Perceptive Advisors, LLC, from any liability arising with respect to their activities in connection with the Company’s affairs, as described in more details in the Administrative Services and Indemnification Agreement. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company incurred and paid $180,000 in fees for these services, respectively. For the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, the Company incurred and paid $99,500 in fees for these services.
NOTE 5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Registration Rights
The Initial Shareholders, as the holders of the Founder Shares and Private Placement Shares, including from time to time the Private Placement Shares that may be issued upon conversion of Working Capital Loans and any Class A ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of Founder Shares, will be entitled to registration rights pursuant to the registration and shareholder rights agreement, dated as of June 13, 2024, by and among the Company, the Sponsor and the Initial Shareholders party thereto. The holders of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company register such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggyback” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of the initial Business Combination. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
Underwriting Agreement
The Company granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,125,000 additional Public Shares to cover over-allotments, if any, at the Initial Public Offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. On June 13, 2024, simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the underwriter elected to fully exercise the over-allotment option to purchase the additional 1,125,000 Public Shares at a price of $10.00 per Public Share.
The underwriter was entitled to a cash underwriting discount of $0.20 per Public Share, or $1,725,000 in the aggregate, paid upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering. The underwriter agreed to reimburse the Company at the closing of the Initial Public Offering for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and fees (including for the avoidance of doubt, a portion of the upfront underwriting commissions payable in connection with the closing of the Initial Public Offering) incurred by the Company in connection with the Initial Public Offering in an amount not to exceed 1.0% of the gross proceeds of the Initial Public Offering. On June 13, 2024, as part of the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company received reimbursement from the underwriter of $862,500.
In addition, the underwriter is entitled to a deferred fee of $0.40 per Public Share, or $3,450,000 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriter from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that the Company completes a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.
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Risks and Uncertainties
United States and global markets are experiencing volatility and disruption following the geopolitical tensions and conflicts. Although the length and impact of the ongoing geopolitical conflicts are highly unpredictable, they could lead to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital markets, as well as supply chain interruptions and increased cyberattacks against U.S. companies. Additionally, any resulting sanctions could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets and lead to instability and lack of liquidity in capital markets.
Further, there have recently been significant changes to international trade policies and tariffs affecting imports and exports. Any significant increases in tariffs on goods or materials or other changes in trade policy could negatively affect the Company’s search for a target and/or the Company’s ability to complete an initial Business Combination. Recently, the United States has implemented a range of new tariffs and increases to existing tariffs. In response to the tariffs announced by the United States, other countries have imposed, are considering imposing, and may in the future impose new or increased tariffs on certain exports from the United States. There is currently significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the United States and other countries with respect to trade policies, taxes, government regulations and tariffs, and the Company cannot predict whether, and to what extent, current tariffs will continue or trade policies will change in the future.
Tariffs, or the threat of tariffs or increased tariffs, could have a significant negative impact on certain businesses (either due to domestic businesses’ reliance on imported goods or dependence on access to foreign markets, or foreign businesses’ reliance on sales into the United States). In addition, retaliatory tariffs could have a significant negative impact on foreign businesses that rely on imports from the United States, and domestic businesses that rely on exporting goods internationally. These tariffs and threats of tariffs and other potential trade policy changes could negatively affect the attractiveness of certain initial Business Combination targets, negatively impact the Company’s ability to raise capital in connection with an initial Business Combination or lead to material adverse effects on a post-Business combination company. Among other things, historical financial performance of companies affected by trade policies and/or tariffs may not provide useful guidance as to the future performance of such companies, because future financial performance of those companies may be materially affected by new U.S. tariffs or foreign retaliatory tariffs, or other changes to trade policies. The business prospects of a particular target for a Business Combination could change even after the Company enters into a business combination agreement, as a result of tariffs or the threat of tariffs that may have a material impact on that target’s business, and it may be costly or impractical for the Company to terminate that business combination agreement. In addition, investors may be hesitant or unwilling to invest in businesses due to the impact of the tariffs and foreign retaliatory tariffs on the global macroeconomic conditions and the public trading markets. These factors could affect the Company’s selection of a Business Combination target.
Any of the above mentioned factors, or any other negative impact on the global economy, capital markets or other geopolitical conditions resulting from the such factors, could adversely affect the Company’s search for an initial Business Combination and any target business with which the Company may ultimately consummate an initial Business Combination.
Business Combination Agreement
On December 5, 2025, the Company, Merger Sub I, Merger Sub II, and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Freenome”), entered into a Business Combination Agreement (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”). The Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Proposed Freenome Business Combination”) were unanimously approved by the boards of directors and special committees comprised of independent and disinterested members of the boards of directors of each of the Company and Freenome. The Proposed Freenome Business Combination is expected to close in the first half of 2026, following the receipt of the requisite approvals of the Company shareholders and Freenome stockholders and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, we will de-register from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”) and change our name to Freenome, Inc. (“New Freenome”). Immediately prior to the Domestication, the holders of each issued and outstanding Class B ordinary share will elect to convert their Class B ordinary shares into Class A ordinary shares and immediately prior to the Domestication, the Company will effect the redemption of the Public Shares that are validly submitted for redemption and not withdrawn. In connection with the Domestication, each issued and outstanding Class A ordinary share will be converted into one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of New Freenome (the
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“New Freenome Common Stock”). Following the Domestication, Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome, with Freenome as the surviving company in the merger and, after giving effect to such merger, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Freenome (the “First Merger”). At the time the First Merger becomes effective (the “Effective Time”), (i) each share of Freenome common stock (collectively, “Freenome Common Shares”) issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including such shares issued upon the conversion of all shares of Freenome preferred stock into Freenome Common Shares prior to the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, but excluding Freenome Common Shares held in treasury or by Freenome stockholders who have properly demanded appraisal of such Freenome Common Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL) will be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock based on an exchange ratio, which is based on an implied Freenome base equity value of $725,000,000 and subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the Business Combination Agreement (the “Exchange Ratio”); (ii) each option to purchase Freenome Common Shares (each, a “Freenome Option”), whether vested or unvested, will cease to represent the right to purchase Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for options to purchase New Freenome Common Stock under the equity incentive plan to be adopted by PCSC in advance of the Closing (the “New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan”), in an amount equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Freenome Common Shares subject to such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, and generally subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome Option immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (iii) each restricted stock unit award that is outstanding with respect to Freenome Common Shares (each, a “Freenome RSU Award”), whether vested or unvested, will cease to have any rights in respect of the Freenome Common Shares and will be canceled in exchange for a restricted stock unit award under the New Freenome Equity Incentive Plan that settles in a number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as to be set forth on an allocation schedule, that will generally be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Freenome RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time.
As part of the same overall transaction as the First Merger, subject to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, Freenome, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, will merge with and into Merger Sub II with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving company in the merger (the “Second Merger” and together with the First Merger, the “Mergers”).
Sponsor Letter Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the Company, the Sponsor, certain insiders of the Company (“PCSC Insiders”) and Freenome entered into the Sponsor Letter Agreement (the “Sponsor Letter Agreement”), pursuant to which the Sponsor and each PCSC Insider, as a holder of Class B ordinary shares has agreed to, among other things, (i) vote in favor of the Business Combination Agreement and the Proposed Freenome Business Combination, (ii) waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the governing documents of the Company or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to the Class B ordinary shares (whether resulting from the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements (as defined below) or otherwise), (iii) be bound by certain other covenants and agreements related to the Proposed Freenome Business Combination, (iv) be bound by certain transfer restrictions with respect to his, her or its shares in the Company prior to the Closing, and (v) be subject to the restrictions contemplated by the Lock-Up Agreements (as defined below) in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Sponsor Letter Agreement.
PIPE Financing (Private Placement)
Concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, on December 5, 2025, the Company entered into subscription agreements (the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain qualified institutional buyers, institutional accredited investors, and other accredited investors, including, among others, Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd, a fund managed by Perceptive Advisors, an affiliate of the Sponsor, as well as certain existing stockholders of Freenome (collectively, the “PIPE Investors”). Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the PIPE Investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase, and the Company agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors, on the date the Closing occurs (the “Closing Date”), an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of New Freenome Common Stock for a purchase price of $10.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $240,000,000 (the “PIPE Financing”).
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The obligations of each party to consummate the PIPE Financing are conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the New Freenome Common Stock (including the New Freenome Common Stock issuable to the PIPE Investors pursuant to the Subscription Agreements) having been approved for listing on Nasdaq; (ii) satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the Closing ; and (iii) the absence of specified adverse judgements, orders, laws, rules or regulations enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Proposed Freenome Business Combination.
The obligations of the PIPE Investors to consummate the PIPE Financing are further subject to additional conditions, including, among other things: (i) the Business Combination Agreement shall not have been amended, modified, or supplemented, and no condition waived thereunder, in a manner that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that a PIPE Investor (in its capacity as such) would reasonably expect to receive under the Subscription Agreements; (ii) the material truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Company in the Subscription Agreements, subject to customary bringdown standards; (iii) no subscription agreement, or other agreements or understandings (including side letters) entered into in connection with the sale of New Freenome Common Stock under the Subscription Agreements, with any other PIPE Investors shall have been amended, modified, or waived in any manner that benefits such other PIPE Investor unless all PIPE Investors have been offered substantially the same benefits (other than terms particular to the legal or regulatory requirements of such other PIPE Investor or its affiliates or related persons); (iv) all specified consents, waivers or other authorizations and notices, required to be made in connection with the issuance and sale of New Freenome Common Stock under the Subscription Agreements shall have been obtained or made, except where failure to so obtain would not prevent the Company from consummating the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements; (v) material compliance by the Company with its covenants, agreements and conditions under the Subscription Agreements; (vi) there has not occurred any Material Adverse Effect or Parent Material Adverse Effect (each as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) since the date of the Subscription Agreements that is continuing.
The Subscription Agreements provide that the Company will grant the Investors certain customary registration rights.
The Subscription Agreement represents a freestanding equity-linked contract that obligates the Company to issue a fixed number of shares for a fixed amount of cash upon satisfaction of the closing conditions. The contract does not include any embedded features requiring separate accounting under ASC 815-10 and does not meet the criteria for liability classification under ASC 480-10, as it does not require redemption, cash settlement, or issuance of a variable number of shares. The contract is indexed to the Company’s own stock and requires physical delivery of common shares. The Company has sufficient authorized and unissued common shares to settle the contract, and all settlement alternatives are within the Company’s control. Accordingly, the Subscription Agreement qualifies for equity classification under ASC 815-40.
The Company will recognize the proceeds from the Subscription Agreement and record the related equity issuance upon the closing of the Business Combination, when the Company receives the cash consideration and issues the Subscribed Shares.
Freenome Transaction Support Agreements and Stockholder Written Consents
Promptly after the signing of the Business Combination Agreement, certain stockholders of Freenome (collectively, the “Freenome Supporting Stockholders”) entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (collectively, the “Transaction Support Agreements”) with the Company, pursuant to which the Freenome Supporting Stockholders have agreed to, among other things, (a) (i) in favor of the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement and the Proposed Freenome Business Combination, and (ii) against and withhold consent to any alternative acquisition proposal or other matter, action or proposal intended or that would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any of Freenome’s covenants or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement, result in any breach to the conditions to Closing thereunder and otherwise impede or prevent the consummation of the Proposed Freenome Business Combination, (c) not, directly or indirectly, initiate, encourage or otherwise facilitate an alternative acquisition proposal, and (d) refrain from transferring any covered securities
Investor Rights Agreement
In connection with the Closing, New Freenome, the Sponsor, and certain stockholders of Freenome will enter into an investor rights agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”). Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, among other things, New Freenome will agree that, within 30 calendar days following the Closing Date, New Freenome will file with the SEC a registration statement registering the resale of certain shares of New Freenome Common Stock held by or issuable to the parties thereto (the “Resale Registration Statement”), and New Freenome will use its commercially
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reasonable efforts to have the Resale Registration Statement declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable after the filing thereof. Such holders will be entitled to customary piggyback registration rights and demand registration rights, including underwritten demands. The Investor Rights Agreement amends and restates the Registration Rights Agreement.
NOTE 6. SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Preference Shares — The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 preference shares with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Company’s board of directors. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no preference shares issued or outstanding.
Class A Ordinary Shares — The Company is authorized to issue 479,000,000 Class A ordinary shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were 286,250 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding, excluding 8,625,000 Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption.
Class B Ordinary Shares — The Company is authorized to issue 20,000,000 Class B ordinary shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were 2,156,250 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding.
Ordinary shareholders of record are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted on by shareholders. Holders of Class A ordinary shares and holders of Class B ordinary shares will vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders except as required by law. Unless otherwise specified in the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, or as required by applicable provisions of the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands or applicable stock exchange rules, the affirmative vote of a majority of the ordinary shares that are represented in person or by proxy and are voted is required to approve any such matter voted on by the shareholders. Approval of certain actions will require a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by such shareholders as, being entitled to do so, vote in person or, where proxies are allowed, by proxy at the applicable general meeting of the Company, and pursuant to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association; such actions include amending the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association and approving a statutory merger or consolidation with another company. The board of directors is divided into three classes, each of which will generally serve for terms of three years with only one class of directors being elected in each year. There is no cumulative voting with respect to the election of directors, with the result that the holders of more than 50% of the shares entitled to vote and voted for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. The shareholders are entitled to receive ratable dividends when, as and if declared by the board of directors out of funds legally available therefor. Prior to the initial Business Combination, only holders of the Founder Shares will have the right to vote on the appointment of directors. Holders of the Public Shares are not entitled to vote on the election of directors during such time. Further, prior to the closing of the Business Combination, only holders of the Class B ordinary shares will be entitled to vote on transferring the Company by way of continuation in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands (including any special resolution required to amend the constitutional documents of the Company or to adopt new constitutional documents of the Company, in each case, as a result of the Company approving a transfer by way of continuation in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands) and, as a result, the Initial Shareholders will be able to approve any such proposal without the vote of any other shareholder. The provisions of the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association governing the appointment of directors prior to the Business Combination and the Company’s continuation in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands prior to the initial Business Combination may only be amended by a special resolution passed by holders representing at least two-thirds of the Company’s outstanding Class B ordinary shares.
Subject to adjustment for share subdivisions, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like, and subject to further adjustment as provided herein, the Founder Shares, which are designated as Class B ordinary shares, will be convertible at the option of the holder on a one-for-one basis or will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares concurrently with or immediately following the consummation of the initial Business Combination at a ratio such that the number of Class A ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of all Founder Shares will equal, in the aggregate, on an as-converted basis, 20% of the sum of (i) the total number of ordinary shares issued and outstanding (excluding the Private Placement Shares and including any Class A ordinary share issued pursuant to the underwriter’s over-allotment option and including any Class A ordinary shares that may have been issued on a one-for-one basis upon conversion of the Class B ordinary shares at the option of the holder thereof prior to the initial Business Combination pursuant to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association) upon consummation of the Initial Public Offering, plus (ii) the sum of the total number of Class A ordinary shares issued or deemed issued or issuable
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upon conversion or exercise of any equity-linked securities or rights issued or deemed issued, by the Company in connection with or in relation to the consummation of the initial Business Combination, excluding any Class A ordinary shares or equity-linked securities exercisable for or convertible into Class A ordinary shares issued, deemed issued, or to be issued, to any seller in the Business Combination and any private placement-equivalent shares issued to the Sponsor, members of the management team or any of their affiliates upon conversion of Working Capital Loans made to the Company. In no event will the Class B ordinary shares convert into Class A ordinary shares at a rate of less than one to one.
NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities). The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable inputs used in order to value the assets and liabilities:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs based on assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
At December 31, 2025, assets held in the Trust Account were comprised of $234 in cash and $91,872,184 in U.S. Treasury securities. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company withdrew $600,000 of interest income from the Trust Account to fund working capital as permitted.
At December 31, 2024, assets held in the Trust Account were comprised of $430 in cash and $88,653,967 in U.S. Treasury securities. During the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, the Company did not withdraw any interest income from the Trust Account.
The following tables present information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2025 and 2024 and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value. The gross holding gains and fair value of held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
 
Held to Maturity
Level
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Holding
Gain
Fair Value
December 31, 2025
U.S. Treasury Securities (matured February 19, 2026)
1
$91,837,137
$35,047
$91,872,184
 
Held to Maturity
Level
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Holding
Gain
Fair Value
December 31, 2024
U.S. Treasury Securities (matured April 3, 2025)
1
$88,615,571
$38,396
$88,653,967
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NOTE 8. SEGMENT INFORMATION
ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting,” establishes standards for companies to report in their financial statement information about operating segments, products, services, geographic areas, and major customers. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, and for which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), or group, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance.
The Company’s CODM has been identified as the Chief Financial Officer, who reviews the assets, operating results, and financial metrics for the Company as a whole to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing financial performance. Accordingly, management has determined that the Company only has one operating segment.
The CODM assesses performance for the single segment and decides how to allocate resources based on net income (loss) that also is reported on the consolidated statements of operations as net income (loss). The measure of segment assets is reported on the consolidated balance sheets as total assets. When evaluating the Company’s performance and making key decisions regarding resource allocation, the CODM reviews several key metrics included in net income and total assets, which include the following:
 
As of
December 31,
2025
As of
December 31,
2024
Cash
$865,031
$1,129,684
Investments held in Trust Account
$91,872,418
$88,654,397
 
For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2025
For the Period from
March 22, 2024
(Inception) Through
December 31,
2024
General and administrative expenses
$2,980,553
$494,005
Interest earned on investments held in Trust Account
$3,821,319
$2,366,001
The CODM reviews interest earned on investments held in Trust Account to measure and monitor shareholder value and determine the most effective strategy of investment with the Trust Account funds while maintaining compliance with the Trust Agreement.
General and administrative expenses are reviewed and monitored by the CODM to manage and forecast cash to ensure enough capital is available to complete a business combination or similar transaction within the business combination period. The CODM also reviews general and administrative costs to manage, maintain and enforce all contractual agreements to ensure costs are aligned with all agreements and budget. General and administrative expenses, as reported on the consolidated statements of operations, are the significant segment expenses provided to the CODM on a regular basis.
All other segment items included in net income are reported on the consolidated statements of operations and described within their respective disclosures. The accounting policies used to measure the profit and loss of the segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
NOTE 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date up to the date that the consolidated financial statements were issued. Based upon this review, the Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Freenome Holdings, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred recurring losses from operations and has stated that substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s evaluation of the events and conditions and management’s plans regarding these matters also are described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.
San Jose, California
March 30, 2026
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FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except shares and par value data)
 
December 31,
 
2025
2024
Assets
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$78,558
$67,052
Short-term marketable securities
138,106
176,414
Accounts and other receivables
1,307
1,662
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
8,520
7,475
Total current assets
226,491
252,603
Property and equipment, net
155,776
173,866
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
97,055
100,903
Intangible assets, net
3,300
4,368
Goodwill
10,513
10,513
Other long-term assets
4,800
549
Restricted cash
9,118
9,118
Total assets
$507,053
$551,920
Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock, and Stockholders’ Deficit
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
Accounts payable
$6,084
$21,012
Accrued compensation and other related benefits
13,424
12,364
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
3,783
3,465
Deferred revenue, current
7,123
Current portion of lease liabilities
10,114
5,043
Total current liabilities
40,528
41,884
Long-term liabilities:
 
 
Lease liabilities, net of current portion
199,015
201,473
Convertible note, at fair value
41,600
Convertible note, related party
60,895
Deferred revenue, non-current
49,138
Other long-term liabilities
15,433
Total liabilities
406,609
243,357
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
 
 
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par value – 213,700,719 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025 and 2024; and 212,541,832 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024
1,363,580
1,363,580
Stockholders’ deficit
 
 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value – 302,184,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025 and 2024; 26,267,598 and 29,248,066 shares issued as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively; 26,267,598 and 25,973,713 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
3
3
Additional paid-in capital
83,834
75,259
Treasury stock, at cost
(2,619)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain
132
102
Accumulated deficit
(1,347,105)
(1,127,762)
Total stockholders’ deficit
(1,263,136)
(1,055,017)
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock, and stockholders’ deficit
$507,053
$551,920
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Revenue:
 
 
License and collaboration revenue
$27,139
$
Service and other revenue
3,270
2,882
Total revenue
30,409
2,882
Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
Cost of services
1,944
2,564
Research and development
197,117
225,749
General and administrative
54,817
66,542
Total operating costs and expenses
253,878
294,855
Loss from operations
(223,469)
(291,973)
Other income, net:
 
 
Interest and investment income, net
6,914
17,584
Interest expense
(2,820)
Other income (expense), net
32
(32)
Net loss
(219,343)
(274,421)
Deemed dividends
(6,852)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$(219,343)
$(281,273)
 
 
 
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted
$(8.28)
$(10.76)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted
26,497,083
26,138,181
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Net loss
$(219,343)
$(274,421)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities
(1)
143
Foreign currency translation adjustments
31
46
Other comprehensive income
30
189
Comprehensive loss
$(219,313)
$(274,232)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
Convertible
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
Stockholders’
Deficit
 
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
 
Balance as of December 31, 2023
176,864,758
1,099,925
25,413,860
$3
$48,532
$(2,619)
$(87)
$(846,489)
$(800,660)
Issuance of Series F convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs
35,677,074
263,655
Deemed dividend upon down round of convertible preferred stock
6,852
(6,852)
Issuance of shares upon exercise of stock options
559,853
593
593
Stock-based compensation expense
19,282
19,282
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
143
143
Foreign currency translation adjustment
46
46
Net loss
(274,421)
(274,421)
Balance as of December 31, 2024
212,541,832
1,363,580
25,973,713
3
75,259
(2,619)
102
(1,127,762)
(1,055,017)
Retirement of treasury stock
(2,619)
2,619
Issuance of shares upon exercise of stock options
293,885
639
639
Stock-based compensation expense
10,555
10,555
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities
(1)
(1)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
31
 
31
Net loss
(219,343)
(219,343)
Balance as of December 31, 2025
212,541,832
$1,363,580
26,267,598
$3
$83,834
$
$132
$(1,347,105)
$(1,263,136)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
Net loss
$(219,343)
$(274,421)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
24,356
15,867
Noncash lease expense
3,848
10,278
Stock-based compensation expense
10,555
19,282
Net accretion and amortization of investments in marketable securities
(4,130)
(7,942)
Loss from disposal of property and equipment
204
863
Non-cash interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs
1,549
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
Accounts and other receivables
355
2,303
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(1,045)
4,891
Other long-term assets
269
(37)
Accounts payable
(2,333)
10,717
Accrued compensation and other related benefits
1,060
(2,846)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(8)
(10,536)
Deferred revenue
56,261
Operating lease liabilities
2,769
35,214
Other long-term liabilities
14,964
Net cash used in operating activities
(110,669)
(196,367)
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
Purchases of marketable securities
(256,563)
(436,565)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities
299,000
444,000
Acquisition of Oncimmune, net of cash acquired
165
Purchases of property and equipment
(21,054)
(60,410)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
21,383
(52,810)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
Payments made on finance leases
(159)
(256)
Proceeds from convertible notes
101,636
Convertible notes issuance costs
(515)
Payment for offering costs
(840)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
263,963
Preferred stock issuance costs
(308)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
639
593
Net cash provided by financing activities
100,761
263,992
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
31
46
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
11,506
14,861
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
76,170
61,309
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$87,676
$76,170
Reconciliation to amounts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$78,558
$67,052
Restricted cash
9,118
9,118
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$87,676
$76,170
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
Cash paid for interest on finance lease liabilities
$
$20
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets
$3
$8,708
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities:
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
$4,627
Deemed dividend upon down round of convertible preferred stock
6,852
Unpaid deferred offering costs included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
3,680
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1—Description of Business
Freenome Holdings, Inc. (together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a biotechnology company pioneering an early cancer detection platform. The Company’s initial programs are focused on colorectal cancer with a pipeline of single-cancer and multi-cancer tests under development, including lung, breast, cervical, liver, pancreatic and esophageal cancers.
The Company was incorporated in Delaware in 2016. The Company’s headquarters are located in Brisbane, California.
Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Any reference in these notes to applicable accounting guidance is meant to refer to the authoritative U.S. GAAP included in the Accounting Standards Codifications (“ASCs”) and Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Liquidity and Going Concern
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred losses and negative cash flows from operations since its inception. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company incurred a net loss of $219.3 million, used $110.7 million of cash in operations and had an accumulated deficit of $1.3 billion. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $216.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable securities. Based on its current operating plan, the Company believes that its cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable securities as of December 31, 2025, will not be sufficient to fund its anticipated operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months from the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements. Management has therefore concluded that there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for at least the next 12 months following the issuance of these financial statements. The Company is pursuing a transaction with a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) and expects to use the proceeds from the SPAC transaction to support its operations. There can be no assurance that the SPAC transaction will be successful. In the event the Company does not complete its SPAC transaction, the Company may seek additional equity or debt financing, including through strategic partnerships. The Company also plans to manage its cash burn by controlling expenditures. Failure to generate sufficient cash flow from operations, raise additional capital, and manage discretionary spending could have a material impact on the Company’s ability to achieve its intended business objectives, including the inability to continue with its research and development activities, the delay, reduction, or elimination of some or all of its planned activities, and the reduction of costs. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts of liabilities that may result from uncertainty related to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company expects to incur additional losses in the future and will be required to raise additional capital to further advance its research and development (“R&D”) programs, prepare for potential regulatory submissions, commercialize tests that receive regulatory approval, if any, operate its business, and meet its financial obligations as they come due. If the Company has insufficient funding to meet its working capital needs, it could be required to modify, delay, or reduce the scope of, or terminate some of, its R&D activities and/or limit or cease operations, which could harm its business, operating results, financial condition, and ability to achieve its intended business objectives. If the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities are not sufficient to enable the Company to fund its operations, the Company may need to raise additional funds through the sale of additional equity, debt financings, grants, or strategic alliances with third parties, which may be dilutive to existing stockholders. There can be no assurances that such funding sources will be available at terms acceptable to the Company, or at all.
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Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods, and the accompanying notes. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates are based on management’s knowledge about current events and expectations about actions the Company may undertake in the future. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
These judgments, estimates and assumptions made by management include, but are not limited to, the determination of:
fair value of the Company’s convertible preferred stock;
fair value of the Company’s common stock;
impairment assessment of goodwill and intangible assets;
impairment assessment and recoverability of long-lived assets;
stock-based compensation expense and related assumptions;
income tax uncertainties and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets;
performance obligations within a contract and the determination of standalone selling price (“SSP”) for each performance obligation; and
the fair value of the convertible notes.
In addition, management’s assessment of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern involves an estimation of the amount and timing of future cash inflows and outflows. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, that are not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed considering changes in circumstances, facts, or experience. Changes in estimates and assumptions are reflected in reported results in the period in which they become known.
Segment Information
The Company operates as one operating and reportable segment. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer serves as the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) and manages the Company’s operations on a consolidated basis for the purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. Factors used in determining the reportable segment include the nature of the Company’s activities, its organizational and reporting structure, and the type of information reviewed by the CODM. The CODM reviews significant segment expenses based on financial information presented on a consolidated basis for the purposes of making operating decisions, assessing financial performance and allocating resources (See Note 23).
Risks and Uncertainties
The Company is subject to risks and uncertainties common to companies in the biopharmaceutical and diagnostic test industries, including, but not limited to, risks associated with failure or unsatisfactory results of nonclinical and clinical studies, the need for significant capital to fund clinical trials and development of its diagnostic test candidates, dependence on strategic relationships with collaboration partners and key personnel, the ability to develop, secure, and protect proprietary technology rights, compliance with government regulations, the development of technological innovations by competitors, and dependence on third-party service providers.
The Company relies on a limited number of third-party manufacturers and service providers, some of whom are sole suppliers or service providers, for a portion of the components, accessories, reagents, materials, and equipment that
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Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
it uses in its operations. A disruption or interruption in supply from these suppliers, or in the operations of such suppliers, would negatively impact the Company’s business, supply chain, and laboratory operations.
The Company’s business and operations may be affected by worldwide economic conditions, which may continue to be impacted by global macroeconomic challenges, such as the effects of the ongoing geopolitical conflicts in Venezuela, Ukraine, and the Middle East, tensions in U.S.–China relations, tensions in U.S.–Canada and Mexico relations related to tariffs, and uncertainty in the financial markets, including disruptions in the banking industry and inflationary trends.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents include cash deposits in banks and all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash (maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase).
Restricted cash consists of funds held or designated to satisfy the requirements of certain agreements that are restricted in their use. As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, the Company’s restricted cash consisted of cash deposits required to support irrevocable standby letters of credit provided to the landlord pursuant to certain lease agreements. The Company determines current or non-current classification of restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets based on the expected duration of the restriction. The Company’s restricted cash totaled $9.1 million at December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
Marketable Securities
Investments in marketable securities are held in custodial accounts at a financial institution and managed by the Company’s investment advisor based on the Company’s investment policy guidelines. The Company considers all highly liquid investments in securities with a maturity of greater than three months at the time of purchase to be marketable securities. The Company classifies its marketable securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation at each balance sheet date. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income until realized.
The amended guidance from ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, requires the measurement of expected credit losses for available-for-sale debt securities held at the reporting date over the remaining life based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company evaluates its investment portfolio under the available-for-sale debt securities impairment model guidance.
Concentrations of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk include cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities. The Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash are maintained in bank deposit accounts and money market funds that regularly exceed federally insured limits. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of default by the financial institutions holding its cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the extent account balances exceed the amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. However, the Company minimizes the risks by investing cash that is not required for immediate operating needs primarily in highly liquid financial instruments. The Company has established guidelines relative to diversification and maturities of investments to maintain safety and liquidity. The Company has not historically experienced any significant credit losses related to these financial instruments and does not believe that it is exposed to any significant credit risk related to these financial instruments.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company utilizes fair value measurement guidance prescribed by accounting standards to value its financial instruments. The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy for financial instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the Company’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are
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Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Fair value is defined as the exchange price, or exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy contains three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable. These levels are as follows:
Level 1—inputs, which include unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access;
Level 2— inputs, which include observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3— inputs, which include unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the underlying asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include those whose fair value measurements are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar valuation techniques, as well as significant management judgment or estimation.
To the extent the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
Marketable securities that are classified as available-for-sale are recorded at estimated fair value and are included in Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company classifies its money market funds and U.S. treasury securities, which are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets with no valuation adjustment, as Level 1 assets within the fair value hierarchy. Marketable securities in U.S. government agency securities, certain U.S. treasury securities and commercial paper are classified as Level 2 assets within the fair value hierarchy as the fair value of these marketable securities is based on market prices from a variety of industry standard data providers and generally represents quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or has been derived from observable market data (see Note 5).
The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The carrying value of cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and convertible note, related party approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of those instruments. The fair value of intangible assets is determined using methodologies such as the multi-period excess earnings method and the discounted cash-flow method, which require the use of significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represent Level 3 measurements (see Note 3). Fair value estimates of the Company’s financial instruments are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information.
Convertible Note, at fair value
ASC 825, Financial Instruments, provides a fair value option election that allows entities to make an irrevocable election of fair value as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain eligible financial assets and liabilities. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value pursuant to this guidance are required to be reported separately in the consolidated balance sheets or the footnotes from those instruments using another measurement method. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings.
The Company elected to measure the Convertible Note issued to Exact Sciences Corporation (the “Exact Convertible Note”) using the fair value option at each reporting date. See Note 18 for more information regarding the Convertible Note issued to Exact Sciences.
Convertible Note with a related party
The Company did not elect the fair value option for the Convertible Note with a related party. The Convertible Note with a related party was accounted for using the interest method under ASC 835-30, Interest – Imputation of Interest (“ASC 835-30”). See Note 18 for more information regarding the Convertible Note entered into with a related party during the period.
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Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed over estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method, once the asset is installed and placed into service. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining term of the lease. Maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated balance sheets and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations in the period realized.
The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:
 
Estimated Useful Life (in years)
Machinery and equipment
5 years
Computer software
3 years
Computer equipment
2 - 5 years
Laboratory equipment
5 years
Furniture and fixtures
7 years
Leasehold improvements
Shorter of estimated useful life or remaining lease term
Business Combinations
Business Combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition method requires identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including contingencies, to be recorded at the fair value determined at the acquisition date, which is the date that the acquirer obtains control of the acquired business. The Company determines whether substantially all of the gross assets acquired are concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, and whether the assets and activities transferred include inputs and substantive processes that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs, which would constitute a business. If the acquired assets and activities constitute a business, the Company accounts for the transaction as a business combination and determines the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill represents the purchase price over the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The operating results of acquired businesses are included in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations from the date of acquisition.
Purchased intangible assets are recorded at fair value. The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to value intangible assets. Significant judgment is used in determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as identified intangible assets and their estimated useful lives. Fair value and useful life determinations may be based on valuations that utilize among other factors, estimates of revenue growth rates, operating expenses, integration costs, obsolescence factors, future expected cash flows and discount rates attributable to completed technology and other acquired intangible assets. When estimating the assumptions to be used in the valuation, the Company includes a consideration of current industry information, market and economic trends, historical results of the acquired business, and other relevant factors. Adjustments to fair values of assets and liabilities made after the end of the measurement period are recorded within operating results. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company’s amortizable intangible assets include developed technology and customer relationships, which are amortized using a straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Finite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment.
In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, goodwill is not amortized but is tested on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in business climate, increased competition, or other economic conditions.
The Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis during its fourth quarter each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
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Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
amount of such assets may not be recoverable. ASC 350 allows an optional one-step qualitative assessment, prior to a quantitative assessment test, to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value. Qualitative factors considered in this assessment include industry and market conditions, overall financial performance, and other relevant events and factors affecting the Company’s business. Based on the quantitative and qualitative assessment, if it is determined that the fair value of goodwill is more likely than not to be less than its carrying amount, the fair value of a reporting unit will be calculated and compared with its carrying amount and an impairment charge will be recognized for the amount that the carrying value exceeds the fair value. The Company did not record any impairment of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
ASC 360 is applicable to all long-lived assets subject to amortization that are classified as held and used, regardless of whether they are tangible or intangible. Assets subject to this guidance include property and equipment, assets acquired under capital leases, long-term prepaid assets, and finite-lived intangible assets. The Company reviews long-lived assets classified as held and used for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset group may not be recoverable.
Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Leases
Operating leases primarily include lease arrangements for the Company’s corporate headquarters, laboratory facilities, and warehouse facilities (see Note 10). Operating leases with a term of more than one year are included in operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease ROU assets are recognized in Property and equipment, net on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
The Company determines if an arrangement includes a lease at the inception of the agreement. For each of the Company’s lease arrangements, the Company records a ROU asset representing the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and a lease liability representing the Company’s obligation to make lease payments. Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the net present value of the remaining future minimum lease payments over the lease term. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the lease liabilities, as the Company’s leases generally do not provide an implicit rate. The incremental borrowing rate represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur at lease inception to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the term of the lease within a particular currency environment. ROU assets initially equal the lease liability, adjusted for any prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs incurred, less any lease incentives received. Lease expense for the Company’s operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and variable lease costs are expensed as incurred. The Company has lease arrangements with lease and non-lease components. The Company has elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for its leased assets and accounts for all lease and non-lease components of its agreements as a single lease component. The Company also elected the practical expedient not to apply the recognition and measurement requirements to short-term leases in which ROU assets and lease liabilities are not recognized for leases with terms of 12 months or less as of the lease commencement date.
Certain of the Company’s leases include renewal options which allow the Company to, at its election, renew or extend the lease for a fixed or indefinite period of time. These renewal periods are included in the lease terms when the Company is reasonably certain the options will be exercised based on an assessment of economic factors present as of the lease commencement date.
The Company also leases certain equipment used for R&D activities under finance lease agreements. An asset and a corresponding liability for the finance lease obligations are established for the cost of a finance lease. Finance lease assets are included in property and equipment and are immaterial as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
Convertible Preferred Stock
The Company records convertible preferred stock at fair value on the dates of issuance, net of issuance costs. The Company classifies convertible preferred stock outside of stockholders’ deficit on its consolidated balance sheets as the requirements of triggering a deemed liquidation event are not within the Company’s control, including the sale or transfer of the Company by holders of the convertible preferred stock which could trigger redemption of the shares. In the event of a deemed liquidation event, the proceeds from the event are to be distributed in accordance with liquidation preferences (see Note 11). The Company will adjust the carrying value of the convertible preferred stock to their redemption values when it becomes probable that a liquidation event will occur. The Company did not accrete the value of the convertible preferred stock to the redemption values since a future change in control event was not considered probable as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. Subsequent adjustments of the carrying values to the ultimate redemption values will be made only when it becomes probable that such liquidation events will occur, causing the shares of convertible preferred stock to become redeemable. The Company also evaluates the features of its convertible preferred stock to determine if the features require bifurcation from the underlying shares, by evaluating if they are clearly and closely related to the underlying shares and if they do, or do not, meet the definition of a derivative.
Treasury Stock
The Company accounts for treasury stock under the cost method, which recognizes the entire cost of the acquired stock, as a reduction in additional paid-in-capital, as the Company has no retained earnings, and is presented as treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheets. Reacquired common or preferred shares may be retired by resolution of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or based on the terms of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as may be amended from time to time, and resume the status of authorized and unissued common stock. Upon the formal retirement of treasury shares, the common stock balance is reduced for the par value of the shares. The excess of the acquisition cost of repurchased shares over the par value is recognized in additional paid-in capital. All retired treasury shares revert to the status of authorized but unissued shares.
Revenue Recognition
The Company analyzes its collaboration and license arrangements to assess whether such arrangements, or transactions between arrangement participants, involve joint operating activities performed by parties that are both active participants in the activities and exposed to significant risks and rewards dependent on the commercial success of such activities or are more akin to a vendor-customer relationship. In making this evaluation, the Company considers whether the activities of the collaboration and license are considered to be distinct and deemed to be within the scope of the ASC 808 — Collaborative Agreements or those that are more reflective of a vendor-customer relationship and, therefore, within the scope of ASC 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This assessment is performed throughout the life of the arrangement based on changes in the responsibilities of all parties in the arrangement.
For arrangements or transactions between arrangement participants determined to be within the scope ASC 606, the Company evaluates the term of the arrangement and recognizes revenue when the customer obtains control of promised goods or services in a contract for an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. For contracts with customers, the Company applies the following five-step model in order to determine this amount: (1) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (2) determination of whether the promised goods or services are performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (3) measurement of the transaction price, including the constraint on variable consideration; (4) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.
As part of the accounting for these arrangements, the Company must use its judgment to determine: (a) the number of performance obligations based on the determination under step (2) above; (b) the transaction price under step (3) above; (c) the stand-alone selling price for each performance obligation identified in the contract for the allocation of transaction price in step (4) above; and (d) the contract term and pattern of satisfaction of the performance obligations under step (5) above. The Company also uses judgment to determine whether milestones or other variable consideration, except for royalties, should be included in the transaction price as described further below. The
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Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation on a relative stand-alone selling price basis, for which the Company recognizes revenue as or when the performance obligations under the contract are satisfied. The Company evaluates the measure of progress each reporting period and, if necessary, adjusts the measure of performance and related revenue recognition.
At the inception of each arrangement that includes milestone payments, the Company evaluates whether the milestones are considered probable of being achieved and estimates the amount to be included in the transaction price using the most likely amount method. If it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur, the associated milestone value is included in the transaction price. Milestone payments that are not within the control of the Company or the licensee, such as regulatory approvals, are not considered probable of being achieved until those approvals are received. The Company evaluates factors such as the scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and other risks that must be overcome to achieve the particular milestone in making this assessment. There is considerable judgment involved in determining whether it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur. At the end of each reporting period, the Company reevaluates the probability of achievement of all milestones that were constrained and, if necessary, adjusts its estimate of the overall transaction price. Any such adjustments are recorded on a cumulative catch-up basis, which would affect revenues and earnings or losses in the period of adjustment.
For arrangements that include sales-based royalties, including milestone payments based on sales thresholds, and for which the license is deemed to be the predominant item to which the royalties relate, the Company recognizes revenue at the later of (i) when the related sales occur, or (ii) when the performance obligation to which some or all of the royalty has been allocated has been satisfied (or partially satisfied). To date, the Company has not recognized any royalty revenue resulting from any of our arrangements. The accounting for these arrangements requires us to develop estimates and assumptions that require judgment. These estimates may include items such as forecasted revenues or costs, development timelines, discount rates, and probabilities of technical and regulatory success. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.
The Company records accounts receivable when its right to receive consideration is solely based on the passage of time. Amounts received prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria are recorded as deferred revenue in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Amounts expected to be recognized as revenue within one year following the balance sheet date are classified as deferred revenue, current. Amounts not expected to be recognized as revenue within one year following the balance sheet date are classified as deferred revenue, non-current. Payment terms and conditions generally require payment within 60 days of invoicing. See Note 16, Revenues, for more information.
Cost of Services
Cost of services reflect the aggregate costs incurred in delivering the Company’s products and services and is composed of material and service costs including personnel costs, cost of consumables, kits, contract maintenance, labor, and freight associated with the service and other revenue.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and Development (“R&D”) costs are expensed as incurred. R&D costs include, but are not limited to, salaries and benefits, stock-based compensation expenses, reagents and laboratory supplies and equipment, consulting costs, as well as external R&D expenses incurred under arrangements with third parties, and other overhead expenses and costs. Payments, including non-refundable advance payments, made prior to the receipt of goods or services to be used in R&D activities are deferred and recognized as expense in the period in which the related goods are received or services are rendered. Costs to develop the Company’s technology capabilities are recorded as R&D expenses unless they meet the criteria to be capitalized as internal-use software costs. No costs have been capitalized through December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The Company does not capitalize pre-launch inventory costs until it obtains premarket regulatory approval for its diagnostic tests and future economic benefits are expected to be realized. Until regulatory approval is obtained, materials, equipment, and validation costs associated with the Company’s diagnostic workflow process that do not have an alternative future use are expensed as R&D costs. Accordingly, no inventory costs have been capitalized as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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Clinical and pre-clinical trial costs are a component of R&D expenses. The Company accrues and expenses clinical and pre-clinical trial activities performed by third parties based upon actual work completed in accordance with agreements established with its service providers.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company awards stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to directors and employees. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation plans using the fair value recognition and measurement provisions under U.S. GAAP.
For equity awards that vest subject to the satisfaction of service requirements, stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award. The Company recognizes forfeitures in the period in which such forfeiture occurs and records stock-based compensation expense as though all awards are expected to vest.
The Company estimates the grant date fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires the use of subjective assumptions. These assumptions include:
Expected Term— The expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and is determined using the simplified method in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107 and 110 (based on the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term);
Expected Volatility— The expected stock price volatility assumption was determined by examining the historical volatility for industry peers, as the Company did not have any trading history for its common stock. The Company expects to continue to utilize peer volatility until such time as it has adequate historical data regarding the volatility of its own traded common stock price;
Expected Risk Free Interest Rate— The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on U.S. Treasury instruments whose term was consistent with the expected term of the Company’s stock options; and
Expected Dividend Yield— The Company has never paid, and does not anticipate paying in the foreseeable future, cash dividends on its common stock. Consequently, an expected dividend yield of zero was used.
The Company determines RSU fair values based on the estimated fair value of the underlying common stock of the Company on the grant date of the award. The vesting of the Company’s RSUs is conditioned on the satisfaction of two vesting requirements: a time-based requirement and a Liquidity Event Requirement (LER). The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense for awards with a performance-based vesting condition over the requisite service period using the accelerated attribution method if the performance condition is deemed probable of being met.
The fair value of the Company’s common stock is determined by the Company’s board of directors with the assistance of management. The approach to estimating the fair value of the Company’s common stock is consistent with the methods outlined in American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation (the “Practice Aid”). In accordance with the Practice Aid, the Company determined the hybrid method was the most appropriate method for determining the fair value of the common stock based on the Company’s stage of development and other relevant factors. The hybrid method is a probability-weighted expected return method (“PWERM”), where the equity value in one or more scenarios is calculated using an option pricing model (“OPM”). The Company determined this was the most appropriate method for determining the fair value of the common stock based on the Company’s stage of development and other relevant factors. The PWERM is a scenario-based analysis that estimates the value per share of the common stock based on the probability-weighted present value of expected future equity values for the common stock, under various possible future liquidity event scenarios, considering the rights and preferences of each class of shares, and discounted for a lack of marketability. Under the hybrid method, an OPM was utilized to determine the fair value of the common stock in certain of the PWERM scenarios (capturing situations where the Company’s development path and future liquidity
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events were difficult to forecast), and potential exit events were explicitly modeled in the other PWERM scenarios. A discount for lack of marketability was applied to the value derived under each scenario to account for a lack of access to an active public market to estimate the common stock fair value.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred tax expense or benefit is the result of changes in deferred tax balances. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce all or a portion of deferred tax assets where it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences representing net future deductible amounts become deductible.
The Company is subject to income taxes in the US and foreign jurisdictions. Judgment is required in evaluating our uncertain tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes.
Recording an uncertain tax position involves various qualitative considerations, including evaluation of comparable and resolved tax exposures, applicability of tax laws, and likelihood of settlement. The Company recognizes and measures uncertain tax positions using a two-step approach set forth in authoritative guidance. The Company determines whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. If it is not more likely than not that a position will be sustained, none of the benefit attributable to the position is recognized. The tax benefit to be recognized for any tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is calculated as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon resolution of the contingency. Judgment is required to evaluate uncertain tax positions. The Company evaluates uncertain tax positions on a regular basis. The evaluations are based on a number of factors, including changes in facts and circumstances, changes in tax law, correspondence with tax authorities during the course of the audit, and effective settlement of audit issues.
Interest and Investment Income, net
Interest and investment income, net consists of interest income, amortization/accretion of purchase premiums/discounts for marketable securities, realized gains (losses) on sales of marketable securities, and expected credit losses, if any.
Interest expense
Interest expense consists primarily of coupon interest expense (cash interest), issuance costs and non-cash amortization of the debt discount on the convertible promissory note.
Net Loss Per Share
The Company calculates basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. The Company considers its convertible preferred stock to be participating securities as, in the event a dividend is paid on common stock, the holders of convertible preferred stock and unvested shares of common stock would be entitled to receive dividends on a basis consistent with the common stockholders. The net loss attributable to common stockholders is not allocated to the convertible preferred stock as the holders of those securities do not have a contractual obligation to share in losses.
Under the two-class method, basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, without consideration of potential dilutive securities. Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potential dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the period if the effect is dilutive. During all periods presented, the Company incurred net losses attributable to common stockholders. Accordingly, the effect of any common stock equivalents would have been anti-dilutive during those periods and are not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders. See Note 14 for further information.
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Deferred Offering Costs
The Company capitalizes certain legal, accounting and other third-party fees that are directly related to the Company’s in-process equity financings until such financings are consummated. After consummation of the equity financing, these costs are recorded as a reduction of the proceeds received as a result of the equity financing. Should a planned equity financing be abandoned, terminated or significantly delayed, the deferred offering costs will be immediately written off to general and administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has recorded $4.5 million of deferred offering costs in Other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets. There were no deferred offering costs as of December 31, 2024.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which requires companies to make additional disclosures on an annual basis related to specific categories in the rate reconciliation, provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, and disclose additional information about income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. For public business entities, ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. For other entities, it is effective for annual periods beginning a year later. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this pronouncement prospectively for the annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2025. The adoption of ASU impacts the Company’s annual disclosures only, which are reflected herein Note 15—Taxes to the consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which is intended to improve disclosures by requiring additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements on an annual and interim basis. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The standard updates may be applied on either a prospective or retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the disclosure requirements related to this new standard.
In May 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-03, Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity, which revises current guidance for determining the accounting acquirer for a transaction effected primarily by exchanging equity interests in which the legal acquiree is a variable interest entity that meets the definition of a business. The amendments require that an entity consider the same factors that are currently required for determining which entity is the accounting acquirer in other acquisition transactions. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. The standard is required to be applied prospectively. The Company is evaluating adoption timing and the impact the standard will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.
Note 3— Acquisition of Oncimmune Ltd.
In May 2023, the Company acquired Oncimmune Ltd. and its subsidiary, Oncimmune Europe GmbH (collectively “Oncimmune”), a global immunodiagnostics developer with a commercial product, EarlyCDT Lung, which is a blood test that detects the elevated levels of autoantibodies generated by the body’s immune system of patients in the earliest stages of lung cancer. The acquisition of Oncimmune provides the Company with clinical and commercial resources to complement the Company’s frontline screening efforts. Oncimmune’s pipeline of autoantibody targets for other cancer indications is anticipated to augment the Company’s multiomics platform with additional non-tumor-derived signals to capture a more comprehensive view of the tumor microenvironment.
The Company purchased all of the outstanding stock in Oncimmune for total consideration of $16.2 million, with $1.6 million paid in cash to shareholders and $14.5 million paid in cash to existing lenders. The acquisition did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
The Company recognized intangible assets related to this acquisition of $5.5 million for acquired developed technology and $0.5 million for customer relationships, both with an estimated useful life of 6 years (see Note 4).
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Note 4— Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill
The following table presents details of intangible assets, net and goodwill as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2025
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Remaining
Weighted-
Average
Useful Life
(in years)
Intangible assets acquired:
 
 
 
 
Acquired developed technology
$5,509
$(2,498)
$3,011
3.4
Customer relationships
529
(240)
289
3.4
Total intangible assets acquired
$6,038
$(2,738)
$3,300
 
The following table presents details of intangible assets, net and goodwill as of December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2024
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Remaining
Weighted-
Average
Useful Life
(in years)
Intangible assets acquired:
 
 
 
 
Acquired developed technology
$5,509
$(1,524)
$3,985
4.4
Customer relationships
529
(146)
383
4.4
Total intangible assets acquired
$6,038
$(1,670)
$4,368
 
Amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets was $1.1 million and $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
The following table summarizes estimated future amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets, net (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
Total
2026
$1,006
2027
1,006
2028
1,006
2029
282
Total
$3,300
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Note 5—Fair Value Measurements
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires that certain assets and liabilities be reflected at their fair value. The fair value of these financial instruments is based on valuations that include inputs that can be classified within one of three levels of a hierarchy established by U.S. GAAP (see Note 2). The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and their respective input levels based on the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2025
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$40,320
$—
$
$40,320
U.S. treasury securities
29,638
29,638
Total cash equivalents
69,958
69,958
Short-term marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
U.S. treasury securities
138,106
138,106
Total short-term marketable securities
138,106
138,106
Total assets subject to fair value measurements on a recurring
208,064
208,064
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Convertible note, at fair value
$
$—
41,600
41,600
Total liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis
$
$—
$41,600
$41,600
 
December 31, 2024
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$50,295
$—
$—
$50,295
Total cash equivalents
50,295
50,295
Short-term marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
U.S. treasury securities
176,414
176,414
Total short-term marketable securities
176,414
176,414
Total assets subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis
$226,709
$—
$—
$226,709
There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the periods presented.
The fair value of the Exact Convertible Note was determined based on significant inputs not observable in the market, which causes them to be classified as a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the convertible note was determined as of the valuation date using a Monte Carlo Simulation Model. The methodology consists of simulating the value of the stock price to maturity or early conversion to determine the timing and amount of the debt payoff. The payoff amount is then discounted back to the valuation date considering a Company specific cost of debt.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation as of December 31, 2025 included the following:
Estimated Stock Price
$2.44
Credit Spread
8.9%
The fair value of the Exact Convertible Note may change significantly by the estimated stock price and credit spread, impacting the Company’s assumptions regarding probabilities of outcomes used to estimate the fair value. The estimates of fair value may not be indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange. Any
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increase or decrease in the fair value of the Company’s estimated stock price would result in an increase or decrease in the valuation of the Exact Convertible Note. A change in the credit spread would not impact the estimated fair value of the Company’s stock price. Accordingly, the use of a different market assumption may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts, and such changes could impact the Company’s results of operations in future periods. There was no significant change in the fair value of the Exact Convertible Note as of December 31, 2025.
Note 6— Investments in Marketable Securities
Investments in marketable available-for-sale securities consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2025
 
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gain
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
Estimated
Fair Value
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$40,320
$—
$—
$40,320
U.S. treasury securities
29,631
7
29,638
Total cash equivalents
69,951
7
69,958
Short-term marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
U.S. treasury securities
138,029
77
138,106
Total short-term marketable securities
138,029
77
138,106
Total assets measured at fair value
$207,980
$84
$—
$208,064
 
December 31, 2024
 
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gain
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
Estimated
Fair Value
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$50,295
$—
$—
$50,295
Total cash equivalents
50,295
50,295
Short-term marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
U.S. treasury securities
176,329
85
176,414
Total short-term marketable securities
176,329
85
176,414
Total assets measured at fair value
$226,624
$85
$—
$226,709
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has not realized any impairment charges on its marketable securities related to expected credit losses. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the aggregate difference between the amortized cost and fair value of each security in an unrealized loss position was deemed to be minimal. Since any provision for expected credit losses for a security is limited to the amount the fair value less than its amortized cost, no allowance for expected credit loss was deemed necessary as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. None of the available-for-sale securities held as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 have been in an unrealized loss position for more than one year. See Note 5 for further information regarding the fair value of the Company’s investments in marketable securities.
There were no long-term marketable securities as of December 31, 2025, and 2024.
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Note 7—Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in thousands):
 
December 31,
 
2025
2024
Leasehold improvements
$147,924
$148,909
Laboratory machinery and equipment
40,669
35,453
Machinery & Equipment
7,514
7,514
Computer hardware and software
4,905
4,941
Furniture and fixtures
4,140
4,140
Construction in progress
847
2,524
Subtotal
205,999
203,481
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
(50,223)
(29,615)
Total Property and equipment, net
$155,776
$173,866
Included in laboratory machinery and equipment is financing lease ROU assets, net of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024. Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was $23.3 million and $14.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively, and was recorded in both research and development expenses and general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Note 8—Accrued compensation and other related benefits
Accrued compensation and other related benefits consists of the following (in thousands):
 
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Accrued bonuses
$12,141
$10,888
Accrued payroll and related expenses
916
1,110
Accrued other compensation related benefits
367
366
Total Accrued compensation and other related benefits
$13,424
$12,364
Note 9—Commitment and Contingencies
Legal Contingencies
The Company may be, from time to time, a party to various disputes and claims arising from normal business activities. The Company accrues for loss contingencies when available information indicates that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of such liability can be reasonably estimated. For cases in which the Company believes that a reasonably possible loss exists, the Company discloses the facts and circumstances of the loss contingency, including an estimable range, if possible. Management believes that there are currently no claims or actions pending against the Company where the ultimate disposition could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
Indemnification Agreements
The Company has agreed to indemnify its officers and directors for certain events or occurrences, subject to certain limits, while the officer or director was serving at the Company’s request in such capacity. The maximum amount of potential future indemnification liability is unlimited; however, the Company holds directors’ and officers’ liability insurance which limits the Company’s exposure and may enable it to recover a portion of any future amounts paid.
In the normal course of business, the Company also enters into contracts and agreements with service providers and other parties with which it conducts business that contain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify the party against certain types of third-party claims. From time to time, the Company
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may receive indemnification claims under these contracts in the normal course of business. The Company has not experienced any material losses related to these indemnification provisions and has no material claims with respect thereto. The Company does not expect significant claims related to these indemnification provisions and, consequently, concluded that the fair value of any obligations is negligible, and no related accruals have been established. In the event that one or more of these matters were to result in a claim against the Company, an adverse outcome, including a judgment or settlement, may cause a material adverse effect on the Company’s future business, operating results, or financial condition.
Purchase Commitments
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements containing non-cancellable purchase commitments for goods and services with various parties. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has a non-cancellable cloud services agreement and has committed to purchase cloud computing services totaling $119.2 million over the remaining period of the agreement through January 31, 2029. Other non-cancellable unconditional purchase commitments having a remaining term over one year were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31
 
2026
$8,139
2027
8,250
 
$16,389
Note 10—Leases
The Company’s lease portfolio consists primarily of operating leases for its current corporate headquarters, laboratory facilities, and warehouse facilities, with lease terms ranging from 1 to 11 years. Certain of the Company’s operating leases contain optional renewal periods to extend the lease terms, which are not reasonably assured. As leases approach maturity, the Company considers various factors such as market conditions and the terms of any renewal options that may exist to determine whether it will renew the lease. Consequently, the Company does not include renewal options in its lease terms for calculating its lease liability, as the renewal options allow it to maintain operational flexibility and the Company is not reasonably certain it will exercise these renewal options at the time of the lease commencement. The Company’s operating leases include various covenants, indemnities, defaults, termination rights, security deposits and other provisions customary for lease transactions of this nature.
The Company’s most significant operating lease pertains to an 11-year lease agreement for approximately 335,419 square feet used as its corporate headquarters, office, and laboratory space in two buildings (building I and building III) located in Brisbane, California. The lease will continue for an initial term of 11 years, with options to extend the term for two successive five-year periods after the initial expiration date. The lease required the Company to deliver an irrevocable standby letter of credit to the lessor for the duration of the lease in the amount of $8.9 million, which may be drawn down by the lessor. The lease for buildings III and I commenced in February 2023 and March 2023, respectively, when the landlord delivered the premises to the Company for construction of certain tenant improvements. In connection with this lease, the landlord agreed to fund $78.9 million in tenant improvements, less approximately $1.0 million administration fee. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has incurred $77.9 million in certain tenant improvement costs, of which $77.9 million had been reimbursed by the landlord. The lease also requires the Company to pay additional amounts for operating and maintenance expenses. At the commencement dates, the lease resulted in an increase to ROU assets of $109.2 million and corresponding lease liabilities of $108.6 million, including net prepaid rent of $0.6 million.
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The components of lease costs were as follows (in thousands):
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Operating lease cost
$26,917
$31,382
Variable lease cost
10,877
8,283
Finance lease cost:
 
 
Finance lease amortization
182
276
Interest on finance lease liabilities
3
20
Total lease cost
$37,979
$39,961
Certain information related to the Company’s leases was as follows (in thousands):
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
 
Operating leases
$37,476
$14,042
Finance leases
$159
$256
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
 
 
Operating leases
$3
$8,708
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
 
 
Operating leases
9.0
9.9
Finance leases
0.6
Weighted-average discount rate:
 
 
Operating leases
11.3%
11.3%
Finance leases
—%
7.5%
The following table summarizes the Company’s future principal contractual obligations for lease commitments as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
Operating
Leases
Finance
Leases
Total
2026
$31,837
$—
$31,837
2027
32,872
32,872
2028
33,944
33,944
2029
35,053
35,053
2030
36,201
36,201
Thereafter
165,841
165,841
Total undiscounted lease payments
335,748
335,748
Less: Imputed interest
(126,619)
(126,619)
Total lease liabilities
209,129
209,129
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities
10,114
10,114
Non-current lease liabilities
$199,015
$—
$199,015
Note 11—Convertible Preferred Stock
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company sold an aggregate of 35.7 million shares of Series F preferred stock at $7.39866 per share for gross cash proceeds of $264.0 million. The issuance of the Series F convertible preferred stock triggered the anti-dilution protection provision for Series D and E preferred stockholders. As a result, the Company recorded a $6.9 million deemed dividend for the change in fair value of the Series D and E convertible
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preferred stock before and after the anti-dilution adjustment. The fair value of the Series D and E convertible preferred stock was determined using a “with-and-without” model under which the equity value of the Company was allocated to each class of shares using a hybrid method both before and after the anti-dilution adjustment.
The following table summarizes the information and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of the Company’s preferred stock at the modification date:
Risk-free interest rate
4.22%
Expected volatility
76.9%
Expected term (in years)
0.92 – 1.92
Expected dividend yield
0.0%
The Company’s redeemable convertible preferred stock as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, consisted of the following:
 
Shares
Authorized
Shares
Issued and
Outstanding
Original
Issue Price
Aggregate
Liquidation
Preference
Net Carrying
Value
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
Series Seed-1 preferred
3,360,000
3,360,000
$0.23810
$800
$800
Series Seed-2 preferred
9,092,395
9,092,395
$0.61051
5,551
5,551
Series A preferred
22,660,320
22,660,320
$3.07255
69,625
69,518
Series B preferred
36,207,457
36,207,457
$4.55707
165,000
164,659
Series C preferred
40,826,799
40,826,799
$6.61330
270,000
269,679
Series D preferred
39,775,664
39,775,644
$7.52334
299,246
299,151
Series E preferred
25,284,991
24,942,143
$11.10351
276,945
290,567
Series F preferred
36,493,093
35,677,074
$7.39866
263,963
263,655
Total
213,700,719
212,541,832
 
$1,351,130
$1,363,580
The Company evaluated the rights, preferences, and privileges of each series of convertible preferred stock and concluded that there were no freestanding derivative instruments or any embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation. As of December 31, 2025, the convertible preferred stock has the following rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions:
Dividends Rights – The holders of shares of convertible preferred stock (the “preferred stockholders”) are entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends, as adjusted for stock splits, dividends, reclassifications or the like, prior and in preference to any declaration or payment of any dividends to the holders of shares of the Company’s common stock (“common stock,” and the holders of common stock, the “common stockholders”), when and if declared by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), at a rate of 6.0% of the applicable Original Issue Price (as defined) per annum on each outstanding share of convertible preferred stock. The Board has not declared any dividends to date.
Voting Rights – The preferred stockholders are entitled to voting rights equal to the number of whole shares of common stock into which each share of convertible preferred stock could be converted. In addition, so long as at least 2,000,000 shares of Series A preferred stock are outstanding, the holders of shares of Series A preferred stock, voting together as a separate class, are entitled to elect one member of the Board. So long as at least 2,000,000 shares of Series B preferred stock are outstanding, the holders of shares of Series B preferred stock, voting together as a separate class, are entitled to elect one member of the Board. So long as at least 2,000,000 shares of Series C preferred stock are outstanding, the holders of shares of Series C preferred stock, voting together as a separate class, are entitled to elect one member of the Board. So long as at least 2,000,000 shares of Series E preferred stock are outstanding, the holders of shares of Series E preferred stock, voting together as a separate class, are entitled to elect two members of the Board. The common stockholders, voting exclusively and as a separate class, are entitled to elect one member of the Board. The preferred stockholders and the common stockholders, voting together as a single class on an as-converted basis, are entitled to elect any remaining members of the Board.
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Liquidation Rights – In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, including certain mergers, consolidations, and asset sales, either voluntary or involuntary, the holders of shares of convertible preferred stock then outstanding, on a pari passu basis, are entitled to receive, prior to and in preference to the common stockholders, an amount equal to the greater of (i) the applicable Original Issue Price, plus declared but unpaid dividends, or (ii) such amount per share as would have been payable had all shares of convertible preferred stock been converted into shares of common stock, as adjusted for stock splits, dividends, reclassifications or the like. If, upon occurrence of such an event, the assets and funds distributed among the holders of shares of convertible preferred stock are insufficient to permit the above payment to such holders, then the assets and funds of the Company legally available for distribution to the holders of shares of convertible preferred stock will be distributed ratably among the holders in proportion to the preferential amount each such holder is otherwise entitled to receive. Following these payments, the remaining assets and surplus funds of the Company, if any, will be distributed ratably among the common stockholders based on the number of shares of common stock held.
Redemption Rights – The convertible preferred stock is not redeemable by the preferred stockholders except in connection with a Deemed Liquidation Event (as defined) which does not include the dissolution of the Company.
Conversion Rights – Each share of preferred stock is convertible at the option of the holder at any time after the date of issuance into the number of shares of common stock determined by dividing the Original Issue Price by the Conversion Price (as defined). The Conversion Price for each series of convertible preferred stock was initially equal to the Original Issue Price for such series, and as of December 31, 2025, each share of convertible preferred stock (other than for the Series D and E preferred stock) is convertible into one share of common stock. The issuance of the Series F preferred stock triggered the anti-dilution protection provision for the Series D and E preferred stock. As a result, the Conversion Price per share for each of the Series D and E preferred stock was adjusted from $7.54230 and $11.6670 to $7.52334 and $11.10351, respectively, and accordingly, each share of Series D and E preferred stock is convertible into 1.0025 and 1.0507 shares of common stock. Shares of convertible preferred stock automatically convert into shares of common stock upon the earlier of (i) the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of common stock where the gross proceeds to the Company are not less than $100.0 million, or (ii) the vote or written consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock voting together as a single class on an as-converted basis and the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series C, D, E, and F preferred stock voting together as a single class on an as-converted basis.
Registration Rights – The preferred stockholders have the right to request the Company to file certain registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the registration of shares related to the convertible preferred stock. The obligations of the Company regarding such registration rights include, but are not limited to, reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective, keep such registration statement effective for up to 120 days, prepare and file amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection with such registration statement, and notify each selling holder, promptly after the Company receives notice thereof, of the time when such registration statement has been declared effective or a supplement to any prospectus forming a part of such registration statement has been filed. The terms of the registration rights provide for the payment of certain expenses related to the registration of the shares, including a capped reimbursement of legal fees of a single special counsel for the preferred stockholders but do not impose any obligations for the Company to pay additional consideration to the holders in case a registration statement is not declared effective.
Note 12—Common Stock
The Company’s Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated September 23, 2022, authorizes the Company to issue 250,662,559 shares of common stock. In January 2024, the Company adopted the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, pursuant to which the number of shares of all classes of stock which the Company shall have authority to issue was increased to (i) 302,184,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share and (ii) 213,700,719 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share. The rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions of the convertible preferred stock is consistent in all material respects with the disclosures presented in Note 11.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
The Company has reserved shares for the issuance of common stock as follows:
 
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Convertible preferred stock common stock equivalent, if converted
213,907,881
213,907,881
Shares available for issuance under 2016 Equity Incentive Plan
10,804,104
25,715,531
Stock-based awards outstanding
43,985,142
29,367,600
Warrants to purchase common stock
478,060
478,060
Convertible notes(1)
17,170,902
Total
286,346,089
269,469,072
(1)
The Company reasonably assumed the Convertible Notes will convert upon a public listing as defined in Note 18.
Retirement of the Treasury Shares
In 2019, the Company repurchased 3,274,353 shares of common stock, which were not retired, and recorded $2.6 million of treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheet at that time. There was no change to the treasury stock since the repurchase in 2019, and the treasury stock remained at $2.6 million as of December 31, 2024. In February 2025, the Board of Directors approved the retirement of the 3,274,353 shares of common stock that were repurchased by the Company in 2019. Upon the formal retirement of treasury shares, the acquisition cost of repurchased shares of $2.6 million was reclassified out of treasury stock and recognized in additional paid-in capital. The retired treasury shares revert to the status of authorized and unissued common shares.
Note 13—Stock-Based Compensation
2016 Equity Incentive Plan
In May 2016, the Company adopted the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2016 Amended Plan”). The Company’s employees, directors, officers, and consultants are eligible to receive awards under the 2016 Amended Plan. Under the 2016 Amended Plan, the Company may issue incentive stock options (“ISOs”), non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”), and other stock awards. In January 2024, the Board approved and adopted an amendment to the 2016 Amended Plan to increase the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock reserved for issuance of awards thereunder by 12,355,959 shares, from 62,941,738 shares to 75,297,697 shares. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 10.8 million shares of common stock were available for future issuance under the 2016 Amended Plan.
Stock Options
Each non-statutory stock option granted under the 2016 Amended Plan has an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value of a share of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. Each ISO granted under the 2016 Amended Plan has an exercise price per share not less than the fair value of a share of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. Options granted under the 2016 Amended Plan expire no later than 10 years from the date of grant. For a 10% shareholder, the exercise price of an ISO granted is at least 110% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant with an expiration period of 5 years from the grant date. Options granted to newly hired employees generally vest over a four-year period with 25% vesting at the end of one year and the remaining vesting monthly thereafter. The Company may grant options under different vesting schedules.
The Company may allow employees to exercise options granted under the 2016 Amended Plan prior to vesting. The unvested shares are subject to the Company’s repurchase right at the original purchase price in the event the optionee’s employment is terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily. The proceeds are initially recorded as an accrued liability from the early exercise of stock options and reclassified to common stock as the Company’s repurchase right lapses. As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, there were no unvested shares outstanding.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity:
 
Number of
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding – December 31, 2024
27,066,270
$3.10
7.1
$28,242
Granted
4,992,451
$3.93
 
 
Exercised
(293,885)
$2.54
 
 
Forfeited or canceled
(2,251,936)
$3.82
 
 
Outstanding – December 31, 2025
29,512,900
$3.19
6.6
$​2,483
Exercisable – December 31, 2025
23,203,315
$3.04
6.1
$​2,483
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the pre-tax difference between the underlying common stock fair value and the weighted average exercise price of the stock options. The calculation excludes any stock options with an exercise price higher than the fair value of the Company’s common stock as of December 31, 2025.
As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, there were 23,203,315, and 11,812,686 vested stock options outstanding, respectively.
The Company estimated the fair value of each stock option on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model applying the weighted-average assumptions in the following table:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Expected term (in years)
6.0
5.9
Expected volatility
68.8%
70.5%
Risk-free interest rate
4.0%
4.1%
Expected dividend yield
—%
—%
Additional information regarding stock options is set forth below (in thousands, except per share data):
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Intrinsic value of options exercised
$237
$2,072
Grant date fair value of options vested
$9,278
$14,409
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share of options granted
$3.93
$4.84
Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Awards
The vesting of RSUs is conditioned on the satisfaction of two vesting requirements before the expiration date or earlier termination of the RSUs pursuant to the 2016 Amended Plan or the RSU Agreement: a time- and service-based requirement and a Liquidity Event Requirement. The Liquidity Event Requirement will be satisfied on the earliest to occur of: (i) the date that is the earlier of (1) six months after the effective date of an initial public offering of the Company and (2) March 15 of the calendar year following the year in which the initial public offering was declared effective; and (ii) the date of a change of control (as defined). Since the satisfaction of the Liquidity Event Requirement involves numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, the performance condition is not deemed to be probable until the event actually occurs. Accordingly, no stock-based compensation expense for RSUs has been recognized to date and none of the RSUs have satisfied the two-tiered vesting requirement as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) are grants of the Company’s common stock where the rights of the recipient are restricted until the shares are completely vested or there is a lapse in restrictions.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU and RSA activity:
 
Number of
RSUs and
RSAs
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value Per
Share
Outstanding – December 31, 2024
10,052,224
$3.54
Granted
5,498,038
$3.70
Forfeited or canceled
(1,078,020)
$3.83
Outstanding – December 31, 2025
14,472,242
$3.58
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense was as follows (in thousands):
 
Year Ended December 31,
Stock-based compensation recognized as:
2025
2024
R&D expenses
$5,241
$5,915
G&A expenses
5,314
13,367
Total
$10,555
$19,282
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company entered into a Separation Agreement with its former Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, the Company modified the terms of certain outstanding stock options, accelerating the vesting of 1,063,867 outstanding stock options, which was determined to be an improbable-to-probable (Type III) modification. The Company also amended the post-separation exercise period of 6,687,027 shares of vested and unexercised stock options as of the date of separation, which was determined to be a probable-to-probable (Type I) modification. This resulted in the recognition of $7.6 million of incremental stock-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2025, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense was approximately $69.4 million and consisted of $17.6 million related to stock options that are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.4 years, and $51.8 million related to RSUs with performance conditions that are not considered probable of vesting.
Note 14—Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
Included in the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were 428,560 vested shares related to a warrant to purchase the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share (“Penny Warrants”). Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is calculated as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Numerator:
 
 
Net loss
$(219,343)
$(274,421)
Deemed dividends
(6,852)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$(219,343)
$(281,273)
Denominator:
 
 
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding – basic and diluted
26,497,083
26,138,181
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders – basic and diluted
$(8.28)
$(10.76)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
The following outstanding potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per common share, as their effect is anti-dilutive:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Convertible preferred stock
213,907,881
213,907,881
Options to purchase common stock
29,512,900
19,315,376
Restricted stock units issued and outstanding
14,472,242
10,052,224
Warrants to purchase common stock
49,500
49,500
Convertible notes
17,170,902
0
Total
275,113,425
243,324,981
Note 15—Taxes
The Company has not recorded any income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 due to its history of operating losses. The Company has generated net operating losses (“NOLs”) since inception and has established a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of realizing such assets.
For financial reporting purposes, loss before income taxes includes the following components (in thousands):
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Domestic
$(218,554)
$(273,488)
Foreign
(789)
(933)
Loss before income taxes
$(219,343)
$(274,421)
The Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2025 is different from the federal statutory income tax rate primarily due to the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets as a result of insufficient sources of income.
The reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2025 is as follows:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
US federal statutory tax rate
$(46,062)
21.0%
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect(1)
(1,019)
0.5%
Research and development credits
(5,290)
2.4%
Change in valuation allowance (federal)
48,569
(22.2)%
Nondeductible items:
 
 
Stock-based compensation
1,098
(0.5)%
Other permanent adjustments
464
(0.2)%
Worldwide changes in unrecognized tax benefits
1,117
(0.5)%
Other:
 
 
Cumulative deferred true-up
958
(0.4)%
Foreign tax effects
165
(0.1)%
Total provision for income taxes
$
%
(1)
For the year ended December 31, 2025, California comprises the majority of the tax effect in this category.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) was enacted on July 4, 2025, which allows for immediate expensing of domestic research and experimentation costs, accelerated tax depreciation on eligible capital expenditures, and other tax law changes impacting 2025, and certain changes effective in 2026. The Company has analyzed and reflected the changes in the results for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 is as follows, prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2024
Income tax benefit at the federal statutory level
$(57,628)
21.0%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
(21,112)
7.7%
Research and development credits
(6,661)
2.4%
Stock-based compensation
1,106
(0.4)%
Other permanent adjustments
161
(0.1)%
Foreign rate differential
196
(0.1)%
Change in valuation allowance
83,938
(30.5)%
Total provision for income taxes
$
%
Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025, and 2024 are as follows (in thousands):
 
December 31,
 
2025
2024
Deferred tax assets
 
 
Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards
$256,924
$189,614
Research and development credits
50,765
48,159
Capitalized research and development costs
64,202
87,897
Lease liabilities
56,638
61,775
Stock-based compensation
7,420
7,965
Long-term license option liability
4,053
Reserves and accruals
3,389
3,521
Other
317
258
Gross deferred tax assets
443,708
399,189
Less: valuation allowance
(391,639)
(347,408)
Total deferred tax assets
52,069
51,781
Deferred tax liabilities
 
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
(26,364)
(27,238)
Depreciation
(19,041)
(23,415)
Intangibles
(625)
(1,128)
Convertible Notes
(6,039)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(52,069)
(51,781)
Net deferred tax assets
$
$
The Company assesses the realizability of the deferred tax assets at each balance sheet date by considering both positive and negative evidence in order to determine the amount which is more likely than not to be realized and records a valuation allowance as necessary. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon future earnings, if any, the timing and amount of which are uncertain. Due to the Company’s cumulative loss position which provides significant negative evidence, which is difficult to overcome, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $391.6 million and $347.4 million as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively, representing the portion of the deferred tax asset
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that is not more likely than not to be realized. During the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, the valuation allowance increased by $44.2 million and $90.4 million, respectively, which was primarily due to increase in the Company’s NOLs for the periods. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted for future factors that would impact the assessment of the objective and subjective evidence of the Company. The Company will continue to assess the realizability of deferred tax assets at each balance sheet date in order to determine the proper amount, if any, required for a valuation allowance.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had the following in relation to net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards (in thousands):
 
Amount
Expiration (years)
Net operating losses, federal (post-December 31, 2017)
892,963
Indefinite
Net operating losses, federal (pre-January 1, 2018)
21,231
2036-2037
Net operating losses, state
825,132
2036-2045
Net operating losses, foreign
30,165
Indefinite
Research and development tax credits, federal
50,775
2036-2045
Research and development tax credits, state
27,936
Indefinite
Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 382 (“IRC 382”), the utilization of a corporation’s net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be limited following a greater than 50% change in ownership over a three-year period. Any unused annual limitation may be carried forward to future years for the balance of the NOL and tax credit carryforward period. Under these rules prior ownership changes may have created a limitation in the Company’s ability to use certain tax carryforwards on a yearly basis. Additionally, certain state operating losses may also be limited. The NOL carryforwards reflected in the deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 have not been adjusted to reflect any limitations from changes in ownership. The Company has not performed any ownership change analysis under IRC 382 and there is a risk that changes in ownership may have occurred. If a change in ownership were to have occurred, NOL and tax credit carryforwards could be eliminated or restricted. If eliminated, the related asset would be removed from the deferred tax asset schedule with a corresponding reduction in the valuation allowance.
Activity related to unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
Unrecognized tax benefits – beginning of period
$20,961
$16,812
Increases related to prior year’s tax positions
24
Increases related to current year’s tax positions
2,853
4,149
Unrecognized tax benefits – end of period
$23,838
$20,961
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal, various state jurisdictions, and foreign jurisdictions and is not under examination by any of the taxing authorities in these jurisdictions. Due to the Company’s history of net operating losses since inception, substantially all of the tax years remain open to examination. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense and include accrued interest and penalties with the related income tax liability in its consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, the Company had no accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
Note 16—Revenue
Exclusive License Agreement with Exact Sciences Corporation (“Exact Sciences”)
In August 2025, the Company signed an exclusive collaboration and license agreement with Exact Sciences (the “Exact Sciences License Agreement”) to commercialize the Company’s blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer (“CRC”) in the United States (U.S.). The agreement was deemed effective for accounting purposes upon receipt of approval from the relevant governmental authority on November 7, 2025 (the “Antitrust Clearance Date”).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
Pursuant to the Exact Sciences License Agreement, the Company granted Exact Sciences (a) a non-exclusive, fully paid, royalty-free, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license under certain of the Company’s intellectual property rights to develop in accordance with the development plan certain in vitro, blood-based products or services for diagnosis, screening or evaluation of CRC or colorectal pre-cancer (excluding certain multi-cancer tests) (each a “Collaboration Product”) for all uses and purposes, excluding the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of measurable residual disease (the “Field”), (b) a co-exclusive, royalty-bearing, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license under certain of the Company’s intellectual property rights to commercialize Collaboration Products that are laboratory developed tests until the later of (i) the date of approval by the FDA of a premarket approval application for a class III medical device for CRC or colorectal pre-cancer that meets certain requirements for the first Collaboration Product and (ii) antitrust clearance, which occurred on November 7, 2025 and (c) upon approval by the FDA of a Collaboration Product, an exclusive, royalty-bearing, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license under certain of the Company’s intellectual property rights to commercialize Collaboration Products in the Field in the U.S. In addition, the Company granted Exact Sciences a non-exclusive, worldwide license to manufacture Collaboration Products for purposes of developing and commercializing Collaboration Products as expressly permitted above. Collaboration Products exclude certain future CRC products for which Exact Sciences is granted a certain right of first negotiation in the U.S.
Pursuant to the Exact Sciences License Agreement, the Company received a one-time, non-refundable, non-creditable, upfront payment of $75.0 million from Exact Sciences on November 3, 2025 as partial consideration for the rights and license granted. The Company is also eligible to receive up to $700.0 million in certain development and regulatory milestones; annual development payments of up to $20.0 million per year over three years for funding of R&D development expenses leveraging the technology for those three years; and tiered royalties ranging from low to high double-digit percentages on U.S. sales of any commercial products that may result from the collaboration, subject to customary deductions under certain circumstances.
The Exact Sciences License Agreement is subject to termination by either party for the other party’s uncured material breach or its insolvency. Subject to certain limitations, the Company and Exact Sciences both have certain termination for convenience rights, exercisable upon sufficient prior written notice. Specifically, the Company's right to terminate for convenience may be exercised if Exact Sciences ceases commercialization activities for all Collaboration Products; or if there is a patent challenge with respect to the Company’s patent rights in the U.S.; or if Exact Sciences’ licensees commercially launch, as a standalone product, the in vitro, blood-based product for the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of colorectal cancer in the U.S. that Exact Sciences is developing. Exact Sciences may terminate the agreement in its entirety, upon prior written notice to the Company, upon earlier of not meeting a certain development milestone event or by January 1, 2028.
Exact Sciences also has a right to terminate the collaborative activities under the Exact Sciences License Agreement at certain specified points during the collaboration term. Other customary termination rights are further provided in the Exact Sciences License Agreement.
The Company concluded at the commencement of the arrangement that Exact Sciences was a customer and the Exact Sciences License Agreement should be accounted for under ASC 606. Performance obligations identified under the Exact Sciences License Agreement includes the delivery of intellectual property and licenses related to development, co-exclusive commercialization, manufacturing, and data; research and development services; the delivery of the exclusive commercialization license; technology transfers; and a material right granted to the customer for certain laboratory tests that will be billed at cost by the Company.
The promises related to the development license, co-exclusive commercialization license, manufacturing license, and data license were considered functional intellectual property and determined to be distinct from the remaining promises in the Exact Sciences License Agreement. These licenses were delivered at the same time, therefore, they are considered one performance obligation at contract inception.
The Company determined the transaction price under ASC 606 at the inception of the Exact Sciences License Agreement to be $143.4 million, consisting of the $75.0 million up front payment, $60.0 million reimbursement for development costs, and $8.4 million allocated to the Exact Sciences License Agreement from the proceeds received in the Exact Sciences Convertible Note (see Note 18). The reimbursement for development costs includes $20.0 million of variable consideration per year, that is expected to be paid by Exact over a three year period from the effective date
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of the contract. The Exact Sciences License Agreement includes $700.0 million milestone payments, of which $100.0 million is payable upon FDA approval of the Company’s initial version of a Collaboration Product, $100.0 million is payable upon first-line FDA approval for the next-generation test contingent on meeting pre-defined performance benchmarks, and $500.0 million is payable upon a Collaboration Product being rated as a first-line A or B test in the USPSTF guidelines or meeting certain payer contracted coverage requirements. If the pre-defined performance benchmarks are not achieved, or if the Collaboration Product is rated as a second-line A or B test in the USPSTF guidelines, then each respective milestone payment may be reduced as provided in the Agreement. The Company determined that these development and regulatory events are not within the Company’s control or the licensee’s control and are not considered probable of being achieved until those approvals are received. Accordingly, the Company has fully constrained the milestone payments. The Exact Sciences License Agreement also includes sales-based milestone payments and other royalty-based payments, determined on a level of sales for which the license is deemed to be the predominant item to which the royalties relate. The Company will recognize revenue for these payments at the later of (i) when the related sales occur, or (ii) when the performance obligation to which some or all of the royalty has been allocated has been satisfied or partially satisfied.
The Company allocated the transaction price at inception to each performance obligation based on a relative standalone selling price (“SSP”) basis. The SSP of the exclusive commercialization license was determined using an income approach, considering the discounted cash flows related to the license. SSPs for each of the data license, development license, and manufacturing license were determined using a replacement cost approach.The SSPs of the technology transfers and research & development services were determined utilizing the cost-plus margin approach, considering the cost for services and an assumed margin that a market participant would pay to obtain the services. The SSP of the material right related to the laboratory tests was also determined utilizing the cost-plus margin approach, based on the expected reimbursed cost of the laboratory tests and an assumed margin that a market participant would charge to perform the laboratory tests.
The Company recognizes the revenue for the intellectual property, exclusive commercialization license and, the technology transfers at a point in time when the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenue related to the research and development services is recognized over time using a cost input method as services are performed while the revenue associated with the material right will be recognized over time using an output method as the laboratory tests are performed, which the Company believes best depicts the transfer of control to the customer.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company recognized $27.1 million related to the intellectual property and licenses related to development, co-exclusive commercialization, manufacturing, and data that were satisfied on the anti-trust clearance date. Deferred revenue of $56.3 million was recorded as of December 31, 2025, of which $7.1 million and $49.1 million has been recorded to deferred revenue – current and deferred revenue, net of current portion, respectively, reflecting the expected timing of when the related performance obligations will be satisfied. As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations was $116.3 million, which consists of deferred revenue of $56.3 million and variable consideration for the reimbursement of developmental services of $60.0 million, and is expected to be recognized upon transfer of control of the underlying promised goods or services to Exact Sciences as follows: $92.8 million is expected recognized upon transfer of the exclusive commercialization license, $0.8 million is expected to be recognized upon satisfaction of the technology transfers, $19.1 million is expected to be recognized as the research and development services are performed and $3.6 million is expected to be recognized for the material right as the laboratory tests are performed.
Service and Other Revenue
The Company derives revenue from the sale and distribution of tests and services through its U.K.-based subsidiary, Freenome Ltd. Revenue is recognized at a point in time as the Company satisfies performance obligations by transferring the goods and services to its customers. Revenue from the sale and distribution of EarlyCDT Lung test kits in the UK and globally through its U.K.-based subsidiary was $1.4 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Revenue related to royalties on the EarlyCDT Lung tests performed through its U.K.-based subsidiary was $1.1 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Revenue from the sale of EarlyCDT Lung test plates was $0.5 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
In addition, the Company currently derives revenue from the performance of diagnostic and research services using its proprietary multiomics platform under a Research Service Agreement with a related party (see Note 20). The transaction price is fixed to a price in the contract with the customer for the tests and services performed, and the current contract includes a single performance obligation. The Company utilizes an input method using a cost-based model based on estimates of effort completed and recognizes revenue proportionally over time as services are performed. The Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.8 million of service revenue under this agreement for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Note 17—Exclusive License and Option Agreement with Roche
In November 2025, the Company entered into an exclusive license and option agreement with Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc. (“Roche Sequencing”), and a promissory note agreement with Roche Holdings (“Roche Promissory Note Agreement”) related to a convertible promissory note (the “Roche Convertible Note”) under which the Company received total proceeds of $75.0 million (see Note 18).
The exclusive license and option agreement with Roche Sequencing (the “Roche License and Option Agreement”) grants Roche Sequencing two rights: (a) an exclusive option (the “Option”) to obtain an exclusive, royalty-bearing, sublicensable (subject to certain restrictions) license to certain of the Company’s intellectual property rights for the manufacture and sale of kitted assays for cancer screening, including for colorectal cancer and lung cancer (the “Licensed Products”), outside the U.S.; and (b) in the event that the Company seeks to enter into a partnering transaction to offer centralized testing services for cancer screening outside the U.S., a preferred partner right to negotiate with the Company a definitive agreement for such partnering transaction. In addition, the Company agreed to conduct an evaluation of the Company’s cancer detection assays using Roche Sequencing’s sequencer (the “SBX Platform”) for no more than two years (the “Evaluation Period”), beginning when the SBX Platform is delivered to the Company by Roche Sequencing.
Under the Roche License and Option Agreement, Roche Sequencing is obligated to pay the Company a $10.0 million option exercise fee within thirty (30) days of its written notice to exercise the option.
If Roche Sequencing exercises the Option, the Company may receive up to $100.0 million in milestone payments as well as royalties on non-U.S. test sales that range from low single-digits to mid-teens, depending on sales of the Licensed Products. The Company may also receive up to $24.0 million in SBX research and development related milestones payments.
The Option can be exercised anytime from November 14, 2025 (date of the Roche License and Option agreement) through and until one year after the earlier of (i) Licensed Products for at least five separate indications, including CRC and lung cancer as two of such five separate indications, have been approved or cleared by the FDA, or (ii) (x) Licensed Products for CRC and lung cancer have been approved or cleared by the FDA, and (y) the Company has launched Licensed Products as laboratory developed tests under applicable regulatory requirements in the U.S., or Licensed Products have been approved or cleared by the FDA, for three additional separate indications other than CRC and lung cancer. The agreement terminates upon the earlier of (i) the expiration of the royalty term for all Licensed Products in the Territory if the Customer exercises the Option, or (ii) if Roche does not exercise the Option, three years after the Company has made all commercial assays of the Company available on the SBX Platform or the termination of the SBX Evaluation Plan and Implementation Plan. The Roche License and Option Agreement is subject to termination by either party for the other party’s uncured material breach. Additionally, both the Company and Roche Sequencing have certain specific termination rights, upon sufficient prior written notice. The Company may terminate if, following the exercise of the Option, Roche Sequencing engages in any patent challenge with respect to any licensed patent. The Company also has termination rights if, following receipt of regulatory approval for a licensed product, Roche Sequencing (i) does not initiate commercialization activities for at least one licensed product during the twelve (12) month period following the date of such regulatory approval, or (ii) ceases all commercialization activities for all licensed products for a continuous period of twelve (12) months. Conversely, Roche Sequencing may terminate the agreement if there is a Change of Control at the Company.
The Company determined that the Roche License and Option Agreement and the Roche Promissory Note Agreement should be assessed as a single combined transaction as the agreements were negotiated and entered into together, with a single commercial objective. The Company allocated the difference between the total upfront proceeds of $75.0 million and the initial fair value of the Roche Convertible Note (see Note 18) to the Roche License and Option
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
Agreement. The Company recorded the $15.0 million proceed allocated to the Roche License and Option Agreement as other long-term liabilities as of December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, Roche Sequencing has not exercised the Option and has not provided the SBX Platform to the Company.
Note 18—Debt
Exact Note Purchase Agreement with Exact Sciences
In August 2025, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note Purchase Agreement with Exact Sciences (“Exact Sciences Note Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company issued a senior unsecured convertible note (“Exact Convertible Note”) with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million to Exact Sciences, which remains fully outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
The Exact Convertible Note bears interest at 5% per annum and matures on the five-year anniversary date of August 12, 2030. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter, beginning on September 30, 2025.
The Exact Convertible Note will automatically convert into shares of the Company’s common stock upon the occurrence of a public listing, provided that, the volume-weighted average sales price over a period of 10 consecutive trading days exceeds 1.5 times the original offer price per share following the listing.
The Exact Convertible Note is convertible at any time prior to the maturity date, at the holder’s option, into shares of the Company’s most senior series of preferred stock (if converted prior to a public filing) or into shares of the Company’s common stock (if converted following a public filing). The conversion is calculated by dividing the total principal and accrued and unpaid interest by the applicable conversion price. The conversion price is (i) the original issue price of the Company’s most senior series of preferred stock if prior to a public offering, or (ii) a price per share equal to 1.5 times the original public listing price following a public offering.
In the event of a default, Exact Science may accelerate the maturity date of the Exact Convertible Note and require full payment in cash of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Events of default include, among other things: failure to timely pay amounts due, the Company executing a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, the Company filing a petition or action for relief under any bankruptcy statute, or an involuntary petition being filed against the Company under any bankruptcy statute.
The Exact Sciences Note Purchase Agreement was entered into in connection with the Exact Sciences License Agreement (see Note 16). These agreements were evaluated as a single contract for revenue recognition purposes under ASC 606 because they were negotiated as a package with a single commercial objective, and the consideration in one agreement is dependent on the price of the other agreement. Accordingly, the principal amount received by the Company in excess of the initial fair value of the Exact Convertible Note was included in the total transaction price of the Exact Sciences License Agreement and initially recorded as deferred revenue as of issuance date. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion of the revenue recognized related to the Exact Sciences License Agreement during the period ended December 31, 2025.
The Company elected the fair value option to account for the Exact Convertible Note. Issuance costs incurred were not deferred and recognized as an expense. The issuance costs related to the Exact Convertible Note were included in interest expense, in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company measured the Exact Convertible Note, including accrued interest, at fair value upon issuance, resulting in a recorded fair value of $41.6 million as of the issuance date. The difference between the fair value of the Convertible Note and the proceeds received of $50.0 million was included in the transaction price of the Exact Sciences License Agreement and recorded as deferred revenue as of issuance date, see Note 16. Any subsequent changes in the fair value of the Convertible Note are included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. There was no material change in the fair value of the Exact Convertible Note as of December 31, 2025.
Promissory Note Agreement with Roche Holdings, a related party
In November 2025, the Company executed the Roche Promissory Note Agreement with Roche Holdings, a related party, for a $75.0 million convertible promissory note, bearing an annual interest rate of 5%. The note is effective November 17, 2025 and matures May 17, 2027.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
The Roche Convertible Note will automatically convert upon the earliest of: (i) the closing of the issuance and sale of capital stock of the Company in the Company’s underwritten initial public offering; (ii) any other transaction (such as a SPAC Transaction) that is not a Corporate Transaction (as defined in the Roche Promissory Note Agreement) but results in a class of the Company's shares or any successor entity's shares being registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; or (iii) the next equity financing for shares of preferred stock.
The Roche Convertible Note is convertible at any time prior to the maturity date, at Roche’s option, into shares of the Company’s most senior series of preferred stock (if converted prior to a public filing) or into shares of the Company’s common stock (if converted following a public filing). The conversion is calculated by dividing the total principal and accrued and unpaid interest by the applicable conversion price, which is: (a) prior to a public listing of the Company, (x) the original issue price per share of the Company’s most senior series of preferred stock if prior to a public offering, or (y) the price paid per share for preferred stock by investors in a next equity financing times 80%; or (b) following a public listing of the Company, a price per share equal to 1.2 times the original public listing price.
In the event of a default, Roche may accelerate the maturity date of the Roche Convertible Note and require full payment in cash of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Events of default include, among other things: failure to timely pay amounts due, the Company executing a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, the Company filing a petition or action for relief under any bankruptcy statute, or an involuntary petition being filed against the Company under any bankruptcy statute.
The Roche Convertible Note and the Roche License and Option Agreement (collectively, the “Roche Agreements”) were evaluated as a single contract as they were negotiated as a package with a single commercial objective, and the consideration in one agreement is dependent on the price of the other. The Company received total proceeds of $75.0 million upon execution of the Roche Agreements. The Company allocated the $75.0 million upfront proceeds received under the Roche Agreements to the Roche Convertible Note based on its fair value on issuance date of $60.0 million and to the Roche License and Option Agreement based on the excess of the total proceeds received over the issuance date fair value of the Convertible Note of $15.0 million.
The Roche Convertible Note represents a liability under ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), and was initially recorded based on the initial amounts allocated less applicable issuance costs. The Roche Convertible Note will subsequently be accounted for using the interest method over the contractual life of the instrument in accordance with ASC 835-30. The Company recorded $1.5 million of interest expense related to the Roche Convertible Note for the year ended December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the carrying value of the Roche Convertible Note was $60.9 million.
The following table summarizes the Company’s principal obligations for convertible notes as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Year Ending December 31,
Exact Sciences
Convertible Note
Roche Convertible Note
Total
2026
$
$
$
2027
75.0
75.0
2028
2029
2030
50.0
50.0
Total principal balance
50.0
75.0
125.0
Amount allocated to Exact Sciences License
(8.4)
(8.4)
Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs
(14.1)
(14.1)
Net carrying value
$41.6
$60.9
$102.5
Note 19—Business Combination Agreement and Related Events
On December 5, 2025, the Company entered into a business combination agreement (“BCA”) with Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp (“PCSC”), a publicly traded SPAC. The transaction is expected to be completed prior to the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
Concurrent with the execution of the BCA, Freenome entered into subscription agreements with certain institutional and accredited investors under which the investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase in a private placement in equity (“PIPE”) financing 24,000,000 shares of post-merger common stock for a purchase price of $10.00 per share and aggregate proceeds of $240.0 million. The closing of the PIPE investments is conditioned upon, among other things, the completion or concurrent consummation of the transactions contemplated by the BCA.
Note 20—Related Party Transactions
Transactions with Affiliates
The Company considers Roche Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates (the “Roche Group”) to be related parties due to the Roche Group’s beneficial ownership in the Company, which exceeded 10% of the voting interests in the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Company has entered into certain agreements with the Roche Group for the purchase or use of equipment, consumable products such as reagents and supplies, and services. In addition, the Company has entered into certain material transfer agreements in which the Company transfers certain samples to the Roche Group for research, testing and evaluation. The Company incurred approximately $1.5 million and $1.6 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, under these agreements, which are recognized as R&D expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company has entered into a Research Service Agreement with a member of the Roche Group, pursuant to which the Company uses its multiomics platform to perform tests and data analysis on samples provided by the Roche Group. The Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.8 million of service revenue under this agreement, for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
In November 2025, the Company entered into the Roche License and Option Agreement with Roche Sequencing and the Roche Promissory Note Agreement with Roche Holdings for which the Company received total proceeds of $75.0 million. As of December 31, 2025, the carrying value of the Roche Convertible Note of $60.9 million was recorded as Convertible Note, related party and the $15.0 million allocated to the Roche License and Option Agreement was recorded as other long-term liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded interest expense related to the Roche Convertible Note of $1.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2025. See Note 17 for further description of the Roche License and Option Agreement with Roche Sequencing and Note 18 for further description of the Roche Convertible Note.
Note 21—Restructuring charges
The Company records a liability for involuntary employee termination benefits when management has committed to a plan that establishes the terms of the arrangement, and that plan has been communicated to employees.
October 2025 Restructuring
On October 23, 2025, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 9% to reduce operating costs and to improve operating efficiencies (the “October 2025 Restructuring”). The reduction in workforce was completed during the year ended December 31, 2025. In connection with this reduction in workforce, the Company incurred and paid severance expense of approximately $2.0 million primarily related to salary, employee benefits and related costs, in connection with this reduction in workforce.
April 2024 Restructuring
On April 23, 2024, the Company announced a restructuring of its organization to better align with its strategic priorities (the “April 2024 Restructuring”). As a result of the April 2024 Restructuring, the Company announced a reduction in its workforce of approximately 20% to reduce operating costs and to improve operating efficiencies. The reduction in workforce was completed during the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred and paid severance expense of approximately $3.1 million primarily related to salary, employee benefits and related costs, in connection with this reduction in workforce. These severance payments were paid during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The expense for these severance payments was included in research and development and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
Note 22— Defined Contribution Plan
The Company sponsors a defined contribution plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), that allows eligible participating employees to contribute eligible compensation, subject to maximum deferral limits specified by the Code. Since inception, the Company has not made matching contributions or discretionary contributions to the defined contribution plan.
Note 23— Segment and Geographic Information
The Company operates as one operating and reportable segment focused on the development of an early cancer detection platform. The accounting policies of the segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 2). The Company’s chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) is its Chief Executive Officer, who uses consolidated net loss (that is also reported on the consolidated statements of operations) as the key measure of segment profit and loss that the CODM uses to allocate resources and assess performance. The CODM does not evaluate operating segment performance using asset information.
The CODM uses consolidated net loss to evaluate the Company’s expenditures from the segment and monitor budget-to-actual results. The CODM also considers budget-to-actual variances and available cash when making decisions about the allocation of resources across the organization. Significant segment expenses within consolidated net loss are cost of services, research and development, general and administrative, and other segment items are interest and investment income, net, interest expense and other income (expense), net, which are separately presented on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
The following table presents a summary of the Company’s segment information:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
2024
United States
$27,458
$790
International
2,951
2,092
Total Revenue
$30,409
$2,882
During the year ended December 31, 2025, $27.5 million of the Company’s consolidated revenue is attributable to one customer. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, all of the Company’s long-lived assets and right-of-use assets are located in the United States.
Note 24—Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through March 30, 2026, the date these audited consolidated financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that there has been the following event that has occurred that would require disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
Option repricing
On October 24, 2025, the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee approved an option repricing (the “Repricing”) of outstanding stock options held by certain current employees, including the Company’s named executive officers (the “Eligible Participants”), which were granted under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”). The Board approved the Repricing, effective October 2025 (the “Effective Date”), upon the Compensation Committee’s recommendation, in order to retain and motivate the Company’s key contributors.
On the Effective Date, the exercise price of outstanding stock options (the “Repriced Options”) granted under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan and held by the Eligible Participants, specifically those with an exercise price per share greater than $2.39, was repriced to $2.39 per share (the “New Exercise Price”). The closing of the BCA with PCSC does not qualify as a Corporate Transaction and would not end the required Retention Period (as defined below).
To exercise the Repriced Options at the New Exercise Price, Eligible Participants must remain in service with the Company throughout the Retention Period (as defined herein). The Retention Period begins on the Effective Date and ends on the earlier of (i) the one-year anniversary of the Effective Date, or (ii) a Corporate Transaction (as defined in the
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2016 Plan). If the Retention Period is not satisfied, the Eligible Participant will be required to pay the original exercise price of the corresponding option upon exercise. This requirement is waived if the Eligible Participant’s service is terminated due to death or disability (as defined in the 2026 Plan). Additionally, if a Corporate Transaction occurs prior to the first anniversary of the Repricing Date, the exercise price of the Option(s) will be equal to $2.39 per share.
The repricing was communicated to employees during 2026. The estimated incremental stock compensation cost of approximately $1.9 million, calculated using a lattice model will be recognized over the retention period.
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Annex A
BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT

BY AND AMONG

PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP,

STARNET MERGER SUB I, CORP.,

STARNET MERGER SUB II, LLC,

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FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.

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Annex A
Other Investors
 
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Key Supporting Company Stockholders
 
Annex C
Required Governing Documents Proposals
 
Exhibit A
Form of Sponsor Letter Agreement
 
Exhibit B
Form of Investor Subscription Agreement
 
Exhibit C
Form of Investor Rights Agreement
 
Exhibit D
Form of Lock-Up Agreement
 
Exhibit E
Form of Transaction Support Agreement
 
Exhibit F
Form of PCSC Certificate of Incorporation
 
Exhibit G
Form of PCSC Bylaws
 
Exhibit H
Form of PCSC Incentive Equity Plan
 
Exhibit I
Form of PCSC Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
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BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT
This BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 5, 2025, is made by and among Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC”), StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub I”), StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub II”, together with Merger Sub I, the “Merger Subs”), and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). PCSC, Merger Sub I, Merger Sub II, and the Company shall be referred to herein from time to time collectively as the “Parties.” Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in Section 1.1.
WHEREAS, (a) PCSC is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company on March 22, 2024 and incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities, (b) Merger Sub I is, as of the date of this Agreement, a direct, wholly-owned Subsidiary of PCSC that was formed for purposes of consummating the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents, (c) Merger Sub II is, as of the date of this Agreement, a direct, wholly-owned Subsidiary of PCSC that was formed for purposes of consummating the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Governing Documents of PCSC, PCSC is required to provide an opportunity for its shareholders to have their outstanding PCSC Class A Shares redeemed on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein in connection with obtaining the PCSC Shareholder Approval;
WHEREAS, as of the date of this Agreement, Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Sponsor”), and the Other Class B Shareholders collectively own 2,156,250 PCSC Class B Shares;
WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the Sponsor, the Other Class B Shareholders, PCSC and the Company are entering into the sponsor letter agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Sponsor Letter Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Sponsor and each Other Class B Shareholder have agreed to (i) vote in favor of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (including the Mergers) and (ii) waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the Governing Documents of PCSC or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares (whether resulting from the transactions contemplated by the Investor Subscription Agreements or otherwise), in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Sponsor Letter Agreement;
WHEREAS, at least one (1) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, prior to the time at which the Effective Time occurs, PCSC shall deregister from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) and Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Domestication”), on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, on the Closing Date, following the Domestication, the Parties intend to effect: (a) the merger of the Merger Sub I with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the “First Merger”), as a result of which all of the issued and outstanding capital stock, options and warrants of the Company as of immediately prior to the Effective Time shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and retired and shall cease to exist, and each certificate or other instrument previously representing any such shares, options or warrants shall thereafter represent the right to receive the applicable consideration set forth in this Agreement, all upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the DGCL; and (b) as part of the same overall transaction as the First Merger, a merger of the surviving corporation of the First Merger with and into Merger Sub II with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving entity (the “Second Merger” and together with the First Merger, the “Mergers”);
WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, each of Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund Ltd, a Cayman Islands Exempted company (the “Perceptive PIPE Investor”), RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, (with RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P., together the “RA Capital Shareholders”), and the other investors set forth on Annex A (together with the Perceptive PIPE Investor and the RA Capital Shareholders, collectively, the “PIPE Investors”) are entering into a subscription agreement with PCSC substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (collectively, the “Investor Subscription Agreements”), pursuant to which, among other things, each PIPE Investor has agreed to
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subscribe for and purchase on the Closing Date immediately following the Closing, and PCSC has agreed to issue and sell to each such PIPE Investor on the Closing Date immediately following the Closing, the number of PCSC Shares set forth in the applicable Investor Subscription Agreement in exchange for the purchase price set forth therein (the aggregate purchase price under all Investor Subscription Agreements, collectively, the “PIPE Financing Amount”, and the equity financing under all Investor Subscription Agreements, collectively, hereinafter referred to as, the “PIPE Financing”), on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the applicable Investor Subscription Agreement;
WHEREAS, at the Closing, PCSC, the Perceptive Shareholders, the RA Capital Shareholders and certain other shareholders of the Company to be mutually agreed upon by the Company and PCSC will enter into an investor rights agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “Investor Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, the parties will be granted certain registration rights with respect to their respective PCSC Shares, on the terms and subject to the conditions therein;
WHEREAS, at the Closing, PCSC, the Perceptive Shareholders, the RA Capital Shareholders and certain other shareholders of the Company to be mutually agreed upon by the Company and PCSC will enter into a lock-up agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “Lock-Up Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Perceptive Shareholders, the RA Capital Shareholders and certain other shareholders of the Company to be mutually agreed by the Company and PCSC will agree not to effect any sale or distribution of any Equity Securities of PCSC held by any of them during the lock-up period described therein;
WHEREAS, the board of directors of the Company (the “Company Board”) has duly established a special committee consisting solely of independent and disinterested members of the Company Board (the “Company Strategic Transaction Committee”), and the Company Strategic Transaction Committee has unanimously (i) determined that the entry into this Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents to which the Company is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, are advisable and fair to, and in the best interest of, the Company and the Company Stockholders, (ii) recommended to the Company Board that it approve this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, and (iii) subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, resolved to recommend that the Company Stockholders adopt this Agreement and approve the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated hereby (the “Company Strategic Transaction Committee Recommendation”).
WHEREAS, the board of directors of PCSC (the “PCSC Board”) has duly established a special committee consisting solely of independent and disinterested members of the PCSC Board (the “PCSC Special Committee”), and the PCSC Special Committee has unanimously (i) determined that the entry into this Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents to which PCSC is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, are advisable and fair to, and in the best interest of, PCSC and shareholders of PCSC, (ii) recommended to the PCSC Board that it approve this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, and (iii) subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, resolved to recommend that the shareholders of PCSC adopt this Agreement and approve the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated hereby (the “PCSC Special Committee Recommendation”).
WHEREAS, the PCSC Board, following the recommendation of the PCSC Special Committee, has (a) approved this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents to which PCSC is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Domestication and the Mergers) and (b) recommended, among other things, approval of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the Domestication and the Mergers) by the holders of PCSC Shares entitled to vote thereon;
WHEREAS, the board of directors of Merger Sub I has approved this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents to which Merger Sub I is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the First Merger);
WHEREAS, PCSC, as the sole shareholder of Merger Sub I, will as promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within one (1) Business Day) following the date of this Agreement, approve this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents to which Merger Sub I is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the First Merger);
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WHEREAS, the managing member of Merger Sub II has approved this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents to which Merger Sub II is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Second Merger);
WHEREAS, PCSC, as the sole member of Merger Sub II, will as promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within one (1) Business Day) following the date of this Agreement, approve this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents to which Merger Sub II is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Second Merger);
WHEREAS, the Company Board, following the recommendation of the Company Strategic Transaction Committee, has (a) approved this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Mergers) and (b) recommended, among other things, the approval of this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Mergers) by the holders of Company Shares entitled to vote thereon;
WHEREAS, in connection with and not prior to the Closing, that certain Senior Unsecured Convertible Promissory Note dated as of November 17, 2025, by and between the Company and Roche Holdings, Inc. (the “Roche Convertible Note”) will be automatically converted into such number of Company Common Shares as of immediately prior to the Effective Time that, as of the Effective Time, constitutes the right to receive such number of PCSC Shares representing the Repayment Amount (as defined in such Roche Convertible Note) at a price per share equal to 1.2x of the Original Offer Price (as defined in such Roche Convertible Note) (the “Roche Note Conversion”);
WHEREAS, promptly after the execution of this Agreement, each Company Stockholder listed on Annex B attached hereto (collectively, the “Key Supporting Company Stockholders”) will duly execute and deliver to PCSC a transaction support agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (collectively, the “Transaction Support Agreements”), pursuant to which, among other things, each such Key Supporting Company Stockholder will agree to, among other things, (a) support and vote in favor of this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Mergers and, if applicable, the Company Preferred Share Conversion), (b) take, or cause to be taken, any actions necessary or advisable to cause certain agreements to be terminated effective as of the Closing, and (c) a release of claims against the Company, PCSC and Merger Subs; and
WHEREAS, each of the Parties intends for U.S. federal income tax purposes that (a) this Agreement constitute a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code and Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, (b) the Domestication constitute a transaction treated as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code and (c) the Mergers, taken together, be treated as an integrated transaction that qualifies as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code (clauses (a)-(c), the “Intended Tax Treatment”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, each intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
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ARTICLE 1
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the respective meanings set forth below.
“Accounting Principles” means GAAP as in effect at the date of the financial statement to which it refers or if there is no such financial statement, then as of the Closing Date, using and applying, to the extent consistent with GAAP, the same accounting principles, practices, procedures, policies and methods (with consistent classifications, judgments, elections, inclusions, exclusions and valuation and estimation methodologies) used and applied by the Company in the preparation of the latest audited Financial Statements.
Additional PCSC SEC Reports” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7.
Adjusted Equity Value” means (a) the Base Equity Value, plus (b) the Aggregate Vested Company Option Exercise Price, minus (c) the amount of Leakage during the period from the Reference Time to the Effective Time, and plus (d) the amount, if any, by which Net Cash at the Effective Time exceeds Net Cash at the Reference Time.
Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration” means an aggregate number of PCSC Shares equal to (a) the Adjusted Equity Value, divided by (b) the PCSC Share Value.
Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person who directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. The term “control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and the terms “controlled” and “controlling” have meanings correlative thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, the Affiliates of the Sponsor shall be deemed to include Perceptive Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and its Affiliates.
Aggregate Closing PIPE Proceeds” means the aggregate cash proceeds actually received by any PCSC Party in respect of the PIPE Financing (whether prior to or on the Closing Date).
Aggregate Transaction Proceeds” means an amount equal to (a) the sum of (i) the aggregate cash proceeds available for release to any PCSC Party from the Trust Account in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby (after, for the avoidance of doubt, giving effect to all of the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions) and (ii) the Aggregate Closing PIPE Proceeds, minus (b) the Unpaid PCSC Expenses.
Aggregate Vested Company Option Exercise Price” means the aggregate exercise price that would be paid to the Company in respect of all Vested Company Options if all Vested Company Options were exercised in full immediately prior to the Effective Time (without giving effect to any “net” exercise or similar concept).
Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.
Allocation Schedule” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.
Ancillary Documents” means the Investor Rights Agreement, Sponsor Letter Agreement, the PCSC Sponsor Letter Agreement, the Investor Subscription Agreements, the Transaction Support Agreements, the Letters of Transmittal, the Warrant Cancellation Agreements (as defined below), the Escrow Agreement, the Lock-Up Agreement and each other agreement, document, instrument and/or certificate contemplated by this Agreement executed or to be executed in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
Anti-Corruption Laws” means, collectively, (a) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA), (b) the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 and (c) any other applicable anti-bribery or anti-corruption Laws related to combating bribery, corruption and money laundering.
Audited Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
Base Equity Value” means $725,000,000.
Business” means the business of, directly or indirectly, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing non-invasive, blood-based tests and related diagnostic products and services for the early detection, treatment selection, and monitoring of cancer and other diseases, including the integration of multiomics data and machine learning in connection with such activities.
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Business Combination Proposal” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
Business Day” means a day, other than Saturday or Sunday, on which commercial banks in New York, New York, Brisbane, California and George Town, Cayman Islands are open for the general transaction of business.
Cash and Cash Equivalents” means, as of any time of determination, all cash and cash equivalents (including short-term investments readily convertible to cash within ninety (90) days) held by the Group Companies as of such time or that become available within ninety (90) days after such time, determined in accordance with GAAP and the Group Companies’ historical accounting practices, (a) determined net of any outstanding or uncleared checks, wires, transfers and drafts issued by the Group Companies and (b) excluding any cash or cash equivalents that are not available for use by the Group Companies due to being subject to restrictions, limitations or Taxes on use or distribution by Law, Contract or otherwise that cannot be satisfied or removed within ninety (90) days, including (i) deposits with third parties (including landlords) that are not refundable within ninety (90) days, and (ii) cash posted to support letters of credit, performance bonds or other similar obligations to the extent such cash or cash equivalent is not reasonably expected to become freely usable by the Group Companies within ninety (90) days, provided that “Cash and Cash Equivalents” shall include all cash and cash equivalents that are subject to ordinary course restrictions that do not materially impair use.
Certificates” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(b)(vii).
Certificates of Merger” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c)(ii).
Change of Control Payment” means (a) any success, change of control, retention, transaction bonus or other similar payment or amount to any Person solely as a result of this Agreement, any Ancillary Document or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or (b) any payments made or required to be made pursuant to or in connection with or upon termination of, and any fees, expenses or other payments owing or that will become owing in respect of, any Company Related Party Transaction (in the case of this clause (b), regardless of whether paid or payable prior to, at or after the Closing or in connection with or otherwise related to this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or one or more circumstances, matters, transactions or events unrelated to this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, Change of Control Payments shall not include (i) the PCSC Shares to be issued in respect of or that will become subject to, as applicable, the Rollover Options and Rollover RSU Awards at the Effective Time on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, (ii) any payments made in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and not accelerated, triggered, increased or enhanced as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, (iii) any payments required under the Contracts set forth on Section 1.1(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, in each case, as amended and in effect as of the date of this Agreement, and which payments are not accelerated, triggered, increased or enhanced as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, (iv) any severance payments made pursuant to existing severance policies or agreements in effect prior to the date of this Agreement that are triggered solely by termination of employment without cause or resignation for good reason (and not by the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby), and (v) any retention payments made to employees below the level of vice president that do not exceed $50,000 per individual in the aggregate and $1,000,000 for all individuals in the aggregate.
Closing” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
Closing Filing” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(b).
Closing Press Release” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(b).
COBRA” means Part 6 of Subtitle B of Title I of ERISA, Section 4980B of the Code and any similar state Law.
Code” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Company” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.
Company Acquisition Proposal” means any inquiry, proposal or offer concerning (a) any transaction or series of related transactions under which any Person(s), directly or indirectly, (i) acquires or otherwise purchases the Company and its controlled Affiliates, taken as a whole, or a majority of the voting power of Equity Securities of the Company, or (ii) acquires, is granted, leased or licensed or otherwise purchases all or a material portion of assets, properties or businesses of the Company and its controlled Affiliates, taken as a whole (in the case of each of clause (i) and (ii), whether by merger, consolidation, liquidation, dissolution, recapitalization, reorganization, amalgamation, scheme of
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arrangement, purchase of assets, share exchange, business combination, purchase or issuance of Equity Securities, tender offer or otherwise), or (b) any issuance, sale or acquisition of any portion of the Equity Securities or voting power or similar investment in the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the issuance of the applicable class of shares of capital stock of the Company upon the exercise or conversion of any Company Options or Company RSU Awards outstanding on the date of this Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Company Equity Plan and the underlying grant, award or similar agreement, the Company Warrant Agreement or the Company Convertible Notes (as applicable)). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, none of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or any Specified Strategic Transactions shall constitute a Company Acquisition Proposal.
Company Board” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Company Board Recommendation” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14(b).
Company Certificate of Incorporation” means the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, dated as of January 26, 2024.
Company Common Shares” means shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Common Stock” pursuant to the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Convertible Notes” means (i) that certain Senior Unsecured Convertible Promissory Note dated as of August 12, 2025, by and between the Company and Exact Sciences Corporation (the “Exact Convertible Note”) and (ii) the Roche Convertible Note.
Company D&O Persons” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.16(a).
Company D&O Tail Policy” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.16(c).
Company Designees” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.17(c).
Company Disclosure Schedules” means the disclosure schedules to this Agreement delivered to PCSC by the Company on the date of this Agreement.
Company Dissenting Shareholders” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.
Company Dissenting Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.
Company Equity Award” means, as of any determination time, each outstanding Company Option, each outstanding Company RSU Award and each other outstanding award to any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service provider of any Group Company of rights of any kind to receive any Equity Security of any Group Company under any Company Equity Plan or otherwise that is outstanding.
Company Equity Plan” means, collectively, (a) the Freenome Holdings, Inc., 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time, and (b) each other plan that provides for the award to any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service provider of any Group Company of rights of any kind to receive Equity Securities of any Group Company or benefits measured in whole or in part by reference to Equity Securities of any Group Company.
Company Expenses” means, as of any determination time, the aggregate amount of fees, expenses, commissions or other amounts incurred by or on behalf of, or otherwise payable by, whether or not due and payable, any Group Company in connection with, or as a result of, the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents, the performance of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, including (a) the fees and expenses of outside legal counsel, accountants, advisors, brokers, investment bankers, consultants, or other agents or service providers of any Group Company, and (b) any other fees, expenses, commissions or other amounts that are expressly allocated to any Group Company pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Document (including the HSR Act filing fee for the Mergers and any Transfer Taxes). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, Company Expenses shall not include any PCSC Expenses.
Company Fundamental Representations” means the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.1(a) and Section 3.1(b) (Organization and Qualification), Section 3.2(a), Section 3.2(c) and Section 3.2(g) (Capitalization of the Group Companies), Section 3.3 (Authority), Section 3.8(a) (Absence of Changes), and Section 3.17 (Brokers).
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Company IT Systems” means all computer systems, computer software and hardware, communication systems, servers, network equipment and related documentation, in each case, owned, licensed or leased by a Group Company.
Company Licensed Intellectual Property” means Intellectual Property Rights owned by any Person (other than a Group Company) that is licensed to any Group Company.
Company Material Adverse Effect” means any change, event, effect or occurrence that, individually or in the aggregate with any other change, event, effect or occurrence, has had or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (a) the business, results of operations or financial condition of the Group Companies, taken as a whole, or (b) the ability of the Company to consummate the Mergers in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that, in the case of clause (a), none of the following shall be taken into account in determining whether a Company Material Adverse Effect has occurred or is reasonably likely to occur: any adverse change, event, effect or occurrence arising after the date of this Agreement from or related to (i) general business or economic conditions in or affecting the United States, or changes therein, or the global economy generally, (ii) any national or international political or social conditions in the United States or any other country, including the engagement by the United States or any other country in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or the occurrence in any place of any military or terrorist attack, sabotage or cyberterrorism, (iii) changes in conditions of the financial, banking, capital or securities markets generally in the United States or any other country or region in the world, or changes therein, including changes in interest rates in the United States or any other country and changes in exchange rates for the currencies of any countries, (iv) changes in any applicable Laws or the interpretation or enforcement thereof by any Governmental Entity, (v) any change, event, effect or occurrence that is generally applicable to the industries or markets in which any Group Company operates, (vi) the execution or public announcement of this Agreement or the pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the impact thereof on the relationships, contractual or otherwise, of any Group Company with employees, customers, investors, contractors, lenders, suppliers, vendors, partners, licensors, licensees, payers or other third parties related thereto (provided that the exception in this clause (vi) shall not apply to the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.5(b) to the extent that its purpose is to address the consequences resulting from the public announcement or pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the condition set forth in Section 6.2(a) to the extent it relates to such representations and warranties), (vii) any failure by any Group Company to meet, or changes to, any internal or published budgets, projections, forecasts, estimates or predictions (although the underlying facts and circumstances resulting in such failure may be taken into account to the extent not otherwise excluded from this definition pursuant to clauses (i) through (vi) or (viii)), or (viii) any hurricane, tornado, flood, earthquake, tsunami, natural disaster, mudslides, wild fires, epidemics, pandemics or quarantines, acts of God or other natural disasters or comparable events in the United States or any other country or region in the world, or any escalation of the foregoing, (ix) any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any Group Companies at the written request or with the written consent of PCSC, (x) any changes in GAAP or other applicable accounting standards or the interpretation thereof, (xi) any loss of employees, customers, suppliers, distributors, licensors, licensees or other business partners to the extent resulting from the public announcement or pendency of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or (xii) any litigation arising from or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; provided, however, that any change, event, effect or occurrence resulting from a matter described in any of the foregoing clauses (i) through (v), (viii) or (x) may be taken into account in determining whether a Company Material Adverse Effect has occurred or is reasonably likely to occur to the extent such change, event, effect or occurrence has had or would reasonably be expected to have a disproportionate adverse effect on the Group Companies, taken as a whole, relative to other participants operating in the industries or markets in which the Group Companies operate.
Company Non-Party Affiliates” means, collectively, each Company Related Party and each former, current or future Affiliates, Representatives, successors or permitted assigns of any Company Related Party (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company).
Company Option” means, as of any determination time, each option to purchase Company Common Shares that is outstanding and unexercised, whether granted under a Company Equity Plan or otherwise.
Company Owned Intellectual Property” means all Intellectual Property Rights that are owned, used or held for use by the Group Companies.
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Company Preferred Shares” means, collectively, the Company Series Seed-1 Preferred Shares, Company Series Seed-2 Preferred Shares, Company Series A Preferred Shares, Company Series B Preferred Shares, Company Series C Preferred Shares, Company Series D Preferred Shares, Company Series E Preferred Shares, Company Series F Preferred Shares.
Company Preferred Share Conversion” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(d).
Company Product” means each platform or product candidate that is being researched, tested, developed or manufactured by or on behalf of the Group Companies.
Company Registered Intellectual Property” means all Registered Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by, or filed in the name of any Group Company.
Company Related Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.
Company Related Party Transactions” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.
Company RSU Award” means, as of any determination time, each restricted stock unit award that is outstanding with respect to Company Common Shares, whether granted under a Company Equity Plan or otherwise.
Company Series Seed-1 Preferred Shares” means shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Series Seed-1 Preferred Stock” pursuant to Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Series Seed-2 Preferred Shares” means shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Series Seed-2 Preferred Stock” pursuant to the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Series A Preferred Shares” means shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Series A Preferred Stock” pursuant to the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Series B Preferred Shares” means shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Series B Preferred Stock” pursuant to the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Series C Preferred Shares” means shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Series C Preferred Stock” pursuant to the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Series D Preferred Shares” means shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Series D Preferred Stock” pursuant to the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Series E Preferred Shares” means shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Series E Preferred Stock” pursuant to the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Series F Preferred Shares” means shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company designated as “Series F Preferred Stock” pursuant to the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Stockholder Written Consent” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14(b).
Company Stockholder Written Consent Deadline” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14(b).
Company Stockholder Agreements” means, collectively, that certain Amended and Restated Investors’ Rights Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2024, by and among the Company and the Company Stockholders party thereto, that certain Amended and Restated Voting Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2024, by and among the Company and the Company Stockholders party thereto and that certain Amended and Restated Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2024, by and among the Company and the Company Stockholders party thereto.
Company Stockholders” means, collectively, the holders of Company Shares as of any determination time prior to the Effective Time. For the avoidance of doubt, (i) if the holders of any Company Warrants elect to exercise such Company Warrants, the holders of such Company Warrants will become Company Stockholders immediately prior to the Closing upon exercise of such Company Warrants for Company Common Shares and (ii) the holders of the Company Convertible Notes or any other Equity Security of the Company issued in connection with the Specified Strategic Transactions will become a Company Stockholder only when, as and if the holder of the applicable Company Convertible Note elects to convert such Company Convertible Note prior to the Closing, in accordance with the terms thereof.
Company Shares” means, collectively, the Company Preferred Shares and the Company Common Shares.
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Company Warrant Agreements” means, collectively, (i) that certain Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated as of October 16, 2019, by and between the Company and Riviera Partners Investments, LLC, and (ii) that certain Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated as of November 10, 2022, by and between the Company and New England Biolabs, Inc.
Company Warrants” means, as of any determination time, each warrant to purchase Company Common Shares that is outstanding and granted pursuant to the Company Warrant Agreements.
Confidentiality Agreement” means that certain Confidentiality Agreement, effective as of August 28, 2025, as amended on October 10, 2025, by and between the Company and PCSC.
Consent” means any notice, authorization, qualification, registration, filing, notification, waiver, order, consent or approval to be obtained from, filed with or delivered to, a Governmental Entity or other Person.
Continental” means Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
Contract” or “Contracts” means any written agreement, contract, license, lease, obligation, undertaking or other commitment or arrangement that is legally binding upon a Person or any of his, her or its properties or assets.
Copyrights” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property Rights.
DGCL” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Domestication” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Domestication Proposal” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
Effective Time” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(b)(ii).
Employee Benefit Plan” means each “employee benefit plan” (as such term is defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, whether or not subject to ERISA) and each other benefit or compensatory plan, program, policy or Contract that any Group Company maintains, sponsors or contributes to, or under or with respect to which any Group Company has any Liability, other than any plan sponsored or maintained by a Governmental Entity.
Environmental Laws” means all Laws and Orders concerning pollution, protection of the environment, or human health or safety.
Equity Incentive Plan Proposal” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
Equity Securities” means any share, share capital, capital stock, partnership, membership, joint venture or similar interest in any Person (including any stock appreciation, phantom stock, profit participation or similar rights), and any option, warrant, right or security (including debt securities) convertible, exchangeable or exercisable therefor.
ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
ESPP Proposal” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Exchange Agent” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a).
Exchange Agent Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a).
Exchange Fund” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(c).
Exchange Ratio” means the quotient obtained by dividing (a) the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration, by (b) the number of Fully-Diluted Shares.
FDA” means the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or any successor agency thereto.
Federal Securities Laws” means the Exchange Act, the Securities Act and the other U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder or otherwise.
Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4(a).
First Certificate of Merger” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(b)(ii).
First Merger” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
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First Surviving Company” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(b)(i).
Foreign Benefit Plan” means each Employee Benefit Plan maintained by any of the Group Companies for its current or former employees, officers, directors or other individual service providers located outside of the United States.
Fraud” means an act or omission by a Party, and requires: (a) a false or incorrect representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement, (b) with actual knowledge (as opposed to constructive, imputed or implied knowledge) by the Party making such representation or warranty that such representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement is false or incorrect, (c) an intention to deceive another Party, to induce him, her or it to enter into this Agreement, (d) another Party, in justifiable or reasonable reliance upon such false or incorrect representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement, causing such Party to enter into this Agreement, and (e) another Party to suffer damage by reason of such reliance. For the avoidance of doubt, “Fraud” does not include any claim for equitable fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud or any torts (including a claim for fraud or alleged fraud) based on negligence or recklessness.
Fully-Diluted Shares” means an amount equal to, without duplication, (a) the aggregate number of Company Shares and any other shares of capital stock of the Company that are issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time calculated on a fully-diluted, as converted-to-Company Common Shares basis in accordance with the Company Certificate of Incorporation (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company Common Shares issued in connection with the Company Preferred Share Conversion pursuant to Section 2.4(d)), and not including any Company Convertible Notes issued and outstanding in connection with the Specified Strategic Transactions (which shall be treated as Indebtedness) or any Company Common Shares issuable upon the conversion or exercise thereof (including the Company Common Shares issued in the Roche Note Conversion), unless, for the Exact Convertible Note, such Exact Convertible Note is converted into Company Shares prior to the Closing (in which case the Company Shares issued upon such conversion shall be included and such Exact Convertible Note shall not be treated as Indebtedness), plus (b) the aggregate number of shares of (i) Company Common Shares issuable upon the full exercise of Vested Company Options that are outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, (ii) Company Common Shares issuable upon the settlement of Vested Company RSU Awards that are outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and (iii) Company Common Shares issuable upon the exercise of Company Warrants that are outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time.
GAAP” means United States generally accepted accounting principles.
Governing Document Proposal” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
Governing Documents” means the legal document(s) by which any Person (other than an individual) establishes its legal existence or which govern its internal affairs. For example, the “Governing Documents” of a U.S. corporation are its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws, the “Governing Documents” of a U.S. limited partnership are its limited partnership agreement and certificate of limited partnership, the “Governing Documents” of a U.S. limited liability company are its operating or limited liability company agreement and certificate of formation and the “Governing Documents” of a Cayman Islands exempted company are its memorandum and articles of association.
Government Closure” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(a).
Governmental Entity” means any United States or non-United States (a) federal, state, local, municipal or other government, (b) governmental or quasi-governmental entity of any nature (including any governmental agency, branch, department, official, or entity and any court or other tribunal) or (c) body exercising or entitled to exercise any administrative, executive, judicial, legislative, police, regulatory, or taxing authority or power of any nature, including any arbitral tribunal (public or private).
Group Company” and “Group Companies” means, collectively, the Company and its Subsidiaries.
Hazardous Substance” means any hazardous, toxic, explosive or radioactive material, substance, waste or other pollutant that is regulated by, or may give rise to Liability pursuant to, any Environmental Law, including any petroleum products or byproducts, asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or radon.
Healthcare Laws” means all applicable federal, state, or local health care laws, each as amended, relating to the regulation of the Company and each Group Company, including but not limited to: the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 301 et seq.), the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq.), the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C.A. § 801, Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395-1395lll (the Medicare
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statute), Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396-1396w-5 (the Medicaid statute); the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b); the criminal false statements law, 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(a); the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733; the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3801-3812; the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986, 41 U.S.C. §§ 51-58; the Civil Monetary Penalties Law, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1320a-7a; the Exclusions Law, 42 U.S.C. § 1320a 7; the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111−148), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111−152); the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1320d et seq., as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 17921 et seq. and their implementing regulations (collectively, “HIPAA”); all similar federal, state or local laws that address the subject matter of the foregoing; all laws regarding the manufacture or distribution of pharmaceutical or medical device products; all laws regarding health record documentation or related record retention requirements; all health information privacy laws, including HIPAA; and all applicable implementing regulations, rules, ordinances and Orders related to any of the foregoing.
HSR Act” means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Indebtedness” means, as of any time, without duplication, with respect to any Person, the outstanding principal amount of, accrued and unpaid interest on, fees and expenses arising under or in respect of (a) indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) other obligations evidenced by any note, bond, debenture or other debt security (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company Convertible Notes), (c) obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or assets, including “earn-outs” and “seller notes” (but excluding any trade payables arising in the ordinary course of business), (d) reimbursement and other obligations with respect to letters of credit, bank guarantees, bankers’ acceptances or other similar instruments, in each case, solely to the extent drawn, (e) leases required to be capitalized under GAAP, (f) derivative, hedging, swap, foreign exchange or similar arrangements, including swaps, caps, collars, hedges or similar arrangements, and (g) any of the obligations of any other Person of the type referred to in clauses (a) through (f) above directly or indirectly guaranteed by such Person or secured by any assets of such Person, whether or not such Indebtedness has been assumed by such Person.
Independent Designee” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.17(b).
Initial Company Designee” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.17(c).
Intellectual Property Rights” means all intellectual property rights and related priority rights protected, created or arising under the Laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction or under any international convention, including all (a) patents and patent applications, industrial designs and design patent rights, including any continuations, divisionals, continuations-in-part and provisional applications and statutory invention registrations, and any patents issuing on any of the foregoing and any reissues, reexaminations, substitutes, supplementary protection certificates, extensions of any of the foregoing (collectively, “Patents”); (b) trademarks, service marks, trade names, service names, brand names, trade dress rights, logos, Internet domain names, corporate names and other source or business identifiers, together with the goodwill associated with any of the foregoing, and all applications, registrations, extensions and renewals of any of the foregoing (collectively, “Marks”); (c) copyrights and works of authorship, database and design rights, mask work rights and moral rights, whether or not registered or published, and all registrations, applications, renewals, extensions and reversions of any of any of the foregoing (collectively, “Copyrights”); (d) trade secrets, know-how and confidential and proprietary information, including invention disclosures, inventions and formulae, whether patentable or not; (e) rights in or to Software or other technology; and (f) any other intellectual or similar proprietary rights protectable, arising under or associated with any of the foregoing, including those protected by any Law anywhere in the world.
Intended Tax Treatment” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Investment Company Act” means the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Investor Rights Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Investor Subscription Agreements” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Investors” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
IPO” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.18.
JOBS Act” means the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012.
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Key Supporting Company Stockholders” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Latest Balance Sheet” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4(a).
Law” means any federal, state, local, foreign, national or supranational statute, law (including common law, and, if applicable, fiduciary or similar duties), act, statute, ordinance, treaty, rule, code, regulation or other binding directive or guidance issued, promulgated or enforced by a Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over a given matter.
Leakage” means, without duplication, the aggregate amounts related to the following: (i) the payment of any bonuses, Change of Control Payments, or other sums conditional or relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (for the avoidance of doubt, other than payment to auditors, legal counsel or institutional service providers, engaged by any of the Group Companies), (ii) the payment, or agreement to make any payment, to or for the benefit of, or the entering into any transaction or agreement with or for the benefit of, any holders of the Company’s Equity Securities or any of their Affiliates or Company Related Parties, (iii) the declaration of or authorization for, the making or payment of any dividend, distribution or return of capital (other than dividends and distributions by a wholly owned Subsidiary of the Company to the Company), (iv) bonuses, compensation or other similar payments to employees, independent contractors or other such service providers incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (v) the forgiveness or waiver of any Indebtedness or other obligation of a third party by the Company, (vi) transfers of assets or assumptions of liabilities not for fair market value and in the ordinary course of business, (vii) the entry into by the Company of any guaranty or indemnity relating to any third party’s obligations other than standard commercial indemnities in the ordinary course of business, other than (A) payments made in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and not accelerated, triggered, increased or enhanced as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, and (B) payments required under the Contracts set forth on Section 1.1(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, in each case, as amended and in effect as of the date of this Agreement, and which payments are not accelerated, triggered, increased or enhanced as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, and (viii) any Tax incurred in connection with the foregoing.
Leased Real Property” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.18(b).
Letter of Transmittal” means the letter of transmittal in a form mutually agreed by the Company and PCSC, and with such modifications, amendments or supplements as may be requested by the Exchange Agent and mutually agreed to by each of PCSC and the Company (in either case, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).
Liability” or “liability” means any and all debts, liabilities and obligations, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, known or unknown, matured or unmatured or determined or determinable, including those arising under any Law (including any Environmental Law), Proceeding or Order and those arising under any Contract, agreement, arrangement, commitment or undertaking.
Lien” means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, license or sub-license, charge, or other similar encumbrance or interest (including, in the case of any Equity Securities, any voting, transfer or similar restrictions).
Lookback Date” means January 1, 2022.
Losses” means any and all losses, damages, liabilities, claims, costs, expenses, fines, penalties, judgments, awards, and settlements of every kind and nature whatsoever (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, costs of investigation, enforcement and mitigation) incurred by a Party, whether or not such losses constitute lost profits, diminution in value, consequential, incidental, special, punitive or exemplary damages, and whether or not arising out of third-party claims.
Marks” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property Rights.
Material Contracts” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.7(a).
Material Permits” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.6.
Merger Sub I” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.
Merger Sub II” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.
Merger Subs” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.
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Mergers” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Multiemployer Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(37) or Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
Nasdaq” means the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Nasdaq Proposal” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
Net Cash” means (i) the amount (if any, which must be a positive number greater than zero), by which the Company’s Cash and Cash Equivalents exceeds the sum of (a) the Company’s Indebtedness and (b) the Unpaid Company Expenses as of 12:01 a.m. (Eastern time) on the Closing Date, plus (ii) fifty percent (50%) of the HSR Act filing fee for the Mergers and fifty percent (50%) of any Transfer Taxes (in each case of this clause (ii), to the extent previously paid by the Company); provided that, in no event shall any amount constituting Leakage be included in subclause (a) or (b) of clause (i) of the preceding sentence.
Non-Party Affiliate” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.13.
Officers” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.17(a).
Off-the-Shelf Software” means any Software that is made generally and widely available to the public on a commercial basis and is licensed to any of the Group Companies on a non-exclusive basis under standard terms and conditions for a one-time license fee of less than $100,000 per license or an ongoing licensee fee of less than $50,000 per year.
Order” means any outstanding writ, order, judgment, injunction, decision, determination, award, ruling, subpoena, verdict or decree entered, issued or rendered by any Governmental Entity.
Other Class B Shareholders” means, collectively, Joseph Edelman, Adam Stone and Michael Altman.
Other Company Designees” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.17(c).
Other PCSC Shareholder Approval” means the approval of each Other Transaction Proposal by the affirmative vote of the holders of the requisite number of PCSC Shares entitled to vote thereon, whether in person or by proxy at the PCSC Shareholders Meeting (or any adjournment thereof), in accordance with the Governing Documents of PCSC and applicable Law.
Other Transaction Proposal” means each Transaction Proposal, other than the Required Transaction Proposals.
Parties” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.
Patents” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Intellectual Property Rights.
PCAOB” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
PCSC” has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.
PCSC Acquisition Proposal” means (a) any transaction or series of related transactions under which PCSC or any of its controlled Affiliates, directly or indirectly, (i) acquires or otherwise purchases any other Person(s), (ii) engages in a business combination with any other Person(s) or (iii) acquires or otherwise purchases all or a material portion of the assets or businesses of any other Persons(s) (in the case of each of clause (i), (ii) and (iii), whether by merger, consolidation, recapitalization, purchase or issuance of equity securities, tender offer or otherwise) or (b) any equity, debt or similar investment in PCSC or any of its controlled Affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, none of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall constitute a PCSC Acquisition Proposal.
PCSC Board” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
PCSC Board Recommendation” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
PCSC Bylaws” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a).
PCSC Certificate of Incorporation” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a).
PCSC Class A Shares” means the Class A ordinary shares of US$0.0001 par value per share of PCSC.
PCSC Class B Shares” means the Class B ordinary shares of US$0.0001 par value per share of PCSC.
PCSC D&O Persons” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.15(a).
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PCSC Disclosure Schedules” means the disclosure schedules to this Agreement delivered to the Company by PCSC on the date of this Agreement.
PCSC Expenses” means, as of any determination time, the aggregate amount of fees, expense, commissions or other amounts incurred by or on behalf of, or otherwise payable by, whether or not due, a PCSC Party in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents, the performance of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, including (a) the fees and expenses of outside legal counsel, accountants, advisors, brokers, investment bankers, consultants, or other agents or service providers of any PCSC Party and (b) any other fees, expenses, commissions or other amounts that are expressly allocated to any PCSC Party pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Document. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, PCSC Expenses shall not include any Company Expenses.
PCSC Financial Statements” means all of the financial statements of PCSC included in the PCSC SEC Reports.
PCSC Fundamental Representations” means the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.1 (Organization and Qualification), Section 4.2 (Authority), Section 4.4 (Brokers) and Section 4.6(a) and (b) (Capitalization of the PCSC Parties).
PCSC Incentive Equity Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.19.
PCSC Material Adverse Effect” means any change, event, effect or occurrence that, individually or in the aggregate with any other change, event, effect or occurrence, has had or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of any PCSC Party to consummate the Mergers in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that none of the following shall be taken into account in determining whether a PCSC Material Adverse Effect has occurred or is reasonably likely to occur: any adverse change, event, effect or occurrence arising after the date of this Agreement from or related to (i) general business or economic conditions in or affecting the United States, or changes therein, or the global economy generally, (ii) any national or international political or social conditions in the United States or any other country, including the engagement by the United States or any other country in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or the occurrence in any place of any military or terrorist attack, sabotage or cyberterrorism, (iii) changes in conditions of the financial, banking, capital or securities markets generally in the United States or any other country or region in the world, or changes therein, including changes in interest rates in the United States or any other country and changes in exchange rates for the currencies of any countries, (iv) changes in any applicable Laws, (v) any change, event, effect or occurrence that is generally applicable to the industries or markets in which any PCSC Party operates, (vi) the execution or public announcement of this Agreement or the pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the impact thereof on the relationships, contractual or otherwise, of any PCSC Party with investors, contractors, lenders, suppliers, vendors, partners, licensors, licensees, payers or other third parties related thereto (provided that the exception in this clause (vi) shall not apply to the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.3(b) to the extent that its purpose is to address the consequences resulting from the public announcement or pendency or consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the condition set forth in Section 6.3(a) to the extent it relates to such representations and warranties), (vii) any PCSC Shareholder Redemption, in and of itself and (viii) any change, event, effect or occurrence that is generally applicable to special purpose acquisition companies, except to the extent that any such change, event, effect or occurrence has or would reasonably be expected to have a disproportionate adverse effect on PCSC, relative to other similarly situated special purpose acquisition companies operating in the industries in which the PCSC Parties operate.
PCSC Non-Party Affiliates” means, collectively, each PCSC Related Party and each of the former, current or future Affiliates, Representatives, successors or permitted assigns of any PCSC Related Party (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, any PCSC Party).
PCSC Parties” means, collectively, PCSC and Merger Subs (and each, individually, a “PCSC Party”).
PCSC Preference Shares” means the preference shares of US$0.0001 par value per share of PCSC.
PCSC Related Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9.
PCSC Related Party Transactions” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9.
PCSC SEC Reports” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7.
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PCSC Share Value” means $10.00.
PCSC Shareholder Approval” means, collectively, the Required PCSC Shareholder Approval and the Other PCSC Shareholder Approval.
PCSC Shareholder Redemption” means the redemption by PCSC of PCSC Class A Shares pursuant to the exercise of the right of the holders of PCSC Class A Shares to redeem all or a portion of their PCSC Class A Shares (in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise) as set forth in Governing Documents of PCSC.
PCSC Shareholder Support Agreements” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
PCSC Shareholders Meeting” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
PCSC Shares” means (a) prior to the consummation of the Domestication, collectively, the PCSC Class A Shares, PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares and (b) from and after the consummation of the Domestication, shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of PCSC. Any reference to the PCSC Shares in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document shall be deemed to refer to clause (a) and/or clause (b) of this definition, as the context so requires.
Perceptive PIPE Investor” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Perceptive Shareholders” means, collectively, the Sponsor and the Perceptive PIPE Investor.
Permits” means any approvals, authorizations, clearances, declarations of conformity, licenses, registrations, permits or certificates of a Governmental Entity.
Permitted Liens” means (a) mechanic’s, materialmen’s, carriers’, repairers’ and other similar statutory Liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business for amounts that are not yet due and payable or are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which sufficient reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP, (b) Liens for Taxes, assessments or other governmental charges not yet due and payable as of the Closing Date or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which sufficient reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP, (c) encumbrances and restrictions on real property (including easements, covenants, conditions, rights of way and similar restrictions) that do not prohibit or materially interfere with any of the Group Companies’ use or occupancy of such real property, (d) zoning, building codes and other land use Laws regulating the use or occupancy of real property or the activities conducted thereon which are imposed by any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over such real property and which are not violated by the use or occupancy of such real property or the operation of the businesses of the Group Company and do not prohibit or materially interfere with any of the Group Companies’ use or occupancy of such real property, (e) cash deposits or cash pledges to secure the payment of workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, social security benefits or obligations arising under similar Laws or to secure the performance of public or statutory obligations, surety or appeal bonds, and other obligations of a like nature, in each case in the ordinary course of business and which are not yet due and payable, (f) grants by any Group Company of non-exclusive rights in non-material Intellectual Property Rights in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (g) other Liens that do not materially and adversely affect the value, use or operation of the asset subject thereto.
Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, joint stock company, unincorporated organization or association, trust, joint venture or other similar entity, whether or not a legal entity or Governmental Entity.
Personal Data” means any data or information relating to an identified natural person that is regulated by the Privacy Laws.
PIPE Financing” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
PIPE Financing Amount” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
PIPE Investors” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Pre-Closing PCSC Holders” means the holders of PCSC Shares at any time prior to the Effective Time, together with their successors and assigns.
Privacy and Data Security Policies” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.20(a).
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Privacy Laws” means Laws relating to the Processing or protection of Personal Data that apply to the Group Companies.
Pro Rata Share” means with respect to each Company Stockholder, a fraction expressed as a percentage equal to (i) the total number of shares of Company Shares beneficially owned by such Company Stockholder immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Fully-Diluted Shares.
Proceeding” means any lawsuit, litigation, action, audit, examination, claim, complaint, charge, proceeding, suit or arbitration (in each case, whether civil, criminal or administrative and whether public or private) pending by or before or otherwise involving any Governmental Entity.
Process” (or “Processing” or “Processes”) means the collection, use, storage, processing, recording, distribution, transfer, import, export, protection (including security measures), disposal or disclosure or other activity regarding data (whether electronically or in any other form or medium).
Prospectus” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.18.
Public Shareholders” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.18.
Public Software” means any Software that contains, includes, incorporates, or has instantiated therein, or is derived in any manner (in whole or in part) from, any Software that is distributed as free software, open source software (e.g., Linux) or similar licensing or distribution models, including under any terms or conditions that impose any requirement that any Software using, linked with, incorporating, distributed with or derived from such Public Software (a) be made available or distributed in source code form; (b) be licensed for purposes of making derivative works; or (c) be redistributable at no, or a nominal, charge.
RA Capital Shareholders” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Real Property Leases” means all leases, sub-leases, licenses or other agreements, in each case, pursuant to which any Group Company leases or sub-leases any real property.
Reference Time” means June 30, 2025.
Registered Intellectual Property” means all issued Patents, pending Patent applications, registered Marks, pending applications for registration of Marks, registered Copyrights, pending applications for registration of Copyrights and Internet domain name registrations.
Registration Statement / Proxy Statement” means a registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents and containing a prospectus and proxy statement of PCSC.
Regulatory Permits” means all Permits granted by FDA or any comparable Governmental Entity to any Group Company, including investigational device exemptions, premarket approval applications, EC certificates, EC declarations of conformity, clinical trial authorizations and ethical reviews or their national or foreign equivalents.
Representatives” means with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and its and such Affiliates’ respective directors, managers, officers, employees, accountants, consultants, advisors, attorneys, agents and other representatives.
Required Company Financial Statements” means, collectively, (a) the Audited Financial Statements, (b) Unaudited Financial Statements and (c) each of the other financial statements or similar reports of the Group Companies required, as a result of the passage of time or otherwise, to be included in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement or any other filings to be made by PCSC or the Group Companies with the SEC in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement or any other Ancillary Document.
Required PCSC Shareholder Approval” means the approval of each Required Transaction Proposal by the affirmative vote of the holders of the requisite number of PCSC Shares entitled to vote thereon, whether in person or by proxy at the PCSC Shareholders Meeting (or any adjournment thereof), in accordance with the Governing Documents of PCSC and applicable Law.
Required Governing Document Proposal” means the Governing Document Proposal solely to the extent related to the amendments to the Governing Documents of PCSC set forth on Annex C attached hereto.
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Required Transaction Proposals” means, collectively, the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, the ESPP Proposal and the Required Governing Document Proposal.
Requisite Company Preferred Majority” means the holders of a majority of the outstanding Company Preferred Shares, whose vote or prior written consent is required for the automatic conversion of the Company Preferred Shares into Company Common Shares pursuant to Article IV, Section 5.1 of the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Requisite Company Series C/D/E/F Majority” means the holders of a majority of the outstanding Company Series C Preferred Shares, Company Series D Preferred Shares, Company Series E Preferred Shares and Company Series F Preferred Shares, whose vote or prior written consent is required for the automatic conversion of the Company Preferred Shares into Company Common Shares pursuant to Article IV, Section 5.1 of the Company Certificate of Incorporation.
Rollover Option” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a).
Rollover RSU Award” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(b).
Sanctions and Export Control Laws” means any applicable Law related to (a) import and export controls, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, (b) economic sanctions, including those administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of State, the European Union, any European Union Member State, the United Nations, and His Majesty’s Treasury of the United Kingdom or (c) anti-boycott measures.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act” means the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Schedules” means, collectively, the Company Disclosure Schedules and the PCSC Disclosure Schedules.
SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Second Certificate of Merger” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c)(ii).
Second Effective Time” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c)(ii).
Second Merger” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Second Surviving Company” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c)(i).
Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933.
Securities Laws” means Federal Securities Laws and other applicable foreign and domestic securities or similar Laws.
Signing Filing” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(b).
Signing Press Release” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(b).
Software” shall mean any and all (a) computer programs, including any and all software implementations of algorithms, models and methodologies, whether in source code or object code; (b) databases and compilations, including any and all data and collections of data, whether machine readable or otherwise; (c) descriptions, flowcharts and other work product used to design, plan, organize and develop any of the foregoing, screens, user interfaces, report formats, firmware, development tools, templates, menus, buttons and icons; and (d) all documentation, including user manuals and other training documentation, related to any of the foregoing.
Specified Strategic Transactions” means, collectively, the transactions described on Section 1.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule.
Sponsor” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Sponsor Letter Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, any corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other legal entity of which (a) if a corporation, a majority of the total voting power of Equity Securities entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person or a combination thereof, or (b) if a limited liability company, partnership, association or other business entity (other
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than a corporation), a majority of the partnership or other similar ownership interests thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or a combination thereof and for this purpose, a Person or Persons own a majority ownership interest in such a business entity (other than a corporation) if such Person or Persons shall be allocated a majority of such business entity’s gains or losses or shall be a, or control any, managing director or general partner of such business entity (other than a corporation). The term “Subsidiary” shall include all Subsidiaries of such Subsidiary.
Surviving Company Share” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(b)(vi).
Tax” means any federal, state, local or non-United States income, gross receipts, franchise, estimated, alternative minimum, sales, use, transfer, value added, excise, stamp, customs, duties, ad valorem, real property, personal property (tangible and intangible), capital stock, social security, unemployment, payroll, wage, employment, severance, occupation, registration, environmental, communication, mortgage, profits, license, lease, service, goods and services, withholding, premium, turnover, windfall profits or other taxes of any kind whatever, whether computed on a separate or combined, unitary or consolidated basis or in any other manner, together with any interest, deficiencies, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts imposed by any Governmental Entity with respect thereto, whether disputed or not, and including any secondary Liability for any of the aforementioned.
Tax Authority” means any Governmental Entity responsible for the collection or administration of Taxes or Tax Returns.
Tax Return” means returns, information returns, statements, declarations, claims for refund, schedules, attachments and reports relating to Taxes required to be filed with any Governmental Entity.
Termination Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(d).
Transaction Litigation” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(d).
Transaction Proposals” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.8.
Transaction Support Agreements” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Transaction Support Agreement Deadline” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14(a).
Trust Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.18.
Trust Account Released Claims” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.18.
Trust Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8.
Trustee” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8.
Unaudited Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4(b).
Unvested Company Equity Awards” means, collectively, the Unvested Company Options and the Unvested Company RSU Awards.
Unpaid Company Expenses” means the Company Expenses that are unpaid as of immediately prior to the Closing.
Unvested Company Option” means each Company Option outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time that is not a Vested Company Option.
Unvested Company RSU Award” means each Company RSU Award outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time that is not a Vested Company RSU Award.
Unpaid PCSC Expenses” means, without duplication, (i) the PCSC Expenses that are unpaid as of immediately prior to the Closing, (ii) any amounts due to the underwriters of PCSC’s initial public offering for their deferred underwriting commissions as set forth in the Trust Agreement, (iii) the amount of any outstanding Indebtedness for borrowed money incurred by PCSC or its Subsidiaries from and after the date of this Agreement that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Closing, and (iv) without duplication, any other unpaid amount of fees disclosed in Section 4.14 of PCSC Disclosure Schedules.
Vested Company Equity Awards” means, collectively, the Vested Company Options and the Vested Company RSU Awards.
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Vested Company Option” means each Company Option outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time that is vested as of immediately prior to the Effective Time or will vest solely as a result of the consummation of the Mergers.
Vested Company RSU Award” means each Company RSU Award outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time that is vested as of immediately prior to the Effective Time or will vest solely as a result of the consummation of the Mergers.
WARN” means the Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification Act of 1988, as well as analogous applicable foreign, state or local Laws.
Willful Breach” means a material breach of this Agreement by a Party that is a consequence of an act undertaken or a failure to act by the breaching Party with the knowledge that the taking of such act or such failure to act would, or would reasonably be expected to, constitute or result in a breach of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2
MERGERS
Section 2.1 Closing Transactions. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the following transactions shall occur in the order set forth in this Section 2.1:
(a) Redemptions; Domestication. At least one (1) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, PCSC shall cause the Domestication to occur in accordance with Section 388 of the DGCL and Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands, including by filing with the Delaware Secretary of State a Certificate of Domestication with respect to the Domestication, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to PCSC and the Company, together with the PCSC Certificate of Incorporation and completing and making all filings required to be made with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands to effect the Domestication. The PCSC Shareholder Redemptions shall occur immediately prior to the consummation of the Domestication. In connection with (and as part of) the Domestication, PCSC shall cause (i) each PCSC Class A Share, PCSC Class B Share and PCSC Preference Share that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Domestication (for the avoidance of doubt, after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions) to be converted into one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of PCSC, (ii) the Governing Documents of PCSC to become the certificate of incorporation, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (with such changes as may be agreed in writing by PCSC and the Company, the “PCSC Certificate of Incorporation”), and the bylaws, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G (with such changes as may be agreed in writing by PCSC and the Company, the “PCSC Bylaws”) and (iii) PCSC’s name to be changed to “Freenome, Inc.”; provided, however, that in the case of clause (iii), each of the Parties acknowledges and agrees that each of the PCSC Certificate of Incorporation and the PCSC Bylaws shall be appropriately adjusted to give effect to any amendments to the Governing Documents of PCSC contemplated by the PCSC Certificate of Incorporation and the PCSC Bylaws that are not adopted and approved by the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders at the PCSC Shareholders Meeting (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, the amendments to the Governing Documents of PCSC that are contemplated by the Required Governing Document Proposals); provided, further, that if such name is not available in Delaware or PCSC is otherwise unable to change its name to “Freenome, Inc.” in Delaware, it shall cause its name to be changed to such other name mutually agreed to by PCSC and the Company. PCSC and its Representatives shall give the Company and its pertinent Representatives a reasonable opportunity to review any applicable documents, certificates or filings in connection with the Domestication and will consider, in good faith, any comments thereto. Following the consummation of the Domestication and prior to the Closing, the board of directors of PCSC will resolve to ratify and approve such matters as may be required to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and any such other matters as the Company and PCSC may mutually agree.
(b) The First Merger.
(i) On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with the DGCL, on the Closing Date, Merger Sub I shall merge with and into the Company at the Effective Time. Following the Effective Time, and as a result of the First Merger, the separate existence of Merger Sub I shall cease and the Company shall continue as the surviving company of the First Merger (the “First Surviving Company”), provided, that references to the Company for periods after the Effective Time until the Second Effective Time shall include the First Surviving Company.
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(ii) At the Closing, the Parties hereto shall cause the First Merger to be consummated by filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a certificate of merger, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Company and PCSC (the “First Certificate of Merger”), to be executed and filed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the DGCL. The First Merger shall become effective on the date and time at which the First Certificate of Merger is accepted for filing by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such later date and/or time as is agreed by PCSC and the Company and specified in the First Certificate of Merger (the time the First Merger becomes effective being referred to herein as the “Effective Time”).
(iii) The First Merger shall have the effects set forth in this Agreement, the First Certificate of Merger, and Section 251 of the DGCL. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Effective Time, all of the assets, properties, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of the Company and Merger Sub I shall vest in the First Surviving Company and all debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions, disabilities and duties of each of the Company and Merger Sub I shall become the debts, liabilities, obligations and duties of the First Surviving Company, in each case, in accordance with the DGCL, which shall include the assumption by the First Surviving Company of any and all agreements, covenants, duties and obligations of Merger Sub I and the Company to be performed after the Effective Time.
(iv) At the Effective Time, the Governing Documents of Merger Sub I shall be the Governing Documents of the First Surviving Company, in each case, until thereafter changed or amended as provided therein or by applicable Law.
(v) At the Effective Time, the directors and officers of the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the initial directors and officers of the First Surviving Company, each to hold office in accordance with the Governing Documents of the First Surviving Company until such director’s or officer’s successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified, or until the earlier of their death, resignation or removal.
(vi) At the Effective Time, by virtue of the First Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or any other Person, each share of capital stock of Merger Sub I issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into one share of common stock, par value $0.0001, of the First Surviving Company (each such share, a “First Surviving Company Share”).
(vii) At the Effective Time, by virtue of the First Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or any other Person, each Company Share (other than the Company Shares canceled and extinguished pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(viii) and any Company Dissenting Shares) issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive a number of PCSC Shares equal to the Exchange Ratio. From and after the Effective Time, each Company Stockholder’s certificates (the “Certificates”), if any, evidencing ownership of the Company Shares and the Company Shares held in book-entry form issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall each cease to have any rights with respect to such Company Shares except as otherwise expressly provided for herein or under applicable Law.
(viii) At the Effective Time, by virtue of the First Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or any other Person, each Company Share held immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Company as treasury stock shall be automatically canceled and extinguished, and no consideration shall be paid with respect thereto.
(ix) For purposes of calculating the aggregate number of PCSC Shares issuable to each Company Stockholder pursuant to the terms of Section 2.1(b)(vii), all Company Shares held by such holder shall be aggregated, and the Exchange Ratio shall be applied to that aggregate number of shares held by such holder, and not on a share-by-share basis, and the number of PCSC Shares to be issued shall be rounded down to the nearest whole share.
(x) If, between the date of this Agreement and the Closing, the outstanding PCSC Shares shall have been changed into a different number of shares or a different class, by reason of any stock dividend, subdivision, reclassification, recapitalization, split, combination or exchange of shares, or any similar event shall have occurred, then any number, value (including dollar value) or amount contained herein which is based upon the number of PCSC Shares will be appropriately adjusted to provide to the holders of Company Shares the same economic effect as contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however, that this
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Section 2.1(b)(x) shall not (A) be construed to permit PCSC, Merger Subs or the Company to take any action with respect to their respective securities that is prohibited by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or (B) apply to the Domestication or any other transactions expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document to the extent consummated in accordance with the terms contemplated by this Agreement and/or such Ancillary Document, as applicable.
(c)The Second Merger.
(i) On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the DGCL and the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “DLLCA”), immediately following the First Merger, the First Surviving Company shall merge with and into the Merger Sub II at the Second Effective Time. Following the Second Effective Time, and as a result of the Second Merger, the separate existence of First Surviving Company shall cease and the Merger Sub II shall continue as the surviving company of the Second Merger (the “Second Surviving Company”), provided, that references to the Company or the First Surviving Company for periods after the Second Effective Time shall include the Second Surviving Company.
(ii) As soon as practicable following the Effective Time, but no later than one (1) Business Day following the Effective Time, the Parties hereto shall cause the Second Merger to be consummated by filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a certificate of merger, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Company and PCSC (the “Second Certificate of Merger”, together with the First Certificate of Merger, the “Certificates of Merger”), to be executed and filed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the DGCL and DLLCA. The Second Merger shall become effective on the date and time at which the Second Certificate of Merger is accepted for filing by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such later date and/or time as is agreed by PCSC and the Company and specified in the Second Certificate of Merger (the time the Second Merger becomes effective being referred to herein as the “Second Effective Time”).
(iii) The Second Merger shall have the effects set forth in this Agreement, the Second Certificate of Merger and the applicable provisions of the DGCL and DLLCA. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Second Effective Time, all of the assets, properties, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of the First Surviving Company and Merger Sub II shall vest in the Second Surviving Company and all debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions, disabilities and duties of each of the First Surviving Company and Merger Sub II shall become the debts, liabilities, obligations and duties of the Second Surviving Company, in each case, in accordance with the DGCL and DLLCA, which shall include the assumption by the Second Surviving Company of any and all agreements, covenants, duties and obligations of Merger Sub II and the First Surviving Company to be performed after the Second Effective Time.
(iv) At the Second Effective Time, the Governing Documents of Merger Sub II shall be the Governing Documents of the Second Surviving Company, in each case, until thereafter changed or amended as provided therein or by applicable Law, except that the name of the Second Surviving Company in such certificate of formation and operating agreement shall be amended to be “Freenome, LLC”.
(v) At the Second Effective Time, the managers and officers of the Merger Sub II immediately prior to the Second Effective Time shall be the initial managers and officers of the Second Surviving Company, each to hold office in accordance with the Governing Documents of the Second Surviving Company until such manager’s or officer’s successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified, or until the earlier of their death, resignation or removal.
(vi) At the Second Effective Time, by virtue of the Second Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or any other Person, each First Surviving Company Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Second Effective Time shall be automatically canceled and extinguished and converted into one membership interest of Merger Sub II, with the rights as set forth in the operating agreement of the Second Surviving Company, and shall constitute the only outstanding membership interests of the Second Surviving Company.
Section 2.2 Closing of the Transactions Contemplated by this Agreement. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall take place electronically by exchange of the closing deliverables by the means provided in Section 8.11 as promptly as reasonably practicable, but in no event later than the fifth (5th) Business Day, following the satisfaction (or, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, waiver) of the
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conditions set forth in Article 6 (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Closing, but subject to satisfaction or waiver of such conditions) (the date upon which the Closing actually occurs is referred to herein as “Closing Date”) or at such other place, date and/or time as PCSC and the Company may agree in writing.
Section 2.3 Allocation Schedule. At least five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver to PCSC an allocation schedule (the “Allocation Schedule”) setting forth (i) the number of Company Shares held by each Company Stockholder (including the number of Company Common Shares (x) issuable in connection with the exercise of the Company Warrants by each holder thereof, (y) if applicable, issuable after giving effect to the conversion of the Company Convertible Notes prior to the Closing or any conversion or exercise of any other Equity Securities of the Company issued and outstanding in connection with the Specified Strategic Transactions and (z) the Company Preferred Share Conversion pursuant to Section 2.4(c)), (ii) the number of Company Common Shares subject to each Company Equity Award held by each holder thereof, as well as whether each such Company Equity Award will be a Vested Company Equity Award or an Unvested Company Equity Award as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, and, in each case, the exercise price thereof, (iii) the number of PCSC Shares that will be subject to each Rollover Option and each Rollover RSU Award, and, in the case of each Rollover Option, the exercise price thereof at the Effective Time, (iv) the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration, the Fully-Diluted Shares and the Exchange Ratio, (v) each Company Stockholder’s Pro Rata Share of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration (including, for the avoidance of doubt, in respect of any Company Shares that are issued upon exercise of the Company Warrants, upon the conversion of the Company Convertible Notes prior to the Closing (if applicable), upon the conversion or exercise of any other Equity Securities of the Company issued and outstanding in connection with the Specified Strategic Transactions (if applicable) and after giving effect to the Company Preferred Share Conversion pursuant to Section 2.4(d)), and (vi) a certification, duly executed by an authorized officer of the Company, that (a) the information and calculations delivered pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) is, and will be as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, true and correct in all respects and in accordance with the last sentence of this Section 2.3 and (b) the Company has performed, or otherwise complied with, as applicable, its covenants and agreements set forth in Section 2.4(f) and Section 5.14(d). The Company will review any comments to the Allocation Schedule provided by PCSC or any of its Representatives and consider in good faith and incorporate any reasonable comments proposed by PCSC or any of its Representatives. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, (A) the aggregate number of PCSC Shares that each Company Stockholder will have a right to receive pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(vii) will be rounded down to the nearest whole share, (B) in no event shall the aggregate number of PCSC Shares set forth on the Allocation Schedule that are allocated in respect of the Equity Securities of the Company exceed the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration, (C) in no event shall the Allocation Schedule (or the calculations or determinations therein) breach, as applicable, any applicable Law, the Governing Documents of the Company, the Company Stockholder Agreements, the Company Equity Plan or any other Contract to which the Company is a party or bound (taking into account, for the avoidance of doubt, any actions taken by the Company pursuant to Section 2.4(f) and Section 5.13(d)) and (D) the PCSC Parties and the Exchange Agent will be entitled to rely upon the Allocation Schedule for purposes of allocating the transaction consideration to the Company Stockholders under this Agreement or under the Exchange Agent Agreement, as applicable.
Section 2.4 Treatment of Company Equity Awards, Company Warrants, Company Convertible Notes and Company Preferred Shares.
(a) At the Effective Time, by virtue of the First Merger and without any action of any Party or any other Person (but subject to, in the case of the Company, Section 2.4(f)), each Company Option (whether a Vested Company Option or an Unvested Company Option) shall cease to represent the right to purchase Company Common Shares and shall be canceled in exchange for options to purchase PCSC Shares under the PCSC Incentive Equity Plan (each, a “Rollover Option”) in an amount equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of Company Common Shares subject to such Company Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (i) the exercise price per share of such Company Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, divided by (ii) the Exchange Ratio; provided, however, that such conversion shall occur in a manner intended to comply with (A) the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and (B) in the case of any Rollover Option that is an incentive stock option, the requirements of Section 424 of the Code. Each Rollover Option shall be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Company Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, except for (i) as provided above in this Section 2.4(a), or (ii) terms (A) rendered inoperative by reason of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including any anti-dilution or other similar provisions that adjust the number of
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underlying shares that could become exercisable subject to the options) or (B) to the extent they conflict with the PCSC Incentive Equity Plan and (iii) such other immaterial administrative or ministerial changes as the PCSC Board (or the compensation committee of the PCSC Board) may determine in good faith are appropriate to effectuate the administration of the Rollover Options.
(b) At the Effective Time, by virtue of the First Merger and without any action of any Party or any other Person (but subject to, in the case of the Company, Section 2.4(f)), each Company RSU Award (whether a Vested Company RSU Award or an Unvested Company RSU Award) shall cease to have any rights in respect of the Company Common Shares and shall be canceled in exchange for a restricted stock unit award under the PCSC Incentive Equity Plan (each, a “Rollover RSU Award”) that settles in a number of PCSC Shares (rounded down to the nearest whole share) in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as set forth on the Allocation Schedule. Each Rollover RSU Award shall be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Company RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time, except for (i) terms (A) rendered inoperative by reason of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including any anti-dilution or other similar provisions that adjust the number of underlying shares that could vest subject to the restricted stock unit award) or (B) to the extent they conflict with the PCSC Incentive Equity Plan and (ii) such other immaterial administrative or ministerial changes as the PCSC Board (or the compensation committee of the PCSC Board) may determine in good faith are appropriate to effectuate the administration of the Rollover RSU Awards.
(c) Unless the Company Convertible Notes have been converted in full in accordance with its terms prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall take all actions necessary to cause the Company Convertible Notes to be assumed by PCSC in accordance with the terms of the Company Convertible Notes and to remain outstanding in accordance with their terms.
(d) On the Closing Date, prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall cause each Company Preferred Share that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time to be automatically converted into and become a number of Company Common Shares in accordance with the terms of Article IV, Section 5.1 of the Company Certificate of Incorporation (the “Company Preferred Share Conversion”), and each such Company Preferred Share shall no longer be issued and outstanding and shall automatically be canceled, extinguished, retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder of Company Preferred Shares shall thereafter cease to have any rights with respect to such Company Preferred Shares, other than, for the avoidance of doubt, with respect to the Company Common Shares into which such Company Preferred Shares have been converted and then as expressly provided herein.
(e) At the Effective Time, all Company Equity Plans shall terminate and all Company Equity Awards (whether vested or unvested) shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder thereof shall cease to have any rights with respect thereto or under the Company Equity Plans, except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Section 2.4.
(f) Prior to the Closing, the Company shall take, or cause to be taken, all necessary or appropriate actions under (i) the Company Equity Plans or under the underlying grant, award or similar agreement with respect to any Company Equity Awards, (ii) the Company Warrant Agreements in connection with or as a result of the exercise of any Company Warrants (if any) and any Warrant Cancellation Agreements, (iii) the Company Convertible Notes and any other Equity Securities of the Company issued and outstanding in connection with the Specified Strategic Transactions and (iv) otherwise, to give effect to the provisions of this Section 2.4.
Section 2.5 Deliverables.
(a) As promptly as reasonably practicable following the date of this Agreement, but in no event later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, PCSC shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company (the “Exchange Agent”) (it being understood and agreed that Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (or any of its Affiliates) shall be deemed to be acceptable to the Company) and enter into an exchange agent agreement (the “Exchange Agent Agreement”) with the Exchange Agent for the purpose of exchanging Certificates, if any, representing the Company Common Shares and each Company Share held in book-entry form on the stock transfer books of the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time, in either case, for the portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration issuable in respect of such Company Shares pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(vii) and on the terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, in the event that Continental is unable or
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unwilling to serve as the Exchange Agent, then PCSC and the Company shall, as promptly as reasonably practicable thereafter, but in no event later than the Closing Date, mutually agree upon an exchange agent (in either case, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), PCSC shall appoint and enter into an exchange agent agreement with such exchange agent, who shall for all purposes under this Agreement constitute the Exchange Agent and each of PCSC and the Company shall mutually agree to any changes to the Letter of Transmittal in order to satisfy any requirements of such exchange agent (in either case, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The Company shall reasonably cooperate with PCSC and the Exchange Agent in connection with the appointment of the Exchange Agent, the entry into the Exchange Agent Agreement and the covenants and agreements set forth in this Section 2.5 (including the provision of any information, or the entry into any agreements or documentation, necessary or advisable in connection with any of the foregoing or otherwise required by the Exchange Agent Agreement for the Exchange Agent to fulfill its duties as the Exchange Agent in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby).
(b) At least three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, if required by the Exchange Agent, the Company shall mail or otherwise deliver, or shall cause to be mailed or otherwise delivered, to the Company Stockholders a Letter of Transmittal.
(c) At least five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver to PCSC a statement certified by the Company’s chief executive officer (the “Estimated Closing Statement”) setting forth a good faith calculation of the Company’s estimate of (i) the amount of any Leakage during the period between the Reference Time and the Effective Time and (ii) the amount, if any, by which Net Cash at the Effective Time exceeds Net Cash at the Reference Time, and the resulting Adjusted Equity Value as of the Closing Date based on such estimates, in reasonable detail including for each component thereof and other evidence reasonably necessary to confirm such calculations. Promptly upon delivering the Estimated Closing Statement to PCSC, if requested by PCSC, the Company will meet with PCSC to review and discuss the Estimated Closing Statement and the Company will consider in good faith PCSC’s comments to the Estimated Closing Statement and make any appropriate adjustments to the Estimated Closing Statement prior to the Closing, which adjusted Estimated Closing Statement, as mutually approved by the Company and PCSC, both acting reasonably and in good faith, shall thereafter become the Estimated Closing Statement for all purposes of this Agreement. The Estimated Closing Statement and the determinations contained therein shall be prepared in accordance with the Accounting Principles and otherwise in accordance with this Agreement.
(d) At the Effective Time, PCSC shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the Company Stockholders and for exchange in accordance with this Section 2.5 through the Exchange Agent, evidence of PCSC Shares in book-entry form representing the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration issuable pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(vii), calculated according to the Adjusted Equity Value set forth in the Estimated Closing Statement, in exchange for the Company Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time. All shares in book-entry form representing the portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration issuable pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(vii) deposited with the Exchange Agent shall be referred to in this Agreement as the “Exchange Fund.”
(e) Each Company Stockholder whose Company Shares have been converted into the right to receive a portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(vii) (including each Company Share issued in connection with or as a result of the exercise of Company Warrants (if applicable), the conversion of the Company Convertible Notes prior to the Closing (if applicable) and the Company Preferred Share Conversion pursuant to Section 2.4(d)) shall be entitled to receive the portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration to which he, she or it is entitled on the date on which such Company Stockholder delivers to the Exchange Agent (i) a surrender of a Certificate (or affidavit of loss in lieu thereof in the form required by the Letter of Transmittal), together with the delivery of a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any other documents or agreements required by the Letter of Transmittal), and (ii) in the case of Company Common Shares held in book-entry form, a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any documents or agreements required by the Letter of Transmittal).
(f) If a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal, together with any Certificates (or affidavit of loss in lieu thereof in the form required by the Letter of Transmittal), if any, is delivered to the Exchange Agent in accordance with Section 2.5(e) (i) at least one (1) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, then PCSC and the Company shall take all necessary actions to cause the applicable portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share
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Consideration to be issued to the applicable Company Stockholder in book-entry form on the Closing Date, or (ii) less than one (1) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, then PCSC and the Company (or the Surviving Company) shall take all necessary actions to cause the applicable portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration to be issued to the Company Stockholder in book-entry form within two (2) Business Days after such delivery.
(g) If any portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration is to be issued to a Person other than the Company Stockholder in whose name the surrendered Certificate or the transferred Company Share in book-entry form is registered, it shall be a condition to the issuance of the applicable portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration that (i) either such Certificate shall be properly endorsed or shall otherwise be in proper form for transfer or such Company Share in book-entry form shall be properly transferred and (ii) the Person requesting such consideration pay to the Exchange Agent any transfer Taxes required as a result of such consideration being issued to a Person other than the registered holder of such Certificate or Company Share in book-entry form or establish to the satisfaction of the Exchange Agent that such transfer Taxes have been paid or are not payable.
(h) No interest will be paid or accrued on the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration (or any portion thereof). From and after the Effective Time, until surrendered or transferred, as applicable, in accordance with this Section 2.5, each Company Share (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company Shares canceled and extinguished pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(viii) or any Company Dissenting Shares) shall solely represent the right to receive a portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration to which such Company Share is entitled to receive pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(vii).
(i) At the Effective Time, the stock transfer books of the Company shall be closed and there shall be no transfers of Company Shares that were outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time.
(j) Any portion of the Exchange Fund that remains unclaimed by the Company Stockholders twelve (12) months following the Closing Date shall be delivered to PCSC or as otherwise instructed by PCSC, and any Company Stockholder who has not exchanged his, her or its Company Shares for the applicable portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration in accordance with this Section 2.5 prior to that time shall thereafter look only to PCSC for the issuance of the applicable portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration, without any interest thereon. None of PCSC, the Surviving Company or any of their respective Affiliates shall be liable to any Person in respect of any consideration delivered to a public official pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, unclaimed property, escheat, or similar Law. Any portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration remaining unclaimed by the Company Stockholders immediately prior to such time when the amounts would otherwise escheat to or become property of any Governmental Entity shall become, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, the property of PCSC free and clear of any claims or interest of any Person previously entitled thereto.
Section 2.6 Company Dissenting Shares. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any Company Shares for which a Company Stockholder (a) has not voted in favor of the Mergers or consented to it in writing and (b) has demanded the appraisal of such Company Shares in accordance with, and has complied in all respects with, Section 262 of the DGCL (collectively, such shareholders, the “Company Dissenting Shareholders”, and such shares, the “Company Dissenting Shares”) shall not be converted into the right to receive the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(vii). From and after the Effective Time, (i) the Company Dissenting Shares shall be canceled and extinguished and shall cease to exist and (ii) the Company Dissenting Shareholders shall be entitled only to such rights as may be granted to them under Section 262 of the DGCL and shall not be entitled to exercise any of the voting rights or other rights of a stockholder of PCSC, the First Surviving Company, the Second Surviving Company or any of its Affiliates (including PCSC); provided that if any Company Dissenting Shareholder effectively withdraws or loses such appraisal rights (whether through failure to perfect such appraisal rights or otherwise), then the Company Shares held by such Company Dissenting Shareholder (A) shall no longer be deemed to be Company Dissenting Shares and (B) shall be treated as if they had been converted automatically at the Effective Time into the right to receive the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(vii) upon delivery of a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any other documents or agreements required by the Letter of Transmittal) and the surrender of the applicable documents and other deliverables set forth in Section 2.5(e). Each Company Dissenting Shareholder who becomes entitled to payment for his, her or its Company Dissenting Shares pursuant to the DGCL shall receive payment thereof from the Company in accordance with the DGCL. The Company shall give prompt notice of any written demands for appraisal of any Company Share, attempted withdrawals of such demands and any other documents or instruments served pursuant to the DGCL and received by the Company relating to stockholders’ rights of appraisal in accordance with the provisions of
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Section 262 of the DGCL, and PCSC shall, at its sole cost and expense, have the opportunity to participate in, but not control, all negotiations and proceedings with respect to all such demands. The Company shall not, except with the prior written consent of PCSC (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed), settle, or make any payment, or deliver any consideration, with respect to, any such demand.
Section 2.7 Withholding. PCSC, the Group Companies and the Exchange Agent shall be entitled to deduct and withhold (or cause to be deducted and withheld) from any consideration payable pursuant to this Agreement such amounts as are required to be deducted and withheld under applicable Tax Law. To the extent that amounts are so withheld and timely remitted to the applicable Governmental Entity, such withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the Person in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made. The Parties shall cooperate in good faith to eliminate or reduce any such deduction or withholding (including through the request and provision of any statements, forms or other documents to reduce or eliminate any such deduction or withholding).
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE GROUP COMPANIES
Subject to Section 8.8, except as set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedules, the Company hereby represents and warrants to the PCSC Parties, in each case, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date, as follows:
Section 3.1 Organization and Qualification.
(a) Each Group Company is a corporation, limited liability company or other applicable business entity duly organized, incorporated or formed, as applicable, validly existing and in good standing (or the equivalent thereof, if applicable, in each case, with respect to the jurisdictions that recognize the concept of good standing or any equivalent thereof) under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization, incorporation or formation (as applicable). Section 3.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth the jurisdiction of organization, incorporation or formation (as applicable) for each Group Company. Each Group Company has the requisite corporate, limited liability company or other applicable business entity power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its businesses as presently conducted, except where the failure to have such power or authority would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
(b) True and complete copies of the Governing Documents of the Company and each of the Company Stockholder Agreements has been made available to PCSC, in each case, as amended and in effect as of the date of this Agreement. The Governing Documents of the Company and the Company Stockholder Agreements are in full force and effect, and the Company is not in breach or violation of any provision set forth in its Governing Documents or the Company Stockholder Agreements.
(c) Each Group Company is duly qualified or licensed to transact business and is in good standing (or the equivalent thereof, if applicable, in each case, with respect to the jurisdictions that recognize the concept of good standing or any equivalent thereof) in each jurisdiction in which the property and assets owned, leased or operated by it, or the nature of the business conducted by it, makes such qualification or licensing necessary, except where the failure to be so duly qualified or licensed and in good standing would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
Section 3.2 Capitalization of the Group Companies.
(a) Section 3.2(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true and complete statement as of the date of this Agreement of (i) the number and class or series (as applicable) of all of the Equity Securities of the Company issued and outstanding, (ii) the identity of the Persons that are the record and beneficial owners thereof, (iii) with respect to each Company Equity Award, (A) the date of grant, (B) any applicable exercise (or similar) price, (C) the expiration date, and (D) any applicable vesting schedule (including acceleration provisions), and (iv) with respect to each Company Warrant, (A) the date of grant and (B) any applicable exercise or similar price. All of the Equity Securities of the Company (including each Company Share issued or issuable in connection with or as a result of the Company Preferred Share Conversion) have been duly authorized and validly issued. All of the outstanding Company Shares are fully paid and non-assessable. The Equity Securities of the Company (including each Company Share issued or issuable in connection with or as a result of the Company Preferred Share Conversion) (1) were not issued in violation of the Governing Documents of the Company, the Company Stockholder Agreements or any other Contract to which the Company is party or bound, (2) were not issued in violation of any preemptive rights, call option, right of first refusal or first offer, subscription rights, transfer
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restrictions or similar rights of any Person and (3) have been offered, sold and issued in all material respects in compliance with applicable Law, including Securities Laws. Except for the Company Options, Company RSU Awards and Company Warrants set forth on Section 3.2(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules or the Company Options or Company RSU Awards either permitted by Section 5.1(b) or issued, granted or entered into in accordance with Section 5.1(b), the Company has no outstanding (x) equity appreciation, phantom equity or profit participation rights or (y) options, restricted stock units, phantom stock, warrants, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or first offer or other Contracts that could require the Company to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any Equity Securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Equity Securities of the Company.
(b) The Equity Securities of the Company are free and clear of all Liens (other than transfer restrictions under applicable Securities Law or under the Company Stockholder Agreements). Except for the Company Stockholder Agreements, there are no voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts to which the Company is a party with respect to the voting or transfer of the Company’s Equity Securities.
(c) Section 3.2(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true and complete statement of (i) the number and class or series (as applicable) of all of the Equity Securities of each Subsidiary of the Company issued and outstanding and (ii) the identity of the Persons that are the record and beneficial owners thereof. There are no outstanding (A) equity appreciation, phantom equity or profit participation rights or (B) options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, phantom stock, warrants, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or first offer or other Contracts that could require any Subsidiary of the Company to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any Equity Securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Equity Securities of the Subsidiaries of the Company. There are no voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or transfer of any Equity Securities of any Subsidiary of the Company. There are no outstanding bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness of the Company having the right to vote (or convertible into, or exchangeable for, securities having the right to vote) on any matter for which holders of Company Shares may vote.
(d) Except as set forth (i) on Section 3.2(d) of the Company Disclosure Schedules and (ii) in the Company Stockholder Agreements, there are no voting trusts, proxies or other Contracts with respect to the voting or transfer of the Company’s Equity Securities between the Company and any other Person.
(e) None of the Group Companies owns or holds (of record, beneficially, legally or otherwise), directly or indirectly, any Equity Securities in any other Person or the right to acquire any such Equity Security, and none of the Group Companies are a partner or member of any partnership, limited liability company or joint venture.
(f) Section 3.2(f) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a list of all Indebtedness of the Group Companies as of the date of this Agreement, including the principal amount of such Indebtedness, the outstanding balance as of the date of this Agreement, and the debtor and the creditor thereof.
(g) Section 3.2(g) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a list of all Change of Control Payments of the Group Companies.
(h) Other than the Company Convertible Notes, there are no debt instruments outstanding convertible into or otherwise entitling the holder thereof to any of the Company’s Equity Securities.
Section 3.3 Authority.
(a) The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is or will be a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Subject to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Written Consent (including the approval of the Requisite Company Preferred Majority and Requisite Company Series C/D/E/F Majority with respect to the Company Preferred Share Conversion), the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or will be a party, the performance of the Company’s obligations hereby and thereby and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been (or, in the case of any Ancillary Document entered into after the date of this Agreement, will be upon execution thereof) duly authorized by all necessary corporate (or other similar) action on the part of the Company. This Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which the Company is or is contemplated to be a party has been or will be, upon execution thereof, as applicable, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company
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and constitutes or will constitute, upon execution and delivery thereof, as applicable, a valid, legal and binding agreement of the Company (assuming that this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or will be a party are or will be upon execution thereof, as applicable, duly authorized, executed and delivered by the other Persons party thereto), enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms (subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other Laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors’ rights and subject to general principles of equity). The Company Stockholder Written Consent is the only vote of the holders of any class or series of capital stock of the Company required to approve and adopt this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or is contemplated to be a party, the performance of the Company’s obligations hereunder and thereunder and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Mergers).
(b) The Company Strategic Transaction Committee was formed on August 3, 2023. At a meeting duly called and held, prior to the execution of this Agreement, the Company Strategic Transaction Committee unanimously and duly adopted resolutions (a) determining that entry into this Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents to which the Company is party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, are advisable and fair to, and in the best interest of, the Company and the Company Stockholders, (b) recommending to the Company Board that it approve this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, and (c) resolving to make the Company Strategic Transaction Committee Recommendation, which resolutions have not been subsequently withdrawn or modified in a manner adverse to PCSC or Merger Subs.
(c) Thereafter, the Company Board, acting upon the recommendation of the Company Strategic Transaction Committee, unanimously and duly adopted resolutions (a) determining that entry into this Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents to which the Company is party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, are advisable and fair to, and in the best interest of, the Company and its stockholders, (b) approving this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, and (c) directing that this Agreement be submitted to the Company Stockholders entitled to vote thereon for adoption thereby and resolving to make the Company Board Recommendation, which resolutions have not been subsequently withdrawn or modified in a manner adverse to PCSC or Merger Subs.
Section 3.4 Financial Statements; Undisclosed Liabilities.
(a) The Company has made available to PCSC a true and complete copy of the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Group Companies as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 and the related audited consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit and cash flows of the Group Companies for each of the periods then ended, which are attached as Section 3.4(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules (the “Audited Financial Statements”). The Audited Financial Statements (including the notes thereto) (A) was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be specifically indicated in the notes thereto), (B) fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Group Companies as at the date thereof and for the period indicated therein, except as otherwise specifically noted therein, (C) in the case of the Financial Statements described in clause (i) of the preceding sentence, were audited in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and contain an unqualified report of the Company’s auditors, (D) comply in all material respects with the applicable accounting requirements and with the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Exchange Act and the Securities Act in effect as of the respective dates thereof (including Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable), and (E) were prepared from and accurately reflect the books and records of the Group Companies.
(b) The unaudited consolidated balance sheets of the Group Companies as of June 30, 2025 (the “Latest Balance Sheet”) and June 30, 2024 and the related unaudited consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit and cash flows of the Group Companies for each the six (6)-month periods then ended (the “Unaudited Financial Statements”), when delivered following the date of this Agreement in accordance with Section 5.18, (i) will be prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be specifically indicated in the notes thereto), (ii) will fairly present, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Group Companies as at the date thereof and for the period indicated therein, except as otherwise specifically noted
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therein, (iii) will comply in all material respects with the applicable accounting requirements and with the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Exchange Act and the Securities Act in effect as of the respective dates thereof (including Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable), and (iv) will be prepared from and accurately reflect the books and records of the Group Companies.
(c) Except (i) as set forth on the face of the Latest Balance Sheet, (ii) for Liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business since the date of the Latest Balance Sheet (none of which are Liabilities directly or indirectly related to a breach of Contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement, Proceeding or violation of, or non-compliance with, Law), (iii) for Liabilities incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents, the performance of their respective covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby and (iv) for Liabilities that are not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, no Group Company has any Liabilities of the type required to be set forth on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP.
(d) The Group Companies have established and maintain systems of internal accounting controls that are designed to provide, in all material respects, reasonable assurance (i) that all transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization, (ii) that all transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of proper and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and to maintain accountability for the Group Companies’ assets, and (iii) regarding prevention or timely detection of the unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Group Company’s properties or assets. The Group Companies maintain and, for all periods covered by the Financial Statements, have maintained books and records of the Group Companies in the ordinary course of business that are accurate and complete and reflect the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of the Group Companies in all material respects.
(e) Except as set forth in Section 3.4(e) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, since the Lookback Date, no Group Company has received any written complaint, allegation, assertion or claim that there is (i) “significant deficiency” in the internal controls over financial reporting of the Group Companies, (ii) a “material weakness” in the internal controls over financial reporting of the Group Companies or (iii) fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees of the Group Companies who have a significant role in the internal controls over financial reporting of the Group Companies.
Section 3.5 Consents and Requisite Governmental Approvals; No Violations.
(a) No consent, approval or authorization of, or designation, declaration or filing with, any Governmental Entity is required on the part of the Company with respect to the Company’s execution, delivery or performance of its obligations under this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or will be party or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (i) compliance with and filings under the HSR Act, (ii) the filing with the SEC of (A) the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement and the declaration of the effectiveness thereof by the SEC and (B) such reports under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, (iii) the filing of the Certificates of Merger or (iv) any other consents, approvals, authorizations, designations, declarations, waivers or filings, the absence of which would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect. The Company is its own ultimate parent entity (as such term is defined in the HSR Act).
(b) None of the execution or delivery by the Company of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be a party, the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder or thereunder, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will, directly or indirectly (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) (i) result in a violation or breach of any provision of the Company’s Governing Documents, (ii) result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default or give rise to any right of termination, Consent, cancellation, amendment, modification, suspension, revocation or acceleration under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of (A) any Material Contract to which any Group Company is a party or (B) any Material Permits, (iii) violate, or constitute a breach under, any Order or applicable Law to which any Group Company or any of its properties or assets are subject or bound or (iv) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the assets or properties (other than any Permitted Liens) or Equity Securities of any Group Company, except, in the case of any of clauses (ii) through (iv) above, as would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
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failure to hold the same would not result in a Company Material Adverse Effect. Except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole, (i) each Material Permit is in full force and effect in accordance with its terms and (ii) no written notice of suspension, limitation, revocation, cancellation, modification or termination of any Material Permit has been received by the Group Companies.
Section 3.7 Material Contracts.
(a) Section 3.7(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a list of the following Contracts to which a Group Company is a party as of the date of this Agreement, excluding any Employee Benefit Plan (each Contract required to be set forth on Section 3.7(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, together with each of the Contracts entered into after the date of this Agreement that would be required to be set forth on Section 3.7(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules if entered into prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, collectively, the “Material Contracts”):
(i) any Contract relating to Indebtedness for borrowed money of any Group Company or to the placing of a Lien (other than any Permitted Lien) on any material assets or properties of any Group Company;
(ii) any Contract under which any Group Company is lessee of or holds or operates, in each case, any tangible property (other than real property), owned by any other Person, except for any lease or agreement under which the aggregate annual rental payments do not exceed $2,000,000;
(iii) any Contract under which any Group Company is lessor of or permits any third party to hold or operate, in each case, any tangible property (other than real property), owned or controlled by such Group Company, except for any lease or agreement under which the aggregate annual rental payments do not exceed $2,000,000;
(iv) (A) any joint venture or partnership Contract, (B) any profit-sharing, partnership, collaboration, co-promotion, commercialization or research or development Contract, in each case, which requires, or would reasonably be expected to require (based on any occurrence, development, activity or event contemplated by such Contract), aggregate payments to or from any Group Company in excess of $5,000,000 over the life of the Contract and (C) any Contract with respect to material Company Licensed Intellectual Property (other than Off-the-Shelf Software);
(v) any (A) In-bound License or (B) any Out-bound License;
(vi) any Contract that (A) limits or purports to limit, in any material respect, the freedom of any Group Company to engage or compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any area or that would so limit or purport to limit, in any material respect, the operations of PCSC or any of its Affiliates after the Closing, (B) contains any exclusivity, “most favored nation” or similar provisions, obligations or restrictions or (C) contains any other provisions restricting or purporting to restrict the ability of any Group Company to sell, manufacture, develop, commercialize, test or research products, directly or indirectly through third parties, or to solicit any potential employee or customer, in each case, in any material respect or that would so limit or purports to limit in any material respect, PCSC or any of its Affiliates after the Closing;
(vii) any Contract requiring any future capital commitment or capital expenditure (or series of capital expenditures) by any Group Company in an amount in excess of (A) $2,000,000 annually or (B) $5,000,000 over the life of the agreement;
(viii) any Contract requiring any Group Company to guarantee the Liabilities of any Person (other than the Company or a Subsidiary) or pursuant to which any Person (other than the Company or a Subsidiary) has guaranteed the Liabilities of a Group Company, in each case in excess of $2,000,000;
(ix) any Contract under which any Group Company has, directly or indirectly, made or agreed to make any loan, advance, or assignment of payment to any Person or made any capital contribution to, or other investment in, any Person;
(x) any Contract required to be disclosed on Section 3.19 of the Company Disclosure Schedules;
(xi) any Contract with any Person (A) pursuant to which any Group Company (or PCSC or any of its Affiliates after the Closing) may be required to pay milestones, royalties or other contingent payments based on any research, testing, development, regulatory filings or approval, sale, distribution, commercial
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manufacture or other similar occurrences, developments, activities or events or (B) under which any Group Company grants to any Person any right of first refusal, right of first negotiation, option to purchase, option to license or any other similar rights with respect to any Company Product or any Intellectual Property Rights;
(xii) any Contract (A) governing the terms of, or otherwise related to, the employment, engagement or services of any current director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service provider of a Group Company who are key to the success to the Group Company, or (B) providing for any Change of Control Payment of the type described in clause (a) of the definition thereof;
(xiii) any Contract for the disposition of any portion of the assets or business of any Group Company or for the acquisition by any Group Company of the assets or business of any other Person (other than acquisitions or dispositions made in the ordinary course of business), or under which any Group Company has any continuing obligation with respect to an “earn-out”, contingent purchase price or other contingent or deferred payment obligation;
(xiv) any settlement, conciliation or similar Contract (A) the performance of which would be reasonably likely to involve any payments after the date of this Agreement, (B) with a Governmental Entity or (C) that imposes or is reasonably likely to impose, at any time in the future, any material, non-monetary obligations on any Group Company (or PCSC or any of its Affiliates after the Closing); and
(xv) any other Contract the performance of which requires either (A) annual payments to or from any Group Company in excess of $2,000,000 or (B) aggregate payments to or from any Group Company in excess of $5,000,000 over the life of the agreement and, in each case, that is not terminable by the applicable Group Company without penalty upon less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice.
(b) (i) Each Material Contract is valid and binding on the applicable Group Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the counterparties thereto, and is in full force and effect and enforceable in accordance with its terms against such Group Company and, to the Company’s knowledge, the counterparties thereto, (ii) the applicable Group Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the counterparties thereto are not in material breach of, or default under, any Material Contract and (iii) no event has occurred that (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) would result in a material breach of, or default under, any Material Contract by the applicable Group Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, the counterparties thereto. The Company has made available to PCSC true and complete copies of all Material Contracts in effect as of the date hereof (other than purchase orders, invoices, and similar confirmatory or administrative documents that are ancillary to the main contractual relationship between the parties to a particular Contract or group of Contracts and that, in each case, do not contain any material executory or continuing terms, conditions, obligations or rights).
Section 3.8 Absence of Changes. During the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on the date of this Agreement, (a) no Company Material Adverse Effect has occurred and (b) except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, any Ancillary Document or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (i) the Company has conducted its business in the ordinary course in all material respects and (ii) no Group Company has taken any action that would require the consent of PCSC if taken during the period from the date of this Agreement until the Closing pursuant to Section 5.1(b)(i), Section 5.1(b)(iv)(A), Section 5.1(b)(viii), Section 5.1(b)(xi), Section 5.1(b)(xiv) or Section 5.1(b)(xv).
Section 3.9 Litigation. There is (and since the Lookback Date there has been) no Proceeding pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened against any Group Company that, if adversely decided or resolved, has been or would reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole. Neither the Group Companies nor any of their respective properties or assets is subject to any material Order. As of the date hereof, there are no material Proceedings by a Group Company pending against any other Person.
Section 3.10 Compliance with Applicable Law. Each Group Company (a) conducts (and since the Lookback Date has conducted) its business in accordance with all Laws and Orders applicable to such Group Company and is not in violation of any such Law or Order and (b) has not received any written communications or, to the Company’s knowledge, any other communications from a Governmental Entity that alleges that such Group Company is not in compliance with any Law or Order, except in each case of clauses (a) and (b), as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole.
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Section 3.11 Employee Plans.
(a) Section 3.11(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true and complete list of all material Employee Benefit Plans (including, for each such Employee Benefit Plan, its jurisdiction). With respect to each material Employee Benefit Plan, the Group Companies have provided PCSC with true and complete copies of the material documents pursuant to which the plan is maintained, funded and administered.
(b) No Group Company has any Liability with respect to or under: (i) a Multiemployer Plan; (ii) a “defined benefit plan” (as defined in Section 3(35) of ERISA, whether or not subject to ERISA) or a plan that is or was subject to Title IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code; (iii) a “multiple employer plan” within the meaning of Section 413(c) of the Code or Section 210 of ERISA; or (iv) a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” as defined in Section 3(40) of ERISA. No Group Company has any material Liabilities to provide any retiree or post-termination health or life insurance or other welfare-type benefits to any Person other than health continuation coverage pursuant to COBRA or similar Law and for which the recipient pays the full cost of coverage or for not more than one (1) month following a termination of employment pursuant to the terms of an Employee Benefit Plan in effect as of the date hereof and set forth in Section 3.11(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules. No Group Company has any material Liabilities by reason of at any time being considered a single employer under Section 414 of the Code with any other Person.
(c) Each Employee Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code has timely received a favorable determination or opinion or advisory letter from the Internal Revenue Service, and to the Company’s knowledge there are no circumstances that could reasonably be expected to result in a revocation of such letter. None of the Group Companies has incurred (whether or not assessed) any material penalty or Tax under Section 4980H, 4980B, 4980D, 6721 or 6722 of the Code.
(d) As of the date of this Agreement, there are no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened in writing claims or Proceedings with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan (other than routine claims for benefits). There have been no non-exempt “prohibited transactions” within the meaning of Section 4975 of the Code or Sections 406 or 407 of ERISA and no breaches of fiduciary duty (as determined under ERISA) with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan, except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole. With respect to each Employee Benefit Plan, all contributions, distributions, reimbursements and premium payments that are due have been timely made, except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole.
(e) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not materially (alone or in combination with any other event) (i) result in any payment or benefit becoming due to or result in the forgiveness of any indebtedness of any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service providers of any of the Group Companies, (ii) increase the amount or value of any compensation or benefits payable to any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service providers of any of the Group Companies or (iii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment or vesting, or trigger any payment or funding of any compensation or benefits to any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service providers of any of the Group Companies.
(f) No amount that could be received (whether in cash or property or the vesting of property) by any “disqualified individual” of any of the Group Companies under any Employee Benefit Plan or otherwise as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement could, separately or in the aggregate, be nondeductible under Section 280G of the Code or subjected to an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code.
(g) The Group Companies have no material obligation to make a “gross-up” or similar payment in respect of any taxes that may become payable under Section 4999 or 409A of the Code.
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termination indemnities or other similar benefits maintained for employees outside of the U.S.) have been timely made or fully accrued. No Group Company has ever been a participating employer of a defined benefit or final salary pension scheme in the United Kingdom, including without limitation, party to any guarantee, indemnity, arrangement or agreement of any kind relating to the funding of any defined benefit scheme or which could give rise to any payment or contribution liability or any other liability of any kind to or in relation to any defined benefit or final salary pension scheme.
Section 3.12 Environmental Matters. Except as would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect:
(a) None of the Group Companies have received any written communication or, to the Company’s knowledge, other communication from any Governmental Entity or any other Person regarding any actual, alleged, or potential violation in any respect of, or a failure to comply in any respect with, any Environmental Laws.
(b) There is (and since the Lookback Date there has been) no Proceeding pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened in writing against any Group Company pursuant to Environmental Laws.
(c) There has been no manufacture, release, treatment, storage, disposal, arrangement for disposal, transport or handling of, contamination by, or exposure of any Person to, any Hazardous Substances.
The Group Companies have made available to PCSC copies of all environmental assessments, audits and reports and all other material environmental, health and safety documents that are in any Group Company’s possession or control relating to the current or former operations, properties or facilities of the Group Companies.
Section 3.13 Intellectual Property.
(a) Section 3.13(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true and complete list of (i) all currently issued or pending Company Registered Intellectual Property, (ii) Company Licensed Intellectual Property and (iii) material unregistered Marks and Copyrights owned by any Group Company, in each case, as of the date of this Agreement. Section 3.13(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules lists, for each item of Company Registered Intellectual Property and Registered Intellectual Property comprising the Company Licensed Intellectual Property as of the date of this Agreement (A) the record owner of such item, (B) the jurisdictions in which such item has been issued or registered or filed, (C) the issuance, registration or application date, as applicable, for such item and (D) the issuance, registration or application number, as applicable, for such item.
(b) As of the date of this Agreement, all necessary fees and filings with respect to any material Company Registered Intellectual Property have been timely submitted to the relevant intellectual property office or Governmental Entity and Internet domain name registrars to maintain such material Company Registered Intellectual Property in full force and effect. As of the date of this Agreement, no issuance or registration obtained and no application filed by the Group Companies for any Intellectual Property Rights has been canceled, abandoned, allowed to lapse or not renewed, except where such Group Company has, in its reasonable business judgment, decided to cancel, abandon, allow to lapse or not renew such issuance, registration or application. As of the date of this Agreement there are no material Proceedings pending, including litigations, interference, re-examination, inter partes review, reissue, opposition, nullity, or cancellation proceedings pending that relate to any of the Company Registered Intellectual Property and, to the Company’s knowledge, no such material Proceedings are threatened by any Governmental Entity or any other Person.
(c) A Group Company exclusively owns all right, title and interest in and to all material Company Owned Intellectual Property free and clear of all Liens or obligations to others (other than Permitted Liens). A Group Company has valid and enforceable rights under all Company Licensed Intellectual Property free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens). For all Patents owned by the Group Companies, each inventor on the Patent has assigned their rights to a Group Company. No Group Company has (i) transferred ownership of any material Company Owned Intellectual Property to any other Person, (ii) granted any exclusive license with respect to any material Company Owned Intellectual Property or material Company Licensed Intellectual Property to any other Person or (iii) granted any customer the right to use any material Company Product or service on anything other than a non-exclusive basis.
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License”) or (ii) grants to any third party a license, covenant not to sue, assert, or enforce, option, right of purchase or first or last refusal, or other right in or to or under any Company Owned Intellectual Property or Company Licensed Intellectual Property (each, an “Out-bound License”), provided that, (x) In-bound Licenses shall not include (and Section 3.13(d)(i) of the Company Disclosure Schedule may exclude) (A) licenses to Off-the-Shelf Software, (B) licenses to Public Software, (C) non-disclosure agreements and (D) Contracts under which a non-exclusive license is granted to a Group Company that is incidental to the receipt of services or deliverables and (y) Out-bound Licenses shall not include (and Section 3.13(d)(ii) of the Company Disclosure Schedule may exclude) Contracts under which a non-exclusive license is granted by a Group Company that is incidental to the receipt of services or deliverables.
(e) The Company Owned Intellectual Property and the Company Licensed Intellectual Property constitutes (i) all of the Intellectual Property Rights used or held for use by the Group Companies in the operation of their respective businesses, and (ii) to the Company’s knowledge, all Intellectual Property Rights necessary and sufficient to enable the Group Companies to conduct their respective businesses as currently conducted in all material respects. The Company Registered Intellectual Property and the Company Licensed Intellectual Property, to the knowledge of the Company, is valid, subsisting and enforceable, and, to the Company’s knowledge, all of the Group Companies’ rights in and to the Company Registered Intellectual Property, the Company Owned Intellectual Property and the Company Licensed Intellectual Property, are valid and enforceable (in each case, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other Laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors’ rights and subject to general principles of equity).
(f) To the knowledge of the Company, (i) the Company Registered Intellectual Property and the Registered Intellectual Property comprising the Company Licensed Intellectual Property are valid, subsisting and enforceable, and(ii) all of the Group Companies’ rights in and to the Company Owned Intellectual Property and the Company Licensed Intellectual Property, are valid and enforceable (in each case, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other Laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors’ rights and subject to general principles of equity).
(g) Each Group Company has taken all reasonable steps to safeguard and maintain the secrecy of any trade secrets, know-how and other confidential information owned by each Group Company. Without limiting the foregoing, each Group Company has not disclosed any trade secrets, know-how or confidential information to any other Person unless such disclosure was under an appropriate written non-disclosure agreement containing appropriate limitations on use, reproduction and disclosure. To the Company’s knowledge, there has been no violation or unauthorized access to or disclosure of any trade secrets, know-how or confidential information of or in the possession each Group Company, or of any written obligations with respect to such.
(h) None of the Company Owned Intellectual Property and, to the Company’s knowledge, none of the Company Licensed Intellectual Property is subject to any outstanding Order that restricts in any manner the use, sale, transfer, licensing or exploitation thereof by the Group Companies or affects the validity, use or enforceability of any such Company Owned Intellectual Property, except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole.
(i) To the Company’s knowledge, neither the conduct of the business of the Group Companies nor any of the Company Products offered, marketed, licensed, provided, sold, distributed or otherwise exploited by the Group Companies nor the design, development, manufacturing, reproduction, use, marketing, offer for sale, sale, importation, exportation, distribution, maintenance or other exploitation of any Company Product infringes, constitutes or results from an unauthorized use or misappropriation of or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Rights of any other Person, except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole.
(j) Since December 31, 2018, there is no Proceeding pending nor has any Group Company received any written communications (i) alleging that a Group Company has infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated any Intellectual Property Rights of any other Person, (ii) challenging the validity, enforceability, use or exclusive ownership of any Company Owned Intellectual Property or (iii) inviting any Group Company to take a license under any Patent or consider the applicability of any Patents to any products or services of the Group Companies or to the conduct of the business of the Group Companies.
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(k) To the Company’s knowledge, no Person is infringing, misappropriating, misusing, diluting or violating any Company Owned Intellectual Property in any material respect. Since December 31, 2018, no Group Company has made any written claim against any Person alleging any infringement, misappropriation or other violation of any Company Owned Intellectual Property in any material respect.
(l) To the Company’s knowledge, each Group Company has obtained, possesses and is in compliance with valid licenses to use all of the Software present on the computers and other Software-enabled electronic devices that it owns or leases or that is otherwise used by such Group Company and/or its employees in connection with the Group Company business, except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as whole. No Group Company has disclosed or delivered to any escrow agent or any other Person, other than employees or contractors who are subject to confidentiality obligations, any of the source code that is Company Owned Intellectual Property, and no other Person has the right, contingent or otherwise, to obtain access to or use any such source code. To the Company’s knowledge, no event has occurred, and no circumstance or condition exists, that (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) will, or would reasonably be expected to, result in the delivery, license or disclosure of any source code that is owned by a Group Company or otherwise constitutes Company Owned Intellectual Property to any Person who is not, as of the date the event occurs or circumstance or condition comes into existence, a current employee or contractor of a Group Company subject to confidentiality obligations with respect thereto.
(m) Section 3.13(k) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth all material Public Software that is incorporated or embedded in any proprietary Software of a Group Company by any Group Company as of the date of this Agreement. No Group Company has accessed, used, modified, linked to, created derivative works from or incorporated into any proprietary Software that constitutes a product or service offered by a Group Company or is otherwise considered Company Owned Intellectual Property and that is distributed outside of the Group Companies, or is otherwise used in a manner that may trigger or subject such Group Company to any obligations set forth in the license for such Public Software, any Public Software, in whole or in part, in each case in a manner that (i) requires any Company Owned Intellectual Property to be licensed, sold, disclosed, distributed, hosted or otherwise made available, including in source code form and/or for the purpose of making derivative works, for any reason, (ii) grants, or requires any Group Company to grant, the right to decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise derive the source code or underlying structure of any Company Owned Intellectual Property, (iii) limits in any manner the ability to charge license fees or otherwise seek compensation in connection with marketing, licensing or distribution of any Company Owned Intellectual Property or (iv) otherwise imposes any limitation, restriction or condition on the right or ability of any Group Company to use, hold for use, license, host, distribute or otherwise dispose of any Company Owned Intellectual Property, other than compliance with notice and attribution requirements, in each case, except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole.
Section 3.14 Labor Matters.
(a) The Company is in material compliance with all applicable Laws respecting employment, employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, worker classification, prohibited discrimination, equal employment opportunities, fair employment practices, meal and rest periods, immigration status, employee safety and health, wages and hours (including overtime wages), compensation and hours of work. Since the incorporation of the Company, (i) none of the Group Companies (A) has or has had any material Liability for any arrears of wages or other compensation for services (including salaries, wage premiums, commissions, fees or bonuses), or any penalty or other sums for failure to comply with any of the foregoing, and (B) has or has had any material Liability for any payment to any trust or other fund governed by or maintained by or on behalf of any Governmental Entity with respect to unemployment compensation benefits, social security, social insurances or other benefits or obligations for any employees of any Group Company (other than routine payments to be made in the normal course of business and consistent with past practice); and (ii) the Group Companies have withheld all amounts required by applicable Law or by agreement to be withheld from wages, salaries and other payments to employees or independent contractors or other service providers of each Group Company, except as has not and would not reasonably be expected to result in, individually or in the aggregate, material Liability to the Group Companies. The Company is not a party to a conciliation agreement, consent decree or other agreement or Order with any federal, state, or local agency or governmental authority with respect to employment practices. The services provided by each current employee are terminable at the will of the Company and any such termination would
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result in no liability to the Company. The Company has no material Liability, or to the knowledge of the Company, threats or claims of material liability, with respect to any misclassification of: (1) any independent contractor rather than as an employee, (2) any employee leased from another employer, or (3) any employee currently or formerly classified as exempt from overtime wages.
(b) Since the incorporation of the Company, there has been no “mass layoff” or “plant closing” as defined by WARN related to any Group Company, and the Group Companies have not incurred any material Liability under WARN nor will they incur any Liability under WARN as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(c) No Group Company is a party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreements or other agreements with any labor organization, labor union, works council or other employee representative or any other Contract with a labor union, labor organization, works council, employee delegate, representative or other employee collective group nor to the knowledge of the Company is there any duty on the part of any Group Company to bargain with any labor union, labor organization, works council, employee delegate, representative or other employee collective group. Since December 31, 2018, there has been no actual or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened unfair labor practice charges, material grievances, arbitrations, strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, slowdowns, picketing, hand billing or other material labor disputes against or affecting any Group Company. To the Company’s knowledge, since December 31, 2018, there have been no labor organizing activities with respect to any employees of any Group Company.
(d) No employee layoff, facility closure or shutdown (whether voluntary or by Order), reduction-in-force, furlough, temporary layoff, material work schedule change or reduction in hours, or reduction in salary or wages, or other workforce changes affecting employees of the Group Companies has occurred within the past six (6) months or is currently contemplated, planned or announced. No Group Companies are aware that any of their employees or contractors intend to terminate their employment with any Group Company.
(e) No allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or retaliation while employed by, or providing services to, the Company have been made against any employee (in their capacity as such), and the Company has not entered into any settlement agreement or conducted any investigation related to allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or retaliation by or regarding any employee or other representative of the Company (in their capacity as such). To the extent required by applicable Law, the Company has established and distributed to its employees a policy against harassment and a complaint procedure, and it has required all current employees, independent contractors and advisors to undergo anti-harassment training.
Section 3.15 Insurance. Section 3.15 of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a list of all material policies of fire, liability, workers’ compensation, property, casualty and other forms of insurance owned or held by any Group Company as of the date of this Agreement. All such policies are in full force and effect, all premiums due and payable thereon as of the date of this Agreement have been paid in full as of the date of this Agreement, and true and complete copies of all such policies have been made available to PCSC. As of the date of this Agreement, no claim by any Group Company is pending under any such policies as to which coverage has been denied or disputed, or rights reserved to do so, by the underwriters thereof, except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole.
Section 3.16 Tax Matters.
(a) Each Group Company has prepared and filed all income and other material Tax Returns required to have been filed by it, all such Tax Returns are true and complete in all material respects and prepared in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws and Orders, and each Group Company has paid all material Taxes required to have been paid by it regardless of whether shown on a Tax Return.
(b) Each Group Company has timely withheld and paid to the appropriate Tax Authority all material amounts required to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, individual independent contractor, other service providers, equity interest holder or other third party.
(c) No Group Company is currently the subject of a Tax audit or examination with respect to material Taxes. No Group Company has been informed in writing of the commencement or anticipated commencement of any Tax audit or examination that has not been resolved or completed in each case with respect to material Taxes.
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(d) No Group Company has consented to extend or waive the time in which any material Tax may be assessed or collected by any Tax Authority, other than any such extensions or waivers that are no longer in effect or that were extensions of time to file Tax Returns obtained in the ordinary course of business.
(e) No “closing agreement” as described in Section 7121 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. income Tax Law), private letter rulings, technical advice memoranda or similar agreements or rulings have been entered into or issued by any Tax Authority with respect to a Group Company which agreement or ruling would be effective after the Closing Date.
(f) No Group Company is or has been a party to any “listed transaction” as defined in Section 6707A of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.6011-4 (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. income Tax Law).
(g) There are no Liens for material Taxes on any assets of the Group Companies other than Permitted Liens.
(h) During the two (2)-year period ending on the date of this Agreement, no Group Company was a distributing corporation or a controlled corporation in a transaction purported or intended to be governed by Section 355 of the Code.
(i) No Group Company (i) has been a member of an affiliated group filing a consolidated federal income Tax Return (other than a group the common parent of which was a Group Company) or (ii) has any material Liability for the Taxes of any Person (other than a Group Company) under Section 1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations (or any similar provision of state, local or non-United States Law), as a transferee or successor or by Contract (other than any Contract the principal purpose of which does not relate to Taxes).
(j) No written claims have ever been made by any Tax Authority in a jurisdiction where a Group Company does not file Tax Returns that such Group Company is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction, which claims have not been resolved or withdrawn.
(k) No Group Company is a party to any Tax allocation, Tax sharing or Tax indemnity or similar agreements (other than one that is included in a Contract entered into in the ordinary course of business that is not primarily related to Taxes) and no Group Company is a party to any joint venture, partnership or other arrangement that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income Tax purposes.
(l) Each Group Company is tax resident only in its jurisdiction of formation.
(m) No Group Company has a permanent establishment (within the meaning of an applicable Tax treaty) or otherwise has an office or fixed place of business in a country other than the country in which it is organized.
(n) No Group Company has taken or agreed to take any action not contemplated by this Agreement and/or any Ancillary Document that could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers or the Domestication from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment. To the knowledge of the Company, no facts or circumstances exist, other than any facts or circumstances to the extent that such facts or circumstances exist or arise as a result of or related to any act or omission occurring after the signing date of any PCSC Party or any of their respective Affiliates not contemplated by this Agreement and/or any of the Ancillary Documents, that could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers or the Domestication from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment.
Section 3.17 Brokers. Except for fees (including the amounts due and payable assuming the Closing occurs) set forth on Section 3.17 of the Company Disclosure Schedules (which fees shall be the sole responsibility of the Company, except as otherwise provided in Section 8.6), no broker, finder, investment banker or other Person is entitled to any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Affiliates for which any of the Group Companies has any obligation.
Section 3.18 Real and Personal Property.
(a) Owned Real Property. No Group Company owns any real property.
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to PCSC. Each Real Property Lease is in full force and effect and is a valid, legal and binding obligation of the applicable Group Company party thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms against such Group Company and, to the Company’s knowledge, each other party thereto (subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other Laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors’ rights and subject to general principles of equity). There is no material breach or default by any Group Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any third party under any Real Property Lease, and, to the Company’s knowledge, no event has occurred which (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) would constitute a material breach or default under any Real Property Lease or would permit termination of, or a material modification or acceleration thereof, by any counterparty to any Real Property Lease. The Group Companies’ possession and quiet enjoyment of the Leased Real Property under any Real Property Lease has not been materially disturbed, and to the Company’s knowledge there are no material disputes with respect to any Real Property Lease. Except as set forth in Section 3.18(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, as of the date hereof, no Group Company has (i) subleased, licensed or otherwise granted any Person the right to use or occupy the Leased Real Property or any portion thereof; or (ii) collaterally assigned or granted any other security interest in any Real Property Lease or any interest therein.
(c) Personal Property. Each Group Company has good, marketable and indefeasible title to, or a valid leasehold interest in or license or right to use, all of the material assets and properties of the Group Companies reflected in the Financial Statements or thereafter acquired by the Group Companies, except for assets disposed of in the ordinary course of business.
(d) Assets. Immediately after the Effective Time, the assets (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include any assets held pursuant to valid leasehold interest, license or other similar interests or right to use any assets) of the Group Companies will constitute all of the assets necessary to conduct the Business immediately after the Closing in materially the same manner (for the Group Companies, taken as a whole) as it is conducted on the date of this Agreement, except as would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
Section 3.19 Transactions with Affiliates. Section 3.19 of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth all Contracts between (a) any Group Company, on the one hand, and (b) any officer, director, employee, partner, member, manager, direct or indirect equityholder or Affiliate of any Group Company (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, any other Group Company) or any family member of the foregoing Persons, on the other hand (each Person identified in this clause (b), a “Company Related Party”), other than (i) Contracts with respect to a Company Related Party’s employment with (including benefit plans and other ordinary course compensation from) any of the Group Companies entered into in the ordinary course of business, (ii) Contracts with respect to a Company Stockholder’s or a holder of Company Equity Awards’ status as a holder of Equity Securities of the Company and (iii) Contracts entered into after the date of this Agreement that are either permitted pursuant to Section 5.1(b) or entered into in accordance with Section 5.1(b). No Company Related Party (A) owns any interest in any material asset used in any Group Company’s business, or (B) possesses, directly or indirectly, any material financial interest in, or is a director or executive officer of, any Person which is a supplier, vendor, partner, customer, lessor or other material business relation of any Group Company, (C) is a supplier, vendor, (D) owes any material amount to, or is owed any material amount by, any Group Company (other than accrued compensation, employee benefits, employee or director expense reimbursement, in each case, in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to any transaction entered into after the date of this Agreement that is either permitted pursuant to Section 5.1(b) or entered into in accordance with Section 5.1(b)). All Contracts, arrangements, understandings, interests and other matters that are required to be disclosed pursuant to this Section 3.19 are referred to herein as “Company Related Party Transactions.”
Section 3.20 Data Privacy and Security.
(a) Each Group Company has implemented written policies relating to the Processing of Personal Data as and to the extent required by applicable Law (“Privacy and Data Security Policies”).
(b) The Company has not received notice of any pending Proceedings, nor has there been any material Proceedings against any Group Company initiated by (i) any Person; (ii) the United States Federal Trade Commission, any state attorney general or similar state official; or (iii) any other Governmental Entity, in each case, alleging that any Processing of Personal Data by or on behalf of a Group Company (A) is in violation of any applicable Privacy Laws or (B) is in violation of any Privacy and Data Security Policies.
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(c) Since the incorporation of the Company, (i) there has been no unauthorized access, use or disclosure of Personal Data in the possession or control of any Group Company; (ii) there have been no security breaches; and (iii) there have been no unauthorized intrusions or breaches of security into any Group Company systems, except, in the case of clauses (i) and (ii), as would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
(d) Each Group Company owns or has a license to use the Company IT Systems as necessary to operate the business of each Group Company as currently conducted.
Section 3.21 Compliance with International Trade & Anti-Corruption Laws.
(a) None of the Group Companies, any of their respective officers, directors, or employees or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of their other Representatives, or any other Persons acting for or on behalf of any of the foregoing, is or has been, since April 24, 2019, (i) a Person named on any Sanctions and Export Control Laws-related list of designated Persons maintained by a Governmental Entity; (ii) located, organized or ordinarily resident in a country or territory which is itself the subject of or target of any Sanctions and Export Control Laws (at the time of this Agreement, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and the Crimea, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, and the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic regions of Ukraine, collectively, Sanctioned Countries); (iii) an entity 50% or more owned, directly or indirectly, by one or more Persons described in clause (i) or (ii); (iv) otherwise engaging in dealings with or for the benefit of any Person described in clauses (i) - (iii) or any Sanctioned Country in violation of Sanctions and Export Control Laws; or (v) otherwise engaged in any direct or indirect transactions or dealings in violation of Sanctions and Export Control Laws.
(b) In the past five (5) years, none of the Group Companies, any of their respective officers, directors, or employees or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of their other Representatives, or any other Persons (in each case, while acting for or on behalf of any of the foregoing) has, directly or indirectly, (i) made, offered, promised, paid, solicited, requested, or received any unlawful bribes, kickbacks or other similar payments or anything of value to or from any Person, including any government official, (ii) made or paid any unlawful contributions to a domestic or foreign political party or candidate or (iii) otherwise made, offered, received, solicited, authorized, promised or paid any improper payment or anything of value under any Anti-Corruption Laws.
Section 3.22 Information Supplied.
None of the information supplied or to be supplied by or on behalf of the Group Companies expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference prior to the Closing in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement will, when the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement is declared effective or when the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement is mailed to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders or at the time of the PCSC Shareholders Meeting, and in the case of any amendment thereto, at the time of such amendment, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.
Section 3.23 Regulatory Compliance.
(a) Each of the Group Companies has all Regulatory Permits that are necessary for it to conduct its business as currently conducted. The Group Companies are in compliance in all material respects with all Regulatory Permits, and to the knowledge of the Company, no event, circumstance or state of facts has occurred which (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) would reasonably be expected to result in the failure of a Group Company to be in compliance in all material respects with the terms of any such Regulatory Permit. To the knowledge of the Company, (i) no Governmental Entity is considering limiting, suspending or revoking any Regulatory Permit and (ii) each third party that is a manufacturer, contractor or agent for the Group Companies is in compliance in all material respects with all Regulatory Permits required by all applicable Healthcare Laws insofar as they reasonably pertain to the Company Products.
(b) All Company Products are being developed, tested, investigated, manufactured, prepared, packaged, labeled and distributed in compliance in all material respects with the applicable requirements and Laws of the FDA and any comparable Governmental Entity.
(c) To the knowledge of the Company, the clinical trials conducted by or on behalf of the Group Companies are being and have been conducted in all material respects in accordance with all applicable clinical trial protocols, informed consents and applicable requirements and Laws of the FDA and any comparable Governmental Entity.
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(d) No Company Products have been seized, withdrawn, recalled, detained or subject to a suspension (other than in the ordinary course of business) of research, manufacturing or distribution. As of the date of this Agreement, no Proceedings in the United States or any other jurisdiction seeking the withdrawal, recall, revocation, suspension, import detention or seizure of any Company Product are pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened in writing against the Group Companies, except as is not and would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole.
(e) Neither the Group Companies, any of its directors, managers, officers, employees, nor to the knowledge of the Company, any individual independent contractors, including clinical trial investigators, coordinators, or monitors (i) have been excluded or debarred from any federal healthcare program (including Medicare or Medicaid) and/or any other healthcare program or reimbursement agreement or (ii) have received notice from the FDA, any other Governmental Entity and/or any health insurance institution with respect to debarment, disqualification or restriction. None of the Group Companies, their officers, directors, employees, nor to the knowledge of the Company, any agents or contractors have been convicted of any crime or engaged in any conduct for which (A) debarment is mandated or permitted by 21 U.S.C. § 335a or (B) such Person could be excluded from participating in the federal healthcare programs under Section 1128 of the Social Security Act or any similar law. To the knowledge of the Company, no officer, employee or agent of any Group Company has (x) made any untrue statement of material fact or fraudulent statement to the FDA or any other Governmental Entity; (y) failed to disclose a material fact required to be disclosed to the FDA or any other Governmental Entity; or (z) committed an act, made a statement or failed to make a statement that would reasonably be expected to provide the basis for the FDA or any other Governmental Entity to refuse to grant a Regulatory Permit for any Company Product.
(f) There have been no Proceedings or Orders, and no such Proceedings are pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened in writing against any Group Company related to compliance with Healthcare Laws, product liability for the Company Products or the Group Company’s services. To the Company’s knowledge, the Group Companies do not have any Liability for failure to comply with any Healthcare Laws.
Section 3.24 Investigation; No Other Representations.
(a) The Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Representatives, acknowledges, represents, warrants and agrees that (i) it has conducted its own independent review and analysis of, and, based thereon, has formed an independent judgment concerning, the business, assets, condition, operations and prospects of, the PCSC Parties and (ii) it has been furnished with or given access to such documents and information about the PCSC Parties and their respective businesses and operations as it and its Representatives have deemed necessary to enable it to make an informed decision with respect to the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) In entering into this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be a party, the Company has relied solely on its own investigation and analysis and the representations and warranties expressly set forth in Article 4 and in the Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be a party and no other representations or warranties of any PCSC Party, any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate or any other Person, either express or implied, and the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Representatives, acknowledges, represents, warrants and agrees that, except for the representations and warranties expressly set forth in Article 4 and in the Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be a party, none of the PCSC Parties, any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate or any other Person makes or has made any representation or warranty, either express or implied, in connection with or related to this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
Section 3.25 EXCLUSIVITY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE DELIVERY OR DISCLOSURE TO ANY PCSC PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE REPRESENTATIVES OF ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER INFORMATION (INCLUDING ANY FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS OR OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL DATA), EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE 3 OR THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS, NONE OF THE COMPANY, ANY COMPANY NON-PARTY AFFILIATE OR ANY OTHER PERSON MAKES, AND THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, INCLUDING AS TO THE MATERIALS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OR HOLDINGS OF THE GROUP COMPANIES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PCSC PARTY, OR ANY OF THEIR REPRESENTATIVES OR IN ANY
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PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE GROUP COMPANIES BY THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY OR OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR BY THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS, AND NO STATEMENT CONTAINED IN ANY OF SUCH MATERIALS OR MADE IN ANY SUCH PRESENTATION SHALL BE DEEMED A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE OR DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY ANY PCSC PARTY OR PCSC NON-PARTY AFFILIATE IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE 3 OR THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT ANY COST ESTIMATES, PROJECTIONS OR OTHER PREDICTIONS, ANY DATA, ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OR ANY MEMORANDA OR OFFERING MATERIALS OR PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING ANY OFFERING MEMORANDUM OR SIMILAR MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE BY OR ON BEHALF OF ANY GROUP COMPANY ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE OR TO INCLUDE REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY, ANY COMPANY NON-PARTY AFFILIATE OR ANY OTHER PERSON, AND ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY ANY PCSC PARTY OR PCSC NON-PARTY AFFILIATE IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING OR PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE PCSC PARTIES
Subject to Section 8.8, except (a) as set forth on the PCSC Disclosure Schedules, or (b) except as set forth in any PCSC SEC Reports (excluding any disclosures in any “risk factors” section that do not constitute statements of fact, disclosures in any forward-looking statements disclaimers and other disclosures that are generally cautionary, predictive or forward-looking in nature), each PCSC Party, jointly and not severally, hereby represents and warrants to the Company, in each case, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date, as follows:
Section 4.1 Organization and Qualification. Each PCSC Party is an exempted company, corporation, limited liability company or other applicable business entity duly organized, incorporated or formed, as applicable, validly existing and in good standing (or the equivalent thereof, if applicable, in each case, with respect to the jurisdictions that recognize the concept of good standing or any equivalent thereof) under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization, incorporation or formation (as applicable).
Section 4.2 Authority.
(a) Subject to the receipt of the PCSC Shareholder Approval:
(i) each PCSC Party has the requisite exempted company, corporate, limited liability company or other similar power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby;
(ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which a PCSC Party is or will be a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been (or, in the case of any Ancillary Document entered into after the date of this Agreement, will be upon execution thereof) duly authorized by all necessary exempted company, corporate, limited liability company or other similar action on the part of such PCSC Party; and
(iii) this Agreement has been and each Ancillary Document to which a PCSC Party is or will be a party will be, upon execution thereof, duly and validly executed and delivered by such PCSC Party and constitutes or will constitute, upon execution thereof, as applicable, a valid, legal and binding agreement of such PCSC Party (assuming this Agreement has been and the Ancillary Documents to which such PCSC Party is or will be a party are or will be, upon execution thereof, as applicable, duly authorized, executed and delivered by the other Persons party hereto or thereto, as applicable), enforceable against such PCSC Party in accordance with their terms (subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other Laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors’ rights and subject to general principles of equity).
(b) The PCSC Special Committee was formed on August 6, 2025. At a meeting duly called and held, prior to the execution of this Agreement, the PCSC Special Committee unanimously and duly adopted resolutions (a) determining that entry into this Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents to which PCSC is party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, are advisable and fair
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to, and in the best interest of, PCSC and its shareholders, (b) recommending to the PCSC Board that it approve this Agreement, such other Ancillary Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Mergers, and (c) resolving to make the PCSC Special Committee Recommendation, which resolutions have not been subsequently withdrawn or modified in a manner adverse to the Company.
Section 4.3 Consents and Requisite Governmental Approvals; No Violations.
(a) No consent, approval or authorization of, or designation, declaration or filing with, any Governmental Entity is required on the part of a PCSC Party with respect to such PCSC Party’s execution, delivery or performance of its obligations under this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be party or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by hereby or thereby, except for (i) compliance with and filings under the HSR Act, (ii) the filing with the SEC of (A) the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement and the declaration of the effectiveness thereof by the SEC and (B) such reports under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, (iii) such filings with and approvals of Nasdaq to permit the PCSC Shares to be issued in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents to be listed on Nasdaq, (iv) such filings and approvals required in connection with the Domestication, the PCSC Certificate of Incorporation and the PCSC Bylaws, (v) the filing of the Certificates of Merger, (vi) the approvals and consents to be obtained by Merger Subs pursuant to Section 5.9, (vii) the PCSC Shareholder Approval or (viii) any other consents, approvals, authorizations, designations, declarations, waivers or filings, the absence of which would not have a PCSC Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Subject to the receipt of the PCSC Shareholder Approval, none of execution or delivery by a PCSC Party of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document to which it is or will be a party, the performance by a PCSC Party of its obligations hereunder or thereunder or the consummation by a PCSC Party of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will, directly or indirectly (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) (i) result in a violation or breach of any provision of the Governing Documents of a PCSC Party, (ii) result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation, amendment, modification, suspension, revocation or acceleration under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract to which a PCSC Party is a party, (iii) violate, or constitute a breach under, any Order or applicable Law to which any such PCSC Party or any of its properties or assets are subject or bound or (iv) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the assets or properties (other than any Permitted Liens) or Equity Securities of a PCSC Party, except in the case of any of clauses (ii) through (iv) above, as would not have a PCSC Material Adverse Effect.
Section 4.4 Brokers. Except for fees (including the amounts due and payable assuming the Closing occurs) set forth on Section 4.4 of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules (which fees shall be the sole responsibility of the PCSC, except as otherwise provided in Section 8.6), no broker, finder, investment banker or other Person is entitled to any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of any PCSC Party or any of its Affiliates for which a PCSC Party has any obligation.
Section 4.5 Information Supplied. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by or on behalf of either PCSC Party expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference prior to the Closing in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement will, when the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement is declared effective or when the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement is mailed to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders or at the time of the PCSC Shareholders Meeting, and in the case of any amendment thereto, at the time of such amendment, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 4.5, no representation or warranty is made by any PCSC Party with respect to information or statements made or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement that were not supplied by or on behalf of the PCSC Parties for use therein.
Section 4.6 Capitalization of the PCSC Parties.
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Governing Documents of PCSC, (y) are not subject to any preemptive rights, call option, right of first refusal, subscription rights, transfer restrictions or similar rights of any Person (other than transfer restrictions under applicable Securities Laws or under the Governing Documents of PCSC) and were not issued in violation of any preemptive rights, call option, right of first refusal, subscription rights, transfer restrictions or similar rights of any Person and (z) have been offered, sold and issued in compliance with applicable Law, including Securities Laws, in each case under clause (y) and (x), in all material respects. Except for the PCSC Shares set forth on Section 4.6(a) of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules (taking into account, for the avoidance of doubt, any changes or adjustments to the PCSC Shares as a result of, or to give effect to, the Domestication), immediately prior to Closing and before giving effect to the PIPE Financing and assuming that no PCSC Shareholder Redemptions are effected, there shall be no other Equity Securities of PCSC issued and outstanding.
(b) Immediately after the Effective Time, (i) the authorized share capital of PCSC will consist of 1,010,000,000 PCSC Shares and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share and (ii) all of the issued and outstanding PCSC Shares (A) will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, (B) will have been issued in compliance in all material respects with applicable Law and (C) will not have been issued in breach or violation of any preemptive rights or Contract to which PCSC is a party or bound.
(c) Except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or as otherwise either permitted pursuant to Section 5.13 or issued, granted or entered into, as applicable, in accordance with Section 5.13, there are no outstanding (A) equity appreciation, phantom equity or profit participation rights or (B) options, restricted stock, phantom stock, warrants, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, calls, puts, rights of first refusal or first offer or other Contracts, in each case, that could require PCSC to issue, sell or otherwise cause to become outstanding or to acquire, repurchase or redeem any Equity Securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Equity Securities of PCSC.
(d) The Equity Securities of Merger Subs outstanding as of the date of this Agreement (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable, (ii) were issued in compliance in all material respects with applicable Law, and (iii) were not issued in breach or violation of any preemptive rights or Contract to which Merger Subs are a party or bound. All of the outstanding Equity Securities of Merger Subs are owned directly by PCSC free and clear of all Liens (other than transfer restrictions under applicable Securities Law or under the Governing Documents of Merger Subs). As of the date of this Agreement, PCSC has no Subsidiaries other than Merger Subs and does not own, directly or indirectly, any Equity Securities in any Person other than Merger Subs.
Section 4.7 SEC Filings. PCSC has timely filed or furnished all statements, forms, reports and documents required to be filed or furnished by it prior to the date of this Agreement with the SEC pursuant to Federal Securities Laws since its initial public offering (collectively, and together with any exhibits and schedules thereto and other information incorporated therein, and as they have been supplemented, modified or amended since the time of filing, the “PCSC SEC Reports”), and, as of the Closing, will have filed or furnished all other statements, forms, reports and other documents required to be filed or furnished by it subsequent to the date of this Agreement with the SEC pursuant to Federal Securities Laws through the Closing (collectively, and together with any exhibits and schedules thereto and other information incorporated therein, and as they have been supplemented, modified or amended since the time of filing, but excluding the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, the “Additional PCSC SEC Reports”). Each of the PCSC SEC Reports, as of their respective dates of filing, and as of the date of any amendment or filing that superseded the initial filing, complied and each of the Additional PCSC SEC Reports, as of their respective dates of filing, and as of the date of any amendment or filing that superseded the initial filing, will comply, in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Federal Securities Laws (including, as applicable, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder) applicable to the PCSC SEC Reports or the Additional PCSC SEC Reports (for purposes of the Additional PCSC SEC Reports, assuming that the representation and warranty set forth in Section 3.22 is true and correct in all respects with respect to all information supplied by or on behalf of Group Companies expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference therein). As of their respective dates of filing, the PCSC SEC Reports did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made or will be made, as applicable, not misleading (for purposes of the Additional PCSC SEC Reports, assuming that the
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representation and warranty set forth in Section 3.22 is true and correct in all respects with respect to all information supplied by or on behalf of Group Companies expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference therein). As of the date of this Agreement, there are no outstanding or unresolved comments in comment letters received from the SEC with respect to the PCSC SEC Reports.
Section 4.8 Trust Account. As of the date of this Agreement, PCSC has an amount in cash in the Trust Account equal to at least $91,600,439.76. The funds held in the Trust Account are (a) invested in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act, having a maturity of 180 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act which invest only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations or in cash and (b) held in trust pursuant to that certain Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2024 (the “Trust Agreement”), between PCSC and Continental, as trustee (the “Trustee”). There are no separate agreements, side letters or other agreements or understandings (whether written or unwritten, express or implied) that would cause the description of the Trust Agreement in the PCSC SEC Reports to be inaccurate in any material respect or, to PCSC’s knowledge, that would entitle any Person to any portion of the funds in the Trust Account (other than (i) in respect of deferred underwriting commissions or Taxes, (ii) the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders who shall have elected to redeem their PCSC Shares pursuant to the Governing Documents of PCSC or in connection with an amendment thereof to extend PCSC’s deadline to consummate a business combination or (iii) if PCSC fails to complete a business combination within the allotted time period set forth in the Governing Documents of PCSC and liquidates the Trust Account, subject to the terms of the Trust Agreement, PCSC (in limited amounts to permit PCSC to pay the expenses of the Trust Account’s liquidation, dissolution and winding up of PCSC) and then the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders). Prior to the Closing, none of the funds held in the Trust Account are permitted to be released, except in the circumstances described in the Governing Documents of PCSC and the Trust Agreement. PCSC has performed all material obligations required to be performed by it to date under, and is not in material default or delinquent in performance or any other respect (claimed or actual) in connection with the Trust Agreement, and, to the knowledge of PCSC, no event has occurred which, with due notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such a material default thereunder. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no claims or proceedings pending with respect to the Trust Account. Since June 13, 2024, PCSC has not released any money from the Trust Account (other than interest income earned on the funds held in the Trust Account as permitted by the Trust Agreement). Upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, including the distribution of assets from the Trust Account (A) in respect of deferred underwriting commissions or Taxes or (B) to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders who have elected to redeem their PCSC Shares pursuant to the Governing Documents of PCSC or in connection with an amendment thereof to extend PCSC’s deadline to consummate a business combination, each in accordance with the terms of and as set forth in the Trust Agreement, PCSC shall have no further obligation under either the Trust Agreement or the Governing Documents of PCSC to liquidate or distribute any assets held in the Trust Account, and the Trust Agreement shall terminate in accordance with its terms.
Section 4.9 Transactions with Affiliates. Section 4.9 of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules sets forth all Contracts between (a) PCSC, on the one hand, and (b) any officer, director, employee, partner, member, manager, direct or indirect equityholder or Affiliate of either PCSC or the Sponsor, on the other hand (each Person identified in this clause (b), a “PCSC Related Party”), other than (i) Contracts with respect to a PCSC Related Party’s employment with, or the provision of services to, PCSC entered into in the ordinary course of business (including benefit plans, indemnification arrangements and other ordinary course compensation) and (ii) Contracts entered into after the date of this Agreement that are either permitted pursuant to Section 5.11 or entered into in accordance with Section 5.11. Except as set forth on Section 4.9 of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules or as either permitted pursuant to Section 5.11 or entered into in accordance with Section 5.11, no PCSC Related Party (A) owns any interest in any material asset used in the business of PCSC, (B) possesses, directly or indirectly, any material financial interest in, or is a director or executive officer of, any Person which is a material client, supplier, customer, lessor or lessee of PCSC or (C) owes any material amount to, or is owed material any amount by, PCSC. All Contracts, arrangements, understandings, interests and other matters that are required to be disclosed pursuant to this Section 4.9 are referred to herein as “PCSC Related Party Transactions.”
Section 4.10 Litigation. As of the date of this Agreement, there is (and since its organization, incorporation or formation, as applicable, there has been) no Proceeding pending or, to PCSC’s knowledge, threatened against or involving any PCSC Party that, if adversely decided or resolved, would be material to the PCSC Parties, taken as a whole. As of the date of this Agreement, none of the PCSC Parties nor any of their respective properties or assets is subject to any material Order. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no material Proceedings by any PCSC Party pending against any other Person.
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Section 4.11 Compliance with Applicable Law. Each PCSC Party is (and since its organization, incorporation or formation, as applicable, has been) in compliance with all applicable Laws, except as would not have a PCSC Material Adverse Effect.
Section 4.12 Business Activities.
(a) Since its incorporation, PCSC has not conducted any business activities other than activities (i) in connection with or incident or related to its incorporation or continuing corporate (or similar) existence, (ii) directed toward the accomplishment of a business or similar combination, including those incident or related to or incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents, the performance of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or (iii) those that are administrative, ministerial or otherwise immaterial in nature. Except as set forth in this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents, there is no Contract binding upon any PCSC Party or to which any PCSC Party is a party which has or would reasonably be expected to have the effect of prohibiting or materially impairing any business practice of it or its Subsidiaries, any acquisition of property by it or its Subsidiaries or the conduct of business by it or its Subsidiaries (including, in each case, following the Closing).
(b) Merger Subs were organized solely for the purpose of entering into this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and consummating the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and has not engaged in any activities or business, other than those incident or related to or incurred in connection with its organization, incorporation or formation, as applicable, or continuing corporate (or similar) existence or the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents, the performance of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
Section 4.13 Internal Controls; Listing; Financial Statements.
(a) Except as is not required in reliance on exemptions from various reporting requirements by virtue of PCSC’s status as an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act, or “smaller reporting company” within the meaning of the Exchange Act, since its initial public offering, (i) PCSC has established and maintained a system of internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15 and Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) sufficient to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of PCSC’s financial reporting and the preparation of PCSC’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP and (ii) PCSC has established and maintained disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 and Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) designed to ensure that material information relating to PCSC is made known to PCSC’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer by others within PCSC.
(b) PCSC has not taken any action prohibited by Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
(c) Since its initial public offering, PCSC has complied in all material respects with all applicable listing and corporate governance rules and regulations of Nasdaq. The classes of securities representing issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Shares are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and are listed for trading on Nasdaq. As of the date of this Agreement, there is no Proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of PCSC, threatened against PCSC by Nasdaq or the SEC with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister PCSC Class A Shares or prohibit or terminate the listing of PCSC Class A Shares on Nasdaq. PCSC has not taken any action that is designed to terminate the registration of PCSC Class A Shares under the Exchange Act.
(d) The PCSC SEC Reports contain true and complete copies of the applicable PCSC Financial Statements. The PCSC Financial Statements (i) fairly present in all material respects the financial position of PCSC as at the respective dates thereof, and the results of its operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the respective periods then ended (subject, in the case of any unaudited interim financial statements, to normal year end audit adjustments (none of which is expected to be material) and the absence of notes thereto), (ii) were prepared in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods indicated (except, in the case of any audited financial statements, as may be indicated in the notes thereto and subject, in the case of any unaudited financial statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments (none of which is expected to be material) and the absence of notes thereto), (iii) in the case of the audited PCSC Financial Statements, were audited in accordance
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with the standards of the PCAOB and (iv) comply in all material respects with the applicable accounting requirements and with the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Exchange Act and the Securities Act in effect as of the respective dates thereof (including Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable).
(e) PCSC has established and maintains systems of internal accounting controls that are designed to provide, in all material respects, reasonable assurance that (i) all transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and (ii) all transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of proper and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and to maintain accountability for PCSC’s and its Subsidiaries’ assets. PCSC maintains and, for all periods covered by the PCSC Financial Statements, has maintained books and records of PCSC in the ordinary course of business that are accurate and complete and reflect the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of PCSC in all material respects.
(f) Since its incorporation, PCSC has not received any written complaint, allegation, assertion or claim that there is (i) a “significant deficiency” in the internal controls over financial reporting of PCSC to PCSC’s knowledge, (ii) a “material weakness” in the internal controls over financial reporting of PCSC to PCSC’s knowledge or (iii) fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees of PCSC who have a significant role in the internal controls over financial reporting of PCSC.
Section 4.14 No Undisclosed Liabilities. Except for the Liabilities (a) set forth in Section 4.14 of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules, (b) incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents, the performance of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (it being understood and agreed that the expected third parties that are, as of the date hereof, entitled to fees, expenses or other payments in connection with the matters described in this clause (b) shall be set forth on Section 4.14 of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules), (c) incurred in connection with or incident or related to a PCSC Party’s organization, incorporation or formation, as applicable, or continuing corporate (or similar) existence, in each case, which are immaterial in nature, (d) that are incurred in connection with activities that are administrative or ministerial, in each case, which are immaterial in nature, (e) that are either permitted pursuant to Section 5.11(d) or incurred in accordance with Section 5.11(d) (for the avoidance of doubt, in each case, with the written consent of the Company) or (f) set forth or disclosed in the PCSC Financial Statements included in the PCSC SEC Reports, none of the PCSC Parties has any Liabilities of the type required to be set forth on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP.
Section 4.15 Tax Matters.
(a) PCSC has prepared and filed all income and other material Tax Returns required to have been filed by it, all such Tax Returns are true and complete in all material respects and prepared in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws and Orders, and PCSC has paid all material Taxes required to have been paid or deposited by it regardless of whether shown on a Tax Return.
(b) PCSC has timely withheld and paid to the appropriate Tax Authority all material amounts required to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, individual independent contractor, other service providers, equity interest holder or other third party.
(c) PCSC is not currently the subject of a Tax audit or examination with respect to material taxes. PCSC has not been informed in writing of the commencement or anticipated commencement of any Tax audit or examination that has not been resolved or completed, in each case with respect to material Taxes.
(d) PCSC has not consented to extend or waive the time in which any material Tax may be assessed or collected by any Tax Authority, other than any such extensions or waivers that are no longer in effect or that were extensions of time to file Tax Returns obtained in the ordinary course of business, in each case with respect to material Taxes.
(e) No “closing agreement” as described in Section 7121 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. income Tax Law), private letter rulings, technical advice memoranda or similar agreements or rulings have been entered into or issued by any Tax Authority with respect to any PCSC Party which agreement or ruling would be effective after the Closing Date.
(f) None of the PCSC Parties is and none of the PCSC Parties has been a party to any “listed transaction” as defined in Section 6707A of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.6011-4 (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. income Tax Law).
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(g) Each PCSC Party is tax resident only in its jurisdiction of organization, incorporation or formation, as applicable.
(h) None of the PCSC Parties has taken or agreed to take any action not contemplated by this Agreement and/or any Ancillary Documents that could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers or the Domestication from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment. To the knowledge of PCSC, no facts or circumstances exist, other than any facts or circumstances to the extent that such facts or circumstances exist or arise as a result of or related to any act or omission occurring after the signing date by a Group Company or a Company Stockholder or any of their respective Affiliates in each case not contemplated by this Agreement and/or any of the Ancillary Documents, that could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers or the Domestication from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment.
Section 4.16 Investigation; No Other Representations.
(a) Each PCSC Party, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Representatives, acknowledges, represents, warrants and agrees that (i) it has conducted its own independent review and analysis of, and, based thereon, has formed an independent judgment concerning, the business, assets, condition, operations and prospects, of the Group Companies and (ii) it has been furnished with or given access to such documents and information about the Group Companies and their respective businesses and operations as it and its Representatives have deemed necessary to enable it to make an informed decision with respect to the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) In entering into this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be a party, each PCSC Party has relied solely on its own investigation and analysis and the representations and warranties expressly set forth in Article 3 and in the Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be a party and no other representations or warranties of the Company, any Company Non-Party Affiliate or any other Person, either express or implied, and each PCSC Party, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Representatives, acknowledges, represents, warrants and agrees that, except for the representations and warranties expressly set forth in Article 3 and in the Ancillary Documents to which it is or will be a party, none of the Company, any Company Non-Party Affiliate or any other Person makes or has made any representation or warranty, either express or implied, in connection with or related to this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
Section 4.17 Compliance with International Trade & Anti-Corruption Laws.
(a) Since April 24, 2019, neither PCSC nor, to PCSC’s knowledge, any of their Representatives, or any other Persons acting for or on behalf of any of the foregoing, is or has been, (i) a Person named on any Sanctions and Export Control Laws-related list of designated Persons maintained by a Governmental Entity; (ii) located, organized or ordinarily resident in a Sanctioned Country; (iii) an entity 50% or more owned, directly or indirectly, by one or more Persons described in clause (i) or (ii); (iv) otherwise engaging in dealings with or for the benefit of any Person described in clauses (i) - (iii) or any Sanctioned Country in violation of Sanctions and Export Control Laws; or (v) otherwise engaged in any direct or indirect transactions or dealings in violation of Sanctions and Export Control Laws.
(b) In the past five (5) years, neither PCSC nor, to PCSC’s knowledge, any of their Representatives, or any other Persons (in each case, while acting for or on behalf of any of the foregoing) has, directly or indirectly, (i) made, offered, promised, paid, solicited, requested, or received any unlawful bribes, kickbacks or other similar payments or anything of value to or from any Person, including any government official, (ii) made or paid any unlawful contributions to a domestic or foreign political party or candidate or (iii) otherwise made, offered, received, solicited, requested, authorized, promised or paid any improper payment or anything of value under any Anti-Corruption Laws.
Section 4.18 Fairness Opinion. The PCSC Special Committee has received the opinion of Scalar, LLC to the effect that, as of the date of such opinion and subject to the assumptions, limitations, qualifications and other conditions contained therein, the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration to be delivered to the Company Stockholders pursuant to this Agreement is fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of PCSC Class A Shares (other than the Company, the Sponsor, the Key Supporting Company Stockholders, holders of PCSC Class A Shares who elect to effect the PCSC Shareholder Redemption and the PIPE Investors) and PCSC.
Section 4.19 EXCLUSIVITY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE DELIVERY OR DISCLOSURE TO THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES OF ANY
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DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER INFORMATION (INCLUDING ANY FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS OR OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL DATA), EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE 4 AND THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS, NONE OF THE PCSC PARTIES, ANY PCSC NON-PARTY AFFILIATE OR ANY OTHER PERSON MAKES, AND EACH PCSC PARTY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, INCLUDING AS TO THE MATERIALS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OR HOLDINGS OF ANY PCSC PARTY THAT HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR IN ANY PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF ANY PCSC PARTY BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE MANAGEMENT OF SUCH PCSC PARTY OR OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR BY THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS, AND NO STATEMENT CONTAINED IN ANY OF SUCH MATERIALS OR MADE IN ANY SUCH PRESENTATION SHALL BE DEEMED A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE OR DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY THE COMPANY OR ANY COMPANY NON-PARTY AFFILIATE IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE 4 OR THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT ANY COST ESTIMATES, PROJECTIONS OR OTHER PREDICTIONS, ANY DATA, ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OR ANY MEMORANDA OR OFFERING MATERIALS OR PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY OFFERING MEMORANDUM OR SIMILAR MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE BY OR ON BEHALF OF ANY PCSC PARTY ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE OR TO INCLUDE REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY PCSC PARTY, ANY PCSC NON-PARTY AFFILIATE OR ANY OTHER PERSON, AND ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY THE COMPANY OR ANY COMPANY NON-PARTY AFFILIATE IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING OR PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.
ARTICLE 5
COVENANTS
Section 5.1 Conduct of Business of the Company.
(a) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall, and the Company shall cause its Subsidiaries to, except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, as required by applicable Law, as set forth on Section 5.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, or as consented to in writing by PCSC (it being agreed that any request for a consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed (provided, that PCSC shall be deemed to have consented in writing if it provides no acknowledgment of receipt within five (5) Business Days after the Company has made a request for such consent in writing), and that the authorized representatives of PCSC for purposes of this Section 5.1 are listed on Section 5.1 of PCSC Disclosure Schedules), (i) operate the business of the Group Companies in the ordinary course in all material respects and (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain and preserve intact in all material respects the business organization, assets, properties and material business relations of the Group Companies, taken as a whole.
(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, from and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall, and the Company shall cause its Subsidiaries to, except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, as required by applicable Law, as set forth on Section 5.1(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules or as consented to in writing by PCSC (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), not do any of the following:
(i) declare, set aside, make or pay a dividend on, or make any other distribution or payment in respect of, any Equity Securities of any Group Company or repurchase or redeem any outstanding Equity Securities of any Group Company, other than dividends or distributions, declared, set aside or paid by any of the Company’s Subsidiaries to the Company or any Subsidiary that is, directly or indirectly, wholly owned by the Company;
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Security in or a substantial portion of the assets of, or by any other manner) any corporation, partnership, association or other business entity or organization or division thereof;
(iii) adopt any amendments, supplements, restatements or modifications to any Group Company’s Governing Documents, the Company Stockholder Agreements;
(iv) (A) sell, assign, abandon, lease, exclusively license or otherwise dispose of any material assets or properties of the Group Companies, other than inventory or obsolete equipment in the ordinary course of business, or (B) subject any material assets or properties of the Group Companies to any Lien (other than any Permitted Liens);
(v) transfer, issue, sell, grant or otherwise directly or indirectly dispose of, or subject to a Lien, (A) any Equity Securities of any Group Company or (B) any options, warrants, rights of conversion or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments obligating any Group Company to issue, deliver or sell any Equity Securities of any Group Company, other than the issuance of Company Common Shares upon (i) the exercise or conversion of any Company Options or Company RSU Awards outstanding on the date of this Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Company Equity Plan and the underlying grant, award or similar agreement, (ii) the conversion or exercise of any Company Warrants outstanding as of the date of this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Company Warrant Agreements, (iii) the conversion of any of the Company Convertible Notes in accordance with its terms (if applicable) and (iv) the conversion of Company Preferred Shares outstanding as of the date of this Agreement in connection with the Company Preferred Share Conversion;
(vi) incur, create or assume any Indebtedness, other than ordinary course trade payables, or guarantee any Liability of any Person;
(vii) make any loans, advances or capital contributions to, or guarantees for the benefit of, or any investments in, any Person, other than (A) intercompany loans or capital contributions between the Company and any of its wholly owned Subsidiaries, and (B) the reimbursement of expenses of employees or advancements in the ordinary course of business;
(viii) except (x) as required under the terms of any Employee Benefit Plan of any Group Company that is set forth on the Section 3.11(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules or (y) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice (it being understood and agreed, for the avoidance of doubt, that in no event shall the exception in this clause (y) be deemed or construed as permitting any Group Company to take any action that is not permitted by any other provision of this Section 5.1(b)), (A) amend or modify in any material respect, adopt, enter into or terminate any material Employee Benefit Plan of any Group Company or any material benefit or compensation plan, policy, program or Contract that would be an Employee Benefit Plan if in effect as of the date of this Agreement, (B) materially increase the compensation or benefits payable to any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service provider of any Group Company, (C) take any action to accelerate any payment, right to payment, or benefit, or the funding of any payment or benefit, right to payment or benefit, payable or to become payable to any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service provider of any Group Company or (D) waive or release any noncompetition, non-solicitation, no-hire, nondisclosure or other restrictive covenant obligation of any current or former director, manager, officer, employee, individual independent contractor or other service provider of any Group Company;
(ix) make, change or revoke any material election concerning Taxes, enter into any material Tax closing agreement, settle any material Tax claim or assessment, or consent to any extension or waiver of the limitation period applicable to or relating to any material Tax claim or assessment, other than any such extension or waiver that is obtained in the ordinary course of business;
(x) enter into any settlement, conciliation or similar Contract the performance of which would involve the payment by the Group Companies in excess of $2,500,000, in the aggregate, or that imposes, or by its terms will impose at any point in the future, any material, non-monetary obligations on any Group Company (or PCSC or any of its Affiliates after the Closing);
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(xi) authorize, recommend, propose or announce an intention to adopt, or otherwise effect, a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, restructuring, recapitalization, reorganization or similar transaction (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, the transactions expressly contemplated by this Agreement) involving any Group Company;
(xii) change any Group Company’s methods of accounting in any material respect, other than changes that are made in accordance with PCAOB standards;
(xiii) enter into any Contract with any broker, finder, investment banker or other Person under which such Person is or will be entitled to any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document;
(xiv) make any Change of Control Payment that is not set forth on Section 3.11(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules or make any payment with respect to a Company Related Party Transaction that is not set forth on Section 5.1(b)(xiv) of the Company Disclosure Schedule;
(xv) (A) amend, modify or terminate any Material Contract outside the ordinary course of business, (B) waive any material benefit or right under any Material Contract, or (C) enter into any Contract that would constitute a Material Contract had such Contract been effective prior to the date of this Agreement; or
(xvi) enter into any Contract to take, or cause to be taken, any of the actions set forth in this Section 5.1.
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.1 or this Agreement to the contrary, nothing set forth in this Agreement shall give PCSC, directly or indirectly, the right to control or direct the operations of the Group Companies prior to the Closing.
Section 5.2 Efforts to Consummate; Litigation.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, each of the Parties shall use reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things reasonably necessary or advisable to consummate and make effective as promptly as reasonably practicable the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including (i) the satisfaction, but not waiver, of the closing conditions set forth in Article 6 and, in the case of any Ancillary Document to which such Party is contemplated to be a party after the date of this Agreement, to execute and delivery such Ancillary Document when required pursuant to this Agreement, (ii) using reasonable best efforts to obtain the PIPE Financing on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Subscription Agreements and (iii) the Company taking, or causing to be taken, all actions necessary or advisable to cause the agreements set forth on Section 5.2(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules to be terminated effective as of the Closing without any further obligations or liabilities to the Company or any of its Affiliates (including the other Group Companies and, from and after the Effective Time, PCSC)). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Parties shall use reasonable best efforts to obtain, file with or deliver to, as applicable, any Consents of any Governmental Entities or other Persons necessary, proper or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents. The Company shall bear the costs incurred in connection with obtaining such Consents; provided, however, that each Party shall bear its out-of-pocket costs and expenses in connection with the preparation of any such Consents and the Company shall pay the HSR Act filing fee for the Mergers, excluding any filing fees related to the PIPE Financing or each Company Stockholder’s Pro Rata Share of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration. Each Party shall (i) make any appropriate filings pursuant to the HSR Act with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement promptly (and in any event within fifteen (15) Business Days) following the date of this Agreement, provided that, in the event the Federal Trade Commission and/or the U.S. Department of Justice is closed and not accepting such filings under the HSR Act (a “Government Closure”), such days shall be extended day-for-day, for each Business Day the Government Closure is in effect, and (ii) respond as promptly as reasonably practicable to any requests by any Governmental Entity for additional information and documentary material that may be requested pursuant to the HSR Act. PCSC shall promptly inform the Company of any communication between any PCSC Party, on the one hand, and any Governmental Entity, on the other hand, and the Company shall promptly inform PCSC of any communication between the Company, on the one hand, and any Governmental Entity, on the other hand, in either case, regarding any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document. Without limiting the foregoing, (a) the Parties agree to request early termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act, and (b) each Party and their respective Affiliates shall not extend any waiting period, review period or comparable period under the HSR Act or enter into any agreement with any Governmental Entity not to
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consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Ancillary Documents, except with the prior written consent of PCSC and the Company. Nothing in this Section 5.2 obligates any Party or any of its Affiliates to agree to (i) sell, license or otherwise dispose of, or hold separate and agree to sell, license or otherwise dispose of, any entities, assets or facilities of any Group Company or any entity, facility or asset of such Party or any of its Affiliates, (ii) terminate, amend or assign existing relationships and contractual rights or obligations, (iii) amend, assign or terminate existing licenses or other agreements, or (iv) enter into new licenses or other agreements. No Party shall agree to any of the foregoing measures with respect to any other Party or any of its Affiliates, except with PCSC’s and the Company’s prior written consent.
(b) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the PCSC Parties, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, shall give counsel for the Company (in the case of any PCSC Party) or PCSC (in the case of the Company), a reasonable opportunity to review in advance, and consider in good faith the views of the other in connection with, any proposed written communication to any Governmental Entity relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents; provided that documents and information provided to the other Party pursuant to this paragraph (i) may be redacted (A) to remove references to valuation of the Company, (B) to comply with contractual arrangements or (C) to preserve legal privilege and/or (ii) may be designated as “outside counsel only,” in which case such documents and information shall be provided only to outside counsel and consultants retained by such counsel. Each of the Parties agrees not to participate in any substantive meeting or discussion, either in person or by telephone with any Governmental Entity in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement unless it consults with, in the case of any PCSC Party, the Company, or, in the case of the Company, PCSC in advance and, to the extent not prohibited by such Governmental Entity, gives, in the case of any PCSC Party, the Company, or, in the case of the Company, PCSC, the opportunity to attend and participate in such meeting or discussion.
(c) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, PCSC shall not acquire or agree to acquire by merging or consolidating with, or by purchasing a substantial portion of the assets or equity interests of, or by any other manner, any Person or portion thereof, or otherwise acquire or agree to acquire any assets, if the entering into of a definitive agreement relating to or the consummation of such acquisition, merger or consolidation could be expected to (x) impose any material delay in the obtaining of, or increase the risk of not obtaining, any authorizations, consents, orders, declarations or approvals of any Governmental Entity necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period, (y) increase the risk of any Governmental entity entering a governmental Order prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or (z) materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(d) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, PCSC, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, shall each notify the other in writing promptly after learning of any shareholder demands or other shareholder Proceedings (including derivative claims) relating to this Agreement, any Ancillary Document or any matters relating thereto (collectively, the “Transaction Litigation”) commenced against, in the case of PCSC, any of the PCSC Parties or any of their respective Representatives (in their capacity as a representative of an PCSC Party) or, in the case of the Company, any Group Company or any of their respective Representatives (in their capacity as a representative of an PCSC Party). PCSC and the Company shall each (i) keep the other reasonably informed regarding any Transaction Litigation, (ii) give the other the opportunity to, at its own cost and expense, participate in the defense, settlement and compromise of any such Transaction Litigation and reasonably cooperate with the other in connection with the defense, settlement and compromise of any such Transaction Litigation, (iii) consider in good faith the other’s advice with respect to any such Transaction Litigation and (iv) reasonably cooperate with each other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall, subject to and without limiting the covenants and agreements, and the rights of PCSC, set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, control the negotiation, defense and settlement of any such Transaction Litigation; provided however, that in no event shall the Company, any other Group Company or any of their respective Representatives settle or compromise any Transaction Litigation without the prior written consent of PCSC (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, provided that it shall be deemed to be reasonable for PCSC to withhold, condition or delay its consent if any such settlement or compromise (A) does not provide for a legally binding, full, unconditional and irrevocable release of each PCSC Party and Representative that is the subject of such Transaction Litigation, (B) provides for (x) the
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payment of cash any portion of which is payable by any PCSC Party or Representative thereof or would otherwise constitute an Liability of PCSC or (y) any non-monetary, injunctive, equitable or similar relief against any PCSC Party or (C) contains an admission of wrongdoing or Liability by an PCSC Party or any of its Representatives). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in no event shall PCSC, any of the PCSC Parties or any of their respective Representatives settle or compromise any Transaction Litigation without the Company’s prior written consent.
Section 5.3 Confidentiality and Access to Information.
(a) The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the information being provided in connection with this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in the event that this Section 5.3(a) or the Confidentiality Agreement conflicts with any other covenant or agreement contained herein or any Ancillary Document that contemplates the disclosure, use or provision of information or otherwise, then such other covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement or such Ancillary Document, as applicable, shall govern and control to the extent of such conflict.
(b) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, upon reasonable advance written notice, the Company shall provide, or cause to be provided, to PCSC and its Representatives during normal business hours reasonable access to the directors, officers, books and records and properties of the Group Companies (in a manner so as to not interfere with the normal business operations of the Group Companies) for the purpose of consummating the Mergers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the Group Companies shall be required to provide, or cause to be provided, to PCSC or any of its Representatives any information (i) if and to the extent doing so would (A) violate any Law to which any Group Company is subject, (B) result in the disclosure of any trade secrets of third parties in breach of any Contract with such third party, (C) violate any legally binding obligation of any Group Company with respect to confidentiality, non-disclosure or privacy or (D) jeopardize protections afforded to any Group Company under the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work product doctrine (provided that, in case of each of clauses (A) through (D), the Company shall, and shall cause the other Group Companies to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (x) provide such access as can be provided (or otherwise convey such information regarding the applicable matter as can be conveyed) without violating such privilege, doctrine, Contract, obligation or Law and (y) provide such information in a manner without violating such privilege, doctrine, Contract, obligation or Law), or (ii) if any Group Company, on the one hand, and any PCSC Party, any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate or any of their respect Representatives, on the other hand, are adverse parties in a litigation or other Proceeding and such information is reasonably pertinent thereto; provided that the Company shall, in the case of clause (i) or (ii), provide prompt written notice of the withholding of access or information on any such basis unless such written notice is prohibited by applicable Law or Order.
(c) From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, upon reasonable advance written notice, PCSC shall provide, or cause to be provided, to the Company and its Representatives during normal business hours reasonable access to the directors, officers, books and records of the PCSC Parties (in a manner so as to not interfere with the normal business operations of the PCSC Parties). Notwithstanding the foregoing, PCSC shall not be required to provide, or cause to be provided to, the Company or any of its Representatives any information (i) if and to the extent doing so would (A) violate any Law to which any PCSC Party is subject, (B) result in the disclosure of any trade secrets of third parties in breach of any Contract with such third party, (C) violate any legally binding obligation of any PCSC Party with respect to confidentiality, non-disclosure or privacy or (D) jeopardize protections afforded to any PCSC Party under the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work product doctrine (provided that, in case of each of clauses (A) through (D), PCSC shall use, and shall cause the other PCSC Parties to use, reasonable best efforts to (x) provide such access as can be provided (or otherwise convey such information regarding the applicable matter as can be conveyed) without violating such privilege, doctrine, Contract, obligation or Law and (y) provide such information in a manner without violating such privilege, doctrine, Contract, obligation or Law), or (ii) if an PCSC Party or the Sponsor or any of their respective Representatives, on the one hand, and any Group Company, any Company Non-Party Affiliate or any of their respective Representatives, on the other hand, are adverse parties
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in a litigation or other Proceeding and such information is reasonably pertinent thereto; provided that PCSC shall, in the case of clause (i) or (ii), provide prompt written notice of the withholding of access or information on any such basis unless such written notice is prohibited by applicable Law or Order.
Section 5.4 Public Announcements.
(a) Subject to Section 5.4(b), Section 5.7 and Section 5.8, none of the Parties or any of their respective Representatives shall issue any press releases or make any public announcements with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby without the prior written consent of, prior to the Closing, the Company and PCSC or, after the Closing, PCSC; provided, however, that each Party, the Sponsor and their respective Representatives may make any such announcement or other communication (i) if such press release, announcement or other communication is required by applicable Law, in which case (A) prior to the Closing, the disclosing Person shall, to the extent permitted by applicable Law use reasonable best efforts to consult with the Company, if the disclosing Person is a PCSC Party, the Sponsor, or PCSC, if the disclosing party is the Company or any of its Representatives, and give the Company or PCSC, as applicable, the opportunity to review such announcement or communication and comment thereon and the disclosing Person shall consider such comments in good faith, or (B) after the Closing, the disclosing Person and/or its Representatives, as applicable, shall, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, use reasonable best efforts to consult with PCSC and give PCSC the opportunity to review such announcement or communication and comment thereon and the disclosing Person shall consider such comments in good faith, (ii) to the extent such press release, announcement or other communication contains only information previously disclosed in a public statement, press release or other communication previously approved in accordance with this Section 5.4 and (iii) to Governmental Entities in connection with any Consents required to be made under this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 5.4 or otherwise in this Agreement, the Parties agree that the Perceptive Shareholders and their respective Representatives may provide general information about the subject matter of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby to any direct or indirect current or prospective investor or in connection with normal fund raising or related marketing or informational or reporting activities.
(b) The initial press release concerning this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be a joint press release in the form agreed by the Company and PCSC prior to the execution of this Agreement and such initial press release (the “Signing Press Release”) shall be released as promptly as reasonably practicable after the execution of this Agreement on the day thereof. Promptly after the execution of this Agreement, PCSC shall file a current report on Form 8-K (the “Signing Filing”) with the Signing Press Release and a description of this Agreement as required by, and in compliance with, the Securities Laws, which the Company shall have the opportunity to review and comment upon prior to filing and PCSC shall consider such comments in good faith. The Company, on the one hand, and PCSC, on the other hand, shall mutually agree upon (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either the Company or PCSC, as applicable) a press release announcing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing Press Release”) prior to the Closing, and, on the Closing Date (or such other date as may be mutually agreed to in writing by the Company and PCSC prior to the Closing), the Parties shall cause the Closing Press Release to be released. Promptly after the Closing (but in any event within four (4) Business Days after the Closing), PCSC shall file a current report on Form 8-K (the “Closing Filing”) with the Closing Press Release and a description of the Closing as required by Securities Laws, which Closing Filing shall be mutually agreed upon by the Company and PCSC prior to the Closing (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either the Company or PCSC, as applicable). In connection with the preparation of each of the Signing Press Release, the Signing Filing, the Closing Press Release and the Closing Filing, each Party shall, upon written request by any other Party, furnish such other Party with all information concerning itself, its directors, officers and equityholders, and such other matters as may be reasonably necessary for such press release or filing.
Section 5.5 Tax Matters.
(a) Tax Treatment.
(i) The Parties intend that the Domestication shall constitute a transaction treated as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code and the Parties shall (and shall cause its respective Affiliates to) use reasonable best efforts to cause it to so qualify. The Parties intend that the Mergers, taken together, shall be treated as an integrated transaction that qualifies as a “reorganization”
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within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code, and each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, use reasonable best efforts to so qualify. The Parties shall file all Tax Returns consistent with, and take no position inconsistent with (whether in audits, Tax Returns or otherwise), the treatment described in this Section 5.5(a)(i) unless required to do so pursuant to a “determination” that is final within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code.
(ii) PCSC and the Company hereby adopt this Agreement as a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.368-2(g) and 1.368-3(a). From the date hereof through the Closing, and following the Closing, the Parties shall not, and shall not permit or cause their respective Affiliates to, take any action, or knowingly fail to take any action, which action or failure to act prevents or impedes, or would reasonably be expected to prevent or impede, (A) the Mergers qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment, and (B) in the case of PCSC, the Domestication qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment.
(iii) If, in connection with the preparation and filing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, the SEC requests or requires that tax opinions be prepared and submitted in such connection, PCSC and the Company shall deliver to Cooley LLP and Goodwin Procter LLP, respectively, customary Tax representation letters satisfactory to its counsel, dated and executed as of the date the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC and such other date(s) as determined reasonably necessary by such counsel in connection with the preparation and filing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, and, if required, Cooley LLP shall furnish an opinion, subject to customary assumptions and limitations, to the effect that the Intended Tax Treatment should apply to the Domestication and, if required, Goodwin Procter LLP shall furnish an opinion, subject to customary assumptions and limitations, to the effect that the Intended Tax Treatment should apply to the Mergers.
(b) Tax Matters Cooperation. Each of the Parties shall (and shall cause their respective Affiliates to) cooperate fully, as and to the extent reasonably requested by another Party, in connection with the filing of relevant Tax Returns, and any audit or tax proceeding. Such cooperation shall include the retention and (upon the other Party’s request) the provision (with the right to make copies) of records and information reasonably relevant to any tax proceeding or audit, making employees available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder and making available to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders information reasonably necessary to compute any income of any such holder (or its direct or indirect owners) arising (i) if applicable, as a result of PCSC’s status as a “passive foreign investment company” within the meaning of Section 1297(a) of the Code or a “controlled foreign corporation” within the meaning of Section 957(a) of the Code for any taxable period ending on or prior to the Closing, including timely providing (A) a PFIC Annual Information Statement to enable such holders to make a “Qualifying Electing Fund” election under Section 1295 of the Code for such taxable period, and (B) information to enable applicable holders to report their allocable share of “subpart F” income under Section 951 of the Code for such taxable period and (ii) under Section 367(b) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder as a result of the Domestication.
(c) PCSC Taxable Year. The Parties agree to treat the taxable year of PCSC as ending on the date of the Domestication for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
(d) Transfer Taxes. Any transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, registration, excise, recording, registration, value added and other such similar Taxes (including any penalties and interest) that become payable in connection with or by reason of the execution of this Agreement and the transactions set forth herein (collectively, “Transfer Taxes”) shall be borne and paid by the Company.
Section 5.6 Exclusive Dealing.
(a) From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the Company shall not, and shall cause the other Group Companies and its and their respective Representatives not to, directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, initiate, induce, encourage (including by means of furnishing or disclosing information), facilitate, discuss or negotiate, directly or indirectly, any inquiry, proposal or offer (written or oral) that constitutes, or that could reasonably be expected to lead to, a Company Acquisition Proposal; (ii) furnish or disclose any non-public information to any Person in connection with, or that could reasonably be expected to lead to, a Company Acquisition Proposal; (iii) enter into any Contract or other arrangement or understanding regarding a Company Acquisition Proposal; (iv) prepare or take any steps in connection with a public offering of any Equity Securities of any Group Company (or any Affiliate or successor of any Group Company); or (v) otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist or participate in, or knowingly
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facilitate or encourage any effort or attempt by any Person to do or seek to do any of the foregoing. The Company agrees to (A) notify PCSC promptly upon receipt of any Company Acquisition Proposal by any Group Company, and to describe the material terms and conditions of any such Company Acquisition Proposal in reasonable detail (including the identity of the Persons making such Company Acquisition Proposal) and (B) keep PCSC reasonably informed on a current basis of any modifications to such offer or information.
(b) From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, the PCSC Parties shall not, and each of them shall cause their Representatives not to, directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, initiate, induce, encourage (including by means of furnishing or disclosing information), facilitate, discuss or negotiate, directly or indirectly, any inquiry, proposal or offer (written or oral) that constitutes, or that could reasonably be expected to lead to a PCSC Acquisition Proposal; (ii) furnish or disclose any non-public information to any Person in connection with, or that could reasonably be expected to lead to, a PCSC Acquisition Proposal; (iii) enter into any Contract or other arrangement or understanding regarding an PCSC Acquisition Proposal; (iv) prepare or take any steps in connection with an offering of any securities of any PCSC Party (or any Affiliate or successor of any PCSC Party); or (v) otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist or participate in, or knowingly facilitate or encourage any effort or attempt by any Person to do or seek to do any of the foregoing. PCSC agrees to (A) notify the Company promptly upon receipt of any PCSC Acquisition Proposal by any PCSC Party, and to describe the material terms and conditions of any such PCSC Acquisition Proposal in reasonable detail (including the identity of any person or entity making such PCSC Acquisition Proposal) and (B) keep the Company reasonably informed on a current basis of any modifications to such offer or information.
Section 5.7 Preparation of Registration Statement / Proxy Statement. The Company shall promptly provide to PCSC such information concerning the Company and the Company Stockholders as is either required by the federal securities laws or reasonably requested by PCSC for inclusion in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement. As promptly as practicable after the receipt by PCSC from the Company of all such information, including the Required Company Financial Statements, PCSC and the Company shall prepare and mutually agree upon (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either PCSC or the Company, as applicable), and PCSC shall file with the SEC, the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement (it being understood that the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement shall include a proxy statement / prospectus of PCSC which will be included therein and which will be used for the PCSC Shareholders Meeting to adopt and approve the Transaction Proposals, provide its applicable shareholders with the opportunity to elect to effect the PCSC Shareholder Redemption, and other matters reasonably related to the Transaction Proposals, all in accordance with and as required by PCSC’s Governing Documents, applicable Law, and any applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and Nasdaq). Each of PCSC and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to (a) cause the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement to comply in all material respects with the applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC (including, with respect to the Group Companies, the provision of financial statements of, and any other information with respect to, the Group Companies for all periods, and in the form, required to be included in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement under Securities Laws (after giving effect to any waivers received) or in response to any comments from the SEC); (b) promptly notify the others of, reasonably cooperate with each other with respect to, mutually agree upon (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either of PCSC or the Company, as applicable) and respond promptly to any comments of the SEC or its staff; (c) have the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as reasonably practicable after it is filed with the SEC; and (d) keep the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement effective through the Closing in order to permit the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. PCSC, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, shall use reasonable best efforts to promptly furnish, or cause to be furnished, to the other all information concerning such Party, its Non-Party Affiliates and their respective Representatives that may be required or reasonably requested in connection with any action contemplated by this Section 5.7 or for inclusion in any other statement, filing, notice or application made by or on behalf of PCSC to the SEC or Nasdaq in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents, including using reasonable best efforts to deliver customary tax representation letters to counsel to enable counsel to deliver any tax opinions requested or required by the SEC to be submitted in connection therewith as described in Section 5.5(a)(iii). If any Party becomes aware of any information that should be disclosed in an amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, then (i) such Party shall promptly inform, in the case of any PCSC Party, the Company, or, in the case of the Company, PCSC, thereof; (ii) such Party shall prepare and mutually agree upon with, in the case of PCSC, the Company, or, in the case of the Company, PCSC (in either case, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), an amendment or supplement to the
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Registration Statement / Proxy Statement; (iii) PCSC shall file such mutually agreed upon amendment or supplement with the SEC; and (iv) the Parties shall reasonably cooperate, if appropriate, in mailing such amendment or supplement to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders. PCSC shall as promptly as reasonably practicable advise the Company of the time of effectiveness of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, the issuance of any stop order relating thereto or the suspension of the qualification of PCSC Shares for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, and PCSC and the Company shall each use its reasonable best efforts to have any such stop order or suspension lifted, reversed or otherwise terminated. Each of the Parties shall use reasonable best efforts to ensure that none of the information related to him, her or it or any of his, her or its Non-Party Affiliates or its or their respective Representatives, supplied by or on his, her or its behalf for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement will, at the time the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement is initially filed with the SEC, at each time at which it is amended, or at the time it becomes effective under the Securities Act contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.
Section 5.8 PCSC Shareholder Approval. As promptly as reasonably practicable following the time at which the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement is declared effective under the Securities Act, PCSC shall (a) duly give notice of and (b) use reasonable best efforts to duly convene and hold an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders (the “PCSC Shareholders Meeting”) in accordance with the Governing Documents of PCSC, for the purposes of obtaining the PCSC Shareholder Approval and, if applicable, any approvals related thereto and providing its shareholders with the opportunity to elect to effect a PCSC Shareholder Redemption. PCSC shall, through unanimous approval of its board of directors, recommend to its shareholders (the “PCSC Board Recommendation”), (i) the adoption and approval of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (including the Mergers) (the “Business Combination Proposal”); (ii) the adoption and the approval, by the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares, of the Domestication (the “Domestication Proposal”); (iii) the adoption and approval of the issuance of the PCSC Shares in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as required by Nasdaq listing requirements (the “Nasdaq Proposal”); (iv) the adoption and approval, by the holders of the PCSC Class B Shares, of the amendments to the Governing Documents of PCSC contemplated by the PCSC Certificate of Incorporation and the PCSC Bylaws (the “Governing Document Proposal”); (v) the adoption and approval of the PCSC Incentive Equity Plan (the “Equity Incentive Plan Proposal”); (vi) the adoption and approval of the PCSC Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP Proposal”); (vii) the adoption and approval of each other proposal that either the SEC or Nasdaq (or the respective staff members thereof) indicates is necessary in its comments to the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement or in correspondence related thereto; (viii) the adoption and approval of each other proposal reasonably agreed to by PCSC and the Company as necessary or appropriate in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents; and (ix) the adoption and approval of a proposal for the adjournment of the PCSC Shareholders Meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies because there are not sufficient votes to approve and adopt any of the foregoing (such proposals in (i) through (ix) together, the “Transaction Proposals”); provided that PCSC may adjourn the PCSC Shareholders Meeting (A) with consent of the PCSC Shareholders Meeting, to solicit additional proxies for the purpose of obtaining the PCSC Shareholder Approval, (B) for the absence of a quorum, (C) with consent of the PCSC Shareholders Meeting, to allow reasonable additional time for the filing or mailing of any supplemental or amended disclosures that PCSC has determined, based on the advice of outside legal counsel, is reasonably likely to be required under applicable Law and for such supplemental or amended disclosure to be disseminated and reviewed by the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders prior to the PCSC Shareholders Meeting or (D) with consent of the PCSC Shareholders Meeting, if the holders of PCSC Class A Shares have elected to redeem a number of PCSC Class A Shares as of such time that would reasonably be expected to result in the condition set forth in Section 6.3(d) not being satisfied; provided that, without the consent of the Company, in no event shall PCSC adjourn the PCSC Shareholders Meeting for more than fifteen (15) Business Days later than the most recently adjourned meeting or to a date that is beyond the Termination Date. The PCSC recommendation contemplated by the preceding sentence shall be included in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement. Except as otherwise required by applicable Law, PCSC covenants that none of the PCSC Board or PCSC nor any committee of the PCSC Board shall withdraw or modify, or propose publicly or by formal action of the PCSC Board, any committee of the PCSC Board or PCSC to withdraw or modify, in a manner adverse to the Company, the PCSC Board Recommendation or any other recommendation by the PCSC Board or PCSC of the proposals set forth in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement.
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Section 5.9 Merger Sub I Shareholder Approval. As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within one (1) Business Day) following the date of this Agreement, PCSC, as the sole shareholder of Merger Sub I, will approve and adopt this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which Merger Sub I is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the First Merger).
Section 5.10 Merger Sub II Member Approval. As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within one (1) Business Day) following the date of this Agreement, PCSC, as the sole member of Merger Sub II, will approve and adopt this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which Merger Sub II is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Second Merger).
Section 5.11 Conduct of Business of PCSC. From and after the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, PCSC shall not, and shall cause its Subsidiaries not to, as applicable, except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document (including, for the avoidance of doubt, in connection with the Domestication, the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions or the PIPE Financing), as required by applicable Law, as set forth on Section 5.10 of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules or as consented to in writing by the Company (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, it being agreed that the Company shall be deemed to have consented in writing if it provides no acknowledgment of receipt within five (5) Business Days after PCSC has made a request for such consent in writing and that the authorized representatives of the Company for purposes of this Section 5.11 are listed on Section 5.11 of Company Disclosure Schedules), do any of the following:
(a) adopt any amendments, supplements, restatements or modifications to the Trust Agreement or the Governing Documents of any PCSC Party or any of its Subsidiaries (other than in relation to an Extension, as defined in this Section 5.11);
(b) declare, set aside, make or pay a dividend on, or make any other distribution or payment in respect of, any Equity Securities of PCSC or any of its Subsidiaries, or repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, or offer to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, any outstanding Equity Securities of PCSC or any of its Subsidiaries, as applicable;
(c) split, combine or reclassify any of its capital stock or other Equity Securities or issue any other security in respect of, in lieu of or in substitution for shares of its capital stock;
(d) incur, create or assume any Indebtedness or other Liability;
(e) make any loans or advances to, or capital contributions in, any other Person, other than to, or in, PCSC or any of its Subsidiaries;
(f) issue any Equity Securities or grant any additional options, warrants or stock appreciation rights with respect to its Equity Securities;
(g) enter into, renew, modify or revise any PCSC Related Party Transaction (or any Contract or agreement that if entered into prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement would be a PCSC Related Party Transaction);
(h) engage in activities or business, other than any activities or business (i) in connection with or incident or related to such Person’s organization, incorporation or formation, as applicable, or continuing corporate (or similar) existence, (ii) contemplated by, or incident or related to, this Agreement, any Ancillary Document, the performance of covenants or agreements hereunder or thereunder or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or (iii) those that are administrative or ministerial in nature;
(i) make, change or revoke any material election concerning Taxes, enter into any material Tax closing agreement, settle any material Tax claim or assessment, or consent to any extension or waiver of the limitation period applicable to or relating to any material Tax claim or assessment, other than any such extension or waiver that is obtained in the ordinary course of business;
(j) authorize, recommend, propose or announce an intention to adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation or dissolution;
(k) enter into any Contract with any broker, finder, investment banker or other Person under which such Person is or will be entitled to any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; or
(l) enter into any Contract to take, or cause to be taken, any of the actions set forth in this Section 5.11.
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Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.11 or this Agreement to the contrary, (i) nothing set forth in this Agreement shall give the Company, directly or indirectly, the right to control or direct the operations of any PCSC Party, (ii) nothing set forth in this Agreement shall prohibit, or otherwise restrict the ability of, any PCSC Party from using the funds held by PCSC outside the Trust Account to pay any PCSC Expenses or PCSC Liabilities or from otherwise distributing or paying over any funds held by PCSC outside the Trust Account to the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates, in each case, prior to the Closing and (iii) nothing set forth in this Agreement shall prohibit or restrict PCSC from extending one or more times, in accordance with its Governing Documents the deadline by which it must complete its business combination (“Extension”).
Section 5.12 Nasdaq Listing. PCSC shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause: (a) PCSC’s initial listing application with Nasdaq in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to have been approved: (b) PCSC to satisfy all applicable initial and continuing listing requirements of Nasdaq; and (c) the PCSC Shares issuable in accordance with this Agreement, including the Domestication and the Mergers, to be approved for listing on Nasdaq (and the Company shall reasonably cooperate in connection therewith), subject to official notice of issuance, in each case, as promptly as reasonably practicable after the date of this Agreement, and in any event prior to the Effective Time.
Section 5.13 Trust Account. Upon satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, waiver of the conditions set forth in Article 6 and provision of notice thereof to the Trustee, (a) at the Closing, PCSC shall (i) cause the documents, certificates and notices required to be delivered to the Trustee pursuant to the Trust Agreement to be so delivered, and (ii) make all appropriate arrangements to cause the Trustee to (A) pay as and when due all amounts, if any, payable to the Public Shareholders of PCSC pursuant to the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions, (B) pay the amounts due to the underwriters of PCSC’s initial public offering for their deferred underwriting commissions as set forth in the Trust Agreement and (C) immediately thereafter, pay all remaining amounts then available in the Trust Account to PCSC in accordance with the Trust Agreement, and (b) thereafter, the Trust Account shall terminate, except as otherwise provided therein.
Section 5.14 Transaction Support Agreements; Company Stockholder Approval.
(a) As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within one (1) Business Day) following the date of this Agreement (the “Transaction Support Agreement Deadline”), the Company shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to PCSC the Transaction Support Agreements duly executed by each Key Supporting Company Stockholder. From and after the Transaction Support Agreement Deadline, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain an executed Transaction Support Agreement from each of the other Company Stockholder who have not executed such documents as of the Transaction Support Agreement Deadline. The Company shall timely provide to the Company Stockholders all advance notices required to be given to such Company Stockholders in connection with this Agreement, the Mergers and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under the Company’s Governing Documents or other applicable Contracts and under applicable Law (or otherwise obtain waivers with respect to the same).
(b) As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within two (2) Business Days) following the date on which the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement is declared effective under the Securities Act (the “Company Stockholder Written Consent Deadline”), the Company shall obtain and deliver to PCSC a true and correct copy of the adoption and approval of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby by the Company Stockholders acting by written consent in lieu of a meeting (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to PCSC) approving this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Mergers and the Company Preferred Share Conversion) that is duly executed by the Company Stockholders that hold at least (i) the requisite number of issued and outstanding Company Shares required to approve and adopt such matters in accordance with the DGCL, the Company’s Governing Documents and the Company Stockholder Agreements, (ii) the Requisite Company Preferred Majority, and (iii) the Requisite Company Series C/D/E/F Majority (clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), collectively, the “Company Stockholder Written Consent”). The Company, through the unanimous approval of the Company Board, including the approval of the Company Strategic Transaction Committee, shall recommend to the holders of Company Shares the approval and adoption of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the Mergers and the Company Preferred Share Conversion) (the “Company Board Recommendation”).
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(c) Promptly following the receipt of the Company Stockholder Written Consent, and in any event within five (5) Business Days thereof, the Company shall prepare and deliver to each Company Stockholder who has not executed and delivered the Company Stockholder Written Consent an information statement, in form and substance required under the DGCL in connection with the Mergers and otherwise reasonably satisfactory to PCSC, which information statement shall include (i) copies of this Agreement and the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, (ii) the Company Board Recommendation, (iii) a description of any dissenters’ rights of the Company Stockholders available under Section 262 of the DGCL and any other disclosure with respect to dissenters’ rights required by applicable Law and (iv) in accordance with the requirements of Section 228(e) of the DGCL, notice to any Company Stockholder who has not executed and delivered the Company Stockholder Written Consent of the corporate action by those Company Stockholders who did execute the Company Stockholder Written Consent. Prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a written consent from each Company Stockholder who has not previously delivered the Company Stockholder Written Consent in respect of such Company Stockholder’s approval and adoption of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which the Company is or will be a party, the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including the Mergers).
(d) PCSC may not modify or waive any provisions of an Investor Subscription Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company; provided that any modification or waiver that is solely ministerial in nature or otherwise immaterial and does not affect any economic or any other material term of an Investor Subscription Agreement shall not require the prior written consent of the Company. Subject to the immediately preceding sentence, PCSC shall use its reasonable best efforts, and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cooperate with it, (a) to take, or to cause to be taken, all actions required, necessary or that it otherwise deems to be proper or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Investor Subscription Agreements on or prior to the Closing on the terms described therein, and (b) to satisfy on a timely basis all conditions and covenants applicable to PCSC in the Investor Subscription Agreements and otherwise comply with its obligations thereunder and to enforce the rights of PCSC under the Investor Subscription Agreements to cause the PIPE Investors to pay to (or as directed by) PCSC the applicable purchase price under each PIPE Investor’s applicable Investor Subscription Agreement in accordance with its terms. As promptly as practicable after PCSC acquires knowledge thereof, PCSC shall give the Company written notice: (i) of any breach or default (or any event or circumstance that, with or without notice, lapse of time or both, could give rise to any breach or default) by any party to any Investor Subscription Agreement known to PCSC; (ii) of the receipt of any written notice or other written communication from any party to any Investor Subscription Agreement with respect to any actual, potential or claimed expiration, lapse, withdrawal, breach, default, termination or repudiation by any party to any Investor Subscription Agreement or any provisions of any Investor Subscription Agreement; or (iii) if PCSC does not expect to receive all or any portion of the PIPE Investment on the terms, in the manner or from the sources contemplated by the Investor Subscription Agreements.
(e) As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event prior to the earlier of (x) the time at which the Company delivers the Allocation Schedule to PCSC pursuant to Section 2.3 or (y) the time at which the Company is required to deliver to the Allocation Schedule to PCSC pursuant to Section 2.3), the Company shall either (i) obtain and deliver to PCSC a true and correct copy of a written consent (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to PCSC) approving the Allocation Schedule (and calculations and determinations therein) that is duly executed by the Company Stockholders holding the requisite number of Company Shares required to approve such matter in accordance with the DGCL, the Company’s Governing Documents, the Company Stockholders Agreement and each other Contract to which the Company is a party or bound that governs or otherwise relates to the Company Shares or (ii) amend or otherwise modify, or cause to be amended or otherwise modified, the Governing Documents of the Company, the Company Stockholders Agreement and each other Contract to which the Company is a party or bound that governs or otherwise relates to the Company Shares, in each case, solely to the extent necessary for the Allocation Schedule (and the calculations and determinations therein) to comply with clause (C) of Section 2.3 and otherwise in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to PCSC.
(f) The Company may not amend, modify or waive any provisions of a Transaction Support Agreement without the prior written consent of PCSC.
Section 5.15 PCSC Indemnification; Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance.
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otherwise in effect as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, in either case, solely with respect to any matters occurring on or prior to the Effective Time shall survive the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect from and after the Effective Time for a period of six (6) years and (ii) PCSC will perform and discharge, or cause to be performed and discharged, all obligations to provide such indemnity and exculpation during such six (6)-year period. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, during such six (6)-year period, PCSC shall advance, or caused to be advanced, expenses in connection with such indemnification as provided in the applicable PCSC Party’s Governing Documents or other applicable agreements as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time. The indemnification and liability limitation or exculpation provisions of the PCSC Parties’ Governing Documents shall not, during such six (6)-year period, be amended, repealed or otherwise modified after the Effective Time in any manner that would materially and adversely affect the rights thereunder of individuals who, as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, or at any time prior to such time, were directors or officers of any PCSC Party (the “PCSC D&O Persons”) entitled to be so indemnified, have their liability limited or be exculpated with respect to any matters occurring on or prior to the Effective Time and relating to the fact that such PCSC D&O Person was a director or officer of any PCSC Party on or prior to the Effective Time, unless such amendment, repeal or other modification is required by applicable Law.
(b) PCSC shall not have any obligation under this Section 5.15 to any PCSC D&O Person when and if a court of competent jurisdiction shall ultimately determine (and such determination shall have become final and non-appealable) that the indemnification of such PCSC D&O Person in the manner contemplated hereby is prohibited by applicable Law.
(c) For a period of six (6) years following the Effective Time, PCSC shall maintain, without any lapses in coverage, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance for the benefit of those Persons who are covered by any comparable insurance policies of the PCSC Parties in effect as of the date of this Agreement with respect to matters occurring on or prior to the Effective Time. Such insurance policies shall provide coverage on terms (with respect to coverage and amount) that are substantially the same as (and no less favorable in the aggregate to the Persons covered thereby than) the coverage provided under PCSC’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies in effect as of the date of this Agreement; provided that PCSC shall not be obligated to pay annual premiums in excess of three hundred percent (300%) of the most recent annual premium paid by PCSC prior to the date of this Agreement and, in such event, PCSC shall purchase the maximum coverage available for three hundred percent (300%) of the most recent annual premium paid by PCSC prior to the date of this Agreement.
(d) If PCSC or any of its successors or assigns (i) shall merge or consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or entity and shall not be the surviving or continuing corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or (ii) shall transfer all or substantially all of their respective properties and assets as an entity in one or a series of related transactions to any Person, then in each such case, proper provisions shall be made so that the successors or assigns of PCSC shall assume all of the obligations set forth in this Section 5.15.
(e) The PCSC D&O Persons entitled to the indemnification, expense reimbursement, liability limitation, exculpation and insurance set forth in this Section 5.15 are intended to be third-party beneficiaries of this Section 5.15. This Section 5.15 shall survive the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall be binding on all successors and assigns of PCSC.
Section 5.16 Company Indemnification; Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance.
(a) Each Party agrees that (i) all rights to indemnification or exculpation now existing in favor of the directors and officers of the Group Companies, as provided in the Group Companies’ Governing Documents or otherwise in effect as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, in either case, solely with respect to any matters occurring on or prior to the Effective Time, shall survive the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect from and after the Effective Time for a period of six (6) years and (ii) PCSC will cause the applicable Group Companies to perform and discharge all obligations to provide such indemnity and exculpation during such six (6)-year period. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, during such six (6)-year period, PCSC shall cause the applicable Group Companies to advance expenses in connection with such indemnification as provided in the Group Companies’ Governing Documents or other applicable agreements in effect as of immediately prior to the Effective Time. The indemnification and liability limitation or exculpation provisions of the Group Companies’ Governing Documents shall not, during such six (6)-year period, be amended, repealed or otherwise modified following the Effective Time in any manner that would materially and adversely affect the rights thereunder of individuals who, as of the Effective Time or at any time prior to the Effective Time,
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were directors or officers of the Group Companies (the “Company D&O Persons”) entitled to be so indemnified, have their liability limited or be exculpated with respect to any matters occurring prior to Closing and relating to the fact that such Company D&O Person was a director or officer of any Group Company on or prior to the Effective Time, unless such amendment, repeal or other modification is required by applicable Law.
(b) None of PCSC or the Group Companies shall have any obligation under this Section 5.16 to any Company D&O Person when and if a court of competent jurisdiction shall ultimately determine (and such determination shall have become final and non-appealable) that the indemnification of such Company D&O Person in the manner contemplated hereby is prohibited by applicable Law.
(c) The Company shall purchase, at or prior to the Closing, and PCSC shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, in effect for a period of six (6) years following the Effective Time, without lapses in coverage, a “tail” policy providing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage for the benefit of those Persons who are covered by any comparable insurance policies of the Group Companies as of the date of this Agreement with respect to matters occurring on or prior to the Effective Time (the “Company D&O Tail Policy”). Such “tail” policy shall provide coverage on terms (with respect to coverage and amount) that are substantially the same as (and no less favorable in the aggregate to the Persons covered thereby) the coverage provided under the Group Companies’ directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies as of the date of this Agreement; provided that none of the Company, PCSC or any of their respective Affiliates shall pay a premium for such “tail” policy in excess of three hundred percent (300%) of the most recent annual premium paid by the Group Companies prior to the date of this Agreement and, in such event, the Company, PCSC or one of their respective Affiliates shall purchase the maximum coverage available for three hundred percent (300%) of the most recent annual premium paid by the Group Companies prior to the date of this Agreement.
(d) If PCSC or any of its successors or assigns (i) shall merge or consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or entity and shall not be the surviving or continuing corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or (ii) shall transfer all or substantially all of their respective properties and assets as an entity in one or a series of related transactions to any Person, then in each such case, proper provisions shall be made so that the successors or assigns of PCSC to assume all of the obligations set forth in this Section 5.16.
(e) The Company D&O Persons entitled to the indemnification, liability limitation, exculpation and insurance set forth in this Section 5.16 are intended to be third-party beneficiaries of this Section 5.16. This Section 5.16 shall survive the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall be binding on all successors and assigns of PCSC.
Section 5.17 Post-Closing Directors and Officers.
(a) PCSC shall take all such action within its power as may be necessary or appropriate such that effective immediately after the Effective Time (i) the PCSC Board shall initially consist of 9 directors, which shall be divided into three (3) classes, designated Class I, II and III, with Class I consisting of 3 directors, Class II consisting of 3 directors and Class III consisting of 3 directors (provided that, prior to the mailing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders, the Company may in its sole discretion change which of the foregoing classes is to consist of 1 or 3 directors by notice to PCSC, which change shall be reflected in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement mailed to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders); (ii) the members of the PCSC Board are the individuals determined in accordance with Section 5.17(b) and Section 5.17(c); (iii) the members of the compensation committee, audit committee and nominating committee of the PCSC Board are the individuals determined in accordance with Section 5.17(d); and (iv) the officers of PCSC (the “Officers”) are the individuals determined in accordance with Section 5.17(e).
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Effective Time (the “Other Company Designees”, and together with the Initial Company Designees, collectively, the “Company Designees”); provided that, if an individual is not designated to serve as an Other Company Designee prior to the mailing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders, such unfilled director position shall be left vacant and shall be filled following the Effective Time in accordance with the Governing Documents of PCSC. Prior to the mailing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders, the Company may in its sole discretion replace any Company Designee with any individual by notice to PCSC. Prior to the mailing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders, the board of directors of the Company shall designate whether each individual who will serve on the PCSC Board immediately after the Effective Time will be designated as a member of Class I, Class II or Class III.
(d) Prior to the mailing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders, (i) the board of directors of the Company may designate the Independent Designee to serve as a member of the compensation committee, the audit committee or the nominating committee of the PCSC Board immediately after the Effective Time, subject to PCSC’s consent (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) based on the qualifications of the Independent Designee, subject to applicable listing rules of Nasdaq and applicable Law, and (ii) the Company shall, subject to clause (i), designate each other director that will serve on the compensation committee, the audit committee and the nominating committee of the PCSC Board immediately after the Effective Time, based on the qualifications of each director, subject to applicable listing rules of Nasdaq and applicable Law.
(e) The individuals identified on Section 5.17(e) of the Company Disclosure Schedules shall be the Officers immediately after the Effective Time, with each such individual holding the title set forth opposite his or her name. In the event that such individuals identified on Section 5.17(e) of the Company Disclosure Schedules is unwilling or unable (whether due to death, disability, termination of service or otherwise) to serve as an Officer, then, prior to the mailing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement to the Pre-Closing PCSC Holders, the Company may in its sole discretion replace such individual with another individual to serve as such Officer by amending Section 5.17(e) of the Company Disclosure Schedules to include such replacement individual as such Officer.
Section 5.18 Required Company Financial Statements.
(a) As promptly as reasonably practicable following the date of this Agreement, the Company shall deliver to PCSC (i) the Required Company Financial Statements; and (ii) customary pro forma financial statements (after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby) for inclusion in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement and any other filings to be made by PCSC with the SEC in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document. All such financial statements, together with any audited or unaudited consolidated balance sheet and the related audited or unaudited consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit and cash flows of the Group Companies as of and for a year-to-date period ended as of the end of a different fiscal quarter (and as of and for the same period from the previous fiscal year) or fiscal year (and as of and for the prior fiscal quarter) that is required to be included in the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement (A) will fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Group Companies as at the date thereof, and the results of its operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the respective periods then ended (subject, in the case of any unaudited interim financial statements, to normal year end audit adjustments (none of which is expected to be material) and the absence of footnotes), (B) will be prepared in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except, in the case of any audited financial statements, as may be indicated in the notes thereto and subject, in the case of any unaudited financial statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments (none of which is expected to be material) and the absence of footnotes), (C) in the case of any audited financial statements, will be audited in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and contain an unqualified report of the Company’s auditor (D) will comply in all material respects with the applicable accounting requirements and with the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Exchange Act and the Securities Act in effect as of the respective dates thereof (including Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable) at the time of filing of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement and at the time of effectiveness of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, as applicable, and (E) will be prepared from and accurately reflect the books and records of the Group Companies.
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Registration Statement / Proxy Statement and any other filings to be made by PCSC with the SEC in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document and (ii) to obtain the consents of its auditors with respect thereto as may be required by applicable Law or requested by the SEC.
Section 5.19 PCSC Incentive Equity Plan; PCSC Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, the PCSC Board shall approve and adopt an equity incentive plan, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit H and with any changes or modifications thereto as the Company and PCSC may mutually agree (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either the Company or PCSC, as applicable) (the “PCSC Incentive Equity Plan”), in the manner prescribed under applicable Laws, effective as of one day prior to the Closing Date, reserving 12% of PCSC Shares for grant thereunder, which shall include (and not be in addition to) the PCSC Shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of the Rollover Options and Rollover RSU Awards. The PCSC Incentive Equity Plan will provide that the PCSC Shares reserved for issuance thereunder will automatically increase annually on the first day of each fiscal year beginning with the 2026 fiscal year in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of PCSC Shares outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year or such lesser amount as determined by the administrator of the PCSC Incentive Equity Plan. The Rollover Options and the Rollover RSU Awards shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be deemed to have been granted pursuant to the PCSC Incentive Equity Plan and shall reduce the number of PCSC Shares reserved for grant thereunder. Prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, the PCSC Board shall approve and adopt an employee stock purchase plan, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit I and with any changes or modifications thereto as the Company and PCSC may mutually agree (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either the Company or PCSC, as applicable)(the “PCSC Employee Stock Purchase Plan”), in the manner prescribed under Section 423 of the Code and other applicable Laws, effective as of one day prior to the Closing Date, reserving two percent (2%) of PCSC Shares for grant thereunder. The PCSC Employee Stock Purchase Plan will provide that the PCSC Shares reserved for issuance thereunder will automatically increase annually on the first day of each fiscal year beginning with the 2027 fiscal year in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of PCSC Shares outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year or such lesser amount as determined by the administrator of the PCSC Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Section 5.20 FIRPTA Certificates. At or prior to the Closing, the Company shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to PCSC (a) a certificate, duly executed by the Company, complying with Treasury Regulations Section 1.1445-2(c)(3), together with evidence that the Company has provided notice to the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with the provisions of Treasury Regulations Section 1.897-2(h)(2), in each case, in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to PCSC, (b) a statement in accordance with the requirements of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1445-2(b)(2) from the Company certifying that it is not a “foreign person” as defined in Section 1445(f)(3) of the Code and (c) an IRS Form W-9 duly executed by the Company.
Section 5.21 Investor Rights Agreements. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Investor Rights Agreement to be duly executed by the Company Stockholders that are parties thereto.
Section 5.22 Warrant Cancellation Agreements. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver to PCSC warrant cancellation agreements, in a form mutually agreed by the Company and PCSC, executed by each holder of Company Warrants (the “Warrant Cancellation Agreements”).
Section 5.23 Assignment and Assumption of Underwriter Indemnification Obligations.
(a) PCSC shall ensure that, upon consummation of the Domestication and the Mergers, PCSC, as the public entity resulting from the transactions contemplated hereby, shall assume and be bound by all indemnification obligations of PCSC (prior to the Domestication) under Section 5 of that certain Underwriting Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2024, by and among PCSC and Jefferies LLC acting as sole Underwriter (the “Underwriting Agreement”) as if PCSC had been an original party to the Underwriting Agreement.
(b) Jefferies LLC, as sole Underwriter (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) is intended to be an express third-party beneficiary of this Section 5.23 and shall be entitled to rely upon the representations and warranties contained in Article 3 and Article 4 of this Agreement as if they were a party to this Agreement, solely for purposes of enforcing the indemnification obligations assumed pursuant to this Section 5.23.
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ARTICLE 6
CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT
Section 6.1 Conditions to the Obligations of the Parties. The obligations of the Parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or, if permitted by applicable Law, written waiver by the Party for whose benefit such condition exists of the following conditions:
(a) each applicable waiting period under the HSR Act relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and any agreement between a Party with any Governmental Entity not to consummate transactions contemplated by this Agreement, shall have expired or been terminated or obtained (or deemed, by applicable Law, to have been obtained), as applicable;
(b) no Order or Law or other legal restraint or prohibition issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other Governmental Entity enjoining, prohibiting or preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the Domestication and the Mergers) shall be in effect;
(c) the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement shall have become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act, no stop order shall have been issued by the SEC and shall remain in effect with respect to the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, and no proceeding seeking such a stop order shall have been threatened or initiated by the SEC and remain pending;
(d) the Company Stockholder Written Consent shall have been obtained;
(e) the Required PCSC Shareholder Approval shall have been obtained;
(f) PCSC’s initial listing application with Nasdaq in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been approved and, immediately following the Effective Time, PCSC shall satisfy any applicable initial and continuing listing requirements of Nasdaq, and PCSC shall not have received any notice of non-compliance therewith that has not been cured or would not be cured at or immediately following the Effective Time, and the PCSC Shares (after giving effect, for the avoidance of doubt, to the Domestication and, including, for the avoidance of doubt, the PCSC Shares to be issued pursuant to the First Merger) shall have been approved for listing on Nasdaq;
(g) after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby (including after giving effect to the PIPE Financing and all of the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions), PCSC shall have at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) immediately after the Effective Time; and
(h) the Required Transaction Proposals shall have been approved.
Section 6.2 Other Conditions to the Obligations of the PCSC Parties. The obligations of the PCSC Parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or, if permitted by applicable Law, waiver by PCSC (on behalf of itself and the other PCSC Parties) of the following further conditions:
(a) (i) the Company Fundamental Representations (other than the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.2(a) and Section 3.8(a)) shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Company Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth herein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty is made as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date), (ii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.2(a) shall be true and correct in all respects (except for de minimis inaccuracies) as of Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty is made as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all respects (except for de minimis inaccuracies) as of such earlier date), (iii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.8(a) shall be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty is made as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all respects as of such earlier date); provided, however, that this clause (iii) shall be deemed to be satisfied if no Company Material Adverse Effect is continuing, and (iv) the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Article 3 (other than the Company Fundamental Representations) shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality”
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or “Company Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth herein) in all respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty is made as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all respects as of such earlier date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be true and correct, taken as a whole, does not cause a Company Material Adverse Effect;
(b) the Company shall have performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants and agreements required to be performed or complied with by the Company under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing;
(c) since the date of this Agreement, no Company Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred that is continuing;
(d) at or prior to the Closing, the Company shall have delivered, or caused to be delivered, to PCSC the following documents:
(i) a certificate duly executed by an authorized officer of the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, to the effect that the conditions specified in Section 6.2(a), Section 6.2(b) and Section 6.2(c) are satisfied, in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to PCSC;
(ii) the Investor Rights Agreement duly executed by the Company;
(iii) Transaction Support Agreements duly executed by Company Stockholders holding, as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, representing at least Requisite Company Preferred Majority and Requisite Company Series C/D/E/F Majority, including each Key Supporting Company Stockholder; and
Section 6.3 Other Conditions to the Obligations of the Company. The obligations of the Company to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or, if permitted by applicable Law, written waiver by the Company of the following further conditions:
(a) (i) the PCSC Fundamental Representations (other than the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.6(a)) shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty is made as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date), (ii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.6(a) shall be true and correct in all respects (except for de minimis inaccuracies) as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty is made as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all respects (except for de minimis inaccuracies) as of such earlier date), (iii) the representations and warranties of the PCSC Parties (other than the PCSC Fundamental Representations) contained in Article 4 of this Agreement shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “PCSC Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth herein) in all respects as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty is made as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct as of such earlier date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be true and correct, taken as a whole, does not cause a PCSC Material Adverse Effect;
(b) the PCSC Parties shall have performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants and agreements required to be performed or complied with by them under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing;
(c) since the date of this Agreement, no PCSC Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred that is continuing;
(d) the PCSC Board shall consist of the number of directors, and be comprised of the individuals, determined pursuant to Section 5.17(a)(i) and (ii);
(e) the Aggregate Transaction Proceeds shall be equal to or greater than $250,000,000;
(f) the Domestication shall have been consummated at least one (1) Business Day prior to the Closing Date;
(g) at or prior to the Closing, PCSC shall have delivered, or caused to be delivered, the following documents:
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(i) a certificate duly executed by an authorized officer of PCSC, dated as of the Closing Date, to the effect that the conditions specified in Section 6.3(a), Section 6.3(b) and Section 6.3(c) are satisfied, in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company; and
(ii) the Investors Rights Agreement, duly executed by PCSC and the Perceptive Shareholders.
Section 6.4 Frustration of Closing Conditions. The Company may not rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this Article 6 to be satisfied if such failure was proximately caused by the Company’s failure to use reasonable best efforts to cause the Closing to occur, as required by Section 5.2. None of the PCSC Parties may rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this Article 6 to be satisfied if such failure was proximately caused by a PCSC Party’s failure to use reasonable best efforts to cause the Closing to occur, as required by Section 5.2.
ARTICLE 7
TERMINATION
Section 7.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated, and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be abandoned at any time prior to the Closing, solely:
(a) by mutual written consent of PCSC and the Company;
(b) by PCSC, if any of the representations or warranties set forth in Article 3 shall not be true and correct or if the Company has failed to perform or has otherwise breached any of its covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement (including an obligation to consummate the Closing) such that the condition to Closing set forth in either Section 6.2(a) or Section 6.2(b) would not be satisfied (assuming the Closing occurred as of such date) and the breach or breaches causing such representations or warranties not to be true and correct, or the failures to perform any covenant or agreement, as applicable, is (or are) not cured or cannot be cured within the earlier of (i) thirty (30) days after written notice thereof is delivered to the Company by PCSC, and (ii) the Termination Date; provided, however, that none of the PCSC Parties is then in breach of this Agreement so as to prevent the condition to Closing set forth in either Section 6.3(a) or Section 6.3(b) from being satisfied (assuming the Closing occurred as of such date);
(c) by the Company, if any of the representations or warranties set forth in Article 4 shall not be true and correct or if any PCSC Party has failed to perform any covenant or agreement on the part of such applicable PCSC Party set forth in this Agreement (including an obligation to consummate the Closing) such that the condition to Closing set forth in either Section 6.3(a) or Section 6.3(b) could not be satisfied (assuming the Closing occurred as of such date) and the breach or breaches causing such representations or warranties not to be true and correct, or the failures to perform any covenant or agreement, as applicable, is (or are) not cured or cannot be cured within the earlier of (i) thirty (30) days after written notice thereof is delivered to PCSC by the Company and (ii) the Termination Date; provided, however, the Company is not then in breach of this Agreement so as to prevent the condition to Closing set forth in Section 6.2(a) or Section 6.2(b) from being satisfied (assuming the Closing occurred as of such date);
(d) by either PCSC or the Company, if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall not have been consummated on or prior to September 5, 2026 (the “Termination Date”); provided that (i) the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 7.1(d) shall not be available to PCSC if any PCSC Party’s breach of any of its covenants or obligations under this Agreement, or any Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, shall have proximately caused the failure to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on or before the Termination Date, and (ii) the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 7.1(d) shall not be available to the Company if the Company’s breach of any of its covenants or obligations under this Agreement, or any Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, shall have proximately caused the failure to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on or before the Termination Date;
(e) by either PCSC or the Company, if any Governmental Entity shall have issued an Order or taken any other action permanently enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the Domestication and the Mergers) and such Order or other action shall have become final and nonappealable;
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(g) by PCSC, if the Company has not delivered, or caused to be delivered, to PCSC, (i) a Transaction Support Agreement duly executed by each Key Supporting Company Stockholder in accordance with Section 5.14(a) on or prior to the Transaction Support Agreement Deadline or (ii) the written consents of the Company Stockholders sufficient to constitute the Company Stockholder Written Consent in accordance with Section 5.14(a) on or prior to the Company Stockholder Written Consent Deadline.
Section 7.2 Effect of Termination. In the event of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1, (a) this entire Agreement shall forthwith become void (and there shall be no Liability or obligation on the part of the Parties and their respective Non-Party Affiliates) with the exception of Section 5.3(a), this Section 7.2, Article 8 and Article 1 (to the extent related to the foregoing), each of which shall survive such termination and remain valid and binding obligations of the Parties and (b) the Confidentiality Agreements, which shall survive such termination and remain valid and binding obligations of the parties thereto in accordance with their respective terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.1 shall not affect (i) any Liability on the part of any Party for any Willful Breach of any covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement prior to such termination or Fraud or (ii) any Person’s Liability under any Investor Subscription Agreement, any Confidentiality Agreement, any Transaction Support Agreement, any PCSC Shareholder Support Agreement or the Sponsor Letter Agreement to which he, she or it is a party to the extent arising from a claim against such Person by another Person party to such agreement on the terms and subject to the conditions thereunder.
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.1 Non-Survival. Other than those representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Section 2.1, Section 2.5, Section 3.24, Section 3.25, Section 4.16 and Section 4.18, each of which shall survive following the Effective Time, or as otherwise provided in the last sentence of this Section 8.1, each of the representations and warranties, and each of the agreements and covenants (to the extent such agreement or covenant contemplates or requires performance at or prior to the Effective Time), of the Parties set forth in this Agreement, shall terminate at the Effective Time, such that no claim for breach of any such representation, warranty, agreement or covenant, detrimental reliance or other right or remedy (whether in contract, in tort, at law, in equity or otherwise) may be brought with respect thereto after the Effective Time against any Party, any Company Non-Party Affiliate or any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate. Each covenant and agreement contained herein that, by its terms, expressly contemplates performance after the Effective Time shall so survive the Effective Time in accordance with its terms, and each covenant and agreement contained in any Ancillary Document that, by its terms, expressly contemplates performance after the Effective Time shall so survive the Effective Time in accordance with its terms and any other provision in any Ancillary Document that expressly survives the Effective Time shall so survive the Effective Time in accordance with the terms of such Ancillary Document.
Section 8.2 Entire Agreement; Assignment. This Agreement (together with the Ancillary Documents and the Confidentiality Agreement) constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be assigned by any Party (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of (a) PCSC and the Company prior to Closing and (b) PCSC, the Sponsor after the Closing. Any attempted assignment of this Agreement not in accordance with the terms of this Section 8.2 shall be void.
Section 8.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement executed and delivered by (a) PCSC and the Company prior to the Closing and (b) the Sponsor after the Closing. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except as provided in the immediately preceding sentence and any purported amendment by any Party or Parties effected in a manner which does not comply with this Section 8.3 shall be void, ab initio.
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Section 8.4 Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given (and shall be deemed to have been duly given) by delivery in person, by e-mail (having obtained electronic delivery confirmation thereof (i.e., an electronic record of the sender that the e-mail was sent to the intended recipient thereof without an “error” or similar message that such e-mail was not received by such intended recipient)), or by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) (upon receipt thereof) to the other Parties as follows:
 
(a)
If to any PCSC Party, to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
c/o Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp
 
 
51 Astor Place, 10th Floor
 
 
New York, NY 10003
 
 
Attention:
Adam Stone
 
 
 
Konstantin Poukalov
 
 
E-mail:
[Redacted]
 
 
 
[Redacted]
 
 
 
 
 
 
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cooley LLP
 
 
55 Hudson Yards
 
 
New York, NY 10001
 
 
Attention:
Kevin Cooper
 
 
 
Eric Blanchard
 
 
 
Peter Byrne
 
 
E-mail:
[Redacted]
 
 
 
[Redacted]
 
 
 
[Redacted]
 
 
 
 
 
(b)
If to the Company, to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
 
 
Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd
 
 
Brisbane, CA 94005
 
 
Attention:
[Name]
 
 
 
[Name]
 
 
E-mail:
[Redacted]
 
 
 
[Redacted]
 
 
 
 
 
 
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwin Procter LLP
 
 
100 Northern Avenue
 
 
Boston, MA 02210
 
 
Attention:
Jocelyn M. Arel
 
 
 
Sarah Ashfaq
 
 
 
Justin Anslow
 
 
 
Katherine Hand
 
 
E-mail:
[Redacted]
 
 
 
[Redacted]
 
 
 
[Redacted]
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or to such other address as the Party to whom notice is given may have previously furnished to the others in writing in the manner set forth above.
Section 8.5 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the law of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware (except that the laws of the Cayman Islands shall also apply to the Domestication).
Section 8.6 Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, shall be paid by the Party incurring such fees or expenses; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, (a) if this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, the Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, all Unpaid Company Expenses and PCSC shall pay, or cause to be paid, all Unpaid PCSC Expenses and (b) if the Closing occurs, then the Surviving Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, all Unpaid Company Expenses and all Unpaid PCSC Expenses.
Section 8.7 Construction; Interpretation. The term “this Agreement” means this Business Combination Agreement together with the Schedules and Exhibits hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. The headings set forth in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. No Party, nor its respective counsel, shall be deemed the drafter of this Agreement for purposes of construing the provisions hereof, and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed according to their fair meaning and not strictly for or against any Party. Unless otherwise indicated to the contrary herein by the context or use thereof: (a) the words, “herein,” “hereto,” “hereof” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including the Schedules and Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph or clause set forth in this Agreement; (b) masculine gender shall also include the feminine and neutral genders, and vice versa; (c) words importing the singular shall also include the plural, and vice versa; (d) the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (e) references to “$” or “dollar” or “US$” shall be references to United States dollars; (f) the word “or” is disjunctive but not necessarily exclusive; (g) the words “writing”, “written” and comparable terms refer to printing, typing and other means of reproducing words (including electronic media) in a visible form; (h) the word “day” means calendar day unless Business Day is expressly specified; (i) references from or through any date mean from and including or through and including such date, respectively, (j) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” means the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”; (k) all references to Articles, Sections, Exhibits or Schedules are to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules of this Agreement; (l) the words “made available” (regardless of whether capitalized or not) shall mean, when used with reference to documents or other materials required to be provided or made available to PCSC, any documents or other materials posted to the electronic data room located at https://cooley.app.box.com under the project name “Project StarNet (External VDR)” as of 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, at least one (1) Business Day prior to the date of this Agreement; (m) all references to any Law will be to such Law as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified or re-enacted from time to time; and (n) all references to any Contract are to that Contract as amended or modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof (subject to any restrictions on amendments or modifications set forth in this Agreement). If any action under this Agreement is required to be done or taken on a day that is not a Business Day, then such action shall be required to be done or taken not on such day but on the first succeeding Business Day thereafter.
Section 8.8 Exhibits and Schedules. All Exhibits and Schedules, or documents expressly incorporated into this Agreement, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement and are hereby made a part hereof as if set out in full in this Agreement. The Schedules shall be arranged in sections and subsections corresponding to the numbered and lettered Sections and subsections set forth in this Agreement. Any item disclosed in the Company Disclosure Schedules or in the PCSC Disclosure Schedules corresponding to any Section or subsection of Article 3 (in the case of the Company Disclosure Schedules) or Article 4 (in the case of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules), respectively, shall be deemed to have been disclosed with respect to every other section and subsection of Article 3 (in the case of the Company Disclosure Schedules) or Article 4 (in the case of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules), respectively, where the relevance of such disclosure to such other Section or subsection is reasonably apparent on the face of the disclosure. The information and disclosures set forth in the Schedules that correspond to the section or subsections of Article 3 or Article 4 may not be limited to matters required to be disclosed in the Schedules, and any such additional information or disclosure is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily include other matters of a similar nature.
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Section 8.9 Parties in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of each Party and its successors and permitted assigns and, except as provided in Section 5.15, Section 5.16 and the two subsequent sentences of this Section 8.9, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any rights, benefits or remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement. The Sponsor shall be an express third-party beneficiary of Section 8.2, Section 8.3, Section 8.14 and this Section 8.9 (to the extent related to the foregoing). Each of the Non-Party Affiliates shall be an express third-party beneficiary of Section 8.13 and Section 8.9 (to the extent related to the foregoing).
Section 8.10 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable Law, but if any term or other provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable Law, all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable Law, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
Section 8.11 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement and each Ancillary Document (including any of the closing deliverables contemplated hereby) may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement or any Ancillary Document (including any of the closing deliverables contemplated hereby) by e-mail, or scanned pages shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart to this Agreement or any such Ancillary Document.
Section 8.12 Knowledge of Company; Knowledge of PCSC. For all purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “to the Company’s knowledge”, “to the knowledge of the Company” and “known by the Company” and any derivations thereof shall mean as of the applicable date, the actual knowledge of the individuals set forth on Section 8.12(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, assuming reasonable due inquiry and investigation of his or her direct reports. For all purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “to PCSC’s knowledge”, “to the knowledge of PCSC” and “known by PCSC” and any derivations thereof shall mean as of the applicable date, the actual knowledge of the individuals set forth on Section 8.12(b) of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules, assuming reasonable due inquiry and investigation of his or her direct reports. For the avoidance of doubt, none of the individuals set forth on Section 8.12(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules or Section 8.12(b) of the PCSC Disclosure Schedules shall have any personal Liability or obligations regarding such knowledge.
Section 8.13 No Recourse. Except for claims pursuant to any Ancillary Document by any party(ies) thereto against any Company Non-Party Affiliate or any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate (each, a “Non-Party Affiliate”), and then solely with respect to claims against the Non-Party Affiliates that are party to the applicable Ancillary Document, each Party agrees on behalf of itself and on behalf of the Company Non-Party Affiliates, in the case of the Company, and the PCSC Non-Party Affiliates, in the case of PCSC, that (a) this Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action for breach of this Agreement may only be made against, the Parties, and no claims of any nature whatsoever arising under or relating to this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or its subject matter, or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be asserted against any Non-Party Affiliate, and (b) none of the Non-Party Affiliates shall have any Liability arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or its subject matter, or the transactions contemplated hereby, including with respect to any claim (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) for breach of this Agreement or in respect of any written or oral representations made or alleged to be made in connection herewith, as expressly provided herein, or for any actual or alleged inaccuracies, misstatements or omissions with respect to any information or materials of any kind furnished by the Company, PCSC or any Non-Party Affiliate concerning any Group Company, any PCSC Party, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 8.14 Extension; Waiver. The Company prior to the Closing, and the Company and the Sponsor after the Closing may (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the PCSC Parties set forth herein, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of the PCSC Parties set forth herein or (c) waive compliance by the PCSC Parties with any of the agreements or conditions set forth herein. PCSC may (i) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the Company set forth herein, (ii) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of the Company set forth herein or (iii) waive compliance by the Company with any of the agreements or conditions set forth herein. Any agreement on the part of any such Party to any such extension
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or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of such Party. Any waiver of any term or condition shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or a subsequent waiver of the same term or condition, or a waiver of any other term or condition of this Agreement. The failure of any Party to assert any of its rights hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of such rights.
Section 8.15 Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES EACH HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY PROCEEDING, CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION (I) ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR UNDER ANY ANCILLARY DOCUMENT OR (II) IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF THE PARTIES IN RESPECT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ANCILLARY DOCUMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED HERETO OR THERETO OR ANY FINANCING IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY, IN EACH CASE, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, EQUITY, OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES EACH HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING, CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY AND THAT THE PARTIES MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OF A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (B) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (C) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (D) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 8.15.
Section 8.16 Submission to Jurisdiction. Each of the Parties irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (or, if the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, or the United States District Court for the District of Delaware), for the purposes of any Proceeding, claim, demand, action or cause of action (a) arising under this Agreement or under any Ancillary Document or (b) in any way connected with or related or incidental to the dealings of the Parties in respect of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or any of the transactions contemplated thereby, and irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such Proceeding in any such court, and further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such Proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Each Party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion or as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any Proceeding claim, demand, action or cause of action against such Party (i) arising under this Agreement or under any Ancillary Document or (ii) in any way connected with or related or incidental to the dealings of the Parties in respect of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or any of the transactions contemplated thereby, (A) any claim that such Party is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the courts as described in this Section 8.16 for any reason, (B) that such Party or such Party’s property is exempt or immune from the jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (C) that (x) the Proceeding, claim, demand, action or cause of action in any such court is brought against such Party in an inconvenient forum, (y) the venue of such Proceeding, claim, demand, action or cause of action against such Party is improper or (z) this Agreement, or the subject matter hereof, may not be enforced against such Party in or by such courts. Each Party agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail to such party’s respective address set forth in Section 8.4 shall be effective service of process for any such Proceeding, claim, demand, action or cause of action.
Section 8.17 Remedies. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any and all remedies provided herein will be deemed cumulative with and not exclusive of any other remedy conferred hereby, or by law or equity upon such Party, and the exercise by a Party of any one remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other remedy. The Parties agree that irreparable damage for which monetary damages, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy, would occur in the event that the Parties do not perform their respective obligations under the provisions of this Agreement (including failing to take such actions as are required of them hereunder to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) in accordance with their specific terms or otherwise breach such provisions. It is accordingly agreed
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that the Parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement, in each case, without posting a bond or undertaking and without proof of damages and this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. Each of the Parties agrees that it will not oppose the granting of an injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief when expressly available pursuant to the terms of this Agreement on the basis that the other parties have an adequate remedy at law or an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at law or equity.
Section 8.18 Trust Account Waiver. Reference is made to the final prospectus of PCSC, filed with the SEC (File No. 333-279598) on June 12, 2024 (the “Prospectus”). The Company acknowledges and agrees and understands that PCSC has established a trust account (the “Trust Account”) containing the proceeds of its initial public offering (the “IPO”) and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with the IPO (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of PCSC’s public shareholders (including overallotment shares acquired by PCSC’s underwriters, the “Public Shareholders”), and PCSC may disburse monies from the Trust Account only in the express circumstances described in the Prospectus. For and in consideration of PCSC entering into this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company hereby agrees on behalf of itself and its Representatives that, notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Agreement, none of the Company nor any of its Representatives does now or shall at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the Trust Account or distributions therefrom, or make any claim against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom), regardless of whether such claim arises as a result of, in connection with or relating in any way to, this Agreement or any proposed or actual business relationship between PCSC or any of its Representatives, on the one hand, and, the Company or any of its Representatives, on the other hand, or any other matter, and regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability (any and all such claims are collectively referred to hereafter as the “Trust Account Released Claims”). The Company (on its own behalf and on behalf of its Representatives) hereby irrevocably waives any Trust Account Released Claims that it or any of its Representatives may have against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) now or in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, or Contracts with PCSC or its Representatives and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) for any reason whatsoever (including for an alleged breach of any agreement with PCSC or its Affiliates).
Section 8.19 Legal Representation; Privilege.
(a) The Parties agree that, notwithstanding the fact that Cooley LLP (“Cooley”) may have, prior to Closing, jointly represented PCSC, Merger Subs and/or the Sponsor in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and has also represented PCSC and/or its Affiliates in connection with matters other than the transaction that is the subject of this Agreement, Cooley will be permitted in the future, after Closing, to represent the Sponsor or its respective Affiliates in connection with matters in which such Persons are adverse to PCSC or any of its Affiliates, including any disputes arising out of, or related to, this Agreement. The Company, who is or has the right to be represented by independent counsel in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, hereby agrees, in advance, to waive (and to cause their Affiliates to waive) any actual or potential conflict of interest that may hereafter arise in connection with Cooley’s future representation of one or more of the Sponsor or its Affiliates in which the interests of such Person are adverse to the interests of PCSC and/or the Company or any of their respective Affiliates, including any matters that arise out of this Agreement or that are substantially related to this Agreement or to any prior representation by Cooley of PCSC, Merger Subs, Sponsor or any of their respective Affiliates. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, for the purposes of the attorney-client privilege, the Sponsor shall be deemed the client of Cooley with respect to the negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents. All such communications shall remain privileged after the Closing and the privilege and the expectation of client confidence relating thereto shall belong solely to the Sponsor, shall be controlled by the Sponsor and shall not pass to or be claimed by PCSC or the Surviving Company; provided, further, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by PCSC or any of its Affiliates (including, after the Effective Time, the Surviving Company and its Affiliates) of any applicable privileges or protections that can or may be asserted to prevent disclosure of any such communications to any third party.
(b) The Parties agree that, notwithstanding the fact that Goodwin Procter LLP (“Goodwin”) may have, prior to Closing, represented the Company in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and has also represented the Company and/or its Affiliates in
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connection with matters other than the transaction that is the subject of this Agreement, Goodwin will be permitted in the future, after Closing, to represent the Company or its Affiliates in connection with matters in which such Persons are adverse to PCSC or any of its Affiliates, including any disputes arising out of, or related to, this Agreement. PCSC, Merger Subs, and/or the Sponsor, who are or have the right to be represented by independent counsel in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, hereby agree, in advance, to waive (and to cause their Affiliates to waive) any actual or potential conflict of interest that may hereafter arise in connection with Goodwin’s future representation of one or more of the Company or its Affiliates in which the interests of such Person are adverse to the interests of PCSC, Merger Subs, and/or the Sponsor or any of their respective Affiliates, including any matters that arise out of this Agreement or that are substantially related to this Agreement or to any prior representation by Goodwin of the Company or any of its Affiliates. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, for the purposes of the attorney-client privilege, the Company shall be deemed the client of Goodwin with respect to the negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents. All such communications shall remain privileged after the Closing and the privilege and the expectation of client confidence relating thereto shall belong solely to the Company, shall be controlled by the Company and shall not pass to or be claimed by PCSC or the Surviving Company; provided, further, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by PCSC or any of its Affiliates (including, after the Effective Time, the Surviving Company and its Affiliates) of any applicable privileges or protections that can or may be asserted to prevent disclosure of any such communications to any third party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Business Combination Agreement to be duly executed on its behalf as of the day and year first above written.
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Adam Stone
 
Name:
Adam Stone
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
STARNET MERGER SUB I, CORP.
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Adam Stone
 
Name:
Adam Stone
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
 
 
 
STARNET MERGER SUB II, LLC
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Adam Stone
 
Name:
Adam Stone
 
Title:
Authorized Person
 
 
 
 
FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Aaron Elliott
 
Name:
Aaron Elliott Ph.D.
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 
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Annex A

Other Investors
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Annex B

Key Supporting Company Stockholders
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Annex C

Required Governing Documents Proposal
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Exhibit A

Form of Sponsor Letter Agreement

[See Annex B to the proxy statement/prospectus]
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Exhibit B

Form of Investor Subscription Agreement

[See Annex C to the proxy statement/prospectus]
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Exhibit C

Form of Investor Rights Agreement

[See Annex E to the proxy statement/prospectus]
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Exhibit D

Form of Lock-Up Agreement

[See Annex F to the proxy statement/prospectus]
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Exhibit E

Form of Transaction Support Agreement

[See Annex D to the proxy statement/prospectus]
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Exhibit F

Form of PCSC Certificate of Incorporation

[See Annex H to the proxy statement/prospectus]
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Exhibit G

Form of PCSC Bylaws

[See Annex I to the proxy statement/prospectus]
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Exhibit H

Form of PCSC Incentive Equity Plan

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Form of PCSC Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Annex B
SPONSOR LETTER AGREEMENT
This Sponsor Letter Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 5, 2025, is made by and among Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings, a Cayman Islands exempted limited company (the “Sponsor”), the other holders of PCSC Class B Shares set forth on Schedule I hereto (the “Other Class B Holders”, and together with the Sponsor, collectively, the “Class B Holders”), Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC”), and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). The Sponsor, the Other Class B Holders, PCSC and the Company shall be referred to herein from time to time collectively as the “Parties”. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).
Whereas, PCSC, the Company and certain other parties thereto entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as it may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Business Combination Agreement”); and
Whereas, the Business Combination Agreement contemplates that the Parties will enter into this Agreement concurrently with the entry into the Business Combination Agreement by the parties thereto, pursuant to which, among other things, (a) the Class B Holders will vote in favor of approval of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (including the Domestication and the Mergers) and (b) the Class B Holders will agree to waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the Governing Documents of PCSC or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to all of the PCSC Class B Shares related to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
Now, Therefore, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, each intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. Agreement to Vote. Each Class B Holder hereby agrees to vote at any meeting of the shareholders of PCSC, and in any action by written resolution of the shareholders of PCSC, all of such Class B Holder’s PCSC Class B Shares (together with any other Equity Securities of PCSC that such Class B Holder holds of record or beneficially, as of the date of this Agreement, or acquires record or beneficial ownership after the date hereof, collectively, the “Subject PCSC Equity Securities”) in favor of the Transaction Proposals.
2. Waiver of Anti-dilution Protection. Each Class B Holder hereby (a) waives, subject to, and conditioned upon, the occurrence of the Closing (for himself, herself or itself and for his, her or its, successors, heirs and assigns), to the fullest extent permitted by law and the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of PCSC, and (b) agrees not to assert or perfect, any rights to adjustment or other anti-dilution protections with respect to the rate that the PCSC Class B Shares held by him, her or it convert into PCSC Class A Shares in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
3. Transfer of Shares.
(a) Each Class B Holder hereby agrees that he, she or it shall not, directly or indirectly, (i) sell, assign, transfer (including by operation of law), place a lien on, pledge, dispose of or otherwise encumber any of his, her or its Subject PCSC Equity Securities or otherwise agree to do any of the foregoing (each, a “Transfer”), (ii) deposit any of his, her or its Subject PCSC Equity Securities into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or arrangement or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect to any of his, her or its Subject PCSC Equity Securities that conflicts with any of the covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement, (iii) enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or undertaking with respect to the direct or indirect acquisition or sale, assignment, transfer (including by operation of law) or other disposition of any of his, her or its Subject PCSC Equity Securities, (iv) engage in any hedging or other transaction which is designed to, or which would (either alone or in connection with one or more events, developments or events (including the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions precedent)), lead to or result in a sale or disposition of his, her or its Subject PCSC Equity Securities even if such Subject PCSC Equity Securities would be disposed of by a person other than such Class B Holder or (v) take any action that would have the effect of preventing or materially delaying the performance of his, her or its obligations hereunder; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not apply to any Transfer (A) to PCSC’s officers or directors, any affiliates or family member of any of PCSC’s officers or directors, any members or partners of the Sponsor or their affiliates, any affiliates
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of the Sponsor, or any employees of such affiliates; (B) in the case of an individual, by gift to a member of one of the individual’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is a member of the individual’s immediate family, an affiliate of such person or to a charitable organization; (C) in the case of an individual, by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual; (D) in the case of an individual, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (E) by private sales or transfers made in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement; and (F) by virtue of the Sponsor’s organizational documents upon liquidation or dissolution of the Sponsor; provided, that any transferee of any Transfer of the type set forth in clauses (A) through (F) must enter into a written agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company agreeing to be bound by this Agreement prior to the occurrence of such Transfer.
(b) In furtherance of the foregoing, PCSC hereby agrees to (i) place revocable stop transfer instructions to PCSC’s transfer agent on all Subject PCSC Equity Securities subject to Section 3(a), including those which may be covered by a registration statement against the Transfer of any Subject PCSC Equity Securities except in compliance with Section 3(a); for the avoidance of doubt, the obligations of PCSC under this Section 3(b) shall be deemed to be satisfied by the existence of any similar stop transfer instructions currently existing on the Subject PCSC Equity Securities.
4. Other Covenants. Each Class B Holder hereby agrees to be bound by and subject to (i) Sections 5.3(a) (Confidentiality and Access to Information) and 5.4(a) (Public Announcements) of the Business Combination Agreement to the same extent as such provisions apply to the parties to the Business Combination Agreement, as if such Class B Holder is directly a party thereto, and (ii) Section 5.6(b) (Exclusive Dealing) of the Business Combination Agreement to the same extent as such provisions apply to PCSC as if such Class B Holder is directly party thereto.
5. Termination of PCSC Class B Shares Lock-up Period. Each Class B Holder and PCSC hereby agree that effective as of the consummation of the Closing (and not before), Section 5 of that certain Letter Agreement, dated June 11, 2024, by and among PCSC, the Class B Holders and certain other parties thereto (the “Class B Holder Agreement”), shall be amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
“5. Reserved.”
The amendment and restatement set forth in this Section 5 shall be void and of no force and effect with respect to the Class B Holder Agreement if the Business Combination Agreement shall be terminated for any reason in accordance with its terms. Each Class B Holder acknowledges that they shall be bound by the terms of those certain lock-up agreements, dated December 5, 2025.
6. Termination. This Agreement shall automatically terminate, without any notice or other action by any Party, and be void ab initio upon the earlier of (a) the Effective Time; and (b) the termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms. Upon termination of this Agreement as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, none of the Parties shall have any further obligations or Liabilities under, or with respect to, this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (i) the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6(b) shall not affect any Liability on the part of any Party for a Willful Breach of any covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement prior to such termination or Fraud, (ii) Sections 2, 5 and 10 shall each survive the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6(a) and (iii) Sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 shall survive any termination of this Agreement. For purposes of this Section 6, (x) “Willful Breach” means a material breach that is a consequence of an act undertaken or a failure to act by the breaching Party with the knowledge that the taking of such act or such failure to act would, or would reasonably be expected to, constitute or result in a breach of this Agreement and (y) “Fraud” means an act or omission by a Party, and requires: (A) a false or incorrect representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement, (B) with actual knowledge (as opposed to constructive, imputed or implied knowledge) by the Party making such representation or warranty that such representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement is false or incorrect, (C) an intention to deceive another Party, to induce him, her or it to enter into this Agreement, (D) another Party, in justifiable or reasonable reliance upon such false or incorrect representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement, causing such Party to enter into this Agreement, and (E) causing such Party to suffer damage by reason of such reliance. For the avoidance of doubt, “Fraud” does not include any claim for equitable fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud or any torts (including a claim for fraud or alleged fraud) based on negligence or recklessness.
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7. No Recourse. Except for claims pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement or any other Ancillary Document by any party(ies) thereto against any other party(ies) thereto, each Party agrees that (a) this Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action for breach of this Agreement may only be made against, the Parties, and no claims of any nature whatsoever (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) arising under or relating to this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or its subject matter, or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be asserted against any Company Non-Party Affiliate or any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate (other than the Class B Holders named as parties hereto, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein), and (b) none of the Company Non-Party Affiliates or the PCSC Non-Party Affiliates (other than the Class B Holders named as parties hereto, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein) shall have any Liability arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or its subject matter, or the transactions contemplated hereby, including with respect to any claim (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) for breach of this Agreement or in respect of any written or oral representations made or alleged to be made in connection herewith, as expressly provided herein, or for any actual or alleged inaccuracies, misstatements or omissions with respect to any information or materials of any kind furnished in connection with this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby.
8. Fiduciary Duties. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, (a) each Class B Holder makes no agreement or understanding herein in any capacity other than in such Class B Holder’s capacity as a record holder and beneficial owner of the Subject PCSC Equity Securities, and not, in the case of each Other Class B Holder in such Other Class B Holder’s capacity as a director, officer or employee of any PCSC Party, and (b) nothing herein will be construed to limit or affect any action or inaction by each Other Class B Holder or any representative of the Sponsor serving as a member of the board of directors (or other similar governing body) of any PCSC Party or as an officer, employee or fiduciary of any PCSC Party, in each case, acting in such person’s capacity as a director, officer, employee or fiduciary of such PCSC Party.
9. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be for the sole benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns and is not intended, nor shall be construed, to give any Person, other than the Parties and their respective successors and assigns, any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever by reason this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to or shall constitute the Parties, partners or participants in a joint venture.
10. Incorporation by Reference. Sections 8.1 (Non-Survival), 8.2 (Entire Agreement; Assignment), 8.3 (Amendment), 8.5 (Governing Law), 8.7 (Constructions; Interpretation), 8.10 (Severability), 8.11 (Counterparts; Electronic Signatures), 8.15 (Waiver of Jury Trial), 8.16 (Submission to Jurisdiction) and 8.17 (Remedies) of the Business Combination Agreement are incorporated herein and shall apply to this Agreement mutatis mutandis.
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In Witness Whereof, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be duly executed on its behalf as of the day and year first above written.
 
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Adam Stone
 
Name:
Adam Stone
 
Title:
Director
 
 
 
 
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Adam Stone
 
Name:
Adam Stone
 
Title:
Director
 
 
 
 
FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.:
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Aaron Elliott Ph.D.
 
Name:
Aaron Elliott Ph.D.
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 
CLASS B HOLDERS:
 
/s/ Mark C. McKenna
 
Mark C. McKenna
 
 
 
/s/ Kenneth Song
 
Kenneth Song
 
 
 
/s/ Harlan W. Waksal
 
Harlan W. Waksal
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SCHEDULE I

OTHER CLASS B HOLDERS
1.
Mark C. McKenna
2.
Kenneth Song
3.
Harlan W. Waksal
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Annex C
FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
This Subscription Agreement (this “Subscription Agreement”) is entered into on December 5, 2025 by and between Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and the subscriber party set forth on the signature page hereto (the “Subscriber”), acting severally and not jointly with any Other Subscriber (as defined below).
Recitals
Whereas, substantially concurrently with the execution of this Subscription Agreement, the Company is entering into a business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”), in substantially the form provided to Subscriber prior to the date hereof, with Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Freenome”), Starnet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub I”) and Starnet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub II”), pursuant to which (and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein), on the Closing Date, Merger Sub I will merge with and into Freenome (the “First Merger”), with Freenome as the surviving company in the First Merger and, after giving effect to the First Merger, continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, on the terms and subject to the conditions therein;
Immediately following the First Merger, Freenome as the surviving company in the First Merger shall merge with and into the Merger Sub II (the “Second Merger”), with Merger Sub II as the surviving company in the Second Merger and, after giving effect to the Second Merger, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
At least one day prior to the Closing Date (and as more fully described in the Business Combination Agreement), the Company will domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Part XII of the Cayman Islands Companies Law (2020 Revision) (the “Domestication”, and together with the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the “Transactions”), and in connection therewith the Company shall change its name to a name reasonably determined by Freenome;
Whereas, in connection with the Transactions, Subscriber desires to subscribe for and purchase from the Company, on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in this Subscription Agreement, following the Domestication and immediately prior to or substantially concurrently with the Closing, that number of shares (the “Subscribed Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), obtained by dividing the Subscriber’s aggregate purchase price (as set forth on Subscriber’s signature page hereto next to the heading “Purchase Price”) by $10.00 (the “Per Share Price”), and the Company desires to issue and sell to Subscriber the Subscribed Shares in consideration of the payment of the Purchase Price by or on behalf of Subscriber to the Company;
Whereas, the Company and Subscriber are executing and delivering this Subscription Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”); and
Whereas, concurrently with the execution of this Subscription Agreement, the Company is entering into subscription agreements (the “Other Subscription Agreements”) substantially similar to this Subscription Agreement with certain other investors (the “Other Subscribers”) pursuant to which each such Other Subscriber has agreed to purchase shares of Common Stock at the Closing (as defined below) at the same Per Share Price as the Subscriber.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual representations, warranties and covenants, and subject to the conditions, herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
Agreement
1.Subscription; No Fractional Shares. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, at the Closing (as defined below), Subscriber, severally and not jointly with any Other Subscriber, hereby agrees to subscribe for and purchase from the Company, and the Company hereby agrees to issue and sell to Subscriber, upon the payment of the Purchase Price, the Subscribed Shares (such subscription and issuance, the “Subscription”). Subscriber and the Company
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acknowledge that, as a result of the Domestication, the Subscribed Shares will be shares of common stock of the Company as a Delaware corporation and will not be ordinary shares of the Company as a Cayman Islands exempted company. No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued pursuant to this Subscription Agreement.
2. Closing.
(a) The consummation of the Subscription contemplated hereby (the “Closing”) shall occur on the closing date of the Transactions (the “Closing Date”), following the Domestication and immediately prior to or substantially concurrently with the consummation of the Transactions and it is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in this Section 2.
(b) At least five (5) Business Days (as defined below) before the anticipated Closing Date, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered written notice to Subscriber (the “Closing Notice”) specifying (i) the anticipated Closing Date, (ii) the wire instructions for delivery of the Purchase Price to an escrow account (the “Escrow Account”) established by the Company with a third party escrow agent (the “Escrow Agent”) to be identified in the Closing Notice, and (iii) the expected number of Subscribed Shares. No later than two (2) Business Days prior to the anticipated Closing Date as set forth in the Closing Notice, Subscriber shall deliver the Purchase Price for the Subscribed Shares by wire transfer of United States dollars in immediately available funds to the Escrow Account and deliver to the Company such information as is reasonably requested in the Closing Notice in order for the Company to issue the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber, including, without limitation, the legal name of the person in whose name the Subscribed Shares are to be issued and a duly completed and executed Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or appropriate Form W-8 (and any required attachments thereto). Upon the Closing, the Company shall provide instructions to the Escrow Agent to release the funds in the Escrow Account to the Company. The Company shall deliver to Subscriber (i) at the Closing, the Subscribed Shares in book entry form, free and clear of any liens or other restrictions (other than those arising under this Subscription Agreement or applicable securities laws), in the name of Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions), and (ii) as promptly as practicable after the Closing, evidence from the Company’s transfer agent of the issuance to Subscriber of the Subscribed Shares (in book entry form) on and as of the Closing Date. [Notwithstanding the foregoing three sentences, if Subscriber informs the Company (and it does so hereby inform the Company) (1) that it is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (2) that it is advised by an investment adviser subject to regulation under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, or (3) that its internal compliance policies and procedures so require it, then, in lieu of the settlement procedures in the foregoing three sentences, the following shall apply: Subscriber shall deliver as soon as practicable following receipt of evidence from the Company’s transfer agent of the issuance to Subscriber of the Subscribed Shares on and as of the Closing Date in the form and substance acceptable to Subscriber (and the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause the Company’s transfer agent to deliver such evidence), the Purchase Price for the Subscribed Shares by wire transfer of United States dollars in immediately available funds to an account to be specified by the Company (which account shall not be an escrow account) against delivery by the Company to Subscriber of the Subscribed Shares in book entry form, free and clear of any liens or other restrictions (other than those arising under this Subscription Agreement or applicable securities laws), in the name of Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions) and evidence from the Company’s transfer agent of the issuance to Subscriber of the Subscribed Shares on and as of the Closing Date; provided that settlement shall occur on a “delivery versus payment” basis.] As promptly as practicable after the Closing, but no later than five (5) Business Days after the Closing Date, the Company shall provide Subscriber updated book-entry statements from the Company’s transfer agent reflecting the change in name of the Company to occur in connection with the Closing. In the event that the consummation of the Transactions does not occur within two (2) Business Days after the anticipated Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Company and Subscriber, the Company shall promptly (but in no event later than three (3) Business Days after the anticipated Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice) instruct the Escrow Agent to return the Purchase Price to Subscriber by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the account specified by Subscriber (or, in the case of a Subscriber that has elected the alternate settlement provisions above, the Company shall return the Purchase Price so delivered by Subscriber to the Company), and any book entries shall be deemed cancelled. Notwithstanding such return or cancellation (x) a failure to close on the anticipated Closing Date shall not, by itself, be deemed to be a failure of any of the conditions to Closing set forth herein, and (y) unless and until this Subscription Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 6 herein, Subscriber shall remain obligated (A) to redeliver funds to the Escrow Account or to the Company, as applicable, in accordance with this Section 2 following the Company’s delivery to Subscriber of a new Closing Notice and (B) to consummate the Closing
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immediately prior to or substantially concurrently with the consummation of the Transactions. For the purposes of this Subscription Agreement, “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks are required or authorized to close in the State of New York or the Cayman Islands.
(c) The Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction on the Closing Date, or written waiver by each of the parties hereto, of each of the following conditions:
(i) the Common Stock (including the Subscribed Shares) shall have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), subject only to official notice of issuance and no suspension of the qualification of the Common Stock for offering or sale or trading on Nasdaq and, to the knowledge of the Company, no initiation or threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes or delisting, shall have occurred;
(ii) (A) all representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Sections 3(a), (b) and (c) of this Subscription Agreement (collectively, the “Fundamental Representations”) shall be true and correct in all respects (except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case each such Fundamental Representation shall be true and correct in all respects as of such earlier date) and (B) all conditions precedent to the closing of the Transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement, including all necessary approvals of the Company’s and Freenome’s shareholders and regulatory approvals, if any, shall have been satisfied (as determined by the parties to the Business Combination Agreement) or, subject to the terms of this Subscription Agreement, waived (other than those conditions which, by their nature, are to be satisfied only at the closing of the Transactions pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement), and the closing of the Transactions shall be scheduled to occur substantially concurrently with or immediately following the Closing; and
(iii) no governmental authority of competent jurisdiction shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any judgment, order, law, rule or regulation (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) which is then in effect and has the effect of making the consummation of the Transactions illegal or otherwise restraining, enjoining, or prohibiting consummation of the Transactions, and no such governmental authority shall have instituted or threatened in writing a proceeding seeking to impose any such restraint or prohibition.
(d) The obligation of the Company to consummate the Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction or written waiver by the Company of the additional conditions that, on the Closing Date:
(i) all representations and warranties of Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or Subscriber Material Adverse Effect (as defined below), which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) at and as of the Closing Date, except to the extent that any such representation and warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations or warranties that are qualified as to materiality or Subscriber Material Adverse Effect, which representations or warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) as of such earlier date, in each case without giving effect to the consummation of the Transactions; and
(ii) Subscriber shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to the Closing, except where the failure of such performance, satisfaction or compliance would not or would not reasonably be likely to prevent, materially delay, or materially impact the ability of the Company to consummate the Closing.
(e) The obligation of Subscriber to consummate the Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction or written waiver by Subscriber of the additional conditions that, on the Closing Date:
(i) except to the extent consented to in writing by Subscriber, the Business Combination Agreement (as in effect on the date hereof) shall not have been amended, modified, or supplemented, and no condition shall have been waived thereunder, in each case, in a manner that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that Subscriber (in its capacity as such) would reasonably expect to receive under this Subscription Agreement;
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(ii) all representations and warranties of the Company contained in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or Company Material Adverse Effect (as defined below), which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) at and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or Company Material Adverse Effect, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) as of such earlier date), in each case, without giving effect to the consummation of the Transactions;
(iii) no Other Subscription Agreement (or other agreements or understandings (including side letters) entered into in connection therewith or otherwise in connection with the sale of shares of Common Stock to any Other Subscriber pursuant to a Subscription Agreement) shall have been amended, modified or waived in any manner that benefits any Other Subscriber unless Subscriber shall have been offered by the Company in writing substantially the same benefits (other than terms particular to the legal or regulatory requirements of such Other Subscriber or its affiliates or related persons);
(iv) the Company shall have received at least $240.0 million of gross proceeds from the sale of the Subscribed Shares and the other shares of Common Stock. For the avoidance of doubt, the obligations of the Subscriber to consummate the Closing cannot be limited by the Subscriber’s default of its purchase of the Subscribed Shares hereunder;
(v) all consents, waivers, authorizations or orders of, any notice required to be made to, and any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority, self-regulatory organization (including Nasdaq and any stockholder approval required by the rules and regulations of Nasdaq) or other person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Subscription Agreement (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Subscribed Shares) required to be made in connection with the issuance and sale of the Subscribed Shares shall have been obtained or made, except where the failure to so obtain or make would not prevent the Company from consummating the transactions contemplated hereby, including the issuance and sale of the Subscribed Shares to the Subscriber;
(vi) the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to the Closing;
(vii) there has not occurred any Material Adverse Effect or Parent Material Adverse Effect (each as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) since the date of this Subscription Agreement that is continuing;
(viii) an authorized officer of the Company shall have delivered to Subscriber at the Closing Date a certificate certifying that each of the conditions specified in Section 2(c) and this Section 2(e) have been fulfilled; and
(ix) the Secretary of the Company shall have delivered to Subscriber at the Closing Date, a certificate certifying (i) the Company’s organizational documents (as adopted on or prior to the Closing Date) and (ii) resolutions of the Company’s Board of Directors (or an authorized committee thereof) approving this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement and the issuance of the Subscribed Shares.
(f) Prior to or at the Closing, Subscriber shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Company all such other information as is reasonably requested and necessary in order for the Company to issue the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber.
3. Company Representations and Warranties. The Company represents and warrants to Subscriber that:
(a) The Company (i) is duly incorporated, validly existing as a company and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties, to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to enter into, deliver and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement, the Other Subscription Agreements, and the Business Combination Agreement (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”), and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its
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business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction (other than its jurisdiction of incorporation) in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, except, with respect to the foregoing clause (iii), where the failure to be in good standing would not reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, a “Company Material Adverse Effect” means an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries, taken together as a whole (on a consolidated basis), that, individually or in the aggregate, would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (i) the business, financial condition, or results of operations of the Company, (ii) the legal authority or the ability of the Company to timely perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including the issuance and sale of the Subscribed Shares, or (iii) the legal authority or the ability of the Company to timely perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents and to consummate the Transactions.
(b) As of the Closing Date, the Subscribed Shares will be duly authorized and, when issued and delivered to Subscriber against full payment therefor in accordance with the terms of this Subscription Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of all liens or other restrictions (other than those arising under this Subscription Agreement or applicable federal and state securities laws) and will not have been issued in violation of or subject to any preemptive or similar rights created under the Company’s organizational documents (as adopted on or prior to the Closing Date) or the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation.
(c) Each of the Transaction Documents has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company, and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by the applicable counterparties, each Transaction Document shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
(d) The execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents, the performance by the Company of its obligations under this Subscription Agreement, the issuance and sale of the Subscribed Shares and the compliance by the Company with all of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of the Company pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the Company is subject, (ii) the organizational documents of the Company, or (iii) assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of Subscriber in Section 4, any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its properties that, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii), would reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect or materially affect the validity or enforceability of the Subscribed Shares or the ability or legal authority of the Company to comply in all material respects with this Subscription Agreement.
(e) Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of Subscriber in Section 4, the Company is not required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority, self-regulatory organization (including Nasdaq) or other person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Subscription Agreement (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Subscribed Shares), other than (i) filings required by applicable federal and state securities laws, (ii) the filing of the Registration Statement (as defined below) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to Section 5 below, (iii) those required by Nasdaq, including with respect to obtaining shareholder approval, (iv) those required to consummate the Transactions as provided under the Business Combination Agreement, (v) the filing of notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, if applicable, in connection with the Transactions, and (vii) those of which the failure to obtain would not be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.
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(f) Except for such matters as have not had or would not be reasonably expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, there is no (i) suit, action, claim or other proceeding or arbitration before a governmental authority or arbitrator pending, or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing against the Company or (ii) judgment, decree, injunction, ruling or order of any governmental authority or arbitrator outstanding against the Company.
(g) Assuming the accuracy of Subscriber’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 4 of this Subscription Agreement, no registration under the Securities Act is required for the offer and sale of the Subscribed Shares by the Company to Subscriber.
(h) Neither the Company nor any person acting on its behalf has engaged or will engage in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D under the Securities Act) in connection with any offer or sale of the Subscribed Shares or the offer or sale of shares of Common Stock to the Other Subscribers. The Subscribed Shares and such shares of Common Stock are not being offered in a manner involving a public offering under, or in a distribution in violation of, the Securities Act or any state securities laws. Neither the Company nor any person acting on their behalf has, directly or indirectly made any offer or sale of any security or solicitation of any offer to buy any security under circumstances that would (i) eliminate the availability of the exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act in connection with the offer and sale by the Company of the Subscribed Shares as contemplated hereby or the offer and sale of shares of Common Stock to the Other Subscribers as contemplated by the Other Subscription Agreements, or (ii) cause the offering of the Subscribed Shares pursuant to this Subscription Agreement or the offering of shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Other Subscription Agreements to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of the Securities Act. Neither the Company nor any person acting on its behalf has offered or sold or will offer or sell any securities, or has taken or will take any other action, which would reasonably be expected to subject the offer, issuance or sale of (i) the Subscribed Shares as contemplated hereby or (ii) shares of Common Stock as contemplated by the Other Subscription Agreements to the registration provisions of the Securities Act.
(i) Except for Jefferies LLC, Leerink Partners LLC, and any additional placement agents engaged by the Company (collectively, the “Placement Agents”), no broker or finder is entitled to any brokerage or finder’s fee or commission solely in connection with the sale of the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber. The Company is solely responsible for the payment of any fees, costs, expenses and commissions of the Placement Agents.
(j) (i) As of their respective dates, or if amended prior to the date of this Subscription Agreement, as of the date of such amendment, which shall be deemed to supersede such original filing, each report, form, statement, schedule, prospectus, proxy, registration statement and other document required to be filed or furnished by the Company with the Commission (such reports, the “SEC Reports”) complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder as in effect as of the time of filing; (ii) none of the SEC Reports, when filed or furnished, or if amended prior to the date of this Subscription Agreement, as of the date of such amendment, which shall be deemed to supersede such original filing, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (iii) the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Reports, when filed or furnished, or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment, which shall be deemed to supersede such original filing, complied in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing and fairly presented in all material respects the financial position of the Company as of and for the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal, year-end audit adjustments; (iv) the Company has filed each report, statement, schedule, prospectus, and registration statement that the Company was required to file with or furnish to the Commission since its initial registration of securities with the Commission through the date of this Subscription Agreement; and (v) there are no outstanding or unresolved comments in comment letters received by the Company from the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Commission with respect to any of the SEC Reports. A copy of each SEC Report is available to Subscriber via the Commission’s EDGAR system.
(k) As of the date of this Subscription Agreement, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 1,000,000 preference shares (“Cayman Preferred Shares”), 479,000,000 Class A ordinary shares (“Cayman Class A Shares”), and 20,000,000 Class B ordinary shares (the “Cayman Class B Shares”), each par value
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$0.0001 per share. As of the date of this Subscription Agreement, (i) no Cayman Preferred Shares are issued and outstanding, (ii) 8,911,250 Cayman Class A Shares are issued and outstanding, of which 8,625,000 are redeemable Cayman Class A Shares and 286,250 are non-redeemable Cayman Class A Shares, and (iii) 2,156,250 Cayman Class B Shares are issued and outstanding (the securities described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) collectively, the “Company Securities”). The foregoing represents all of the issued and outstanding Company Securities as of the date of this Subscription Agreement. All issued and outstanding Company Securities (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable; (ii) have been offered, sold and issued in compliance with applicable law, including federal and state securities laws, and all requirements set forth in (1) the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, as amended from time to time (the “Company Constitutional Documents”), and (2) any other applicable contracts governing the issuance of such securities; and (iii) are not subject to, nor have they been issued in violation of, any purchase option, call option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of any applicable law, the Company Constitutional Documents or any contract to which the Company is a party or otherwise bound. Except as set forth above and pursuant to the Other Subscription Agreements, the Business Combination Agreement and the other agreements and arrangements referred to therein, as of the date hereof, there are no outstanding options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for, purchase or acquire from the Company any Company Securities or other equity interests in the Company or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for such equity interests. As of the date hereof, the Company has no subsidiaries, other than the subsidiaries formed to consummate the Transactions, and does not own, directly or indirectly, interests or investments (whether equity or debt) in any person, whether incorporated or unincorporated. There are no stockholder agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound relating to the voting of any securities of the Company, other than as contemplated by or otherwise disclosed under the Business Combination Agreement and the other agreements and arrangements referred to therein.
(l) There are no securities issued by or to which the Company is a party containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of the Subscribed Shares or the Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the Other Subscription Agreements or securities to be issued pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, in each case, that have not been or will not be validly waived on or prior to the Closing Date.
(m) The Company is in compliance with all applicable laws and has not received any written communication from a governmental entity that alleges that the Company is not in compliance with or is in default or violation of any applicable law or regulation, except where such non-compliance, default or violation would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
(n) The Company has not entered (and will not enter) into any side letter or similar agreement or understanding (written or oral) with any Other Subscriber relating to or modifying such Other Subscriber’s direct or indirect investment in the Company, other than the Other Subscription Agreements, the Business Combination Agreement, and other agreements and arrangements referred to therein to the extent that an Other Subscriber is a party thereto, or any side letter or similar agreement unrelated to such Other Subscription Agreements, in each case whose terms and conditions are more advantageous to such Other Subscriber than the terms and conditions hereunder are to Subscriber (other than terms particular to the legal or regulatory requirements of such Other Subscriber or its affiliates or related persons). The Other Subscription Agreements (i) reflect the same Per Share Price as set forth herein and (ii) do not contain terms (economic or otherwise) that are more favorable to any Other Subscriber than the terms of this Subscription Agreement are to Subscriber (other than terms particular to the regulatory requirements of such Other Subscriber or its affiliates or related persons).
(o) The Company is not, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Subscribed Shares of the Company and consummation of the Transactions, will not be, required to be registered as an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
(p) The issued and outstanding Cayman Class A Shares of the Company are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and are listed for trading on Nasdaq. There is no suit, action, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company by Nasdaq or the Commission to prohibit or terminate the listing of the Cayman Class A Shares or, when registered and issued in connection with the Domestication, the Common Stock, or to deregister the Cayman Class A Shares of the Company under the Exchange Act. The Company has taken no action that is designed to terminate the registration of the Cayman Class A Shares under the Exchange Act other than in connection with the Domestication and
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subsequent registration under the Exchange Act of the Common Stock. Upon the consummation of the Transactions, the issued and outstanding Common Stock will be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and listed for trading on Nasdaq, subject only to official notice thereof.
(q) The Company acknowledges that there have been no, and in issuing the Subscribed Shares the Company is not relying on any, representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made to the Company by Subscriber, any of its officers, directors, trustees, investment adviser or representatives or any other person or entity, expressly or by implication, other than those representations, warranties, covenants and agreements expressly stated in this Subscription Agreement.
(r) There has been no action taken by the Company, or, to the knowledge of the Company, any officer, director, equityholder, manager, employee, agent or representative of the Company, in each case, acting on behalf of the Company, in violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws (as herein defined). The Company has not (i) been convicted of violating any Anti-Corruption Laws or subjected to any investigation by a governmental authority for violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, (ii) conducted or initiated any internal investigation or made a voluntary, directed, or involuntary disclosure to any governmental authority regarding any alleged act or omission arising under or relating to any noncompliance with any Anti-Corruption Laws or (iii) received any written notice or citation from a governmental authority for any actual or potential noncompliance with any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws. As used herein, “Anti-Corruption Laws” means any applicable laws relating to corruption and bribery, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (as amended), the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, and any similar law that prohibits bribery or corruption.
(s) The Company and its representatives currently and for the five years prior to the date hereof have been in compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws and applicable laws related to (i) export controls, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, 15 C.F.R. §§ 730, et seq., and any other equivalent or comparable Laws of other countries (collectively, “Export Control Laws”), (ii) anti-money laundering, including the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956, 1957, and any other equivalent or comparable Laws of other countries (collectively, “Anti-Money Laundering Laws”), (iii) anti-boycott regulations, as administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and (iv) importation of goods, including Laws administered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Title 19 of the U.S.C. and C.F.R., and any other equivalent or comparable Laws of other countries (collectively, “International Trade Control Laws”).
(t) Neither the Company nor its subsidiaries nor any of their respective directors, officers or employees, nor, to the knowledge of the Company, any agent or representative of the Company (acting on behalf of the Company), is or is acting under the direction of, on behalf of or for the benefit of a person that is (i) the subject or target of economic or financial sanctions, trade embargos or restrictions administered, enacted or enforced by any governmental authority (collectively, “Sanctions”); (ii) designated on any Sanctions or similar lists administered by a governmental authority, including the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Specially Designated Nationals List, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Denied Persons List and Entity List, the U.S. Department of State’s Debarred List, HM Treasury’s Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Bank List, or any similar list enforced by any other relevant governmental authority, as amended from time to time, or any person owned or controlled by any of the foregoing (collectively, “Prohibited Party”); (iii) located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject or target of comprehensive Sanctions, including, as of the date of this Subscription Agreement, Crimea, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic or Luhansk People’s Republic regions of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria; or (iv) an officer or employee of any governmental authority or public international organization, or officer of a political party or candidate for political office. Neither the Company nor, to the knowledge of the Company, any representative of the Company (acting on behalf of the Company), (A) has participated in any transaction involving a Prohibited Party, or a person who is the target of any Sanctions, or any country or territory that was during such period or is, or whose government was during such period or is, the target of comprehensive Sanctions, (B) to the knowledge of the Company, has exported (including deemed exportation) or re-exported, directly or indirectly, any commodity, software, technology, or services in violation of any Export Control Laws, or (C) has participated in any transaction in violation of or connected with any purpose prohibited by Anti-Corruption Laws or any International Trade Control Laws, including support for international terrorism and nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons proliferation.
(u) Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has, and to its knowledge no one acting on its or their behalf, has (i) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or to result in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of any of the Subscribed
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Shares, (ii) sold, bid for, purchased, or paid any compensation for soliciting purchases of, any of the Subscribed Shares, or (iii) paid or agreed to pay to any person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase any other securities of the Company, other than, in the case of clause (i), stabilizing transactions by the underwriters of the Company’s initial public offering, and, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), compensation paid to the Placement Agents in connection with the placement of the Subscribed Shares and the deferred underwriting commissions Jefferies LLC will receive in connection with the Company’s IPO.
(v) The Company is not, and has not been during the applicable period specified in Section 897(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), a “United States real property holding corporation” within the meaning of Section 897(c)(2) of the Code.
(w) Except for such matters as have not had and would not be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, as of the date hereof, there is no (i) action, suit, claim or other proceeding, in each case by or before any governmental authority pending, or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing against the Company or (ii) judgment, decree, injunction, ruling or order of any court, governmental authority or arbitrator outstanding against the Company.
(x) When the Subscribed Shares are issued pursuant to this Subscription Agreement, the Common Stock will be eligible for clearing through The Depository Trust Company (the “DTC”) through its Deposit/Withdrawal At Custodian (DWAC) system, and the Company will be eligible and participating in the Direct Registration System (DRS) of DTC with respect to the Common Stock. The Company’s transfer agent will be a participant in DTC’s Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program.
(y) Pursuant to 31 CFR part 850, which implements Executive Order 14105 of August 9, 2023, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern,” and is administered by the Office of Investment Security, U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Company represents and warrants that it is not: (i) a “covered foreign person” within the meaning of 31 CFR § 850.209; or (ii) engaging in, or planning to engage in, a “covered activity” within the meaning of 31 CFR § 850.208.
(z) The Company has furnished to Subscriber a true and complete copy of the Business Combination Agreement as in effect as of the date hereof.
4. Subscriber Representations and Warranties. Subscriber represents and warrants to the Company, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, that:
(a) Subscriber (i) is, or is a series of a series trust that is, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization and (ii) has the requisite power and authority to enter into, deliver and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement.
(b) This Subscription Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Subscriber, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by the Company, this Subscription Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of Subscriber, enforceable against Subscriber in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
(c) The execution, delivery and performance by Subscriber of this Subscription Agreement, the purchase of the Subscribed Shares, the compliance by Subscriber with all of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of Subscriber pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which Subscriber is a party or by which Subscriber is bound or to which any of the property or assets of Subscriber is subject; (ii) the organizational documents of Subscriber; or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over Subscriber or any of its properties that, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii), would reasonably be expected to have a Subscriber Material Adverse Effect.
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For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, a “Subscriber Material Adverse Effect” means an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to Subscriber that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Subscriber’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including the purchase of the Subscribed Shares.
(d) Subscriber (i) is (a) a “qualified institutional buyer” (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act), (b) an institutional “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Regulation D under the Securities Act) or (c) an “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(5) or (6) of Regulation D under the Securities Act), satisfying the applicable requirements set forth on Annex A, (ii) is acquiring the Subscribed Shares only for its own account and not for the account of others, or if Subscriber is subscribing for the Subscribed Shares as a fiduciary or agent for one or more investor accounts, each owner of such account is a qualified institutional buyer, an institutional accredited investor, or an “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(5) or (6) of Regulation D under the Securities Act) satisfying the requirements set forth on Annex A and Subscriber has full investment discretion with respect to each such account, and the full power and authority to make the acknowledgements, representations and agreements herein on behalf of each owner of each such account, (iii) is not acquiring the Subscribed Shares with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act (and has provided the Company with the requested information on Annex A following the signature page hereto), and (iv) is an “institutional account” as defined by FINRA Rule 4512(c). Subscriber is not an entity formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Subscribed Shares, unless such newly formed entity is an entity in which all of the equity owners are accredited investors. Subscriber is aware that the Company is not relying specifically on the safe harbor from the registration requirements of the Securities Act provided by Regulation D under the Securities Act, and the Company will not file a Form D under the Securities Act with respect to the offer and sale of the Subscribed Shares.
(e) Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Subscribed Shares are being offered in a transaction not involving any public offering within the meaning of the Securities Act, that the Subscribed Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act and that the Company is not required to register the Subscribed Shares except as set forth in Section 5 of this Subscription Agreement. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Subscribed Shares will be “restricted securities” within the meaning of the Securities Act and may not be offered, resold, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of by Subscriber absent an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, except (i) to the Company or a subsidiary thereof, or (ii) pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and, in each of cases (i) and (ii), in accordance with any applicable securities laws of the applicable states and other jurisdictions of the United States, and that any certificates or book-entry statements representing the Subscribed Shares shall contain the restrictive legend set forth in Section 4(t). Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Subscribed Shares will be subject to these securities law transfer restrictions, and as a result of these transfer restrictions, Subscriber may not be able to readily resell, transfer, offer, pledge or otherwise dispose of the Subscribed Shares and may be required to bear the financial risk of an investment in the Subscribed Shares for an indefinite period of time. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Subscribed Shares will not be eligible for offer, resale, transfer, pledge or disposition pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (“Rule 144”), absent a change in law, receipt of regulatory no-action relief or an exemption, until at least one year from the Closing Date. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that it has been advised to consult legal counsel prior to making any offer, resale, transfer, pledge or other disposition of any of the Subscribed Shares.
(f) Subscriber understands and agrees that Subscriber is purchasing the Subscribed Shares directly from the Company. Subscriber further acknowledges that, except for the SEC Reports, the Company Investor Presentation dated November, 2025 provided to Subscriber in connection with the Subscription (the “Investor Presentation”), and the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the Company set forth in or incorporated into this Subscription Agreement, there have not been, and Subscriber hereby agrees that it is not relying on, any representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made to Subscriber by the Company, Freenome, the Placement Agents, any of their respective affiliates or control persons, officers, directors, employees, partners, agents or representatives, any other party to the Transactions or any other person or entity, expressly or by implication. Subscriber acknowledges that certain information provided to the Subscriber by the Company on behalf of Freenome was based on projections prepared by Freenome, and such projections were prepared based on assumptions and estimates that are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the projections. Subscriber acknowledges that the information contained in the Investor Presentation
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is subject to change, and Subscriber is not relying upon any projections contained in the Investor Presentation in order to make any investment decision with respect to the Shares. Subscriber further acknowledges that certain financial information (whether historical, audited, unaudited or otherwise, or in the form of projections) was prepared without the participation of the Placement Agents and that the Placement Agents do not assume responsibility for independent verification of, or the accuracy or completeness of, such information or projections. Subscriber further acknowledges that no disclosure or offering document has been prepared or reviewed by the Placement Agents or any of their respective affiliates in connection with the offer and sale of the Subscribed Shares, and the Placement Agents and their respective affiliates and any control persons, officers, directors, employees, partners, agents or representatives of the Placement Agents and their respective affiliates have made no independent investigation with respect to the Company, Merger Sub, Freenome, the Subscribed Shares, the Subscription or the Transactions or the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of any information supplied to the Placement Agents by the Company, Merger Sub or Freenome. Subscriber acknowledges that in connection with the issuance and sale of the Subscribed Shares, no Placement Agent has acted as a financial advisor or fiduciary to any Subscriber. None of the Placement Agents or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, partners, agents, representatives or controlling persons has made any independent investigation with respect to the Company, Freenome, Merger Sub, the Subscribed Shares or the completeness or accuracy of any information provided to the Subscriber. Subscriber acknowledges that it has not relied on the Placement Agents in connection with its determination as to the legality of its acquisition of the Subscribed Shares or as to the other matters referred to herein. Subscriber agrees that none of the Placement Agents, nor any of their respective affiliates or any of their or their respective affiliates’ control persons, officers, directors or employees, shall be liable to the Subscriber pursuant to this Subscription Agreement for any action heretofore or hereafter taken or omitted to be taken by any of them in connection with the purchase of the Subscribed Shares. Subscriber further acknowledges that Subscriber has not relied upon the Placement Agents in connection with Subscriber’s due diligence review of the offering of the Subscribed Shares and of the Company, Freenome and Merger Sub. In making its decision to purchase the Subscribed Shares, Subscriber has relied solely upon independent investigation made by Subscriber. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that Subscriber has received or had access to, and had an adequate opportunity to review, such information as Subscriber deems necessary in order to make an investment decision with respect to the Subscribed Shares, including with respect to the Company and the Transactions (including Freenome and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Acquired Companies”)), and made its own assessment and is satisfied concerning the relevant financial, tax, and other economic considerations relevant to Subscriber’s investment in the Subscribed Shares. Subscriber represents and agrees that Subscriber and Subscriber’s professional advisor(s), if any, have had the opportunity to ask such questions, receive such answers and obtain such information as Subscriber and Subscriber’s professional advisor(s), if any, have deemed necessary to make an investment decision with respect to the Subscribed Shares. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Subscriber acknowledges that it has had an opportunity to review the Company’s SEC Reports. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Placement Agents and any of their respective affiliates (i) have not provided Subscriber with any information or advice with respect to the Subscribed Shares nor is such information or advice necessary or desired; (ii) have not made and will not make any representation, whether express or implied, of any kind or character and have not provided any advice or recommendation in connection with the Subscription, the Transactions, the Company, the Acquired Companies, the quality or value of the Subscribed Shares, any of the documents furnished pursuant therewith, or the execution, legality, validity or enforceability (with respect to any person) of any thereof, or the business, condition (financial and otherwise), management, operations, properties or prospects of, or any other matter concerning, the Company, Freenome, Merger Sub, the Subscription or the Transactions; (iii) may have acquired non-public information with respect to the Company or the Acquired Companies which Subscriber agrees need not be provided to it; and (iv) may have existing or future business relationships with the Company, Freenome and Merger Sub (including, but not limited to, lending, depository, risk management, advisory and banking relationships) and will pursue actions and take steps that it deems or they deem necessary or appropriate to protect its or their interests arising therefrom. The Subscriber further acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s affiliates and/or Placement Agents and/or their respective affiliates may now or in the future own securities of the Company and may purchase securities in connection with the Transactions.
(g) Subscriber became aware of this offering of the Subscribed Shares solely by means of direct contact between Subscriber and the Company and/or Freenome, or their respective representatives or affiliates, or by means of contact from the Placement Agents, and the Subscribed Shares were offered to Subscriber solely by direct contact between Subscriber and the Company and/or Freenome, or their respective affiliates, or between Subscriber and the Placement Agents. Subscriber did not become aware of this offering of the Subscribed Shares,
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nor were the Subscribed Shares offered to Subscriber, by any other means. Subscriber acknowledges that the Company represents and warrants that the Subscribed Shares (i) were not offered by any form of general advertising or, to the Subscriber’s knowledge, general solicitation, including methods described in section 502(c) of Regulation D and (ii) are not being offered in a manner involving a public offering under, or in a distribution in violation of, the Securities Act, or any state securities laws.
(h) Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that (a) it has been informed that, in connection with the Transactions, (i) Jefferies LLC is acting as lead financial advisor, lead capital markets advisor and joint lead placement agent to the Company, (ii) Leerink Partners LLC is acting as joint capital markets advisor and joint lead placement agent to the Company, (iii) TD Securities (USA) LLC (as lead financial advisor), BTIG, LLC (as financial advisor) and Guggenheim Securities, LLC (as capital markets advisor) are acting as advisors to Freenome, and (iv) any additional placement agents engaged by the Company or Freenome in connection with the Subscription may act as placement agents or advisors to the Company or Freenome after the date of this Subscription Agreement, (b) the Placement Agents are not acting as an underwriter or in any other capacity in connection with the Subscription and (c) Jefferies LLC will receive deferred underwriting commissions in connection with the Company’s IPO (as defined below). The Company is solely responsible for paying any fees or other commission owed to the Placement Agents in connection with the Subscription or the Transactions.
(i) Subscriber acknowledges that it is aware that there are substantial risks incident to the purchase and ownership of the Subscribed Shares, including those set forth in the SEC Reports. Subscriber has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Subscribed Shares, and Subscriber has had an opportunity to seek, and has sought, such accounting, legal, business and tax advice as Subscriber has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision. Subscriber is an institutional account as defined in FINRA Rule 4512(c), and/or is a sophisticated investor, experienced in investing in private equity transactions and capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to all transactions and investment strategies involving a security or securities. Subscriber has determined based on its own independent review and such professional advice as it deems appropriate that its purchase of the Subscribed Shares (A) is fully consistent with its financial needs, objectives and condition, (B) complies and is fully consistent with all investment policies, guidelines and other restrictions applicable to it, (C) have been duly authorized and approved by all necessary action on Subscriber’s part, and (D) is a fit, proper and suitable investment for Subscriber, notwithstanding the substantial risks inherent in investing in or holding the Subscribed Shares. Subscriber understands and acknowledges that it has been informed that the purchase and sale of the Subscribed Shares hereunder meets the institutional customer exemption under FINRA Rule 2111(b).
(j) Alone, or together with any professional advisor(s), Subscriber has adequately analyzed and fully considered the risks of an investment in the Subscribed Shares and determined that the Subscribed Shares are a suitable investment for Subscriber and that Subscriber is able at this time and in the foreseeable future to bear the economic risk of a total loss of Subscriber’s investment in the Company. Subscriber acknowledges specifically that a possibility of total loss of its investment exists. Subscriber will not look to the Placement Agents for all or part of any such loss or losses that Subscriber may suffer, is able to sustain a complete loss on its investment in the Subscribed Shares, has no need for liquidity with respect to its investment in the Subscribed Shares and has no reason to anticipate any change in circumstances, financial or otherwise, which may cause or require any sale or distribution of all or any part of the Subscribed Shares.
(k) Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber shall be responsible for any of Subscriber’s tax liabilities that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, and that none of the Company, the Placement Agents, Freenome, or any of their respective agents or affiliates has offered Subscriber any tax advice relating to Subscriber’s investment in the Subscribed Shares, or made any representations, warranties or guarantees, whether written or oral, regarding the tax consequences of Subscriber’s investment in the Subscribed Shares.
(l) Subscriber understands and agrees that no federal or state agency, securities commission or similar regulatory authority has passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Subscribed Shares or made any findings or determination as to the fairness of this investment.
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other person acting in a similar capacity on its behalf is], a Sanctioned Person (as defined below). Subscriber is not a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services to a non-U.S. shell bank. Subscriber represents that if it is a financial institution subject to the Bank Secrecy Act (31 U.S.C. Section 5311 et seq.), as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and its implementing regulations (collectively, the “BSA/PATRIOT Act”), that Subscriber maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to comply with applicable obligations under the BSA/PATRIOT Act. Subscriber also represents that, to the extent required by applicable law, it maintains, either directly or through the use of a third-party administrator, policies and procedures reasonably designed for the screening of any investors against Prohibited Parties. Subscriber further represents and warrants that, to the extent required by applicable law, the Subscriber maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure that the funds held by Subscriber and used to purchase the Subscribed Shares were legally derived. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, “Sanctioned Person” means at any time any person or entity that is: (i) the subject or target of Sanctions, (ii) a Prohibited Party; or (iii) located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject or target of comprehensive Sanctions, including, as of the date of this Subscription Agreement, Crimea, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic or Luhansk People’s Republic regions of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria.
(n) Subscriber, together with any of its affiliates holding the Subscribed Shares or other securities of the Company, are not currently (and at all times through Closing will refrain from being or becoming) members of a “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or Section 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act or any successor provision) acting for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting or disposing of equity securities of the Company, other than a “group” consisting of Subscriber and any such affiliates and persons controlling Subscriber and any such affiliates.
(o) During the period commencing as of the time that Subscriber was first contacted by the Company, a Placement Agent or any other person regarding the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement and ending immediately prior to the execution of this Subscription Agreement, Subscriber has not entered into any short sales (as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO under the Exchange Act) with respect to the securities of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing: (i) if Subscriber is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of Subscriber’s assets, the representation set forth in the first sentence of this subsection shall only apply with respect to the portion of the assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Subscribed Shares and (ii) in the case that Subscriber’s investment adviser utilized an information barrier with respect to the information regarding the transactions contemplated hereunder after first being contacted by the Company, a Placement Agent or any other person regarding the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, the representation set forth in the first sentence of this subsection shall only apply after the point in time when the portfolio manager who manages Subscriber’s assets was informed of the information regarding the transactions contemplated hereunder and, with respect to Subscriber’s investment adviser, the representation set forth in the first sentence of this subsection shall only apply with respect to any purchases or sales of the securities of the Company on behalf of other funds or investment vehicles for which Subscriber’s investment adviser is also an investment adviser or sub-adviser after the point in time when the portfolio manager who manages the assets of such other funds or investment vehicles for which Subscriber’s investment adviser is also an investment adviser or sub-adviser was informed of the information regarding the transactions contemplated hereunder.
(p) No foreign person (as defined in 31 C.F.R. Part 800.224) in which the national or subnational governments of a single foreign state have a substantial interest (as defined in 31 C.F.R. Part 800.244) will acquire a substantial interest in the Company as a result of the purchase and sale of Subscribed Shares by Subscriber hereunder such that a declaration to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States would be mandatory under 31 C.F.R. Part 800.401, and no foreign person will have control (as defined in 31 C.F.R. Part 800.208) over the Company from and after the Closing, in each case as a result of the purchase by Subscriber of Subscribed Shares hereunder.
(q) If Subscriber is an employee benefit plan that is subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), a plan, an individual retirement account or other arrangement that is subject to section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or an employee benefit plan that is a governmental plan (as defined in section 3(32) of ERISA), a church plan (as defined in section 3(33) of ERISA), a non-U.S. plan (as described in section 4(b)(4) of ERISA) or other plan that is not subject to the foregoing but may be subject to provisions under any other federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws or
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regulations that are similar to such provisions of ERISA or the Code, or an entity whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” of any such plan, account or arrangement (each, a “Plan”) subject to the fiduciary or prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA or section 4975 of the Code, Subscriber represents and warrants that (i) neither the Company, nor any of its respective affiliates (the “Transaction Parties”) has been relied on as the Plan’s fiduciary, or has been relied on by Subscriber for advice, with respect to its decision to acquire and hold the Subscribed Shares, and none of the Transaction Parties shall at any time be relied upon as the Plan’s fiduciary with respect to any decision to acquire, continue to hold or transfer the Subscribed Shares and (ii) the acquisition and holding of the Subscribed Shares will not result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.
(r) Subscriber at the Closing will have sufficient funds to pay the Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2.
(s) No broker or finder has acted on behalf of Subscriber in connection with the sale of the Subscribed Shares pursuant to this Subscription Agreement in such way as to create any liability on the Company.
(t) Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the certificate or book entry position representing the Subscribed Shares will bear or reflect, as applicable, a legend substantially similar to the following:
“THIS SECURITY WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND THIS SECURITY MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION THEREFROM. THIS SECURITY MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, ONLY (I) PURSUANT TO ANY EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, (II) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (III) TO THE COMPANY, IN EACH OF CASES (I) THROUGH (III) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES. THE COMPANY MAY REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF A WRITTEN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION IT REASONABLY REQUIRES TO CONFIRM THE SECURITIES ACT EXEMPTION FOR SUCH TRANSACTION.”
5. Registration Rights.
(a) The Company shall submit or file with the Commission (at the Company’s sole cost and expense) a registration statement registering the resale of the Subscribed Shares and naming the Subscriber as a selling stockholder thereunder (the “Registration Statement”) no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the Closing (such deadline the “Filing Deadline”), and the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective as soon as practicable after the filing thereof, but no later than the earlier of (i) the 60th calendar day (or 90th calendar day if the Commission notifies the Company that it will “review” the Registration Statement) following the earlier of (A) the filing of the Registration Statement and (B) the Filing Deadline, and (ii) the 5th Business Day after the date the Company is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the Commission that the Registration Statement will not be “reviewed” or will not be subject to further review (such deadline the “Effectiveness Deadline”), provided, that if the Filing Deadline or Effectiveness Deadline falls on Saturday, Sunday or other day that the Commission is closed for business, the Filing Deadline or Effectiveness Deadline, as the case may be, shall be extended to the next business day on which the Commission is open for business, provided, further, however, that the Company’s obligations to include Subscriber’s Subscribed Shares in the Registration Statement are contingent upon Subscriber furnishing such information required by Commission rules for a Registration Statement regarding Subscriber, the securities of the Company held by Subscriber and the intended method of disposition of the Subscribed Shares (which shall be limited to non-underwritten public offerings) (collectively, the “Subscriber Information”) as shall be reasonably requested by the Company to effect the registration of the Subscribed Shares, and shall execute such documents in connection with such registration as the Company may reasonably request that are customary of a selling stockholder in similar situations, provided that Subscriber shall not in connection with the foregoing be required to execute any lock-up or similar agreement or otherwise be subject to any contractual restriction on the ability to transfer the Subscribed Shares. Any failure by the Company to file the Registration Statement by the Filing Deadline or to cause the effectiveness of such Registration Statement by the Effectiveness Deadline shall not otherwise relieve the Company of its obligations to file or cause the effectiveness of the Registration Statement as set forth above in this Section 5. Upon notification by the Commission that any Registration Statement has been
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declared effective by the Commission, and within two (2) Business Days thereafter, the Company shall file the final prospectus under Rule 424 of the Securities Act. The Registration Statement shall include a “plan of distribution” that permits all lawful means of disposition of the Subscribed Shares by Subscriber, including block sales, agented transactions, sales directly into the market and other customary provisions (but, excluding for the avoidance of doubt, underwritten public offerings, with respect to the Subscribed Shares).
(b) The Company will provide a copy of such portions of the draft of the Registration Statement that include Subscriber Information to Subscriber for review and comment at least three (3) Business Days in advance of filing the Registration Statement, provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Company be required to delay or postpone the filing of such Registration Statement as a result of or in connection with Subscriber’s review. With respect to the Subscriber Information, the Company shall request such information at least five (5) Business Days prior to the anticipated initial filing date of the Registration Statement.
(c) In no event shall the Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement unless requested by the Commission; provided, that if the Commission requests that the Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement, the Subscriber will have an opportunity to withdraw from the Registration Statement, it being understood that such withdrawal shall not relieve the Company of its obligation to register for resale the Subscribed Shares at a later date.
(d) The Company agrees that, except for such times as the Company is permitted hereunder to suspend the use of the prospectus forming part of a Registration Statement, the Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to, at its expense, cause such Registration Statement to remain effective with respect to Subscriber, keep any qualification, exemption or compliance under state securities laws which the Company determines to obtain continuously effective with respect to Subscriber, and to keep the applicable Registration Statement or any subsequent shelf registration statement free of any material misstatements or omissions, until the earlier of (i) the date on which all of the Subscribed Shares shall have been sold or (ii) the first date on which the undersigned can sell all of its Subscribed Shares (or shares received in exchange therefor) under Rule 144 without limitation as to the manner of sale, the amount of such securities that may be sold and without the requirement for the Company to be in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144; provided, that the Company shall be entitled to delay or postpone the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, and from time to time to require Subscriber not to sell under the Registration Statement or to suspend the effectiveness thereof, if the negotiation or consummation of a transaction by the Company or its subsidiaries is pending or an event has occurred, which negotiation, consummation or event, the Company’s board of directors reasonably believes, upon the advice of outside legal counsel, would require additional disclosure by the Company in the Registration Statement of material non-public information that the Company has a bona fide business purpose for keeping confidential and the non-disclosure of which in the Registration Statement would be expected, in the reasonable determination of the Company’s board of directors, upon the advice of legal counsel, to cause the Registration Statement to fail to comply with applicable disclosure requirements (such circumstance, a “Suspension Event”); provided, however, that the Company may not delay or suspend the Registration Statement on more than two (2) occasions or for more than sixty (60) consecutive calendar days, or for more than ninety (90) total calendar days, in each case during any twelve-month period. Upon receipt of any written notice from the Company (which notice shall not contain any material non-public information regarding the Company and which notice shall not be subject to any duty of confidentiality) (A) of the occurrence of any Suspension Event during the period that the Registration Statement is effective or (B) that, as a result of a Suspension Event, the Registration Statement or related prospectus contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made (in the case of the prospectus) not misleading, Subscriber agrees that it will promptly discontinue offers and sales of the Subscribed Shares under the Registration Statement (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, sales conducted pursuant to Rule 144 or any other applicable exemption to the registration requirements under the Securities Act) until Subscriber receives copies of a supplemental or amended prospectus (which the Company agrees to promptly prepare) that corrects the misstatement(s) or omission(s) referred to above and receives notice that any post-effective amendment has become effective or unless otherwise notified by the Company that it may resume such offers and sales (which notice shall not contain any material non-public information regarding the Company and which notice shall not be subject to any duty of confidentiality). If so directed by the Company, Subscriber will deliver to the Company or, in Subscriber’s sole discretion destroy, all copies of the prospectus covering the Subscribed Shares in Subscriber’s possession; provided, however, that this obligation to deliver or destroy all copies of the prospectus covering the Subscribed Shares shall not apply (i) to the extent Subscriber is required to
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retain a copy of such prospectus (a) in order to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, self-regulatory or professional requirements or (b) in accordance with a bona fide pre-existing document retention policy or (ii) to copies stored electronically on archival servers as a result of automatic data back-up. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its transfer agent to deliver unlegended shares of Common Stock to a transferee of the Subscriber in connection with any sale of Subscribed Shares with respect to which the Subscriber has entered into a contract for sale, prior to the Subscriber’s receipt of the notice of a Suspension Event and for which the Subscriber has not yet settled.
(e) If the Commission prevents the Company from including any or all of the shares proposed to be registered under the Registration Statement due to limitations on the use of Rule 415 of the Securities Act for the resale of the Subscribed Shares by Subscriber, or any other shares of Common Stock by any Other Subscribers or shares of Common Stock by any other selling stockholder named in the Registration Statement, the Company will promptly notify Subscriber of such event, and the Company will use its best efforts to ensure that the Commission determines that (1) the offering contemplated by the Registration Statement is a bona fide secondary offering and not an offering “by or on behalf of the issuer” within the meaning of Rule 415, and (2) Subscriber is not a statutory underwriter. If the Company is unsuccessful in the efforts described in the preceding sentence, then the Company will cause such Registration Statement to register for resale such number of Subscribed Shares of Common Stock which is equal to the maximum number of Subscribed Shares as is permitted by the Commission. In such event, the number of shares of Common Stock to be registered for Subscriber, such Other Subscriber or other selling stockholder named in the Registration Statement shall be reduced pro rata first among all such selling stockholders who have signed this Subscription Agreement and the Other Subscription Agreements, then pro rata among all such other selling stockholders (or as otherwise directed by the Commission) and as promptly as practicable after being permitted to register additional Subscribed Shares under Rule 415 under the Securities Act, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to amend the Registration Statement or file with the Commission and cause to be declared effective, as promptly as allowed by the Commission, one or more registration statements to register the resale of those Subscribed Shares that were not registered on the initial Registration Statement, as so amended and to cause such amendment or Registration Statement to become effective as promptly as practicable. Any such amended or new registration statement(s) shall be deemed to be a “Registration Statement” and all provisions of Section 5 shall apply with respect thereto.
(f) In the case of a registration effected by the Company pursuant to this Subscription Agreement, the Company shall, upon reasonable request, inform Subscriber as to the status of such registration. The Company shall advise Subscriber as promptly as practicable, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following or such earlier date as indicated:
(i) when a Registration Statement or any amendment thereto has been filed with the Commission and when such Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto has become effective;
(ii) of any request by the Commission for amendments or supplements to any Registration Statement or the prospectus included therein or for additional information with respect to the Subscriber;
(iii) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement or the initiation of any proceedings for such purpose within two (2) Business Days of the Company’s notice of such event;
(iv) within two (2) Business Days of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Subscribed Shares included therein for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose; and
(v) subject to the provisions in this Subscription Agreement, of the occurrence of any event that requires the making of any changes in any Registration Statement or prospectus so that, as of such date, the statements therein are not misleading and do not omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Company shall not, when so advising Subscriber of such events, provide Subscriber with any material, non-public information regarding the Company other than to the extent that providing notice to Subscriber of the occurrence of the events listed in clauses (i) through (v) above may constitute material, non-public information regarding the Company.
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(g) The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement as soon as reasonably practicable.
(h) Except for such times as the Company is permitted hereunder to suspend, and has suspended, the use of a prospectus forming part of a Registration Statement as contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to as soon as reasonably practicable prepare a post-effective amendment to such Registration Statement or a supplement to the related prospectus, or file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered to purchasers of the Subscribed Shares included therein, such prospectus will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
(i) The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Subscribed Shares to be listed on each securities exchange or market, if any, on which the Common Stock has been listed.
(j) The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to take all other steps necessary to effect the registration of the Subscribed Shares required hereby and to provide all customary and reasonable cooperation necessary to enable Subscriber to resell the Subscribed Shares pursuant to the Registration Statement.
(k) For purposes of this Section 5, “Subscribed Shares” shall be deemed to include, as of any date of determination, the Subscribed Shares and any equity security issued or issuable with respect to such Subscribed Shares by way of share split, dividend, distribution, recapitalization, merger, exchange, replacement or similar event, and “Subscriber” shall mean the Subscriber or any affiliate of the Subscriber or other person to whom the rights under this Section 5 shall have been assigned
6. Termination. This Subscription Agreement shall terminate and be void and of no further force and effect, and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate without any further liability on the part of any party in respect thereof (in each case, except for those provisions expressly contemplated to survive such termination), upon the earliest to occur of (a) such date and time as the Business Combination Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms; (b) the mutual written agreement of the parties hereto to terminate this Subscription Agreement; (c) if, on the Closing Date of the Transactions, any of the conditions to Closing set forth in Section 2 of this Subscription Agreement have not been satisfied as of the time required hereunder to be so satisfied or waived by the party entitled to grant such waiver and, as a result thereof, the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement will not be or are not consummated at the Closing; or (d) if the Closing has not occurred by the Termination Date (as so defined in the Business Combination Agreement as of the date hereof the “Outside Closing Date”); provided, that nothing herein will relieve any party from liability for any willful breach hereto prior to the time of termination, and each party will be entitled to any remedies at law or in equity to recover losses, liabilities or damages arising from such breach. The Company shall notify Subscriber of the termination of the Business Combination Agreement and of any Other Subscription Agreement promptly after the termination thereof. Upon the termination of this Subscription Agreement in accordance with this Section 6, any monies paid by Subscriber to the Company in connection herewith shall be promptly (and in any event within two (2) Business Days after such termination) returned in full to Subscriber by wire transfer of U.S. dollars in immediately available funds to the account specified by Subscriber, without any deduction for or on account of any tax withholding, charges, or set-off.
7. Trust Account Waiver. Subscriber hereby acknowledges that, as described in the Company’s prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated June 11, 2024, the Company has established a trust account (the “Trust Account”) containing the proceeds of its initial public offering (the “IPO”) and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with the IPO (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of the Company’s public shareholders and certain other parties (including the underwriters of the IPO). For and in consideration of the Company entering into this Subscription Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Subscriber hereby (a) agrees that it does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any assets held in the Trust Account, and shall not make any claim against the Trust Account, arising as a result of, in connection with or relating in any way to this Subscription Agreement, and regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability (any and all such claims are collectively referred to hereafter as the “Released Claims”), and (b) irrevocably waives any Released Claims that it may have against the Trust Account now or in the future as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 7 shall (x) be deemed to limit Subscriber’s right, title, interest or claim to the Trust Account, or any monies held therein, by virtue of such Subscriber’s (i) record or beneficial ownership of Cayman Class A Shares or (ii) redemption
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rights in connection with the Transactions with respect to any Cayman Class A Shares owned by such Subscriber or limit Subscriber’s right to distributions from the Trust Account in accordance with the Company Constitutional Documents in respect of the Cayman Class A Shares, (y) serve to limit or prohibit Subscriber’s right to pursue a claim against the Company for legal relief against assets held outside the Trust Account, for specific performance or other equitable relief or (z) serve to limit or prohibit any claims that Subscriber may have in the future against the Company’s assets or funds that are not held in the Trust Account (including any funds that have been released from the Trust Account and any assets that have been purchased or acquired with any such released funds).
8. Registration Indemnity.
(a) To the extent Subscriber is named as a selling stockholder under any Registration Statement, the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Subscriber, its directors, trustees, officers, partners, members, managers, stockholders, affiliates, employees, advisers and agents, and each person who controls Subscriber (within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act) and each affiliate of Subscriber (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act) from and against any and all losses, charges, claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, any reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in connection with defending or investigating any such action or claim) that arise out of or are caused by, based upon, or relate to (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained in such Registration Statement, any prospectus included in such Registration Statement or preliminary prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or document incorporated therein by reference, (ii) or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a prospectus, in light of the circumstances in which they were made) not misleading, or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act, Exchange Act, or any state securities laws or rule or regulation thereunder, in connection with the performance of its obligations under Section 5 of this Subscription Agreement, except insofar as, and only to the extent that such untrue statement, alleged untrue statement, omission, or alleged omission is caused by or contained in any information furnished in writing to the Company by or on behalf of Subscriber expressly for use therein.
(b) To the extent permitted by law, and in connection with any Registration Statement in which Subscriber is participating as a selling stockholder, Subscriber agrees, severally and not jointly with any Other Subscriber in the offering contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its directors, officers, employees and agents, and each person who controls the Company (within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act) and each affiliate of the Company against any losses, charges, claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in connection with defending or investigating any such action or claim) caused by any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained in any Registration Statement, any prospectus included in any Registration Statement or preliminary prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a prospectus, in the light of the circumstances in which they were made) not misleading, but only to the extent that such untrue statement, alleged untrue statement, omission, or alleged omission is caused by or contained in any information furnished in writing to the Company by or on behalf of Subscriber expressly for use therein; provided, however, that the indemnification contained in this Section 8 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such losses, charges, claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses if such settlement is effected without the consent of Subscriber. In no event shall the liability of Subscriber payable by way of indemnity or contribution under this Section 8(b) or under Section 8(e) be greater than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by Subscriber upon the sale of the Subscribed Shares purchased pursuant to this Subscription Agreement giving rise to such indemnification or contribution obligation.
(c) Any person entitled to indemnification herein shall (1) give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided, that the failure to give prompt notice shall not impair any person’s right to indemnification hereunder to the extent such failure has not materially prejudiced the indemnifying party) and (2) unless in such indemnified party’s reasonable judgment a conflict of interest between such indemnified and indemnifying parties may exist with respect to such claim, permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If such defense is assumed, the indemnifying party shall not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the indemnified party without its consent (but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). An indemnifying party who is not entitled to, or elects not to, assume the defense of a
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claim shall not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel (plus local counsel) for all parties indemnified by such indemnifying party with respect to such claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of legal counsel to any indemnified party a conflict of interest exists between such indemnified party and any other of such indemnified parties with respect to such claim. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which cannot be settled in all respects by the payment of money (and such money is so paid by the indemnifying party pursuant to the terms of such settlement) or which settlement includes a statement or admission of fault and culpability on the part of such indemnified party or which settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.
(d) The indemnification provided for under this Subscription Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the indemnified party or any officer, director, trustee, employee, agent, affiliate or controlling person of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of the Subscribed Shares purchased pursuant to this Subscription Agreement. The indemnified parties are express third party beneficiaries of this Section 8, entitled to enforce their rights under this Section 8 as if party hereto.
(e) If the indemnification provided under this Section 8 from the indemnifying party is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party in respect of any losses, charges, claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses referred to herein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying the indemnified party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such losses, charges, claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by (or not made by, in the case of an omission), or relates to information supplied by or on behalf of (or not supplied by, in the case of an omission), such indemnifying party or indemnified party, and the indemnifying party’s and indemnified party’s relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses or other liabilities referred to above shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other fees, charges or expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution pursuant to this Section 8 from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Any contribution by Subscriber pursuant to this Section 8(e) (together with any indemnity under Section 8(b)) shall be no greater than the amount of net proceeds received by such Subscriber from the sale of such Subscribed Shares purchased pursuant to this Subscription Agreement giving rise to this obligation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event will any party be liable for consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages in connection with this Subscription Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
(f) The indemnification rights and obligations pursuant to this Section 8 are in addition to, and not exclusive of, the indemnification rights and obligations set forth in Section 9 of this Subscription Agreement.
9. Further Indemnity
(a) The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Subscriber and its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, trustees, members, managers, employees, investment advisers and agents (collectively, the “Related Persons” and together with the Subscriber, the “Indemnified Persons”), from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses (including without limitation reasonable and documented attorney fees and disbursements of one firm of attorneys and the reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in connection with investigating, preparing or defending any action, claim or proceeding and the costs of enforcement thereof) to which such Indemnified Person may become subject as a result of or arising out of any action, claim or proceeding, against an Indemnified Person as a Subscriber or Related Person by any third party (including a shareholder of the Company), whether directly or in a derivative capacity, who is not an affiliate of the Indemnified Person, with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement.
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paid for the Subscription Amount. This cap shall apply to all indemnification obligations, including reimbursement of all reasonable and documented expenses, whether incurred as they arise or otherwise. As a condition to indemnification, any claim for indemnification under this Section must be asserted by the Indemnified Person by delivering written notice to the Company no later than six months after the initiation of the action, claim or proceeding that gives rise to the indemnification obligation, which written notice shall be sufficient to cover any indemnifiable losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses that arise out of the relevant action, claim or proceeding even if such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses are incurred more than six months after the initiation thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the indemnification obligations contained in this Section 9 shall not apply to any losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses resulting from the actual fraud or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Person.
(c) Any person entitled to indemnification hereunder shall (i) give written notice in accordance with the immediately preceding paragraph to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification and (ii) permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party; provided that any person entitled to indemnification hereunder shall have the right to employ one separate counsel and to participate in the defense of such claim, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such person unless (A) the indemnifying party has agreed in writing to pay such fees or expenses, (B) the indemnifying party shall have failed to assume the defense of such claim and employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to such person or (C) in the reasonable judgment of any such person, based upon written advice of its counsel, a conflict of interest exists between such person and the indemnifying party with respect to such claims (in which case, if the person notifies the indemnifying party in writing that such person elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the indemnifying party, the indemnifying party shall not have the right to assume the defense of such claim on behalf of such person); and provided, further, that the failure of any indemnified party to give written notice as provided herein shall not relieve the indemnifying party of its obligations hereunder, except to the extent that such failure to give notice shall materially adversely affect the indemnifying party in the defense of any such claim or litigation. It is understood that the indemnifying party shall not, in connection with any proceeding in the same jurisdiction, be liable for fees or expenses of more than one separate firm of attorneys at any time for all such indemnified parties, and only to the extent such fees and expenses are reasonable and documented. No indemnifying party will, except with the consent of the indemnified party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement unless such judgment or settlement (i) imposes no liability or obligation on, (ii) includes as an unconditional term thereof the giving of a complete, explicit and unconditional release from the party bringing such indemnified claims of all liability of the indemnified party in respect of such claim or litigation in favor of, and (iii) does not include any admission of fault, culpability, wrongdoing, or wrongdoing or malfeasance by or on behalf of, the indemnified party. No indemnified party will, except with the consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement.
(d) The indemnification rights and obligations pursuant to this Section 9 are in addition to, and not exclusive of, the indemnification rights and obligations set forth in Section 8 of this Subscription Agreement, subject in all cases to the aggregate cap described above.
10. Company’s Covenants.
(a) At any time and from time to time in connection with a bona fide sale of Subscribed Shares effected in compliance with the requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act or through any broker-dealer sale transactions described in the plan of distribution set forth within any prospectus and pursuant to the Registration Statement of which such prospectus forms a part, the Company shall, subject to the receipt of customary documentation required from the holder of the applicable Subscribed Shares and broker, if applicable, in connection therewith and compliance with applicable laws, (i) promptly instruct its transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends applicable to the Subscribed Shares being sold and (ii) cause its legal counsel to deliver the necessary legal opinions, if any, to the transfer agent in connection with the instruction under subclause (i). The Company shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent, its legal counsel (including for purposes of giving the opinion referenced herein) and all DTC fees associated with such issuance and legend removal and the Subscriber shall be responsible for its own fees or costs associated therewith (including its legal fees or costs of its legal counsel).
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(b) With a view to making available to Subscriber the benefits of Rule 144 that permit Subscriber to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration, the Company agrees, for so long as Subscriber holds Subscribed Shares, to:
(i) make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144; and
(ii) file with the Commission in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act so long as the Company remains subject to such requirements and the filing of such reports and other documents as may be required pursuant to the applicable provisions of Rule 144.
(c) While the Registration Statement is effective, the Company shall cause its counsel, or counsel acceptable to the transfer agent, to issue to the transfer agent a “blanket” legal opinion to allow the legend on the Subscribed Shares to be removed upon a bona fide sale of such Subscribed Shares pursuant to the plan of distribution set forth within any prospectus and pursuant to such effective Registration Statement in accordance with this Section 10. Upon request, the Company shall provide the Subscriber with contact information for the person responsible for the Company’s account at the transfer agent to facilitate transfers made pursuant to this Section 10. The Company shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent and its legal counsel (including for purposes of giving the opinion referenced herein) associated with such issuance and the Subscriber shall be responsible for its own fees or costs associated therewith (including its legal fees or costs of its legal counsel).
11. Miscellaneous.
(a) All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) when delivered in person, (ii) when delivered after posting in the United States mail having been sent registered or certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) when delivered by FedEx or other nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or (iv) when delivered by email with no mail undeliverable or rejection notice, during normal business hours on a Business Day and otherwise as of the opening of the immediately following Business Day, in each case, addressed to the intended recipient at its address specified on the signature page hereof or to such electronic mail address or address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section 11(a).
(b) Subscriber acknowledges that the Company, the Placement Agents and following the Closing Date, Freenome will rely on the truth and accuracy of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement; provided, however, that the foregoing clause of this Section 11(b) shall not give the Company, Freenome or the Placement Agents any rights other than those expressly set forth herein. Prior to the Closing, Subscriber agrees to promptly notify the Company and the Placement Agents if it becomes aware that any of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of Subscriber set forth herein are no longer accurate in all material respects. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the purchase by Subscriber of Subscribed Shares from the Company will constitute a reaffirmation of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties herein (as modified by any such notice) by Subscriber as of the time of such purchase. The Company acknowledges that Subscriber and the Placement Agents will rely on the truth and accuracy of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of the Company contained in this Subscription Agreement. Prior to the Closing, the Company agrees to promptly notify Subscriber and the Placement Agents if it becomes aware that any of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of the Company set forth herein are no longer true and accurate in all material respects.
(c) Each of the Company, Freenome, the Placement Agents and Subscriber is irrevocably authorized to produce this Subscription Agreement or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceeding or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby to the extent required by law or regulatory bodies.
(d) Each of the Company and Subscriber shall pay all of its own expenses in connection with this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein.
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(e) Subscriber agrees that none of the Placement Agents shall be liable to it (including in contract, tort, under federal or state securities laws or otherwise) for any action heretofore or hereafter taken or omitted to be taken by any of them in good faith in connection with the Transactions and the purchase and sale of the Subscribed Shares hereunder.
(f) Subscriber hereby agrees that it shall not, nor shall any person acting at Subscriber’s direction or pursuant to any understanding with Subscriber, directly or indirectly offer, sell, pledge, contract to sell, sell any option, engage in hedging activities or execute any “short sales” (as such term is defined in Regulation SHO under the Exchange Act, 17 CFR 242.200) or engage in other hedging transactions of any kind (other than pledges in the ordinary course of business as part of prime brokerage arrangements) directly with respect to the Subscribed Shares during the period from the date of this Subscription Agreement through the Closing or the earlier termination of this Subscription Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, (i) nothing in this Section 11(f) shall prohibit any entities under common management with Subscriber that have no knowledge of this Subscription Agreement or of Subscriber’s participation in the Subscription or that share an investment adviser with Subscriber from entering into any short sales or engaging in other hedging transactions; (ii) in the case of a Subscriber that is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of such Subscriber’s assets and the portfolio managers have no knowledge of the investment decisions made by the portfolio managers managing other portions of Subscriber’s assets, this Section 11(f) shall only apply with respect to the portion of assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Subscribed Shares covered by this Subscription Agreement; (iii) nothing herein shall prohibit any sale (including the exercise of any redemption right) of securities of the Company (1) held by Subscriber, its affiliates or any person or entity acting on behalf of Subscriber or any of its affiliates prior to the execution of this Subscription Agreement or (2) purchased by Subscriber, its affiliates or any person or entity acting on behalf of Subscriber or any of its affiliates after the execution of the Subscription Agreement; or (iv) nothing herein shall prohibit ordinary course hedging transactions so long as the sales or borrowings relating to such hedging transactions are not settled with the Subscribed Shares subscribed for hereunder and the number of securities sold in such transactions does not exceed the number of securities owned or subscribed for at the time of such transactions. The Company acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Subscribed Shares may be pledged by Subscriber in connection with a bona fide margin agreement, provided that such pledge shall be (i) pursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (ii) pursuant to, and in accordance with, a registration statement that is effective under the Securities Act at the time of such pledge, and Subscriber effecting a pledge of the Subscribed Shares shall not be required to provide the Company with any notice thereof; provided, however, that neither the Company nor its counsel shall be required to take any action (or refrain from taking any action) in connection with any such pledge, other than providing any such lender of such margin agreement with an acknowledgment that the Subscribed Shares are not subject to any contractual lock up or prohibition on pledging, the form of such acknowledgment to be subject to review and comment by the Company in all respects.
(g) Neither this Subscription Agreement nor any rights that may accrue to Subscriber hereunder (other than the Subscribed Shares acquired hereunder, if any, and the registration rights set forth in Section 5 in connection with the transfer of any Subscribed Shares) may be transferred or assigned, subject to the provisions of the last sentence of this paragraph. Neither this Subscription Agreement nor any rights that may accrue to the Company hereunder may be transferred or assigned (provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company may transfer the Subscription Agreement and its rights hereunder solely in connection with the consummation of the Transactions and exclusively to another entity under the control of, or under common control with, the Company). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Subscriber may assign its rights and obligations under this Subscription Agreement to one or more of its affiliates (including other investment funds or accounts managed or advised by the investment manager/adviser who acts on behalf of Subscriber) or, with the Company’s prior written consent, to another person; provided, that such affiliate or other person executes a joinder to this Subscription Agreement, such joinder to be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company, and no such assignment shall relieve Subscriber of its obligations hereunder if any such assignee fails to perform such obligations unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by the Company.
(h) All the representations and warranties made by each party hereto in this Subscription Agreement shall survive the Closing. All of the covenants and agreements made by each party hereunder shall survive the Closing
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until the applicable statute of limitations or in accordance with their respective terms. For the avoidance of doubt, if for any reason the Closing does not occur prior to the consummation of the Transactions, all representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the parties hereunder shall survive the consummation of the Transactions and remain in full force and effect.
(i) The Company may request from Subscriber such additional information as the Company may reasonably deem necessary to evaluate the eligibility of Subscriber to acquire the Subscribed Shares and to register the Subscribed Shares for resale, and Subscriber shall promptly provide such information as may be reasonably requested to the extent reasonably available and to the extent consistent with Subscriber’s internal policies and procedures, provided that the Company agrees to keep such information confidential. Subscriber acknowledges that the Company may file a copy of the form of this Subscription Agreement with the Commission as an exhibit to a periodic report of the Company or a registration statement of the Company.
(j) This Subscription Agreement may not be amended, modified, supplemented or waived except by an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement of such amendment, modification, supplement or waiver is sought. Additionally, Section 3, Section 4, Section 11(l) and this Section 11(j) of this Subscription Agreement may not be amended, modified, supplemented or waived without the written consent of each Placement Agent.
(k) This Subscription Agreement constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations and warranties, both written and oral, among the parties, with respect to the subject matter hereof.
(l) This Subscription Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives, and permitted assigns and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person. This Subscription Agreement shall not confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, except that (i) the Placement Agents shall be third-party beneficiaries to the representations, warranties, opinions, understandings and undertakings made by the Company, Freenome and their respective counsel and to the representations and warranties made by the Subscriber in this Subscription Agreement and (ii) as set forth in Section 5, Section 8, Section 11(b), Section 11(c), Section 11(j), and this Section 11(l) with respect to the persons specifically referenced therein.
(m) The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that (i) this Subscription Agreement is being entered into in order to induce the Company to execute and deliver the Business Combination Agreement and (ii) immediate and irreparable harm or damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached and that money or other legal remedies would not be an adequate remedy for such damage. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, including in the form of an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches or threatened breaches or restraining any violation or threatened violation of this Subscription Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Subscription Agreement in the Designated Courts pursuant to Section 11(s), this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Company shall be entitled to seek to specifically enforce Subscriber’s obligations to fund the Purchase Price and the provisions of the Subscription Agreement, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein. The parties hereto further acknowledge and agree: (x) to waive any requirement for the security or posting of any bond in connection with any such equitable remedy; (y) not to assert that a remedy of specific enforcement pursuant to this Section 11(m) is unenforceable, invalid, contrary to applicable law or inequitable for any reason; and (z) to waive any defenses in any action for specific performance, including the defense that a remedy at law would be adequate.
(n) If any provision of this Subscription Agreement shall be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Subscription Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall continue in full force and effect.
(o) No failure or delay by a party hereto in exercising any right, power or remedy under this Subscription Agreement, and no course of dealing between the parties hereto, shall operate as a waiver of any such right, power or remedy of such party. No single or partial exercise of any right, power or remedy under this Subscription Agreement by a party hereto, nor any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce any such right, power or
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remedy, shall preclude such party from any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy hereunder. The election of any remedy by a party hereto shall not constitute a waiver of the right of such party to pursue other available remedies. No notice to or demand on a party not expressly required under this Subscription Agreement shall entitle the party receiving such notice or demand to any other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances or constitute a waiver of the rights of the party giving such notice or demand to any other or further action in any circumstances without such notice or demand.
(p) This Subscription Agreement may be executed and delivered in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or electronic mail or in .pdf) and by different parties in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts so executed and delivered shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same agreement.
(q) This Subscription Agreement, and any claim or cause of action hereunder based upon, arising out of or related to this Subscription Agreement (whether based on law, in equity, in contract, in tort or any other theory) or the negotiation, execution, performance or enforcement of this Subscription Agreement, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws that would otherwise require the application of the law of any other state.
(r) EACH PARTY AND ANY PERSON ASSERTING RIGHTS AS A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY HEREBY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OR RELATED TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY OR ANY AFFILIATE OF ANY OTHER SUCH PARTY, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR ANY PROVISION HEREOF. THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT.
(s) The parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and proceedings arising out of or relating to this Subscription Agreement must be brought exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (collectively the “Designated Courts”). Each party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or proceeding with respect to this Subscription Agreement may be brought in any other forum. Each party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction, and any objection which such party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding in any Designated Court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the parties also agrees that delivery of any process, summons, notice or document to a party hereof in compliance with Section 11(a) of this Subscription Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or proceeding in a Designated Court with respect to any matters to which the parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.
(t) This Subscription Agreement may only be enforced against, and any claim, action, suit or other legal proceeding based upon, arising out of, or related to this Subscription Agreement, or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Subscription Agreement, may only be brought against the entities that are expressly named as parties hereto and then only with respect to the specific obligations set forth herein with respect to such party.
(u) If any change in the Common Stock shall occur between the date hereof and immediately prior to the Closing by reason of any reclassification, recapitalization, sub-division (including consolidation) or combination, exchange or readjustment of shares, or any share dividend, the number of Subscribed Shares issued to Subscriber and the Per Share Price shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect such change.
(v) The Company shall, by 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date of this Subscription Agreement (provided that, if this Subscription Agreement is executed
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between midnight and 9:00 a.m., New York City time on the date hereof and assuming that the date hereof is a Business Day, as soon as reasonably practicable on the date hereof), issue one or more press releases or file with the Commission a Current Report on Form 8-K (collectively, the “Disclosure Document” and the actual issuance of such press release or filing of such Current Report on Form 8-K, the “Disclosure Time”), which Current Report on Form 8-K shall include as exhibits this Subscription Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement, the Investor Presentation provided to Subscriber and the press release, disclosing any material non-public information within the meaning of the federal securities laws that the Company, Freenome or their respective officers, directors, employees, agents or any other person acting at their direction or on their behalf has provided to Subscriber in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement or the Business Combination Agreement prior to the filing of the Disclosure Document (which includes, for the avoidance of doubt, all material terms of this Subscription Agreement, the Other Subscription Agreements, the Business Combination Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, the Transactions and any other material, non-public information that the Company or Freenome has provided to Subscriber at any time prior to the filing of the Disclosure Document). As of the Disclosure Time, unless Subscriber or its affiliates may have received other material, non-public information by virtue of their positions as directors, board observers and/or officers of Freenome (or as affiliates of such persons), Subscriber and its affiliates shall not be in possession of any such material, non-public information received from the Company or Freenome or any of their respective officers, directors, employees or agents or any other person acting at their direction or on their behalf in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement or the Business Combination Agreement prior to the filing of the Disclosure Document, and Subscriber shall no longer be subject to any confidentiality or similar obligations under any current agreement, whether written or oral with the Company, Freenome, the Placement Agents, or any of their respective affiliates in connection with the Transactions. Except with the express written consent of Subscriber and unless prior thereto Subscriber shall have executed a written agreement regarding the confidentiality and use of such information, the Company shall not, and shall cause its officers, directors, employees and agents, not to, provide Subscriber with any material, non-public information regarding the Company, Freenome or the Transactions from and after the filing of the Disclosure Document. The Company understands and confirms that the Subscriber and its affiliates, representatives and advisers will rely on the foregoing representations in effecting transactions in the securities of the Company. Notwithstanding anything in this Subscription Agreement to the contrary, the Company shall not and shall cause the Placement Agents and Freenome to not (i) publicly disclose the name of Subscriber or any of its affiliates or advisers, or include the name of Subscriber or any of its affiliates or advisers, if applicable, including but not limited to any press release, without the prior written consent of Subscriber and (ii) publicly disclose the name of Subscriber or any of its affiliates or advisers, or include the name of Subscriber or any of its affiliates or advisers in any filing with the Commission or any regulatory agency or trading market, without the prior written consent of Subscriber, except (A) as required by the federal securities law, regulatory agency or under the regulations of Nasdaq and (B) as expressly contemplated by Section 5(a) of this Subscription Agreement, in each of which case, the Company shall provide Subscriber with prior written notice of such disclosure, and shall reasonably cooperate with Subscriber regarding such disclosure. Subscriber will promptly provide any information reasonably requested by the Company or any of its affiliates that is required for any regulatory application or filing made or approval sought in connection with the Transactions (including filings with the Commission).
(w) The obligations of Subscriber under this Subscription Agreement are several and not joint with the obligations of any Other Subscriber under the Other Subscription Agreements, and Subscriber shall not be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any Other Subscriber under this Subscription Agreement or any Other Subscriber under the Other Subscription Agreements. The decision of Subscriber to purchase Subscribed Shares pursuant to this Subscription Agreement has been made by Subscriber independently of any Other Subscriber and independently of any information, materials, statements or opinions as to the business, affairs, operations, assets, properties, liabilities, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Company, Freenome or any of their respective subsidiaries which may have been made or given by any Other Subscriber or investor or by any agent or employee of any Other Subscriber or investor, and neither Subscriber nor any of its agents or employees shall have any liability to any Other Subscriber or investor (or any other person) relating to or arising from any such information, materials, statements or opinions. Nothing contained herein or in any Other Subscription Agreement, and no action taken by Subscriber or investor pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute Subscriber and Other Subscribers as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that Subscriber and Other Subscribers are in any way acting in concert or as a group with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by this
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Subscription Agreement and the Other Subscription Agreements. Subscriber acknowledges that no Other Subscriber has acted as agent for Subscriber in connection with making its investment hereunder and no Other Subscriber will be acting as agent of Subscriber in connection with monitoring its investment in the Subscribed Shares or enforcing its rights under this Subscription Agreement. Subscriber shall be entitled to independently protect and enforce its rights, including without limitation the rights arising out of this Subscription Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any Other Subscriber or investor to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purpose.
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In Witness Whereof, each of the Company and Subscriber has executed or caused this Subscription Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the date first set forth above.
 
Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp
 
 
 
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
 
 
 
Email:
with a copy (not to constitute notice) to:
 
 
 
 
Cooley LLP
 
500 Boylston Street, 14th Floor
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
 
Attention:
Eric Blanchard; Kevin Cooper
 
 
 
 
By:
[SUBSCRIBER]
 
 
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
Address for Notices:
 
 
 
 
Email:
 
 
 
 
 
Name in which shares are to be registered:
 
 
 
Price Per Subscribed Share:
$10.00
 
 
 
 
Aggregate Purchase Price:
$         
 
You must pay the Purchase Price by wire transfer of United States dollars in immediately available funds to the Escrow Account specified by the Company in the Closing Notice.
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Annex A

ELIGIBILITY REPRESENTATIONS OF SUBSCRIBER

This Annex A should be completed and signed by Subscriber
and constitutes a part of the Subscription Agreement.
A.
QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS (Please check the box, if applicable)

Subscriber is a “qualified institutional buyer” (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) (a “QIB”)

Subscriber is subscribing for the Subscribed Shares as a fiduciary or agent for one or more investor accounts, and each owner of such account is a QIB.
**OR**
B.
ACCREDITED INVESTOR STATUS (Please check the box)

Subscriber is an institutional “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Regulation D under the Securities Act) or an entity in which all of the equity holders are accredited investors within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act, and has marked and initialed the appropriate box below indicating the provision under which it qualifies as an “accredited investor.”
**OR**
C.
ACCREDITED INVESTOR STATUS (Please check the box)

Subscriber is an “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(5) or (6) of Regulation D under the Securities Act).
**AND**
D.
AFFILIATE STATUS (Please check the applicable box)
SUBSCRIBER:

is:

is not:
an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act) of the Company or Freenome or acting on behalf of an affiliate of the Company or Freenome.
Rule 501(a), in relevant part, states that an “accredited investor” shall mean any person who comes within any of the below listed categories, or who the issuer reasonably believes comes within any of the below listed categories, at the time of the sale of the securities to that person. Subscriber has indicated, by marking and initialing the appropriate box below, the provision(s) below which apply to Subscriber and under which Subscriber accordingly qualifies as an “accredited investor.”

Any bank as defined in section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”), or any savings and loan association or other institution as defined in section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Act whether acting in its individual or fiduciary capacity; any broker or dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; any investment adviser registered pursuant to section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or registered pursuant to the laws of a state; any investment adviser relying on the exemption from registering with the Commission under section 203(l) or (m) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; any insurance company as defined in section 2(a)(13) of the Act; any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a business development company as defined in section 2(a)(48) of that act; any Small Business Investment Company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under section 301(c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958; any Rural Business Investment Company as defined in section 384A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act;

Any plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions for the benefit of its employees, if such plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000;
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Any employee benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 if the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in section 3(21) of such act, which is either a bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, or registered investment adviser, or if the employee benefit plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000 or, if a self-directed plan, with investment decisions made solely by persons that are accredited investors;

Any private business development company as defined in section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940;

Any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corporation, Massachusetts or similar business trust, partnership, or limited liability company, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000;

Any natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person’s spouse, at the time of his purchase exceeds $1,000,000. For purposes of calculating a natural person’s net worth: (a) the person’s primary residence must not be included as an asset; (b) indebtedness secured by the person’s primary residence up to the estimated fair market value of the primary residence must not be included as a liability (except that if the amount of such indebtedness outstanding at the time of calculation exceeds the amount outstanding 60 days before such time, other than as a result of the acquisition of the primary residence, the amount of such excess must be included as a liability); and (c) indebtedness that is secured by the person’s primary residence in excess of the estimated fair market value of the residence must be included as a liability;

Any natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with that person’s spouse in excess of $300,000 in each of those years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year; or

Any trust with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person.
This Annex should be completed by Subscriber and constitutes a part of the Subscription Agreement.
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Annex D
FORM OF TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT
This TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of December 5, 2025, by and among Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC”), and [•], a [•] (the “Shareholder”). Each of PCSC and the Shareholder are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Business Combination Agreement (defined below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2025, PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub I”), StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Merger Sub II”, and together with Merger Sub I, “Merger Subs”) and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Business Combination Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, (i) Merger Sub I will merge with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving company in the First Merger, (ii) the surviving entity of the First Merger will merge with and into Merger Sub II, with Merger Sub II as the surviving company in the Second Merger and, after giving effect to the Mergers, becoming a wholly-owned Subsidiary of PCSC, and (iii) each Company Share (including the Subject Company Shares (as defined below)) will be converted into the right to receive PCSC Shares, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Shareholder is the record and beneficial owner of the number and type of Equity Securities of the Company set forth on Schedule A hereto (together with any other Equity Securities of the Company that the Shareholder acquires record or beneficial ownership after the date hereof, collectively, the “Subject Company Shares”);
WHEREAS, in consideration for the benefits to be received by the Shareholder under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and as a material inducement to PCSC and the other PCSC Parties agreeing to enter into and consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the Shareholder agrees to enter into this Agreement and to be bound by the agreements, covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge and agree that PCSC and the other PCSC Parties would not have entered into and agreed to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement without the Shareholder entering into this Agreement and agreeing to be bound by the agreements, covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, each intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Company Shareholder Consent and Related Matters.
(a) As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within two (2) Business Days) following the time at which the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement is declared effective under the Securities Act, the Shareholder shall duly execute and deliver to the Company and PCSC (i) the Company Shareholder Written Consent, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, under which it shall irrevocably and unconditionally consent to the matters, actions and proposals contemplated by Section 5.14(b) (Transaction Support Agreements; Company Shareholder Approval) of the Business Combination Agreement; and (ii) execute and deliver all additional agreements, documents and instruments and take, or cause to be taken, all actions necessary or reasonably advisable in order to amend or otherwise modify the Governing Documents of the Company, the Company Shareholders Agreement and each other applicable Contract in the manner required by Section 5.14(b) (Transaction Support Agreements; Company Shareholder Approval) of the Business Combination Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the first two sentences of this Section 1(a), prior to the Closing, the Shareholder shall vote (or cause to be voted), at any meeting (whether annual or special and whether or not an adjourned or postponed meeting) of the shareholders of the Company, however called, and in any action by written
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resolution of the shareholders of the Company, at which the Business Combination Agreement and other related agreements (or any amended version thereof) or such other related actions, are submitted for the consideration of the shareholders of the Company, the Subject Company Shares:
(i) in favor of: (A) the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement; and (B) the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, including the Ancillary Documents and all other agreements related to the Mergers to which the Company or any other Group Company is a party or to which PCSC or either one of the Merger Subs is a party; and
(ii) against and withhold consent, including by written consent or written resolution, with respect to (A) any Company Acquisition Proposal or (B) any other matter, action, transaction, agreement or proposal that is intended or that would reasonably be expected to (x) result in a breach of any of the Company’s covenants, agreements or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement, (y) result in a breach of any of the conditions to the Closing set forth in Sections 6.1 (Conditions to the Obligations of the Parties), or 6.2 (Other Conditions to the Obligations of the PCSC Parties) of the Business Combination Agreement not being satisfied, or (z) frustrate the purposes of, impede, hinder, interfere with, prevent or delay the consummation of, or otherwise adversely affect, the Mergers, or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or any of the other agreements related to the Mergers (including the Ancillary Documents to which the Company or any other Group Company is a party or to which PCSC or either one of the Merger Subs is a party) including: (aa) any extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger, consolidation or other business combination involving any Group Company, PCSC or Merger Subs, in each case other than the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement; (bb) a reorganization, recapitalization or liquidation of any Group Company, PCSC or Merger Subs, in each case other than the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement; (cc) any amendment or other change to the Governing Documents of any Group Company, PCSC or Merger Subs (other than as expressly contemplated in or permitted by the Business Combination Agreement or the Ancillary Documents), except if approved in writing by PCSC.
(b) Each Shareholder shall not, and shall direct such Shareholder’s Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly, (1) initiate, seek, solicit, knowingly facilitate or knowingly encourage (including by way of furnishing any nonpublic information), whether publicly or otherwise, any inquiries with respect to, or the making. or submission of, a Company Acquisition Proposal, (2) enter into or engage in any negotiations or discussions with, or provide any nonpublic information to, or afford access to the business, properties, assets, books or records of any Group Company, PCSC or Merger Subs to, any Person (other than PCSC or any of its Representatives) relating to or for the purpose of encouraging or facilitating any Company Acquisition Proposal (other than to state that the terms of this Agreement prohibit such discussions), (3) amend or grant any waiver or release under any standstill or similar agreement with respect to any class of equity interests of any Group Company, PCSC or Merger Subs, (4) approve, endorse, recommend, execute or enter into any agreement in principle, letter of intent, memorandum of understanding, term sheet, acquisition agreement, merger agreement, option agreement, joint venture agreement, partnership agreement or other Contract relating to any Company Acquisition Proposal, or any proposal or offer that could reasonably be expected to lead to a Company Acquisition Proposal, or (5) resolve or agree to do any of the foregoing or otherwise authorize or permit any of its Representatives to take any such action.
(c) For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that (i) any Subject Company Shares are issued to any Shareholder after the date of this Agreement pursuant to any share dividend, share split, recapitalization, reclassification, combination or exchange of Subject Company Shares of, on or affecting the Subject Company Shares owned by such Shareholder or otherwise, (ii) such Shareholder purchases or otherwise acquires beneficial ownership of any Subject Company Shares after the date of this Agreement, or (iii) such Shareholder acquires the right to vote or share in the voting of any Subject Company Shares after the date of this Agreement (such Subject Company Shares or other equity securities of the Company, collectively the “New Securities”), then such New Securities acquired or purchased by such Shareholder shall constitute Subject Company Shares and shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement (including with respect to the voting and proxy requirements set forth in this Section 1) to the same extent as if they constituted Subject Company Shares owned by such Shareholder as of the date of this Agreement.
(d) Without limiting any other rights or remedies of PCSC, the Shareholder hereby irrevocably appoints PCSC or any individual designated by PCSC as the Shareholder’s agent, attorney-in-fact and proxy (with full power of substitution and resubstituting), for the purposes of complying with obligations hereunder in accordance
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with the laws of the State of Delaware and on such Shareholder’s behalf, for and in the name, place and stead of the Shareholder, to attend on behalf of the Shareholder any meeting of the Company Shareholders with respect to the matters described in Section 1(a), to include the Subject Company Shares in any computation for purposes of establishing a quorum at any such meeting of the Company Shareholders, to vote (or cause to be voted) the Subject Company Shares or consent (or withhold consent) with respect to any of the matters described in Section 1(a) in connection with any meeting of the Company Shareholders or any action by written consent by the Company Shareholders (including the Company Shareholder Written Consent), in each case, in the event that the Shareholder fails to provide its consent or vote its Subject Company Shares in accordance with Section 1(a) or perform or otherwise comply with the covenants, agreements or obligations set forth in Section 1(a).
(e) The proxy granted by the Shareholder pursuant to Section 1(d) is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable proxy and is granted in consideration for PCSC entering into the Business Combination Agreement and agreeing to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby. Each Shareholder authorizes such attorney-in-fact and proxy to substitute any other Person to act hereunder, to revoke any substitution and to file this proxy and any substitution or revocation with the Secretary of the Company.  The proxy granted by the Shareholder pursuant to Section 1(d) is also a durable proxy and shall survive the bankruptcy, dissolution, death, incapacity or other inability to act by the Shareholder and the Shareholder hereby revokes any and all prior proxies granted by the Shareholder with respect to the Subject Company Shares. The vote or consent of the proxyholder in accordance with Section 1(d) and with respect to the matters in Section 1(a) shall control in the event of any conflict between such vote or consent by the proxyholder of the Subject Company Shares and a vote or consent by the Shareholder of the Subject Company Shares (or any other Person with the power to vote the Subject Company Shares) with respect to the matters in Section 1(a). The proxyholder may not exercise the proxy granted pursuant to Section 1(d) on any matter except those provided in Section 1(a). For the avoidance of doubt, the Shareholder may vote the Subject Company Shares on all other matters, subject to, for the avoidance of doubt, the other applicable covenants, agreements and obligations set forth in this Agreement. The Shareholder hereby affirms that the irrevocable proxy is coupled with an interest and may under no circumstances be revoked and that such irrevocable proxy is executed and intended to be irrevocable. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the irrevocable proxy granted hereunder shall automatically terminate upon the termination of this Agreement. Each Shareholder agrees not to grant any proxy that conflicts or is inconsistent with the proxy granted to PCSC in this Agreement.
2. Other Covenants and Agreements.
(a) The Shareholder hereby agrees that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any such agreement, (i) without the prior written consent of PCSC (not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), such Shareholder shall not modify or amend any Contract between or among such Shareholder, anyone related by blood, marriage or adoption to such Shareholder or any Affiliate of such Shareholder (other than the Company or any other Group Company), in each case in his or her capacity as a shareholder of the Company, on the one hand, and the Company or any other Group Company, on the other hand, including, for the avoidance of doubt each of the agreements set forth on Schedule B, (ii) each of the agreements set forth on Schedule B hereto shall be automatically terminated and of no further force and effect (including any provisions of any such agreement that, by its terms, survive such termination) effective as of, and subject to and conditioned upon the occurrence of, the Closing and (ii) upon such termination neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates (including the other Group Companies and, from and after the Effective Time, PCSC and its Affiliates) shall have any further obligations or liabilities under each such agreement; provided, however, that the indemnification provisions that are contemplated to survive the agreement marked with an asterisk (*) on Schedule B shall survive such termination in accordance with their terms. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Shareholder hereby agrees to promptly execute and deliver all additional agreements, documents and instruments and take, or cause to be taken, all actions necessary or reasonably advisable in order to achieve the purpose of the preceding sentence.
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(b) The Shareholder shall be bound by and subject to (i) Sections 5.3(a) (Confidentiality) and 5.4(a) (Public Announcements) of the Business Combination Agreement to the same extent as such provisions apply to the parties to the Business Combination Agreement, as if the Shareholder is directly party thereto, and (ii) the Sections 5.6(a) (Exclusive Dealing) and 8.18 (Trust Account Waiver) of the Business Combination Agreement to the same extent as such provisions apply to the Company, as if the Shareholder is directly party thereto.
(c) The Shareholder acknowledges and agrees that PCSC and the other PCSC Parties are entering into the Business Combination Agreement in reliance upon the Shareholder entering into this Agreement and agreeing to be bound by, and perform, or otherwise comply with, as applicable, the agreements, covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement and but for the Shareholder entering into this Agreement and agreeing to be bound by, and perform, or otherwise comply with, as applicable, the agreements, covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement PCSC and the other PCSC Parties would not have entered into or agreed to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
3. Shareholder Representations and Warranties. The Shareholder represents and warrants to PCSC as follows:
(a) The Shareholder is a corporation, limited liability company or other applicable business entity duly organized or formed, as applicable, validly existing and in good standing (or the equivalent thereof, if applicable, in each case, with respect to the jurisdictions that recognize the concept of good standing or any equivalent thereof) under the Laws of its jurisdiction of formation or organization (as applicable).
(b) The Shareholder has the requisite corporate, limited liability company or other similar power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its covenants, agreements and obligations hereunder (including, for the avoidance of doubt, those covenants, agreements and obligations hereunder that relate to the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement), and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate (or other similar) action on the part of the Shareholder. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Shareholder and constitutes a valid, legal and binding agreement of the Shareholder (assuming that this Agreement is duly authorized, executed and delivered by PCSC), enforceable against the Shareholder in accordance with its terms (subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other Laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors’ rights and subject to general principles of equity).
(c) No consent, approval or authorization of, or designation, declaration or filing with, any Governmental Entity is required on the part of the Shareholder with respect to the Shareholder’s execution, delivery or performance of its covenants, agreements or obligations under this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, those covenants, agreements and obligations under this Agreement that relate to the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement) or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, except for any consents, approvals, authorizations, designations, declarations, waivers or filings, the absence of which would not adversely affect the ability of the Shareholder to perform, or otherwise comply with, any of its covenants, agreements or obligations hereunder in any material respect.
(d) None of the execution or delivery of this Agreement by the Shareholder, the performance by the Shareholder of any of its covenants, agreements or obligations under this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, those covenants, agreements and obligations under this Agreement that relate to the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement) or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will, directly or indirectly (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) (i) result in any breach of any provision of the Shareholder’s Governing Documents, (ii) result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default or give rise to any right of termination, Consent, cancellation, amendment, modification, suspension, revocation or acceleration under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract to which the Shareholder is a party, (iii) violate, or constitute a breach under, any Order or applicable Law to which the Shareholder or any of its properties or assets are bound or (iv) result in the creation of any Lien upon the Subject Company Shares, except, in the case of any of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, as would not adversely affect the ability of the Shareholder to perform, or otherwise comply with, any of its covenants, agreements or obligations hereunder in any material respect.
(e) The Shareholder is the record and beneficial owner of the Subject Company Shares and has valid, good and marketable title to the Subject Company Shares, free and clear of all Liens (other than transfer restrictions under applicable Securities Law or under the Company Shareholders Agreement). Except for the Equity Securities of the Company set forth on Schedule A hereto, together with any other Equity Securities of the Company that the
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Shareholder acquires record or beneficial ownership after the date hereof that is either permitted pursuant to, or acquired in accordance with, Section 5.1(b)(v) (Conduct of Business of the Company)] of the Business Combination Agreement, the Shareholder does not own, beneficially or of record, any Equity Securities of any Group Company. Except as otherwise expressly contemplated by the agreements listed on Schedule B and any related acknowledgement agreement existing on the date hereof and made available to PCSC or any agreement that is entered into in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement, the Shareholder does not have the right to acquire any Equity Securities of any Group Company. The Shareholder has the sole right to vote (and provide consent in respect of, as applicable) the Subject Company Shares and, except for this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement and the Amended and Restated Voting Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2024, by and among the Company and certain Investors listed therein and the Key Holders listed therein the Shareholder is not party to or bound by (i) any option, warrant, purchase right, or other Contract that would (either alone or in connection with one or more events, developments or events (including the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions precedent)) require the Shareholder to Transfer any of the Subject Company Shares or (ii) any voting trust, proxy or other Contract with respect to the voting or Transfer of any of the Subject Company Shares.
(f) There is no Proceeding pending or, to the Shareholder’s knowledge, threatened against the Shareholder that, if adversely decided or resolved, would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the ability of the Shareholder to perform, or otherwise comply with, any of its covenants, agreements or obligations under this Agreement in any material respect.
(g) The Shareholder, on his, her or its own behalf and on behalf of his, her or its Representatives, acknowledges, represents, warrants and agrees that (i) he, she or it has conducted his, her or its own independent review and analysis of, and, based thereon, has formed an independent judgment concerning, the business, assets, condition, operations and prospects of, the PCSC Parties and (ii) he, she or it has been furnished with or given access to such documents and information about the PCSC Parties and their respective businesses and operations as he, she or it and his, her or its Representatives have deemed necessary to enable him, her or it to make an informed decision with respect to the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the other Ancillary Documents to which he, she or it is or will be a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
(h) In entering into this Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents to which he, she or it is or will be a party, the Shareholder has relied solely on his, her or its own investigation and analysis and the representations and warranties expressly set forth in the Ancillary Documents to which he, she or it is or will be a party and no other representations or warranties of any PCSC Party (including, for the avoidance of doubt, none of the representations or warranties of any PCSC Party set forth in the Business Combination Agreement or any other Ancillary Document), any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate or any other Person, either express or implied, and the Shareholder, on his, her or its own behalf and on behalf of his, her or its Representatives, acknowledges, represents, warrants and agrees that, except for the representations and warranties expressly set forth in the Ancillary Documents to which he, she or it is or will be a party, none of the PCSC Parties, any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate or any other Person makes or has made any representation or warranty, either express or implied, in connection with or related to this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which he, she or it is or will be a party or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
4. Transfer of Subject Securities. Except as expressly contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or with the prior written consent of PCSC (such consent to be given or withheld in its sole discretion), from and after the date hereof, the Shareholder agrees not to (a) Transfer any of the Subject Company Shares, (b) enter into (i) any option, warrant, purchase right, or other Contract that would (either alone or in connection with one or more events, developments or events (including the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions precedent)) require the Shareholder to Transfer the Subject Company Shares or (ii) any voting trust, proxy or other Contract with respect to the voting or Transfer of the Subject Company Shares, or (c) take any actions in furtherance of any of the matters described in the foregoing clauses (a) or (b). For purposes of this Agreement, “Transfer” means any, direct or indirect, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, mortgage, exchange, hypothecation, grant of a security interest in or disposition or encumbrance of an interest (whether with or without consideration, whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by operation of law or otherwise).
5. Termination. This Agreement shall automatically terminate, without any notice or other action by any Party, and be void ab initio upon the earlier of (a) the Effective Time; and (b) the termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms. Upon termination of this Agreement as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, none of the Parties shall have any further obligations or Liabilities under, or with respect to, this Agreement.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (i) the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5(b) shall not affect any Liability on the part of any Party for a Willful Breach of any covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement prior to such termination or Fraud, (ii) Section 2(b)(i) (solely to the extent that it relates to Section 5.3(a) (Confidentiality and Access to Information) of the Business Combination Agreement) and the representations and warranties set forth in Sections 3(g) and (h) shall each survive any termination of this Agreement, (iii) Section 2(b)(i) (solely to the extent that it relates to Section 5.4(a) (Public Announcements) of the Business Combination Agreement) shall survive the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5(a) and (iv) Section 2(b)(ii) (solely to the extent that it relates to Section 8.18 (Trust Account Waiver) of the Business Combination Agreement) shall survive the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5(b). For purposes of this Section 5, (x) “Willful Breach” means a material breach that is a consequence of an act undertaken or a failure to act by the breaching Party with the knowledge that the taking of such act or such failure to act would, or would reasonably be expected to, constitute or result in a breach of this Agreement and (y) “Fraud” means an act or omission committed by a Party, and requires: (A) a false or incorrect representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement, (B) with actual knowledge (as opposed to constructive, imputed or implied knowledge) by the Party making such representation or warranty that such representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement is false or incorrect, (C) an intention to deceive another Party, to induce him, her or it to enter into this Agreement, (D) another Party, in justifiable or reasonable reliance upon such false or incorrect representation or warranty expressly set forth in this Agreement, causing such Party to enter into this Agreement, and (E) another Party to suffer damage by reason of such reliance. For the avoidance of doubt, “Fraud” does not include any claim for equitable fraud, promissory fraud, unfair dealings fraud or any torts (including a claim for fraud or alleged fraud) based on negligence or recklessness.
6. Fiduciary Duties. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, (a) the Shareholder makes no agreement or understanding herein in any capacity other than in such Shareholder’s capacity as a record holder and beneficial owner of the Subject Company Shares any representative of such Shareholder serving as a member of the board of directors of any Group Company or as an officer, employee or fiduciary of any Group Company, in each case, acting in such person’s capacity as a director, officer, employee or fiduciary of such Group Company.
7. No Recourse. Except for claims pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement or any other Ancillary Document by any party(ies) thereto against any other party(ies) thereto, each Party agrees that (a) this Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action for breach of thi s Agreement may only be made against, the Parties, and no claims of any nature whatsoever (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) arising under or relating to this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or its subject matter, or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be asserted against the Company or any Company Non-Party Affiliate (other than the Shareholder named as a party hereto, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein) or any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate, and (b) none of the Company, any Company Non-Party Affiliates (other than the Shareholder named as a party hereto, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein) or any PCSC Non-Party Affiliate shall have any Liability arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or its subject matter, or the transactions contemplated hereby, including with respect to any claim (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) for breach of this Agreement or in respect of any written or oral representations made or alleged to be made in connection herewith, as expressly provided herein, or for any actual or alleged inaccuracies, misstatements or omissions with respect to any information or materials of any kind furnished in connection with this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby.
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8. Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given (and shall be deemed to have been duly given) by delivery in person, by facsimile (having obtained electronic delivery confirmation thereof) if applicable, e-mail (having obtained electronic delivery confirmation thereof (i.e., an electronic record of the sender that the email was sent to the intended recipient thereof without an “error” or similar message that such email was not received by such intended recipient)), or by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) (upon receipt thereof) to the other Parties as follows:
 
If to PCSC, to:
 
 
 
c/o Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp
 
 
51 Astor Place, 10th Floor
 
 
New York, NY 10003
 
 
Attention:
[•]
 
 
 
E-mail:
[•]
 
 
 
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
 
 
 
Cooley LLP
 
 
500 Boylston Street, 14th Floor
 
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
 
 
Attention:
Eric Blanchard
 
 
 
 
Kevin Cooper
 
 
 
E-mail:
[Redacted]
 
 
If to the Shareholder, to:
 
 
 
[    ]
 
 
[    ]
 
 
[    ]
 
 
Attention:
[    ]
 
 
Facsimile:
[    ]
 
 
Email:
[    ]
 
 
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
 
 
 
Goodwin Procter LLP
 
 
100 Northern Avenue
 
 
Boston, MA 02210
 
 
Attention:
Jocelyn Arel
 
 
 
 
Sarah Ashfaq
 
 
 
 
Jusin Anslow
 
 
 
 
Katie Hand
 
 
 
E-mail:
[Redacted]
 
or to such other address as the Party to whom notice is given may have previously furnished to the others in writing in the manner set forth above.
9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement and documents referred to herein and therein constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior agreements and undertakings, both written and oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.
10. Amendments and Waivers; Assignment. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, and only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and signed by the Shareholder and PCSC. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise of any other right hereunder. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assignable by the Shareholder without PCSC’s prior written consent (to be withheld or given in its sole discretion).
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11. Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in the Business Combination Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, shall be paid by the Party incurring such fees or expenses.
12. Remedies. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any and all remedies provided herein will be deemed cumulative with and not exclusive of any other remedy conferred hereby, or by law or equity upon such Party, and the exercise by a Party of any one remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other remedy. The Parties agree that irreparable damage for which monetary damages, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy, would occur in the event that either Party does not perform its respective obligations under the provisions of this Agreement in accordance with their specific terms or otherwise breach such provisions. It is accordingly agreed that each Party shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement, in each case, without posting a bond or undertaking and without proof of damages and this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. Each Party agrees that it will not oppose the granting of an injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief when expressly available pursuant to the terms of this Agreement on the basis that the other parties have an adequate remedy at law or an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at law or equity.
13. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be for the sole benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns and is not intended, nor shall be construed, to give any Person, other than the Parties and their respective successors and assigns, any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever by reason this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to or shall constitute the Parties, partners or participants in a joint venture.
14. Miscellaneous. Sections 8.1 (Non-Survival), 8.5 (Governing Law), 8.7 (Construction; Interpretation), 8.10 (Severability), 8.11 (Counterparts; Electronic Signatures), 8.15 (Waiver of Jury Trial) and 8.16 (Submission to Jurisdiction) of the Business Combination Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to this Agreement, mutatis mutandis.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and delivered this Transaction Support Agreement as of the date first above written.
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
 
 
 
 
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Name:
 
 
 
 
 
Title:
 
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
Class/Series Securities
Number of Shares
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EXHIBIT A
Company Shareholder Written Consent
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Annex E
FORM OF INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT
THIS INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of [•], 2026, and is entered into by and among Freenome, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“PCSC”) (formerly known as Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company, prior to its domestication as a Delaware corporation), Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Sponsor”), certain investment vehicles of Perceptive Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, set forth on Schedule 1 hereto (collectively, “Perceptive”), certain existing shareholders of PCSC as set forth on Schedule 2 hereto (the “PCSC Existing Investors”), certain former stockholders of Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Freenome”), set forth on Schedule 3 hereto (such stockholders, the “Freenome Holders”) and other persons and entities (collectively with the Sponsor, Perceptive, the PCSC Existing Investors, the Freenome Holders and any person or entity who hereafter becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement, the “Holders” and each, a “Holder”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, PCSC, the Sponsor, and the PCSC Existing Investors are party to that certain Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2024 (the “Original RSRA”);
WHEREAS, PCSC is party to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2025 (as it may be further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub I”), StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub II”), and the Company, pursuant to which, on [•], 2026, PCSC deregistered from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transferred by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”), and on [•], 2026, (i) Merger Sub I merged with and into the Company, with the Company surviving the First Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of PCSC, and (ii) the surviving entity merged with and into Merger Sub II, with Merger Sub II surviving the Second Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of PCSC;
WHEREAS, at least one day prior to the Closing Date, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, PCSC shall cause each Class A ordinary share of a par value of $0.0001 each, Class B ordinary share of a par value of $0.0001 each, and preference share of a par value of $0.0001 each of PCSC that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Domestication (for the avoidance of doubt, after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions) to be converted into one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of PCSC (“PCSC Shares”);
WHEREAS, on the Closing Date, following the Domestication, (a) Merger Sub I will merge with and into the Company (the “First Merger”), with the Company as the surviving company in the First Merger and, after giving effect to the First Merger, the Company will be a wholly-owned Subsidiary of PCSC, (b) the surviving entity will merge with and into Merger Sub II (the “Second Merger”), with Merger Sub II as the surviving entity in the Second Merger and, after giving effect to the Second Merger, Merger Sub II will be a wholly-owned Subsidiary of PCSC and (c) each Company Share will be automatically converted as of the Effective Time into the right to receive a portion of the Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement;
WHEREAS, on the date of this Agreement, certain investors purchased an aggregate of 24,000,000 shares of PCSC Shares (the “Investor Shares”) in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to the respective Investor Subscription Agreements, each dated as of December 5, 2025, entered into by and between PCSC and each of such investors (the “PIPE Investment”);
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6.8 of the Original RSRA, compliance with any of the provisions, covenants and conditions set forth in the RSRA may be waived, or any of such provisions, covenants or conditions may be amended or modified upon the written consent of PCSC and the Holders (as defined in the Original RSRA) of at least a majority in interest of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Original RSRA) at the time in question;
WHEREAS, PCSC, the Sponsor, and the PCSC Existing Investors desire to amend and restate the Original RSRA in its entirety and enter into this Agreement, pursuant to which PCSC shall grant the Holders certain registration rights with respect to certain securities of PCSC, as set forth in this Agreement; and
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WHEREAS, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the parties hereto wish to set forth herein certain understandings between such parties with respect to restrictions on the transfer of the shares of PCSC Shares acquired pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, covenants and agreements contained herein, and certain other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions. The terms defined in this Article I shall, for all purposes of this Agreement, have the respective meanings set forth below:
Adverse Disclosure” means any public disclosure of material non-public information that, in the good faith judgment of the Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer of PCSC or the PCSC Board, in each case, after consultation with counsel to PCSC, (a) would be required to be made in any Registration Statement or Prospectus for the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus not to contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading (in the case of any prospectus and any preliminary prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made), (b) would not be required to be made at such time if the Registration Statement were not being filed, declared effective, or used, as the case may be, and (c) PCSC has a bona fide business purpose for not making such information public.
Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.
Block Trade” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.4.1.
Business Combination Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.
Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks are required or authorized to close in the State of New York.
Closing” shall have the meaning given in the Business Combination Agreement.
Closing Date” shall have the meaning given in the Business Combination Agreement.
Commission” shall mean the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Demanding Holder” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.4.
Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as it may be amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.
First Merger” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.
Freenome” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.
Freenome Holders” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.
Form S-1 Shelf” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.1.
Form S-3 Shelf” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.1.
Holder Information” shall have the meaning given in Section 4.1.2.
Holders” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto, for so long as such person or entity holds any Registrable Securities.
Lock-up Period” shall mean, for Holders who signed those certain lock-up agreements dated as of [•], 2026, the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending six months after the Closing Date.
Maximum Number of Securities” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.5.
Merger Sub I” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.
Merger Sub II” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.
Minimum Takedown Threshold” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.4.
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Misstatement” shall mean an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact required to be stated in a Registration Statement or Prospectus or necessary to make the statements in a Registration Statement or Prospectus (in the case of a Prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.
Original RSRA” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.
Other Coordinated Offering” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.4.1.
PCSC” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto and includes PCSC’s successors by recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, reorganization or similar transaction.
PCSC Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of PCSC.
PCSC Existing Investors” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.
PCSC Shares” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.
Perceptive” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.
Permitted Transferees” shall mean persons to whom a holder of Registrable Securities is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period.
Piggyback Registration” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.2.1.
Prospectus” shall mean the prospectus included in any Registration Statement, as supplemented by any and all prospectus supplements and as amended by any and all post-effective amendments and including all material incorporated by reference in such prospectus.
Registrable Security” shall mean (a) any outstanding shares of PCSC Shares held by a Holder following the Closing that are issued in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Investment, including, for the avoidance of doubt, any shares of PCSC Shares (i) issued in connection with the Domestication, (ii) issued as Adjusted Transaction Share Consideration and (iii) that are Investor Shares; (b) any shares of PCSC Shares that may be acquired by a Holder upon the exercise, conversion or redemption of any other security of PCSC or other right to acquire PCSC Shares held by a Holder following the Closing that are issued or distributable in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, including, for the avoidance of doubt, the shares of PCSC Shares issued or issuable upon the exercise of any equity awards of PCSC held by a Holder immediately following the Closing; (c) any outstanding shares of PCSC Shares and shares of PCSC Shares issued or issuable upon the exercise of any other equity security of PCSC acquired by a Holder following the date hereof to the extent that such securities are “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144) or are otherwise held by an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of PCSC; and (d) any other equity security of PCSC or any of its subsidiaries issued or issuable with respect to any securities referenced in clause (a), (b) or (c) above by way of a stock dividend or stock split or in connection with a recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, reorganization or similar transaction; provided, however, that, as to any particular Registrable Security, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities upon the earliest to occur of: (A) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been sold, transferred, disposed of or exchanged in accordance with such Registration Statement by the applicable Holder; (B)(i) such securities shall have been otherwise transferred (other than to a Permitted Transferee), (ii) new certificates for such securities not bearing (or book entry positions not subject to) a legend restricting further transfer shall have been delivered by PCSC and (iii) subsequent public distribution of such securities shall not require registration under the Securities Act; (C) such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding; (D) such securities may be sold without registration pursuant to Rule 144 or any successor rule promulgated under the Securities Act (but with no volume or other restrictions or limitations including as to manner or timing of sale); and (E) such securities have been sold to, or through, a broker, dealer or underwriter in a public distribution or other public securities transaction.
Registration” shall mean a registration, including any related Shelf Takedown, effected by preparing and filing a registration statement, Prospectus or similar document in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act, and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and such registration statement becoming effective.
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Registration Expenses” shall mean the documented, out-of-pocket expenses of a Registration, including, without limitation, the following:
(A) all registration, listing and filing fees, including fees with respect to filings required to be made with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. and any national securities exchange on which the PCSC Share is then listed;
(B) fees and expenses of compliance with securities or blue sky laws (including reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of outside counsel for the Underwriters in connection with blue sky qualifications of Registrable Securities);
(C) printing, messenger, telephone and delivery expenses;
(D) reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel for PCSC;
(E) reasonable fees and disbursements of all independent registered public accountants of PCSC incurred specifically in connection with such Registration; and
(F) in an Underwritten Offering or Other Coordinated Offering, reasonable fees and expenses of one (1) legal counsel selected by the majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders, up to $100,000 in the aggregate.
Registration Statement” shall mean any registration statement that covers Registrable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, including the Prospectus included in such registration statement, amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registration statement, and all exhibits to and all material incorporated by reference in such registration statement.
Requesting Holders” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.5.
Second Merger” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.
Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.
Shelf” shall mean the Form S-1 Shelf, the Form S-3 Shelf or any Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement, as the case may be.
Shelf Registration” shall mean a registration of securities pursuant to a registration statement filed with the Commission in accordance with and pursuant to Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor rule then in effect).
Shelf Takedown” shall mean any proposed transfer or sale using a Registration Statement, including a Piggyback Registration.
Sponsor” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.
Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.2.
Transfer” shall mean the (a) sale or assignment of, offer to sell, contract or agreement to sell, gift, hypothecate, place a lien on, pledge, lend, assign, grant of any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agreement to dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establishment or increase of a put equivalent position or liquidation with respect to or decrease of a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder, with respect to, any security, (b) deposit any PCSC Shares into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or arrangement or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect thereto that is inconsistent with this Agreement, (c) engage in any hedging or other transaction or arrangement (including, without limitation, any short sale or the purchase or sale of, or entry into, any put or call option, or combination thereof, forward, swap or any other derivative transaction or instrument, however described or defined) which is designed to or which reasonably could be expected to lead to or result in a sale, loan, pledge or other disposition (whether by the undersigned or someone other than the undersigned), or transfer of any of the economic consequences of ownership, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, of any PCSC Shares, whether any such transaction or arrangement (or instrument provided for thereunder) would be settled by delivery of PCSC Shares or other securities, in cash or otherwise, or (d) public announcement of any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (a) - (c).
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Underwriter” shall mean a securities dealer who purchases any Registrable Securities as principal in an Underwritten Offering and not as part of such dealer’s market-making activities.
Underwritten Offering” shall mean a Registration in which securities of PCSC are sold to an Underwriter in a firm commitment underwriting for distribution to the public.
Withdrawal Notice” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.6.
ARTICLE II
REGISTRATIONS AND OFFERINGS
2.1 Shelf Registration.
2.1.1 Filing.
(a) Within thirty (30) calendar days following the Closing Date (the “Filing Deadline”), PCSC shall submit to or file with the Commission a Registration Statement for a Shelf Registration on Form S-1 (the “Form S-1 Shelf”) or a Registration Statement for a Shelf Registration on Form S-3 (the “Form S-3 Shelf”), if PCSC is then eligible to use a Form S-3 Shelf, in each case, covering the resale of all the Registrable Securities (determined as of two (2) Business Days prior to such submission or filing) on a delayed or continuous basis as permitted by Rule 415 under the Securities Act (or any successor or similar provision adopted by the Commission then in effect) and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to have such Shelf declared effective as soon as practicable after the filing thereof, but no later than the earlier of (i) the 60th calendar day (or 90th calendar day if the Commission notifies PCSC that it will “review” the Registration Statement) following the earlier of (A) the filing of the Registration Statement and (B) the Filing Deadline, and (ii) the 7th Business Day after the date PCSC is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the Commission that the Registration Statement will not be “reviewed” or will not be subject to further review by the Commission (such deadline the “Effectiveness Deadline”); provided, that if the Filing Deadline or Effectiveness Deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the Commission is closed for business, the Filing Deadline or Effectiveness Deadline, as the case may be, shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the Commission is open for business; provided, further, however, that PCSC’s obligations to include the Registrable Securities in the Registration Statement are contingent upon the Holder furnishing in a completed questionnaire in customary form to PCSC that contains the information required by Commission rules for a Registration Statement regarding the Holder, the securities of PCSC held by the Holder as shall be reasonably requested by PCSC to effect the registration of the Registrable Securities, and shall execute such documents in connection with such registration as PCSC may reasonably request that are customary of a selling stockholder in similar situations. If the Commission is closed for operations due to a government shutdown, the Effectiveness Deadline shall be extended by the same number of Business Days on which the Commission remains closed. Such Shelf shall provide for the resale of the Registrable Securities included therein pursuant to any method or combination of methods legally available (the “Plan of Distribution”) to, and requested by, any Holder named therein. PCSC shall maintain a Shelf in accordance with the terms hereof, and shall prepare and file with the Commission such amendments, including post-effective amendments, and supplements as may be necessary to keep a Shelf continuously effective, available for use to permit the Holders named therein to sell their Registrable Securities included therein and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until such time as there are no longer any Registrable Securities. In the event PCSC files a Form S-1 Shelf, PCSC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to convert the Form S-1 Shelf (and any Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement) to a Form S-3 Shelf as soon as practicable after PCSC is eligible to use Form S-3. PCSC’s obligation under this Section 2.1.1, shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be subject to Section 3.4. Any failure by PCSC to file the Registration Statement by the Filing Deadline or to cause the effectiveness of such Registration Statement by the Effectiveness Deadline shall not otherwise relieve PCSC of its obligations to file or cause the effectiveness of the Registration Statement as set forth above in this Section 2.1. Upon notification by the Commission that any Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission, and within two (2) Business Days thereafter, PCSC shall file the final prospectus under Rule 424 of the Securities Act.
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Holder’s review. With respect to the Holder’s information, PCSC shall request such information at least five (5) Business Days prior to the anticipated initial filing date of the Registration Statement.
(c) In no event shall a Holder be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement unless requested by the Commission; provided, that if the Commission requests that a Holder be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement, such Holder will have an opportunity to withdraw from the Registration Statement, it being understood that such withdrawal shall not relieve PCSC of its obligation to register for resale the Registrable Securities at a later date.
2.1.2 Subsequent Shelf Registration. If any Shelf ceases to be effective under the Securities Act for any reason at any time while Registrable Securities are still outstanding, PCSC shall, subject to Section 3.4, use its commercially reasonable efforts to as promptly as is reasonably practicable cause such Shelf to again become effective under the Securities Act (including using its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the prompt withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of such Shelf), and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to as promptly as is reasonably practicable amend such Shelf in a manner reasonably expected to result in the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of such Shelf or file an additional registration statement as a Shelf Registration (a “Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement”) registering the resale of all Registrable Securities (determined as of two (2) Business Days prior to such filing), and pursuant to the Plan of Distribution. If a Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement is filed, PCSC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) cause such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement to become effective under the Securities Act as promptly as is reasonably practicable after the filing thereof (it being agreed that the Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be an automatic shelf registration statement (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act) if PCSC is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act) at the most recent applicable eligibility determination date) and (ii) keep such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective, available for use to permit the Holders named therein to sell their Registrable Securities included therein and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until such time as there are no longer any Registrable Securities. Any such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be on Form S-3 to the extent that PCSC is eligible to use such form. Otherwise, such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be on another appropriate form. PCSC’s obligation under this Section 2.1.2, shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be subject to Section 3.4.
2.1.3 Additional Registration Statement(s). Subject to Section 3.4, in the event that any Holder holds Registrable Securities that are not registered for resale on a delayed or continuous basis, PCSC, upon written request of such Holder at any time beginning 30 days prior to the expiration of the Lock-Up Period (if applicable), shall promptly use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the resale of such Registrable Securities to be covered by filing a Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement and cause the same to become effective as soon as practicable after such filing and such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be subject to the terms hereof; provided, however, that PCSC shall only be required to cause such additional Registrable Securities to be so covered twice per calendar year for the Sponsor, Perceptive, and the PCSC Existing Investors, and six times for the Freenome Holders (excluding any Freenome Holders that are affiliated with Perceptive).
2.1.4 Requests for Underwritten Offerings. Subject to Section 3.4, at any time and from time to time and beginning 30 days prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period (if applicable), the Sponsor and Perceptive, or a Freenome Holder (any such Holder being in such case, a “Demanding Holder”) may request to sell all or any portion of its Registrable Securities in an Underwritten Offering that is registered pursuant to the Shelf; provided that PCSC shall only be obligated to effect an Underwritten Offering following the expiration of the Lock-Up Period (if applicable) if such offering shall include Registrable Securities proposed to be sold by the Demanding Holder, either individually or together with other Demanding Holders, with a total offering price reasonably expected to exceed, in the aggregate, $50,000,000 (the “Minimum Takedown Threshold”). All requests for Underwritten Offerings shall be made by giving written notice to PCSC, which shall specify the approximate number of Registrable Securities proposed to be sold in the Underwritten Offering. Subject to Section 2.4.4, the initial Demanding Holder shall have the right to select the Underwriters for such offering (which shall consist of one or more reputable nationally recognized investment banks), subject to PCSC’s prior approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The (i) Sponsor and Perceptive may demand not more than two (2) Underwritten Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.1.4 in any twelve (12) month period, and (ii) the Freenome Holders (excluding any Freenome Holders that are affiliated with Perceptive), may demand not more than two (2) Underwritten Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.1.4 in any twelve (12) month period, for an aggregate of not
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more than six (6) Underwritten Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.1.4 in any twelve (12) month period. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, PCSC may effect any Underwritten Offering pursuant to any then effective Registration Statement, including a Form S-3, that is then available for such offering.
2.1.5 Reduction of Underwritten Offering. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an Underwritten Offering, in good faith, advises PCSC, the Demanding Holders and the Holders requesting piggy back rights pursuant to this Agreement with respect to such Underwritten Offering (such Holders, the “Requesting Holders”) (if any) in writing that the dollar amount or number of Registrable Securities that the Demanding Holders and the Requesting Holders (if any) desire to sell, taken together with all other PCSC Shares or other equity securities that PCSC desires to sell and all other PCSC Shares or other equity securities, if any, that have been requested to be sold in such Underwritten Offering pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights held by any other stockholders, exceeds the maximum dollar amount or maximum number of equity securities that can be sold in the Underwritten Offering without adversely affecting the proposed offering price, the timing, the distribution method, or the probability of success of such offering (such maximum dollar amount or maximum number of such securities, as applicable, the “Maximum Number of Securities”), then PCSC shall include in such Underwritten Offering, before including any PCSC Shares or other equity securities proposed to be sold by PCSC or by other holders of PCSC Shares or other equity securities, (i) first, the Registrable Securities of the Demanding Holders that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities (pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Demanding Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that all of the Demanding Holders have requested be included in such Underwritten Offering), (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Registrable Securities of the Requesting Holders (if any) (pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Requesting Holder (if any) has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that all of the Requesting Holders have requested be included in such Underwritten Offering) that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities, (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the PCSC Shares or other equity securities that PCSC desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities, and (iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), the PCSC Shares or other equity securities of persons other than Holders of Registrable Securities that PCSC is obligated to register in a Registration pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with such persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities.
2.1.6 Withdrawal. Prior to the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used for marketing such Underwritten Offering, a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating an Underwritten Offering shall have the right to withdraw from such Underwritten Offering for any or no reason whatsoever upon written notification (a “Withdrawal Notice”) to PCSC and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of their intention to withdraw from such Underwritten Offering; provided that the Sponsor, Perceptive, or a Freenome Holder may elect to have PCSC continue an Underwritten Offering if the Minimum Takedown Threshold would still be satisfied by the Registrable Securities proposed to be sold in the Underwritten Offering by the Sponsor, Perceptive, the Freenome Holders or any of their respective Permitted Transferees, as applicable. If withdrawn, a demand for an Underwritten Offering shall constitute a demand for an Underwritten Offering by the withdrawing Demanding Holder for purposes of Section 2.1.4, unless such Demanding Holder reimburses PCSC for all Registration Expenses with respect to such Underwritten Offering (or, if there is more than one Demanding Holder, a pro rata portion of such Registration Expenses based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Demanding Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering); provided that, if the Sponsor, Perceptive, or a Freenome Holder elects to continue an Underwritten Offering pursuant to the proviso in the immediately preceding sentence, such Underwritten Offering shall instead count as an Underwritten Offering demanded by the Sponsor, Perceptive, or such Freenome Holder, as applicable, for purposes of Section 2.1.4. Following the receipt of any Withdrawal Notice, PCSC shall promptly forward such Withdrawal Notice to any other Holders that had elected to participate in such Underwritten Offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, PCSC shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with an Underwritten Offering prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.1.6, other than if a Demanding Holder elects to pay such Registration Expenses pursuant to the second sentence of this Section 2.1.6.
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2.2 Piggyback Registration.
2.2.1 Piggyback Rights. Subject to Section 2.4.3, if any Holder proposes to conduct a registered offering of, or if PCSC proposes to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act with respect to the Registration of, equity securities, or securities or other obligations exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into equity securities, for the account of stockholders of PCSC (or by PCSC and by the stockholders of PCSC including, without limitation, an Underwritten Offering pursuant to Section 2.1), other than a Registration Statement (or any registered offering with respect thereto) (i) filed in connection with any employee stock option or other benefit plan, (ii) pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (or similar form that relates to a transaction subject to Rule 145 under the Securities Act or any successor rule thereto), (iii) for an offering of debt that is convertible into equity securities of PCSC, (iv) for a dividend reinvestment plan, (v) for an exchange offer or offering of securities solely to PCSC’s existing securityholders, (vi) for a rights offering, (vii) for an equity line of credit or an at-the-market offering of securities, (viii) a Block Trade or (ix) an Other Coordinated Offering, then PCSC shall give written notice of such proposed offering to all of the Holders of Registrable Securities as soon as practicable but not less than five (5) days before the anticipated filing date of such Registration Statement or, in the case of an Underwritten Offering pursuant to a Shelf Registration, the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used for marketing such offering, which notice shall (A) describe the amount and type of securities to be included in such offering, the intended method(s) of distribution, and the name of the proposed managing Underwriter or Underwriters, if any, in such offering, and (B) offer to all of the Holders of Registrable Securities the opportunity to include in such registered offering such number of Registrable Securities as such Holders may request in writing within seven (7) days after receipt of such written notice (such registered offering, a “Piggyback Registration”); provided, in the case of an “overnight” or “bought” offering, such requests must be made by the Holders within two (2) Business Days after delivery of any such notice by PCSC; provided further that if PCSC has been advised in writing by the managing Underwriter(s) that the inclusion of Registrable Securities for sale for the benefit of the Holders will have an adverse effect on the price, timing, or distribution of PCSC Shares in an Underwritten Offering, then (1) if no Registrable Securities can be included in the Underwritten Offering in the opinion of the managing Underwriter(s), PCSC shall not be required to offer such opportunity to such Holders or (2) if any Registrable Securities can be included in the Underwritten Offering in the opinion of the managing Underwriter(s), then the amount of Registrable Securities to be offered for the accounts of Holders shall be determined based on the provisions of Section 2.2.2. Subject to the foregoing proviso and to Section 2.2.2, PCSC shall, in good faith, cause such Registrable Securities to be included in such Piggyback Registration and, if applicable, shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the managing Underwriter or Underwriters of such Piggyback Registration to permit the Registrable Securities requested by the Holders pursuant to this Section 2.2.1 to be included therein on the same terms and conditions as any similar securities of PCSC included in such registered offering and to permit the sale or other disposition of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof. The inclusion of any Holder’s Registrable Securities in a Piggyback Registration shall be subject to such Holder agreement to enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the Underwriter(s) selected for such Underwritten Offering.
2.2.2 Reduction of Piggyback Registration. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an Underwritten Offering that is to be a Piggyback Registration, in good faith, advises PCSC and the Holders of Registrable Securities participating in the Piggyback Registration in writing that the dollar amount or number of PCSC Shares or other equity securities that PCSC desires to sell, taken together with (i) the PCSC Shares or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been demanded pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, (ii) the Registrable Securities as to which registration has been requested pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof, and (iii) the PCSC Shares or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, exceeds the Maximum Number of Securities, then:
(a) if the Registration or registered offering is undertaken for PCSC’s account, PCSC shall include in any such Registration or registered offering (A) first, the PCSC Shares or other equity securities that PCSC desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (B) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (A), the Registrable Securities of Holders exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.2.1, pro rata, based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that
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the Holders have requested to be included in such Underwritten Offering, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (C) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the PCSC Shares or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities;
(b) if the Registration or registered offering is pursuant to a demand by persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities, then PCSC shall include in any such Registration or registered offering (A) first, the PCSC Shares or other equity securities, if any, of such requesting persons or entities, other than the Holders of Registrable Securities, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (B) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (A), the Registrable Securities of Holders exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.2.1, pro rata, based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that the Holders have requested to be included in such Underwritten Offering, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (C) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the PCSC Shares or other equity securities that PCSC desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (D) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A), (B) and (C), the PCSC Shares or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and
(c) if the Registration or registered offering and Underwritten Offering is pursuant to a request by Holder(s) of Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.1 hereof, then PCSC shall include in any such Registration or registered offering securities in the priority set forth in Section 2.1.5.
2.2.3 Piggyback Registration Withdrawal. Any Holder of Registrable Securities (other than a Demanding Holder, whose right to withdraw from an Underwritten Offering, and related obligations, shall be governed by Section 2.1.6) shall have the right to withdraw from a Piggyback Registration for any or no reason whatsoever upon written notification to PCSC and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of his, her or its intention to withdraw from such Piggyback Registration prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement filed with the Commission with respect to such Piggyback Registration or, in the case of a Piggyback Registration pursuant to a Shelf Registration, the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement with respect to such Piggyback Registration used for marketing such transaction. PCSC (whether on its own good faith determination or as the result of a request for withdrawal by persons or entities pursuant to separate written contractual obligations) may withdraw a Registration Statement filed with the Commission in connection with a Piggyback Registration (which, in no circumstance, shall include a Shelf) at any time prior to the effectiveness of such Registration Statement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement (other than Section 2.1.6), PCSC shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with the Piggyback Registration prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.2.3.
2.2.4 Unlimited Piggyback Registration Rights. For purposes of clarity, subject to Section 2.1.6, any Piggyback Registration effected pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof shall not be counted as a demand for an Underwritten Offering under Section 2.1.4 hereof.
2.3 Market Stand-off. In connection with any Underwritten Offering of equity securities of PCSC (other than a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering) in which the Holder participates, if requested by the managing Underwriters, each such Holder that is (a) an executive officer, (b) a director or (c) Holder in excess of five percent (5%) of the outstanding PCSC Shares (and for which it is customary for such a Holder to agree to a lock-up) agrees that it shall not Transfer any PCSC Shares or other equity securities of PCSC (other than those included in such offering pursuant to this Agreement), without the prior written consent of PCSC, during the ninety (90)-day period (or such shorter time agreed to by the managing Underwriters) beginning on the date of pricing of such offering, except as expressly permitted by such lock-up agreement or in the event the managing Underwriters otherwise agree by written consent. Each such Holder agrees to execute a customary lock-up agreement in favor of the Underwriters to such effect (in each case on substantially the same terms and conditions as all such Holders).
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2.4 Block Trades; Other Coordinated Offerings.
2.4.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article II, but subject to Section 3.4, at any time and from time to time when an effective Shelf is on file with the Commission, at any time and from time to time following the expiration of the Lock-up Period (if applicable), if a Demanding Holder wishes to engage in (a) an underwritten registered offering not involving a “roadshow”, an offer commonly known as a “block trade” (a “Block Trade”), or (b) an “at the market” or similar registered offering through a broker, sales agent or distribution agent, whether as agent or principal (an “Other Coordinated Offering”), in each case, (x) with a total offering price reasonably expected to exceed $30,000,000 in the aggregate or (y) with respect to all remaining Registrable Securities held by the Demanding Holder, then such Demanding Holder shall notify PCSC of the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering at least five (5) Business Days prior to the day such offering is to commence and PCSC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering; provided that the Demanding Holders representing a majority of the Registrable Securities wishing to engage in the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall use commercially reasonable efforts to work with PCSC and any Underwriters, brokers, sales agents or placement agents prior to making such request in order to facilitate preparation of the registration statement, prospectus and other offering documentation related to the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering.
2.4.2 Prior to the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used in connection with a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering, a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall have the right to submit a Withdrawal Notice to PCSC, the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) and any brokers, sales agents or placement agents (if any) of their intention to withdraw from such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, PCSC shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.4.2.
2.4.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Section 2.2 shall not apply to a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering initiated by a Demanding Holder pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4.4 The Demanding Holder in a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall have the right to select the Underwriters and any brokers, sales agents or placement agents (if any) for such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering (in each case, which shall consist of one or more reputable nationally recognized investment banks).
2.4.5 The (i) Sponsor and Perceptive may demand no more than two (2) Block Trades or Other Coordinated Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.4 in any twelve (12) month period, and (ii) the Freenome Holders (excluding any Freenome Holders that are affiliated with Perceptive), may demand no more than six (6) Block Trades or Other Coordinated Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.4 in any twelve (12) month period. For the avoidance of doubt, any Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering effected pursuant to this Section 2.4 shall not be counted as a demand for an Underwritten Offering pursuant to Section 2.1.4 hereof.
ARTICLE III
PCSC PROCEDURES
3.1 General Procedures. If at any time PCSC is required to effect the Registration of Registrable Securities hereunder, PCSC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to effect such Registration to permit the sale of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended plan of distribution thereof, and pursuant thereto PCSC shall:
3.1.1 prepare and file with the Commission as soon as reasonably practicable a Registration Statement with respect to such Registrable Securities and use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective and remain effective until all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement are sold in accordance with the intended plan of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or have ceased to be Registrable Securities;
3.1.2 prepare and file with the Commission such amendments and post-effective amendments to the Registration Statement, and such supplements to the Prospectus, as may be reasonably requested by any Holder that holds at least five percent (5%) of the Registrable Securities registered on such Registration Statement or any Underwriter of Registrable Securities or as may be required by the rules, regulations or instructions applicable to
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the registration form used by PCSC or by the Securities Act or rules and regulations thereunder to keep the Registration Statement effective until all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement are sold in accordance with the intended plan of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or supplement to the Prospectus or have ceased to be Registrable Securities;
3.1.3 in connection with the filing of a Registration Statement or Prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, upon the reasonable request of a Holder, furnish without charge to the Underwriters, if any, and the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration, and such Holders’ legal counsel, (i) excerpts of such Registration Statement naming such Holders or Underwriters, and the section entitled “Plan of Distribution”, “Underwriting” or similar sections, (ii) each amendment and supplement to such Registration Statement (in each case including all exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein), (iii) the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement (including each preliminary Prospectus), and (iv) such other documents as the Underwriters and the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration or the legal counsel for any such Holders may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such Holders; provided, that, in no event shall PCSC be required to delay or postpone the filing of such Registration Statement as a result of or in connection with a Holder’s review; and provided, further, that PCSC shall have no obligation to furnish any documents publicly filed or furnished with the Commission pursuant to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (“EDGAR”);
3.1.4 prior to any public offering of Registrable Securities, use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement under such securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement (in light of their intended plan of distribution) may request (or provide evidence satisfactory to such Holders that the Registrable Securities are exempt from such registration or qualification) and (ii) take such action necessary to cause such Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental authorities as may be necessary by virtue of the business and operations of PCSC and do any and all other acts and things that may be necessary or advisable to enable the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that PCSC shall not be required to qualify generally to do business or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify or take any action to which it would be subject to general service of process or taxation in any such jurisdiction where it is not then otherwise so subject;
3.1.5 cause all such Registrable Securities to be listed on each national securities exchange on which similar securities issued by PCSC are then listed;
3.1.6 provide a transfer agent and registrar for all such Registrable Securities no later than the effective date of such Registration Statement;
3.1.7 advise each seller of such Registrable Securities, promptly after it shall receive notice or obtain knowledge thereof, of the issuance of any stop order by the Commission suspending the effectiveness of such Registration Statement or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose and promptly use its commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or to obtain its withdrawal if such stop order should be issued;
3.1.8 notify the selling Holders at any time when a Prospectus relating to such Registration Statement is required to be delivered under the Securities Act, of the happening of any event as a result of which the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement, as then in effect, includes a Misstatement, and then to correct such Misstatement as set forth in Section 3.4;
3.1.9 in the event of an Underwritten Offering, a Block Trade, an Other Coordinated Offering, or sale by a broker, placement agent or sales agent pursuant to such Registration, in each of the following cases to the extent customary for a transaction of its type, permit a representative of the Holders, the Underwriters or other financial institutions facilitating such Underwritten Offering, Block Trade, Other Coordinated Offering or other sale pursuant to such Registration, if any, and any attorney, consultant or accountant retained by such Holders or Underwriter to participate, at each such person’s or entity’s own expense, in the preparation of the Registration Statement, and cause PCSC’s officers, directors and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by
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any such representative, Underwriter, financial institution, attorney, consultant or accountant in connection with the Registration; provided, however, that such representatives, Underwriters or financial institutions agree to confidentiality arrangements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to PCSC, prior to the release or disclosure of any such information;
3.1.10 obtain a “cold comfort” letter (including a bring-down letter dated as of the date the Registrable Securities are delivered for sale pursuant to such Registration) from PCSC’s independent registered public accountants in the event of an Underwritten Offering or a Block Trade pursuant to such Registration (subject to such placement agent or sales agent providing such certification or representation reasonably requested by PCSC’s independent registered public accountants and PCSC’s counsel) in customary form and covering such matters of the type customarily covered by “cold comfort” letters for a transaction of its type as the managing Underwriter may reasonably request, and reasonably satisfactory to a majority-in-interest of the participating Holders;
3.1.11 in the event of an Underwritten Offering or a Block Trade pursuant to such Registration, on the date the Registrable Securities are delivered for sale pursuant to such Registration, to the extent customary for a transaction of its type, obtain an opinion and negative assurance letter, dated such date, of counsel representing PCSC for the purposes of such Registration, addressed to the participating Holders, the broker, placement agents or sales agent, if any, and the Underwriters, if any, covering such legal matters with respect to the Registration in respect of which such opinion is being given as the participating Holders, broker, placement agent, sales agent or Underwriter may reasonably request and as are customarily included in such opinions and negative assurance letters;
3.1.12 in the event of any Underwritten Offering or a Block Trade, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting or other purchase or sales agreement, in usual and customary form, with the managing Underwriter of such offering or sale;
3.1.13 make available to its security holders, as soon as reasonably practicable, an earnings statement covering the period of at least twelve (12) months beginning with the first day of PCSC’s first full calendar quarter after the effective date of the Registration Statement which satisfies the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and Rule 158 thereunder (or any successor rule then in effect), which requirement will be deemed satisfied if PCSC timely files Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K as may be required to be filed under the Exchange Act and otherwise complies with Rule 158 under the Securities Act;
3.1.14 with respect to an Underwritten Offering pursuant to Section 2.1.4, use its commercially reasonable efforts to make available senior executives of PCSC to participate in customary “road show” presentations that may be reasonably requested by the Underwriter in such Underwritten Offering; and
3.1.15 otherwise, in good faith, cooperate reasonably with, and take such customary actions as may reasonably be requested by the participating Holders, consistent with the terms of this Agreement, in connection with such Registration.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, PCSC shall not be required to provide any documents or information to an Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent if such Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent has not then been named with respect to the applicable Underwritten Offering or other offering involving a registration as an Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent, as applicable.
3.2 Registration Expenses. The Registration Expenses of all Registrations shall be borne by PCSC. It is acknowledged by the Holders that the Holders shall bear all incremental selling expenses relating to the sale of Registrable Securities, such as Underwriters’ commissions and discounts, brokerage fees, Underwriter marketing costs and, other than as set forth in the definition of “Registration Expenses,” all fees and expenses of any legal counsel representing the Holders.
3.3 Requirements for Participation in Registration Statement and Underwritten Offerings. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if any Holder does not provide PCSC with its requested Holder Information, PCSC may exclude such Holder’s Registrable Securities from the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus if PCSC determines, based on the advice of counsel, that it is necessary or advisable to include such information in the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus and such Holder continues thereafter to withhold such information. In addition, no person or entity may participate in any Underwritten Offering or other offering for equity securities of PCSC pursuant to a Registration initiated by PCSC hereunder unless such person or entity (i) agrees to sell such person’s or entity’s securities on the basis provided in any underwriting, sales, distribution or placement arrangements approved
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by PCSC and (ii) completes and executes all customary questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, lock-up agreements, underwriting or other agreements and other customary documents as may be reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting, sales, distribution or placement arrangements provided that such Holder shall only be subject to the restrictions set forth in any such lock-up agreements if the directors and officers of PCSC are subject to a lock-up obligation to the Underwriters managing the offering and the length of such lock-up for such Holder shall be no longer than the shortest lock-up of any such directors and officers; provided, further, that if PCSC or the Underwriters managing the offering waive or shorten the lock-up period for any of PCSC’s officers, directors or stockholders, then (i) all Holders subject to such lock-up shall receive notice of such waiver or modification no later than two (2) business days following such waiver or modification, and (ii) such lock-up will be similarly waived pro rata or shortened for each such Holder. For the avoidance of doubt, the exclusion of a Holder’s Registrable Securities as a result of this Section 3.3 shall not affect the registration of the other Registrable Securities to be included in such Registration.
3.4 Suspension of Sales; Adverse Disclosure; Restrictions on Registration Rights.
3.4.1 Upon receipt of written notice from PCSC that a Registration Statement or Prospectus contains a Misstatement, each of the Holders shall forthwith discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities until it has received copies of a supplemented or amended Prospectus correcting the Misstatement (it being understood that PCSC hereby covenants to prepare and file such supplement or amendment as soon as reasonably practicable after the time of such notice), or until it is advised in writing by PCSC that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed.
3.4.2 Subject to Section 3.4.4, if the filing, initial effectiveness or continued use of a Registration Statement in respect of any Registration at any time would (a) require PCSC to make an Adverse Disclosure, (b) require the inclusion in such Registration Statement of financial statements that are unavailable to PCSC, or (c) in the good faith judgment of the majority of the PCSC Board such Registration, be seriously detrimental to PCSC and the majority of the PCSC Board concludes as a result that it is essential to defer such filing, initial effectiveness or continued use at such time, PCSC may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders (which notice shall not specify the nature of the event giving rise to such delay or suspension), delay the filing or initial effectiveness of, or suspend use of, such Registration Statement for the shortest period of time determined in good faith by PCSC to be necessary for such purpose. In the event PCSC exercises its rights under this Section 3.4.2, the Holders agree to suspend, immediately upon their receipt of the notice referred to above, their use of the Prospectus relating to any Registration in connection with any sale or offer to sell Registrable Securities until such Holder receives written notice from PCSC that such sales or offers of Registrable Securities may be resumed, and in each case maintain the confidentiality of such notice and its contents.
3.4.3 Subject to Section 3.4.4, (a) during the period starting with the date thirty (30) days prior to PCSC’s good faith estimate of the date of the filing of, and ending on a date ninety (90) days after the effective date of, a PCSC-initiated Registration and provided that PCSC continues to actively employ, in good faith, all commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the applicable Shelf Registration, or (b) if, pursuant to Section 2.1.4, Holders have requested an Underwritten Offering and PCSC and Holders are unable to obtain the commitment of underwriters to firmly underwrite such offering, PCSC may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders, delay any other registered offering pursuant to Section 2.1.4 or 2.4.
3.4.4 The right to delay or suspend any filing, initial effectiveness or continued use of a Registration Statement pursuant to Section 3.4.2 or a registered offering pursuant to Section 3.4.3 shall be exercised by PCSC, in the aggregate, on not more than two (2) occasions or for more than sixty (60) consecutive calendar days during any twelve (12)-month period.
3.5 Reporting Obligations. As long as any Holder shall own Registrable Securities, PCSC, at all times while it shall be a reporting company under the Exchange Act, covenants to file timely (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by PCSC after the date hereof pursuant to Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and to promptly furnish the Holders with true and complete copies of all such filings; provided that any documents publicly filed or furnished with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR shall be deemed to have been furnished or delivered to the Holders pursuant to this Section 3.5. PCSC further covenants that it shall take such further action as any Holder may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable such Holder to sell PCSC Shares held by such Holder without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor rule then in effect). Upon the request of any Holder, PCSC shall deliver to such Holder a written certification of a duly authorized officer as to whether it has complied with such requirements.
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3.6 Restrictive Legend Removal.
3.6.1 At any time and from time to time in connection with a bona-fide sale of Registrable Securities effected in compliance with the requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act or through any broker-dealer sale transactions described in the plan of distribution set forth within any prospectus and pursuant to the Registration Statement of which such prospectus forms a part, PCSC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, subject to the receipt of customary documentation required from the holder of the applicable Registrable Securities and broker in connection therewith and compliance with applicable laws, (i) promptly instruct its transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends applicable to the Registrable Securities being sold and (ii) cause its legal counsel to deliver the necessary legal opinions, if any, to the transfer agent in connection with the instruction under subclause (i). PCSC shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent, its legal counsel (including for purposes of giving the opinion referenced herein) and all DTC fees associated with such issuance and the Holder shall be responsible for its fees or costs associated with such removal of such restrictive legends (including its legal fees or costs of its legal counsel).
3.6.2 With a view to making available to each Holder of Registrable Securities the benefits of Rule 144 that permit the Holder to sell securities of PCSC to the public without registration, PCSC agrees, for so long as any Holder holds Registrable Securities, to:
(a) use commercially reasonable efforts to make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144; and
(b) use commercially reasonable efforts to file with the Commission in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of PCSC under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act so long as PCSC remains subject to such requirements and the filing of such reports and other documents as may be required pursuant to the applicable provisions of Rule 144.
ARTICLE IV
INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION
4.1 Indemnification.
4.1.1 PCSC agrees to indemnify, to the extent permitted by law, each Holder of Registrable Securities, its officers, directors and agents and each person or entity who controls such Holder (within the meaning of the Securities Act), against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable and documented outside attorneys’ fees) resulting from any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained in or incorporated by reference in any Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (in the case of a Prospectus, in light of the circumstances in which they were made), except insofar as the same are caused by or contained in any information or affidavit so furnished in writing to PCSC by such Holder expressly for use therein.
4.1.2 In connection with any Registration Statement in which a Holder of Registrable Securities is participating, such Holder shall furnish (or cause to be furnished) to PCSC in writing such information and affidavits as PCSC reasonably requests for use in connection with any such Registration Statement or Prospectus (the “Holder Information”) and, to the extent permitted by law, shall indemnify PCSC, its directors, officers and agents and each person or entity who controls PCSC (within the meaning of the Securities Act) against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable and documented outside attorneys’ fees) resulting from any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained or incorporated by reference in any Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (in the case of a Prospectus, in light of the circumstances in which they were made), but only to the extent that such untrue statement is contained in (or not contained in, in the case of an omission) any information or affidavit so furnished in writing by or on behalf of such Holder expressly for use therein; provided, however, that the obligation to indemnify shall be several, not joint and several, among such Holders of Registrable Securities, and the liability of each such Holder of Registrable Securities shall be in proportion to and limited to the net proceeds received by such
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Holder from the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement. The Holders of Registrable Securities shall indemnify the Underwriters, their officers, directors and each person or entity who controls such Underwriters (within the meaning of the Securities Act) to the same extent as provided in the foregoing with respect to indemnification of PCSC.
4.1.3 Any person or entity entitled to indemnification herein shall (i) give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided that the failure to give prompt notice shall not impair any person’s or entity’s right to indemnification hereunder to the extent such failure has not materially prejudiced the indemnifying party) and (ii) unless in such indemnified party’s reasonable judgment a conflict of interest between such indemnified and indemnifying parties may exist with respect to such claim, permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If such defense is assumed, the indemnifying party shall not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the indemnified party without its consent (but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). An indemnifying party who is not entitled to, or elects not to, assume the defense of a claim shall not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel (plus one local counsel if necessary in the reasonable judgment of the indemnified party) for all parties indemnified by such indemnifying party with respect to such claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of any indemnified party a conflict of interest may exist between such indemnified party and any other of such indemnified parties with respect to such claim. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which cannot be settled in all respects by the payment of money (and such money is so paid by the indemnifying party pursuant to the terms of such settlement) or which settlement includes a statement or admission of fault and culpability on the part of such indemnified party or which settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.
4.1.4 The indemnification provided for under this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the indemnified party or any officer, director or controlling person or entity of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of securities. PCSC and each Holder of Registrable Securities participating in an offering also agrees to make such provisions as are reasonably requested by any indemnified party for contribution to such party in the event PCSC’s or such Holder’s indemnification is unavailable for any reason.
4.1.5 If the indemnification provided under Section 4.1 from the indemnifying party is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party in respect of any losses, claims, damages, liabilities and documented out-of-pocket expenses referred to herein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying the indemnified party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and documented out-of-pocket expenses in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by (or not made by, in the case of an omission), or relates to information supplied by (or not supplied by in the case of an omission), such indemnifying party or indemnified party, and the indemnifying party’s and indemnified party’s relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action; provided, however, that the liability of any Holder under this Section 4.1.5 shall be limited to the amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder in such offering giving rise to such liability. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses or other liabilities referred to above shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 above, any legal or other fees, charges or out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 4.1.5 were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation, which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this Section 4.1.5. No person or entity guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution pursuant to this Section 4.1.5 from any person or entity who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.
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ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Notices. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) when delivered in person, (ii) when delivered after posting in the United States mail having been sent registered or certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) when delivered by FedEx or other nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or (iv) when delivered by email, during normal business hours on a Business Day and otherwise as of the opening of the immediately following Business Day, in each case, addressed to the intended recipient at its address specified on the signature page hereof or to such electronic mail address or address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section 5.1.
5.2 Assignment; No Third Party Beneficiaries.
5.2.1 This Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of PCSC hereunder may not be assigned or delegated by PCSC in whole or in part.
5.2.2 Subject to Section 5.2.4 and Section 5.2.5, this Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of a Holder hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part to such Holder’s Permitted Transferees to which it transfers Registrable Securities; provided that with respect to the Freenome Holders, the Sponsor, Perceptive, and the PCSC Existing Investors, the rights hereunder that are personal to such Holders may not be assigned or delegated in whole or in part, except that each of the Holders shall be permitted to transfer its rights hereunder to one or more affiliates or any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of such Holder, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include a transfer of its rights in connection with a distribution of any Registrable Securities held by such Holder to its members (it being understood that no such transfer shall reduce or multiply any rights of such Holder or such transferees).
5.2.3 This Agreement and the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties and its successors and the permitted assigns of the Holders, which shall include Permitted Transferees.
5.2.4 This Agreement shall not confer any rights or benefits on any persons or entities that are not parties hereto, other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
5.2.5 No assignment by any party hereto of such party’s rights, duties and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon or obligate PCSC unless and until PCSC shall have received (i) written notice of such assignment as provided in Section 5.1 hereof and (ii) the written agreement of the assignee, in a form reasonably satisfactory to PCSC, to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement (which may be accomplished by an addendum or certificate of joinder to this Agreement, including the joinder in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto). Any transfer or assignment made other than as provided in this Section 5.2 shall be null and void.
5.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or electronic mail or in .pdf) and by different parties in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts so executed and delivered shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same agreement.
5.4 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement, and any claim or cause of action hereunder based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement (whether based on law, in equity, in contract, in tort or any other theory) or the negotiation, execution, performance or enforcement of this Agreement, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws that would otherwise require the application of the law of any other state. The parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement must be brought exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (collectively the “Designated Courts”). Each party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or proceeding with respect to this Agreement may be brought in any other forum. Each party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction, and any objection which such party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding in any Designated Court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the parties also agrees that delivery of any
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process, summons, notice or document to a party hereof in compliance with Section 5.1 of this Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or proceeding in a Designated Court with respect to any matters to which the parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.
5.5 TRIAL BY JURY. EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY OR ANY AFFILIATE OF ANY OTHER SUCH PARTY, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY PROVISION HEREOF. THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT.
5.6 Amendments and Modifications. Upon the written consent of (a) PCSC and (b) the Holders of a majority of the total Registrable Securities, compliance with any of the provisions, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement may be waived, or any of such provisions, covenants or conditions may be amended or modified; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendment hereto or waiver hereof shall also require the written consent of Perceptive so long as Perceptive and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities representing at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding PCSC Shares and (ii) a Freenome Holder, for so long as such Freenome Holder and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities representing at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding PCSC Shares; and provided, further, that any amendment hereto or waiver hereof that adversely affects one Holder, solely in its capacity as a holder of the shares of capital stock of PCSC, in a manner that is materially different from the other Holders (in such capacity) shall require the consent of the Holder so affected. No course of dealing between any Holder or PCSC and any other party hereto or any failure or delay on the part of a Holder or PCSC in exercising any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any rights or remedies of any Holder or PCSC. No single or partial exercise of any rights or remedies under this Agreement by a party shall operate as a waiver or preclude the exercise of any other rights or remedies hereunder or thereunder by such party.
5.7 Other Registration Rights. Other than as provided in the (i) Private Placement Shares Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2024, between PCSC and the Sponsor and (ii) any subscription agreement entered into by PCSC and the investors party thereto in connection with a PIPE Investment, PCSC represents and warrants that no person or entity, other than a Holder of Registrable Securities, has any right to require PCSC to register any securities of PCSC for sale or to include such securities of PCSC in any Registration Statement filed by PCSC for the sale of securities for its own account or for the account of any other person or entity. PCSC hereby agrees and covenants that it will not grant rights to register any PCSC Shares (or securities convertible into or exchangeable for PCSC Shares) pursuant to the Securities Act that are more favorable, pari passu or senior to those granted to the Holders hereunder without (a) the prior written consent of (i) Perceptive, for so long as Perceptive and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities representing at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding PCSC Shares and (ii) a Freenome Holder, for so long as such Freenome Holder and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities representing at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding PCSC Shares or (b) granting economically and legally equivalent rights to the Holders hereunder such that the Holders shall receive the benefit of such more favorable or senior terms and/or conditions. Further, PCSC represents and warrants that this Agreement supersedes any other registration rights agreement or agreement with similar terms and conditions and in the event of a conflict between any such agreement or agreements and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
5.8 Term. This Agreement shall terminate on the earlier of (a) the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date of this Agreement and (b) with respect to any Holder, on the date that such Holder no longer holds any Registrable Securities. The provisions of Sections 3.5 and Article IV shall survive any termination.
5.9 Holder Information. Each Holder agrees, if requested in writing, to represent to PCSC the total number of Registrable Securities held by such Holder in order for PCSC to make determinations hereunder.
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5.10 Severability. It is the desire and intent of the parties that the provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies applied in each jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought. Accordingly, if any particular provision of this Agreement shall be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable for any reason, such provision, as to such jurisdiction, shall be ineffective, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such provision could be more narrowly drawn so as not to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable in such jurisdiction, it shall, as to such jurisdiction, be so narrowly drawn, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.
5.11 Entire Agreement; Restatement. This Agreement constitutes the full and entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. Upon the Closing, the Original RSRA shall no longer be of any force or effect.
5.12 Adjustments. If, and as often as, there are any changes in the Registrable Securities by way of stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification, or through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or sale, or by any other means, appropriate adjustment shall be made in the provisions of this Agreement, as may be required, so that the rights, privileges, duties and obligations hereunder shall continue with respect to the Registrable Securities as so changed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.
 
PCSC:
 
 
 
 
FREENOME, INC.
 
 
 
 
By:
 
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
Address for Notices:
 
 
 
 
COMPANY:
 
 
 
 
FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
 
 
 
 
By:
 
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
Address for Notices:
 
 
 
 
SPONSOR:
 
 
 
 
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS
 
 
 
 
By:
 
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
Address for Notices:
 
 
 
 
PERCEPTIVE:
 
 
 
 
[•]
 
 
 
 
By:
 
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
Address for Notices:
[Signature Page to Investor Rights Agreement]
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PCSC EXISTING INVESTORS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
[•]
 
 
Address for Notices:
 
 
 
 
FREENOME HOLDERS:
 
 
 
 
[Entity Freenome Holders]
 
 
 
 
By:
 
 
 
Name:
 
 
Title:
 
 
Address for Notices:
 
 
 
 
 
 
[Individual Freenome Holders]
 
Address for Notices:
[Signature Page to Investor Rights Agreement]
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Exhibit A

INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT JOINDER
The undersigned is executing and delivering this joinder (this “Joinder”) pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, dated as of [•], 2026 (as the same may hereafter be amended, the “Investor Rights Agreement”), among Freenome, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the other persons or entities named as parties therein. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings provided in the Investor Rights Agreement.
By executing and delivering this Joinder to the Company, and upon acceptance hereof by the Company upon the execution of a counterpart hereof, the undersigned hereby agrees to become a party to, to be bound by, and to comply with the Investor Rights Agreement as a Holder of Registrable Securities in the same manner as if the undersigned were an original signatory to the Investor Rights Agreement, and the undersigned’s PCSC Shares shall be included as Registrable Securities under the Investor Rights Agreement to the extent provided therein.
Accordingly, the undersigned has executed and delivered this Joinder as of the     day of    , 20.
 
 
 
Signature of Stockholder
 
 
 
 
 
 
Print Name of Stockholder
 
Its:
 
 
 
 
Address:
 
 
 
 
 
Agreed and Accepted as of   , 20  
 
 
 
 
[•]
 
 
 
 
By:
 
 
Name:
 
 
Its:
 
 
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Annex F
Agreed Form
FORM OF LOCK-UP AGREEMENT
This Lock-Up Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of [•], 2026, by and among [•], a Delaware corporation (“PubCo” or “PCSC”) (formerly known as Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company, prior to its domestication as a Delaware corporation), Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings, a Cayman Islands exempted limited company (the “Sponsor”), certain investment vehicles of Perceptive Advisors, LLC listed in the signature pages hereto (collectively, “Perceptive”), certain existing stockholders of the PCSC listed in the signature pages hereto (the “PCSC Existing Investors”), certain existing stockholders of the Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) listed in the signature pages hereto (the “Company Existing Stockholders”) and other persons and entities (collectively with the Sponsor, Perceptive, the PCSC Existing Investors, Company Existing Stockholders and any person or entity who hereafter becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 3 of this Agreement, the “Holders” and each, a “Holder”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, PubCo is party to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2025 (as it may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among PubCo, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo (“Merger Sub I”), StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo (“Merger Sub II”, together with Merger Sub I, the “Merger Subs”), and the Company, pursuant to which, on [•], 2026, PCSC de-registered in the Cayman Islands and transferred by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”) and, on [•], 2026, Merger Sub I merged with and into the Company (the “First Merger”), and the surviving entity merged with and into Merger Sub II (the “Second Merger” and together with the First Merger, the “Mergers”, and together with the Domestication and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the “Transactions”), with Merger Sub II surviving the Mergers as a wholly owned subsidiary of PubCo;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, PCSC caused the Domestication to occur in accordance with Section 388 of the DGCL and Part Twelve of the Cayman Islands Companies Act (2025 Revision), in connection with which each PCSC Class A Share, PCSC Class B Share and PCSC Preference Share that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Domestication (for the avoidance of doubt, after effecting the PCSC Shareholder Redemptions) were converted into one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of PubCo (the “Common Stock”); and
WHEREAS, in connection with the Transactions, the parties hereto wish to set forth herein certain understandings between such parties with respect to restrictions on the transfer of the shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1.
Subject to the exceptions set forth in Section 3, each Holder shall not, without the prior written consent of the board of directors of PubCo, Transfer any Lock-up Shares until the end of the Lock-up Period.
2.
As used herein:
(a)
the term “Lock-up Period” means the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the date six (6) months after the Closing Date.
(b)
the term “Lock-up Shares” means any shares of Common Stock held by a Holder immediately after the Closing, not including the Common Stock issued or purchased pursuant to those certain subscription agreements by and between PCSC and Holders, dated as of December 5, 2025.
(c)
the term “Transfer” means (i) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, assign, transfer (including by operation of law), hypothecate, pledge, distribute, grant any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, file (or participate in the filing of) a registration statement with the SEC or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within
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the meaning of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with respect to any Lock-up Shares, (ii) deposit any Lock-up Shares into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or arrangement or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect thereto that is inconsistent with this Agreement, (iii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any Lock-up Shares, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, or (iv) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clauses (i) through (iii);
(d)
the term “Permitted Transferees” means, prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Lock-up Holder is permitted to transfer such shares of Common Stock prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period pursuant to paragraph 3; and
3.
The restrictions set forth in paragraph 1 shall not apply to:
(a)
a Transfer to PubCo’s officers or directors, any affiliate or family member of any of PubCo’s officers or directors, any members or partners of the Holder or their affiliates, any affiliates of the Holder, or any employees of such affiliates;
(b)
in the case of an individual, a Transfer by gift to a member of the individual’s immediate family (as defined below), or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the individual or a member of the individual’s immediate family or an affiliate of such person, or to a charitable organization;
(c)
in the case of an individual, Transfers by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual;
(d)
in the case of an individual, Transfers by operation of law or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order;
(e)
in the case of an individual, Transfers to a partnership, limited liability company or other entity of which the undersigned and/or the immediate family (as defined below) of the undersigned are the legal and beneficial owner of all of the outstanding equity securities or similar interests;
(f)
in the case of an entity, Transfers to any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of such entity, or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates;
(g)
in the case of an entity that is a trust, Transfers to a trustor or beneficiary of the trust or to the estate of a beneficiary of such trust;
(h)
in the case of an entity, Transfers by virtue of the laws of the entity’s jurisdiction of formation or incorporation or the entity’s organizational documents upon dissolution of the entity;
(i)
Transfers to any other Holders, any affiliates of such other Holders or their Permitted Transferees or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates;
(j)
the exercise of stock options or warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock or the vesting of stock awards of Common Stock and any related transfer of shares of Common Stock to PubCo in connection therewith (x) deemed to occur upon the “cashless” or “net” exercise of such options or warrants or (y) for the purpose of paying the exercise price of such options or warrants or for paying taxes due as a result of the exercise of such options or warrants, the vesting of such options, warrants or stock awards, or as a result of the vesting of such shares of Common Stock, it being understood that all shares of Common Stock received upon such exercise, vesting or transfer will remain subject to the restrictions of this Agreement during the Lock-Up Period;
(k)
Transfers to PubCo pursuant to any contractual arrangement in effect at the Closing that provides for the repurchase by PubCo or forfeiture of Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock in connection with the termination of the Holder’s service to PubCo;
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(l)
the entry, by the Holder, at any time after the Closing, of any trading plan providing for the sale of shares of Common Stock by the Holder, which trading plan meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-l(c) under the Exchange Act, provided, however, that such plan does not provide for, or permit, the sale of any shares of Common Stock during the Lock-Up Period and no public announcement or filing is voluntarily made or required regarding such plan during the Lock-Up Period; and
(m)
Transfers in connection with a liquidation, merger, stock exchange, reorganization, tender offer approved by PubCo’s board of directors or a duly authorized committee thereof or other similar transaction which results in all of PubCo’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of Common Stock for cash, securities or other property.
provided, however, that (A) in the case of clauses (a) through (g), the transferee(s) of such Transfer must enter into a written agreement, in substantially the form of this Agreement (it being understood that any references to “immediate family” in the agreement executed by such transferee shall expressly refer only to the immediate family of the Holder and not to the immediate family of the transferee), agreeing to be bound by these Transfer restrictions. For purposes of this paragraph 3, “immediate family” shall mean a spouse, domestic partner, child (including by adoption), father, mother, brother or sister of the undersigned, and lineal descendant (including by adoption) of the undersigned or of any of the foregoing persons; and “affiliate” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act.
4.
For the avoidance of doubt, each Holder shall retain all of its rights as a stockholder of PubCo with respect to the Lock-up Shares during the Lock-Up Period, including the right to vote any Lock-up Shares that are entitled to vote.
5.
In furtherance of the foregoing, PubCo, and any duly appointed transfer agent for the registration or transfer of the securities described therein, are hereby authorized to decline to make any transfer of securities if such transfer would constitute a violation or breach of this Agreement, and such purported Transfer shall be null and void ab initio. In addition, during the Lock-Up Period, each certificate or book-entry position evidencing the Lock-Up Shares shall be marked with a legend in substantially the following form, in addition to any other applicable legends:
“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER SET FORTH IN A LOCK-UP AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE ISSUER AND THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF THE SECURITIES (OR THE PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE SECURITIES). A COPY OF SUCH LOCK-UP AGREEMENT WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE BY THE ISSUER TO THE HOLDER HEREOF UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”
6.
PubCo represents that it has not entered into any side letter or agreement with any Holder which provides any rights or benefits to such Holder that are materially more favorable to such Holder than the rights and benefits in this Agreement and will not enter into any such side letter or agreement unless such rights and benefits are also offered to the other Holders. PubCo agrees that this Agreement shall not be amended or modified, and no terms or conditions thereof waived, in a manner that benefits any Holder, unless the terms of such amendment, modification or waiver is also offered to the other Holders.
7.
Notwithstanding the other provisions set forth herein, PubCo’s board of directors may, in its sole discretion, determine to waive, amend, or repeal the restrictions set forth in paragraph 1 above, whether in whole or in part; provided, that any such waiver, amendment or repeal shall (i) not make such restrictions more restrictive or apply for a longer period of time, and (ii) apply to each Holder.
8.
This Agreement, together with the agreements referenced herein, sets forth the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements related thereto (whether written or oral), all of which are merged herein. No provision of this Agreement or any of the agreements referenced herein may be explained or qualified by any agreement, negotiations, understanding, discussion, conduct or course of conduct or by any trade usage. Except as otherwise expressly stated herein or in any of the agreements referenced herein, there is no condition precedent to the effectiveness of any provision hereof or thereof.
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9.
Sections 8.2 (Entire Agreement; Assignment), 8.3 (Amendment), 8.5 (Governing Law), 8.10 (Severability), 8.11 (Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures), 8.13 (No Recourse), 8.15 (Waiver of Jury Trial) and 8.16 (Submission to Jurisdiction) of the Business Combination Agreement are each hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement as set forth herein (including any relevant definitions contained in any such sections), mutatis mutandis.
10.
This Agreement shall terminate on the expiration of the Lock-up Period.
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Agreed Form
In Witness Whereof, each of the parties has duly executed this Lock-Up Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
 
PubCo:
 
 
 
 
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Address for Notices:
 
 
 
 
SPONSOR:
 
 
 
 
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS
 
 
 
 
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Title:
 
 
Address for Notices:
 
 
 
 
PERCEPTIVE:
 
 
 
 
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PCSC EXISTING INVESTORS:
 
 
 
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COMPANY EXISTING STOCKHOLDERS:
 
 
 
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Annex G
FORM OF FREENOME STOCKHOLDER WRITTEN CONSENT
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Annex H
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

FREENOME, INC.
ARTICLE I
The name of the Corporation is Freenome, Inc.
ARTICLE II
The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware is 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, 19801. The name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.
ARTICLE III
The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the DGCL.
ARTICLE IV

CAPITAL STOCK
The total number of shares of capital stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 1,010,000,000, of which (i) 1,000,000,000 shares shall be a class designated as common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), and (ii) 10,000,000 shares shall be a class designated as undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”).
Except as otherwise provided in any certificate of designation of any series of Preferred Stock, the number of authorized shares of the class of Common Stock or Preferred Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares of such class then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority in voting power of the 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 no vote of the holders of any of the Common Stock or the Preferred Stock voting separately as a class shall be required therefor. For the avoidance of doubt, the elimination and reduction of the voting requirements of Section 242 of the DGCL, as permitted by Section 242(d) of the DGCL, shall apply to any amendments to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate”).
The powers, preferences and rights of, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions upon, each class or series of stock shall be determined in accordance with, or as set forth below in, this Article IV.
A. COMMON STOCK
Subject to all the rights, powers and preferences of the Preferred Stock and except as provided by law or in this Certificate (including any certificate of designation of any series of Preferred Stock):
(a) the holders of the Common Stock shall have the exclusive right to vote for the election of directors of the Corporation (the “Directors”) and on all other matters requiring stockholder action, with each outstanding share of Common Stock entitling the holder thereof to one vote on each matter properly submitted to the stockholders of the Corporation for their vote; provided, however, that, except as otherwise required by law, holders of Common Stock, as such, shall not be entitled to vote on any amendment to this Certificate (including any amendment to a certificate of designation of any series of Preferred Stock) that alters or changes the powers, preferences, rights or other terms of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected series of Preferred Stock are entitled to vote, either separately or together with the holders of one or more other such series, on such amendment pursuant to this Certificate (including any certificate of designation of any series of Preferred Stock) or pursuant to the DGCL;
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(b) dividends may be declared and paid or set apart for payment upon the shares of Common Stock out of any assets or funds of the Corporation legally available for the payment of dividends, but only when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”) or any authorized committee thereof; and
(c) upon the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the net assets of the Corporation shall be distributed pro rata to the holders of the Common Stock.
B. PREFERRED STOCK
The Board of Directors or any authorized committee thereof is expressly authorized to provide by resolution or resolutions for, out of the unissued shares of Preferred Stock, the issuance of the shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series of such stock, and by filing a certificate of designation pursuant to applicable law of the State of Delaware, to establish or change from time to time the number of shares of each such series, and to fix the designations, powers, including voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, preferences and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of the shares of each series and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, all to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by the DGCL. The powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other special rights of each such series of Preferred Stock, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, if any, may differ from those of any and all other series at any time outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of any series of Preferred Stock may provide that such series shall be superior or rank equally or be junior to any other series of Preferred Stock to the extent permitted by law.
ARTICLE V

STOCKHOLDER ACTION
1. Action without Meeting. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of shares of any series of Preferred Stock, any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders and may not be taken or effected by a consent of stockholders in lieu thereof.
2. Special Meetings. Except as otherwise required by statute and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of shares of any series of Preferred Stock, special meetings of the stockholders of the Corporation may be called only by the Board of Directors, and special meetings of stockholders may not be called by any other person or persons. Only those matters set forth in the notice of the special meeting may be considered or acted upon at a special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation.
ARTICLE VI

DIRECTORS
1. General. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors except as otherwise provided herein or required by law.
2. Number of Directors; Term of Office. Except as otherwise provided for or fixed pursuant to the provisions of Article IV (including any certificate of designation with respect to any series of Preferred Stock) and this Article VI relating to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect additional Directors, the number of directors of the Corporation (the “Directors”) shall be fixed solely and exclusively by resolution duly adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors. The Directors, other than those who may be elected by the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, shall be classified, with respect to the term for which they severally hold office, into three classes. The term of office of the initial Class I Directors shall expire at the first regularly-scheduled annual meeting of stockholders following the initial effectiveness of this certificate. The term of office of the initial Class II Directors shall expire at the second annual meeting of stockholders following the initial effectiveness of this certificate. The term of office of the initial Class III Directors shall expire at the third annual meeting of stockholders following the initial effectiveness of this certificate. The Board of Directors is authorized to assign members of the Board of Directors already in office to such classes at the time the classification of the Board of Directors becomes effective. At each annual meeting of stockholders, Directors elected to succeed those Directors whose terms expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders after their election. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Directors elected to each class shall hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified or until their earlier
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resignation, death, disqualification or removal. No decrease in the number of Directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent Director. There shall be no cumulative voting in the election of Directors. Election of Directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws of the Corporation so provide.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, whenever, pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of this Certificate, the holders of any one or more series of Preferred Stock shall have the right, voting separately as a series or together with holders of other such series, to elect additional Directors, the election, term of office, filling of vacancies and other features of such directorships shall be governed by the terms of this Certificate, including any certificate of designation applicable to such series of Preferred Stock. During any period when the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, voting separately as a series or together with one or more series, have the right to elect additional Directors, then upon commencement and for the duration of the period during which such right continues: (i) the then otherwise total authorized number of Directors shall automatically be increased by such specified number of Directors, and the holders of such Preferred Stock shall be entitled to elect the additional Directors so provided for or fixed pursuant to said provisions, and (ii) each such additional Director shall serve until such Director’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, or until such Director’s right to hold such office terminates pursuant to said provisions, whichever occurs earlier, subject to such Director’s earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Certificate of Incorporation, except as otherwise provided by the Board in the resolution or resolutions establishing such series, whenever the holders of any series of Preferred Stock having such right to elect additional Directors are divested of such right pursuant to the provisions of such stock, the terms of office of all such additional Directors elected by the holders of such stock, or elected to fill any vacancies resulting from the death, resignation, disqualification or removal of such additional Directors, shall forthwith terminate (in which case each such Director shall thereupon cease to be qualified as, and shall cease to be, a Director) and the total authorized number of Directors shall automatically be reduced accordingly.
3. Vacancies and Newly Created Directorships. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect Directors and to fill vacancies in the Board of Directors relating thereto, any and all vacancies and newly created directorships in the Board of Directors, however occurring, including, without limitation, by reason of an increase in the size of the Board of Directors, or the death, resignation, disqualification or removal of a Director, shall be filled solely and exclusively by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors then in office, even if less than a quorum of the Board of Directors, or by a sole remaining Director, and not by the stockholders. Any Director appointed in accordance with the preceding sentence shall hold office for the remainder of the full term of the class of Directors in which the new directorship was created or the vacancy occurred and until such Director’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until such Director’s earlier resignation, disqualification, death or removal. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect Directors, when the number of Directors is increased or decreased, the Board of Directors shall, subject to Article VI.3 hereof, determine the class or classes to which the increased or decreased number of Directors shall be apportioned. In the event of a vacancy in the Board of Directors, the remaining Directors, except as otherwise provided by law, shall exercise the powers of the full Board of Directors until the vacancy is filled.
4. Removal. Subject to the rights, if any, of any series of Preferred Stock to elect Directors and to remove any Director whom the holders of any such series have the right to elect, any Director may be removed from office (i) only for cause and (ii) only by the affirmative vote of the holders not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock then entitled to vote at an election of Directors.
ARTICLE VII

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
1. Directors. To the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended from time to time, a Director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of such Director’s fiduciary duty as a Director, except for liability (a) for any breach of the Director’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) under Section 174 of the DGCL or (d) for any transaction from which the Director derived an improper personal benefit. If the DGCL is amended after the effective date of this Certificate 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.
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2. Officers. To the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as the same exists or may thereafter be amended from time to time, an Officer (as defined below) of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of such Officer’s fiduciary duty as an officer of the Corporation, except for liability (a) for any breach of the Officer’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) for any transaction from which the Officer derived an improper personal benefit, or (d) arising from any claim brought by or in the right of the Corporation. If the DGCL is amended after the effective date of this Certificate to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of Officers, then the liability of an Officer of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended. For purposes of this Article VII, “Officer” shall mean an individual who has been duly appointed as an officer of the Corporation and who, at the time of an act or omission as to which liability is asserted, is deemed to have consented to service by the delivery of process to the registered agent of the Corporation as contemplated by 10 Del. C. § 3114(b).
3. The Corporation, to the fullest extent permitted by law, may indemnify and advance expenses to any Person made or threatened to be made a party to an action, suit or proceeding, whether criminal, civil, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or any predecessor of the Corporation or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.
4. Amendment or Modification. Any amendment, repeal or modification of this Article VII or any amendment to the DGCL, shall not adversely affect any right or protection existing at the time of such amendment, repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring before such amendment, repeal or modification of a person serving as a Director or Officer, as applicable, at the time of such amendment, repeal or modification.
ARTICLE VIII

AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
1. Amendment by Directors. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Bylaws of the Corporation may be adopted, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors.
2. Amendment by Stockholders. Except as otherwise provided therein, the Bylaws of the Corporation may be amended or repealed by the stockholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class; provided, however, that if the Board of Directors recommends that stockholders approve such amendment or repeal, such amendment or repeal shall only require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class.
ARTICLE IX

AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
The Corporation reserves the right to amend or repeal this Certificate in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute and this Certificate, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Sections 242(d)(1) and (d)(2) of the DGCL shall apply to the Corporation.
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THIS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION is executed as of this [•], 2026.
 
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Annex I
AMENDED AND RESTATED

BYLAWS

OF

FREENOME, INC.

(the “Corporation”)
ARTICLE I

Stockholders
SECTION 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of stockholders (any such meeting being referred to in these Bylaws as an “Annual Meeting”) shall be held at the hour, date and place within or without the United States that is fixed by or in the manner determined by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting, which time, date and place may subsequently be changed at any time, before or after the notice for such meeting has been sent to the stockholders, by vote of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, determine that a meeting of stockholders shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication as authorized by Section 211(a)(2) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). In the absence of any such designation or determination, stockholders’ meetings shall be held at the Corporation’s principal executive office. If no Annual Meeting has been held for a period of thirteen (13) months after the Corporation’s last Annual Meeting, a special meeting in lieu thereof may be held, and such special meeting shall have, for the purposes of these Bylaws or otherwise, all the force and effect of an Annual Meeting. Any and all references hereafter in these Bylaws to an Annual Meeting or Annual Meetings also shall be deemed to refer to any special meeting(s) in lieu thereof.
SECTION 2. Notice of Stockholder Business and Nominations.
(a) Annual Meetings of Stockholders.
(1) Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) and the proposal of other business to be considered by the stockholders may be brought before an Annual Meeting (i) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or (ii) by any stockholder of the Corporation who was a stockholder of record at the time of giving of notice of the Annual Meeting provided for in this Bylaw, who is entitled to vote at the meeting, who is present (in person or by proxy) at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Bylaw as to such nomination or business. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing clause (ii) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to bring nominations or business properly before an Annual Meeting (other than matters properly brought under Rule 14a-8 (or any successor rule) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), and such stockholder must comply with the notice and other procedures set forth in Article I, Section 2(a)(2), (3) and (4) of this Bylaw to bring such nominations or business properly before an Annual Meeting. In addition to the other requirements set forth in this Bylaw, for any proposal of business to be considered at an Annual Meeting, it must be a proper subject for action by stockholders of the Corporation under Delaware law.
(2) For nominations or other business to be properly brought before an Annual Meeting by a stockholder pursuant to clause (ii) of Article I, Section 2(a)(1) of this Bylaw, the stockholder must (i) have given Timely Notice (as defined below) thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation, (ii) have provided any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Bylaw and (iii) together with the beneficial owner(s), if any, on whose behalf the nomination or business proposal is made, have acted in accordance with the representations set forth in the Solicitation Statement (as defined below) required by this Bylaw. To be timely, a stockholder’s written notice must be received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the ninetieth (90th) day nor earlier than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to the one-year anniversary of the preceding year’s Annual Meeting; provided, however, that in the event the Annual
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Meeting is first convened more than thirty (30) days before or more than sixty (60) days after such anniversary date, or if no Annual Meeting was held in the preceding year, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be received by the Secretary of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to the scheduled date of such Annual Meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made (such notice within such time periods shall be referred to as “Timely Notice”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided herein, for the first Annual Meeting following the effectiveness of these Bylaws, a stockholder’s notice shall be timely if received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to the scheduled date of such Annual Meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such Annual Meeting is first made or sent by the Corporation. Such stockholder’s Timely Notice shall set forth or include:
(A) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director, (i) the name, age, business address and residence address of the nominee, (ii) the principal occupation or employment of the nominee, (iii) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are held of record or are beneficially owned by the nominee or its Affiliates or Associates (each as defined below) and any Synthetic Equity Interest (as defined below) held or beneficially owned by the nominee or its Affiliates or Associates, (iv) a description of all agreements, arrangements or understandings between or among the stockholder and each nominee and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) pursuant to which the nominations are to be made by the stockholder or concerning the nominee’s potential service on the Board of Directors, (v) a questionnaire with respect to the background and qualifications of the nominee completed by the nominee in the form provided by the Corporation (which questionnaire shall be provided by the Secretary upon written request of any stockholder of record identified by name within five (5) business days of such written request), (vi) a representation and agreement in the form provided by the Corporation (which form shall be provided by the Secretary upon written request of any stockholder of record identified by name within five (5) business days of such written request) that: (a) such proposed nominee is not and will not become party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity as to how such proposed nominee, if elected as a director of the Corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a “Voting Commitment”) that has not been disclosed to the Corporation in the questionnaire described in clause (v) herein; (b) such proposed nominee is not and will not become a party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the Corporation with respect to any direct or indirect compensation, reimbursement or indemnification in connection with service or action as a director that has not been disclosed to the Corporation in the questionnaire described in clause (v) herein; (c) such proposed nominee would, if elected as a director, comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the exchanges upon which shares of the Corporation’s capital stock trade, each of the Corporation’s corporate governance, ethics, conflict of interest, confidentiality, stock ownership and trading policies and guidelines applicable generally to the Corporation’s directors and, if elected as a director of the Corporation, such person currently would be in compliance with any such policies and guidelines that have been publicly disclosed; (d) such proposed nominee intends to serve as a director for the full term for which he or she is to stand for election; and (e) such proposed nominee will promptly provide to the Corporation such other information as it may reasonably request to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve on any committee or sub-committee of the Board of Directors under any applicable stock exchange listing requirements or applicable law, or that the Board of Directors reasonably determines could be material to a reasonable stockholder’s understanding of the background, qualifications, experience, independence, or lack thereof, of such proposed nominee; and (vii) any other information relating to such proposed nominee that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act (including, without limitation, such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected);
(B) as to any other business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting: a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting, the text, if any, of any resolutions or Bylaw amendment proposed for adoption, and any material interest in such business of each Proposing Person (as defined below);
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(C) (i) the name and address of the stockholder giving the notice, as they appear on the Corporation’s books, and the names and addresses of the other Proposing Persons (if any) and (ii) as to each Proposing Person, the following information: (a) the class or series and number of all shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are, directly or indirectly, owned beneficially or of record by such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates, including any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation as to which such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates has a right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time in the future (whether or not such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time or upon the satisfaction of any conditions or both) pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether or not in writing), (b) all Synthetic Equity Interests (as defined below) in which such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates, directly or indirectly, holds an interest including a description of the material terms of each such Synthetic Equity Interest, including, without limitation, identification of the counterparty to each such Synthetic Equity Interest and disclosure, for each such Synthetic Equity Interest, as to (1) whether or not such Synthetic Equity Interest conveys any voting rights, directly or indirectly, in such shares to such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates and (2) whether or not such Synthetic Equity Interest is required to be, or is capable of being, settled through delivery of such shares, (c) any proxy (other than a revocable proxy given in response to a public proxy solicitation made pursuant to, and in accordance with, the Exchange Act), agreement, arrangement, understanding or relationship pursuant to which such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates has or shares a right to, directly or indirectly, vote any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, (d) any rights to dividends or other distributions on the shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, directly or indirectly, owned beneficially by such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates that are separated or separable from the underlying shares of the Corporation, (e) if such Proposing Person is not a natural person, the identity of the natural person or persons responsible for making voting and investment decisions (including director nominations and any other business that the stockholder proposes to bring before a meeting) on behalf of the Proposing Person (irrespective of whether such person or persons have “beneficial ownership” for purposes of Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act of any securities owned of record or beneficially by the Proposing Person) (such person or persons, the “Responsible Person”), (f) any pending or threatened litigation in which such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates or any Responsible Person is a party involving the Corporation or any of its officers or directors, or any Affiliate of the Corporation, , and (g) any other information relating to such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies or consents by such Proposing Person in support of the business proposed to be brought before the meeting pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act (the disclosures to be made pursuant to the foregoing clauses (a) through (g) are referred to, collectively, as “Material Ownership Interests”); provided, however, that the Material Ownership Interests shall not include any such disclosures with respect to the ordinary course business activities of any broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee who is a Proposing Person solely as a result of being the stockholder of record directed to prepare and submit the notice required by these Bylaws on behalf of a beneficial owner;
(D) (i) a description of all agreements, arrangements or understandings to which any Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates is a party (whether the counterparty or counterparties are a Proposing Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof, on the one hand, or one or more other third parties, on the other hand, (including any proposed nominee(s)) (a) pertaining to the nomination(s) or other business proposed to be brought before the meeting of stockholders or (b) entered into for the purpose of acquiring, holding, disposing or voting of any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation (which description shall identify the name of each other person who is party to such an agreement, arrangement or understanding) and (ii) identification of the names and addresses of other stockholders (including beneficial owners) known by any of the Proposing Persons to be providing financial support or meaningful assistance in furtherance of the nomination(s) or other business proposed to be brought before the meeting of stockholders and, to the extent known, the class and number of all shares of the Corporation’s capital stock owned beneficially or of record by such other stockholder(s) or other beneficial owner(s); and
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(E) a statement (i) that the stockholder is a holder of record of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting, a representation that such stockholder intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nominees and an acknowledgement that, if such stockholder (or a qualified representative of such stockholder) does not appear to present such business or proposed nominees, as applicable, at such meeting, the Corporation need not present such business or proposed nominees for a vote at such meeting, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the Corporation, (ii) whether or not the stockholder giving the notice and/or the other Proposing Person(s), if any, (a) will deliver a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of, in the case of a business proposal, at least the percentage of voting power of all of the shares of capital stock of the Corporation required under applicable law to approve the proposal or, in the case of a nomination or nominations, at least 67 percent of the voting power of all of the shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote on the election of directors or (b) otherwise solicit proxies or votes from stockholders in support of such proposal or nomination, as applicable, (iii) providing a representation as to whether or not such Proposing Person intends to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Corporation’s director nominees in accordance with Rule 14a-19 promulgated under the Exchange Act and (iv) that the stockholder will provide any other information relating to such item of business that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies in support of the business proposed to be brought before the meeting pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act (such statement, the “Solicitation Statement”).
For purposes of this Article I, the term “Proposing Person” shall mean the following persons: (i) the stockholder of record providing the notice of nominations or business proposed to be brought before a stockholders’ meeting and (ii) the beneficial owner(s), if different, on whose behalf the nominations or business proposed to be brought before a stockholders’ meeting is made. For purposes of this Section 2, each of the terms “Affiliates” and “Associates” shall have the meaning attributed to such term in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act. For purposes of this Section 2, the term “Synthetic Equity Interest” shall mean any transaction, agreement or arrangement (or series of transactions, agreements or arrangements), including, without limitation, any derivative, swap, hedge, repurchase or so-called “stock borrowing” or securities lending agreement or arrangement, the purpose or effect of which is to, directly or indirectly: (a) give a person or entity economic benefit and/or risk similar to ownership of shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, in whole or in part, including due to the fact that such transaction, agreement or arrangement provides, directly or indirectly, the opportunity to profit, or share in any profit, or avoid a loss from any increase or decrease in the value of any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, (b) mitigate loss to, reduce the economic risk of, or manage the risk of share price changes for, any person or entity with respect to any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, or (c) increase or decrease the voting power of any person or entity with respect to any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation.
(3) A stockholder providing Timely Notice of nominations or business proposed to be brought before an Annual Meeting shall further update and supplement such notice, if necessary, so that the information (including, without limitation, the Material Ownership Interests information) provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Bylaw shall be true and correct as of the record date for the meeting and as of the date that is ten (10) business days prior to such Annual Meeting, and such update and supplement shall be received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the fifth (5th) business day after the record date for the Annual Meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of the record date), and not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the eighth (8th) business day prior to the date of the Annual Meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days prior to the meeting). For the avoidance of doubt, the obligation to update as set forth in this Section 2(a)(3) shall not limit the Corporation’s rights with respect to any deficiencies in any notice provided by a stockholder, extend any applicable deadlines hereunder, or enable or be deemed to permit a stockholder who has previously submitted notice hereunder to amend or update any proposal or nomination or to submit any new proposal, including by changing or adding nominees, matters, business and/or resolutions proposed to be brought before a meeting of the stockholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Proposing Person no longer plans to solicit proxies in accordance with its representation pursuant to Article I, Section 2(a)(2)(E), such Proposing Person shall inform the Corporation of this change by delivering a written notice to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the
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Corporation no later than two (2) business days after making the determination not to proceed with a solicitation of proxies. A Proposing Person shall also update its notice so that the information required by Article I, Section 2(a)(2)(C) is current through the date of the meeting or any adjournment, postponement or rescheduling thereof, and such update shall be delivered in writing to the secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation no later than two (2) business days after the occurrence of any material change to the information previously disclosed pursuant to Article I, Section 2(a)(2)(C).
(4) Notwithstanding anything in the second sentence of Article I, Section 2(a)(2) of this Bylaw to the contrary, in the event that the number of directors to be elected to the Board of Directors is increased and there is no public announcement naming all of the nominees for director or specifying the size of the increased Board of Directors made by the Corporation at least ten (10) days before the last day a stockholder may deliver a notice of nomination in accordance with the second sentence of Article I, Section 2(a)(2), a stockholder’s notice required by this Bylaw shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for any new positions created by such increase, if it shall be received by the Secretary of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such public announcement is first made by the Corporation.
(b) General.
(1) Only such persons who are nominated in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw shall be eligible for election and to serve as directors, and only such business shall be conducted at an Annual Meeting as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw or in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act. The Board of Directors or a designated committee thereof shall have the power to determine whether a nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. If neither the Board of Directors nor such designated committee makes a determination as to whether any stockholder proposal or nomination was made in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw, the chair of the meeting (as defined in Section 9 of this Article I) shall have the power and duty to determine whether the stockholder proposal or nomination was made in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. If the Board of Directors or a designated committee thereof or the chair of the meeting, as applicable, determines that any stockholder proposal or nomination was not made in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw, such proposal or nomination shall be disregarded and shall not be presented for action at the Annual Meeting.
(2) Except as otherwise required by law, nothing in this Article I, Section 2 shall obligate the Corporation or the Board of Directors to include in any proxy statement or other stockholder communication distributed on behalf of the Corporation or the Board of Directors information with respect to any nominee for director or any other matter of business submitted by a stockholder.
(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article I, Section 2, if the nominating or proposing stockholder (or a qualified representative of the stockholder) does not appear at the Annual Meeting to present a nomination or any business, such nomination or business shall be disregarded, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the Corporation. For purposes of this Article I, Section 2, to be considered a qualified representative of the proposing stockholder, a person must be authorized by a written instrument executed by such stockholder or an electronic transmission delivered by such stockholder to act for such stockholder as proxy at the meeting of stockholders, and such person must produce such written instrument or electronic transmission, or a reliable reproduction of the written instrument or electronic transmission, to the chair of the meeting at the meeting of stockholders.
(4) For purposes of this Bylaw, “public announcement” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press or comparable national news service or in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
(5) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Bylaw, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including, but not limited to, Rule 14a-19 of the Exchange Act, with respect to the matters set forth in this Bylaw. If a stockholder fails to comply with any applicable requirements of the Exchange Act, including, but not limited to, Rule 14a-19 promulgated thereunder, such stockholder’s proposed nomination or proposed business shall be deemed to have not been made in compliance with this Bylaw and shall be disregarded.
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(6) Further notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Bylaw, unless otherwise required by law, (i) no Proposing Person shall solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Corporation’s nominees unless such Proposing Person has complied with Rule 14a-19 promulgated under the Exchange Act in connection with the solicitation of such proxies, including the provision to the Corporation of notices required thereunder with timely notice and (ii) if any Proposing Person (A) provides notice pursuant to Rule 14a-19(b) promulgated under the Exchange Act, (B) subsequently fails to comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-19(a)(2) or Rule 14a-19(a)(3) promulgated under the Exchange Act, including the provision to the Corporation of notices required thereunder with timely notice and (C) no other Proposing Person has provided notice pursuant to, and in compliance with, Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act that it intends to solicit proxies in support of the election of such proposed nominee in accordance with Rule 14a-19(b) under the Exchange Act, then such proposed nominee shall be disqualified from nomination, the Corporation shall disregard the nomination of such proposed nominee and no vote on the election of such proposed nominee shall occur. Upon request by the Corporation, if any Proposing Person provides notice pursuant to Rule 14a-19(b) promulgated under the Exchange Act, such Proposing Person shall deliver to the Corporation, no later than five (5) business days prior to the applicable meeting date, reasonable evidence that it has met the requirements of Rule 14a-19(a)(3) promulgated under the Exchange Act.
(7) The number of nominees a stockholder may nominate for election at the Annual Meeting (or in the case of a stockholder giving the notice on behalf of a beneficial owner, the number of nominees a stockholder may nominate for election at the Annual Meeting on behalf of such beneficial owner) shall not exceed the number of directors to be elected at such Annual Meeting. A stockholder may not designate any substitute nominees unless the stockholder provides timely notice of such substitute nominee(s) in accordance with these By-laws (and such notice contains all of the information, representations, questionnaires and certifications with respect to such substitute nominee(s) that are required by the By-laws with respect to nominees for director).
SECTION 3. Special Meetings. Except as otherwise required by statute and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, special meetings of the stockholders of the Corporation may be called only by or at the direction of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may postpone or reschedule any previously scheduled special meeting of stockholders. Only those matters set forth in the notice of the special meeting may be considered or acted upon at a special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors and stockholder proposals of other business shall not be brought before a special meeting of stockholders to be considered by the stockholders unless such special meeting is held in lieu of an annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with Article I, Section 1 of these Bylaws, in which case such special meeting in lieu thereof shall be deemed an Annual Meeting for purposes of these Bylaws and the provisions of Article I, Section 2 of these Bylaws shall govern such special meeting.
SECTION 4. Notice of Meetings; Adjournments.
(a) A notice of each Annual Meeting stating the hour, date and place, if any, of such Annual Meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, if such date is different from the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting, shall be given not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days before the Annual Meeting, to each stockholder entitled to vote thereat by delivering such notice to such stockholder or by mailing it, postage prepaid, addressed to such stockholder at the address of such stockholder as it appears on the Corporation’s stock transfer books. Without limiting the manner by which notice may otherwise be given to stockholders, any notice to stockholders may be given by electronic transmission in the manner provided in Section 232 of the DGCL.
(b) Notice of all special meetings of stockholders shall be given in the same manner as provided for Annual Meetings, except that the notice of all special meetings shall also state the purpose or purposes for which the meeting has been called.
(c) Notice of an Annual Meeting or special meeting of stockholders need not be given to a stockholder if a waiver of notice is executed, or waiver of notice by electronic transmission is provided, before or after such meeting by such stockholder or if such stockholder attends such meeting, unless such attendance is for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened.
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(d) The Board of Directors may postpone and reschedule or cancel any previously scheduled Annual Meeting or special meeting of stockholders and any record date with respect thereto, regardless of whether any notice or public disclosure with respect to any such meeting has been sent or made pursuant to Section 2 of this Article I or otherwise. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment, postponement or rescheduling of any previously scheduled meeting of stockholders commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice under this Article I.
(e) When any meeting is convened, the chair of the meeting or the stockholders present or represented by proxy at such meeting may adjourn the meeting from time to time for any reason, regardless of whether a quorum is present, to reconvene at any other time and at any place at which a meeting of stockholders may be held under these Bylaws. When any Annual Meeting or special meeting of stockholders is adjourned to another hour, date or place (including an adjournment taken to address a technical failure to convene or continue a meeting using remote communication), notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time, place, if any, thereof and the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned meeting are (i) announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken, (ii) displayed, during the time scheduled for the meeting, on the same electronic network used to enable stockholders and proxy holders to participate in the meeting by means of remote communication or (iii) set forth in the notice of meeting given in accordance with this Section 4; provided, however, that if the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days from the meeting date, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting and the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote thereat and each stockholder who, by law or under the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation (as the same may hereafter be amended and/or restated, the “Certificate”) or these Bylaws, is entitled to such notice.
SECTION 5. Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law, the certificate of incorporation or these Bylaws, at each meeting of stockholders, the presence in person or by remote communication, if applicable, or represented by proxy, of the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote at the meeting shall be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum. If less than a quorum is present at a meeting, the chair of the meeting or the holders of voting stock, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon, may adjourn the meeting from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice, except as otherwise provided in Section 4 of this Article I. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed. The stockholders present at a duly constituted meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.
SECTION 6. Voting and Proxies.
(a) The stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 4 of these Bylaws, subject to Section 217 (relating to voting rights of fiduciaries, pledgors and joint owners of stock) and Section 218 (relating to voting trusts and other voting agreements) of the DGCL. Stockholders shall have one vote for each share of stock entitled to vote owned by them of record according to the stock ledger of the Corporation as of the record date, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Certificate. Stockholders may vote either (i) in person, (ii) by written proxy or (iii) by a transmission permitted by Section 212(c) of the DGCL. Any copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of the writing or transmission permitted by Section 212(c) of the DGCL may be substituted for or used in lieu of the original writing or transmission for any and all purposes for which the original writing or transmission could be used, provided that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing or transmission. Proxies shall be filed in accordance with the procedures established for the meeting of stockholders. A proxy with respect to stock held in the name of two or more persons shall be valid if executed by or on behalf of any one of them unless at or prior to the exercise of the proxy the Corporation receives a specific written notice to the contrary from any one of them. In the event the Corporation receives proxies for disqualified or withdrawn nominees for the Board of Directors, such votes for such disqualified or withdrawn nominees in the proxies will be treated as abstentions.
(b) Any stockholder directly or indirectly soliciting proxies from other stockholders must use a proxy card color other than white, which shall be reserved for the exclusive use by the Board of Directors.
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SECTION 7. Action at Meeting. When a quorum is present at any meeting of stockholders, any matter before any such meeting (other than an election of a director or directors) shall be decided by a majority of the votes properly cast for and against such matter, except where a larger vote is required by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws. Any election of directors by stockholders shall be determined by a plurality of the votes properly cast on the election of directors.
SECTION 8. Stockholder Lists. The Corporation shall prepare, no later than the tenth (10th) day before each Annual Meeting or special meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder; provided, however, that if the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote is less than ten (10) days before the meeting date, the list shall reflect the stockholders entitled to vote as of the tenth (10th) day before the meeting date. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of ten (10) days ending on the day before the meeting date in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 9. Conduct of Meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules, regulations and procedures for the conduct of any meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with rules, regulations and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, the chair of the meeting shall have the right to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts, as, in the judgment of such chair, are necessary, appropriate or convenient for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or the chair of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (a) the establishment of an agenda for the meeting; (b) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present at the meeting; (c) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies, or such other persons as the chair of the meeting shall determine; (d) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; (e) the determination of the circumstances in which any person may make a statement or ask questions and limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments; (f) the determination of when the polls shall open and close for any given matter to be voted on at the meeting; (g) the exclusion or removal of any stockholders or any other individual who refuses to comply with meeting rules, regulations, or procedures; (h) restrictions on the use of audio and video recording devices, cell phones and other electronic devices; (i) rules, regulations and procedures for compliance with any federal, state or local laws or regulations (including those concerning safety, health or security); (j) procedures (if any) requiring attendees to provide the Corporation advance notice of their intent to attend the meeting; and (k) rules, regulations or procedures regarding the participation by means of remote communication of stockholders and proxy holders not physically present at a meeting, whether such meeting is to be held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication. The chair of the meeting shall be: (i) such person as the Board of Directors shall have designated to preside over all meetings of the stockholders; (ii) if the Board of Directors has not so designated such a chair of the meeting or if the chair of the meeting is unable to so preside or is absent, then the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected; (iii) if the Board of Directors has not so designated a chair of the meeting and there is no Chairperson of the Board, or if the chair of the meeting or the Chairperson of the Board is unable to so preside or is absent, then the Chief Executive Officer, if one is elected; or (iv) in the absence or inability to serve of any of the aforementioned persons, the President of the Corporation. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the chair of the meeting, the chair of the meeting shall not be obligated to adopt or follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. In the absence of the Secretary of the Corporation, the secretary of the meeting shall be such person as the chair of the meeting appoints.
SECTION 10. Inspectors of Elections. The Corporation shall, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, appoint one or three inspectors to act at the meeting and make a written report thereof. The Corporation may designate one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate is able to act at a meeting of stockholders, the chair of the meeting officer shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Any inspector may, but need not, be an officer, employee or agent of the Corporation. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspectors shall perform such duties as are required by the DGCL, including the counting of all votes and ballots. The inspectors may appoint or retain other persons or entities to assist the inspectors in the performance of the duties of the inspectors. The chair of the meeting
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may review all determinations made by the inspectors, and in so doing the chair of the meeting shall be entitled to exercise his or her sole judgment and discretion and he or she shall not be bound by any determinations made by the inspectors. All determinations by the inspectors and, if applicable, the chair of the meeting, shall be subject to further review by any court of competent jurisdiction.
ARTICLE II

Directors
SECTION 1. Powers. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided by the Certificate or required by law.
SECTION 2. Number and Terms. The number of directors of the Corporation shall be fixed solely and exclusively by resolution duly adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors, provided the Board of Directors shall consist of at least one (1) member. The directors shall hold office in the manner provided in the Certificate.
SECTION 3. Qualification. No director need be a stockholder of the Corporation.
SECTION 4. Vacancies. Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner provided in the Certificate.
SECTION 5. Removal. Directors may be removed from office only in the manner provided in the Certificate or by applicable law.
SECTION 6. Resignation. A director may resign at any time by electronic transmission or by giving written notice to the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, the President or the Secretary. A resignation shall be effective upon receipt, unless the resignation otherwise provides.
SECTION 7. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such hour, date and place (if any) as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine and publicize by means of reasonable notice given to any director who is not present when such determination is made.
SECTION 8. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called, orally or in writing, by or at the request of a majority of the directors, the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, or the President. The person calling any such special meeting of the Board of Directors may fix the hour, date and place (if any) thereof. Notice thereof shall be given to each director as provided in Section 9 of this Article II.
SECTION 9. Notice of Meetings. Notice of the hour, date and place (if any) of all special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, or in case of the death, absence, incapacity or refusal of such persons, by the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, the President or such other officer designated by the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, or any one of the directors calling the meeting. Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director in person, by telephone, or by facsimile, electronic mail or other form of electronic communication, sent to his or her business or home address, at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting, or by written notice mailed to his or her business or home address, at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting provided, however, that if the person or persons calling the meeting determine that it is otherwise necessary or advisable to hold the meeting sooner, then such person or persons may prescribe a shorter time period for notice to be given personally or by telephone, facsimile, electronic mail or other similar means of communication. Such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when hand-delivered to such address; read to such director by telephone; deposited in the mail so addressed, with postage thereon prepaid, if mailed; or dispatched or transmitted if sent by facsimile transmission or by electronic mail or other form of electronic communication. A written waiver of notice signed or electronically transmitted before or after a meeting by a director and filed with the records of the meeting shall be deemed to be equivalent to notice of the meeting. The attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because such meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Except as otherwise required by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws, neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting.
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further notice. Any business that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed may be transacted at such adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present. For purposes of this Article II, the total number of directors includes any unfilled vacancies on the Board of Directors.
SECTION 11. Action at Meeting. At any meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present shall constitute action by the Board of Directors, unless otherwise required by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws.
SECTION 12. Action by Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission. After such action is taken, the writing or writings or electronic transmission or transmissions shall be filed with the records of the meetings of the Board of Directors. Such filing shall be in paper form if the minutes are maintained in paper form and shall be in electronic form if the minutes are maintained in electronic form. Such consent shall be treated as a resolution of the Board of Directors for all purposes.
SECTION 13. Manner of Participation. Directors may participate in meetings of the Board of Directors by means of video conference, conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all directors participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting in accordance herewith shall constitute presence in person at such meeting for purposes of these Bylaws.
SECTION 14. Presiding Director. The Board of Directors shall designate a representative to preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors, provided that if the Board of Directors does not so designate such a presiding director or such designated presiding director is unable to so preside or is absent, then the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. If both the designated presiding director, if one is so designated, and the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, are unable to preside or are absent, the Board of Directors shall designate an alternate representative to preside over a meeting of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 15. Committees. The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, including, without limitation, a Compensation Committee, a Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee and an Audit Committee, and may delegate thereto some or all of its powers to such committee(s) except those which by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws may not be delegated. Except as the Board of Directors may otherwise determine, any such committee may make rules for the conduct of its business, but unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors or in such rules, its business shall be conducted so far as possible in the same manner as is provided by these Bylaws for the Board of Directors. All members of such committees shall hold such offices at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may abolish any such committee at any time. Any committee to which the Board of Directors delegates any of its powers or duties shall keep records of its meetings.
SECTION 16. Compensation of Directors. Directors shall receive such compensation for their services as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, or a designated committee thereof, provided that directors who are serving the Corporation as employees shall not receive any salary or other compensation for their services as directors of the Corporation.
SECTION 17. Emergency By-laws. In the event of any emergency, disaster, catastrophe or other similar emergency condition of a type described in Section 110(a) of the DGCL (an “Emergency”), notwithstanding any different or conflicting provisions in the DGCL, the Certificate or these By-laws, during such Emergency:
(a) A meeting of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof may be called by any director, the Chairperson of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or the Secretary by such means as, in the judgment of the person calling the meeting, may be feasible at the time, and notice of any such meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee may be given, in the judgment of the person calling the meeting, only to such directors as it may be feasible to reach at the time and by such means as may be feasible at the time. Such notice shall be given at such time in advance of the meeting as, in the judgment of the person calling the meeting, circumstances permit.
(b) The director or directors in attendance at a meeting called in accordance with Section 17(a) of this Article II shall constitute a quorum.
(c) No officer, director or employee acting in accordance with this Section 17 shall be liable except for willful misconduct. No amendment, repeal or change to this Section 17 shall modify the prior sentence with regard to actions taken prior to the time of such amendment, repeal or change.
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ARTICLE III

Officers
SECTION 1. Enumeration. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, a Treasurer, a Secretary and such other officers, including, without limitation, a Chairperson of the Board, a Chief Executive Officer and one or more Vice Presidents (including Executive Vice Presidents or Senior Vice Presidents), Assistant Vice Presidents, Assistant Treasurers and Assistant Secretaries, as the Board of Directors may determine. Any number of offices may be held by the same person. The salaries and other compensation of the officers of the Corporation will be fixed by or in the manner designated by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof to which the Board of Directors has delegated such responsibility.
SECTION 2. Election. The Board of Directors shall elect the President, the Treasurer and the Secretary. Other officers may be elected by the Board of Directors or by such officers delegated such authority by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 3. Qualification. No officer need be a stockholder or a director.
SECTION 4. Tenure. Except as otherwise provided by the Certificate or by these Bylaws, each of the officers of the Corporation shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.
SECTION 5. Resignation and Removal. Any officer may resign by delivering his or her written or electronically transmitted resignation to the Corporation addressed to the President or the Secretary, and such resignation shall be effective upon receipt, unless the resignation otherwise provides. Any resignation is without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the Corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Except as otherwise provided by law or by resolution of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors may remove any officer. Except as the Board of Directors may otherwise determine, no officer who resigns or is removed shall have any right to any compensation as an officer for any period following his or her resignation or removal, or any right to damages on account of such removal, whether his or her compensation be by the month or by the year or otherwise, unless such compensation is expressly provided in a duly authorized written agreement with the Corporation.
SECTION 6. Absence or Disability. In the event of the absence or disability of any officer, the Board of Directors may designate another officer to act temporarily in place of such absent or disabled officer.
SECTION 7. Vacancies. Any vacancy in any office may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 8. President. The President shall, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors, have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.
SECTION 9. Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.
SECTION 10. Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer, if one is elected, shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.
SECTION 11. Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents. Any Vice President (including any Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President) and any Assistant Vice President shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time designate.
SECTION 12. Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers. The Treasurer shall, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors and except as the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may otherwise provide, have general charge of the financial affairs of the Corporation and shall cause to be kept accurate books of account. The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds, securities and valuable documents of the Corporation. He or she shall have such other duties and powers as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer. Any Assistant Treasurer shall have such powers and perform such duties as the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time designate.
SECTION 13. Secretary and Assistant Secretaries. The Secretary shall record all the proceedings of the meetings of the stockholders and the Board of Directors (including committees of the Board of Directors) in books kept for that purpose. In his or her absence from any such meeting, a temporary secretary chosen at the meeting shall record the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall have charge of the stock ledger (which may, however, be kept by any transfer
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or other agent of the Corporation). The Secretary shall have custody of the seal of the Corporation, and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary shall have authority to affix it to any instrument requiring it, and, when so affixed, the seal may be attested by his or her signature or that of an Assistant Secretary. The Secretary shall have such other duties and powers as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer. In the absence of the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary may perform his or her duties and responsibilities. Any Assistant Secretary shall have such powers and perform such duties as the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time designate.
SECTION 14. Other Powers and Duties. Subject to these Bylaws and to such limitations as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe, the officers of the Corporation shall each have such powers and duties as generally pertain to their respective offices, as well as such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer.
SECTION 15. Representation of Shares of Other Corporations. The Chairperson of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of this Corporation, or any other person authorized by the Board of Directors or the President or a Vice President, is authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of this Corporation all rights incident to any and all securities of any other entity or entities standing in the name of this Corporation. The authority granted herein may be exercised either by such person directly or by any other person authorized to do so by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by such person having the authority.
SECTION 16. Bonded Officers. The Board of Directors may require any officer to give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may specify, including, without limitation, a bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties and for the restoration to the Corporation of all property in his or her possession or under his or her control belonging to the Corporation.
ARTICLE IV

Capital Stock
SECTION 1. Certificates of Stock. Each stockholder shall be entitled to a certificate of the capital stock of the Corporation in such form as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Directors. Such certificate shall be signed by any two authorized officers of the Corporation. The Corporation seal and the signatures by the Corporation’s officers, the transfer agent or the registrar may be facsimiles. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed on such certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he or she were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the time of its issue. Every certificate for shares of stock which are subject to any restriction on transfer and every certificate issued when the Corporation is authorized to issue more than one class or series of stock shall contain such legend with respect thereto as is required by law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided in these Bylaws, the Board of Directors may provide by resolution or resolutions that some or all of any or all classes or series of its stock shall be uncertificated shares (except that the foregoing shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation), and by the approval and adoption of these Bylaws, the Board of Directors has determined that all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock may be uncertificated, whether upon original issuance, re-issuance or subsequent transfer.
SECTION 2. Transfers. Subject to any restrictions on transfer and unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors, shares of stock that are represented by a certificate may be transferred on the books of the Corporation by the surrender to the Corporation or its transfer agent of the certificate therefor properly endorsed or accompanied by a written assignment or power of attorney properly executed, with transfer stamps (if necessary) affixed, and with such proof of the authenticity of signature as the Corporation or its transfer agent may reasonably require. Shares of stock that are not represented by a certificate may be transferred on the books of the Corporation by submitting to the Corporation or its transfer agent such evidence of transfer and following such other procedures as the Corporation or its transfer agent may require.
SECTION 3. Stock Transfer Agreements. The Corporation shall have power to enter into and perform any agreement with any number of stockholders of any one or more classes of stock of the Corporation to restrict the transfer of shares of stock of the Corporation of any one or more classes owned by such stockholders in any manner not prohibited by the DGCL.
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SECTION 4. Record Holders. Except as may otherwise be required by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws, the Corporation shall be entitled to treat the record holder of stock as shown on its books as the owner of such stock for all purposes, including the payment of dividends and the right to vote with respect thereto, regardless of any transfer, pledge or other disposition of such stock, until the shares have been transferred on the books of the Corporation in accordance with the requirements of these Bylaws.
SECTION 5. Record Date. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date: (a) in the case of determination of stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders, shall, unless otherwise required by law, not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting and (b) in the case of any other action, shall not be more than sixty (60) days prior to such other action. If no record date is fixed: (i) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held; and (ii) the record date for determining stockholders for any other purpose shall be 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.
SECTION 6. Replacement of Certificates. In case of the alleged loss, destruction or mutilation of a certificate of stock of the Corporation, a duplicate certificate may be issued in place thereof, upon such terms as the Board of Directors may prescribe.
ARTICLE V

Indemnification
SECTION 1. Definitions. For purposes of this Article V:
(a) “Corporate Status” describes the status of a person who is serving or has served (i) as a Director of the Corporation, (ii) as an Officer of the Corporation, (iii) as a Non-Officer Employee of the Corporation or (iv) as a director, partner, trustee, officer, employee or agent of any other corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, foundation, association, organization or other legal entity which such person is or was serving at the request of the Corporation. For purposes of this Section 1(a), a Director, Officer or Non-Officer Employee of the Corporation who is serving or has served as a director, partner, trustee, officer, employee or agent of a Subsidiary shall be deemed to be serving at the request of the Corporation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Corporate Status” shall not include the status of a person who is serving or has served as a director, officer, employee or agent of a constituent corporation absorbed in a merger or consolidation transaction with the Corporation with respect to such person’s activities prior to said transaction, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Directors or the stockholders of the Corporation;
(b) “Director” means any person who serves or has served the Corporation as a director on the Board of Directors of the Corporation;
(c) “Disinterested Director” means, with respect to each Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought hereunder, a Director of the Corporation who is not and was not a party to such Proceeding;
(d) “Expenses” means all attorneys’ fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of expert witnesses, private investigators and professional advisors (including, without limitation, accountants and investment bankers), travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, costs of preparation of demonstrative evidence and other courtroom presentation aids and devices, costs incurred in connection with document review, organization, imaging and computerization, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, and all other disbursements, costs or expenses of the type customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, settling or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding;
(e) “Liabilities” means judgments, damages, liabilities, losses, penalties, excise taxes, fines and amounts paid in settlement;
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(f) “Non-Officer Employee” means any person who serves or has served as an employee or agent of the Corporation, but who is not or was not a Director or Officer;
(g) “Officer” means any person who serves or has served the Corporation as an officer of the Corporation appointed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation;
(h) “Proceeding” means any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, inquiry, investigation, administrative hearing or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative or investigative; and
(i) “Subsidiary” means any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other entity of which the Corporation owns (either directly or through or together with another Subsidiary of the Corporation) either (i) a general partner, managing member or other similar interest or (ii) (A) fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power of the voting capital equity interests of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture or other entity, or (B) fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding voting capital stock or other voting equity interests of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture or other entity.
SECTION 2. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
(a) Subject to the operation of Section 4 of this Article V, each Director and Officer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the DGCL, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended (but, in the case of any such amendment, only to the extent that such amendment permits the Corporation to provide broader indemnification rights than such law permitted the Corporation to provide prior to such amendment), and to the extent authorized in this Section 2.
(1) Actions, Suits and Proceedings Other than By or In the Right of the Corporation. Each Director and Officer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation against any and all Expenses and Liabilities that are incurred or paid by such Director or Officer or on such Director’s or Officer’s behalf in connection with any Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation), which such Director or Officer is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in by reason of such Director’s or Officer’s Corporate Status, if such Director or Officer acted in good faith and in a manner such Director or Officer reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
(2) Actions, Suits and Proceedings By or In the Right of the Corporation. Each Director and Officer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation against any and all Expenses that are incurred by such Director or Officer or on such Director’s or Officer’s behalf in connection with any Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein by or in the right of the Corporation, which such Director or Officer is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in by reason of such Director’s or Officer’s Corporate Status, if such Director or Officer acted in good faith and in a manner such Director or Officer reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; provided, however, that no indemnification shall be made under this Section 2(a)(2) in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such Director or Officer shall have been finally adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be liable to the Corporation, unless, and only to the extent that, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or another court in which such Proceeding was brought shall determine upon application that, despite adjudication of liability, but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such Director or Officer is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such Expenses that such court deems proper.
(3) Survival of Rights. The rights of indemnification provided by this Section 2 shall continue as to a Director or Officer after he or she has ceased to be a Director or Officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives.
(4) Actions by Directors or Officers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation shall indemnify any Director or Officer seeking indemnification in connection with a Proceeding initiated by such Director or Officer only if such Proceeding (including any parts of such Proceeding not initiated by such Director or Officer) was authorized in advance by the Board of Directors, unless such Proceeding was brought to enforce such Officer’s or Director’s rights to indemnification or, in the case of Directors, advancement of Expenses under these Bylaws in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
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SECTION 3. Indemnification of Non-Officer Employees. Subject to the operation of Section 4 of this Article V, each Non-Officer Employee may, in the discretion of the Board of Directors, be indemnified by the Corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the DGCL, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, against any or all Expenses and Liabilities that are incurred by such Non-Officer Employee or on such Non-Officer Employee’s behalf in connection with any threatened, pending or completed Proceeding, or any claim, issue or matter therein, which such Non-Officer Employee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in by reason of such Non-Officer Employee’s Corporate Status, if such Non-Officer Employee acted in good faith and in a manner such Non-Officer Employee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The rights of indemnification provided by this Section 3 shall exist as to a Non-Officer Employee after he or she has ceased to be a Non-Officer Employee and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, personal representatives, executors and administrators. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation may indemnify any Non-Officer Employee seeking indemnification in connection with a Proceeding initiated by such Non-Officer Employee only if such Proceeding was authorized in advance by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 4. Determination. Unless ordered by a court, no indemnification shall be provided pursuant to this Article V to a Director, to an Officer or to a Non-Officer Employee unless a determination shall have been made that such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, such person had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Such determination shall be made by (a) a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors, (b) a committee comprised of Disinterested Directors, such committee having been designated by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors (even though less than a quorum), (c) if there are no such Disinterested Directors, or if a majority of Disinterested Directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion or (d) by the stockholders of the Corporation.
SECTION 5. Advancement of Expenses to Directors Prior to Final Disposition.
(a) The Corporation shall advance all Expenses incurred by or on behalf of any Director in connection with any Proceeding in which such Director is involved by reason of such Director’s Corporate Status within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Corporation of a written statement from such Director requesting such advance or advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of such Proceeding. Such statement or statements shall reasonably evidence the Expenses incurred by such Director and shall be preceded or accompanied by an undertaking by or on behalf of such Director to repay any Expenses so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such Director is not entitled to be indemnified against such Expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation shall advance all Expenses incurred by or on behalf of any Director seeking advancement of expenses hereunder in connection with a Proceeding initiated by such Director only if such Proceeding (including any parts of such Proceeding not initiated by such Director) was (i) authorized by the Board of Directors or (ii) brought to enforce such Director’s rights to indemnification or advancement of Expenses under these Bylaws.
(b) If a claim for advancement of Expenses hereunder by a Director is not paid in full by the Corporation within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Corporation of documentation of Expenses and the required undertaking, such Director may at any time thereafter bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, such Director shall also be entitled to be paid the expenses of prosecuting such claim. The failure of the Corporation (including its Board of Directors or any committee thereof, independent legal counsel or stockholders) to make a determination concerning the permissibility of such advancement of Expenses under this Article V shall not be a defense to an action brought by a Director for recovery of the unpaid amount of an advancement claim and shall not create a presumption that such advancement is not permissible. The burden of proving that a Director is not entitled to an advancement of expenses shall be on the Corporation.
(c) In any suit brought by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the Corporation shall be entitled to recover such expenses upon a final adjudication that the Director has not met any applicable standard for indemnification set forth in the DGCL.
SECTION 6. Advancement of Expenses to Officers and Non-Officer Employees Prior to Final Disposition.
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person is involved by reason of his or her Corporate Status as an Officer or Non-Officer Employee upon the receipt by the Corporation of a statement or statements from such Officer or Non-Officer Employee requesting such advance or advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of such Proceeding. Such statement or statements shall reasonably evidence the Expenses incurred by such Officer or Non-Officer Employee and shall be preceded or accompanied by an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay any Expenses so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such Officer or Non-Officer Employee is not entitled to be indemnified against such Expenses.
(b) In any suit brought by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the Corporation shall be entitled to recover such expenses upon a final adjudication that the Officer or Non-Officer Employee has not met any applicable standard for indemnification set forth in the DGCL.
SECTION 7. Contractual Nature of Rights.
(a) The provisions of this Article V shall be deemed to be a contract between the Corporation and each Director and Officer entitled to the benefits hereof at any time while this Article V is in effect, in consideration of such person’s past or current and any future performance of services for the Corporation. Neither amendment, repeal or modification of any provision of this Article V nor the adoption of any provision of the Certificate inconsistent with this Article V shall eliminate or reduce any right conferred by this Article V in respect of any act or omission occurring, or any cause of action or claim that accrues or arises or any state of facts existing, at the time of or before such amendment, repeal, modification or adoption of an inconsistent provision (even in the case of a proceeding based on such a state of facts that is commenced after such time), and all rights to indemnification and advancement of Expenses granted herein or arising out of any act or omission shall vest at the time of the act or omission in question, regardless of when or if any proceeding with respect to such act or omission is commenced. The rights to indemnification and to advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Article V shall continue notwithstanding that the person has ceased to be a director or officer of the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the estate, heirs, executors, administrators, legatees and distributees of such person.
(b) If a claim for indemnification hereunder by a Director or Officer is not paid in full by the Corporation within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Corporation of a written claim for indemnification, such Director or Officer may at any time thereafter bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim, and if successful in whole or in part, such Director or Officer shall also be entitled to be paid the expenses of prosecuting such claim. The failure of the Corporation (including its Board of Directors or any committee thereof, independent legal counsel or stockholders) to make a determination concerning the permissibility of such indemnification under this Article V shall not be a defense to an action brought by a Director or Officer for recovery of the unpaid amount of an indemnification claim and shall not create a presumption that such indemnification is not permissible. The burden of proving that a Director or Officer is not entitled to indemnification shall be on the Corporation.
(c) In any suit brought by a Director or Officer to enforce a right to indemnification hereunder, it shall be a defense that such Director or Officer has not met any applicable standard for indemnification set forth in the DGCL.
SECTION 8. Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The rights to indemnification and to advancement of Expenses set forth in this Article V shall not be exclusive of any other right that any Director, Officer or Non-Officer Employee may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate or these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or Disinterested Directors or otherwise.
SECTION 9. Insurance. The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any Director, Officer or Non-Officer Employee against any liability of any character asserted against or incurred by the Corporation or any such Director, Officer or Non-Officer Employee, or arising out of any such person’s Corporate Status, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the DGCL or the provisions of this Article V.
SECTION 10. Other Indemnification. The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or provide advancement of Expenses to any person under this Article V as a result of such person serving, at the request of the Corporation, as a director, partner, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise shall be reduced by any amount such person may collect as indemnification or advancement of Expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or enterprise (the “Primary Indemnitor”). Any indemnification or advancement of Expenses under this
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Article V owed by the Corporation as a result of a person serving, at the request of the Corporation, as a director, partner, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise shall only be in excess of, and shall be secondary to, the indemnification or advancement of Expenses available from the applicable Primary Indemnitor(s) and any applicable insurance policies.
SECTION 11. Savings Clause. If this Article V or any portion hereof shall be invalidated on any ground by any court of competent jurisdiction, then the Corporation shall nevertheless indemnify each indemnitee as to any expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees), liabilities, losses, judgments, fines (including, without limitation, excise taxes and penalties arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended) and amounts paid in settlement in connection with any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, whether civil, criminal or administrative, including, without limitation, an action by or in the right of the Corporation, to the fullest extent permitted by any applicable portion of this Article V that shall not have been invalidated and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
ARTICLE VI

Miscellaneous Provisions
SECTION 1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2. Seal. The Board of Directors shall have power to adopt and alter the seal of the Corporation.
SECTION 3. Execution of Instruments. All deeds, leases, transfers, contracts, bonds, notes and other obligations to be entered into by the Corporation in the ordinary course of its business without director action may be executed on behalf of the Corporation by the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, the President or the Treasurer or any other officer, employee or agent of the Corporation as the Board of Directors or an executive committee of the Board of Directors may authorize or determine.
SECTION 4. Voting of Securities. Unless the Board of Directors otherwise provides, the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, the President or the Treasurer may waive notice of, and act on behalf of the Corporation, or appoint another person or persons to act as proxy or attorney in fact for the Corporation with or without discretionary power and/or power of substitution, at any meeting of stockholders or stockholders of any other corporation or organization, any of whose securities are held by the Corporation.
SECTION 5. Resident Agent. The Board of Directors may appoint a resident agent upon whom legal process may be served in any action or proceeding against the Corporation.
SECTION 6. Corporate Records. The original or attested copies of the Certificate, Bylaws and records of all meetings of the incorporators, stockholders and the Board of Directors and the stock transfer books, which shall contain the names of all stockholders, their record addresses and the amount of stock held by each, may be kept outside the State of Delaware and shall be kept at the principal office of the Corporation, at an office of its counsel, at an office of its transfer agent or in such manner as may be permitted by law.
SECTION 7. Certificate. All references in these Bylaws to the Certificate shall be deemed to refer to the Certificate, as amended and/or restated and in effect from time to time.
SECTION 8. Exclusive Jurisdiction of Delaware Courts or the United States Federal District Courts. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any action asserting a claim of, or a claim based on, a breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or other employee or stockholder of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Certificate or these Bylaws (including the interpretation, validity or enforceability thereof) or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine; provided, however, that this sentence will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. To the fullest extent permitted by law, any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of this Section 8.
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SECTION 9. Amendment of Bylaws.
(a) Amendment by Directors. Except as otherwise required by law, these Bylaws may be amended or repealed by the Board of Directors.
(b) Amendment by Stockholders. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Bylaws of the Corporation may be amended or repealed at any annual meeting of stockholders, or at any special meeting of stockholders called for such purpose, by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class; provided, however, that if the Board of Directors recommends that stockholders approve such amendment or repeal at such meeting of stockholders, such amendment or repeal shall only require the affirmative vote of the majority of outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class.
SECTION 10. Notices. If mailed, notice to stockholders shall be deemed given when deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, directed to the stockholder at such stockholder’s address as it appears on the records of the Corporation. Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given to stockholders, any notice to stockholders may be given by electronic transmission in the manner provided in Section 232 of the DGCL.
SECTION 11. Waivers. A written waiver of any notice, signed by a stockholder or director, or waiver by electronic transmission by such person, whether given before or after the time of the event for which notice is to be given, shall be deemed equivalent to the notice required to be given to such person. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any meeting need be specified in such a waiver.
Adopted [•], 2026.
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Annex J
Agreed Form
FREENOME, INC.
2026 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
SECTION 1. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE PLAN; DEFINITIONS
The name of the plan is the Freenome, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to encourage and enable the officers, employees, Non-Employee Directors and Consultants of Freenome, Inc. (the “Company”) and its Affiliates upon whose judgment, initiative and efforts the Company largely depends for the successful conduct of its business to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company. It is anticipated that providing such persons with a direct stake in the Company’s welfare will assure a closer alignment of their interests with those of the Company and its stockholders, thereby stimulating their efforts on the Company’s behalf and strengthening their desire to remain with the Company or one of its Affiliates.
The following terms shall be defined as set forth below:
“Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
“Administrator” means either the Board or the compensation committee of the Board or a similar committee performing the functions of the compensation committee and that is comprised of not less than two Non-Employee Directors who are independent.
Affiliate” means, at the time of determination, any “parent” or “subsidiary” of the Company as such terms are defined in Rule 405 of the Act. The Board will have the authority to determine the time or times at which “parent” or “subsidiary” status is determined within the foregoing definition.
“Award” or “Awards,” except where referring to a particular category of grant under the Plan, shall include Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Units, Unrestricted Stock Awards, Cash-Based Awards and Dividend Equivalent Rights.
“Award Certificate” means a written or electronic document setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to an Award granted under the Plan. Each Award Certificate is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
“Cash-Based Award” means an Award entitling the recipient to receive a cash-denominated payment granted pursuant to Section 10.
Closing” means the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2025 by and among Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, and Freenome Holdings, Inc.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the rules, regulations and interpretations thereunder.
“Consultant” means a consultant or adviser who provides bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate as an independent contractor and who qualifies as a consultant or advisor under Instruction A.1.(a)(1) of Form S-8 under the Act.
“Dividend Equivalent Right” means an Award entitling the grantee to receive credits based on ordinary cash dividends that would have been paid on the shares of Stock specified in the Dividend Equivalent Right (or other Award to which it relates) granted pursuant to Section 11.
“Effective Date” means the date on which the Plan becomes effective as set forth in Section 19.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
“Fair Market Value” of the Stock on any given date means the fair market value of the Stock determined in good faith by the Administrator; provided, however, that if the Stock is listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”), NASDAQ Global Market, The New York Stock Exchange or
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another national securities exchange or traded on any established market, the determination shall be made by reference to the closing price on such date. If there is no closing price for such date, the determination shall be made by reference to the last date preceding such date for which there is a closing price.
“Incentive Stock Option” means any Stock Option designated and qualified as an “incentive stock option” as defined in Section 422 of the Code.
“Non-Employee Director” means a member of the Board who is not also an employee of the Company or any Subsidiary.
“Non-Qualified Stock Option” means any Stock Option that is not an Incentive Stock Option.
“Option” or “Stock Option” means any option to purchase shares of Stock granted pursuant to Section 5.
Outstanding Shares” means, as of a specified date, the sum of (a) number of shares of Stock issued and outstanding and (b) the number of shares of Stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of any outstanding, pre-funded warrants to acquire shares of Stock for a nominal exercise price.
“Prior Plan” means the Freenome Holdings, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.
“Restricted Shares” means the shares of Stock underlying a Restricted Stock Award that remain subject to a risk of forfeiture or the Company’s right of repurchase.
“Restricted Stock Award” means an Award of Restricted Shares granted pursuant to Section 7.
“Restricted Stock Units” means an Award of stock units granted pursuant to Section 8.
“Sale Event” means (i) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis to an unrelated person or entity, (ii) a merger, reorganization or consolidation pursuant to which the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power and outstanding stock immediately prior to such transaction do not own a majority of the outstanding voting power and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the resulting or successor entity (or its ultimate parent, if applicable) immediately upon completion of such transaction, (iii) the sale of all of the Stock of the Company to an unrelated person, entity or group acting in concert or (iv) any other transaction in which the owners of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own at least a majority of the outstanding voting power of the Company or any successor entity immediately upon completion of the transaction other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Company.
Sale Price” means the value, as determined by the Administrator, of the consideration payable, or otherwise to be received by stockholders, per share of Stock, pursuant to a Sale Event.
“Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and other guidance promulgated thereunder.
“Service Relationship” means any relationship as an employee, director or Consultant of the Company or any Affiliate. Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Award Certificate, a Service Relationship shall be deemed to continue without interruption in the event the grantee’s status changes from full-time employee to part-time employee, director or Consultant or vice versa, provided that there is no interruption or other termination of Service Relationship in connection with the grantee’s change in capacity.
“Stock” means the Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, subject to adjustments pursuant to Section 3.
“Stock Appreciation Right” means an Award entitling the recipient to receive shares of Stock (or cash, to the extent explicitly provided for in the applicable Award Certificate) granted pursuant to Section 6.
“Subsidiary” means any corporation or other entity (other than the Company) in which the Company has at least a 50% interest, either directly or indirectly.
“Ten Percent Owner” means an employee who owns or is deemed to own (by reason of the attribution rules of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than 10% of the combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any parent or subsidiary corporation.
“Unrestricted Stock Award” means an Award of shares of Stock free of any restrictions granted pursuant to Section 9.
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SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATION OF PLAN; ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORITY TO SELECT GRANTEES AND DETERMINE AWARDS
(a) Administration of Plan. The Plan shall be administered by the Administrator.
(b) Powers of Administrator. The Administrator shall have the power and authority to grant Awards consistent with the terms of the Plan, including the power and authority:
(i) to select the individuals to whom Awards may from time to time be granted;
(ii) to determine the time or times of grant, and the extent, if any, of Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Units, Unrestricted Stock Awards, Cash-Based Awards and Dividend Equivalent Rights, or any combination of the foregoing, granted to any one or more grantees;
(iii) to determine the number of shares of Stock to be covered by any Award;
(iv) to determine and modify from time to time the terms and conditions, including restrictions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any Award, which terms and conditions may differ among individual Awards and grantees, and to approve the forms of Award Certificates;
(v) to accelerate at any time the exercisability or vesting of all or any portion of any Award;
(vi) subject to the provisions of Section 5(c) or Section 6(d), as applicable, to extend at any time the period in which Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights may be exercised;
(vii) at any time to adopt, alter and repeal such rules, guidelines and practices for administration of the Plan and for its own acts and proceedings as it deems advisable;
(viii) to interpret the terms and provisions of the Plan and any Award (including related written and electronic instruments);
(ix) to make all determinations it deems advisable for the administration of the Plan;
(x) to decide all disputes arising in connection with the Plan; and
(xi) to otherwise supervise the administration of the Plan.
All decisions and interpretations of the Administrator shall be binding on all persons, including the Company, Affiliates and Plan grantees.
(c) Delegation of Authority to Grant Awards. Subject to applicable law, the Administrator, in its discretion, may delegate to a subcommittee comprised of one or more members of the Board or committee comprised of one or more officers of the Company, including the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, all or part of the Administrator’s authority and duties with respect to the granting of Awards to individuals who are not (i) subject to the reporting and other provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and (ii) members of the delegated subcommittee or committee. Any such delegation by the Administrator shall include a time period for the delegation and a limitation as to the amount of Stock underlying Awards that may be granted during the period of the delegation and shall contain guidelines as to the determination of the exercise price and the vesting criteria. The Administrator may revoke or amend the terms of a delegation at any time but such action shall not invalidate any prior actions of the Administrator’s delegate or delegates that were consistent with the terms of the Plan and limits and guidelines in effect at the time of the prior action.
(d) Award Certificate. Other than with respect to Cash-Based Awards, Awards under the Plan shall be evidenced by Award Certificates that set forth the terms, conditions and limitations for each Award, which may include, without limitation, the term of an Award and the provisions applicable in the event employment or service terminates.
(e) Indemnification. Neither the Board nor the Administrator, nor any member of either or any delegate thereof, shall be liable for any act, omission, interpretation, construction or determination made in good faith in connection with the Plan, and the members of the Board and the Administrator (and any delegate thereof) shall be entitled in all cases to indemnification and reimbursement by the Company in respect of any claim, loss, damage
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or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising or resulting therefrom to the fullest extent permitted by law and/or under the Company’s articles or bylaws or any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage that may be in effect from time to time and/or any indemnification agreement between such individual and the Company.
(f) Non-U.S. Award Recipients. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, in order to comply, or facilitate compliance, with the laws in other countries in which the Company and its Affiliates operate or have employees or other individuals eligible for Awards, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall have the power and authority to: (i) determine which Affiliates are covered by the Plan; (ii) determine which individuals outside the United States are eligible to participate in the Plan; (iii) modify the terms and conditions of any Award granted to individuals outside the United States to comply, or facilitate compliance, with applicable non-U.S. laws; (iv) establish subplans and modify exercise procedures and other terms and procedures, to the extent the Administrator determines such actions to be necessary or advisable (and such subplans and/or modifications shall be incorporated into and made part of this Plan); provided, however, that no such subplans and/or modifications shall increase the share limitations contained in Section 3(a) hereof; and (v) take any action, before or after an Award is made, that the Administrator determines to be necessary or advisable to obtain approval or comply, or facilitate compliance, with any local governmental regulatory exemptions or approvals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may not take any actions hereunder, and no Awards shall be granted, that would violate the Exchange Act or any other applicable United States securities law, the Code or any other applicable United States governing statute or law.
SECTION 3. STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN; MERGERS; SUBSTITUTION
(a) Stock Issuable. The maximum number of shares of Stock reserved and available for issuance under the Plan shall be [•] shares (the “Initial Limit”), subject to adjustment as provided in this Section 3 plus, on January 1, 2027 and each January 1 thereafter, the number of shares of Stock reserved and available for issuance under the Plan shall be automatically cumulatively increased by (i) 5% of the number of Outstanding Shares on the immediately preceding December 31 or (ii) such lesser number of shares of Stock as determined by the Administrator (the “Annual Increase”). Subject to such overall limitation, the maximum aggregate number of shares of Stock that may be issued in the form of Incentive Stock Options shall not exceed the Initial Limit, as cumulatively increased on January 1, 2027 and each January 1 thereafter by the lesser of the Annual Increase for such year or 7,000,000 shares of Stock, subject in all cases to adjustment as provided in Section 3(b). For purposes of these limitations, the shares of Stock underlying any awards under the Plan or the Prior Plan that are forfeited, canceled, held back upon exercise of an Option or settlement of an Award to cover the exercise price or tax withholding, reacquired by the Company prior to vesting, satisfied without the issuance of Stock or otherwise terminated (other than by exercise) will be added back to the shares of Stock available for issuance under the Plan and, to the extent permitted under Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the shares of Stock that may be issued as Incentive Stock Options. In the event the Company repurchases shares of Stock on the open market, such shares shall not be added to the shares of Stock available for issuance under the Plan. Subject to such overall limitations, shares of Stock may be issued up to such maximum number pursuant to any type or types of Award. The shares available for issuance under the Plan may be authorized but unissued shares of Stock or shares of Stock reacquired by the Company. Awards that may be settled solely in cash shall not be counted against the share reserve.
(b) Changes in Stock. Subject to Section 3(c) hereof, if, as a result of any reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock dividend, extraordinary cash dividend, stock split, reverse stock split or other similar change in the Company’s capital stock, Outstanding Shares are increased or decreased or are exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the Company, or additional shares or new or different shares or other securities of the Company or other non-cash assets are distributed with respect to such shares of Stock or other securities, or, if, as a result of any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, Outstanding Shares are converted into or exchanged for securities of the Company or any successor entity (or a parent or subsidiary thereof), the Administrator shall make an appropriate or proportionate adjustment in (i) the maximum number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan, including the maximum number of shares that may be issued in the form of Incentive Stock Options, (ii) the number and kind of shares or other securities subject to any then outstanding Awards under the Plan, (iii) the repurchase price, if any, per share subject to each outstanding Restricted Stock Award and (iv) the exercise price for each share subject to any then outstanding Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights under the Plan, without changing the aggregate exercise
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price (i.e., the exercise price multiplied by the number of shares subject to Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights) as to which such Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights remain exercisable. The Administrator shall also make equitable or proportionate adjustments in the number of shares subject to outstanding Awards and the exercise price and the terms of outstanding Awards to take into consideration cash dividends paid other than in the ordinary course or any other extraordinary corporate event. The adjustment by the Administrator shall be final, binding and conclusive. No fractional shares of Stock shall be issued under the Plan resulting from any such adjustment, but the Administrator in its discretion may make a cash payment in lieu of fractional shares.
(c) Mergers and Other Transactions. In the case of and subject to the consummation of a Sale Event, the parties thereto may cause the assumption or continuation of Awards theretofore granted by the successor entity or the substitution of such Awards with new Awards of the successor entity or parent thereof, with appropriate adjustment as to the number and kind of shares and, if appropriate, the per share exercise prices, as such parties shall agree. To the extent the parties to such Sale Event do not provide for the assumption, continuation or substitution of Awards, upon the effective time of the Sale Event, the Plan and all outstanding Awards granted hereunder shall terminate. In such case, except as may be otherwise provided in the relevant Award Certificate, all Awards with time-based vesting, conditions or restrictions shall become fully vested and exercisable or nonforfeitable as of the effective time of the Sale Event, and all Awards with conditions and restrictions relating to the attainment of performance goals may become vested and exercisable or nonforfeitable in connection with a Sale Event in the Administrator’s discretion or to the extent specified in the relevant Award Certificate. In the event of such termination, (i) the Company shall have the option (in its sole discretion) to make or provide for a payment, in cash or in kind, to the grantees holding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights, in exchange for the cancellation thereof, in an amount equal to the difference between (A) the Sale Price multiplied by the number of shares of Stock subject to outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (to the extent then exercisable (after taking into account any acceleration hereunder) at prices not in excess of the Sale Price) and (B) the aggregate exercise price of all such outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (provided that, in the case of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right with an exercise price equal to or greater than the Sale Price, such Option or Stock Appreciation Right shall be cancelled for no consideration) or (ii) each grantee shall be permitted, within a specified period of time prior to the consummation of the Sale Event as determined by the Administrator, to exercise all outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (to the extent then exercisable after taking into account any acceleration hereunder) held by such grantee. The Company shall also have the option, in its sole discretion, to make or provide for a payment, in cash or in kind, to the grantees holding other Awards, in exchange for the cancellation thereof, in an amount equal to the Sale Price multiplied by the number of vested shares of Stock under such Awards (after taking into account any acceleration hereunder).
(d) Maximum Awards to Non-Employee Directors. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Plan, the value of all Awards awarded under this Plan and all other cash compensation paid by the Company to any Non-Employee Director in any calendar year for services as a Non-Employee Director shall not exceed $600,000; provided, however, that such amount shall be $1,000,000 for the calendar year in which the applicable Non-Employee Director is initially elected or appointed to the Board. For the purpose of these limitations, the value of any Award shall be its grant date fair value, as determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 or successor provision but excluding the impact of estimated forfeitures related to service-based vesting provisions.
(e) Substitute Awards. The Administrator may grant Awards under the Plan in substitution for shares and share-based awards held by employees, directors or consultants of another corporation in connection with the merger or consolidation of the employing corporation with the Company or a Subsidiary or the acquisition by the Company or a Subsidiary of property or shares of the employing corporation. The Administrator may direct that the substitute Awards be granted on such terms and conditions as the Administrator considers appropriate in the circumstances. To the extent permitted by applicable law, any substitute Awards granted under the Plan shall not count against the share limitations set forth in Section 3(a).
SECTION 4. ELIGIBILITY
Grantees under the Plan will be such employees, Non-Employee Directors or Consultants of the Company and its Affiliates as are selected from time to time by the Administrator in its sole discretion; provided that Awards may not be granted to employees, Non-Employee Directors or Consultants who are providing services only to any “parent” of the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Act, unless (i) the stock underlying the Awards is treated as “service recipient stock” under Section 409A or (ii) the Company, in consultation with its legal counsel, has determined that such Awards are exempt from or otherwise comply with Section 409A.
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SECTION 5. STOCK OPTIONS
(a) Award of Stock Options. The Administrator may grant Stock Options under the Plan. Any Stock Option granted under the Plan shall be in such form as the Administrator may from time to time approve.
Stock Options granted under the Plan may be either Incentive Stock Options or Non-Qualified Stock Options. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to employees of the Company, any “parent corporation” within the meaning of Section 424(e) of the Code or any Subsidiary that is a “subsidiary corporation” within the meaning of Section 424(f) of the Code. To the extent that any Option does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option, it shall be deemed a Non-Qualified Stock Option.
Stock Options shall be subject to the following terms and conditions and shall contain such additional terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, as the Administrator deems desirable. If the Administrator so determines, Stock Options may be granted in lieu of cash compensation at the optionee’s election, subject to such terms and conditions as the Administrator may establish.
(b) Exercise Price. The exercise price per share for the Stock covered by a Stock Option shall be determined by the Administrator at the time of grant but shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option that is granted to a Ten Percent Owner, the exercise price of such Incentive Stock Option shall be not less than 110% of the Fair Market Value on the grant date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Stock Options may be granted with an exercise price per share that is less than 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant (i) pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent with, Section 424(a) of the Code, (ii) to individuals who are not subject to U.S. income tax on the date of grant or (iii) if the Stock Option is otherwise exempt from or compliant with Section 409A.
(c) Option Term. The term of each Stock Option shall be fixed by the Administrator, but no Stock Option shall be exercisable more than ten years after the date the Stock Option is granted. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option that is granted to a Ten Percent Owner, the term of such Stock Option shall be no more than five years from the date of grant.
(d) Exercisability; Rights of a Stockholder. Stock Options shall become exercisable at such time or times, whether or not in installments, as determined by the Administrator at or after the grant date. An optionee shall have the rights of a stockholder only as to shares acquired upon the exercise of a Stock Option and not as to unexercised Stock Options.
(e) Method of Exercise. Stock Options may be exercised in whole or in part, by giving written or electronic notice of exercise to the Company, specifying the number of shares to be purchased. Payment of the exercise price may be made by one or more of the following methods except to the extent otherwise provided in the Award Certificate:
(i) In cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the Administrator;
(ii) Through the delivery (or attestation to the ownership following such procedures as the Company may prescribe) of shares of Stock that are not then subject to restrictions under any Company plan. Such surrendered shares shall be valued at Fair Market Value on the exercise date;
(iii) By the optionee delivering to the Company a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company cash or a check payable and acceptable to the Company for the exercise price; provided that in the event the optionee chooses to pay the exercise price as so provided, the optionee and the broker shall comply with such procedures and enter into such agreements of indemnity and other agreements as the Company may prescribe as a condition of such payment procedure; or
(iv) With respect to Stock Options that are not Incentive Stock Options, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price.
Payment instruments will be received subject to collection. The transfer to the optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the shares of Stock to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of a Stock Option will be contingent upon receipt from the optionee (or a purchaser acting in the optionee’s stead in accordance with
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the provisions of the Stock Option) by the Company of the full exercise price for such shares and the fulfillment of any other requirements contained in the Award Certificate or applicable provisions of laws (including the satisfaction of any withholding taxes that the Company or an Affiliate is obligated to withhold with respect to the optionee). In the event an optionee chooses to pay the exercise price by previously-owned shares of Stock through the attestation method, the number of shares of Stock transferred to the optionee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the number of attested shares. In the event that the Company establishes, for itself or using the services of a third party, an automated system for the exercise of Stock Options, such as a system using an internet website or interactive voice response, then the paperless exercise of Stock Options may be permitted through the use of such an automated system.
(f) Annual Limit on Incentive Stock Options. To the extent required for “incentive stock option” treatment under Section 422 of the Code, the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the time of grant) of the shares of Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options granted under this Plan and any other plan of the Company or its parent and subsidiary corporations become exercisable for the first time by an optionee during any calendar year shall not exceed $100,000. To the extent that any Stock Option exceeds this limit, it shall be a Non-Qualified Stock Option.
SECTION 6. STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
(a) Award of Stock Appreciation Rights. The Administrator may grant Stock Appreciation Rights under the Plan. A Stock Appreciation Right is an Award entitling the recipient to receive shares of Stock (or cash, to the extent explicitly provided for in the applicable Award Certificate) having a value equal to the excess of the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price of the Stock Appreciation Right multiplied by the number of shares of Stock with respect to which the Stock Appreciation Right is exercised.
(b) Exercise Price of Stock Appreciation Rights. The exercise price of a Stock Appreciation Right shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the date of grant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted with an exercise price per share that is less than 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant (i) pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent with, Section 424(a) of the Code, (ii) to individuals who are not subject to U.S. income tax on the date of grant or (iii) if the Stock Appreciation Right is otherwise exempt from or compliant with Section 409A.
(c) Grant and Exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights. Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted by the Administrator independently of any Stock Option granted pursuant to the Plan.
(d) Terms and Conditions of Stock Appreciation Rights. Stock Appreciation Rights shall be subject to such terms and conditions as determined by the Administrator on or after the date of grant. The term of a Stock Appreciation Right may not exceed ten years.
SECTION 7. RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS
(a) Nature of Restricted Stock Awards. The Administrator may grant Restricted Stock Awards under the Plan. A Restricted Stock Award is any Award of Restricted Shares subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Administrator determines at or after the time of grant.
(b) Rights as a Stockholder. Upon the grant of a Restricted Stock Award and payment of any applicable purchase price, if any, a grantee shall have the rights of a stockholder with respect to the voting of the Restricted Shares and receipt of dividends; provided that any dividends paid by the Company during the vesting period shall accrue and shall not be paid to the grantee until and to the extent the Restricted Stock Award vests. Unless the Administrator determines otherwise, (i) uncertificated Restricted Shares shall be accompanied by a notation on the records of the Company or the transfer agent to the effect that they are subject to forfeiture until such Restricted Shares are vested as provided in Section 7(d) below, and (ii) certificated Restricted Shares shall remain in the possession of the Company until such Restricted Shares are vested as provided in Section 7(d) below, and the grantee shall be required, as a condition of the grant, to deliver to the Company such instruments of transfer as the Administrator may prescribe.
(c) Restrictions. Restricted Shares may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered or disposed of except as specifically provided herein or in the Award Certificate. Except as otherwise provided by the Administrator either in the Award Certificate or, subject to Section 16 below, in writing after the Award is issued, if a grantee’s Service Relationship terminates for any reason, any Restricted Shares that have not vested at
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the time of termination shall automatically and without any requirement of notice to such grantee from or other action by or on behalf of, the Company be deemed to have been reacquired by the Company at their original purchase price (if any) from such grantee or such grantee’s legal representative simultaneously with such termination of the Service Relationship, and thereafter shall cease to represent any ownership of the Company by the grantee or rights of the grantee as a stockholder. Following such deemed reacquisition of Restricted Shares that are represented by physical certificates, a grantee shall surrender such certificates to the Company upon request without consideration.
(d) Vesting of Restricted Shares. The Administrator at or after the time of grant shall specify the date or dates and/or the attainment of pre-established performance goals, objectives or other conditions on which the non-transferability of the Restricted Shares and the Company’s right of repurchase or forfeiture shall lapse. Subsequent to such date or dates and/or the attainment of such pre-established performance goals, objectives or other conditions, the shares on which all restrictions have lapsed shall no longer be Restricted Shares and shall be deemed “vested.”
SECTION 8. RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
(a) Nature of Restricted Stock Units. The Administrator may grant Restricted Stock Units under the Plan. A Restricted Stock Unit is an Award of stock units that may be settled in shares of Stock (or cash, to the extent explicitly provided for in the Award Certificate) upon the satisfaction of such restrictions and conditions at the time of grant. Except in the case of Restricted Stock Units with a deferred settlement date that complies with Section 409A, at the end of the vesting period, Restricted Stock Units, to the extent vested, shall be settled in the form of shares of Stock (or cash, to the extent explicitly provided for in the Award Certificate). Restricted Stock Units with deferred settlement dates granted to U.S. taxpayers are subject to Section 409A and shall contain such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion in order to comply with the requirements of Section 409A.
(b) Election to Receive Restricted Stock Units in Lieu of Compensation. The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, permit a grantee to elect to receive a portion of future cash compensation otherwise due to such grantee in the form of an Award of Restricted Stock Units. Any such election shall be made in writing and shall be delivered to the Company no later than the date specified by the Administrator and, if applicable, in accordance with Section 409A and such other rules and procedures established by the Administrator. Any such future cash compensation that the grantee elects to defer will be converted to a fixed number of Restricted Stock Units based on the Fair Market Value of Stock on the date the compensation would otherwise have been paid to the grantee if such payment had not been deferred as provided herein. The Administrator shall have the sole right to determine whether and under what circumstances to permit such elections and to impose such limitations and other terms and conditions thereon as the Administrator deems appropriate. Any Restricted Stock Units that are elected to be received in lieu of cash compensation shall be fully vested, unless otherwise provided in the Award Certificate.
(c) Rights as a Stockholder. A grantee shall have the rights as a stockholder only as to shares of Stock acquired by the grantee upon settlement of Restricted Stock Units; provided, however, that the grantee may be credited with Dividend Equivalent Rights with respect to the stock units underlying the grantee’s Restricted Stock Units, subject to the provisions of Section 11 and such terms and conditions as the Administrator may determine.
(d) Termination. Except as otherwise provided by the Administrator either in the Award Certificate or, subject to Section 16 below, in writing after the Award is issued, a grantee’s right in all Restricted Stock Units that have not vested shall automatically terminate upon the termination of the grantee’s Service Relationship for any reason.
SECTION 9. UNRESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS
Grant or Sale of Unrestricted Stock. The Administrator may grant (or sell at par value or such higher purchase price determined by the Administrator) an Unrestricted Stock Award under the Plan. An Unrestricted Stock Award is an Award pursuant to which the grantee receives shares of Stock free of any restrictions under the Plan. Unrestricted Stock Awards may be granted in respect of past services or other valid consideration, or in lieu of cash compensation due to such grantee.
SECTION 10. CASH-BASED AWARDS
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Administrator shall determine the maximum duration of the Cash-Based Award, the amount of cash to which the Cash-Based Award pertains, the conditions upon which the Cash-Based Award becomes vested or payable and such other provisions as the Administrator determines. Each Cash-Based Award shall specify a cash-denominated payment amount, formula or payment ranges as determined by the Administrator. Payment, if any, with respect to a Cash-Based Award shall be made in accordance with the terms of the Award and may be made in cash.
SECTION 11. DIVIDEND EQUIVALENT RIGHTS
(a) Dividend Equivalent Rights. The Administrator may grant Dividend Equivalent Rights under the Plan. A Dividend Equivalent Right is an Award entitling the grantee to receive credits based on cash dividends that would have been paid on the shares of Stock specified in the Dividend Equivalent Right (or other Award to which it relates) if such shares had been issued to the grantee. A Dividend Equivalent Right may be granted hereunder to any grantee as a component of an Award of Restricted Stock Units or as a freestanding Award. The terms and conditions of Dividend Equivalent Rights shall be specified in the Award Certificate. Dividend equivalents credited to the holder of a Dividend Equivalent Right may be paid currently or may be deemed to be reinvested in additional shares of Stock, which may thereafter accrue additional equivalents. Any such reinvestment shall be at Fair Market Value on the date of reinvestment or such other price as may then apply under a dividend reinvestment plan sponsored by the Company, if any. Dividend Equivalent Rights may be settled in cash or shares of Stock or a combination thereof, in a single installment or installments. A Dividend Equivalent Right granted as a component of an Award of Restricted Stock Units shall be settled only upon settlement or payment of, or lapse of restrictions on, such other Award, and such Dividend Equivalent Right shall expire or be forfeited or annulled under the same conditions as such other Award.
(b) Termination. Except as may otherwise be provided by the Administrator either in the Award Certificate or, subject to Section 16 below, in writing after the Award is issued, a grantee’s rights in all Dividend Equivalent Rights shall automatically terminate upon the termination of the grantee’s Service Relationship for any reason.
SECTION 12. TRANSFERABILITY OF AWARDS
(a) Transferability. Except as provided in Section 12(b) below, during a grantee’s lifetime, such grantee’s Awards shall be exercisable only by the grantee, or by the grantee’s legal representative or guardian in the event of the grantee’s incapacity. No Awards shall be sold, assigned, transferred or otherwise encumbered or disposed of by a grantee other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a domestic relations order. No Awards shall be subject, in whole or in part, to attachment, execution or levy of any kind, and any purported transfer in violation hereof shall be null and void.
(b) Administrator Action. Notwithstanding Section 12(a), the Administrator, in its discretion, may provide either in the Award Certificate regarding a given Award or by subsequent written approval that the grantee (who is an employee or director) may transfer such grantee’s Non-Qualified Stock Options to such grantee’s immediate family members, to trusts for the benefit of such family members or to partnerships in which such family members are the only partners, provided that the transferee agrees in writing with the Company to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Plan and the applicable Award. In no event may an Award be transferred by a grantee for value.
(c) Family Member. For purposes of Section 12(b), “family member” means a grantee’s child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, former spouse, sibling, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships, any person sharing the grantee’s household (other than a tenant of the grantee), a trust in which these persons (or the grantee) have more than 50% of the beneficial interest, a foundation in which these persons (or the grantee) control the management of assets and any other entity in which these persons (or the grantee) own more than 50% of the voting interests.
SECTION 13. TAX WITHHOLDING
(a) Payment by Grantee. Each grantee shall, no later than the date as of which the value of an Award or of any Stock or other amount received thereunder first becomes includable in the gross income of the grantee for income tax purposes, pay to the Company, or make arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator regarding payment of, any federal, state or local taxes, and non-U.S. or other taxes, of any kind required by law to be withheld by the Company or its Affiliates with respect to such income. The Company and its Affiliates shall, to the extent permitted by law, have the right to deduct any such taxes from any payment of any kind otherwise due to the grantee or to satisfy any applicable
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withholding obligations by any other method of withholding that the Company or its Affiliates deem appropriate. The Company’s obligation to deliver evidence of book entry (or stock certificates) to any grantee is subject to and conditioned on tax withholding obligations being satisfied by the grantee.
(b) Payment in Stock. The Administrator may require the Company’s or Affiliate’s tax withholding obligation to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by the Company withholding from shares of Stock to be issued pursuant to any Award a number of shares with an aggregate Fair Market Value (as of the date the withholding is effected) that would satisfy the withholding amount due; provided, however, that the amount withheld does not exceed the maximum statutory tax rate or such lesser amount as is necessary to avoid liability accounting treatment. For purposes of share withholding, the Fair Market Value of withheld shares shall be determined in the same manner as the value of Stock includible in income of the grantees. The Administrator may also require the Company’s or Affiliate’s tax withholding obligation to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by an arrangement whereby a certain number of shares of Stock issued pursuant to any Award are immediately sold and proceeds from such sale are remitted to the Company or Affiliate in an amount that would satisfy the withholding amount due.
SECTION 14. SECTION 409A AWARDS
Awards are intended to be exempt from Section 409A to the greatest extent possible and to otherwise comply with Section 409A. The Plan and all Awards shall be interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that any Award is determined to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A (a “409A Award”), the Award shall be subject to such additional rules and requirements as specified by the Administrator from time to time in order to comply with Section 409A. In this regard, if any amount under a 409A Award is payable upon a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A) to a grantee who is then considered a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then no such payment shall be made prior to the date that is the earlier of (i) six months and one day after the grantee’s separation from service or (ii) the grantee’s death, but only to the extent such delay is necessary to prevent such payment from being subject to interest, penalties and/or additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A. Further, the settlement of any 409A Award may not be accelerated except to the extent permitted by Section 409A. The Company makes no representation that any or all of the payments or benefits described in the Plan will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A and makes no undertaking to preclude Section 409A from applying to any such payment. The grantee shall be solely responsible for the payment of any taxes and penalties incurred under Section 409A.
SECTION 15. TERMINATION OF SERVICE RELATIONSHIP, TRANSFER, LEAVE OF ABSENCE, ETC.
(a) Termination of Service Relationship. If the grantee’s Service Relationship is with an Affiliate and such Affiliate ceases to be an Affiliate, the grantee shall be deemed to have terminated such grantee’s Service Relationship for purposes of the Plan.
(b) For purposes of the Plan, the following events shall not be deemed a termination of a Service Relationship:
(i) a transfer to the service of the Company from an Affiliate or from the Company to an Affiliate, or from one Affiliate to another; or
(ii) an approved leave of absence for military service or sickness, or for any other purpose approved by the Company or its Affiliate, as the case may be, if the employee’s right to re-employment is guaranteed either by a statute or by contract or under the policy pursuant to which the leave of absence was granted or if the Administrator otherwise so provides in writing; or
(iii) the transfer in status from one eligibility category under Section 4 hereof to another category.
(c) In the event a grantee’s regular level of time commitment in the performance of such grantee’s services for the Company and its Affiliates is reduced (including, without limitation, if the grantee has a change in status from a full-time employee to a part-time employee or transitions from an employee to a director or Consultant) or if the grantee takes an extended leave of absence, in either case, after the date of grant of any Award to the grantee, the Administrator may, in its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by applicable law, (x) make a corresponding reduction in the number of shares subject to any portion of such Award that is scheduled to vest or
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become payable after the date of such change in time commitment or status or during or after any such leave of absence and (y) in lieu of or in combination with such a reduction, extend the vesting or payment schedule applicable to such Award. In the event of any such reduction, the grantee will not have any rights with respect to any portion of the Award that is so reduced.
SECTION 16. AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION
The Board may, at any time, amend or discontinue the Plan and the Administrator may, at any time, amend or cancel any outstanding Award for the purpose of satisfying changes in law or for any other lawful purpose, but no such action shall materially and adversely affect rights under any outstanding Award without the holder’s consent. The Administrator is specifically authorized to exercise its discretion to reduce the exercise price of outstanding Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights or effect the repricing of such Awards through cancellation and re-grants or cancellation in exchange for cash or other Awards without stockholder approval. To the extent required under the rules of any securities exchange or market system on which the Stock is listed or to the extent determined by the Administrator to be required by the Code to ensure that Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan are qualified under Section 422 of the Code, Plan amendments shall be subject to approval by Company stockholders. Nothing in this Section 16 shall limit the Administrator’s authority to take any action permitted pursuant to Section 3(b) or 3(c).
SECTION 17. STATUS OF PLAN
With respect to the portion of any Award that has not been exercised or settled and any payments in cash, Stock or other consideration not received by a grantee, a grantee shall have no rights greater than those of a general creditor of the Company unless the Administrator otherwise expressly determines in connection with any Award or Awards. In its sole discretion, the Administrator may authorize the creation of trusts or other arrangements to meet the Company’s obligations to deliver Stock or make payments with respect to Awards hereunder, provided that the existence of such trusts or other arrangements is consistent with the foregoing sentence.
SECTION 18. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) No Distribution. The Administrator may require each person acquiring Stock pursuant to an Award to represent to and agree with the Company in writing that such person is acquiring the shares without a view to distribution thereof.
(b) Issuance of Stock. To the extent certificated, stock certificates to grantees under this Plan shall be deemed delivered for all purposes when the Company or a stock transfer agent of the Company has mailed such certificates in the United States mail, addressed to the grantee, at the grantee’s last known address on file with the Company or any Affiliate. Uncertificated Stock shall be deemed delivered for all purposes when the Company or a Stock transfer agent of the Company has given to the grantee by electronic mail (with proof of receipt) or by United States mail, addressed to the grantee, at the grantee’s last known address on file with the Company or any Affiliate, notice of issuance and recorded the issuance in its records (which may include electronic “book entry” records). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall not be required to issue or deliver any evidence of book entry or certificates evidencing shares of Stock pursuant to the exercise or settlement of any Award, unless and until the Administrator has determined, with advice of counsel (to the extent the Administrator deems such advice necessary or advisable), that the issuance and delivery is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations of governmental authorities and, if applicable, the requirements of any exchange on which the shares of Stock are listed, quoted or traded. Any Stock issued pursuant to the Plan shall be subject to any stop-transfer orders and other restrictions as the Administrator deems necessary or advisable to comply with federal, state or foreign jurisdiction securities or other laws, rules and quotation systems on which the Stock is listed, quoted or traded. The Administrator may place legends on any Stock certificate or notations on any book entry to reference restrictions applicable to the Stock. In addition to the terms and conditions provided herein, the Administrator may require that an individual make such reasonable covenants, agreements and representations as the Administrator, in its discretion, deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with any such laws, regulations or requirements. The Administrator shall have the right to require any individual to comply with any timing or other restrictions with respect to the settlement or exercise of any Award, including a window-period limitation, as may be imposed in the discretion of the Administrator.
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(c) No Fractional Shares. No fractional shares of Stock shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan or any Award, and the Administrator shall determine whether cash, other securities or other property shall be paid or transferred in lieu of any fractional shares, or whether such fractional shares or any rights thereto shall be cancelled, terminated or otherwise eliminated.
(d) Stockholder Rights. Until Stock is deemed delivered in accordance with Section 18(b), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights of a stockholder will exist with respect to shares of Stock to be issued in connection with an Award, notwithstanding the exercise of a Stock Option or Stock Appreciation Right or any other action by the grantee with respect to an Award.
(e) Other Compensation Arrangements; No Rights to Continued Service Relationship. Nothing contained in this Plan shall prevent the Board from adopting other or additional compensation arrangements, including trusts, and such arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases. The adoption of this Plan and the grant of Awards do not confer upon any grantee any right to continued employment or other Service Relationship with the Company or any Affiliate.
(f) Trading Policy Restrictions. Awards under the Plan are subject to the Company’s insider trading policies and procedures, as in effect from time to time.
(g) Clawback Policy. A grantee’s rights with respect to any Award hereunder shall in all events be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture or recoupment to the extent necessary to comply with (i) any right that the Company may have under any Company clawback, forfeiture or recoupment policy as in effect from time to time or other agreement or arrangement with a grantee or (ii) applicable law.
SECTION 19. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PLAN
This Plan shall become effective upon the date immediately preceding the Closing, subject to prior stockholder approval in accordance with applicable state law, the Company’s bylaws and articles of incorporation and applicable stock exchange rules. No grants of Awards may be made hereunder after the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date and no grants of Incentive Stock Options may be made hereunder after the tenth anniversary of the date the Plan is approved by the Board.
SECTION 20. GOVERNING LAW
This Plan and all Awards and actions taken thereunder shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as to matters within the scope thereof, and as to all other matters shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California applied without regard to conflict of law principles.
DATE APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:        
DATE APPROVED BY STOCKHOLDERS:        
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Annex K
Agreed Form
FREENOME, INC.
2026 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
The purpose of the Freenome, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) is to provide eligible employees of Freenome, Inc. (the “Company”) and each Designated Company (as defined in Section 11) with opportunities to purchase shares of Stock (as defined in Section 11). An aggregate of [•] shares of Stock have been approved and reserved for this purpose plus, on January 1, 2027 and each January 1 thereafter through January 1, 2036, the number of shares of Stock reserved and available for issuance under the Plan shall be cumulatively increased by the least of (i) 1% of the number of Outstanding Shares on the immediately preceding December 31st, (ii) 1,500,000 shares of Stock, or (iii) such number of shares of Stock as determined by the Administrator.
The Plan includes two components: a Code Section 423 Component (the “423 Component”) and a non-Code Section 423 Component (the “Non-423 Component”). It is intended for the 423 Component to constitute an “employee stock purchase plan” within the meaning of Section 423(b) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the 423 Component shall be interpreted in accordance with that intent (although the Company makes no undertaking or representation to maintain such qualification). In addition, this Plan authorizes the grant of Options (as defined in Section 8) under the Non-423 Component, which does not qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” under Section 423 of the Code, and such Options granted under the Non-423 Component shall be granted pursuant to separate Offerings (as defined in Section 2) containing such sub-plans, appendices, rules or procedures as may be adopted by the Administrator (as defined in Section 1) and designed to achieve tax, securities laws or other objectives for eligible employees and the Designated Companies in locations outside of the United States. Except as otherwise provided herein or by the Administrator, the Non-423 Component will operate and be administered in the same manner as the 423 Component.
For purposes of this Plan, the Administrator may designate separate Offerings under the Plan, the terms of which need not be identical, in which eligible employees will participate, even if the dates of the applicable Offerings are identical, provided that the terms of participation are the same within each separate Offering under the 423 Component as determined under Section 423 of the Code. Solely by way of example and without limiting the foregoing, the Company could, but is not required to, provide for simultaneous Offerings under the Section 423 Component and the Non-423 Component of the Plan.
1. Administration. The Plan will be administered by the person or persons (the “Administrator”) appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) for such purpose. The Administrator has authority at any time to: (i) adopt, alter and repeal such rules, guidelines and practices for the administration of the Plan and for its own acts and proceedings as it deems advisable; (ii) interpret the terms and provisions of the Plan; (iii) determine when and how Options will be granted and the provisions and terms of each Offering and/or Purchase Period (which need not be identical); (iv) select Designated Companies; (v) impose a mandatory holding period pursuant to which Participants (as defined in Section 11) may not dispose of or transfer shares of Stock purchased under the Plan for a period of time determined by the Administrator in its discretion; (vi) make all determinations it deems advisable for the administration of the Plan; (vii) decide all disputes arising in connection with the Plan; and (viii) otherwise supervise the administration of the Plan. Further, the Administrator may adopt rules or procedures relating to the operation and administration of the Plan to accommodate the specific requirements of local laws and procedures, provided that the adoption and implementation of any such rules and/or procedures would not cause the 423 Component to be in noncompliance with Section 423 of the Code. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrator is specifically authorized to adopt rules and procedures regarding handling of participation elections, payroll deductions, payment of interest, conversion of local currency, payroll tax, withholding procedures and handling of share certificates that vary with local requirements. All interpretations and decisions of the Administrator are binding on all persons, including the Company and the Participants. No member of the Board or individual exercising administrative authority with respect to the Plan will be liable for any action or determination made in good faith with respect to the Plan or any Option granted hereunder.
2. Offerings. The Company may make one or more offerings to eligible employees to purchase shares of Stock under the Plan (“Offerings”), consisting of one or more Purchase Periods. Each Offering will begin and end on the dates determined by the Administrator, provided that no Offering shall exceed 27 months in duration. Unless the
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Administrator, in its sole discretion, determines otherwise prior to an Offering Date (as defined in Section 3), and to the extent an Offering has more than one Purchase Period and to the extent permitted by applicable law, if the Fair Market Value of the Stock on any Exercise Date in an Offering is lower than the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the Offering Date, then all participants in such Offering will automatically be withdrawn from such Offering immediately after the exercise of their Options on such Exercise Date and automatically re-enrolled in the immediately following Offering as of the first day thereof and the preceding Offering will terminate.
3. Eligibility. All individuals classified as employees on the payroll records of the Company or a Designated Company as of the first day of the applicable Offering (the “Offering Date”) are eligible to participate in such Offering under the Plan, provided that the Administrator may determine, in advance of any Offering, that employees are eligible only if, as of the Offering Date, (a) they are customarily employed by the Company or a Designated Company for more than (i) 20 hours a week or (ii) five months per calendar year, (b) they have completed such minimum period of service prior to the Offering Date as determined by the Administrator (provided such service requirement does not exceed two years of employment), and/or (c) they are not highly compensated employees (within the meaning of Section 414(q) of the Code). Notwithstanding any other provision herein, individuals who are not contemporaneously classified as employees of the Company or a Designated Company for purposes of the Company’s or applicable Designated Company’s payroll system are not considered to be eligible employees of the Company or any Designated Company and are not eligible to participate in the Plan. In the event any such individuals are reclassified as employees of the Company or a Designated Company for any purpose, including, without limitation, common law or statutory employees, by any action of any third party, including, without limitation, any government agency, or as a result of any private lawsuit, action or administrative proceeding, such individuals shall, notwithstanding such reclassification, remain ineligible for participation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the exclusive means for individuals who are not contemporaneously classified as employees of the Company or a Designated Company on the Company’s or Designated Company’s payroll system to become eligible to participate in this Plan is through an amendment or subplan to this Plan, duly executed by the Company, that specifically renders such individuals eligible to participate herein.
4. Participation. An eligible employee who is not a Participant in any prior Offering may participate in a subsequent Offering by submitting an enrollment form to the Company or an agent designated by the Company in a manner determined by the Administrator (including, but not limited to, by electronic means) by the deadline established by the Administrator for the Offering. The enrollment form will (a) state a whole percentage (unless the Administrator determines in advance of an Offering to require that a fixed amount be specified in lieu of a percentage) to be contributed from an eligible employee’s Compensation (as defined in Section 11) per pay period and (b) authorize the purchase of shares of Stock in each Offering in accordance with the terms of the Plan. An employee who does not enroll in accordance with these procedures will be deemed to have waived the right to participate. Unless a Participant files a new enrollment form, withdraws from the Plan or otherwise becomes ineligible to participate in the Plan, such Participant’s payroll deductions and purchases will continue at the same percentage of Compensation for future Offerings. Notwithstanding the foregoing, participation in the Plan will neither be permitted nor be denied contrary to the requirements of the Code.
5. Employee Contributions. Each eligible employee may authorize payroll deductions at a minimum of 1% up to a maximum of 15% of such employee’s Compensation for each pay period or such other minimum or maximum as may be specified by the Administrator in advance of an Offering. The Company will maintain book accounts showing the amount of payroll deductions made by each Participant for each Purchase Period within an Offering. No interest will accrue or be paid on payroll deductions, unless required under applicable law.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Plan to the contrary, in non-U.S. jurisdictions where participation in the Plan through payroll deductions is prohibited or otherwise problematic under applicable law (as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion), the Administrator may provide that an eligible employee may elect to participate through other contributions in a form acceptable to the Administrator in lieu of or in addition to payroll deductions; provided, however, that, for any Offering under the 423 Component, any alternative method of contribution must be applied on an equal and uniform basis to all eligible employees in the Offering. Any reference to “payroll deductions” in this Section 5 (or in any other section of the Plan) will similarly cover contributions by other means made pursuant to this Section 5.
6. Contribution Changes. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, except in the case of withdrawal as described in Section 7, a Participant may not increase or decrease such Participant’s payroll deductions during any Offering, but may increase or decrease such Participant’s payroll deductions with respect to the next Offering (subject
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to the limitations of Section 5) by filing a new enrollment form by the deadline established by the Administrator for the Offering. The Administrator may, in advance of any Offering, establish rules permitting a Participant to increase, decrease or terminate such Participant’s payroll deductions during an Offering.
7. Withdrawal. A Participant may withdraw from participation in the Plan by giving written notice to the Company or an agent designated by the Company in a form acceptable to the Administrator (including, but not limited to, by electronic means) no later than two weeks prior to the end of the then-applicable Offering (or such shorter or longer period as may be specified by the Administrator prior to any Offering). The Participant’s withdrawal will be effective as soon as practicable following receipt of written notice of withdrawal by the Company or an agent designated by the Company. Following a Participant’s withdrawal, the Company will promptly refund such Participant’s entire account balance under the Plan to such Participant (after payment for any shares of Stock purchased before the effective date of withdrawal). Partial withdrawals are not permitted. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, a Participant may not begin participation again in any Offering from which such Participant has withdrawn, but may enroll in a subsequent Offering in accordance with Section 4.
8. Grant of Options. On each Offering Date, the Company will grant to each eligible employee who is then a Participant in the Plan an option (“Option”) to purchase on the last day of a Purchase Period (an “Exercise Date”) the lowest of (a) a number of shares of Stock determined by dividing such Participant’s accumulated payroll deductions on such Exercise Date by the Option Price (as defined below), (b) the number of shares of Stock determined by dividing $25,000 by the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the Offering Date for such Offering or (c) such other number of shares of Stock determined by the Administrator in advance of the Offering; provided, however, that such Option shall be subject to the limitations set forth below. Each Participant’s Option shall be exercisable only to the extent of such Participant’s accumulated payroll deductions on the Exercise Date. The purchase price for each share of Stock purchased under each Option (the “Option Price”) will be 85% of the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the Offering Date or the Exercise Date, whichever is less.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Participant may be granted an Option hereunder if such Participant, immediately after the Option was granted, would be treated as owning stock possessing 5% or more of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary (each as defined in Section 11). For purposes of the preceding sentence, the attribution rules of Section 424(d) of the Code will apply in determining the stock ownership of a Participant, and all stock that the Participant has a contractual right to purchase will be treated as stock owned by the Participant. In addition, no Participant may be granted an Option that permits such Participant rights to purchase Stock under the Plan, and any other employee stock purchase plan of the Company and its Parents and Subsidiaries, to accrue at a rate that exceeds $25,000 of the fair market value of such stock (determined on the Option grant date or dates) for each calendar year in which the Option is outstanding at any time. The purpose of the limitation in the preceding sentence is to comply with Section 423(b)(8) of the Code and shall be applied taking Options into account in the order in which they were granted.
9. Exercise of Option and Purchase of Shares. Each employee who continues to be a Participant in the Plan on the Exercise Date shall be deemed to have exercised such Participant’s Option on such date and shall acquire from the Company such number of whole shares of Stock as such Participant’s accumulated payroll deductions on such date will purchase at the Option Price, subject to any other limitations contained in the Plan. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator in advance of any Offering, any balance remaining in a Participant’s account at the end of a Purchase Period or Offering will be promptly refunded to the Participant.
10. Delivery of Shares. As soon as practicable after each Exercise Date, the Company will arrange for the delivery to each Participant of the shares of Stock acquired by the Participant on such Exercise Date; provided that the Company may deliver such shares to a broker that holds such shares in street name for the benefit of the Participant.
11. Definitions. The following terms shall be defined as set forth below:
Affiliate” means any entity that is directly or indirectly controlled by the Company that does not meet the definition of a Subsidiary below, as determined by the Administrator, whether now or hereafter existing.
Compensation” means the regular or basic rate of compensation. The Administrator shall have the discretion to determine the application of this definition to Participants outside of the United States.
Designated Company” means each Affiliate and Subsidiary that has been designated by the Administrator from time to time, in its sole discretion, as eligible to participate in the Plan, such designation to specify whether such participation is in the 423 Component or Non-423 Component. A Designated Company may participate in
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either the 423 Component or Non-423 Component, but not both. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Affiliate or Subsidiary is disregarded for U.S. tax purposes in respect of the Company or any Designated Company participating in the 423 Component, then such disregarded Affiliate or Subsidiary shall automatically be a Designated Company participating in the 423 Component. If any Affiliate or Subsidiary is disregarded for U.S. tax purposes in respect of any Designated Company participating in the Non-423 Component, the Administrator may exclude such Affiliate or Subsidiary from participating in the Plan, notwithstanding that the Designated Company in respect of which such Affiliate or Subsidiary is disregarded may participate in the Plan. The Administrator may so designate any Affiliate or Subsidiary, or revoke any such designation, at any time and from time to time, either before or after the Plan is approved by the Company’s stockholders.
Effective Date” means the date immediately preceding the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2025 by and among Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, and Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Fair Market Value” of the Stock on any given date means the fair market value of the Stock determined in good faith by the Administrator; provided, however, that if the Stock is listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”), NASDAQ Global Market, The New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange or traded on any established market, the determination shall be made by reference to the closing price on such date. If there is no closing price for such date, the determination shall be made by reference to the last date preceding such date for which there is a closing price.
New Exercise Date” means a new Exercise Date if the Administrator shortens any Offering then in progress.
Outstanding Shares” means, as of a specified date, the sum of (a) number of shares of Stock issued and outstanding and (b) the number of shares of Stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of any outstanding, pre-funded warrants to acquire shares of Stock for a nominal exercise price.
Parent” means a “parent corporation” with respect to the Company, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.
Participant” means an individual who is eligible, as determined pursuant to Section 3, and who has complied with the provisions of Section 4.
Purchase Period” means a period of time specified within an Offering, as determined by the Administrator in accordance with Section 2.
Sale Event” means (i) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis to an unrelated person or entity, (ii) a merger, reorganization or consolidation pursuant to which the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power and outstanding stock immediately prior to such transaction do not own a majority of the outstanding voting power and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the resulting or successor entity (or its ultimate parent, if applicable) immediately upon completion of such transaction, (iii) the sale of all of the Stock of the Company to an unrelated person, entity or group acting in concert, (iv) any other transaction in which the owners of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own at least a majority of the outstanding voting power of the Company or any successor entity immediately upon completion of the transaction other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Company or (v) the approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
Stock” means the Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, subject to adjustments pursuant to Section 17.
Subsidiary” means a “subsidiary corporation” with respect to the Company, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.
12. Rights on Termination of Employment. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, if a Participant’s employment terminates for any reason before the Exercise Date for any Offering, such Participant’s participation in the Plan will terminate immediately and no payroll deductions will be taken from any pay due and owing to the Participant on or after the termination date. The balance in the Participant’s account will be paid to such Participant or, in the case of such Participant’s death, to the Participant’s legal heirs. An employee will be deemed to have terminated employment, for this purpose, if the corporation that employs such employee, having been a Designated Company, ceases to be an Affiliate or a Subsidiary, or if the employee is transferred to any corporation other than the Company or a Designated Company. An employee will not be deemed to have terminated employment for this purpose, if the
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employee is on an approved leave of absence for military service or sickness or for any other purpose approved by the Company, if the employee’s right to reemployment is guaranteed either by a statute or by contract or under the policy pursuant to which the leave of absence was granted or if the Administrator otherwise provides in writing.
If a Participant transfers employment from the Company or any Designated Company participating in the 423 Component to any Designated Company participating in the Non-423 Component, such transfer will not be treated as a termination of employment, but the Participant will immediately cease to participate in the 423 Component; however, any contributions made for the Offering in which such transfer occurs will be transferred to the Non-423 Component, and such Participant will immediately join the then-current Offering under the Non-423 Component upon the same terms and conditions in effect for the Participant’s participation in the 423 Component, except for such modifications otherwise applicable for Participants in such Offering. A Participant who transfers employment from any Designated Company participating in the Non-423 Component to the Company or any Designated Company participating in the 423 Component will not be treated as terminating the Participant’s employment and will remain a Participant in the Non-423 Component until the earlier of (i) the end of the current Offering under the Non-423 Component or (ii) the Offering Date of the first Offering in which the Participant is eligible to participate following such transfer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may establish different rules to govern transfers of employment between companies participating in the 423 Component and the Non-423 Component, consistent with the applicable requirements of Section 423 of the Code.
13. Special Rules and Sub-Plans. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrator may adopt special rules or sub-plans applicable to the employees of a particular Designated Company whenever the Administrator determines that such rules are necessary or appropriate for the implementation of the Plan in a jurisdiction where such Designated Company has employees, regarding, without limitation, eligibility to participate in the Plan, handling and making of payroll deductions by other means, establishment of bank or trust accounts to hold payroll deductions, payment of interest, conversion of local currency, obligation to pay payroll tax, withholding procedures and handling of share issuances, any of which may vary according to applicable requirements; provided that if such special rules or sub-plans are inconsistent with the requirements of Section 423(b) of the Code, the employees subject to such special rules or sub-plans will participate in the Non-423 Component.
14. Optionees Not Stockholders. Neither the granting of an Option to a Participant nor the deductions from a Participant’s pay or other contributions will result in such Participant becoming a holder of the shares of Stock covered by an Option under the Plan until such shares of Stock have been purchased by and issued to the Participant.
15. Rights Not Transferable. Rights under the Plan are not transferable by a Participant other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and are exercisable during the Participant’s lifetime only by the Participant.
16. Application of Funds. All funds received or held by the Company under the Plan may be combined with other corporate funds and may be used for any corporate purpose, unless otherwise required under applicable law.
17. Adjustment in Case of Changes Affecting Stock. In the event of a subdivision of Outstanding Shares, the payment of a dividend in Stock or any other change affecting the Stock, the number of shares approved for the Plan and any other share limitations in the Plan shall be equitably or proportionately adjusted to give proper effect to such event. In the case of and subject to the consummation of a Sale Event, the Administrator, in its discretion, and on such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, is hereby authorized to take any one or more of the following actions whenever the Administrator determines that such action is appropriate in order to prevent the dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan or with respect to any right under the Plan or to facilitate such transactions or events:
(a) To provide for either (i) termination of any outstanding Option in exchange for an amount of cash, if any, equal to the amount that would have been obtained upon the exercise of such Option had such Option been currently exercisable or (ii) the replacement of such outstanding Option with other options or property selected by the Administrator in its sole discretion.
(b) To provide that the outstanding Options under the Plan will be assumed by the successor or survivor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, or will be substituted for similar options covering the stock of the successor or survivor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and prices.
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(c) To make adjustments in the number and type of shares of Stock (or other securities or property) subject to outstanding Options under the Plan and/or in the terms and conditions of outstanding Options and Options that may be granted in the future.
(d) To provide that the Offering with respect to which an Option relates will be shortened by setting a New Exercise Date on which such Offering will end. The New Exercise Date will occur before the date of the Sale Event. The Administrator will notify each Participant in writing or electronically prior to the New Exercise Date, that the Exercise Date for the Participant’s Option has been changed to the New Exercise Date and that the Participant’s Option will be exercised automatically on the New Exercise Date, unless the Participant has withdrawn from the Offering in advance of the New Exercise Date as provided in Section 7 hereof.
(e) To provide that all outstanding Options shall terminate without being exercised and all amounts in the accounts of Participants shall be promptly refunded.
18. Section 409A. The 423 Component of the Plan and the Options granted pursuant to Offerings thereunder are intended to be exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code. Neither the Non-423 Component nor any Option granted pursuant to an Offering thereunder is intended to constitute or provide for “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, if the Administrator determines that any Option granted under the Plan is or may be or become subject to Section 409A of the Code or that any provision of the Plan may cause an Option granted under the Plan to be or become subject to Section 409A of the Code, the Administrator may adopt such amendments to the Plan and/or adopt other policies and procedures (including amendments, policies and procedures with retroactive effect), or take any other actions as the Administrator determines are necessary or appropriate to avoid the imposition of taxes under Section 409A of the Code. The Company makes no representation that the Options granted pursuant to the Plan will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A and makes no undertaking to preclude Section 409A from applying to any such Option. Participants will be solely responsible for the payment of any taxes and penalties incurred under Section 409A.
19. Amendment of the Plan. The Board may at any time and from time to time amend the Plan in any respect, except that without the approval within 12 months of such Board action by the stockholders, no amendment may be made increasing the number of shares of Stock approved for issuance under the Plan or making any other change that would require stockholder approval in order for the 423 Component of the Plan, as amended, to qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” under Section 423(b) of the Code, as determined by the Administrator.
20. Insufficient Shares. If the total number of shares of Stock that would otherwise be purchased on any Exercise Date plus the number of shares of Stock purchased under previous Offerings under the Plan exceeds the maximum number of shares of Stock issuable under the Plan, the shares then available shall be apportioned among Participants in proportion to the amount of payroll deductions accumulated on behalf of each Participant that would otherwise be used to purchase shares of Stock on such Exercise Date.
21. Termination of the Plan. The Plan may be terminated at any time by the Board. Upon termination of the Plan, all amounts in the accounts of Participants shall be promptly refunded.
22. Governmental Regulations. The Company’s obligation to sell and deliver shares of Stock under the Plan is subject to obtaining all governmental approvals required in connection with the authorization, issuance or sale of such Stock.
23. Governing Law. This Plan and all Options and actions taken thereunder shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as to matters within the scope thereof, and as to all other matters shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
24. Issuance of Shares. Shares may be issued upon exercise of an Option from authorized but unissued Stock, from shares held in the treasury of the Company or from any other proper source.
25. Tax Withholding. Participation in the Plan is subject to any applicable U.S. and non-U.S. federal, state or local tax withholding requirements on income the Participant realizes in connection with the Plan. Each Participant agrees, by entering the Plan, that the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate may, but will not be obligated to, withhold from a Participant’s wages, salary or other compensation at any time the amount necessary for the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate to meet applicable withholding obligations, including any withholding required to make
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available to the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate any tax deductions or benefits attributable to the sale or disposition of Stock by such Participant. In addition, the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate may, but will not be obligated to, withhold from the proceeds of the sale of Stock or use any other method of withholding that the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate deems appropriate to the extent permitted by U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.423-2(f) with respect to the 423 Component. The Company will not be required to issue any shares of Stock under the Plan until such obligations are satisfied.
26. Notification Upon Sale of Shares Under the 423 Component. Each Participant who is subject to tax in the United States and participates in the 423 Component agrees, by entering the Plan, to give the Company prompt notice of any disposition of shares of Stock purchased under the Plan where such disposition occurs within two years after the date of grant of the Option pursuant to which such shares were purchased or within one year after the date such shares were purchased.
27. Effective Date. This Plan will become effective on the Effective Date, subject to prior stockholder approval in accordance with applicable state law, the Company’s bylaws and articles of incorporation and applicable stock exchange rules.
28. Equal Rights and Privileges. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary and in accordance with Section 423 of the Code, all eligible employees who are granted Options under the 423 Component shall have the same rights and privileges.
29. No Right to Continued Service. None of the Plan, participation in any Offering, or any compensation paid hereunder will confer on any Participant the right to continue as an employee or in any other capacity.
DATE APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:      
DATE APPROVED BY STOCKHOLDERS:      
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Annex L
OPINION OF SCALAR, LLC

December 4, 2025
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors
Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp
c/o Perceptive Advisors LLC
51 Astor Place, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10003
To the Special Committee of the Board of Directors:
As per our engagement letter dated September 29, 2025, the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp (“PCSC”) retained Scalar, LLC (herein referred to as “Scalar,” “we”, “our”, or “us”) to provide an opinion (this “Opinion”) as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to (1) the holders of PCSC’s Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (such shares, at all times prior to the Effective Time, the “PCSC Class A Shares”, and such holders, the “PCSC Class A Shareholders”) (other than (i) Freenome Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), (ii) Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings (the “Sponsor”), (iii) the Key Supporting Company Shareholders, (iv) holders of PCSC Class A Shares who elect to redeem their shares prior to or in connection with the Transaction, and (v) the PIPE Investors, (collectively, along with their respective affiliates, the “Excluded Parties”)) of the Consideration (as defined below) to be delivered to the Company Shareholders in the proposed business combination with the Company pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement described below (the “Transaction”), without giving effect to any impact of the Transaction on any particular PCSC Class A Shareholder other than in its capacity as a PCSC Class A Shareholder, and (2) PCSC.
Overview of the Transaction:
The Business Combination Agreement (the “Agreement”), to be entered into among PCSC, Starnet Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub I”), Starnet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub II”, and together with Merger Sub I, the “Merger Subs”) and the Company sets forth the terms of the Transaction. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Opinion have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Agreement. We understand that the Agreement provides, among other things, that:
(a)
Immediately prior to the Domestication, PCSC Class A Shares held by the PCSC Class A Shareholders who duly elect to exercise the right of the holders of PCSC Class A Shares to redeem all or a portion of their PCSC Class A Shares as set forth in the Governing Documents of PCSC (the “PCSC Shareholder Redemption”) will have their PCSC Class A Shares redeemed and canceled and such PCSC Class A Shareholders will cease to have any rights as shareholders of PCSC other than the right to be paid their pro rata share of the Trust Account;
(b)
At least one Business Day prior to the Closing Date, prior to the time at which the Effective Time occurs, PCSC shall transfer by way of continuation from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with the DGCL (the “Domestication”);
(c)
On the Closing Date, following the Domestication, at the Effective Time, Merger Sub I will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the “First Merger”) and, after giving effect to the First Merger, each Company Share will be automatically canceled and extinguished and will be automatically converted, as of the Effective Time, into the right to receive a number of PCSC Shares equal to the Exchange Ratio, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Agreement (collectively, the total number of PCSC shares of common stock to be issued for the Company Shares is the “Consideration”);
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(d)
On the Closing Date, as part of the same overall transaction as the First Merger, at the Second Effective Time, the surviving corporation of the First Merger will merge with and into Merger Sub II with Merger Sub II continuing as the surviving corporation (the “Second Merger” and together with the First Merger, the “Mergers”);
(e)
Concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, the PIPE Investors are each entering into the Investor Subscription Agreements, pursuant to which, among other things, each PIPE Investor has agreed to subscribe for and purchase on the Closing Date, and PCSC has agreed to issue and sell to the each PIPE Investor on the Closing Date immediately following the Closing, the number of PCSC Shares set forth in the applicable Investor Subscription Agreement in exchange for the purchase price set forth therein (the financing under all PIPE Subscription Agreements, collectively, the “PIPE Financing”), in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the applicable Investor Subscription Agreement; and
(f)
Concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, the Sponsor, the Other Class B Holders, PCSC, and the Company are entering into the Sponsor Letter Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, the Sponsor and each Other Class B Shareholder has agreed to (i) vote in favor of the Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Agreement (including the Mergers), and (ii) waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the Governing Documents of PCSC or any other anti-dilution or similar protection, in each case, with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Sponsor Letter Agreement.
Scalar’s Procedures and Processes:
In arriving at our Opinion, among other things, we have:
(a)
reviewed a draft of the agreed form, dated November 12, 2025, of the Sponsor Letter Agreement;
(b)
reviewed a draft, dated December 3, 2025, of the Agreement;
(c)
reviewed a draft, dated November 3, 2025, of the Investor Subscription Agreements (the drafts described in (a) through (c), the “Reviewed Transaction Documents”);
(d)
reviewed certain publicly available business and financial information relating to PCSC and the Company;
(e)
reviewed certain historical financial information and other data relating to the Company that were provided to us by the management of PCSC, approved for our use by PCSC and not publicly available;
(f)
reviewed certain management data relating to the business prospects of the Company that were provided to us by the management of PCSC, approved for our use by PCSC and not publicly available;
(g)
conducted discussions with members of the senior management of the Company concerning the business, operations, historical financial results and financial prospects of the Company and its addressable market and the Transaction;
(h)
reviewed current and historical market prices of the PCSC Class A Shares;
(i)
reviewed certain financial and market data of the Company and compared that data with publicly available data for certain other companies similar to the Company;
(j)
reviewed certain pro forma effects relating to the Transaction, including estimated transaction costs and the effects of anticipated financings, approved for our use by PCSC; and
(k)
conducted such other financial studies, analyses and investigations, and considered such other information, as we deemed necessary or appropriate.
Limiting Conditions and Assumptions:
In performing our analyses and rendering this Opinion, with your consent, we have relied upon and assumed, without assuming liability or responsibility for independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information and data that was publicly available or was furnished, or otherwise made available to us or discussed with or reviewed by us. We have further relied upon the assurances of the management of PCSC that the financial information provided has been prepared on a reasonable basis in accordance with industry practice, and that they are not aware of any information, facts or circumstances that would make any information provided to us inaccurate, incomplete or misleading in any
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respect. We also have been advised by PCSC’s senior management, and we have assumed, that the prospective information, including, but not limited to, projections for the timely receipt of governmental, regulatory and other third-party approvals, represent a reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the future business and financial prospects of the Company.  We have relied upon the assessments of the management of PCSC and the Company as to, among other things, the potential impact on the Company and PCSC of market, competitive, seasonal, macroeconomic, geopolitical and other conditions, trends and developments in and prospects for, and governmental, regulatory and legislative matters relating to or affecting, the industry in which the Company operates and the geographic regions and local communities in which the Company operates.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for the purpose of this Opinion, we have relied upon, with your consent, (a) the assumptions of the management of the Company and PCSC and third-party data sources, as to all accounting, legal, tax and financial reporting matters with respect to the Company and (b) that PCSC has been advised by counsel as to all legal matters with respect to the Transaction, including whether all procedures required by law in connection with the Transaction have been duly, validly and timely taken. We have also assumed that the Transaction will have the tax consequences described in discussions with, and materials furnished to us by, representatives of PCSC and that (i) the Domestication qualifies as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, (ii) the Mergers, taken together, will be treated as an integrated transaction that qualifies as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code, and (iii) the Mergers and the PIPE Financing, taken together, will be treated as an integrated transaction qualifying under Section 351(a) of the Code and Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.
We are not legal, accounting, regulatory or tax experts and this Opinion does not address any legal, regulatory, taxation or accounting matters as to which we understand that you have obtained such advice as you deemed necessary from qualified professionals, and we have assumed the accuracy and veracity of all assessments made by such advisors to the Company or PCSC with respect to such matters.
In arriving at our Opinion, with your consent and without independent verification, we have relied upon the assumption that, except as would not be in any way meaningful to our analysis: (a) the final form of each of the Reviewed Transaction Documents, as executed by the parties thereto, will not differ from the drafts that we have reviewed, (b) the representations and warranties of all parties to the Agreement, and any related Transaction documents, are correct and that such parties will comply with and perform all covenants and agreements required to be complied with or performed by such parties under the Agreement and any related Transaction documents, (c) the Transaction will be consummated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and related Transaction documents, without any waiver or amendment of any term or condition thereof, and (d) there has been no material change in the assets, financial condition, business or prospects of any party to the Agreement since the date of the most recent financial statements and other information made available to us. Additionally, we have assumed that all governmental, regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents necessary for the consummation of the Transaction or otherwise contemplated by the Agreement will be obtained without delay, limitation, restriction or condition and otherwise in a way that will not have any adverse effect on the Company or PCSC, or on the expected benefits of the Transaction, in any way meaningful to our analysis.
In addition, we have relied upon (without independent verification and without expressing any view, opinion, representation, guaranty or warranty (in each case, express or implied)) the assessments, judgments and estimates of PCSC’s senior management and the Company’s senior management as to, among other things, (a) the potential impact on the Company of market, competitive and other trends in and prospects for, and governmental, regulatory and legislative matters relating to or affecting, the industry in which the Company operates and related industries, (b) the Company’s existing and future products, services, technology and intellectual property and the associated risks thereto (including, without limitation, the probabilities and timing of successful development and marketing thereof; the timing of successful regulatory approvals and clearances; compliance with relevant regulatory requirements; and the potential impact of competition thereon) and (c) PCSC’s and the Company’s existing and future relationships, agreements and arrangements with, and the ability to attract, retain and/or replace, key employees, suppliers and other commercial relationships (in each such case to the extent relevant to the Company, the Transaction and its contemplated benefits). We have assumed that there will not be any developments with respect to any of the foregoing matters that would have an adverse effect on PCSC, the Company or the Transaction (including the contemplated benefits thereof) or that otherwise would be meaningful in any respect to our analyses or opinion.
Given PCSC’s nature as a special purpose acquisition company, for purposes of our Opinion and with PCSC’s consent, we have assumed a value of $10.61 per PCSC Share in calculating the value of the PCSC Shares to be issued as the Consideration under the Agreement, with such $10.61 per share value being based on (a) $91,550,673.98, which is the
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value of the assets held in PCSC’s Trust Account as of November 30, 2025, divided by (b) 8,625,000, which is the number of outstanding PCSC Class A Shares subject to redemption as of October 31, 2025. In rendering our Opinion, we do not express any view or opinion as to what the value of any PCSC Shares will be when issued pursuant to the Transaction or the price or range of prices at which any PCSC Class A Shares, PCSC Class B Shares or other securities or financial instruments of or relating to PCSC may trade or otherwise be transferable at any time before or after announcement or consummation of the Transaction. Additionally, we express no opinion with respect to the PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares.
In arriving at our Opinion, we have not performed any appraisals or valuations of any specific assets or liabilities (fixed, contingent or other) of the Company or PCSC and have not been furnished or provided with any such appraisals or valuations, nor have we evaluated the solvency of the Company or PCSC under any state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or similar matters. The analyses performed by us in connection with this Opinion were going concern analyses, assuming the Transaction was consummated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, we have undertaken no independent analysis of any pending or threatened litigation, regulatory action, possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities, to which the Company or PCSC is a party or may be subject, and at your direction and with your consent, our Opinion makes no assumption concerning, and therefore does not consider, the possible assertion of claims, outcomes, liabilities or damages arising out of any such matters.
This Opinion is necessarily based upon financial, economic, monetary, market and other conditions and circumstances as in effect on, the information available to us as of, and the facts and circumstances as they exist on, the date hereof and our Opinion speaks only as of the date hereof; events occurring after the date hereof could materially affect the assumptions used in preparing this Opinion. We have not undertaken to update, reaffirm or revise this Opinion or otherwise comment upon any events occurring after the date hereof, material information provided to us after the date hereof or any change in facts or circumstances occurring after the date hereof and do not have any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm this Opinion.
We have been engaged by the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of PCSC to provide a fairness opinion, and we will receive a fee from PCSC for providing our services and rendering this Opinion. No portion of this fee is refundable or contingent upon the consummation of the Transaction or the conclusion reached in this Opinion. PCSC has also agreed to indemnify us against certain liabilities and reimburse us for certain expenses in connection with our services. In the past two years, we and our affiliates have provided other advisory services, including a fairness opinion, to an affiliate of PCSC for which we and our affiliates received compensation. We and our affiliates may seek to provide services to the Company, PCSC and their respective affiliates in the future and expect to receive fees for the rendering of these services. In the ordinary course of business, certain of our employees and affiliates, or entities in which they have invested, may hold or trade, for their own accounts and the accounts of their investors, securities of the Company and PCSC and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in such securities.
The issuance of this Opinion was approved by an authorized committee of Scalar.
This Opinion is provided for the information and assistance of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of PCSC (in its capacity as such) in connection with, and for the purpose of, its evaluation of the Transaction, and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder as to how such stockholder should vote or act (including with respect to any redemption rights) with respect to the Transaction or any other matter. This Opinion shall not be disclosed, referred to, published or otherwise used (in whole or in part), nor shall any public references to us or this Opinion be made without Scalar’s prior written approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Opinion in its entirety may be included in any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) made by PCSC in connection with the Transaction, and a summary of Scalar’s work may be included in any filing with the SEC made by PCSC in connection with the Transaction subject to Scalar’s prior written approval (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).
Our Opinion does not address PCSC’s underlying business decision to engage in the Transaction, the relative merits of the Transaction as compared to other business or investment strategies or transactions that might be available to PCSC or whether the Consideration to be delivered to the Company Shareholders pursuant to the Agreement represents the best price obtainable. In connection with our engagement, we were not requested to, and did not, solicit interest from other parties with respect to an acquisition of, or other business combination with, PCSC or any other alternative transaction. This Opinion addresses only the fairness from a financial point of view, as of the date hereof, to the PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties) of the Consideration to be delivered to the Company
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Shareholders pursuant to the Agreement. We have not been asked to, nor do we, offer any opinion as to the terms, other than the Consideration to the extent expressly specified herein, of the Agreement or the Ancillary Documents or the form of the Transaction or any related transaction (including any agreement or transaction between any Excluded Party and the Company or PCSC), including the fairness of the Transaction to, or any consideration received in connection therewith by, any Excluded Parties, the holders of any class of securities, creditors or other constituencies of PCSC, the Company or any of their respective affiliates. We have not been asked to, nor do we, offer any opinion with respect to any ongoing obligations of the Company, PCSC or any of their respective affiliates (including any obligations with respect to governance, appraisal rights, preemptive rights, registration rights, voting rights or otherwise) contained in any Ancillary Documents or any other agreement related to the Transaction or under applicable law, any allocation of the Consideration (or any portion thereof) or the fair market value of the Company, PCSC, any PCSC Shares or the Company Shares. In addition, we express no opinion as to the fairness of the amount or nature of any compensation to be received by any officers, directors or employees of any parties to the Transaction, any Excluded Parties or any class of such persons, whether relative to the Consideration or otherwise. Our Opinion (a) does not address the individual circumstances of specific holders of PCSC securities (including PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares) with respect to rights or aspects which may distinguish such holders or PCSC securities (including PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares) held by such holders, (b) does not address, take into consideration or give effect to any existing or future rights, preferences, restrictions or limitations or other attributes of any such securities (including PCSC Class B Shares and PCSC Preference Shares) or holders (including the Sponsor), (c) does not address any impact of the Transaction on any particular PCSC Class A Shareholder, other than in its capacity as a PCSC Class A Shareholder, and (d) does not in any way address proportionate allocation or relative fairness (including, without limitation, the allocation of any consideration among or within any classes or groups of security holders or other constituents of PCSC or any other party). We also do not address, or express a view with respect to, any acquisition of control or effective control of PCSC by any shareholder or group of shareholders of the Company. This letter should not be construed as creating any fiduciary duty of Scalar (or any of its affiliates) to any other party. To the extent any of the foregoing assumptions or any of the facts on which this Opinion is based prove to be untrue in any material respect, this Opinion cannot and should not be relied upon.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, including the various assumptions and limitations set forth herein, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, the Consideration to be delivered to the Company Shareholders pursuant to the Agreement is fair, from a financial point of view, to (1) the PCSC Class A Shareholders (other than the Excluded Parties); and (2) PCSC.
Sincerely,


Scalar, LLC
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FORM OF PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP PRELIMINARY PROXY CARD
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 20.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s memorandum and articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against willful default, willful neglect, actual fraud or the consequences of committing a crime. Our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association will provide for indemnification of our officers and directors to the maximum extent permitted by law, including for any liability incurred in their capacities as such, except through their own actual fraud, willful default or willful neglect. We may purchase a policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that insures our officers and directors against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment in some circumstances and insures us against our obligations to indemnify our officers and directors.
Our officers and directors have agreed to waive any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the trust account, and have agreed to waive any right, title, interest or claim of any kind they may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any services provided to us and will not seek recourse against the trust account for any reason whatsoever. Accordingly, any indemnification provided will only be able to be satisfied by us if (i) we have sufficient funds outside of the trust account or (ii) we consummate an initial business combination.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
Item 21.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
(a)
The following exhibits are filed as part of this registration statement:
Exhibit No.
Description
Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2025, by and among Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC and Freenome Holdings, Inc. (included as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on May 21, 2024).
Form of Freenome, Inc. Certificate of Incorporation (included as Annex H to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Form of Freenome, Inc. Bylaws (included as Annex I to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Form of Certificate of Domestication of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp
Specimen Ordinary Share Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on May 21, 2024)
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Description of Securities
Specimen Common Stock Certificate of Freenome, Inc.
5.1**
Opinion of Cooley LLP
Opinion of Cooley LLP regarding U.S. federal income tax matters
Opinion of Goodwin Procter LLP regarding U.S. federal income tax matters
Private Placement Shares Purchase Agreement between the Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp and the Sponsor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-42126) filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024)
Investment Management Trust Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-42126) filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024)
Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement among Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, the Sponsor and certain other equityholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-42126) filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024).
Letter Agreement among Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, the Sponsor and Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp’s officers and directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the registrant’s Current Report (File No. 001-42126) on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024).
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Exhibit No.
Description
Administrative Services and Indemnification Agreement between Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp and the Sponsor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-42126) filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024).
Form of Indemnity Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on May 21, 2024).
Promissory Note, dated as of March 27, 2024, issued to the Sponsor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on May 21, 2024).
Securities Subscription Agreement, dated March 27, 2024, between Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp and the Sponsor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on May 21, 2024).
Sponsor Letter Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2025, by and among Perceptive Capital Solutions Holdings, certain other holders of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp Class B ordinary shares set forth on Schedule I thereto, Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp and Freenome Holdings, Inc. (included as Annex B to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Form of Subscription Agreement (included as Annex C to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Form of Freenome Transaction Support Agreement (included as Annex D to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Form of Investor Rights Agreement (included as Annex E to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Form of Lock-Up Agreement (included as Annex F to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Collaboration and License Agreement by and between Freenome Holdings, Inc. and Exact Sciences Corporation, dated August 3, 2025.
Convertible Promissory Note, issued to Exact Sciences Corporation, dated August 12, 2025.
License and Option Agreement by and between Freenome Holdings, Inc. and Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc., dated November 17, 2025.
Convertible Promissory Note, issued to Roche Holdings, Inc., dated November 17, 2025.
Lease by and between BP3-SF5 3000-3500 Marina LLC and Freenome Holdings, Inc., dated September 23, 2021 as amended.
Lease by and between SCG Swift Avenue Industrial Park, LLC and Freenome Holdings, Inc., dated March 25, 2022, as amended.
Tenancy at Will by and between Biocity HSRE-Trinity Propco Limited and Freenome Limited dated October 23, 2024.
License to Occupy on Short Term Basis by and between Nottingham City Hospital Medical Research Trust and Freenome Limited, dated July 1, 2020, as amended.
Form of Freenome, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan (included as Annex J to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Form of Freenome, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (included as Annex K to this proxy statement/prospectus)
Supply Agreement by and between Freenome Holdings, Inc. and Illumina, Inc., dated January 8, 2024.
Supply Agreement by and between Freenome Holdings, Inc. and New England Biolabs, Inc., dated February 16, 2022.
List of Subsidiaries of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on May 21, 2024)
Consent of WithumSmith+Brown, PC
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.3**
Consent of Cooley LLP (included within Exhibit 5.1)
Consent of Cooley LLP (included within Exhibit 8.1)
Consent of Goodwin Procter LLP (included within Exhibit 8.2)
24.1**
Power of Attorney (included on the signature pages hereto)
99.1**
Consent of Scalar, LLC
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
Calculation of Registration Fee Table
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*
Filed herewith.
**
To be filed by Amendment.

Certain schedules and similar attachments to this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(a)(5). The Registrant agrees to furnish a copy of all omitted schedules and similar attachments to the SEC upon its request.
#
Portions of this exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) the type of information that the Co-Registrant treats as private or confidential.
+
Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Item 22.
Undertakings.
(a)
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows:
(1)
To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i)
To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(ii)
To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement;
(iii)
To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.
(2)
That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3)
To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4)
That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser, if the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness; provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
(5)
That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
(i)
Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
(ii)
Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;
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(iii)
The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and
(iv)
Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.
(6)
That prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement, by any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c), the issuer undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will contain the information called for by the applicable registration form with respect to reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for by the other items of the applicable form.
(7)
That every prospectus: (i) that is filed pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph, or (ii) that purports to meet the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act and is used in connection with an offering of securities subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(b)
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the undersigned pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the undersigned has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the undersigned of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the undersigned in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the undersigned will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(c)
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to respond to requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the proxy statement/prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11, or 13 of this form, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding to the request.
(d)
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Co-Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York, State of New York, on April 28, 2026.
Date: April 28, 2026
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Adam Stone
 
Name:
Adam Stone
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Co-Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Joseph Edelman
Chairman of the Board of Directors
April 28, 2026
Joseph Edelman
 
 
 
/s/ Adam Stone
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
April 28, 2026
Adam Stone
 
 
 
/s/ Michael Altman
Chief Business Officer and Director
April 28, 2026
Michael Altman
 
 
 
/s/ Sam Cohn
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
April 28, 2026
Sam Cohn
 
 
 
/s/ Mark C. McKenna
Director
April 28, 2026
Mark C. McKenna
 
 
 
/s/ Kenneth Song
Director
April 28, 2026
Kenneth Song
 
 
 
/s/ Harlan W. Waksal
Director
April 28, 2026
Harlan W. Waksal
By:
/s/ Adam Stone
 
Adam Stone
Attorney-In-Fact
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Brisbane, California.
Date: April 28, 2026
FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Aaron Elliott
 
Name:
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D.
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Aaron Elliott and Linh Le, and each or any of them, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this registration statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or his substitutes or substitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Aaron Elliott
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
April 28, 2026
Aaron Elliott, Ph.D.
 
 
 
/s/ Linh H. Le
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
April 28, 2026
Linh H. Le
 
 
 
/s/ Ann Costello
Director
April 28, 2026
Ann Costello
 
 
 
/s/ Carole Nuechterlein
Director
April 28, 2026
Carole Nuechterlein
 
 
 
/s/ Deepika Pakianathan
Director
April 28, 2026
Deepika Pakianathan, Ph.D.
 
 
 
/s/ Ellen Hukkelhoven
Director
April 28, 2026
Ellen Hukkelhoven, Ph.D.
 
 
 
/s/ Randal Scott
Director
April 28, 2026
Randal Scott, Ph.D.
 
 
 
/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Director
April 28, 2026
Peter Kolchinsky, Ph.D.
 
 
 
/s/ Douglas VanOort
Director
April 28, 2026
Douglas VanOort
 
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SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CO-REGISTRANT
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned, the duly authorized representative in the United States of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, has signed this registration statement or amendment thereto in the City of New York, New York, on April 28, 2026.
By:
/s/ Adam Stone
Name:
Adam Stone
Title:
Authorized Representative
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Exhibit 3.4

CERTIFICATE OF DOMESTICATION OF
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP



Pursuant to Sections 103 and 388
of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware



Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company limited by its shares (the “Corporation”), which intends to domesticate as a Delaware corporation pursuant to this Certificate of Domestication, does hereby certify to the following facts relating to the domestication of the Corporation in the State of Delaware:

 
1.
The Corporation was originally incorporated on the 22nd day of March, 2024 under the laws of the Cayman Islands.

 
2.
The name of the Corporation immediately prior to the filing of this Certificate of Domestication is Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp.

 
3.
The name of the Corporation as set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation is Freenome Holdings, Inc.

 
4.
The jurisdiction that constituted the seat, siege social, or principal place of business or central administration of the Corporation immediately prior to the filing of this Certificate of Domestication is the Cayman Islands.

 
5.
The domestication has been approved in the manner provided for by the document, instrument, agreement or other writing, as the case may be, governing the internal affairs of the Corporation and the conduct of its business or by applicable non-Delaware law, as appropriate.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of Domestication to be executed in its name this [●] day of [●], 2026.

 
PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP
     
 
By:
 
 
Name:
Adam Stone
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer


[Signature Page to Certificate of Domestication]



Exhibit 4.3
 
FREENOME, INC.
INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
COMMON STOCK
 
This Certifies that _____________________________________________
is the owner of________________________________________________
FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE OF $0.0001 PER SHARE, OF
 
FREENOME, INC.
(THE “COMPANY”)
transferable on the books of the Company in person or by duly authorized attorney upon surrender of this certificate properly endorsed.
 
This certificate is not valid unless countersigned by the Transfer Agent and registered by the Registrar.
 
Witness the seal of the Company and the facsimile signatures of its duly authorized officers.
 
Secretary
 
[Corporate Seal]
Delaware
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
FREENOME, INC.
 
The Company will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof of the Company and the qualifications, limitations, or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights. This certificate and the shares represented hereby are issued and shall be held subject to all the provisions of the Company’s certificate of incorporation and all amendments thereto and resolutions of the Board of Directors providing for the issue of securities (copies of which may be obtained from the secretary of the Company), to all of which the holder of this certificate by acceptance hereof assents.
 
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations:
 
TEN COM
-- as tenants in common
   
TEN ENT
-- as tenants by the entireties
   
JT TEN
-- as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common
 
UNIF GIFT MIN ACT --
 
Custodian
 
 
(Cust)
 
(Minor)
 
Under Uniform Gifts to Minors Act
____________________________________
(State)
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
 
For value received, ____________________hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
 
(PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER(S) OF ASSIGNEE(S))
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES), INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE(S))
 
Shares of the capital stock represented by the within Certificate, and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint
Attorney to transfer the said shares on the books of the within named Company with full power of substitution in the premises.



Exhibit 8.1


April 27, 2026

Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp
51 Astor Place, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10003

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel to Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC”) in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2025 (as amended or modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of PCSC, StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of PCSC, and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Unless otherwise indicated, each capitalized term used herein has the meaning ascribed to it in the Registration Statement (defined below).

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, assuming the Domestication Proposal is approved, at least one day before the closing of the Mergers, PCSC will change its jurisdiction of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware by deregistering as an exempted company in the Cayman Islands and domesticating and continuing as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Domestication”).

This opinion is being delivered in connection with the registration statement of PCSC on Form S-4, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as amended and supplemented through the date hereof (the “Registration Statement”).

In preparing the opinion set forth below, we have examined and reviewed originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of: (i) the Registration Statement; (ii) the Business Combination Agreement; (iii) the representation letter of PCSC delivered to us for purposes of this opinion (the “Representation Letter”) and (iv) such other documents, certificates and records as we have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis for our opinion. In such examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as duplicates or certified or conformed copies, and the authenticity of the originals of such latter documents.

In rendering our opinion, we have assumed, without any independent investigation or examination thereof, that (i) the Domestication will be consummated in the manner described in the Registration Statement and the Business Combination will be consummated in the manner described in the Registration Statement and the Business Combination Agreement, each will be effective under applicable law, and none of the terms or conditions contained in either the Registration Statement or the Business Combination Agreement will be waived or modified, (ii) the facts relating to (A) the Domestication are accurately and completely reflected in the Registration Statement and (B) the Business Combination are accurately and completely reflected in the Registration Statement and the Business Combination Agreement, (iii) any representations made in the Representation Letter are true, complete and correct and will remain true, complete and correct at all times up to and including the effective time of the Domestication, and (iv) any representations made in the Representation Letter subject to qualification relating to the knowledge, belief, expectation or intent of any party are true, complete and correct and will remain true, complete and correct at all times up to and including the effective time of the Domestication, in each case, without such qualification. Our opinion assumes and is expressly conditioned on, among other things, the initial and continuing accuracy of the facts, information, covenants, representations and warranties set forth in the documents referred to above.



Our opinion is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”), Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, judicial decisions, published positions of the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”), and such other authorities as we have considered relevant, all as in effect on the date of this opinion and all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations, possibly with retroactive effect. A change in the authorities upon which our opinion is based could affect the conclusions expressed herein. Moreover, there can be no assurance that positions contrary to our opinion will not be taken by the Service or, if challenged, by a court.

Based upon the foregoing, and subject to the qualifications, assumptions and limitations stated herein and in the Registration Statement, we hereby confirm that, in our opinion, the Domestication should qualify as a reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code.

This opinion is being delivered prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and the Domestication and therefore is prospective and dependent on future events. This opinion is expressed as of the date hereof, and we are under no obligation to supplement or revise our opinion to reflect any legal developments, any factual matters arising subsequent to the date hereof, or the impact of any information, document, certificate, record, statement, representation, covenant, or assumption relied upon herein that becomes incorrect or untrue.

Except as expressly set forth above, we express no other opinion. This opinion has been prepared solely in connection with the Registration Statement and may not be relied upon for any other purpose without our prior written consent. We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as Exhibit 8.1 to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission thereunder.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Stephanie Gentile
Stephanie Gentile


Exhibit 8.2


Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Ave.
Boston, MA 02210
goodwinlaw.com
+1 617 570 1000


April 28, 2026

Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Blvd
Brisbane, CA 94005


Re:
Federal Tax Consequences Relating to (i) the Merger of StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp. with and into Freenome Holdings, Inc., and (ii) the Merger of Freenome Holdings, Inc. with and into StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC

Ladies and Gentlemen:

This opinion is delivered to you in our capacity as counsel to Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ( the “Company”), in connection with (i) the merger of StarNet Merger Sub I, Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub I”) and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC”), with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving corporation (the “First Merger”), and (ii) immediately following the First Merger, the merger of the Company with and into StarNet Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of PCSC (“Merger Sub II”) with Merger Sub II being the surviving corporation (the “Second Mergerand together with the First Merger, the Mergers”), in each case pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2025, by and among PCSC, Merger Sub I, Merger II and the Company (the “Merger Agreement”). This opinion relates to the qualification of the Mergers, taken together, as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

For purposes of the opinion set forth below, we have reviewed and relied upon the Merger Agreement, the Joint Proxy Statement of PCSC and the Company (the “Proxy Statement”) included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by PCSC with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with the issuance of shares of PCSC Shares in connection with the Mergers (the “Merger Registration Statement”), and such other documents, records and instruments as we have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis for our opinion. In addition, in rendering our opinion we have relied upon certain statements, representations and warranties made by PCSC, Merger Sub I, Merger Sub II and the Company in (i) representation letters provided to us in connection with our preparation of this opinion, (ii) the Proxy Statement, and (iii) the Merger Agreement, which we have neither investigated nor verified. We have assumed that such statements, representations and warranties are true, correct, complete and not breached and will continue to be so through the date of the Mergers, that no actions that are inconsistent with such statements, representations and warranties will be taken, and that all representations, statements, and warranties made “to the best knowledge of” any person(s) or party(ies) or with similar qualification are and will be true, correct and complete as if made without such qualification.



Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Ave.
Boston, MA 02210
goodwinlaw.com
+1 617 570 1000


Freenome Holdings, Inc.
April 28, 2026
Page 2


We also have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to the original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies, the authority and capacity of the individual or individuals who executed any such documents on behalf of any person, the conformity to the final documents of all documents submitted to us as drafts and the accuracy and completeness of all records made available to us. In addition, we have assumed that the Mergers will be consummated in accordance with the Merger Agreement, that each of the parties to the Merger Agreement will comply with all reporting obligations with respect to the Mergers required under the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder, and that the Merger Agreement is valid and binding in accordance with its terms.

Any inaccuracy in, or breach of, any of the aforementioned statements, representations, warranties and assumptions or any change after the date hereof in applicable law could adversely affect our opinion. No ruling has been or will be sought from the Internal Revenue Service by any party to the Merger Agreement as to the United States federal income tax consequences of any aspect of the Mergers.

* * * *

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, as well as the limitations set forth below, it is our opinion, under currently applicable United States federal income tax law, that the Mergers, taken together, should constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.

* * * *

We express no opinion herein other than the opinion expressly set forth above. In particular, no opinion is expressed as to the tax consequences of any of the transactions under any foreign, state, or local tax law. We also express no opinion on the potential application of Section 4501 of Code (regarding the excise tax applicable to certain repurchases of corporate stock) to any portion of the Merger consideration. You should recognize that our opinion is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service and that a court or the Internal Revenue Service may disagree with the opinion contained herein. Although we believe that our opinion should be sustained if challenged, there can be no assurance that this will be the case. The discussion and conclusions set forth above are based upon current provisions of the Code, the Income Tax Regulations and Procedure and Administration Regulations promulgated thereunder, and existing administrative and judicial interpretations thereof, all of which are subject to change, potentially with retroactive effect. Changes in applicable law could adversely affect our opinion. We do not undertake to advise you as to any changes after the date hereof in applicable law that may affect our opinion.



Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Ave.
Boston, MA 02210
goodwinlaw.com
+1 617 570 1000


Freenome Holdings, Inc.
April 28, 2026
Page 3


This opinion letter is being provided to you solely in connection with the closing of the Mergers pursuant to Section 5.5(a)(iii) of the Merger Agreement and may not be relied upon by any other person or entity, or used for any other purpose without our prior written consent.

 
Very truly yours,
   
 
/s/ Goodwin Procter LLP
 
Goodwin Procter LLP


 

Exhibit 10.14

 

CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS EXHIBIT, MARKED BY [***], HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE THE REGISTRANT HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND IS THE TYPE THAT THE REGISTRANT TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.

 

Collaboration and License Agreement

 

by and between

 

Exact Sciences Corporation

 

and

 

Freenome Holdings, Inc.

 

Dated August 3, 2025

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page

 

Article 1 Definitions 1
Article 2 Governance 20
  2.1. Alliance Managers 20
  2.2. Joint Steering Committee 21
  2.3. Other Committees 23
  2.4. Resolution of Committee Disputes 23
Article 3 Development 24
  3.1. Development Plan 24
  3.2. Development Diligence 25
  3.3. Development Costs 25
  3.4.  Development Reports 25
  3.5.  Data Exchange and Use 25
  3.6.  Records and Compliance 26
Article 4  Regulatory Matters 26
  4.1.  Regulatory Responsibilities 26
  4.2. Regulatory Cooperation 26
  4.3.  Regulatory Meetings 27
  4.4.  No Harmful Actions 27
  4.5.  Quality Audits by Exact 27
  4.6.  Regulatory Inspections and Inquiries 28
  4.7.  Right of Reference 30
Article 5  Commercialization 30
  5.1.  Commercialization Rights 30
  5.2.  Performance of Laboratory Tests 30
  5.3.   Diligence Obligations 30
  5.4.  Disclosure of Patient Data 31
  5.5.  Billing of Third Parties 31
  5.6.  Eligibility Restriction for MCED Products; Reporting 32
  5.7.  Diversion 33
  5.8.  Audit Right 33
  5.9.  Branding 34
  5.10.  Coverage. 35
Article 6  Manufacture 35
  6.1.  Exact Manufacturing Rights 35
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Article 7 Licenses; Technology Transfer 35
  7.1.  License Grants to Exact 35
  7.2.  License Grant to Freenome 36
  7.3.  Retained Rights 36
  7.4.  Sublicensing 37
  7.5.  Subcontractors 37
  7.6.  Technology Transfers 37
  7.7. In-Licenses 39
  7.8. Right of First Negotiation 39
  7.9. No Other Rights 40
Article 8 Payments 41
  8.1.  Upfront Consideration 41
  8.2.  Development Milestone Payments 41
  8.3.  [***] 46
  8.4.  Royalties 46
  8.5.  Development Cost Commitment 48
  8.6.  Amounts Payable 48
  8.7.  Payment Terms 48
  8.8.  Records and Audits 49
  8.9.  Taxes 49
Article 9  Intellectual Property 50
  9.1.  Ownership 50
  9.2.  Prosecution and Maintenance of Patent Rights 51
  9.3.  Third Party Infringement and Defense 53
  9.4.  Patent Right Extensions 55
Article 10  Confidentiality and Publication 56
  10.1.  Nondisclosure and Non-Use Obligations 56
  10.2.  Publication and Publicity 58
Article 11  Representations, Warranties and Covenants 60
  11.1.  Mutual Representations and Warranties 60
  11.2.  Representations and Warranties by Freenome 61
  11.3.  Certain Covenants 66
  11.4.  Compliance with Data Security and Privacy Laws 67
  11.5.  Disclosure Letter 67
  11.6.  Warranty Disclaimer 67
 

 

       
Article 12  Indemnification; Limitation of Liability; Insurance 68
  12.1.  Indemnification by Freenome 68
  12.2.  Indemnification by Exact 69
  12.3.  Indemnification Procedure 69
  12.4.  Limitation of Liability 70
  12.5.  Insurance 70
Article 13  Term and Termination 70
  13.1.  Term 70
  13.2.  Exact Termination upon Specific Events 71
  13.3.  Freenome Termination upon Specific Events 71
  13.4.  Termination for Convenience 72
  13.5.  Termination for Bankruptcy 73
  13.6.  Termination for Material Breach 73
  13.7.  Effects of Termination Generally 75
  13.8.  Alternative Remedy in Lieu of Termination 76
  13.9.  Survival 77
Article 14  ANTITRUST CLEARANCE; COOPERATION AND EFFORTS 77
  14.1.  Antitrust Clearance Date 77
  14.2.  HSR Filings 77
  14.3.  Cooperation 78
  14.4.  Outside Date 79
  14.5.  Exclusive License Effectiveness Date 79
Article 15  Miscellaneous 79
  15.1.  Assignment 79
  15.2.  Governing Law 80
  15.3.  Dispute Resolution 80
  15.4.  Entire Agreement; Amendments 81
  15.5.  Severability 81
  15.6.  Headings 81
  15.7.  Waiver of Rule of Construction 81
  15.8.  Interpretation 81
  15.9.  No Implied Waivers; Rights Cumulative 82
  15.10.  Notices 82
  15.11.  Third Party Beneficiaries 83
  15.12.  Force Majeure 83
  15.13.  Independent Parties 83
  15.14.  Further Assurances 84
  15.15.  Counterparts 84

 

SCHEDULES

 

Schedule 1.40 Confidence Interval
Schedule 1.46 Existing CRC Product
Schedule 1.95 Existing Freenome Patent Rights
Schedule 1.99 Existing Freenome Trademarks
Schedule 1.102 FTE Rate
Schedule 1.120 Knowledge
Schedule 1.189 Upstream Agreements
Schedule 1.192 V1 Collaboration Product Standards
Schedule 1.194 V2 Collaboration Product Standards
Schedule 4.7 Right of Reference
Schedule 5.2 Service Schedule
Schedule 5.5.2 Billing of Third Parties
Schedule 11.2 Schedule of Exceptions

 

EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit A Initial Development Plan
 

CoLLABORATION and LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

This Collaboration and License Agreement (this “Agreement”), entered into as of August 3, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Exact Sciences Corporation, a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware, with a principal place of business at 5505 Endeavor Lane, Madison, WI 53719 (“Exact”), and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a company organized under the laws of Delaware, with a principal place of business at Genesis Marina, 3300 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, CA 94005 (“Freenome”). Freenome and Exact are referred to in this Agreement individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, Freenome is a medical diagnostics company engaged in the research and development of multiomic diagnostic products for the early detection of cancers in humans;

 

WHEREAS, Exact possesses expertise in developing and commercializing diagnostic products;

 

WHEREAS, Freenome and Exact desire to expedite access to certain diagnostic and screening blood-based tests for colorectal cancer through a co-exclusive commercialization license for such tests prior to their regulatory approval in the United States, with the goal of expanding distribution of such tests as laboratory developed tests;

 

WHEREAS, the Parties wish for Exact to subsequently assume the exclusive right and responsibility to commercialize such diagnostic products in the United States following regulatory approval for such products, if and when obtained (which may occur as early as [***]), on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

 

WHEREAS, if regulatory approval is not obtained for such products, the Parties may continue with their co-exclusive relationship in respect of laboratory developed tests, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants set forth herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

Article 1
Definitions

 

Unless specifically set forth to the contrary herein, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, will have the respective meanings set forth below:

 

1.1. 10-Day VWAP” means, as of a given date, the volume-weighted average sales price per share of common stock of Freenome (or its applicable successor entity) taken to four decimal places on the applicable securities exchange over the ten (10)-consecutive trading day period immediately preceding such date, as calculated by Bloomberg Financial LP under the function “VWAP” (or, if not available, in another authoritative source reasonably selected by Exact).

 

1.2. Accounting Standard” means U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as generally and consistently applied throughout a Party’s organization.

 

1.3. Affiliate” means, with respect to a Person, any other Person that (directly or indirectly) controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person, whether now or in the future, but so long as such control exists. For purposes of this Agreement, a Person will be deemed to control another Person if it owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the equity securities of such other Person entitled to vote in the election of directors (or, in the case that such other Person is not a corporation, for the election of the corresponding managing authority), or otherwise has the power to direct the management and policies of such other Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
 

 

1.4. Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

1.5. AIS Directory” means [***].

 

1.6. Alliance Manager” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1 (Alliance Managers).

 

1.7. Alternative Development Milestone Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.2 (Alternative Development Milestone Payments).

 

1.8. Alternative Development Milestone Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.2 (Alternative Development Milestone Payments).

 

1.9. Antitrust Agency” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.3.1 (Cooperation; General).

 

1.10. Antitrust Clearance Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.1 (Antitrust Clearance Date).

 

1.11. Antitrust Laws” means any Applicable Laws designed to prohibit, restrict or regulate actions for the purpose or effect of monopolization or restraint of trade.

 

1.12. Applicable Contracted Coverage” means [***].

 

1.13. Applicable Law” means all applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, orders, judgments, injunctions, ordinances, codes, principles of common law and other pronouncements having the binding effect of law of any Governmental Authority.

 

1.14. Audited Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.8 (Records and Audits).

 

1.15. Auditing Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.8 (Records and Audits).

 

1.16. Auditor” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.8 (Records and Audits).

 

1.17. Background Know-How” means, with respect to a Party, all Know-How owned or in-licensed by such Party or any of its Affiliates (solely or jointly with any Third Party) as of the Effective Date or developed, generated, or acquired by such Party independently from the performance of activities under this Agreement during the Term.
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1.18. Background Patent” means, with respect to a Party, any Patent Right owned or in-licensed by such Party or any of its Affiliates (solely or jointly with any Third Party) as of the Effective Date or during the Term that claims any Background Know-How of such Party.

 

1.19. Background Technology” means, with respect to a Party, the Background Know-How and Background Patents of such Party.

 

1.20. Bankruptcy Laws” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.5.1 (Section 365(n)).

 

1.21. [***]

 

1.22. Breaching Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.6.3 (Process for Termination).

 

1.23. Bring-Down Date” means with respect to representations and warranties made by Freenome, the date that Freenome delivers a Disclosure Letter to Exact.

 

1.24. Business Day” means a calendar day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a bank or other public holiday in San Francisco, California or Madison, Wisconsin.

 

1.25. Calendar Quarter” means each of the three (3) month periods ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31; provided that the first Calendar Quarter of the Term extends from the Effective Date to the end of the then-current Calendar Quarter, and the last Calendar Quarter extends from the first day of such Calendar Quarter until the effective date of the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

 

1.26. Calendar Year” means each period beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31; provided that the first Calendar Year of the Term extends from the Effective Date to December 31 of the then-current Calendar Year, and the last Calendar Year extends from January 1 of such Calendar Year until the effective date of the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

 

1.27. Change of Control” means, with respect to a Party, (a) a merger, consolidation, recapitalization or reorganization of such Party with a Third Party that results in the holders of beneficial ownership (other than by virtue of obtaining irrevocable proxies for purposes of management voting on matters as directed by beneficial owners) of the voting securities of such Party outstanding immediately prior thereto, or any securities into which such voting securities have been converted or exchanged, ceasing to hold beneficial ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the surviving entity or the parent of the surviving entity immediately after such merger, consolidation, recapitalization or reorganization, (b) a transaction or series of related transactions in which a Third Party, together with its Affiliates, becomes the direct or indirect beneficial owner of more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the outstanding securities of such Party, or (c) the sale or other transfer to a Third Party of all or substantially all of such Party’s and its controlled Affiliates’ assets. [***]
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1.28. Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1 (Indemnification by Freenome).

 

1.29. CLIA” means the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, its implementing regulations and guidance, and any corresponding or similar foreign laws, regulations or guidance.

 

1.30. Clinical Trial” means any study in humans (including a non-interventional study) conducted to obtain information regarding a diagnostic or screening product (including, as applicable, Collaboration Products or MCED Products), including information relating to the safety, efficacy, Sensitivity and Specificity of such diagnostic or screening product.

 

1.31. CMS” means the unit of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services known as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or any successor Governmental Authority or unit thereof having substantially the same function.

 

1.32. COGS” means [***].

 

1.33. Collaboration Know-How” means any Know-How conceived, developed or reduced to practice during the Term solely by or on behalf of a Party or its Affiliates, or jointly by or on behalf of both Parties or their respective Affiliates, in each case, in the performance of any activities under this Agreement during the Term.

 

1.34. Collaboration Patent Right” means any Patent Right that claims or discloses any Collaboration Know-How.

 

1.35. Collaboration Product” means any existing or future product or service, whether marketed or sold alone or with one or more other products or services, that includes a CRC Product, excluding an MCED Product.
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1.36. Commercialization” means any and all activities directed to the marketing, promotion, distribution, offering for sale, sale, having sold, importing, having imported, use, display, performance, reproduction, making derivatives of or other commercialization of a diagnostic or screening product (including, as applicable, Collaboration Products or MCED Products) (including pre-launch activities, booking sales, performing laboratory tests, conducting market access activities, conducting revenue cycle management, obtaining billing codes, obtaining coverage under governmental and non-governmental payor policies, and providing customer care), but expressly excluding activities directed to Manufacturing or Development. “Commercialize,” “Commercializing” and “Commercialized” will be construed accordingly.

  

1.37. Commercially Reasonable Efforts” means [***].

 

1.38. Competitive Infringement” means the making, using, selling, offering for sale, importing or exporting by a Third Party of a Competitive Product in the Field in the Territory that infringes, misappropriates or violates any Freenome Know-How or Joint Collaboration Know-How or a Valid Claim of a Freenome Patent Right or Joint Collaboration Patent Right in each case in the Field in the Territory.

 

1.39. Competitive Product” means any in vitro, blood-based product or service (including any Laboratory Developed Test) for the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of colorectal cancer or colorectal pre-cancer (e.g., advanced adenoma).

 

1.40. Confidence Interval” means, with respect to a Collaboration Product, the applicable confidence interval for such Collaboration Product as forth in Schedule 1.40 (Confidence Interval).
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1.41. Confidential Information” means (a) any and all confidential or proprietary information and data, including scientific, pre-clinical, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, marketing, financial and commercial information or data, unpublished patent applications and information related thereto and set forth therein, in each case, that is or has been provided by or on behalf of one Party (the “Disclosing Party” with respect to such information) to the other Party (the “Receiving Party” with respect to such information) in connection with this Agreement, whether communicated in writing or orally or by any other method, and (b) the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Confidential Information” excludes any information that the Receiving Party can show by competent evidence (i) is known by the Receiving Party at the time of its receipt, and not through a prior disclosure by or on behalf of the Disclosing Party, as documented by the Receiving Party’s business records; (ii) is known to the public before its receipt by the Receiving Party from the Disclosing Party, or thereafter becomes generally known to the public through no breach of this Agreement by the Receiving Party; (iii) is subsequently lawfully disclosed to the Receiving Party without obligation of confidentiality by a Third Party who has rightfully obtained such information and who is not under an obligation of confidentiality or other contractual obligation with respect to such information; or (iv) is developed by the Receiving Party independently of Confidential Information received from the Disclosing Party, as documented by the Receiving Party’s business records. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) the existence and terms of this Agreement will be deemed the Confidential Information of both Parties, and each Party will be deemed a Receiving Party with respect thereto and (y) all Freenome Know-How and Development Results will be deemed the Confidential Information of both Parties (subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), but not clauses (i) and (iv), above), and each Party will be deemed a Receiving Party with respect thereto. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, information relating to an MCED Product will be the sole Confidential Information of Freenome; provided, however, that to the extent that there is overlap between information relating to an MCED Product and information in the Freenome Know-How, such information shall continue to be Confidential Information of both Parties, but only insofar as it relates to one or more Collaboration Products.

 

1.42. Contracted Coverage Attainment” means [***].

 

1.43. Control” means the possession by a Party (whether by ownership, license or otherwise), other than pursuant to this Agreement, of (a) with respect to any materials, the legal authority or right to physical possession of such materials, with the right to provide such materials to the other Party on the terms set forth herein, (b) with respect to Patent Rights, PMA Approvals, Regulatory Submissions, Know-How or other intellectual property, the legal authority or right to grant a license, sublicense, access or right to use (as applicable) to the other Party under such Patent Rights, PMA Approvals, Regulatory Submissions, Know-How or other intellectual property on the terms set forth herein, or (c) with respect to a product or component thereof, the legal authority or right to grant a license, sublicense, access or right to use (as applicable) to the other Party under Patent Rights that Cover, or proprietary Know-How that is incorporated in or embodies, such product or component on the terms set forth herein, in each case ((a), (b), and (c)), (i) without breaching or otherwise violating the terms of any arrangement or agreement with a Third Party in existence as of the referenced time (or if not such time is referenced, as of the time such Party or its Affiliates would first be required hereunder to grant the other Party such access, right to use, license or sublicense) or (ii) with respect to materials, Know-How or Patent Rights developed, acquired or licensed by a Party after the Effective Date, without incurring any additional payment obligations to a Third Party that are not subject to an agreed allocation between the Parties, including pursuant to Section 7.7 (In-Licenses). In the event of a Change of Control of a Party, then any materials, Patent Rights, Know-How, PMA Approvals, Regulatory Submissions, other intellectual property, or other assets owned or controlled by the Third Party acquiror or any of its Affiliates existing immediately prior to the consummation such Change of Control, shall be deemed not to be Controlled by such Party, unless any such materials, Patent Rights, Know-How, PMA Approvals, Regulatory Submissions, other intellectual property, or other assets (x) were, immediately prior to the consummation of such Change of Control, included in the licenses and rights granted by such Party hereunder as a result of being licensed to such Party by such Third Party acquiror, or (y) are used by such Party, its Affiliates or its licensees in connection with the activities under this Agreement after the consummation of such Change of Control.
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1.44. Cover,” “Covering,” or “Covered” means, when used to refer to the relationship between a particular claim in a particular Patent Right and particular subject matter, that the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or importation of such subject matter would fall within the scope of one or more claims in, or is otherwise claimed by, such Patent Right.

 

1.45. CRC Blood Product” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.46 (CRC Product).

 

1.46. CRC Product” means any in vitro, blood-based product or service for the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of colorectal cancer or colorectal pre-cancer (e.g., advanced adenoma) (including any Laboratory Developed Test) (“CRC Blood Product”) that is Controlled by or on behalf of or that is Developed by or on behalf of, in whole or in part, Freenome or any of its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or at any time during the Term, including [***].

 

1.47. Cure Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.6.3 (Process for Termination).

 

1.48. Data Breach” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.4 (Compliance with Data Security and Privacy Laws).

 

1.49. Data Protection Laws” means any laws, regulations and orders of any jurisdiction relating to the privacy, security, confidentiality or integrity of Personal Data, including to the extent applicable, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the regulations governing the privacy and security of health information promulgated thereunder (“HIPAA”), and comparable state privacy and security laws and regulations.

 

1.50. De-identified” means the process by which (a) health information no longer identifies an individual and with respect to which there is no reasonable basis to believe that the information can be used to identify or re-identify an individual, as set forth in 45 C.F.R. § 164.514 of HIPAA, and (b) personal information that is subject to the requirements of any comparable state privacy and security law is deidentified as defined in such law.
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1.51. Develop” and “Development” means all internal and external research, discovery, development and regulatory activities related to diagnostic or screening products (including, as applicable, Collaboration Products or MCED Products), including (a) research, non-clinical testing or assays, clinical testing and studies, non-clinical and preclinical activities and Clinical Trials, and (b) preparation, submission, review, analysis and development of data or information for the purpose of submission to a Regulatory Authority to obtain authorization to conduct Clinical Trials and to obtain, support or maintain PMA Approval and interacting with Regulatory Authorities following receipt of PMA Approval in the Territory regarding the foregoing, but expressly excluding activities directed to Manufacturing or Commercialization. Development will include Clinical Trials initiated following receipt of PMA Approval or any Clinical Trial to be conducted after receipt of PMA Approval that are required by the applicable Regulatory Authority to support or maintain such PMA Approval (such as post-marketing requirements, post-marketing commitments, and other observational studies, implementation and management of registries and analysis thereof, in each case, if required by any Regulatory Authority in any region in the Territory to support or maintain PMA Approval for a diagnostic or screening product (including, as applicable, Collaboration Products or MCED Products) in such region). “Developing” and “Developed” will be construed accordingly.

 

1.52. Development Budget” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.58 (Development Plan).

 

1.53. Development Commitment Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.5 (Development Cost Commitment).

 

1.54. Development Costs” means (a) FTE Costs incurred by a Party or its Affiliates in connection with such Party’s performance of Development activities allocated to such Party under the Development Plan, (b) all Out-of-Pocket Costs incurred [***] by a Party or its Affiliates in connection with such Party’s performance of Development activities allocated to such Party under the Development Plan and (c) [***].

 

1.55. Development Data” means written reports of pre-clinical studies, Clinical Trials or required post-PMA Approval studies involving, or otherwise containing non-clinical, clinical or other data relating to and generated through the Development of, Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory, and supporting documentation (e.g., protocols, underlying data, format of case report forms, analysis plans) for such reports. [***]

 

1.56. Development Milestone Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.1 (Development Milestone Payments; General).

 

1.57. Development Milestone Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.1 (Development Milestone Payments; General).
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1.58. Development Plan” means the written plan attached hereto as Exhibit A (Initial Development Plan), as such plan may be amended by the JSC from time to time in accordance with this Agreement, and including at all times: (a) the respective Development activities to be conducted by each of the Parties, (b) the timeline for the conduct of such Development activities, [***] and a budget for the respective Development Costs (the “Development Budget”), (d) the standards and other specifications for a Collaboration Product to be Developed thereunder, and (e) the Clinical Trials to be performed by one or more of the Parties thereunder and the plans and timelines for seeking PMA Approvals.

  

1.59. Development Report” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4 (Development Reports).

 

1.60. Development Results” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4 (Development Reports).

 

1.61. Disclosing Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.41 (Confidential Information).

 

1.62. Disclosure Letter” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2 (Representations and Warranties by Freenome).

 

1.63. Dispute” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.3.1 (Exclusive Dispute Resolution Mechanism).

 

1.64. Dollar” or “$” means the legal tender of the United States.

 

1.65. Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in the preamble, provided, however, that if any Antitrust Law prohibits any provision of this Agreement from coming into effect as of the Effective Date, such provision will instead be deemed to be effective as of the Antitrust Clearance Date.

 

1.66. Eligibility Restriction” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6 (Eligibility Restriction for MCED Products; Reporting).

 

1.67. Eligibility Restriction Report” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6 (Eligibility Restriction for MCED Products; Reporting).

 

1.68. Exact” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

1.69. Exact Collaboration Know-How” means any Know-How, other than Joint Collaboration Know-How, conceived, developed or reduced to practice during the Term by or on behalf of Exact or its Affiliates in the performance of any activities under this Agreement during the Term.

 

1.70. Exact Collaboration Patent Right” means any Patent Right that claims or discloses any Exact Collaboration Know-How.

 

1.71. Exact Collaboration Technology” means the Exact Collaboration Know-How and Exact Collaboration Patent Rights.

 

1.72. Exact Indemnitee” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1 (Indemnification by Freenome).

 

1.73. Exact Patient Data” means, as of any given time, De-identified, patient-level sequencing data Controlled by Exact or its Affiliates as of such time and Processed by or on behalf of Exact or its Affiliates in connection with the Commercialization of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory.

 

1.74. Exact Prosecuted Patent Right” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.1(a) (Prosecution and Maintenance of Patent Rights; Exact’s Right).
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1.75. Exact-Funded Technology” means any Collaboration Know-How conceived, developed or reduced to practice by or on behalf of Freenome or its Affiliates and which underlying Development work was reimbursed by Exact pursuant to Section 3.3 (Development Costs), and any Patent Right that claims or discloses such Collaboration Know-How.

 

1.76. Exclusive License Effective Date” means the later of (a) the date of achievement of First-Line FDA Approval for the first Collaboration Product and (b) the Antitrust Clearance Date.

 

1.77. Executive Officer” means (a) with respect to Freenome, its Chief Executive Officer (or an executive officer designated by the Chief Executive Officer of Freenome who has the power and authority to resolve the applicable matter) and (b) with respect to Exact, its Chief Executive Officer (or an executive officer designated by the Chief Executive Officer of Exact who has the power and authority to resolve the applicable matter).

 

1.78. Existing CDA” means that certain Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement, dated [***], by and between Exact and Freenome.

 

1.79. Existing CRC Product” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.46 (CRC Product).

 

1.80. Existing Upstream Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.189 (Upstream Agreement).

 

1.81. Exploit” or “Exploitation” means to make, have made, import, have imported, export, have exported, distribute, have distributed, use, have used, sell, have sold, offer for sale, have offered for sale, reproduce, have reproduced, perform, have performed, display, have displayed and make derivatives of, including to Develop, Manufacture and Commercialize.

 

1.82. FD&C Act” means the United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq).

 

1.83. FDA” means the United States Food and Drug Administration or any successor Governmental Authority having substantially the same function.

 

1.84. FDA Laws” means all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the conduct of any Development, Manufacturing, or Commercialization activities under this Agreement, including without limitation (a) the FD&C Act, together with any rules, regulations, and requirements promulgated thereunder; and (b) GLP, GCP, GMP and any other laws, rules, regulations, requirements or guidance of Regulatory Authorities relating to any of the foregoing, as applicable and amended from time to time.

 

1.85. FDA No Authority Determination” means the enactment of a U.S. federal statute, issuance of a U.S. federal rule or regulation, or issuance of a final, non-appealable decision of a United States federal court of competent jurisdiction in each case of the foregoing expressly finding that the FDA does not have the legal authority to regulate Collaboration Products.

 

1.86. Field” means all uses and purposes, excluding the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of measurable residual disease.
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1.87. First Commercial Sale” means, on a Collaboration Product-by-Collaboration Product or MCED Product-by-MCED Product basis, as applicable, in the Field in the Territory, the first commercial sale of such Collaboration Product or MCED Product, as applicable, by a Party or any of its Affiliates or Sublicensees, as applicable, to a Third Party for end use consumption in the Field in the Territory. First Commercial Sale excludes transfers of Collaboration Products and MCED Products, as applicable, to Third Parties as bona fide samples, as donations, for Clinical Trial purposes or for any expanded access program, indigent program, or for other charitable or promotional purposes or similar limited purposes.

  

1.88. First-Line FDA Approval” means, with respect to a Collaboration Product, receipt of PMA Approval for colorectal cancer or colorectal pre-cancer (e.g., advanced adenoma) in the Field in the Territory that [***].

 

1.89. First-Line FDA Approval [***]” means, with respect to a Collaboration Product, a First-Line FDA Approval for such Collaboration Product that [***].

 

1.90. Force Majeure” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.12 (Force Majeure).

 

1.91. Freenome” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

1.92. Freenome Excluded Product” means [***].

 

1.93. Freenome Indemnitee” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.2 (Indemnification by Exact).

 

1.94. Freenome Know-How” means any Know-How, other than Joint Collaboration Know-How, Controlled by Freenome or any of its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term that is necessary or reasonably useful to Develop, Manufacture, Commercialize or otherwise Exploit the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory.

 

1.95. Freenome Patent Right” means any Patent Right in the Territory, other than a Joint Collaboration Patent Right, Controlled by Freenome or any of its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term that is necessary or reasonably useful to Develop, Manufacture, Commercialize and otherwise Exploit the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory. The Freenome Patent Rights existing as of the Effective Date are set forth on Schedule 1.95 (Existing Freenome Patent Rights).

 

1.96. Freenome Patient Data” means, as of any given time, De-identified patient-level sequencing data Controlled by Freenome or its Affiliates as of such time and Processed by or on behalf of Freenome or its Affiliates in connection with the Commercialization of the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory.
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1.97. Freenome Prosecuted Patent Right” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.2(a) (Freenome Prosecuted Patent Rights; Freenome’s Right).

 

1.98. Freenome Technology” means (a) Freenome Patent Rights and (b) Freenome Know-How.

 

1.99. Freenome Trademark” means any Trademark Controlled by Freenome or any of its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term that is necessary or reasonably useful for the Commercialization of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory in accordance with the applicable labeling approved by the FDA for such Collaboration Product and a branding plan mutually agreed by the Parties. The Freenome Trademarks existing as of the Effective Date (based on the branding plan contemplated by the Parties as of the Effective Date) are set forth on Schedule 1.99 (Existing Freenome Trademarks).

 

1.100. FTE” means the equivalent of a full-time person’s work time, carried out by an appropriately qualified employee of a Party or its Affiliates, on the performance of Development, Manufacturing, or Commercialization (including technology transfer and assistance), based on eighteen hundred (1,800) person-hours per year, pro-rated as necessary. Overtime, and work on weekends, holidays, and the like will not be counted with any multiplier (e.g., time-and-a-half or double time) toward the number of hours that are used to calculate the contribution, and a single employee may not be charged as more than one FTE (or its pro rata equivalent) over any given period. Indirect personnel (including support functions such as managerial, financial, legal, or business development) will not constitute FTEs.

 

1.101. FTE Costs” means, for any period, the FTE Rate multiplied by the number of FTEs in such period.

 

1.102. FTE Rate” means [***].

 

1.103. GCP” means the then-current good clinical practice standards, practices and procedures concerning the design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analyses, and reporting of Clinical Trials promulgated or endorsed by the FDA of competent jurisdiction, including regulatory requirements imposed by FDA in 21 C.F.R. Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, and 812 and all related FDA rules, regulations, orders and guidance.

 

1.104. GLP” means the then-current good laboratory practice standards, practices and procedures promulgated or endorsed by the FDA, as may be updated from time-to-time, including those as set forth in FDA regulations in 21 C.F.R. Part 58 and all applicable FDA rules, regulations, orders and guidance.

 

1.105. GMP” means the then-current good manufacturing practice standards, practices and procedures concerning the Manufacture of medical devices and diagnostic products promulgated or endorsed by the FDA as may be updated from time-to-time, including those as set forth in FDA’s quality system regulation (as currently in effect) or quality management system regulation (when and to the extent it becomes effective) in 21 C.F.R. Part 820, ISO 13485:2016 (Medical devices—Quality management systems—Requirements for regulatory purposes) (when and to the extent it becomes effective) and all applicable FDA rules, regulations, orders and guidance.
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1.106. Governmental Authority” means any applicable government authority, court, council, tribunal, arbitrator, agency, department, bureau, branch, office, legislative body, commission, or other instrumentality, including a Medicare Administrative Contractor, of (a) any government of any country or territory, (b) any nation, state, province, county, city or other political subdivision thereof, or (c) any supranational body.

 

1.107. Gross Margin” means [***].

 

1.108. HIPAA” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.49 (Data Protection Laws).

 

1.109. HSR Act” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.2 (HSR Filings).

 

1.110. HSR Conditions” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.1 (Antitrust Clearance Date).

 

1.111. Indemnified Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.3.1 (Notice).

 

1.112. Indemnifying Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.3.1 (Notice).

 

1.113. In-Network” means [***].

 

1.114. Insured Lives” means [***].

 

1.115. Joint Collaboration Know-How” means any Collaboration Know-How conceived, developed or reduced to practice during the Term jointly by or on behalf of both Parties or their respective Affiliates.

 

1.116. Joint Collaboration Patent Right” means any Collaboration Patent Right Covering any Joint Collaboration Know-How.

 

1.117. Joint Collaboration Technology” means the Joint Collaboration Know-How and Joint Collaboration Patent Rights.

 

1.118. JSC” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.1 (Formation and Purpose of the JSC).

 

1.119. Know-How” means all proprietary commercial, technical, scientific and other know-how and information, inventions, discoveries, trade secrets, knowledge, technology, methods, processes, practices, formulae, sequences, instructions, skills, techniques, procedures, experiences, ideas, technical assistance, designs, drawings, assembly procedures, computer programs, algorithms, cut-offs, technology, materials, specifications, and data and results (including biological, chemical, diagnostic, toxicological, physical and analytical, preclinical, clinical, safety, manufacturing and quality control data and know-how, including regulatory data, study designs and protocols), in all cases, whether or not confidential, proprietary, patentable, in written, electronic or any other form now known or hereafter developed, but expressly excluding all Patent Rights.
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1.120. Knowledge” means, with respect to a Party, the actual knowledge of those persons listed for such Party on Schedule 1.120 (Knowledge) after due inquiry.

 

1.121. Laboratory Developed Test” or “LDT” means a diagnostic test service that is intended for clinical use and that is designed, validated, and performed by trained professionals within a single laboratory that is certified under CLIA and meets the regulatory requirements under CLIA to perform high complexity testing. An LDT does not include an in vitro diagnostic product that has PMA Approval.

 

1.122. Laboratory Technology Transfer Completion” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.6.2 (Laboratory Technology Transfer).

 

1.123. Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.6.2 (Laboratory Technology Transfer).

 

1.124. [***]

 

1.125. Laboratory Transition Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2 (Performance of Laboratory Tests).

 

1.126. Losses” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1 (Indemnification by Freenome).

 

1.127. Manufacturing” or “Manufacture” means activities directed to process, manufacturing, processing, packaging, labeling, assembly, quality assurance, quality control, testing, release, shipping or storage of any diagnostic or screening product (including, as applicable, Collaboration Products or MCED Products) (or any components or process steps involving any such product), including process development, qualification, and validation, scale-up, pre-clinical, clinical, and commercial manufacture and product characterization, but expressly excluding activities directed to Development or Commercialization. “Manufacturing” and “Manufactured” will be construed accordingly.

 

1.128. MCED Product” means a collection or group of products marketed and sold together (whether at a single price or multiple prices in each case in accordance with Applicable Law) that solely contains, and solely to the extent containing, both (a) a CRC Product and (b) an in vitro, blood-based product or service (including any Laboratory Developed Test) Developed or acquired by Freenome or its Affiliates for the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of one or more cancers other than colorectal cancer or colorectal pre-cancer (e.g., advanced adenoma) (such component in sub-clause (b), an “Other Component”). For the avoidance of doubt, an MCED Product is not a Collaboration Product.

 

1.129. MCED Product Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6 (Eligibility Restriction for MCED Products; Reporting).

 

1.130. National Coverage Determination” means [***].

 

1.131. Negotiation Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.8 (Right of First Negotiation).
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1.132. Net Sales” means [***].

 

1.133. New License Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.7.2 (Sublicensees).

 

1.134. Non-Breaching Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.6.3 (Process for Termination).

 

1.135. Other Component” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.128 (MCED Product).

 

1.136. Out-of-Pocket Costs” means, with respect to certain activities for a Collaboration Product hereunder, specifically identifiable, reasonable, documented expenses paid or payable by a Party or its Affiliates to Third Parties to conduct such activities, including payments to contract personnel (including Subcontractors).

 

1.137. Outside Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.4 (Outside Date).

 

1.138. Party” or “Parties” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

1.139. Patent Challenge” means [***].

 

1.140. Patent Right” means any patent (including any utility or design patent) or patent application (including any provisional, utility, continued prosecution, continuation, continuations-in-part, divisional or substitution application), or other filing claiming priority thereto or sharing any common priority therewith, whether directly or indirectly, as well as any patent that issues or has issued with respect to any such patent application, reissue, re-examination, renewal or extension (including any patent term adjustment, patent term extension, or supplemental protection certificate, or the equivalent thereof), registration or confirmation patent, patent resulting from a post-grant proceeding, patent of addition, revalidation, restoration or extension thereof, or any inventor’s certificate, utility model (including any petty patent, innovation patent, utility certificate, functional design, short-term patent, minor patent or small patent), or any equivalent or counterpart thereof in any country or jurisdiction.
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1.141. Patient Data” means, as applicable, Freenome Patient Data or Exact Patient Data.

 

1.142. Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.9 (Taxes).

 

1.143. Person” means any natural person, corporation, unincorporated organization, partnership, association, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or government, Governmental Authority or any other similar entity.

 

1.144. Personal Data” means any information that identifies, relates to or describes an identified or identifiable natural person who can be identified directly or indirectly, and includes but is not limited to first and last name, age, date of birth, gender, address, contact information, government-issued identifiers (such as passport and social security numbers), an identification number (e.g., a medical insurance number or a study code assigned in a registry or other research study involving human subjects), location data, an online identifier or any specific physical, health related, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social information about that natural person. For the avoidance of doubt, biological samples and pseudonymized (coded) study subject data which can be attributed to a person will constitute Personal Data even if the holder of such data does not have access to the key that links the data to the identity of an individual.

 

1.145. Plan” [***].

 

1.146. PMA” means any premarket approval application for a class III medical device, including all information submitted with or incorporated by reference therein, submitted to FDA under 21 U.S.C. § 360e and 21 C.F.R. Part 814.

 

1.147. PMA Approval” means receipt of written correspondence from the FDA issuing an approval order of the PMA for a product for the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of colorectal cancer in humans.

 

1.148. PMA Responsible Party” means on a Collaboration Product-by-Collaboration Product basis, the owner of the PMA for such Collaboration Product in the Territory and the Party who is responsible for making all Regulatory Submissions with respect to such PMA, obtaining and maintaining PMA Approval and interacting with FDA and other Regulatory Authorities with respect to such Collaboration Product in the Territory.

 

1.149. Privacy and Security Obligations” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.23 (Data Privacy).

 

1.150. Process,” “Processed” or “Processing” means any operation or set of operations which is performed upon Personal Data, whether or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, blocking, erasure or destruction.

 

1.151. Prosecution and Maintenance” or “Prosecute and Maintain” means, with regard to a particular Patent Right, the preparation, filing, and prosecution (including any interferences, reissue proceedings, reexaminations, supplemental examinations, derivation proceedings, or any other similar proceeding before a patent authority of competent jurisdiction), and maintenance (including paying maintenance fees and annuities) of such Patent Right.
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1.152. Public Listing” means (a) the closing of the issuance and sale of capital stock of Freenome in Freenome’s underwritten initial public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or (b) any other transaction (i) that is not a Change of Control and (ii) as a result of which a class of shares of Freenome or any successor entity is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including a SPAC Transaction.

 

1.153. Quality Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6.5 (Quality Agreement).

 

1.154. Quality Audit” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.5 (Quality Audits by Exact).

 

1.155. Recall” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6.4 (Recalls).

 

1.156. Receiving Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.41 (Confidential Information).

 

1.157. Redacted Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.3(b) (Confidential Treatment).

 

1.158. Regulatory Authority” means any Governmental Authority responsible for (a) granting PMA Approvals of diagnostic or screening products (including, as applicable, Collaboration Products or MCED Products), including FDA, or (b) determining coverage under a Plan offered by a governmental insurer.

 

1.159. Regulatory Submission” means any regulatory application, submission, meeting request, notification, communication, correspondence, registration, PMA Approval or other filing made to, received from or otherwise conducted with a Regulatory Authority related to Developing, Manufacturing or obtaining pre-market approval for a diagnostic or screening product (including, as applicable, Collaboration Products or MCED Products) in the Territory.

 

1.160. Required Filings” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.2 (HSR Filings).

 

1.161. Right of Reference” means a right of reference or a similar grant or authorization to a Party that allows the FDA to have access to, rely on, and use relevant information (by cross-reference, incorporation by reference or otherwise) contained in Regulatory Submissions and PMAs of the other Party.

 

1.162. ROFN Exercise Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.8 (Right of First Negotiation).

 

1.163. ROFN Notice of Exercise” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.8 (Right of First Negotiation).

 

1.164. Royalties” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.4.1 (Royalties).

 

1.165. Royalty-Bearing Patent” means [***].

 

1.166. Royalty Term” means [***].
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1.167. SEC” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.3(b) (Confidential Treatment).

 

1.168. Second-Line USPSTF Milestone Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.3 (Second-Line USPSTF Milestone Payment).

 

1.169. Second-Line USPSTF Milestone Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.3 (Second-Line USPSTF Milestone Payment).

 

1.170. Sensitivity” means the true positive rate (i.e., the proportion of subjects with an actual positive outcome who are correctly given a positive assignment).

 

1.171. [***]

 

1.172. [***]

 

1.173. SPAC” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.174 (SPAC Transaction).

 

1.174. SPAC Transaction” means a transaction or a series of related transactions by merger, consolidation, share exchange or otherwise of Freenome with a publicly traded “special purpose acquisition company” or its subsidiary (collectively, a “SPAC”), immediately following the consummation of which the common stock or share capital of the SPAC or its successor entity is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or another exchange or marketplace.

 

1.175. Specificity” means the true negative rate (i.e., the proportion of subjects with an actual negative outcome who are correctly given a negative assignment).

 

1.176. Subcommittee” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3 (Other Committees).

 

1.177. Subcontractor” means a Third Party contractor or service provider, in each case engaged by a Party or its Affiliate to perform certain obligations or exercise certain rights of such Party under this Agreement (including all contract research organizations, contract development organizations, contract manufacturing organizations and contract sales forces).

 

1.178. Sublicensee” means a Third Party to which a Party or its Affiliate has granted or grants a sublicense, option to sublicense or similar right under intellectual property Controlled by the other Party to Develop, Manufacture, Commercialize or otherwise Exploit any Collaboration Product or MCED Product (as applicable), or any further sublicensee of such rights (regardless of the number of tiers, layers or levels of sublicenses of such rights), beyond the mere right to purchase any Collaboration Product or MCED Product (as applicable) from or to provide services on behalf of such Party or its Affiliates, but expressly excluding Subcontractors.
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1.179. Sunset Date” means [***].

 

1.180. Target Population” means [***].

 

1.181. Tax” means any U.S. and non U.S. federal, state, local, regional, municipal, or other tax or taxation, levy, duty, charge, withholding, or other assessment of any kind (including any related fine, penalty, addition to tax, surcharge or interest) imposed by, or payable to, a Governmental Authority, including sales, use, excise, stamp, transfer, property, value added, goods and services, withholding, and franchise taxes.

 

1.182. Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.1 (Term).

 

1.183. Terminated Product” means (a) any Collaboration Product with respect to which this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article 13 (Term and Termination), and (b) in the event of termination of this Agreement in its entirety, all Collaboration Products.

 

1.184. Territory” means the United States.

 

1.185. Third Party” means any Person other than Freenome, Exact or their respective Affiliates.

 

1.186. Trademark” means any trademark, trade name, service mark, service name, brand, domain name, trade dress, logo, slogan or other indicia of origin or ownership, including the goodwill and activities associated with each of the foregoing.

 

1.187. United States” or “U.S.” means the United States and its territories, possessions and commonwealths.

 

1.188. Upfront Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1 (Upfront Consideration).

 

1.189. Upstream Agreement” means any agreement with a Third Party pursuant to which Freenome or one of its Affiliates has acquired any right to any Freenome Technology. The Upstream Agreements existing as of the Effective Date are set forth on Schedule 1.189 (Upstream Agreements) (each, an “Existing Upstream Agreement”).

 

1.190. USPSTF” means the United States Preventive Services Taskforce or any successor organization thereto.

 

1.191. USPTO” means the United States Patent and Trademark Office or any successor Governmental Authority having substantially the same function.

 

1.192. V1 Collaboration Product Standards” means the standards and other specifications set forth in Schedule 1.192 (V1 Collaboration Product Standards), as may be amended by the JSC in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

1.193. V1 Equivalent National Coverage Determination” means a National Coverage Determination by CMS for a blood-based biomarker screening test for colorectal cancer for the Target Population which [***].
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1.194. V2 Collaboration Product Standards” means the standards and other specifications set forth in Schedule 1.194 (V2 Collaboration Product Standards), as may be amended by the JSC in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

1.195. V2 Equivalent National Coverage Determination” means a National Coverage Determination by CMS for a blood-based biomarker screening test for colorectal cancer for the Target Population which [***].

 

1.196. V3 Collaboration Product Standards” means the standards and other specifications approved by the JSC for any subsequent Collaboration Product, as may be amended by the JSC in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

1.197. Valid Claim” means: (a) a claim of an issued and unexpired patent (as may be extended through supplementary protection certificate or patent term extension or the like) that has not been revoked, held invalid or unenforceable by a Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction and which claim has not been disclaimed, denied, or admitted to be invalid or unenforceable through reissue, re-examination, or disclaimer or otherwise; or (b) a pending claim of an unissued, pending patent application, which application has been pending for [***] years or less since the earliest date to which it is entitled to claim priority.

 

1.198. Weighted Price” means [***].

 

1.199. Wire Instructions” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1 (Upfront Consideration).

 

Article 2
Governance

 

2.1. Alliance Managers. Promptly following the Effective Date, each Party will designate an individual to facilitate communication, coordination and collaboration with respect to the Parties’ activities under this Agreement relating to Collaboration Products and to provide support and guidance to the JSC and any Subcommittees, including preparing agendas, meeting materials and meeting minutes for meetings of the JSC and any Subcommittees (each, an “Alliance Manager”). Each Party may replace its Alliance Manager at any time by written notice to the other Party. Neither Alliance Manager may serve as a representative of its respective Party on the JSC or any Subcommittee, but the Alliance Managers or suitable designees will be non-voting participants in all JSC or Subcommittee meetings. The Alliance Managers may bring to the attention of the JSC or any Subcommittee any matters or issues either of them reasonably believes should be discussed by such Subcommittee. In addition, the Alliance Managers will: (a) identify, work to resolve, and, if necessary, escalate to their respective managements any disputes arising between the Parties related to this Agreement; (b) provide an initial alliance point of communication between the Parties with respect to this Agreement and the Parties’ respective activities hereunder; (c) ensure that meetings of the JSC or any Subcommittee occur as set forth in this Agreement, that procedures are followed with respect to such meetings (including the giving of proper notice and the preparation and approval of minutes) and that relevant action items resulting from such meetings are appropriately carried out or otherwise addressed; and (d) undertake such other responsibilities as the Parties may agree in writing.
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2.2. Joint Steering Committee.

 

2.2.1. Formation and Purpose of the JSC. Within [***] days after the Effective Date, the Parties will establish a joint steering committee (the “JSC”) that will have the responsibilities set forth in this Section 2.2 (Joint Steering Committee) and will coordinate and oversee or monitor the Parties’ Development and Commercialization of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory, resolve matters referred from any Subcommittee established pursuant to Section 2.3 (Other Subcommittees), and facilitate communication between the Parties, all in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, provided, for clarity, that prior to the Antitrust Clearance Date the JSC will conduct planning activities in preparation for Development activities that would occur on and after the Antitrust Clearance Date as described in Section 3.1 (Development Plan). The JSC will dissolve upon both the completion of all activities set forth in the Development Plan and the achievement of all Development Milestone Events. For the avoidance of doubt, any activities of the JSC or any Subcommittee hereunder shall be subject to, and conducted in compliance with, Applicable Laws (including Antitrust Laws).

 

2.2.2. Composition. Each Party will initially appoint three (3) representatives to the JSC, with each representative having knowledge and expertise in the Development of assets similar to the Collaboration Products, and having sufficient seniority within the applicable Party to provide meaningful input and make decisions arising within the scope of the JSC’s responsibilities. The JSC may change its size from time to time by agreement of the Parties, provided that, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, the JSC will consist at all times of an equal number of representatives of each Party. Each Party may replace its JSC representatives at any time upon written notice to the other Party, provided that each such replacement has knowledge and expertise in the Development of assets similar to the Collaboration Products, and has sufficient seniority within the applicable Party to provide meaningful input and make decisions arising within the scope of the JSC’s responsibilities. Each Party will designate one (1) of its JSC members as a co-chairperson of the JSC. The JSC may invite non-members to participate in the discussions and meetings of the JSC, but such participants will have no voting authority at the JSC and must be bound under written obligations of confidentiality no less protective of the Parties’ Confidential Information than those set forth in this Agreement. The Alliance Managers will prepare and circulate agendas and ensure the preparation and approval of minutes.
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2.2.3. JSC Meetings. The JSC will meet at least quarterly unless the Parties mutually agree in writing to a different frequency. No later than [***] Business Days prior to any meeting of the JSC (or such shorter time period as the Parties may agree), the Alliance Managers will prepare and circulate an agenda for such meeting; provided, however, that either Party may propose additional topics to be included on such agenda, either prior to or in the course of such meeting. Either Party may also call a special meeting of the JSC (by videoconference, teleconference or in person if the Parties agree) by providing at least [***] Business Days’ prior written notice to the other Party if such Party reasonably believes that a significant matter must be addressed prior to the next scheduled meeting, in which event such Party will work with the Alliance Managers to provide the members of the JSC, no later than [***] Business Days prior to the special meeting, with an agenda for the meeting and materials reasonably adequate to enable an informed decision on the matters to be considered. The JSC may meet in person, by videoconference or by teleconference. In-person JSC meetings will be held at locations selected by agreement of the JSC members. Each Party will bear the expense of its respective JSC members’ participation in JSC meetings. Meetings of the JSC will be effective only if at least one (1) representative of each Party (which representative is not such Party’s Alliance Manager) is present or participating in such meeting. The Alliance Managers will be responsible for preparing reasonably detailed written minutes of all JSC meetings that reflect material decisions made and action items identified at such meetings. The Alliance Managers will send draft meeting minutes to each member of the JSC for review and approval within [***] days after each JSC meeting.

  

2.2.4. Decisions of the JSC. The JSC has the authority (a) for matters specifically delegated to it or expressly specified in this Agreement and (b) with respect to any other matter agreed to by the Parties in writing. All decisions of the JSC will be made by consensus vote, with each Party’s representatives having one (1) vote (i.e., one (1) vote per Party). No action taken at any meeting of the JSC will be effective unless there is a quorum at such meeting, and at all such meetings, a quorum will be reached if one (1) voting representative of each Party is present or participating in such meeting. The JSC will not have any power to amend, modify or waive compliance with this Agreement. The JSC has no other authority under this Agreement other than what is expressly granted under this Agreement. The JSC will work in good faith to promptly resolve any such matter for which it has authority. If the JSC is unable to reach consensus with respect to any such matter for which it is responsible within [***] days after a Party affirmatively states to the other Party that a decision needs to be made, then such matter will be subject to Section 2.4 (Resolution of Subcommittee Disputes).

 

2.2.5. Responsibilities of JSC. In addition to its overall responsibility for monitoring and providing strategic oversight with respect to the Parties’ activities under this Agreement, the JSC will have the following responsibilities:

 

(a) oversee the Development of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory under this Agreement;

 

(b) oversee the Development and Commercialization of Collaboration Products that are Laboratory Developed Tests in the Field in the Territory under this Agreement;

 

(c) review, discuss and approve any amendment to the Development Plan;

 

(d) oversee and discuss the accrual of Development Costs under this Agreement;
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(e) review, discuss and approve the Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan or any amendment to the Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan;

 

(f) review, discuss and determine whether a Laboratory Technology Transfer Completion has occurred;

 

(g) review, discuss and approve the V3 Collaboration Product Standards or any amendment to the V1 Collaboration Product Standards, V2 Collaboration Product Standards or V3 Collaboration Product Standards;

 

(h) review, discuss and determine whether a Collaboration Product meets or is within the applicable Confidence Interval of the V1 Collaboration Product Standards, V2 Collaboration Product Standards or V3 Collaboration Product Standards;

 

(i) review and determine whether Contracted Coverage Attainment has been achieved;

 

(j) review and discuss any proposed publication by either Party, as described in Section 10.2 (Publication and Publicity);

 

(k) form such other Subcommittees under the JSC as may be necessary or desirable to facilitate the activities under this Agreement as the Parties may agree and oversee the activities of any such other Subcommittees;

 

(l) attempt to resolve any disputes on matters within the JSC’s authority on an informal basis and in good faith prior to the institution of escalation or other formal dispute resolution mechanisms hereunder;

 

(m) attempt to resolve any disputes on matters within any Subcommittee’s authority that are escalated to the JSC on an informal basis and in good faith prior to the institution of escalation or other formal dispute resolution mechanisms hereunder; and

 

(n) perform such other functions expressly allocated to the JSC in this Agreement or by the written agreement of the Parties.

 

2.3. Other Committees. The JSC may form other committees or working groups as may be necessary or desirable to facilitate the activities under this Agreement (each, a “Subcommittee”). A Party may refer any dispute on a matter within a Subcommittee’s authority to the JSC for resolution. No such Subcommittee’s authority may exceed that specified for the JSC in Article 2 (Governance).

 

2.4. Resolution of Committee Disputes.

 

2.4.1. Referral to Executive Officers. Either Party may make an election under Section 2.2.4 (Decisions of the JSC) to refer a matter as to which the JSC cannot reach a consensus decision for resolution by the Executive Officers, following which the JSC will promptly submit in writing the respective positions of the Parties to their respective Executive Officers. Such Executive Officers will use good faith efforts, in compliance with this Section 2.4.1 (Referral to Executive Officers), to resolve promptly such matter within [***] days after the JSC’s submission of such matter to such Executive Officers, which good faith efforts will include at least one (1) in-person or teleconference meeting between such Executive Officers within such [***] day period.
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2.4.2. Final Decision-Making Authority. If the Executive Officers are unable to reach agreement on any such matter referred to them under Section 2.4.1 (Referral to Executive Officers) within the applicable [***] period, then [***]:

 

[***] [***]

 

[***] [***]

 

[***] [***]

 

[***] [***]

 

[***] [***]

 

Article 3 
Development

 

3.1. Development Plan. Following the Antitrust Clearance Date, each Party will be responsible for, and will conduct, Development of the Collaboration Products in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Development Plan, and will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to perform its respective activities in accordance with the timelines set forth in the Development Plan. The initial Development Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit A (Initial Development Plan), and the JSC will amend the initial Development Plan no later than [***] days following the Antitrust Clearance Date to include further details in the Development Plan. If any Party wishes to amend the Development Plan, including to include additional Development activities, then such Party will submit the proposed amendment to the JSC for review, discussion and approval by the JSC. Each such amendment to the Development Plan will become effective and will supersede the previous iteration of the Development Plan only upon approval thereof by the JSC.
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3.2. Development Diligence. Freenome will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to Develop [***].

  

3.3. Development Costs. Each Party will be responsible for its and its Affiliates’ costs and expenses incurred in connection with the performance of such Party’s and its Affiliates’ Development activities under this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly set forth in the Development Plan or this Section 3.3 (Development Costs). During the period that the Development Cost Commitment applies, Exact will reimburse Freenome for its and its Affiliates’ Development Costs incurred under the Development Plan on and after the Antitrust Clearance Date up to the Development Cost Commitment, in which case Freenome will invoice Exact on a Calendar Quarter basis in arrears for such Development Costs, and subject to the applicable Development Budget for such Development activities and subject to the availability of any Development Cost Commitment, Exact will reimburse Freenome for such Development Costs within [***] days following Exact’s receipt of an undisputed invoice therefor together with reasonable supporting documentation for any Out-of-Pocket Costs included in such Development Costs. [***].

 

3.4. Development Reports. On and after the Antitrust Clearance Date, each Party will keep the JSC informed regarding the progress of its respective Development activities under the Development Plan at meetings of the JSC or more frequently as the Parties may agree. In addition, each Party will provide to the JSC [***] a Calendar Year [***] (collectively, “Development Results”), [***] (each such report, a “Development Report”). On and after the Antitrust Clearance Date, each Party will promptly share with the other Party all other material developments and information that it comes to possess relating to the Development of Collaboration Products conducted by or on behalf of such Party, including any additional information regarding the Development of Collaboration Products reasonably requested by the other Party through the JSC from time to time to the extent and in the form readily available to the performing Party and able to be disclosed to the other Party.

 

3.5. Data Exchange and Use. [***].
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3.6. Records and Compliance. Each Party will maintain written Development records in sufficient detail and in good scientific manner appropriate for patent, regulatory and reimbursement purposes, and in compliance with applicable requirements of FDA Laws with respect to records intended to be submitted or described in Regulatory Submissions, all of which records will fully and accurately reflect all work done and results achieved in the performance of the Development activities and Clinical Trials by or on behalf of such Party with respect to the Collaboration Products. Each Party will perform any and all of its Development responsibilities under this Agreement in a professional and workmanlike manner, in good scientific manner and in compliance with all Applicable Law, including applicable informed consent and institutional review board regulations and all applicable requirements relating to the protection of human subjects.

 

Article 4 
Regulatory Matters

 

4.1. Regulatory Responsibilities. [***]. Each Party will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining PMA Approvals, FDA establishment registrations, FDA device listings, and any other regulatory approvals, permits, licenses, or registrations necessary for the marketing of the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory for which it is the PMA Responsible Party. [***].

 

4.2. Regulatory Cooperation. Each PMA Responsible Party will provide the other Party with an opportunity to review and comment on all Regulatory Submissions relating to a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory for which such PMA Responsible Party is responsible and will provide such other Party with copies of all Regulatory Submissions relating to such Collaboration Products, whether first submitted to FDA prior to, on or following the Effective Date. Each PMA Responsible Party will consider in good faith the other Party’s comments with respect thereto; provided that in no event will the PMA Responsible Party be obligated to delay the submission of any such Regulatory Submission due to such other Party’s failure to provide its comments in a timely manner. Each PMA Responsible Party will provide the other Party with a copy of all final Regulatory Submissions for which it is responsible, and related correspondence (e.g., requests for additional information from a relevant Regulatory Authority and responses thereto), communications or meeting minutes that involve a material discussion of a Collaboration Product promptly after submission to or receipt from the relevant Regulatory Authority. Each PMA Responsible Party will keep the other Party reasonably informed with respect to the progress of obtaining PMA Approval of any Collaboration Product for which it is responsible. Each PMA Responsible Party will promptly inform the other Party regarding the receipt or denial of PMA Approval for any Collaboration Product for which it is responsible.
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4.3. Regulatory Meetings. Each PMA Responsible Party will permit the other Party to reasonably participate with such PMA Responsible Party in preparations for any substantive correspondence, communications or meetings with Regulatory Authorities in the Territory if such correspondence, communications or meetings relate to obtaining or maintaining PMA Approval of a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory for which such PMA Responsible Party is responsible. In addition, unless prohibited by Applicable Law, each PMA Responsible Party will provide the other Party with an opportunity to have a single representative attend any portion of a scheduled meeting with a Regulatory Authority in the Territory to the extent relating to obtaining or maintaining PMA Approval in the Field for any Collaboration Product for which it is responsible to the extent such meeting includes (or is reasonably anticipated to include) a material discussion of any Collaboration Product; provided that such other Party will be excused from any discussions at the request of (a) a Regulatory Authority or (b) the PMA Responsible Party during any portion of a discussion that does not relate to a Collaboration Product.

 

4.4. No Harmful Actions. Freenome will not, and will not permit its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees or Subcontractors to, [***]. Exact will not, and will not permit its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees or Subcontractors to, [***]. If either Party believes that the other Party is (or any of its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees or Subcontractors are) taking or intends to take any action with respect to a Collaboration Product that [***], or if [***], then such Party will have the right to bring the matter to the attention of the other Party and the Parties will discuss in good faith a resolution of such concern.

 

4.5. Quality Audits by Exact. Exact will have the right, no more frequently than once every year on [***] days’ prior written notice, and also as warranted on a for-cause basis (with reasonable notice) if and to the extent it has a reasonable basis to suspect non-compliance by Freenome or its Affiliate with applicable requirements of FDA Laws and CLIA, upon reasonable advanced written notice to Freenome, to inspect and audit the facilities and laboratories being used by Freenome or its Affiliates to process the Collaboration Products as described in Section 5.2 (Performance of Laboratory Tests) to ensure compliance by Freenome and its Affiliates with applicable requirements of FDA Laws and CLIA (a “Quality Audit”). Quality Audits will be conducted during normal business hours and will not require more than [***] days per audit. In the event that a Quality Audit identifies conditions that are not in compliance with such requirements, Exact will notify Freenome of such conditions in a written audit report, and Freenome will provide a written response to such audit report, including a corrective action plan for each observation, to Exact within [***] calendar days after receipt of the report. Freenome’s failure to remedy any deficiencies identified in a written audit report in a timeframe mutually agreed upon by the Parties or to provide a written response to a written audit report within [***] calendar days will be deemed a material breach of this Agreement. At Freenome’s reasonable request from time to time, no more frequently than annually, Exact or its applicable Affiliate(s) will reasonably make available its or their appropriately knowledgeable personnel for the purpose of discussing Exact’s or its Affiliates’ compliance with applicable requirements of FDA Laws and CLIA and any related quality issues related to Collaboration Product. Such meetings will be conducted during normal business hours and will not require more than [***] days per meeting.
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4.6. Regulatory Inspections and Inquiries.

 

4.6.1. Regulatory Inspections. Freenome and its Affiliates will cooperate in good faith with respect to inspections and audits by the FDA or any other Governmental Authority of any facility or laboratory being used by Freenome or its Affiliates to Develop the Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory and Manufacture a Collaboration Product for such purposes and to process the Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory as described in Section 5.2 (Performance of Laboratory Tests). Freenome will promptly, and in any event within no more than [***] Business Day, notify Exact of Freenome’s receipt of notice of, or the initiation of, any inspection or audit by the FDA or any other Governmental Authority that directly involves a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory. Freenome will notify Exact (and provide copies of the related documentation to Exact, which may be redacted to the extent it relates to subject matter other than Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory) within [***] Business Day of Freenome’s receipt of any warning letter, untitled letter, Form FDA-483, or any other allegations of noncompliance from FDA or any other Governmental Authority that identify or otherwise relate to a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory. To the extent that any inspection, audit or other action by FDA or any other Governmental Authority directly involves any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory, Freenome agrees to reasonably cooperate and confer with Exact prior to Freenome submitting any response to the FDA or such other Governmental Authority; provided, however, that where Freenome is the PMA Responsible Party, Freenome shall have the final right to determine what is ultimately submitted to FDA or such other Governmental Authority. Freenome further agrees to obtain Exact’s consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, before Freenome makes any commitment to the FDA or any other Governmental Authority that would affect any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory or Exact.

 

4.6.2. Other Regulatory Inquiries. To the extent not addressed by Section 4.6.1 (Regulatory Inspections), Freenome will provide copies to Exact of all written communications between Freenome and FDA or any other Governmental Authority that specifically relate to any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory. Freenome will provide such communications to Exact within [***] Business Days of receipt or issuance by Freenome. If necessary to protect confidentiality, Freenome may redact information (e.g., names or other identifiers) that does not relate to any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory.

 

4.6.3. Complaints and Medical Device Reporting. Each Party, at its expense, will be responsible for the prompt review, evaluation, and documentation of all complaints relating to any Collaboration Product for which it is the PMA Responsible Party. Each Party shall promptly forward to the other Party any complaints received concerning the Collaboration Products, including all reports of serious injury, product malfunction or other adverse events. Each Party will cooperate, as appropriate, with the other Party’s investigation of complaints. Each Party will be responsible for complying with the FDA’s medical device reporting (MDR) regulations (21 C.F.R. Part 803) and submitting any necessary reports to the FDA with respect to Collaboration Products for which it is the PMA Responsible Party.
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4.6.4. Recalls. Each Party agrees that if it discovers or becomes aware of any fact, condition, circumstance or event (whether actual or potential) concerning or related to any Collaboration Product which may reasonably lead to a recall, market withdrawal, field correction, safety alert, or removal of any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory (each, a “Recall”) or any other material quality issue with respect to any laboratory where any laboratory test is performed for a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory, it will promptly communicate such fact, condition, circumstance or event to the other Party within [***] Business Day. In the event: (a) the FDA or any other Governmental Authority requests that any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory be subject to a Recall or invokes its authority to order a mandatory recall; (b) a court of competent jurisdiction orders such a Recall; or (c) either Party determines that a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory should be subject to a Recall from the market as a result of a safety, quality, accuracy or regulatory compliance concern, the Parties will take all appropriate remedial actions with respect to such Recall of the Collaboration Product. Except as otherwise provided herein, the PMA Responsible Party will be responsible for all medical device reporting, correction and removal reporting and execution of Recalls associated with any Collaboration Product, and the PMA Responsible Party will be the primary point of contact for any communications to the FDA and other Governmental Authorities, the media and customers concerning the Recall. With respect to reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses associated with a Recall of a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory, including but not limited to, preparing customer lists and letters, mailing expenses, media notices or other public announcements and any other necessary notices, fees for legal and/or regulatory counsel, and destruction, return, repair, and/or replacement of any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory subject to a Recall, including the cost of shipping and freight, Freenome will be responsible for such Recall expenses except to the extent that the Recall was necessitated or caused by the manner in which Exact Developed, Manufactured, or Commercialized the affected Collaboration Product, itself or with or through its Affiliates, Sublicensees or Subcontractors. Exact will provide such cooperation as Freenome may reasonably request in connection with any Recall of any Collaboration Product.

 

4.6.5. Quality Agreement. No later than [***] calendar days after Exact receives the first PMA Approval of a Collaboration Product for which it is the PMA Responsible Party, Exact and Freenome shall negotiate in good faith and execute a quality agreement setting forth the respective quality-related responsibilities of the Parties once each Party holds a PMA Approval for a Collaboration Product (“Quality Agreement). In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Agreement and the Quality Agreement with respect to quality-related activities, including compliance with Applicable Laws, the provisions of the Quality Agreement shall govern. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Agreement and the Quality Agreement with respect to any commercial matter, including allocation of risk, liability and financial responsibility, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.
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4.7. Right of Reference. Freenome hereby grants to Exact a Right of Reference to [***]. Within [***] Business Days following the Effective Date, Freenome shall provide a signed statement to Exact to this effect in the form set forth in Schedule 4.7 (Right of Reference). Upon request by Exact, Freenome shall provide an updated version of this statement or such other documentation that is reasonably necessary to effectuate Exact’s Right of Reference and shall make any submission to FDA that is reasonably necessary to effectuate Exact’s Right of Reference with the FDA. Exact will not use any statement or other document provided under this Section 4.7 (Right of Reference), including the authorization provided in Schedule 4.7, beyond the scope of the Right of Reference provided in this Section 4.7 (Right of Reference). At all times and from time to time during the Term, Freenome will provide Exact with true and complete copies of PMAs and Regulatory Submissions used for any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory.

  

Article 5 
Commercialization

 

5.1. Commercialization Rights. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including Section 5.2 (Performance of Laboratory Tests)), with respect to Collaboration Products that are Laboratory Developed Tests, from the Effective Date until the Exclusive License Effective Date, Exact will have the co-exclusive right (solely with Freenome) to Commercialize (and will solely control, at its discretion, its Commercialization of), itself or with or through its Affiliates, Sublicensees or Subcontractors, such Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including Section 5.2 (Performance of Laboratory Tests)), on and after the Exclusive License Effective Date, Exact will have the exclusive right (even as to Freenome) to Commercialize (and will solely control, at its discretion, the Commercialization of), itself or with or through its Affiliates, Sublicensees or Subcontractors, Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory. [***].

 

5.2. Performance of Laboratory Tests. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, with respect to Commercialization of Collaboration Products by Exact, on a Collaboration Product-by-Collaboration Product basis, a laboratory of Freenome or its Affiliates will be used to process each such Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory beginning as of the Effective Date until [***]. All such work will be performed by Freenome in a timely, professional and workmanlike manner in compliance with Applicable Law and in compliance with the applicable service requirements set forth in Schedule 5.2 (Service Schedule).

 

5.3. Diligence Obligations. Subject to Freenome’s satisfaction of its regulatory responsibilities set forth in Section 4.1 (Regulatory Responsibilities), following the Exclusive License Effective Date, Exact will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to Commercialize [***]. Following the Exclusive License Effective Date, [***].
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5.4. Disclosure of Patient Data. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including Section 7.1.5 (Data License) and Section 7.2 (License Grant to Freenome)) and compliance with Applicable Law including HIPAA and any executed informed consent forms related thereto, Freenome or its designee will transfer or otherwise make available (e.g., sharing of a uniform resource locator and provision of relevant access codes to such site or portions thereof or through automated means) to Exact or its designee the Freenome Patient Data, at [***] sole cost and expense, and Exact or its designee will transfer or otherwise make available (e.g., sharing of a uniform resource locator and provision of relevant access codes to such site or portions thereof or through automated means) to Freenome or its designee the Exact Patient Data, at [***] sole cost and expense. Each Party will provide Patient Data Controlled by such Party or its Affiliates first generated and De-identified in such Calendar Quarter to the other Party in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Parties will discuss in good faith and agree upon the specific processes for transferring Patient Data in accordance with this Section 5.4 (Disclosure of Patient Data). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties shall transfer Personal Data in connection with Patient Data (such that Patient Data is not De-identified) only to the extent permitted by Applicable Law. [***].

 

5.5. Billing of Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Section 5.5 (Billing of Third Parties), Freenome will not bill, invoice or accept payment from, and will not permit its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees or Subcontractors to bill, invoice or accept payment from, any Third Party for any laboratory test performed by Freenome with respect to a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

 

5.5.1. Prior to the Exclusive License Effective Date, Freenome may bill, invoice or accept payment from a Third Party for any laboratory test performed by Freenome with respect to a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory being Commercialized by Freenome, provided that Freenome may not enter into negotiations or agreements with or bill any Plan, obtain any billing codes or coverage determinations, or otherwise perform services within the scope of Exact’s responsibilities under Section 5.10 (Coverage), without Exact’s prior written consent.

 

5.5.2. In certain jurisdictions and with Third Party payors where Exact is not permitted to bill, invoice or accept payment under Applicable Law or due to payor policies (e.g., due to state direct billing laws, licensure restrictions, or payor network limitations) for any Collaboration Product being processed by Freenome under Section 5.2 (Performance of Laboratory Tests), Freenome will have the right and be responsible for billing, invoicing or accepting payment from the Third Party for the Collaboration Product; provided that (a) such jurisdictions and Third Party payors are identified in Schedule 5.5.2 (Billing of Third Parties), which the Parties will work together in good faith to update from time to time based on changes to Applicable Law; (b) the Parties agree to comply with all Applicable Laws relating to laboratory billing, fee-splitting, and billing agent arrangements; [***].
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5.5.3. For each such laboratory test processed by Freenome under Section 5.2 (Performance of Laboratory Tests) and billed by Freenome, Freenome will remit to Exact all payments received from the Third Party for the Collaboration Product, less (a) [***] (b) in the event that Exact does not perform administrative billing services on Freenome’s behalf and Freenome provides billing services, the fair market value of such billing services, determined in compliance with Applicable Law. [***].

 

5.5.4. The Parties will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to coordinate and facilitate the reporting of test results to patients and the submission of claims to applicable Third Parties, [***].

 

5.5.5. [***]. Solely with respect to a CRC Product that is part of an MCED Product, Freenome agrees not to enter into negotiations or agreements with or bill any payor unless (a) such payor is In-Network for a Collaboration Product or (b) Exact provides its prior written consent, not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. For the avoidance of doubt, Freenome shall not be restricted in any way from entering into negotiations or agreements with or billing any payor with respect to an Other Component of an MCED Product.

 

5.5.6. For the avoidance of doubt, except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Section 5.5 (Billing of Third Parties), Exact will retain all of its rights and responsibilities regarding the Commercialization of the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory.

 

5.6. Eligibility Restriction for MCED Products; Reporting. On and following the Exclusive License Effective Date, Freenome shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to perform laboratory tests for each MCED Product in the Field in the Territory only for patients or subjects who in each case meet [***] (the “Eligibility Restriction”) and will not market any MCED Product in the Field in the Territory to any patient or subject in each case not meeting the Eligibility Restriction. Freenome will, at least [***] days prior to anticipated First Commercial Sale of any specific MCED Product, notify Exact of its planned Commercialization of such MCED Product (including [***]) (“MCED Product Notice”). On and following the Exclusive License Effective Date for the remainder of the Term, on a Calendar Quarter basis, Freenome will deliver for each Calendar Quarter a written report to Exact, no later than [***] days following the conclusion of such Calendar Quarter, detailing [***] (an “Eligibility Restriction Report”). [***]. Following delivery of any Eligibility Restriction Report to Exact, Freenome will discuss in good faith any questions that Exact may raise with respect to such report.
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5.7. Diversion. On and following the Exclusive License Effective Date, Freenome agrees that it will not, and will use diligent efforts to ensure that its Affiliates and its Subcontractors, licensees and assignees will not, either directly or indirectly, promote, market, distribute, import, sell or have sold any Collaboration Product, including via the Internet or mail order, to any Third Party or to any address or Internet Protocol address or the like, in the Field in the Territory. In addition, on and following the Exclusive License Effective Date, Freenome will not [***], and any breach of this requirement will be deemed a breach of this Agreement. On and following the Exclusive License Effective Date, Freenome will not engage, and will contractually not permit its Affiliates and its and their Subcontractors to engage, in any advertising or promotional activities relating to any Collaboration Product for use directed primarily to customers or other buyers or users of any Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory, or solicit orders of any Collaboration Product from any prospective purchaser in the Field in the Territory. On and following the Exclusive License Effective Date, if Freenome or its Affiliates receives, or if Freenome obtains Knowledge that its Subcontractor has received, any order for a Collaboration Product from a prospective purchaser in the Field in the Territory, then Freenome will promptly, but in any event within [***] Business Days, refer that order to Exact and will not accept any such order. Freenome will not, and contractually not permit its Affiliates and its and their Subcontractors to, deliver or tender (or cause to be delivered or tendered) any Collaboration Product for use in the Field in the Territory on and following the Exclusive License Effective Date. For clarity, and notwithstanding anything herein the contrary, Freenome will make a determination as to whether a purchaser is a purchaser of a Collaboration Product (in which case this Section 5.7 (Diversion) will apply) or MCED Product (in which case Section 5.6 (Eligibility Restriction for MCED Products; Reporting) shall apply) solely based on [***].

 

5.8. Audit Right.

 

5.8.1. Audits. During the Term of this Agreement, following the Exclusive License Effective Date, upon reasonable advance notice (at least [***] days in advance), each Party or its representatives reasonably acceptable to the other Party will have the right to audit, at such Party’s sole cost and expense, the marketing and promotion materials and records of such other Party and its Affiliates for the sole purpose of verifying Freenome’s compliance with Section 5.1 (Commercialization Rights) and Section 5.7 (Diversion) in respect to a Collaboration Product or Exact’s compliance with the scope of the license granted to it under Section 7.1.3 (Commercialization License – Exclusive) (specifically, the exclusion of any rights to MCED Products pursuant to Section 7.3 (Retained Rights)). In addition, during the Term of this Agreement following the Exclusive License Effective Date, upon reasonable advance notice (at least [***] days in advance), Exact or its representatives reasonably acceptable Freenome will have the right to audit, at Exact’s sole cost and expense, the books and records of Freenome and its Affiliates for the sole purpose of verifying the information contained in the Eligibility Restriction Reports in respect of a Collaboration Product. Each type of audit described in this Section 5.8.1 (Audits) may not be conducted more than [***].
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5.8.2. Corrective Action Plans. In the event that Exact determines in good faith based on any such audit findings (or any Eligibility Restriction Report) that Freenome is not in material compliance with its respective obligations under this Agreement relating to such audit or report (which includes [***]), Freenome will promptly following request therefor (and in any event, within [***] days following such request) prepare and deliver to Exact a written corrective action plan, reasonably acceptable to Exact, with a reasonably detailed plan to rectify such issue. Upon approval by Exact of such corrective action plan, Freenome will promptly implement such corrective action plan in accordance with the terms thereof. In the event that (a) Freenome does not comply with such corrective action plan or (b) Exact finds, with respect to [***] or more Calendar Quarters, that Freenome has [***], then such event will be deemed a breach by Freenome of this Agreement, and Exact will be entitled to seek its remedies with respect to such breach, including damages and a determination as to whether the breach constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.

 

5.9. Branding. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, on and following the Exclusive License Effective Date, each Party will market and promote a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory in accordance with the FDA-approved labeling for such Collaboration Product, provided that where Exact markets or promotes a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory, Exact would have the right to use and display in connection with the marketing and promotion of such Collaboration Product Trademarks Controlled by Exact or its Affiliates that Exact determines are reasonably appropriate for such marketing and promotion [***]. In addition, with respect to any Collaboration Product for which Freenome is the PMA Responsible Party, on and following the Exclusive License Effective Date, Freenome will take all actions to obtain and maintain any FDA-approved labeling for such Collaboration Product which labeling includes any product-specific Trademark Controlled by Exact or its Affiliates requested by Exact to be included in FDA-approved labeling, and Exact will have the right to approve in advance any filings for such FDA-approved labeling that includes any product-specific Trademark Controlled by Exact or its Affiliates. [***]. Any and all goodwill arising from use of Trademarks Controlled by a Party or its Affiliates will solely inure to the benefit of such Party.
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5.10. Coverage. Exact will be responsible for using commercially reasonable efforts to obtain coverage for all Collaboration Products under governmental and non-governmental payor policies. At Exact’s request, Freenome shall cooperate with and provide assistance to Exact for purposes of obtaining such coverage.

 

Article 6 
Manufacture

 

6.1. Exact Manufacturing Rights. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Exact will have the non-exclusive right to Manufacture Collaboration Products worldwide, itself or with or through its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees or Subcontractors, solely for purposes of Development or Commercialization of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. All such Manufacturing will be at Exact’s sole cost and expense.

 

Article 7 
Licenses; Technology Transfer

 

7.1. License Grants to Exact.

 

7.1.1. Development License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as of the Effective Date, Freenome hereby grants to Exact a non-exclusive, fully paid-up, royalty-free, non-sublicensable (except as set forth in Section 7.4 (Sublicensing)), non-transferable (except as provided in Section 15.1 (Assignment)) right and license under the Freenome Technology during the Term to Develop Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory in accordance with the Development Plan.

 

7.1.2. Commercialization License – Co-Exclusive for Laboratory Developed Tests. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including Section 7.3 (Retained Rights)), as of the Effective Date, Freenome hereby grants to Exact a co-exclusive (solely with respect to Freenome and its Affiliates), royalty-bearing, non-sublicensable (except as set forth in Section 7.4 (Sublicensing)), non-transferable (except as provided in Section 15.1 (Assignment)) right and license under the Freenome Technology and Freenome’s interest in the Joint Collaboration Technology to Commercialize Collaboration Products that are Laboratory Developed Tests in the Field in the Territory until the Exclusive License Effective Date.

 

7.1.3. Commercialization License – Exclusive. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including Section 7.3 (Retained Rights)), as of the Exclusive License Effective Date, Freenome hereby grants to Exact an exclusive (even as to Freenome and its Affiliates), royalty-bearing, non-sublicensable (except as set forth in Section 7.4 (Sublicensing)), non-transferable (except as provided in Section 15.1 (Assignment)) right and license under the Freenome Technology and Freenome’s interest in the Joint Collaboration Technology to Commercialize Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory for the remainder of the Term.

 

7.1.4. Manufacturing License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as of the Effective Date, Freenome hereby grants to Exact a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable (except as set forth in Section 7.4 (Sublicensing)), non-transferable (except as provided in Section 15.1 (Assignment)) right and license under the Freenome Technology during the Term to Manufacture Collaboration Products worldwide for purposes of Developing and Commercializing Collaboration Products in each case as expressly permitted under Section 7.1.1 (Development License), Section 7.1.2 (Commercialization License – Laboratory Developed Tests) and Section 7.1.3 (Commercialization License – Approved Collaboration Products).
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7.1.5. Data License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including Section 5.4 (Disclosure of Patient Data) and Section 11.4 (Compliance with Data Security and Privacy Laws)) and Applicable Law, as of the Effective Date, Freenome hereby grants to Exact a co-exclusive (solely with respect to Freenome and its Affiliates), non-sublicensable (except as set forth in Section 7.4 (Sublicensing) and subject to Applicable Law), transferable (except as provided in Section 15.1 (Assignment)) right and license during the Term of this Agreement to use and exploit the Freenome Patient Data solely to Develop, Manufacture and Commercialize Collaboration Products in each case as expressly permitted under Section 7.1.1 (Development License), Section 7.1.2 (Commercialization License – Laboratory Developed Tests), Section 7.1.3 (Commercialization License – Approved Collaboration Products) and Section 7.1.4 (Manufacturing License).

 

7.1.6. Trademark License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including Section 5.9 (Branding)), as of the Effective Date, Freenome hereby grants to Exact a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable (except as set forth in Section 7.4 (Sublicensing)), non-transferable (except as provided in Section 15.1 (Assignment)) right and license during the Term to use and display the Freenome Trademarks to the extent necessary to market and promote a Collaboration Product in accordance with the applicable labeling approved by the FDA for such Collaboration Product and a branding plan mutually agreed by the Parties. Exact will use and display all Freenome Trademarks as set forth in this Section 7.1.6 (Trademark License) in accordance with all written trademark usage guidelines provided by Freenome to Exact in advance.

 

7.2. License Grant to Freenome. [***].

 

7.3. Retained Rights. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and notwithstanding the license granted under Section 7.1.2 (Commercialization License – Laboratory Developed Tests) and Section 7.1.3 (Commercialization License – Approved Collaboration Products), Freenome expressly reserves the right (on behalf of itself and its Affiliates) under the Freenome Technology and its interest in the Joint Collaboration Technology to (a) perform laboratory tests on behalf of Exact for a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory in accordance with Section 5.2 (Performance of Laboratory Tests) until the applicable Laboratory Transition Date for such Collaboration Product, and (b) Manufacture Collaboration Products in the Territory for sale outside of the Field or outside of the Territory. Notwithstanding anything the contrary herein, none of the licenses granted to Exact herein include the right to Develop, Manufacture, Commercialize or otherwise Exploit MCED Products.
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7.4. Sublicensing. Each Party may sublicense its respective rights under Section 7.1 (License Grants to Exact) and Section 7.2 (License Grant to Freenome) to [***]. Any such sublicense will be consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Each Party will remain primarily liable to the other Party for the performance of all of its obligations under, and such first Party’s compliance with all provisions of, this Agreement, and for the performance of all obligations of its Affiliates and Sublicensees as required under this Agreement.

 

7.5. Subcontractors. Exact and its Affiliates may perform any of its obligations under this Agreement through one or more Subcontractors, and Freenome may perform any of its obligations under this Agreement through one or more Subcontractors; provided that: (a) the applicable agreement with a Subcontractor will be consistent with and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and (b) the engaging Party will be liable for any act or omission of any Subcontractor that is a breach of any of such Party’s obligations under this Agreement as though the same were a breach by such engaging Party.

 

7.6. Technology Transfers.

 

7.6.1. Initial Technology Transfer. Except as otherwise set forth in Section 7.6.2 (Laboratory Technology Transfer), Freenome will, promptly but in any event within [***] days following the Effective Date and at Freenome’s sole cost and expense, technology transfer to Exact or its designee any Know-How in Freenome’s or its Affiliates’ possession or control that is necessary or reasonably useful to support Exact’s co-exclusive right to Develop, Commercialize, Manufacture or Exploit the Collaboration Products that are Laboratory Developed Tests in the Field in the Territory. Upon Exact’s request, Freenome will provide to Exact reasonable technical support with respect to the Freenome Know-How transferred pursuant to the foregoing sentence. Freenome will provide up to [***] person-hours of such assistance to Exact at [***] sole cost and expense. Any such assistance reasonably requested by Exact in excess of such initial [***] person-hours will be provided by Freenome at [***].
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7.6.2. Laboratory Technology Transfer. No later than [***] days following the JSC’s formation, the JSC will approve an initial draft written technology transfer plan for Freenome to technology transfer to Exact or its designated Affiliate, any Know-How in Freenome’s or its Affiliates’ possession or control that is necessary or reasonably useful to perform tests associated with the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory in Exact’s or its Affiliates’ laboratories in order to support Exact’s co-exclusive right to Develop, Commercialize, Manufacture or Exploit the Collaboration Products that are Laboratory Developed Tests in the Field in the Territory and Exact’s exclusive right to Develop, Commercialize, Manufacture or Exploit the Collaboration Products that are not Laboratory Developed Tests in the Field in the Territory (such plan, as may be amended from time to time by the JSC, the “Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan”). The JSC will approve the initial Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan no later than [***] days following the Antitrust Clearance Date. For clarity and without limiting the foregoing, the Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan will provide for [***]. Each Party will perform its respective obligations under the Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan in accordance with such Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan, it being understood that [***]. Upon Exact’s request, Freenome will provide to Exact reasonable technical support and other transitory assistance with respect to the Freenome Know-How transferred pursuant to the foregoing sentences. Freenome will provide up to [***] hours of such assistance and support to Exact at [***] sole cost and expense. Any such assistance reasonably requested by Exact in excess of such initial [***] hours will be provided by Exact at the [***]. In the event that a Party reasonably believes that the Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan has been completed on its terms and the technology transfer has enabled Exact to perform the respective laboratory tests in its or its Affiliates’ laboratories as described in the Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan, it will notify the JSC thereof, and the “Laboratory Technology Transfer Completion” will be deemed to have occurred on such date that the JSC determines that the Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan has been completed on its terms and the technology transfer has enabled Exact to perform the respective laboratory tests in one of its or its Affiliates’ laboratories as designated in the Laboratory Technology Transfer Plan. [***].

 

7.6.3. Ongoing Technology Transfers. Except as otherwise set forth in Section 7.6.2 (Laboratory Technology Transfer), Freenome will from time to time at the reasonable request of Exact, as reasonably required to [***] but otherwise in no event fewer than [***] times per Calendar Year, unless Freenome otherwise agrees in writing, disclose any additional Freenome Know-How conceived, developed or reduced to practice by or on behalf of Freenome or its Affiliates, or acquired by Freenome or its Affiliates, since the initial technology transfer to Exact under Section 7.6.1 (Initial Technology Transfer) or the last transfer under this Section 7.6.3 (Ongoing Technology Transfers), whichever is later, to the extent such Freenome Know-How is necessary or reasonably useful to support Exact’s co-exclusive right to Develop, Commercialize, Manufacture or Exploit the Collaboration Products that are Laboratory Developed Tests in the Field in the Territory or, following the Exclusive License Effective Date, Exact’s exclusive right to Develop, Commercialize, Manufacture or Exploit Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory, including in each case of the foregoing any Exact-Funded Technology. In addition, Freenome will also from time to time at the reasonable request of Exact, but in no event more than [***] time per Calendar Year, deliver to Exact a then-current, complete and accurate copy of the Freenome Patent Rights.
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7.7. In-Licenses.

 

7.7.1. Existing In-License Agreements. Freenome will be solely responsible for all payments to any Third Party under any Existing Upstream Agreement.

 

7.7.2. Additional Third Party IP. If, during the Term, any Party reasonably determines that a license to any Patent Right or Know-How owned or controlled by a Third Party is necessary or reasonably useful to avoid infringement, misappropriation or other violation of such Patent Right (including any infringement that may arise from issuance of any patent from a patent application owned or controlled by such Third Party) or Know-How in connection with the Development, Manufacture, Commercialization or Exploitation of a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory, then such Party will notify the other in writing and, as between the Parties, Exact will have the first right, but not the obligation, to negotiate and obtain a license to such Patent Right or Know-How from such Third Party covering such uses in the Field in the Territory; provided that [***]. If Exact notifies Freenome in writing that it does not intend to obtain a license to such Third Party Patent Right or Know-How to Develop, Manufacture, Commercialize or Exploit the Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory, then Freenome will have the right to negotiate and obtain a license to such Third Party Patent Right or Know-How, provided that such Third Party Patent Right or Know-How, as applicable, will not be deemed “Controlled” by Freenome or its Affiliates for purposes of this Agreement and Exact will have no obligation to make any payments to Freenome or its Affiliates or to any Third Party in connection with such license.

 

7.8. Right of First Negotiation. During the Term of this Agreement, Exact will have a first right to exclusively negotiate with Freenome or any of its Affiliates for a Significant Transaction with respect to any Freenome Excluded Product, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 7.8 (Right of First Negotiation).

 

7.8.1. [***].
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7.8.2. [***].

 

7.9. No Other Rights. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, under no circumstances will a Party or any of its Affiliates, as a result of this Agreement, obtain any ownership interest, license or other right in or to any Know-How, Patent Rights or other intellectual property of the other Party, whether by implication, estoppel or otherwise. For the avoidance of doubt, except as otherwise set forth in Section 7.1.5 (Data License), no ownership interest, license or other right in or to any Exact Collaboration Technology or Background Technology of Exact shall be granted to Freenome hereunder, whether by implication, estoppel or otherwise. Any rights not expressly granted by a Party under this Agreement are hereby retained by such Party.
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Article 8 
Payments

 

8.1. Upfront Consideration. In partial consideration of the rights and licenses granted hereunder, on the earlier of (a) [***] and (b) the Antitrust Clearance Date, Exact will pay Freenome a non-refundable (except as otherwise set forth in this Section 8.1 (Upfront Consideration)), non-creditable, upfront payment of Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000) (the “Upfront Payment”) via wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with written wiring instructions to be provided in advance by Freenome to Exact (“Wire Instructions”). In the event that Exact or Freenome has any right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 14.4 (Outside Date) following payment of the Upfront Payment, then, promptly (but no sooner than [***] days) following Exact’s election, (i) if Freenome has not undergone either a Change of Control or a Public Listing between the Effective Date and the date of Exact’s election, then Freenome will issue to Exact a number of shares of Freenome’s then senior-most series of preferred stock equal to Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000) [***], (ii) if Freenome has not undergone a Change of Control but has undergone a Public Listing, in each case between the Effective Date and the date of Exact’s election, then Freenome will issue to Exact a number of shares of Freenome’s (or its applicable successor entity’s) common stock equal to Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000) divided by the 10-Day VWAP, and (iii) if Freenome has undergone a Change of Control between the Effective Date and the date of Exact’s election, then Freenome (or its successor entity or acquiror as applicable) will refund the Upfront Payment amount to Exact in cash. Any shares issued pursuant to the immediately prior sentence will be validly authorized and issued, and fully paid and nonassessable, upon issuance to Exact.

 

8.2. Development Milestone Payments.

 

8.2.1. General. Subject to the remainder of this Section 8.2 (Development Milestone Payments), on and following the Antitrust Clearance Date, Exact will make one-time non-refundable, non-creditable development milestone payments (each such payment and the Alternative Development Milestone Payment, a “Development Milestone Payment”) to Freenome upon the first achievement of each of the development milestone events set forth in Table 8.2.1 (Development Milestone Payments) below (each such event, the Alternative Development Milestone Event and Second-Line USPSTF Milestone Event, a “Development Milestone Event”) for achievement of the applicable Development Milestone Event; provided that Development Milestone Event #3 must occur on or prior to [***], unless Freenome has failed to achieve clause (i) of Development Milestone Event #3 because [***]. A Party will notify the JSC in writing of the achievement of a Development Milestone Event by such Party or its Affiliates no later than [***] days following the date of achievement thereof. Thereafter, Freenome will provide Exact with an invoice for the corresponding Development Milestone Payment, and Exact will pay to Freenome such Development Milestone Payment no later than [***] days after its receipt of an undisputed invoice for such Development Milestone Payment.
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Table 8.2.1 – Development Milestone Payments
Development Milestone Event Development Milestone Payment (US Dollars)
[***] $[***]
[***]

 

$[***]*
[***]

 

$500,000,000
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Table 8.2.1 – Development Milestone Payments
Development Milestone Event Development Milestone Payment (US Dollars)

(b) Laboratory Technology Transfer Completion for such Collaboration Product

 

 

For clarity, subject to Section 8.2.2 (Alternative Development Milestone Payment) and Section 8.2.3 (Second-Line USPSTF Milestone Payment), each Development Milestone Payment will be paid only once for the first achievement of the corresponding Development Milestone Event, regardless of the number of times such Development Milestone Event is achieved and regardless of the number of Collaboration Products that achieve such Development Milestone Event. For clarity, in no event will the total amount payable to Freenome under this Section 8.2 (Development Milestone Payments), in the aggregate and taking into account any alternative milestones that may be payable, exceed Seven Hundred Million Dollars ($700,000,000) in the aggregate, assuming that each Development Milestone Event expressly set forth in Table 8.2.1 (Development Milestone Payments) were achieved.

 

In addition, in the event of any dispute between the Parties as to whether a [***].

 

8.2.2. Alternative Development Milestone Payment. Notwithstanding the above, on and following the Antitrust Clearance Date, with respect to Development Milestone Event #2 above, in the event of occurrence of both (a) First Commercial Sale of a Collaboration Product by Exact, its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees, [***] and (b) Laboratory Technology Transfer Completion for such Collaboration Product (an “Alternative Development Milestone Event”), Exact will pay for such event a reduced Development Milestone Payment (the “Alternative Development Milestone Payment”) as set forth in Table 8.2.2 (Alternative Development Milestone Payment) below [***]:
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Table 8.2.2 – Alternative Development Milestone Payment
[***] [***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] [***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]

 

[***]

 

In addition, notwithstanding the above, if, as of any given time, an Alternative Development Milestone Event has occurred (but Development Milestone Event #2 has not occurred), but subsequently Development Milestone Event #2 occurs, Exact will pay to Freenome upon the occurrence of Development Milestone Event #2, in accordance with the terms and conditions herein, a true-up amount equaling the Development Milestone Payment for Development Milestone Event #2 minus the Alternative Development Milestone Payment (in lieu of the full Development Milestone Payment for Development Milestone Event #2).

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8.2.3. Second-Line USPSTF Milestone Payment. [***].
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8.3. [***]

 

Table 8.3 – [***]
[***] [***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]
[***] $[***]

 

[***]

 

8.4. Royalties.

 

8.4.1. Royalties. Subject to the provisions of Section 8.4.2 (Royalty Reductions), Exact will, on a Calendar Quarter basis during the applicable Royalty Term, make non-refundable, non-creditable royalty payments to Freenome based on Net Sales by Exact, its Affiliates and its and their Sublicensees of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory at the following rates with respect to any Collaboration Product and Calendar Quarter: (a) [***] and (b) [***] (collectively, (a) and (b), “Royalties”).
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8.4.2. Royalty Reductions.

 

(a) Lack of Valid Claims. On a Collaboration Product-by-Collaboration Product basis, if, during any Calendar Quarter prior to the expiration of the Royalty Term for a given Collaboration Product, there is no Valid Claim of a Royalty-Bearing Patent Covering such Collaboration Product in the Territory, then the Royalties owed will be reduced by [***].

 

(b) Third Party Payments. For any agreement (other than an Upstream Agreement) with a Third Party pursuant to which Exact is granted rights (whether by acquisition or license, including pursuant to a settlement or judgment, and whether constituting damages or royalties) under any [***] that are [***] for the Exploitation of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory, Exact may credit [***] of any payments made by Exact to a Third Party under such agreement in a given Calendar Quarter against any payments payable by Exact to Freenome in such Calendar Quarter if such payment is for a Collaboration Product that exists as of the Effective Date (including any Collaboration Product that exists as of the Effective Date that meets the V1 Collaboration Product Standards or V2 Collaboration Product Standards, or any other Existing CRC Product), [***]. Except as otherwise provided in the immediately preceding sentence, for any agreement (other than an Upstream Agreement) with a Third Party pursuant to which Exact is granted rights (whether by acquisition or license) under any [***] that are [***] for the Exploitation of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory, Exact may credit [***] of any payments made by Exact to a Third Party under such agreement with respect to a Collaboration Product in a given Calendar Quarter against any payments payable by Exact to Freenome in such Calendar Quarter with respect to such Collaboration Product. [***].

 

(c) Cumulative Reductions Floor. In no event will the Royalties otherwise due to Freenome for any Collaboration Product in a Calendar Quarter during the applicable Royalty Term for such Collaboration Product be reduced pursuant to [***] by more than [***] of the amount of Royalties otherwise due to Freenome for such Collaboration Product in such Calendar Quarter, provided that [***]. In no event will the Royalties otherwise due to Freenome for any Collaboration Product in a Calendar Quarter during the applicable Royalty Term for such Collaboration Product be reduced pursuant to the first sentence of Section 8.4.2(b) (Third Party Payments) by more than [***] of the amount of Royalties otherwise due to Freenome in such Calendar Quarter, [***].
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8.4.3. Royalty Reports. Exact will calculate all amounts payable to Freenome pursuant to this Section 8.4 (Royalties) at the end of each Calendar Quarter during the applicable Royalty Term. Exact will pay to Freenome the applicable Royalties due, less any applicable withholding tax that is required by Applicable Law in accordance with Section 8.9 (Taxes), with respect to a given Calendar Quarter within [***] days after the end of such Calendar Quarter. Each payment of Royalties due to Freenome will be accompanied by a royalty report stating [***] during the applicable Calendar Quarter [***].

 

8.5. Development Cost Commitment. In each of (a) the [***] month period beginning as of the Antitrust Clearance Date of this Agreement, (b) the [***] month period beginning as of the first anniversary of the Antitrust Clearance Date of this Agreement and (c) the [***] month period beginning as of the second anniversary of the Antitrust Clearance Date of this Agreement, Exact will expend in such period [***] Dollars ($[***]) in Development Costs on the Development of improvements, modifications or enhancements to, or next generation versions of, the Existing CRC Product as expressly contemplated by and approved in the Development Plan (which will include reimbursement of Development Costs incurred by Freenome or its Affiliates in their Development of Collaboration Products under the Development Plan as specified therein) (the “Development Commitment Amount”).

 

8.6. Amounts Payable. With respect to any amounts owed under this Agreement by one Party to the other for which no other invoicing and payment procedure is specified in this Agreement, within [***] days after the end of each Calendar Quarter each Party will provide an invoice, together with reasonable supporting documentation, to the other Party for such amounts owed in respect of such Calendar Quarter. The owing Party will pay any undisputed amounts within [***] days after receipt of the invoice, and will pay any disputed amounts owed by such Party within [***] days after resolution of any Dispute (provided that a Party disputes such amount prior to the due date for any such amount).

 

8.7. Payment Terms.

 

8.7.1. Manner of Payment. All payments to be made between the Parties under this Agreement will be made in Dollars and will be paid by wire transfer in immediately available funds in accordance with the Wire Instructions.

 

8.7.2. Late Payments. If a Party does not receive payment of any undisputed sum due to it on or before the due date set forth under this Agreement, then simple interest will thereafter accrue on the sum due to such Party from the due date until the date of payment at a [***].
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8.7.3. Currency Exchange. All amounts due to either Party hereunder will be expressed in Dollars. The rate of exchange to be used in computing the amount of currency equivalent in Dollars owed to a Party under this Agreement will be the exchange rate used by such Party in its financial reporting in accordance with its Accounting Standard.

 

8.8. Records and Audits. Each Party (the “Audited Party”) will keep books and records in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standard in relation to this Agreement, including in relation to COGS, Gross Margin and Royalties, as applicable. The Audited Party will keep such books and records for [***] years following the Calendar Year to which they pertain. The other Party (the “Auditing Party”) may, upon written request, cause an internationally-recognized independent accounting firm (the “Auditor”) that is reasonably acceptable to Audited Party to inspect the relevant records of the Audited Party and its Affiliates to verify COGS, Gross Margin or Royalties, as applicable, and the related reports, statements and books of accounts, as applicable. Before beginning its audit, the Auditor will execute an undertaking acceptable to the Audited Party by which the Auditor agrees to keep confidential all information reviewed during the audit. The Audited Party and its Affiliates will make their records available for inspection by the Auditor during regular business hours at such place or places where such records are customarily kept, upon receipt of reasonable advance notice from the Auditing Party. The Auditor will review the records solely to verify the accuracy of COGS, Gross Margin or Royalties, as applicable, and compliance with the financial terms of this Agreement. Such inspection right will not be exercised more than once in any Calendar Year and not more frequently than once with respect to records covering any specific period of time. In addition, the Auditing Party will only be entitled to audit the books and records of the Audited Party from the [***] Calendar Years prior to the Calendar Year in which the audit request is made. The Auditing Party agrees to hold in strict confidence all information received and all information learned in the course of any audit or inspection, except to the extent necessary to enforce its rights under this Agreement or to the extent required to comply with any law, regulation or judicial order. The Auditor will provide its audit report and basis for any determination to the Audited Party at the time such report is provided to the Auditing Party. In the event that the final result of the inspection reveals an undisputed underpayment or overpayment by the Audited Party, the underpaid or overpaid amount will be settled promptly. The Auditing Party will pay for such inspections, as well as its expenses associated with enforcing its rights with respect to any payments hereunder; provided, however, that in the event of an underpayment of more than [***] of the total payments due hereunder for the audited period, then the fees and expenses charged by the Auditor will be paid the Audited Party.

 

8.9. Taxes. Each Party will be responsible for all Taxes imposed on such Party’s net income, or on net income allocated to such Party under Applicable Law. To the extent one Party pays taxes imposed on net income of the other Party, the other Party will reimburse the paying Party for any such taxes paid. The amounts payable pursuant to this Agreement (each, a “Payment”) will not be reduced on account of any Taxes unless required by Applicable Law. Exact will deduct and withhold from the Payments any Taxes that it is required by Applicable Law to deduct or withhold including from subsequent Payments, and such withheld amounts will be treated as if paid to Freenome. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Freenome is entitled under any applicable tax treaty to a reduction of rate of, or the elimination of, or recovery of, applicable withholding tax, it may deliver to Exact or the appropriate Governmental Authority the prescribed forms necessary to reduce the applicable rate of withholding or to relieve Exact of its obligation to withhold tax. In such case Exact will apply the reduced rate of withholding, or not withhold, as the case may be, provided that Exact is, at least [***] days prior to the due date of the applicable Payment, in receipt of evidence, in a form reasonably satisfactory to Exact, of Freenome’s entitlement to a reduced or no withholding rate. If, in accordance with the foregoing, Exact withholds any amount, it will pay to Freenome the balance when due, make timely payment to the proper taxing authority of the withheld amount, and send Freenome proof of such payment within [***] days following that payment. The Parties will, upon reasonable request of the other Party, cooperate in good faith to reduce any withholding required under Applicable Law. All value-added, sales, use, goods and services, or similar transaction taxes with respect to any Payment under this Agreement shall be borne by the recipient of the applicable Payment unless otherwise required by Applicable Law.
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Article 9 
Intellectual Property

 

9.1. Ownership.

 

9.1.1. Background IP. As between the Parties, each Party will solely own its Background Technology.

 

9.1.2. Other Inventions. As between the Parties, ownership of Collaboration Know-How and Collaboration Patent Rights will be determined by inventorship, and all determinations of inventorship under this Agreement will be made in accordance with U.S. patent law. The Parties will jointly own any and all Joint Collaboration Technology. Subject to the licenses granted to the other Party under this Agreement, each Party will be entitled to license, assign and otherwise practice under the Joint Collaboration Technology without the duty of accounting or seeking consent from the other Party, and where consent is required, such consent is hereby given.

 

9.1.3. Disclosure and Cooperation. Freenome will promptly disclose to Exact all invention disclosures or other similar documents relating to Exact-Funded Technology conceived, developed or reduced to practice by or on behalf of Freenome or its Affiliates hereunder during the Term, and all invention disclosures or other similar documents submitted to Freenome by its or its Affiliates’ employees, agents or independent contractors relating to Exact-Funded Technology, and will also respond promptly to reasonable requests from Exact for additional information relating to such disclosures, documents or applications.

 

9.1.4. Personnel Obligations. Each employee, agent or independent contractor of a Party or its respective Affiliates performing work under this Agreement will, prior to commencing such work, be bound by written invention assignment obligations, including: (a) promptly reporting any invention, discovery or other intellectual property right to the extent relating to the Exploitation of Collaboration Products; (b) presently assigning to the applicable Party or Affiliate all of his or her right, title and interest in and to any invention, discovery or other intellectual property right to the extent relating to the Exploitation of Collaboration Products; (c) cooperating in the Prosecution and Maintenance, defense and enforcement of any patent and patent application in accordance with this Agreement; and (d) performing all acts and signing, executing, acknowledging and delivering any and all documents required for effecting the obligations and purposes of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that such invention assignment agreement need not reference or be specific to this Agreement. Each Party will be solely responsible for any payments to inventors with an obligation to assign, or who do assign, their rights, title and interests in and to any Collaboration Know-How and Collaboration Patent Rights to such Party.
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9.1.5. Joint Research Agreement. This Agreement is a joint research agreement within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. § 100(H). Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Article 9 (Intellectual Property), no Party will have the right to make an election under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b)(2)(C) or 35 U.S.C. § 102(c) when exercising its rights under this Article 9 (Intellectual Property) without the prior written consent of the other Party, which will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. With respect to any such permitted election, the Parties will use reasonable efforts to cooperate and coordinate their activities with respect to any submissions, filings or other activities in support thereof.

 

9.2. Prosecution and Maintenance of Patent Rights. The Parties will conduct the Prosecution and Maintenance of applicable Patent Rights in accordance with this Section 9.2 (Prosecution and Maintenance of Patent Rights).

 

9.2.1. Exact Prosecuted Patent Rights.

 

(a) Exact’s Right. As between the Parties, Exact will have the first right (but not the obligation) to Prosecute and Maintain the Joint Collaboration Patent Rights in both Parties’ names (each such Patent Right, an “Exact Prosecuted Patent Right”), with [***] and using counsel selected by Exact. Exact will timely provide Freenome with substantive communications from the USPTO regarding the Exact Prosecuted Patent Rights, as well as a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on drafts of any material filings or responses to be made to the USPTO in advance of submitting such filings or responses. Exact will consider Freenome’s comments regarding such communications and drafts in good faith. In addition, Exact will provide Freenome with copies of all final material filings and responses made to the USPTO with respect to the Exact Prosecuted Patent Rights in a timely manner following submission thereof.

 

(b) Freenome’s Right. If Exact determines in its sole discretion to abandon or not Prosecute and Maintain any Exact Prosecuted Patent Right, then Exact will provide Freenome with written notice promptly after such determination to allow Freenome [***] to determine, in its sole discretion, its interest in Prosecuting and Maintaining such Exact Prosecuted Patent Right (which notice by Exact will be given no later than [***] days prior to the final deadline for any pending action or response that may be due with respect to such Patent Right with the USPTO). If Freenome provides written notice to Exact expressing its interest in Prosecuting or Maintaining such Patent Right, then, with respect to such Patent Right, (X) Freenome may, in its sole discretion and at [***] sole cost and expense, Prosecute and Maintain or abandon such Patent Right, and (Y) Exact will promptly: (1) provide to Freenome or counsel designated by Freenome the file histories for, and correspondence with foreign patent counsel related to, such Patent Right, (2) provide to Freenome a report detailing the status of such Patent Right as of the applicable date of such notice by Exact, and (3) provide all assistance reasonably requested by Freenome in Freenome’s Prosecution and Maintenance of the applicable Patent Rights (including by executing all requested documents and providing any additional information requested with respect to the applicable Patent Rights).
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9.2.2. Freenome Prosecuted Patent Rights.

 

(a) Freenome’s Right. As between the Parties, Freenome will have the first right (but not the obligation) to Prosecute and Maintain the Freenome Patent Rights specifically Covering the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory (each, a “Freenome Prosecuted Patent Right”), [***] and using counsel reasonably selected by Freenome. Freenome will timely provide Exact with substantive communications from the USPTO regarding the Freenome Prosecuted Patent Rights, as well as a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on drafts of any material filings or responses to be made to the USPTO in advance of submitting such filings or responses. Freenome will consider Exact’s comments regarding such communications and drafts in good faith. In addition, Freenome will provide Exact with copies of all final material filings and responses made to the USPTO with respect to the Freenome Prosecuted Patent Rights in a timely manner following submission thereof.

 

(b) Exact’s Right. If Freenome determines in its sole discretion to abandon or not Prosecute and Maintain any Freenome Prosecuted Patent Right, then Freenome will provide Exact with written notice promptly after such determination to allow Exact a reasonable period of time to determine, in its sole discretion, its interest in Prosecuting and Maintaining such Exact Prosecuted Patent Right (which notice by Freenome will be given no later than [***] days prior to the final deadline for any pending action or response that may be due with respect to such Patent Right with the USPTO). If Exact provides written notice to Freenome expressing its interest in Prosecuting or Maintaining such Patent Right, then, with respect to such Patent Right, (X) Exact may, in its sole discretion and at [***] sole cost and expense, Prosecute and Maintain or abandon such Patent Right in Freenome’s name, and (Y) Freenome will promptly: (1) provide to Exact or counsel designated by Exact the file histories for, and correspondence with foreign patent counsel related to, such Patent Right, (2) provide to Exact a report detailing the status of such Patent Right as of the applicable date of such notice by Freenome, and (3) provide all assistance reasonably requested by Exact in Exact’s Prosecution and Maintenance of the applicable Patent Rights (including by executing all requested documents and providing any additional information requested with respect to the applicable Patent Rights).

 

9.2.3. Other Rights. As between the Parties, except as expressly provided in this Section 9.2 (Prosecution and Maintenance of Patent Rights), each Party will have the sole right to Prosecute and Maintain any Patent Right that it solely Controls.
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9.3. Third Party Infringement and Defense. The Parties will conduct the enforcement and defense of the applicable Patent Rights or Know-How in accordance with this Section 9.3 (Third Party Infringement and Defense).

  

9.3.1. Notices. Each Party will promptly report in writing to the other Party any Competitive Infringement of which such Party (or any of its Affiliates or Sublicensees) becomes aware and will provide the other Party with all available evidence of such Competitive Infringement in such Party’s control.

 

9.3.2. Infringement Actions.

 

(a) Prior to Exclusive License Effective Date. As between the Parties, Freenome will have the first right, but not the obligation, to bring an appropriate suit or other action to abate any existing, alleged or threatened Competitive Infringement involving any Exact Prosecuted Patent Right, Freenome Prosecuted Patent Right, any Joint Collaboration Know-How or any Freenome Know-How specifically Covering a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory prior to the Exclusive License Effective Date. With respect to any Patent Rights or Know-How in each case that Freenome has the first right to enforce, Freenome will notify Exact of its decision as to whether to take any action in accordance with this Section 9.3.2(a) (Infringement Actions; Prior to Exclusive License Effective Date) at least [***] days before any time limit set forth in any Applicable Law, or within [***] days after being notified of such Competitive Infringement, whichever is shorter. If Freenome decides not to take such action with respect to any Patent Rights or Know-How that it has the right to enforce pursuant to this Section 9.3.2(a) (Infringement Actions; Prior to Exclusive License Effective Date), then Freenome will so notify Exact in writing, and Exact will have the right, but not the obligation, to commence a suit or take action to enforce the applicable Patent Right or Know-How to abate such Competitive Infringement, by counsel of its own choice and at Exact’s sole expense.

 

(b) On and After Exclusive License Effective Date. As between the Parties, Exact will have the first right, but not the obligation, to bring an appropriate suit or other action to abate any existing, alleged or threatened Competitive Infringement involving any Exact Prosecuted Patent Right, Freenome Prosecuted Patent Right, any Joint Collaboration Know-How or any Freenome Know-How specifically Covering a Collaboration Product in the Field in the Territory on and after the Exclusive License Effective Date. With respect to any Patent Rights or Know-How in each case that Exact has the first right to enforce, Exact will notify Freenome of its decision as to whether to take any action in accordance with this Section 9.3.2(b) (Infringement Actions; On and After Exclusive License Effective Date) at least [***] days before any time limit set forth in any Applicable Law, or within [***] days after being notified of such Competitive Infringement, whichever is shorter. If Exact decides not to take such action with respect to any Patent Rights or Know-How that it has the right to enforce pursuant to this Section 9.3.2(b) (Infringement Actions; On and After Exclusive License Effective Date), then Exact will so notify Freenome in writing, and Freenome will have the right, but not the obligation, to commence a suit or take action to enforce the applicable Patent Right or Know-How to abate such Competitive Infringement, by counsel of its own choice and at Freenome’s sole expense.
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(c) Other Rights. As between the Parties, except as expressly provided in this Section 9.3 (Third Party Infringement and Defense), each Party will have the sole right to enforce any Patent Right or Know-How that such Party solely Controls, and either Party will have the right to enforce any Joint Collaboration Patent Right or Joint Collaboration Know-How.

 

(d) Cooperation. Each Party will provide to the Party enforcing any rights under this Section 9.3.2 (Infringement Actions) reasonable assistance in such enforcement, at such enforcing Party’s request and expense, including joining any applicable action as a party plaintiff if required by Applicable Law to pursue such action or providing the enforcing Party any reasonably requested documentation or other materials. The enforcing Party will keep the other Party regularly informed of the status and progress of such enforcement efforts, including providing the other Party a reasonable opportunity to comment on the enforcing Party’s determination of litigation strategy and the filing of important papers to the competent court and the enforcing Party will consider such comments in good faith. If one Party elects to bring suit or take action against the Competitive Infringement, then the other Party will have the right, during or prior to commencement of the trial, suit or action, to join any such suit or action at such other Party’s own expense by counsel of its own choice, but such other Party will at all times reasonably cooperate with the Party bringing such action.

 

(e) Expenses. Subject to this Section 9.3.2(e) (Expenses) and Section 9.3.2(g) (Allocation of Proceeds), the enforcing Party will be responsible for all expenses arising from a suit or action against a Competitive Infringement. For the avoidance of doubt, the enforcing Party will not be responsible for the other Party’s internal expenses (e.g., FTEs) incurred as a result of the other Party’s cooperation with the enforcement action as provided in this Section 9.3.2 (Infringement Actions).

 

(f) Settlement. Neither Party will settle any claim, suit or action that it brought under this Section 9.3.2 (Infringement Actions) in a manner that could reasonably be expected to affect the other Party’s rights or interests without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

(g) Allocation of Proceeds. If either Party recovers monetary damages from any Third Party in a suit pursuant to Section 9.3.2(a) or (b) (Infringement Actions) or any royalties from a license agreement with a Third Party related to any alleged Competitive Infringement, then such recovery will be allocated first to the reimbursement of any expenses incurred by each Party in such litigation, action or license, and any remaining amounts will be split as follows: (i) if Exact brings the action, then [***] will be retained by Exact and [***] will be paid to Freenome, and (ii) if Freenome brings the action, then [***] will be retained by Freenome and [***] will be paid to Exact.

 

9.3.3. Defense. As between the Parties, the Party controlling the Prosecution and Maintenance of any Patent Right under Section 9.2 (Prosecution and Maintenance of Patent Rights) will have the right (but not the obligation), at its sole discretion, to defend against a declaratory judgment action, post-grant review proceeding, inter partes review, opposition proceeding, interference or any other legal or administrative action challenging any such Patent Right. Any awards or amounts received in defending any such action will be allocated between the Parties as provided in 9.3.2(g) (Allocation of Proceeds).
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9.3.4. Other Invalidity or Unenforceability Proceedings. If either Party desires to bring an opposition, action for declaratory judgment, nullity action, interference, declaration for non-infringement, reexamination, post-grant proceeding or other attack upon the validity, title or enforceability of a Patent Right owned or controlled by a Third Party and having one or more claims that Cover a Collaboration Product, or the Exploitation of a Collaboration Product (except insofar as such action is a counterclaim to or defense of, or accompanies a defense of, a Third Party’s claim or assertion of infringement under Section 9.3.3 (Defense), in which case the provisions of Section 9.3.3 (Defense) will govern), such Party will so notify the other Party and the Parties will promptly confer to determine whether to bring such action or the manner in which to settle such action. Exact will have the initial right, but not the obligation, to bring, at its own expense and in its sole control, such action in the Territory and will consider Freenome’s comments in good faith. Freenome will be entitled to separate representation in such proceeding by counsel of its own choice and at its own expense, and will cooperate fully with Exact. Any awards or amounts received in bringing such action will be first allocated to reimburse Exact’s expenses in such action, and any remaining amounts will be allocated between the Parties in accordance with the principle set forth in Section 9.3.2(g) (Allocation of Proceeds).

 

9.4. Patent Right Extensions. Freenome will have the first right to elect and file for patent term restoration or extension, supplemental protection certificate, or any of their equivalents with respect to Freenome Prosecuted Patent Rights in the Field in the Territory; provided that in the event Freenome elects to not file such an extension, Freenome will (a) promptly notify Exact of its intention not to file and (b) grant Exact the right to file for such extension. Exact will have the first right to elect and file for patent term restoration or extension, supplemental protection certificate, or any of their equivalents with respect to Exact Prosecuted Patent Rights in the Field in the Territory; provided that in the event Exact elects to not file such an extension, Exact will (i) promptly notify Freenome of its intention not to file and (ii) grant Freenome the right to file for such extension. Each Party will provide prompt and reasonable assistance, as requested by the other Party, to obtain such extension or supplementary protection certificate, and otherwise cooperate with one another in obtaining such patent term extensions. The Parties will equally share the applicable costs incurred by a Party under this Section 9.4 (Patent Right Extensions) in furtherance of such filing in the Field in the Territory for such Collaboration Product.
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Article 10 
Confidentiality and Publication

 

10.1. Nondisclosure and Non-Use Obligations.

 

10.1.1. Non-Disclosure and Non-Use. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the Receiving Party will, during the Term and for a period of [***] years thereafter, keep the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party confidential using at least the same degree of care with which the Receiving Party holds its own confidential information of a similar nature (but in no event less than a reasonable degree of care) and will not, without the prior written approval of the Disclosing Party, (a) disclose such Confidential Information to any of its Affiliates or any Third Party, except to its Affiliates and its and their directors, officers, employees, consultants, legal advisors, agents and representatives, and its and their Sublicensees and Subcontractors, in each case who have a need to know such Confidential Information in order for such Receiving Party to exercise its rights or perform its obligations hereunder and who are bound by confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-use provisions at least as restrictive and protective of the Parties as those set forth in this Agreement and for whom the Disclosing Party will be responsible, and (b) use such Confidential Information for any purpose other than for the purposes of performing the Receiving Party’s obligations or exercising the Receiving Party’s rights under this Agreement (including Freenome’s use of Freenome Know-How to exercise any of its retained rights hereunder). The Receiving Party will use diligent efforts to cause the foregoing Persons to comply with the restrictions on use and disclosure set forth in this Section 10.1.1 (Non-Disclosure and Non-Use) and will be responsible for ensuring that such Persons maintain the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in accordance with this Article 10 (Confidentiality and Publication). For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Freenome may use Freenome Know-How and Development Results to exercise its retained rights under Section 7.3 (Retained Rights), including the Development, Manufacturing, and Commercialization of MCED Products, subject to the remainder of this Article 10 (Confidentiality and Publication). Each Party will promptly notify the other Party of any misuse or unauthorized disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information. The Parties agree that, effective as of the Effective Date, the Existing CDA will be superseded by this Agreement, and disclosures made prior to the Effective Date pursuant to the Existing CDA will be subject to the confidentiality and non-use provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary, (i) Personal Data will be kept in confidence in perpetuity and (ii) Freenome will not disclose any Freenome Know-How to any Third Party unless such Third Party is bound by obligations of confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-use at least as restrictive or protective of the Parties as those set forth in this Agreement or otherwise customary for such type and scope of disclosure, subject to the permitted disclosures in Section 10.1.2 (applied mutatis mutandis).

 

10.1.2. Permitted Disclosures. Notwithstanding the obligations of confidentiality and non-use set forth above, a Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information (excluding Personal Data) of the Disclosing Party as follows:

 

(a) to applicable Governmental Authorities in connection with (i) the Prosecution and Maintenance of Patent Rights that it has a right to Prosecute and Maintain hereunder; or (ii) Regulatory Submissions and other filings with such Governmental Authorities (including Regulatory Authorities), as necessary for the Exploitation of a Collaboration Product;

 

(b) disclosure of the existence and applicable terms of this Agreement and, subject to Section 10.1.2(c) (Permitted Disclosures), the status and results of Exploitation of one or more Collaboration Products to actual or bona fide potential investors, acquirors, Sublicensees, lenders, and other financial or commercial partners (including in connection with any royalty factoring transaction), and their respective attorneys, accountants, banks, investors and advisors, solely for the purpose of evaluating or carrying out an actual or potential investment, acquisition, sublicense, debt transaction or collaboration; provided that, in each such case, (i) such Persons are bound by obligations of confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-use provisions at least as restrictive or protective of the Parties as those set forth in this Agreement or otherwise customary for such type and scope of disclosure, (ii) to the greatest extent practicable, such disclosure is limited only for the particular context in which it is being disclosed, and (iii) the term of such confidentiality obligation must be consistent with industry standards, but in all cases at least [***];
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(c) if required by Applicable Law, including as may be required in connection with any filings made with, or by the disclosure policies of, a major stock exchange (as set forth in additional detail in Section 10.1.3 (Confidential Treatment)); provided that the Party seeking to disclose the Confidential Information of the other Party: (i) will use all reasonable efforts to inform the other Party prior to making any such disclosures and cooperate with the other Party in seeking a protective order or other appropriate remedy (including redaction); and (ii) will, whenever possible, request confidential treatment of such information;

 

(d) to prosecute or defend litigation and to enforce Patent Rights; and

 

(e) in the case of Freenome, disclosure of Freenome Know-How to Third Parties in connection with products other than Collaboration Products, subject to the obligations described in the last sentence of Section 10.1.1 (Non-Disclosure and Non-Use).

 

If and whenever any Confidential Information is disclosed in accordance with this Section 10.1.2 (Permitted Disclosures), such disclosure will not cause any such information to cease to be Confidential Information except to the extent that such disclosure results in a public disclosure of such information (other than by breach of this Agreement). In addition, no combination of features or disclosures will be deemed to fall within the foregoing exclusions ((a)-(d)) merely because individual features are published or available to the general public or in the rightful possession of the Receiving Party, unless the combination itself and principle of operation are published or available to the general public or in the rightful possession of the Receiving Party.

 

10.1.3. Confidential Treatment.

 

(a) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, if a Party is required to make a disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information pursuant to Section 10.1.2(c) (Permitted Disclosure), then it will, to the extent not prohibited by Applicable Law or judicial or administrative process, give reasonable advance notice to the other Party of such proposed disclosure and use reasonable efforts to secure confidential treatment of such information and will only disclose that portion of Confidential Information that is legally required to be disclosed as advised by its legal counsel. In any event, each Party agrees to take reasonable action to avoid any disclosure of Confidential Information of the other Party hereunder.
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(b) In addition, the Parties acknowledge that either or both Parties may be obligated to file a copy of this Agreement (or portions of this Agreement or an abstract of the terms of this Agreement) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or other Governmental Authorities. Each Party will be entitled to make such a required filing, but, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, the filed copy of this Agreement (or portions of this Agreement or an abstract of the terms of this Agreement, as applicable) will be redacted (“Redacted Agreement”) and the filing Party will request confidential treatment of the terms redacted from this Agreement for a reasonable period of time, in each case, pursuant to the following procedure. In the event of any such filing, each Party will (i) permit the other Party to review and comment upon the proposed Redacted Agreement at least [***] Business Days in advance of its submission to the SEC or such other Governmental Authorities, (ii) cooperate in good faith with and reasonably consider and incorporate the other Party’s reasonable comments thereon to seek confidential treatment of the terms and conditions of this Agreement that such other Party requests to be kept confidential or otherwise afforded confidential treatment, to the extent consistent with the then-current legal requirements governing redaction of information from material agreements (as determined based on the advice of such Party’s outside counsel) that must be publicly filed in the applicable country, (iii) only disclose Confidential Information that counsel reasonably advises is legally required to be disclosed, (iv) promptly advise the other Party of any other substantive communications between it or its representatives with such Governmental Authority with respect to such confidential treatment request, (v) upon the written request of the other Party, request an appropriate extension of the term of the confidential treatment period upon the expiration thereof, where available, and (vi) if such Governmental Authority requests any changes to the redactions set forth in the Redacted Agreement, use reasonable efforts to support the redactions in the Redacted Agreement as originally filed (to the extent consistent with the then-current legal requirements governing redaction of information from material agreements that must be publicly filed) and, to the extent reasonably practicable, not agree to any changes to the redactions proposed in the Redacted Agreement without first discussing such changes with the other Party and taking the other Party’s comments into consideration when deciding whether to agree to such changes. Each Party will be responsible for its own legal and other external costs in connection with any such filing, registration, or notification.

 

10.2. Publication and Publicity.

 

10.2.1. Publication. Except for disclosures permitted in accordance with Section 10.1.2 (Permitted Disclosures) and Section 10.1.3(b) (Confidential Treatment), Exact will have the right to review and approve any publication or public presentation relating to any Collaboration Product that Freenome or its Affiliates wishes to issue, and, in any event, either Party wishing to make a publication or public presentation that contains the Confidential Information of the other Party will deliver to the other Party and the JSC a copy of the proposed written publication or presentation at least [***] days prior to submission for publication or presentation. The reviewing Party, through the JSC, will have the right to (a) propose modifications to the publication or presentation for patent reasons or trade secret reasons or to remove Confidential Information of the reviewing Party or its Affiliates, and the publishing Party will remove all Confidential Information of the reviewing Party if requested by the reviewing Party and otherwise use good faith efforts to reflect such Party’s reasonable comments, or (b) request a reasonable delay in publication or presentation in order to protect patentable information. If the reviewing Party requests a delay to enable the reviewing Party to file patent applications as permitted under Article 9 (Intellectual Property) protecting such Party’s right in such information, then the publishing Party will delay such submission or presentation for a period of [***] days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Parties). All publications relating to any Collaboration Product will be prepared, presented, and published in accordance with applicable industry accepted guidelines including as applicable: (i) International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines and (ii) Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication.
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10.2.2. Publicity. Except as set forth in Section 10.1 (Nondisclosure and Non-Use Obligations), Section 10.2 (Publication and Publicity) or Section 10.1.3(b) (Confidential Treatment), the terms of this Agreement may not be disclosed by either Party. Subject to Section 5.9 (Branding) and Section 7.1.6 (Trademark License), neither Party will use the name or Trademark of the other Party or its directors or employees in any publicity, news release or disclosure relating to this Agreement, its subject matter, or the activities of the Parties hereunder, in each case, without the prior express written permission of the other Party, except (a) as may be required by Applicable Law (as determined based on the advice of outside counsel), including by the rules or regulations of the SEC or similar Governmental Authority or of any stock exchange or listing entity, provided that the Party making such disclosure or use of the name or Trademark of the other Party or its employees gives the other Party reasonable prior written notice of such disclosure and otherwise complies with Section 10.1.2 (Permitted Disclosures) or Section 10.1.3(b) (Confidential Treatment), or (b) as expressly permitted by the terms hereof.

 

10.2.3. Press Release. Each Party may issue an initial press release in connection with the transactions contemplated under this Agreement, on a timeline mutually agreed by the Parties following the Effective Date (but in any event no later than August 6, 2025), provided that the other Party has approved in advance the contents of such press release. Following the initial press release, except as provided in Section 10.1.3 (Confidential Treatment), Section 10.2.2 (Publicity) or this Section 10.2.3 (Press Release), neither Party may issue any press release or public announcement or disclosure relating to this Agreement without the prior written approval of the other Party, except that on and after the Antitrust Clearance Date, Exact will have the right to issue any press release or public announcement or disclosure regarding the Exploitation of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory without the prior written approval of Freenome. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Party may (a) once a press release or other public statement is issued in accordance with this Agreement, make subsequent public disclosure of the information contained in such press release or other written statement (so long as such information remains true and correct), and (b) issue a press release or public announcement as required by Applicable Law (including a press release corresponding to any securities disclosure, such as pursuant to a Form 8-K, or any earnings or financial press release), including by the rules or regulations of the SEC or similar regulatory agency in a country other than the United States or of any stock exchange or listing entity, provided that such Party gives reasonable prior notice to the other Party of and the opportunity to comment on the press release or public announcement, and otherwise complies with this Article 10 (Confidentiality and Publication).
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Article 11 
Representations, Warranties and Covenants

 

11.1. Mutual Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party as of the Effective Date and the Bring-Down Date that:

 

11.1.1. such Party is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Applicable Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation;

 

11.1.2. such Party has all requisite corporate power and corporate authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out its obligations under this Agreement;

 

11.1.3. all requisite corporate action on the part of such Party, its directors and stockholders required by Applicable Law for the authorization, execution and delivery by such Party of this Agreement, and the performance of all obligations of such Party under this Agreement, has been taken;

 

11.1.4. this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of such Party and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforcement of the rights and remedies created hereby is subject to (a) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar Applicable Laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and (b) Applicable Laws governing specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable remedies;

 

11.1.5. the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, and compliance with the provisions of this Agreement, by such Party do not and will not: (a) violate any provision of Applicable Law or any ruling, writ, injunction, order, permit, judgment or decree of any Governmental Authority, (b) constitute a breach of, or default under (or an event that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would become a default under) or conflict with, or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of, any agreement, arrangement or instrument, whether written or oral, by which such Party or any of its assets are bound, or (c) violate or conflict with any of the provisions of such Party’s organizational documents (including any articles or memoranda of organization or association, charter, bylaws or similar documents); and

 

11.1.6. no consent, approval, authorization or other order of, or filing with, or notice to, any Governmental Authority or other Person is required to be obtained or made by such Party in connection with the authorization, execution and delivery by such Party of this Agreement, except (a) as may be necessary to conduct Clinical Trials or to seek or obtain PMA Approvals and (b) as set forth in Article 14 (Antitrust Clearance; Cooperation and Efforts).

 

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11.2. Representations and Warranties by Freenome. Freenome represents and warrants to Exact that: (a) except as set forth on Schedule 11.2 (Schedule of Exceptions), as of the Effective Date and (b) except as set forth in a disclosure letter delivered by Freenome to Exact as set forth in Section 11.5 (Disclosure Letter), which letter will only set forth specific facts and circumstances that have occurred on or after the Effective Date and will not limit or otherwise amend any representations or warranties contained in this Section 11.2 (Representations and Warranties by Freenome) (“Disclosure Letter”), as of the Bring-Down Date:

 

11.2.1. Freenome Patent Rights. Schedule 1.95 (Existing Freenome Patent Rights) sets forth a complete and accurate list of all Freenome Patent Rights issued or pending, including the owner(s) thereof.

 

11.2.2. Freenome Trademarks. Schedule 1.99 (Existing Freenome Trademarks) sets forth a complete and accurate list of all registered or pending Freenome Trademarks, including the owner(s) thereof.

 

11.2.3. Freenome Technology. Freenome has (a) legal and beneficial title and sole ownership of, or otherwise exclusively Controls, all Freenome Technology, free and clear of all mortgages, pledges, liens, encumbrances, security interests, charges or claims of any kind, including claims by any Governmental Authority or academic or non-profit institution; and (b) full right and authority to grant to Exact and its Affiliates the licenses granted or purported to be granted in this Agreement under the Freenome Technology. Neither Freenome nor any of its Affiliates has granted any option, right or license to any Person relating to any Freenome Technology or Freenome Trademarks that would conflict with or limit the scope of any of the licenses or other rights granted or purported to be granted to Exact hereunder.

 

11.2.4. Control. Freenome Controls all Patent Rights and Know-How owned, invented or licensed by Freenome that are necessary or reasonably useful to Develop, Manufacture, Commercialize and otherwise Exploit the Existing CRC Product in the Field in the Territory.

 

11.2.5. No Payments. Neither Freenome nor any of its Affiliates is subject to any payment obligations to Third Parties as a result of the execution or performance of this Agreement or the Development, Manufacture, Commercialization or other Exploitation of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory.

 

11.2.6. Ownership of Freenome Technology. With respect to any Freenome Technology owned or purported to be owned by Freenome, (a) Freenome and its Affiliates have obtained from all employees and independent contractors who participated in the invention or authorship thereof, assignments of all ownership rights of such employees and independent contractors in such Freenome Technology pursuant to a written agreement; (b) all of its employees, officers, contractors and consultants who will act on Freenome’s behalf under this Agreement have executed agreements or have existing obligations under Applicable Law requiring assignment to Freenome or its Affiliate, as applicable, of all rights, title, and interests in and to inventions made during the course of and as the result of this Agreement (other than rights to improvements to contractors’ background intellectual property that may be retained by such contractors); and (c) to Freenome’s Knowledge, no officer or employee of Freenome or its Affiliate is subject to any agreement with any other Person that requires such officer or employee to assign any interest in any Freenome Technology to any Person other than Freenome or its Affiliate. Freenome exclusively owns all rights, title and interests in and to the Freenome Patent Rights, and where Freenome does not exclusively own any such Patent Right, Schedule 1.95 (Existing Freenome Patent Rights) identifies the Person that, to Freenome’s Knowledge, Controls such Patent Rights and the agreement pursuant to which Freenome Controls such Patent Right. The Freenome Patent Rights that Freenome owns or for which Freenome has rights to direct prosecution are being prosecuted in the USPTO in compliance with Applicable Law, and Freenome and its Affiliates have presented all references, documents or information that it and the inventors had a duty to disclose under Applicable Law, including 37 C.F.R. 1.56, to the relevant patent examiners at the USPTO for each such Freenome Patent Right.
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11.2.7. Validity and Enforceability. With respect to Freenome Patent Rights, there are no oppositions, nullity actions, interferences, inter partes reexaminations, inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, derivation proceedings or other proceedings pending or, to Freenome’s Knowledge, threatened in writing (but excluding office actions or similar communications issued by the USPTO in the ordinary course of Prosecution and Maintenance of any patent application) that challenge the ownership, scope, duration, validity, enforceability, priority or right to practice the Freenome Patent Rights owned or purported to be owned by Freenome or, to the Knowledge of Freenome, any other Freenome Patent Rights. To Freenome’s Knowledge, all issued Freenome Patent Rights are valid and enforceable, and Freenome does not have any Knowledge of any fact or circumstance that would cause Freenome to reasonably conclude that any of the Freenome Patent Rights is, or will be upon issuance, invalid or unenforceable.

 

11.2.8. Inventorship. Inventorship of each Freenome Patent Right is properly identified on each patent and patent application, and Freenome has no Knowledge of any disputes with respect to inventorship of any Freenome Patent Rights.

 

11.2.9. Good Standing. (a) All official fees, maintenance fees and annuities for any pending or issued Freenome Patent Rights that have come due have been paid, (b) all material administrative procedures with Governmental Authorities have been completed for such Freenome Patent Rights such that, to the Knowledge of Freenome, such Patent Rights are subsisting and in good standing, and (c) all Freenome Patent Rights have been Prosecuted and Maintained in good faith.

 

11.2.10. Duty of Disclosure. To Freenome’s Knowledge, all Freenome Patent Rights have been duly and properly filed and maintained and the inventors thereof and parties prosecuting such applications have complied in all material respects with their duty of candor and disclosure to the USPTO in connection with such applications.

 

11.2.11. Prior Art. To Freenome’s Knowledge, there is not any reference or prior art that would anticipate the issuance of any claim as pending in any Freenome Patent Rights.

 

11.2.12. Government Funding. No funding, resources or facilities of a Governmental Authority or a university, college or other educational institution or research center was used in the development of any Freenome Patent Rights owned or purported to be owned by Freenome or its Affiliate, or the Knowledge of Freenome, any other Freenome Patent Rights. No Person who was involved in, or who contributed to, the creation or development of any Freenome Patent Rights owned or purported to be owned by Freenome or any of its Affiliates, or the Knowledge of Freenome, any other Freenome Patent Rights has performed services for the government, university, college, or other educational institution or research center in a manner that would affect Freenome’s rights in the Freenome Patent Rights.

 

11.2.13. No Claims. There are (a) no claims, judgments or settlements against or owed by Freenome or its Affiliates and (b) no pending or, to Freenome’s Knowledge, threatened claims or litigation against Freenome or its Affiliates, or to Freenome’s Knowledge, any of its licensors or licensees, in each case ((a) and (b)), related to the Freenome Technology or any Collaboration Product.
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11.2.14. Notice of Infringement or Misappropriation. Neither Freenome nor any of its Affiliates has received any written notice or threat in writing from any Person (including any invitation to license) asserting or alleging that any Development, Manufacture or Commercialization of any Collaboration Product by Freenome or its Affiliates has infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated, will infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate, or currently infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates, any intellectual property rights of such Person. The conception, development and reduction to practice of any of the Freenome Technology have not constituted or involved the misappropriation of trade secrets or other rights or property of any Person.

 

11.2.15. Infringement. To Freenome’s Knowledge, (a) the Development, Manufacture or Commercialization of Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory as contemplated hereunder does not and will not infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate any intellectual property of any Person, (b) Freenome has disclosed to Exact any pending patent applications of any Person other than Freenome or its Affiliates that, if issued with the published or currently pending claims, would be infringed by any such activities, and (c) except for those disclosed by Freenome as described in clause (b), there are no pending patent applications of any Person other than Freenome or its Affiliates that, if issued with the published or currently pending claims, would be infringed by any such activities.

 

11.2.16. Infringement of Freenome Technology. To Freenome’s Knowledge, no Person is infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating, or threatening to infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate, the Freenome Technology. Neither Freenome nor any of its Affiliates has made a claim against any Person alleging that such Person is infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating, or has infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated, any Freenome Technology. To Freenome’s Knowledge, no Person has or will have a claim or interest in or to any Freenome Technology by virtue of the use of any data sourced from such Person in connection with this Agreement.

 

11.2.17. Confidentiality of Trade Secrets. Freenome and each of its Affiliates has taken, and will continue to take during the Term, commercially reasonable measures consistent with industry practices to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all Freenome Know-How that constitutes trade secrets under Applicable Law (including requiring all employees, consultants and independent contractors to execute binding and enforceable agreements requiring all such employees, consultants and independent contractors to maintain the confidentiality of such Freenome Know-How), and such Freenome Know-How has not been, and during the Term will not be, used or disclosed to any Person except pursuant to confidentiality agreements imposing obligations of confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-use at least as restrictive or protective of the Parties as those set forth in this Agreement. To Freenome’s Knowledge, there has not been a breach by any party to such confidentiality agreements.

 

11.2.18. Existing Upstream Agreements. There are no Third Party agreements pursuant to which Freenome or any of its Affiliates Controls any of the Freenome Technology, other than the Existing Upstream Agreements, true and complete copies of which have been provided to Exact or its representative, and no Person has any rights, title or interests in or to, or any license under, any of the Freenome Technology, other than as provided in such Existing Upstream Agreements. Each Existing Upstream Agreement is in full force and effect, and neither Freenome nor any of its Affiliates has waived any of its rights thereunder.
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11.2.19. No Default. No written notice of material breach, violation, default or termination has been received or given under any Existing Upstream Agreement, and there is no act or omission by Freenome or its Affiliates that would provide a right to terminate, renegotiate, accelerate or materially change any such agreement or terms thereof. Immediately following the Effective Date, Freenome or its Affiliate will continue to be permitted to exercise all of its rights under each such Existing Upstream Agreement to which it is party pursuant to the terms thereof without the payment of any additional amounts of consideration beyond ongoing fees, royalties or payments that Freenome or its Affiliate would otherwise be required to pay in accordance with the terms of such Existing Upstream Agreement had the transactions contemplated by this Agreement not occurred.

 

11.2.20. Compliance with Laws. Freenome and its Affiliates have conducted, and to Freenome’s Knowledge their respective contractors and consultants have conducted, the Exploitation of Collaboration Products in compliance with all Applicable Laws, including as applicable FDA Laws, CLIA, conditions of participation, state laws relating to the operation of clinical laboratories, anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws or regulations of any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over such Exploitation and standards of applicable accrediting bodies, as well as in good scientific manner appropriate for scientific, regulatory and intellectual property purposes and in a manner that fully and accurately reflects all work done and results achieved in the performance of Development activities conducted by or on behalf of Freenome or its Affiliates with respect to the Collaboration Products. In the past [***] years, neither Freenome nor any of its Affiliates has received any written notice, order, complaint or other communication from any Governmental Authority or any other Person alleging that Freenome or its Affiliate is not in compliance with any Applicable Laws, conditions of participation or accreditation standards in each case related to the Exploitation of the Collaboration Products, and no investigation by any Governmental Authority regarding a violation of any such Applicable Laws is pending or, to Freenome’s Knowledge, threatened.

 

11.2.21. No Other Programs. Neither Freenome nor any of its Affiliates is Developing or otherwise Controls any in vitro, blood-based product or service for the diagnosis, screening or evaluation of colorectal cancer or colorectal pre-cancer (e.g., advanced adenoma) (including any LDT), other than the Existing CRC Product or any product that would be a Collaboration Product hereunder.

 

11.2.22. Regulatory Submissions and Study Reports. Freenome or its Affiliates Control all Regulatory Submissions in the Field in the Territory related to the Existing CRC Product, and to Freenome’s Knowledge, Freenome or its Affiliates Control all study reports and underlying data from any Clinical Trials conducted by or on behalf of Freenome or its Affiliates with respect to the Existing CRC Product.
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11.2.23. Data Privacy. The Processing of Personal Data by Freenome, its Affiliates and, to Freenome’s Knowledge, its and their contractors, consultants and collaborators (including any transfer of Personal Data across national borders) in connection with the Collaboration Products is and has been in compliance with Data Protection Laws in all countries and jurisdictions, all privacy related consents and notices that apply to Collaboration Products and the requirements of any contract or codes of conduct to which Freenome or its Affiliate is a party (collectively, the “Privacy and Security Obligations”). Freenome has provided all necessary privacy notices related to research participants and has an appropriate legal basis under Data Protection Laws to Process all Personal Data in connection with the Collaboration Products. Freenome has developed, implemented and maintains a compliance program, policies and procedures and training programs to ensure ongoing compliance with the Privacy and Security Obligations. Freenome has commercially reasonable physical, technical, organizational and administrative measures and policies in place designed to protect all Personal Data collected by it or on its behalf from and against unauthorized Processing. Freenome is and has complied in all material respects with all Privacy and Security Obligations relating to data breach reporting and notification obligations. In the last [***] years, neither Freenome nor any of its Affiliates has received written notice of any alleged material violation from a Regulatory Authority or other Person of any Privacy and Security Obligations and has no Knowledge of facts that would give rise to such a violation. Freenome is not under investigation by any Regulatory Authority for a violation of Data Protection Laws. Without limiting the foregoing, all informed consent forms for any of Freenome’s or its Affiliates’ past and ongoing Clinical Trials for any Collaboration Product permit the transfer to Exact as contemplated under this Agreement, and use and other Exploitation by Exact as contemplated under this Agreement, of clinical data and samples collected or otherwise generated in such Clinical Trial.

 

11.2.24. No Fraudulent Statements. Neither Freenome nor its Affiliates, nor, to Freenome’s Knowledge, any of its or their respective directors, officers, employees or agents has (a) committed an act, (b) made a statement or (c) failed to act or make statement, in each case ((a), (b) or (c)), that (i) would be or created an untrue statement of material fact or fraudulent statement to the FDA or any other Regulatory Authority with respect to the Development and Manufacture of the Collaboration Products or (ii) could reasonably be expected to provide a basis for the FDA or any other Regulatory Authority to invoke its policy respecting “Fraud, Untrue Statements of Material Facts, Bribery and Illegal Gratuities”, set forth in 56 Fed. Reg. 46191 (September 10, 1991) and any amendments thereto or any analogous laws or policies, with respect to the Development and Manufacture of the Collaboration Products.

 

11.2.25. Sufficient Capitalization. Freenome’s business plans (including any plans to raise and close an equity financing) provide for sufficient capitalization over time to (a) perform all of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) meet all of its obligations that come due in the ordinary course of business.

 

11.2.26. Disclosure. Freenome has provided Exact with the opportunity to review all written material information or data in Freenome’s or its Affiliates’ possession or control relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and such written material information or data is true, correct and complete in all material respects. Freenome has not intentionally concealed from Exact any such material information or data and has not withheld any material information related to the Freenome Technology, the Existing CRC Product or any other Collaboration Product, in each case, that was requested by Exact in writing.
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11.3. Certain Covenants.

 

11.3.1. Compliance. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Party, its Affiliates and its and their Sublicensees and Subcontractors will conduct the Exploitation of Collaboration Products and MCED Products, as applicable, in a good scientific manner and materially in accordance with all Applicable Laws, including, as applicable, the FDA Laws or regulations of any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over the activities performed in the Territory by or on behalf of a Party, its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees or Subcontractors in furtherance of such obligations. For the avoidance of doubt, Applicable Laws include, without limitation, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)), the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (18 U.S.C. § 220), and any applicable state laws relating to anti-kickback, fee-splitting, direct billing, or anti-markup prohibitions, as applicable. In addition, if a Party is or becomes subject to a legal obligation to a Governmental Authority in the Territory (such as a corporate integrity agreement or settlement agreement with a Governmental Authority), then the other Party will perform such activities as may be reasonably requested by the obligated Party to enable such Party to comply with its legal obligation to such Governmental Authority with respect to Collaboration Products or MCED Products, as applicable, in accordance with this Agreement.

 

11.3.2. Control. Freenome will retain Control during the Term of all Patent Rights and Know-How owned or Controlled by Freenome or its Affiliates as of the Effective Date that are (a) necessary to Develop, Manufacture, Commercialize or otherwise Exploit the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory or (b) reasonably useful to Exploit the Collaboration Products in the Field in the Territory.

 

11.3.3. Compliance with Upstream Agreements. Freenome will, and will cause its Affiliates as applicable to, remain in compliance with the Upstream Agreements, and it will not, without Exact’s written consent, terminate or amend any Upstream Agreement in a manner that adversely affects the rights granted or purported to be granted to Exact hereunder, including the licenses granted to Exact by Freenome pursuant to Section 7.1 (License Grants to Exact), or Freenome’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder. In addition, Freenome may not amend any Upstream Agreement in any manner that increases Exact’s payment obligations under this Agreement. Freenome will provide prompt notice to Exact of any notice of termination under any Upstream Agreement. In addition, Freenome will provide prompt notice to Exact of any alleged material default, violation or default or request for amendment of any Upstream Agreement that would adversely affect the rights granted or purported to be granted to Exact hereunder, increase Exact’s payment obligations hereunder, or adversely affect Freenome’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder or any Upstream Agreement. Upon prior written notice to Freenome, Exact may remedy any such alleged material breach, violation or default of Freenome under any Upstream Agreement, including by making one or more payments to the counterparty to such Upstream Agreement, but only as such payment pertains to the Freenome Technology licensed to Exact hereunder, and if Exact makes any such payments, then Exact may credit the full amount of such payments against any Development Milestone Payments, Royalties or other amounts payable to Freenome under this Agreement.
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11.3.4. No Conflicts. Freenome will not, and cause its Affiliates to not, enter into any agreement with any Person that is in conflict with the rights granted or purported to be granted to Exact under this Agreement or that would conflict with or encumber Freenome’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder; and will not take any action or fail to take any action, and will cause its Affiliates to not take any action or fail to take any action, that would (a) prevent it from granting the rights granted or purported to be granted to Exact under this Agreement, (b) conflict with or encumber its ability to perform its obligations hereunder, or (c) otherwise materially conflict with or adversely affect the rights granted or purported to be granted to Exact under this Agreement, including the granting of any security interest or other encumbrance on the Freenome Technology.

 

11.3.5. Assignment. Upon Exact’s request, Freenome or its Affiliates will obtain, unless impracticable, from each employee and independent contractor who participated in the invention or authorship of any Freenome Technology, assignments of all ownership rights of such employees and independent contractors in such Freenome Technology pursuant to written agreement.

 

11.4. Compliance with Data Security and Privacy Laws. Each Party covenants that in connection with any processing of Personal Data hereunder, it will comply with, and will cause its Affiliates and its and their Sublicensees and Subcontractors to comply with, all applicable Data Protection Laws and provide necessary assistance for the other Party to comply with applicable Data Protection Laws. To the extent that a Party, its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees or Subcontractors access or come into possession of Personal Data in connection with its activities under this Agreement, it will, and will cause its Affiliates and its and their Sublicensees and Subcontractors to, comply with applicable Data Protection Laws to which they may be subject as a result thereof. Each Party will take commercially reasonable efforts to protect the privacy and security of Personal Data in its possession and to prevent (a) unauthorized access to or disclosure, use, or destruction of Personal Data, (b) accidental or unlawful destruction, loss or alteration (including corruption) of or damage to Personal Data, and (c) all other unauthorized or unlawful forms of processing of Personal Data (“Data Breach”). Each Party will further maintain, and ensure that its Affiliates and its and their Sublicensees and Subcontractors in each case that access or come into possession of Personal Data in connection with their activities under this Agreement maintain, a commercially reasonable program for protecting against Data Breaches of Personal Data in its possession pursuant to activities under this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, with respect to all activities performed by or on behalf of a Party under this Agreement, such Party will, and will ensure that its Affiliates and its and their Sublicensees and Subcontractors in each case that access or come into possession of Personal Data in connection with their activities under this Agreement, implement reasonable safeguards and access controls for Personal Data.

 

11.5. Disclosure Letter. At any one time prior to the Outside Date or Antitrust Clearance Date (whichever is earlier), [***].

 

11.6. Warranty Disclaimer.

 

11.6.1. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR EXTENDS ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE OTHER PARTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PATENTS, KNOW-HOW, MATERIALS, PRODUCT, GOODS, SERVICES, RIGHTS OR OTHER SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL OF THE FOREGOING.
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11.6.2. EACH PARTY EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT, DESPITE THE EFFORTS AND OBLIGATIONS REQUIRED BY THIS AGREEMENT WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A DEVELOPMENT MILESTONE EVENT OR NET SALES OF COLLABORATION PRODUCT, SUCH EVENT OR NET SALES OF COLLABORATION PRODUCT MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED AND FREENOME, IN THAT CASE, WOULD NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE SUCH FURTHER PAYMENTS HEREUNDER. ANY DEVELOPMENT MILESTONE PAYMENT OR ROYALTIES ARE CONTINGENT UPON SATISFACTION OF THE CONDITIONS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, WHICH MAY NOT BE SATISFIED. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN (BUT WITHOUT WAIVING THE IMPLIED COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING), EXACT WILL BE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO USE ITS COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORTS, BEST EFFORTS OR ANY OTHER STANDARD OF DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO SATISFYING THE CONDITIONS TO ANY PAYMENT HEREUNDER.

 

Article 12 
Indemnification; Limitation of Liability; Insurance

 

12.1. Indemnification by Freenome. Freenome will indemnify, hold harmless and defend Exact, its Affiliates, its and their Sublicensees and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives (each, an “Exact Indemnitee”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, taxes (including penalties and interest) fees and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) resulting from any claims, suits, proceedings or causes of action brought by a Third Party (each, a “Claim”) against such Exact Indemnitees to the extent arising out of or resulting from:

 

(a) any breach of, or inaccuracy in, any representation or warranty made by Freenome in this Agreement, or any breach or violation of any covenant or agreement of Freenome in this Agreement;

 

(b) the gross negligence, willful misconduct or fraud of Freenome, its Affiliates, its or their Sublicensees or its or their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives in the performance of Freenome’s obligations under this Agreement; or

 

(c) the Development, Manufacture, Commercialization or Exploitation of any Collaboration Product or MCED Product by or on behalf of Freenome or any of its Affiliates or Sublicensees.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Freenome will have no obligation to indemnify the Exact Indemnitees to the extent that the Losses arise out of or result from matters described under Section 12.2 (Indemnification by Exact).

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12.2. Indemnification by Exact. Exact will indemnify, hold harmless and defend Freenome, its Affiliates, its and their Sublicensees and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives (each, a “Freenome Indemnitee”) from and against any and all Losses resulting from any Claims against such Freenome Indemnitees to the extent arising out of or resulting from:

 

(a) any breach of, or inaccuracy in, any representation or warranty made by Exact in this Agreement, or any breach or violation of any covenant or agreement of Exact in this Agreement;

 

(b) the gross negligence, willful misconduct or fraud of Exact, its Affiliates, its Sublicensees or its or their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives in the performance of Exact’s obligations or exercise of its rights under this Agreement; or

 

(c) the Development, Manufacture, Commercialization or Exploitation of any Collaboration Product by or on behalf of Exact or any of its Affiliates or Sublicensees (in each case other than by Freenome or its Affiliates).

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Exact will have no obligation to indemnify the Freenome Indemnitees to the extent that the Losses arise out of or result from matters described under Section 12.1 (Indemnification by Freenome).

 

12.3. Indemnification Procedure.

 

12.3.1. Notice. The Party entitled to indemnification under this Article 12 (Indemnification; Limitation of Liability; Insurance) (an “Indemnified Party”) will notify the Party responsible for such indemnification (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing promptly upon being notified of or having knowledge of any Claim asserted or threatened against the Indemnified Party that could give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement; provided that the failure to give such notice will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnity obligation hereunder except to the extent that such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party.

 

12.3.2. Indemnifying Party’s Right to Defend. The Indemnifying Party will defend, at its sole cost and expense, any such Claim by all appropriate proceedings; provided that the Indemnifying Party may not enter into any compromise or settlement unless (a) such compromise or settlement imposes only a monetary obligation on the Indemnifying Party and which includes as an unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff of the Indemnified Party a release from all liability in respect of such claim; or (b) the Indemnified Party consents to such compromise or settlement, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld unless such compromise or settlement involves or requires (i) any admission of legal wrongdoing by the Indemnified Party, (ii) any payment by the Indemnified Party that is not indemnified under this Agreement, (iii) the imposition of any equitable relief against the Indemnified Party or (iv) the admission of invalidity of any Patent Right controlled by the Indemnified Party (in which case, (i) through (iv), the Indemnified Party may withhold its consent to such settlement in its sole discretion).
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12.3.3. Indemnified Party’s Right to Defend. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume control of the defense of a Claim, then the Indemnified Party will have the right, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, upon at least [***] Business Days’ prior written notice to the Indemnifying Party of its intent to do so, to undertake the defense of such Claim for the account of the Indemnifying Party (with counsel reasonably selected by the Indemnified Party); provided that the Indemnified Party will keep the Indemnifying Party apprised of all material developments with respect to such Claim. The Indemnified Party may not enter into any compromise or settlement without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

12.3.4. Cooperation. The Indemnified Party will cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and may participate in, but not control, any defense or settlement of any Claim controlled by the Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Section 12.3 (Indemnification Procedure) and will bear its own costs and expenses with respect to such participation; provided that the Indemnifying Party will bear such costs and expenses if counsel for the Indemnifying Party reasonably determines that such counsel may not properly represent both the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party.

 

12.4. Limitation of Liability. NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE EXERCISE OF ITS RIGHTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, OR ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, REGARDLESS OF ANY NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR DAMAGES THAT ARISE AS A RESULT OF (A) A PARTY’S FRAUD, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, (B) A PARTY’S BREACH OF ARTICLE 10 (CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLICATION) OR SECTION 11.4 (COMPLIANCE WITH DATA SECURITY OR PRIVACY LAWS) OR FREENOME’S BREACH OF SECTION 7.1.3 (COMMERCIALIZATION LICENSE – APPROVED COLLABORATION PRODUCTS) OR (C) A PARTY’S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER.

 

12.5. Insurance. Each Party will obtain and maintain insurance during the Term, and for a period of at least [***] years thereafter for any claims made, policies, in an amount appropriate for its business and products of the type that are the subject of this Agreement and for its obligations under this Agreement. Specifically, each Party will maintain (a) worker’s compensation insurance with statutory limits in compliance with the worker’s compensation laws of the state or states in which such Party has employees in the Territory, (b) employer’s liability coverage with a minimum limit of [***] per occurrence; (c) Clinical Trial insurance with a minimum limit of [***] and (d) general liability insurance with a minimum limit of [***] per occurrence and [***] in the aggregate, to be met by a combination of primary and excess limits. Upon request, a Party will provide the other Party with evidence of the existence and maintenance of such insurance coverage. Each Party will notify the other Party [***] days in advance of cancelation of any such insurance. All such insurances under this Section 12.5 (Insurance) will be provided by a company or companies licensed to do business in United States having a financial rating of not less than A-Viii in the most current edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide.

 

Article 13 
Term and Termination

 

13.1. Term. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Section 7.1.3 (Commercialization License – Approved Collaboration Products), which is only effective as of the Exclusive License Effective Date), this Agreement will be effective as of the Effective Date and, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Article 13 (Term and Termination) or Section 14.4 (Outside Date), will continue on a Collaboration Product-by-Collaboration Product basis until the expiration of the Royalty Term applicable to such Collaboration Product (the “Term”). Upon expiration of the Royalty Term for a Collaboration Product, the licenses granted from Freenome to Exact in Section 7.1 (License Grant to Exact) with respect to such Collaboration Product will become fully paid, irrevocable and perpetual.
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13.2. Exact Termination upon Specific Events. Subject to Section 13.7.7 (Wind Down; Transition Support), Exact may terminate this Agreement in its entirety at any time upon [***] days’ prior written notice to Freenome, if any of the following events occurs and Exact provides such notice no later than [***] days after Exact first obtains actual knowledge that Exact has a termination right under the applicable subsection:

 

(a) any material FDA safety-related communication or alert is issued for any Collaboration Product;

 

(b) a Collaboration Product meeting or within the applicable Confidence Interval of the V1 Collaboration Product Standards has not received, as of [***], First-Line FDA Approval for the Target Population;

 

(c) the JSC has not determined that a Laboratory Technology Transfer Completion has occurred, as of [***], with respect to a Collaboration Product meeting at least [***] Specificity, [***] Sensitivity for colorectal cancer and [***] Sensitivity for advanced adenoma;

 

(d) a second Collaboration Product has not received, as of [***], First-Line FDA Approval for the Target Population;

 

(e) Development Milestone Event #3 (as set forth in Table 8.2.1 (Development Milestone Payments; General)) has not occurred as of [***]; or

 

(f) the Gross Margin for any Collaboration Product has not attained or exceeded [***] as of [***].

 

13.3. Freenome Termination upon Specific Events. Subject to Section 13.7.7 (Wind Down; Transition Support), Freenome may terminate this Agreement in its entirety at any time upon [***] days’ prior written notice to Exact in the case of Section 13.3.1 (Freenome Termination upon Specific Events) or Section 13.3.2 (Freenome Termination upon Specific Events) and [***] days’ prior written notice in the case of Section 13.3.3 (Freenome Termination upon Specific Events), if the following event occurs and Freenome provides such notice no later than [***] days after Freenome first obtains actual knowledge that Freenome has such termination right:

 

13.3.1. Exact and its Affiliates cease all Commercialization activities for all [***], provided that Exact will have an opportunity to cure such inactivity or dispute such inactivity as if such inactivity were a material breach in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 13.6 (Termination for Material Breach), applied mutatis mutandis.
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13.3.2. Exact or any of its Affiliates engages in (or causes or directs any Third Party to engage in) any Patent Challenge with respect to any Freenome Patent Right in the Field in the Territory; provided that with respect to any Patent Challenge by any Affiliate, Freenome will not have the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 13.3.2 (Freenome Termination upon Specific Events) if, within [***] days after Freenome’s notice to Exact, Exact causes such Patent Challenge to be terminated or dismissed; and provided, further, that this Section 13.3.2 (Freenome Termination upon Specific Events) will not apply to, and Freenome may not terminate this Agreement (and Exact shall have no liability) with respect to [***].

 

13.3.3. [***]

 

13.4. Termination for Convenience. Following the earlier of (a) achievement of Development Milestone Event #2 and (b) January 1, 2028, Exact may terminate this Agreement in its entirety (for all Collaboration Products) in its sole discretion at any time upon [***] days’ prior written notice to Freenome.
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13.5. Termination for Bankruptcy. Either Party may terminate this Agreement in its entirety upon providing written notice to the other Party on or after the time that such other Party makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, files an insolvency petition in bankruptcy, petitions for or acquiesces in the appointment of any receiver, trustee or similar officer to liquidate or conserve its business or any substantial part of its assets, commences under the laws of any jurisdiction any proceeding involving its insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, adjustment of debt, dissolution, liquidation or any other similar proceeding for the release of financially distressed debtors, or becomes a party to any proceeding or action of the type described above, and such proceeding or action remains un-dismissed or un-stayed for a period of more than [***] days. In the case of any involuntary bankruptcy proceeding, such right to terminate will only become effective if the non-terminating Party consents to the involuntary bankruptcy or such proceeding is not dismissed within [***] days after the filing thereof.

 

13.5.1. Section 365(n). All rights and licenses granted under or pursuant to this Agreement are, and will otherwise be deemed to be, for purposes of Section 365(n) of Title 11 of the United States Code and other similar laws in any jurisdiction outside the U.S. (collectively, the “Bankruptcy Laws”), licenses of rights to “intellectual property” as defined under the Bankruptcy Laws. If a case is commenced during the Term by or against a Party under Bankruptcy Laws then, unless and until this Agreement is rejected as provided pursuant to such Bankruptcy Laws, such Party (in any capacity, including debtor-in-possession) and its successors and assigns (including a Title 11 trustee) will perform all the obligations in this Agreement intended to be performed by such Party. If a case is commenced during the Term by or against a Party under the Bankruptcy Laws, this Agreement is rejected as provided for under the Bankruptcy Laws, and the other Party elects to retain its rights hereunder as provided for under the Bankruptcy Laws, then the bankrupt Party (in any capacity, including debtor-in-possession) and its successors and assigns (including a Title 11 trustee), will provide to the non-bankrupt Party copies of all Patent Rights, Know-How and intellectual property necessary for the non-bankrupt Party to prosecute, maintain and enjoy its rights under the terms of this Agreement. All rights, powers and remedies of the non-bankrupt Party as provided herein are in addition to and not in substitution for all other rights, powers and remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity (including the Bankruptcy Laws) in the event of the commencement of a case by or against the bankrupt Party under the Bankruptcy Laws. In particular, it is the intention and understanding of the Parties to this Agreement that the rights granted to each Party under this Section 13.5 (Termination for Bankruptcy) are essential to such Party’s respective businesses and the Parties acknowledge that damages are not an adequate remedy in the event of any termination described in this Section 13.5 (Termination for Bankruptcy).

 

13.5.2. Cumulative Remedies. All rights, powers and remedies of each Party provided in this Section 13.5 (Termination for Bankruptcy) are in addition to and not in substitution for any other rights, powers and remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity (including the U.S. Bankruptcy Code) in the event of the commencement of a case under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code with respect the other Party. The Parties intend the following rights to extend to the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law, and to be enforceable under U.S. Bankruptcy Code Section 365(n):

 

(a) the right of access to any intellectual property rights (and all embodiments thereof) of a Party, or any Third Party with whom a Party contracts to perform any obligation of it (or its Affiliates) under this Agreement; and

 

(b) the right to contract directly with any Third Party to complete the contracted work.

 

13.6. Termination for Material Breach.

 

13.6.1. By Exact. Exact may terminate this Agreement in its entirety if Freenome or any of its Affiliates has materially breached this Agreement, subject to the notice, Cure Period and dispute resolution procedures set forth in this Section 13.6 (Termination for Material Breach).
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13.6.2. By Freenome. Freenome may terminate this Agreement (a) with respect to one or more Collaboration Products if Exact or any of its Affiliates has materially breached this Agreement with respect to such Collaboration Product or (b) in its entirety in the event Exact or its Affiliate has materially breached this Agreement as a whole or with respect to all Collaboration Products, in each case of the foregoing ((a) and (b)) subject to the notice, Cure Period and dispute resolution procedures set forth in this Section 13.6 (Termination for Material Breach).

 

13.6.3. Process for Termination. If a Party (the “Breaching Party”) materially breaches this Agreement, then the other Party (the “Non-Breaching Party”) may give written notice to the Breaching Party identifying such alleged material breach in sufficient detail to put the Breaching Party on notice of such material breach, and to give the Breaching Party the opportunity to cure such material breach within [***] days after delivery of such notice (the “Cure Period”). Any termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 13.6.3 (Process for Termination) will become effective at the end of the Cure Period, unless the Breaching Party has cured any such material breach prior to the expiration of such Cure Period or, if such material breach is not susceptible to cure within the Cure Period, then the Cure Period will be extended so long as (i) the Breaching Party has provided to the Non-Breaching Party a written plan that is reasonably calculated to effect a cure of such material breach within the original Cure Period, (ii) such plan is accepted by the Non-Breaching Party (such acceptance not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), and (iii) the Breaching Party commits to and diligently carries out such plan as provided to the Non-Breaching Party, provided that, in no event will the Cure Period be extended to more than a total of [***] days. The right of either Party to terminate this Agreement as provided in this Section 13.6.3 (Process for Termination) will not be affected in any way by such Party’s waiver of or failure to take action with respect to any previous breach under this Agreement.

 

13.6.4. Disputes Regarding Material Breach. If the Parties reasonably and in good faith disagree as to whether there has been a material breach of this Agreement, then the Breaching Party that disputes whether there has been a material breach may contest the allegation in accordance with Section 15.3 (Dispute Resolution), and the Cure Period will toll upon the initiation of such dispute resolution procedures. If, as a result of such dispute resolution process, it is determined pursuant to Section 15.3 (Dispute Resolution) that the Breaching Party committed a material breach of this Agreement, then the Cure Period will resume and if the Breaching Party does not cure such material breach within the remainder of the Cure Period (as such Cure Period may be extended pursuant to Section 13.6.3 (Process for Termination) above), then this Agreement will terminate effective as of the expiration of such Cure Period. This Agreement will remain in full force and effect during the pendency of any such dispute resolution proceeding and the Cure Period. Any such dispute resolution proceeding will not suspend any obligations of either Party hereunder, and each Party will use reasonable efforts to mitigate any damage. Any payments that are made by one Party to the other Party pursuant to this Agreement pending resolution of the Dispute will be promptly refunded if it is determined pursuant to Section 15.3 (Dispute Resolution) that such payments are to be refunded by one Party to the other Party. If, as a result of such dispute resolution proceeding, it is determined that the Breaching Party did not commit such material breach (or such material breach was cured in accordance with this Section 13.6 (Termination for Material Breach)), then no termination of this Agreement will be effective, and this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
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13.7. Effects of Termination Generally. Upon termination (but not expiration) of this Agreement in whole or with respect to one or more Terminated Products, in addition to the other rights and remedies that may be available to either of the Parties under this Agreement, the following will apply:

 

13.7.1. Termination of Licenses. As of the effective date of termination of this Agreement, all licenses granted under Section 7.1 (License Grants to Exact) and Section 7.2(b) (License Grant to Freenome) with respect to the Terminated Products will terminate, and all sublicenses granted by a Party or its Affiliates pursuant to Section 7.4 (Sublicensing Terms) with respect to the Terminated Products will also terminate.

 

13.7.2. Sublicensees. Upon the request of any Sublicensee of Exact that is not an Affiliate or Subcontractor of Exact and is not then in breach of its sublicense agreement or the terms of this Agreement applicable to such Sublicensee, Freenome will enter into a direct license with such Sublicensee on the same terms as this Agreement, taking into account any difference in license scope, territory and duration of sublicense grant (each, a “New License Agreement”). [***].

 

13.7.3. Return of Confidential Information. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement with respect to a Terminated Product, the Receiving Party will return or destroy (the option being the Receiving Party’s) all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party related to such Terminated Product, as applicable, that is in the Receiving Party’s possession or control, except that the Receiving Party will have the right to retain a copy of tangible Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for legal archival purposes.

 

13.7.4. Termination of Payment Obligations. All payment obligations hereunder will terminate, other than those that are accrued and unpaid as of the effective date of such termination, except that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Development Milestone Payments will not accrue if achieved as of or after the date of notice of any termination under this Agreement.

 

13.7.5. Inventory and Laboratory Services. Exact will have the right to sell or otherwise dispose of Terminated Products on hand at the time of such termination or in the process of Manufacturing, and finish completion of laboratory services for Terminated Products submitted to Exact prior to the effective date of termination.

 

13.7.6. License to Exact-Funded Technology. As of the effective date of any termination of this Agreement, Freenome hereby grants to Exact a non-exclusive, worldwide, fully paid up, royalty free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable (in multiple-tiers), transferable right and license to use and practice the Exact-Funded Technology for any and all purposes.
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13.7.7. Wind Down; Transition Support. The Parties will promptly wind down and terminate all activities under the Development Plan as promptly as possible after notice of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of any termination of this Agreement by Exact following first achievement of First-Line FDA Approval pursuant to Section 13.2 (Exact Termination upon Specific Events) or Section 13.4 (Termination for Convenience) or by Freenome pursuant to Section 13.3 (Freenome Termination upon Specific Events), Section 13.5 (Termination for Bankruptcy) or Section 13.6 (Termination for Material Breach), upon written request from Freenome to Exact provided no later than [***] days following the effective date of termination, unless prohibited by Applicable Law, [***] such period not to exceed [***] months from the effective date of the termination.

 

13.8. Alternative Remedy in Lieu of Termination. If Exact has the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 13.5 (Termination for Bankruptcy) or Section 13.6 (Termination for Material Breach), subject to Section 13.6.4 (Disputes Regarding Material Breach), then in lieu of terminating this Agreement Exact may, in its sole discretion, exercise an alternative remedy as follows, which will constitute its sole and exclusive remedy if so exercised:

 

13.8.1. Exact may retain all of its licenses and other rights granted under this Agreement, subject to all of its payment and other obligations, provided that (a) any then-unearned Development Milestone Payments payable thereafter under this Agreement will be reduced by [***] effective from and after the delivery of the applicable notice of breach, (b) all Royalty rates will be reduced by [***] effective from and after the delivery of the applicable notice of breach, and (c) Exact’s obligations under Section 5.3 (Diligence Obligations) will terminate; and

 

13.8.2. any Confidential Information of Exact provided to Freenome pursuant to this Agreement will be promptly returned to Exact or destroyed, and Exact will be released from its ongoing disclosure and information exchange obligations with respect to Development and Commercialization following the date of such election.

 

For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in this Section 13.8 (Alternative Remedy in Lieu of Termination), if Exact exercises the alternative remedy set forth above in this Section 13.8 (Alternate Remedy in Lieu of Termination), then all rights and obligations of both Parties under this Agreement will continue unaffected, unless and until this Agreement is subsequently terminated by either Party pursuant to this Article 13 (Term and Termination). In addition, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, if Freenome disputes the allegation of a material breach pursuant to Section 13.6.4 (Disputes Regarding Material Breach), and it is determined, as a result of the dispute resolution process set forth in Section 15.3 (Dispute Resolution), that Exact has the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 13.6 (Termination for Material Breach) based on the uncured material breach by Freenome or pursuant to Section 13.5 (Termination for Bankruptcy), then the adjustments of Development Milestone Payments contemplated by this Section 13.8 (Alternative Remedy in Lieu of Termination) will be deemed effective since the date of notice of the applicable material breach, and Exact will have the right to credit any overpayment that has been made during the dispute resolution process against future payments payable to Freenome.

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13.9. Survival. In addition to the termination consequences set forth in Section 13.7 (Effects of Termination Generally), the following provisions will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason: Article 1 (Definitions) (for the purposes of interpreting this Agreement); Section 3.3 (Development Costs) (to the extent applicable to payments incurred prior to termination or expiration); Section 3.6 (Records and Compliance); Section 5.5 (Billing of Third Parties) (to the extent applicable to payments incurred prior to termination or expiration); Section 5.9 (Branding) (last sentence only); Section 7.2 (License Grant to Freenome); Article 8 (Payments) (to the extent applicable to payments incurred prior to termination or expiration); Section 9.1 (Ownership); Article 10 (Confidentiality and Publication) (for the length of time set forth therein); Section 11.4 (Compliance with Data Security and Privacy Laws) (with respect to Patient Data of the other Party); Article 12 (Indemnification; Limitation of Liability; Insurance) (with respect to Section 12.5 (Insurance), for the length of time set forth therein); Section 13.1 (with respect to the last sentence only upon expiration); Section 13.7 (Effects of Termination Generally); this Section 13.9 (Survival); and Article 15 (Miscellaneous). Expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason will not relieve the Parties of any liability or obligation which accrued hereunder prior to the effective date of such termination or expiration, nor preclude either Party from pursuing all rights and remedies it may have hereunder or at law or in equity, with respect to any breach of this Agreement.

 

Article 14 
ANTITRUST CLEARANCE; COOPERATION AND EFFORTS

 

14.1. Antitrust Clearance Date. The “Antitrust Clearance Date” will occur on the date on which all of the following conditions have been met, unless either Party exercises its termination right under Section 14.4 (Outside Date) at any time prior to the Antitrust Clearance Date: (a) the Parties will have complied with all applicable requirements of all Antitrust Laws, including the HSR Act; (b) the waiting period under the HSR Act will have expired or earlier been terminated; (c) no judicial or administrative proceeding opposing consummation of all or any part of this Agreement will be pending; (d) no Applicable Law, order or injunction (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) prohibiting consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any material portion hereof will be in effect; and (e) no investigation brought by a Governmental Authority is pending that would reasonably be expected to lead to any of the foregoing in clauses (c) or (d) hereof that would be material in the context of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (collectively, (a)-(e), “HSR Conditions”).

 

14.2. HSR Filings. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, Exact and Freenome will (a) make or cause to be made any registrations, declarations and filings required of such Party under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act of 1976, as amended, along with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (“HSR Act”) with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (“Required Filings”) promptly after the Effective Date and in no event later than [***] Business Days from the Effective Date, and any filing fees associated therewith shall be paid by Exact and such initial filings from Exact and Freenome will request early termination of any applicable waiting period under the HSR Act, (b) with the exception of one pull and refile of the filing made under the HSR Act, not extend any waiting period under the HSR Act or enter into any agreement with any Governmental Authority not to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except with the prior written consent of the other Party, and (c) subject to Applicable Law, furnish to the other Party as promptly as reasonably practicable all information required for any application or other filing to be made by the other Party pursuant to the HSR Act in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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14.3. Cooperation.

 

14.3.1. General. Each of the Parties will use commercially reasonable efforts, and cooperate with the other Party, to obtain the HSR Conditions for this Agreement as promptly as reasonably practicable, and will keep each other apprised of the status of any communications with, and any inquiries or requests for additional information from, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, or any other Governmental Authority (“Antitrust Agency”) related to this Agreement in connection with antitrust matters. The Parties will instruct their respective counsel to coordinate and cooperate with each other to facilitate and expedite the identification and resolution of any such issues and, consequently, the expiration of the applicable HSR Act waiting period as early as reasonably practicable. In the context of this Section 14.3 (Cooperation), commercially reasonable efforts include counsel’s undertaking: (a) to reasonably keep each other informed of communications received from and submitted to personnel of an Antitrust Agency relating to this Agreement, including by furnishing to the other Party’s counsel such necessary information and reasonable assistance as such Party may reasonably request in connection with its preparation of any filing or submission that is necessary under the HSR Act and promptly furnishing an Antitrust Agency any information requested in connection with such filings (subject to reasonable redactions for privilege and confidentiality concerns); (b) to confer with each other regarding appropriate contacts with, and response to, personnel of any Antitrust Agency and consider in good faith the views of the other Party, allowing the other Party to review any proposed material written communications in advance and including all reasonable additions, deletions or changes suggested by the other Party; (c) to not agree to participate in any substantive meeting or discussion with any Antitrust Agency in respect of any filings, investigation or inquiry concerning this Agreement unless such Party consults with the other Party in advance and, to the extent permitted by such Antitrust Agency, gives the other Party the opportunity to attend and participate thereat. Without limitation to the foregoing, Exact shall control and lead (with prior notice to and consultation of Freenome, and taking Freenome’s views into account in good faith) all communications and strategy relating to any process under the HSR Act or any Antitrust Laws and with respect to any other approval required from a Governmental Authority under any Applicable Law for the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

 

14.3.2. Each Party will be responsible for its own costs and expenses (including costs and expenses of its own legal and other advice) in relation to the Required Filings and satisfaction of the HSR Conditions (other than Exact’s payment of Freenome’s filing fees under the HSR Act).

 

14.3.3. Each Party will use commercially reasonable efforts to take such actions as may be required under any Antitrust Laws in order to satisfy the HSR Conditions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the term “commercially reasonable efforts” does not require each Party to: (a) offer, negotiate, commit to or effect, by consent decree, hold separate order, trust or otherwise, the sale, divestiture, license or other disposition of any capital stock, assets, rights, products or businesses of such Party or its Affiliates, (b) agree to any restrictions on, or changes to, the activities of such Party or its Affiliates under this Agreement, (c) pay any material amount or take any other action to prevent, effect the dissolution of, vacate, or lift any decree, order, judgment, injunction, temporary restraining order or other order in any suit or proceeding that would otherwise have the effect of preventing or delaying the Antitrust Clearance Date, or (d) litigate or contest, administratively or in court, any ruling, order, or other action by any Antitrust Agency.
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14.3.4. Exact shall not, and shall cause its respective subsidiaries not to, acquire or agree to acquire, by merging with or into or consolidating with, any Third Party corporation, partnership, association or other business organization or division thereof that is developing or maintaining a CRC Blood Product that is not otherwise Controlled by Exact as of the Effective Date, in each case, if the entering into of a definitive agreement relating to, or the consummation of such acquisition, merger, or consolidation would reasonably be expected to impose any material delay in the obtaining of, or materially increase the risk of not obtaining the HSR Conditions for this Agreement.

 

14.4. Outside Date. This Agreement will terminate (a) at the election of either Party, immediately upon written notice to the other Party, if the U.S. Federal Trade Commission or the U.S. Department of Justice seeks a permanent injunction under applicable antitrust and non-competition laws against Exact or Freenome to enjoin the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; or (b) at the election of Exact or Freenome, immediately upon written notice to the other Party, in the event that the Antitrust Clearance Date will not have occurred on or prior to [***] days after the effective date of the Required Filings (“Outside Date”); provided, however, that Exact may elect in its sole discretion to extend the Outside Date until the later of (i) an additional [***] days if at the end of such period, either Party is subject to a pending action, proceeding or investigation brought by a Governmental Authority related to Antitrust Laws or any of the Required Filings, or (ii) the date of First-Line FDA Approval for any Collaboration Product (but not beyond [***]). In the event of such termination, this Agreement will be of no further force and effect.

 

14.5. Exclusive License Effectiveness Date. In the event that the Parties reasonably anticipate that First-Line FDA Approval for the first Collaboration Product will not occur within [***] days following the Antitrust Clearance Date, the Parties will confer with one another in good faith regarding re-filing of Required Filings.

 

Article 15 
Miscellaneous

 

15.1. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any interest hereunder will be assignable by a Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, except [***]. Each Party will promptly notify the other Party of any assignment or transfer under the provisions of Section 15.1 (Assignment). This Agreement will be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Parties and the name of a Party appearing herein will be deemed to include the names of such Party’s successors and permitted assigns to the extent necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement. Any assignment not in accordance with this Section 15.1 (Assignment) will be null, void and of no legal effect.
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15.2. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all claims arising under or in connection therewith, will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles thereof. The provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Agreement or any subject matter hereof.

 

15.3. Dispute Resolution.

 

15.3.1. Exclusive Dispute Resolution Mechanism. The Parties agree that, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement (including under Section 2.4.2 (Final Decision-Making Authority)), the procedures set forth in this Section 15.3 (Dispute Resolution) will be the exclusive mechanism for resolving any dispute, controversy or claim between the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement (whether based on contract, tort or otherwise) (each, a “Dispute”).

 

15.3.2. Resolution by Executive Officers. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 15.3.2 (Resolution by Executive Officers) or as provided in Section 15.3.4 (Preliminary Injunctions), in the event of any Dispute, the Parties will first attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation and consultation between themselves. In the event that such Dispute is not resolved on an informal basis within [***] Business Days, the Dispute will, by written notice from one Party to the other Party, be referred to the Executive Officers of each Party for attempted resolution by good faith negotiation within [***] days after such notice is received. Each Party may, in its sole discretion, seek resolution of any and all Disputes that are not resolved under this Section 15.3.2 (Resolution by Executive Officers) in accordance with Section 15.3.3 (Litigation).

 

15.3.3. Litigation. With the exception of legal actions, proceedings or claims described in Section 15.3.4 (Preliminary Injunctions) and Section 15.3.5 (Patent and Trademark Disputes) below, any legal action or proceedings to resolve a Dispute that was subject to and not resolved under Section 15.3.2 (Resolution by Executive Officers) will be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction, federal or state, located in New York, New York, and in no other jurisdiction. Each Party hereby irrevocably consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in, and irrevocably agrees to service of process issued or authorized by, any such court in any such action or proceeding. The Parties hereby irrevocably waive any objection which they may now have or hereafter have to the laying of venue in the federal or state courts of New York in any such action or proceeding, and hereby irrevocably waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that any such action or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. The Parties hereby agree that any final judgment rendered by any such federal or state court of New York in any action or proceeding involving any Dispute, from which no appeal can be or is taken, may be enforced by the prevailing Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE AND FOREGO ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

 

15.3.4. Preliminary Injunctions. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, in the event of an actual or threatened breach of a Party’s covenants or obligations under this Agreement, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis.
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15.3.5. Patent and Trademark Disputes. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, any and all issues regarding the scope, construction, validity and enforceability of any Patent Right or Trademark relating to a Collaboration Product will be determined in a court or other tribunal, as the case may be, of competent jurisdiction under the applicable patent or trademark laws of the country in which such Patent Rights or Trademarks were granted or arose.

 

15.4. Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement, including its Schedules and Exhibits, contains the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous and contemporaneous arrangements with respect to the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral, including the CDA. In the event of any inconsistency between the Development Plan and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement will prevail. This Agreement may be amended, or any term hereof modified or waived, only by a written instrument duly-executed by authorized representatives of both Parties. For clarity, the Schedules attached hereto (but not Exhibits) may be amended, or any term thereof modified, only by a written instrument duly-executed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

 

15.5. Severability. If any provision or portion thereof in this Agreement is for any reason held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, then the same will not affect any other portion of this Agreement and its validity, as it is the intent of the Parties that this Agreement will be construed in such fashion as to maintain its existence, validity and enforceability to the greatest extent possible. In any such event, this Agreement will be construed as if such provision or portion thereof had never been contained in this Agreement, and there will be deemed substituted therefore such provision as will most nearly carry out the intent of the Parties as expressed in this Agreement to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law.

 

15.6. Headings. The captions to the Sections hereof are not a part of this Agreement, but are merely for convenience to assist in locating and reading the several Sections hereof.

 

15.7. Waiver of Rule of Construction. Each Party has had the opportunity to consult with counsel in connection with the review, drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. Accordingly, the rule of construction that any ambiguity in this Agreement will be construed against the drafting Party will not apply.

 

15.8. Interpretation. Except where the context expressly requires otherwise, (a) the use of any gender herein will be deemed to encompass references to either or both genders, and the use of the singular will be deemed to include the plural (and vice versa); (b) the words “include”, “includes” and “including” will be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation” and will not be interpreted to limit the provision to which it relates; (c) the word “will” will be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall” and vice versa; (d) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein will be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein); (e) any reference herein to any Person will be construed to include the Person’s successors and assigns; (f) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import, will be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety, as the context requires, and not to any particular provision hereof; (g) all references herein to Sections, Schedules or Exhibits will be construed to refer to sections, schedules or exhibits of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Schedules and Exhibits hereto; (h) the word “notice” means notice in writing (whether or not specifically stated) and will include notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement; (i) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties, or any committee hereunder “agree,” “consent” or “approve” or the like will require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise (but excluding e-mail and instant messaging); (j) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division thereof, will be deemed to include the then-current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof; (k) the term “or” will be interpreted in the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term “and/or” unless preceded by the word “either” or other language indicating the subjects of the conjunction are, or are intended to be, mutually exclusive; and (l) unless otherwise specified, “day” means a calendar day.
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15.9. No Implied Waivers; Rights Cumulative. The failure of either Party to require performance by the other Party of any of that other Party’s obligations under this Agreement will in no manner affect the right of such Party to enforce the same at a later time. No waiver by any Party of any condition, or of the breach of any provision, term, representation or warranty contained in this Agreement will be deemed to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such condition or breach, or of any other condition or of the breach of any other provision, term, representation or warranty hereof. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the remedies provided in this Agreement are not exclusive and the Party suffering from a breach or default of this Agreement may pursue all other remedies, both legal and equitable, alternatively, or cumulatively.

 

15.10. Notices. All notices which are required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and sufficient if delivered personally, sent by email with confirmation of receipt, sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

 

If to Freenome, to:

Freenome Holdings, Inc.

Genesis Marina

3300 Marina Boulevard

Brisbane, CA 94005

Attention: Chief Executive Officer

Email: [***]

With a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:

Freenome Holdings, Inc.

Genesis Marina

3300 Marina Boulevard

Brisbane, CA 94005

Attention: Senior Vice President, Legal

Email: [***]

 

Goodwin Procter LLP

601 Marshall St.

Redwood City, CA 94063

Attention: Shane Albright

Email: salbright@goodwinlaw.com

   
If to Exact, to:

Exact Sciences Corporation

5505 Endeavor Lane

Madison, WI 53719

Attention: [***]

Email: [***]

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With a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:

Exact Sciences Corporation

5505 Endeavor Lane

Madison, WI 53719

Attention: General Counsel

Email: [***]

 

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower

800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

Attention: Melissa Rones

Email: Melissa.Rones@ropesgray.com

 

or to such other address as the Party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other Party in writing in accordance herewith. Any such notice will be deemed to have been given: (a) when delivered if personally delivered on a Business Day (or if delivered or sent on a non-Business Day, then on the next Business Day); (b) when sent if sent by email on a Business Day (or if sent on a non-Business Day, then on the next Business Day); (c) on the Business Day of receipt if sent by overnight courier; or (d) on the Business Day of receipt if sent by mail.

 

15.11. Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no express or implied Third Party beneficiaries hereunder. The provisions of this Agreement are for the exclusive benefit of the Parties, and no other Person will have any right or claim against any Party by reason of these provisions or be entitled to enforce any of these provisions against any Party, except for the indemnification rights set forth in Article 12 (Indemnification; Limitation of Liability; Insurance) and Section 13.7.2 (Sublicensees).

 

15.12. Force Majeure. Neither Party will be held liable to the other Party nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement for failure or delay in achieving any objective, satisfying any condition, or performing any obligation under this Agreement to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts or events beyond the reasonable control of such Party, including acts of God, embargoes, war, acts of war (whether war be declared or not), terrorism, insurrections, riots, civil commotions, strikes, lockouts, other labor disturbances (other than strikes, lockouts or labor disturbances involving a Party’s own employees), government actions, fire, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, other natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics and quarantines (“Force Majeure”), provided that the affected Party promptly notifies the other Party in writing of any Force Majeure circumstances that may affect its performance under this Agreement and undertakes diligent efforts to (a) avoid, remove, mitigate, and overcome such Force Majeure circumstances and the effects of such occurrence and (b) resume normal performance of its obligations hereunder as soon a reasonably practicable under the circumstances. If the Force Majeure circumstance continues, then, to the extent reasonably possible under the circumstances, the affected Party will update such written notice to the other Party on a bi-weekly basis, or more frequently if requested by the other Party, to provide updated summaries of its mitigation efforts and its estimates of when normal performance under this Agreement will be able to resume.

 

15.13. Independent Parties. It is expressly agreed that Exact and Freenome will be independent contractors and that the relationship between Exact and Freenome will not constitute a partnership, joint venture or agency, and is not intended to be treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes. Exact will not have the authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action, that will be binding on Freenome, without the prior written consent of Freenome, and Freenome will not have the authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action, that will be binding on Exact, without the prior written consent of Exact.
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15.14. Further Assurances. Each of Freenome and Exact agrees to duly execute and deliver, or cause to be duly executed or delivered, such further instruments and do and cause to be done such further acts, including the filing of additional assignments, agreements, documents and instruments, as the other Party may at any time and from time to time reasonably request in connection with this Agreement or to carry out more effectively the provisions and purposes of, or to better assure and confirm unto such other Party its rights and remedies under, this Agreement.

 

15.15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which taken together will be regarded as one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via electronic mail, including Adobe™ Portable Document Format (PDF) or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. Federal ESIGN Act of 2000, and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to be original signatures, will be valid and binding upon the Parties, and, upon delivery, will constitute due execution of this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Collaboration and License Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the Effective Date.

 

  EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
     
  BY: /s/ Kevin Conroy
   
  NAME: Kevin Conroy
   
  TITLE:  Chief Executive Officer
     
  FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
     
  BY: /s/ Aaron Elliot
   
  NAME: Aaron Elliot
   
  TITLE: Chief Executive Officer

 

[Signature Page to Collaboration and License Agreement]

 

 

SCHEDULE 1.40
Confidence Interval

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 1.46
existing crc product

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 1.95
EXISTING FREENOME PATENT RIGHTS

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 1.99
EXISTING FREENOME TRADEMARKS

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 1.102
FTE Rate

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 1.120
knowledge

 

[***]

 

SCHEDULE 1.189
Existing Upstream Agreements

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 1.192
v1 collaboration product standards

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 1.194
v2 collaboration product standards

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 4.7
Right of Reference

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 5.2
Service Schedule

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 5.5.2
Billing of THird Parties

 

[***]

 

 

SCHEDULE 11.2
SCHEDULE OF EXCEPTIONS

 

[***]

 

 

Exhibit A

 

[***]

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.15 

 

THIS NOTE AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF CERTAIN STATES AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED (UNLESS SUCH TRANSFER IS TO AN AFFILIATE) EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR AN EXEMPTION THEREUNDER. OTHER THAN IN CONNECTION WITH A TRANSFER TO AN AFFILIATE, THE ISSUER OF THESE SECURITIES MAY REQUIRE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER THAT SUCH TRANSFER COMPLIES WITH THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT BY THE PURCHASER (AS DEFINED BELOW) AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO DISTRIBUTION OR RESALE.

 

THE TRANSFER OF THIS NOTE AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A CERTAIN NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE PURCHASER AND THE COMPANY (AS DEFINED BELOW).

 

FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.

 

SENIOR UNSECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

$50,000,000 August 12, 2025

 

For value received, Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), hereby promises to pay Exact Sciences Corporation or its assignees (the “Purchaser”), the Repayment Amount (as defined below), including the principal amount of Fifty Million Dollars (US $50,000,000) (the “Principal Amount”), together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, due and payable on the date and in the manner set forth below.

 

This Senior Unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (this “Note”) is issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2025, entered into by the Company and the Purchaser (as the same may from time to time be amended, modified or supplemented or restated, the “Note Purchase Agreement”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given them in the Note Purchase Agreement.

 

1.            Maturity Date. The Repayment Amount (as defined below) shall become due and payable, on August 12, 2030 (the “Maturity Date”).

 

2.            Interest. This Note shall bear interest at the rate of 5.0% per year from August 12, 2025, or from the most recent date to which interest has been paid through the next scheduled Interest Payment Date. Interest shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the last Business Day of each calendar quarter (each such date, an “Interest Payment Date”), commencing on September 30, 2025. “Business Day” means a calendar day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a bank or other public holiday in San Francisco, California or Madison, Wisconsin.

 

3.            Repayment. The amount payable in satisfaction of this Note, as of any given time, shall be equal to the sum of the (a) then outstanding Principal Amount and (b) then accrued but unpaid interest under this Note ((a) and (b), together, the “Repayment Amount). Payment shall be made in lawful money of the United States to the Purchaser at such account in the United States as Purchaser shall designate by written notice to the Company.

 


 

4. Automatic Conversion Terms.

 

(a)           Automatic Conversion. In the event that, while this Note remains outstanding, the Company (i) undergoes a Public Listing (as defined below) and (ii) following such Public Listing, the 10-Day VWAP (as defined below) first exceeds a price that is 1.5x the Original Offer Price (as defined below) ((i) and (ii), collectively, the “Automatic Conversion Trigger”), then (A) the Company will promptly notify the Purchaser in writing of the occurrence of the Automatic Conversion Trigger and (B) the Repayment Amount will be automatically converted into shares of common stock of the Company or its corporate successor (the “Successor Company”) at a price per share equal to 1.5x the Original Offer Price (as defined below).

 

(b) Definitions.

 

10-Day VWAP” means, as of a given date, the volume-weighted average sales price per share of common stock of the Company (or its applicable successor entity), taken to four decimal places, on the applicable securities exchange over the 10-consecutive trading day period immediately preceding such date, as calculated by Bloomberg Financial LP under the function “VWAP” (or, if not available, in another authoritative source reasonably selected by the Purchaser).

 

Company” means, solely for purposes of Sections 4 and 6 of this Note, (x) Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (y) any parent entity of Freenome Holdings, Inc. that undertakes a Public Listing and (z) any subsidiary of the Freenome Holdings, Inc. that undertakes a Public Listing.

 

Conversion Stock” means (a) prior to a Public Listing of the Company, the Company’s then most senior series of preferred stock then issued pursuant to a bona fide financing transaction (in right of liquidation preference), whether now or hereafter authorized, and (b) following a Public Listing of the Company, the shares of common stock of the Company or its Successor Company, as applicable.

 

Conversion Price” means (a) prior to a Public Listing of the Company, the original issue price per share of the Company’s then most senior series of preferred stock issued pursuant to a bona fide financing transaction (in right of liquidation preference), whether now or hereafter authorized (as such original issue price per share may be adjusted for stock splits, recapitalizations, anti-dilution adjustments and the like for such series of preferred stock), or (b) following a Public Listing of the Company, a price per share equal to 1.5x the Original Offer Price (as defined below).

 

Corporate Transaction” means any of the following: (i) the closing of the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, (ii) the consummation of the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another entity (except a merger or consolidation in which the holders of capital stock of the Company immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continue to hold over 50% of the voting power of the capital stock of the Company or the surviving or acquiring entity), or (iii) the closing of the transfer (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise), in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to a Person or group of affiliated Persons (other than an underwriter of the Company’s securities), of the Company’s securities if, after such closing, such Person or group of affiliated Persons would hold more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock of the Company (or the surviving or acquiring entity). Notwithstanding the prior sentence, (A) a transaction shall not constitute a Corporate Transaction if its sole 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 prior to such transaction; (B) the sale of shares of preferred stock in a bona fide financing transaction shall not be deemed a “Corporate Transaction” and (c) a SPAC Transaction shall not be deemed a “Corporate Transaction.”

 

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Original Offer Price” means (i) in the event of a Public Listing where shares of common stock of the Company are sold to the public, the purchase price per share of the common stock sold to the public or (ii) otherwise (e.g., in connection with a SPAC Transaction), the price per share determined for the common stock of the Company or its applicable successor entity in connection with the Public Listing, which in the case of a SPAC Transaction shall be the price per share for common stock of the Company sold in a concurrent financing transaction.

 

Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company, association or other entity.

 

Public Listing” means (i) the closing of the issuance and sale of capital stock of the Company in the Company’s underwritten initial public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or (ii) any other transaction (A) that is not a Corporate Transaction and (B) as a result of which a class of shares of the Company or any successor entity is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including a SPAC Transaction.

 

SPAC Transaction” means a transaction or a series of related transactions by merger, consolidation, share exchange or otherwise of the Company with a publicly traded “special purpose acquisition company” or its subsidiary (collectively, a “SPAC”), immediately following the consummation of which the common stock or share capital of the SPAC or its successor entity is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or another exchange or marketplace.

 

5.            Prepayment. At any time following a Public Listing of the Company, while this Note remains outstanding, the Company may deliver a written notice to the Purchaser electing to prepay this Note in its entirety (such notice, the “Prepayment Notice”). Any such notice must be given at least 15 days in advance of the proposed date of prepayment. If the Purchaser has not exercised its Optional Conversion Right (as defined below) within 15 days following its receipt of the Prepayment Notice, then the Company may pay the Repayment Amount to the Purchaser in its entirety promptly following the end of such 15-day period. Except as set forth in this Section 5, the Repayment Amount may not be prepaid by the Company at any time, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Purchaser.

 

6.            Optional Conversion by Purchaser. At any time while this Note remains outstanding, the Purchaser may elect, by providing written notice thereof to the Company, to receive, in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations under this Note, that number of shares of applicable Conversion Stock obtained by dividing (i) the Repayment Amount by (ii) the applicable Conversion Price, rounded down to the nearest whole share (such right of the Purchaser, the “Optional Conversion Right”).

 

7.             Mechanics of Conversion. Upon conversion of this Note pursuant to the terms hereof, the Purchaser shall surrender this Note, duly endorsed, at the principal offices of the Company or any transfer agent of the Company. At its expense, the Company will, as soon as practicable thereafter, issue and deliver to the Purchaser, at such principal office, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares to which the Purchaser is entitled upon such conversion. Upon conversion of this Note pursuant to the terms of this Note, the Company will be forever released from all of its obligations and liabilities under this Note with regard to that portion of the Repayment Amount being converted, including without limitation the obligation to pay such portion of the Repayment Amount.

 

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8.            Termination of Rights. All rights with respect to this Note shall terminate upon a payment or conversion in full of this Note pursuant to Sections 1, 4, 5 or 6 above, whether or not this Note has been surrendered.

 

9.             Default. Each of the following events shall be an “Event of Default” hereunder:

  

9.1             The Company fails to timely pay any of the Repayment Amount due hereunder for more than thirty (30) days after the date that it becomes due and payable;

 

9.2             The Company or any of its subsidiaries executes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;

 

9.3             The Company or any of its subsidiaries files a petition or action for relief under any bankruptcy, insolvency or moratorium law or any other law for the relief of, or relating to, debtors, now or hereafter in effect, or makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors or takes any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing; and

 

9.4             An involuntary petition is filed against the Company or any of its subsidiaries (unless such petition is dismissed or discharged within 30 days of the filing thereof) under any bankruptcy statute now or hereafter in effect, or a custodian, receiver, trustee, assignee for the benefit of creditors (or other similar official) is appointed to take possession, custody or control of any property of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

 

Subject to the provisions hereof, the Purchaser shall have all rights and may exercise any remedies available to it under law, successively or concurrently. If an Event of Default occurs, the Purchaser may, by notice in writing to the Company, accelerate the Maturity Date and declare this Note to be in default and the Repayment Amount to be immediately due and payable in full, whereupon the Notes shall be repaid in cash.

 

10.          Fractional Shares. No fractional shares shall be issued upon conversion of this Note. In lieu of fractional shares which would otherwise be issuable, the Company shall pay cash equal to the product of such fraction multiplied by the price per share of such securities issued to Purchaser upon such conversion.

 

11.          No Impairment. Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Purchaser in accordance with Section 15 below, the Company will not, by amendment of its certificate of incorporation or bylaws or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of any debt or equity securities (or any securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, such securities) or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed or performed hereunder by the Company, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all the provisions of this Note in order to protect the rights of the Purchaser hereunder against impairment.

 

12.          Highest Lawful Rate. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if, during any period for which interest is computed hereunder, the amount of interest computed on the basis provided for in this Note, together with all fees, charges, and other payments or rights which are treated as interest under applicable law, as provided for herein or in any other document executed in connection herewith, would exceed the amount of such interest computed on the basis of the Highest Lawful Rate (as defined below), the Company shall not be obligated to pay, and the Purchaser shall not be entitled to charge, collect, receive, reserve, or take, interest in excess of the Highest Lawful Rate, and during any such period the interest payable hereunder shall be computed on the basis of the Highest Lawful Rate. “Highest Lawful Rate” means the maximum non-usurious rate of interest, as in effect from time to time, which may be charged, contracted for, reserved, received, or collected by the Purchaser in connection with this Note under applicable law. In accordance with this Section 12, any amounts received in excess of the Highest Lawful Rate shall be applied towards the prepayment of the Principal Amount then outstanding.

 

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13.          Fees for Collection. If an action is instituted by the Purchaser to collect any amounts owed to such Purchaser under this Note, the Company shall pay all costs and expenses of the Purchaser, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, incurred in connection with such action. The Company hereby waives notice of default, presentment or demand for payment, protest or notice of nonpayment or dishonor and all other notices or demands relative to this instrument except those explicitly set forth in this Note and the Note Purchase Agreement. The Company agrees that any delay on the part of the Purchaser in exercising any rights hereunder will not operate as a waiver of such rights. The Purchaser shall not by any act, delay, omission or otherwise be deemed to have waived any of its rights or remedies, and no waiver of any kind shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the party or parties waiving such rights or remedies.

 

14.          Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware as applied to agreements among Delaware residents, made and to be performed entirely within the State of Delaware.

 

15.          Modification; Waiver. Any provision of this Note may be amended or waived only by the written consent of the Company and the Purchaser.

 

16.          Severability. If any provision of this Note is held to be unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be excluded from this Note and the balance of the Note shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

 

17.          Stockholder Status. Nothing contained in this Note shall be construed as conferring upon the Purchaser the right to vote or to receive dividends or to consent or to receive notice as a stockholder in respect of any meeting of stockholders for the election of directors of the Company or of any other matter, or any other rights whatsoever as a stockholder of the Company, prior to conversion hereof.

 

18. Unsecured Obligation. This Note represents an unsecured general obligation of the Company.

 

19.          Tax Treatment. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Note is intended to be characterized as debt for U.S. federal (and applicable state and local) income tax purposes.

 

20.          Assignment. This Note applies to, inures to the benefit of, and binds the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Note or in the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company may not assign its obligations under this Note without the prior written consent of the Purchaser. Any transfer of this Note may be effected only pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement and by surrender of this Note to the Company and reissuance of a new note to the transferee. The Purchaser and any subsequent holder of this Note receives this Note subject to the foregoing terms and conditions, and agrees to comply with the foregoing terms and conditions for the benefit of the Company.

 

21.          Counterparts. This Note may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument, with signatures transmitted by facsimile or .pdf binding as if originally executed.

 

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This Note is hereby issued by the Company as of the year and date first above written.

 

  FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
     
By: /s/ Aaron Elliott
    Name: Aaron Elliott
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

[Signature Page to Convertible Promissory Note]

 

 

 


Exhibit 10.16

LICENSE AND OPTION AGREEMENT

This License and Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of November 17, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) by and between and Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc., with a principal place of business at 4300 Hacienda Drive, Pleasanton, California 94588 (“Roche”), and Freenome Holdings, Inc., with a principal place of business at 3300 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, California 94005 (“Freenome”) (Roche and Freenome each a “Party” and, together, the “Parties”).

WHEREAS, in exchange for certain payments by Roche to Freenome, Freenome is willing to grant to Roche both (a) an exclusive option to obtain an exclusive license to Freenome’s intellectual property for the manufacture and sale of kitted assays for cancer detection to customers outside of the United States and (b) a preferred partner right to obtain a license to offer centralized testing services outside of the United States using Freenome’s intellectual property, in each case ((a) and (b)) with respect to Licensed Products (as defined below); and

WHEREAS, both Parties intend to investigate the potential to run Freenome’s cancer detection assays on Roche’s SBX sequencing platform and transition those assays onto the Roche platform if certain conditions are met, as further described below.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows.

1.          DEFINITIONS

1.1
Affiliate” means (i) an organization, which directly or indirectly controls a Party to this Agreement; (ii) an organization, which is directly or indirectly controlled by a Party to this Agreement; or (iii) an organization, which is controlled, directly or indirectly, by the ultimate parent company of a Party.  Control as per (i) to (iii) is defined as owning more than fifty percent of the voting stock of a company or having otherwise the power to govern the financial and the operating policies or to appoint the management of an organization.  With respect to Roche, the term “Affiliate” does not include Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., 1-1, Nihonbashi-Muromachi 2-chome, Chuoku Tokyo, 103-8324, Japan (“Chugai”) unless Roche opts for the inclusion of Chugai by giving written notice to Freenome.

1.2
Background IP” means the intellectual property, including all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and know-how that are either (i) owned by or licensed to a Party as of the Effective Date of this Agreement or (ii) are conceived of, invented, or reduced to practice during the Term but (a) without the benefit of Confidential Information of the other Party, and (b) are not Foreground IP.


1.3
Change of Control” means, with respect to a Party:  (i) the acquisition by any third party of beneficial ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the then outstanding common shares or voting power of such Party; (ii) the consummation of a business combination involving such Party, unless, following such business combination, the stockholders of such Party that owned directly or indirectly more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding common shares or voting power of the Party immediately prior to such business combination beneficially own directly or indirectly more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding common shares or voting power of the entity resulting from such business combination; or (iii) the sale to a third party of all or substantially all of such Party’s assets or business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Change of Control” will not include (a) any sale of shares of capital stock of a Party, in a single transaction or series of related transactions in which new securities are issued to institutional or strategic investors for cash or the cancellation or conversion of indebtedness or a combination thereof where such transaction(s) are conducted primarily for bona fide equity financing purposes (including the sale of capital stock to underwriters in an underwritten public offering), (b) a transaction solely to change the domicile of a Party; or (c) in the case of Freenome, (x) a reverse merger pursuant to which Freenome or its successor entity becomes a publicly traded company or a subsidiary of a publicly traded company and where Freenome’s operations are the primary business of such entity or (y) a transaction or a series of related transactions by merger, consolidation, share exchange or otherwise of Freenome with a publicly traded “special purpose acquisition company” or its subsidiary (collectively, a “SPAC”), immediately following the consummation of which the common stock or share capital of the SPAC or its successor entity is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or another exchange or marketplace.

1.4
Commercially Reasonable Efforts” means, with respect to a Party and a product or product-related activity, the level of efforts consistent with the efforts such Party devotes to a product that it has under a similar stage of research, development or commercialization, as applicable, in a similar area with similar market potential and similar strategic value in its portfolio, taking into account [***].  It is understood that the level of Commercially Reasonable Efforts may change from time to time based upon regulatory, technical, legal, scientific, medical or commercial factors.

1.5
Confidential Information” means information, inventions, discoveries, formulae, processes, techniques and methods relating to the past, present and future disclosed in any form by or on behalf of the Party providing the information (“Disclosing Party”) to the other Party (“Receiving Party”) in connection with, and during the Term of, this Agreement; provided that “Confidential Information” does not include information that (i) was, is, or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a breach of confidentiality, non-use and non-disclosure obligations; (ii) was or is developed by Receiving Party independently of and without use of or reference to any Confidential Information of Disclosing Party; (iii) was already known by the Receiving Party at the time first disclosed by the Disclosing Party; or (iv) was, is, or becomes available to Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third party without a breach of any confidentiality or non-use obligations with respect to such information.  This Agreement, including the terms of this Agreement, are the Confidential Information of both Parties.
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1.6
Controlled” or “Controls” means, with respect to any intellectual property (including any patent or know-how) and a Party, as applicable, the possession (whether by ownership or license, other than pursuant to a license under this Agreement) of the ability of such Party to assign, transfer, or grant access to, or to grant a license or sublicense of, such right as provided for in this Agreement without (i) violating the terms of any agreement or other arrangement with any third party in existence as of the time such Party would be first required hereunder to make such assignment or transfer, grant access, or grant such license or sublicense or (ii) subject to Section 2.3.2, incurring any payment obligation to a third party. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, in the event of a Change of Control of a Party, such Party and its Affiliates will be deemed to not “Control” any intellectual property that is owned by any acquirer of such Party or affiliates of such acquirer (excluding such Party and its Affiliates existing prior to such Change of Control) (collectively, the “Acquirer Group”), or to which any of the Acquirer Group has rights under a license or similar contractual arrangement, in each case, except that, if (a) prior to the consummation of such Change of Control, such acquired Party (or any of its Affiliates prior to such Change of Control) also Controlled such intellectual property; (b) such intellectual property arises after such Change of Control from (x) participation by employees or consultants of any of the Acquirer Group in any activities conducted under this Agreement or (y) use of any intellectual property or Confidential Information provided by the other Party to the acquired Party or any of Acquirer Group hereunder; or (c) such acquired Party or any of its Affiliates actually uses any such intellectual property in the performance of any of its obligations hereunder or exercises its rights under this Agreement with respect thereto; then, in each case ((a)-(c)), such intellectual property will be deemed “Controlled” by such Party for purposes of this Agreement.

1.7
Field(s)” means either or both of the following:


1.7.1
Decentralized Field,” which means decentralized, distributed kits of reagents and software that are used by the customer within the Territory according to Roche-specified instructions for use; and


1.7.2
Centralized Field,” which means a testing service offered to customers within the Territory according to the testing services provider’s established workflow that is validated by the testing provider.

1.8
Foreground IP” means all intellectual property, including but not limited to, inventions, discoveries, copyrights, and know-how, that are conceived, reduced to practice, or otherwise created by a Party or the Parties in the course of performing under this Agreement.

1.9
Improvements” means any and all intellectual property, including, but not limited to, inventions, discoveries, designs, works of authorship, and know-how that is conceived, reduced to practice, or otherwise developed by a Party or Parties as a result of performance of this Agreement that is based on, is a modification of, or is a derivative of the other Party’s (or both Parties’) Background IP, SBX Foreground IP, or Other Foreground IP.

1.10
Licensed Technology” means the Licensed Patents and Licensed Know-How.

1.11
Licensed Know-How” means all know-how, assay methods, reagents, components, instruments, techniques, workflows, designs, data, methods, including but not limited to biological, chemical and bioinformatic methods for quantification and detection of proteins and nucleic acids (e.g., sequencing, immunoassays, mass spectrometry, methylation, and fragmentomics analysis), and suppliers used, in whole or in part, in each case, that are (i)  Controlled by Freenome or its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term, (ii) necessary or reasonably useful to perform, use, import, manufacture, distribute, market, sell, offer for sale, and have sold the Freenome Assays in the Territory, and (iii) proprietary to Freenome and not publicly available.
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1.12
Licensed Patents” means patents and patent applications that are (i) Controlled by Freenome or its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term, and (ii) cover the Freenome Assays in the Territory or are necessary or reasonably useful to perform, use, import, manufacture, distribute, market, sell, offer for sale, and have sold the Freenome Assays in the Territory.  Without limitation of the foregoing, the Licensed Patents include the patents and patent applications listed in Exhibit A of this Agreement (the “Existing Application(s)”) and patents issuing therefrom in the Territory or from any patent application in the Territory to which an Existing Application claims priority and any and all substitutions, extensions, patents of addition, reissues, re-examinations, renewals, divisions, continuations, improvements, continuations-in-parts, or extensions thereof in the Territory, and any and all equivalents of any of the foregoing anywhere in the Territory.

1.13
Licensed Products” means a product or service that (i) uses any assay developed now or in the future, in whole or in part, by or on behalf of Freenome or its Affiliates for cancer screening and/or early cancer detection [***] (collectively, the “Freenome Assays”) and (ii) employs the same or substantially the same method of use of any Freenome Assays as of the Effective Date (including without limitation genetic and epigenetic markers in cell-free DNA and/or proteins, NGS (however conducted), or [***]).  For the avoidance of doubt, (a) the Licensed Products include, but are not limited to, assay reagents, consumable devices, and accompanying analytical software to the extent they are part of such a product or service, and (b) the Freenome Assays do not include any assays that [***].

1.14
Materials” means those certain instruments, materials, know-how, data and software provided by or on behalf of Roche to Freenome under this Agreement.

1.15
Net Sales” means [***].

1.16
NGS” means next-generation sequencing.

1.17
Partnering Transaction” means a transaction or series of transactions in which Freenome or any of its Affiliates (i) grants any license or rights with respect to, (ii) agrees to assign or otherwise transfer, or (iii) grants any option to obtain any license or rights with respect to, or any option to obtain the assignment or transfer of, commercial rights to any Licensed Product in the Centralized Field in any country or jurisdiction in the Territory [***].  [***].

1.18
Patent Challenge” means any challenge in a legal or administrative proceeding, excluding ordinary course ex parte prosecution, to the validity or enforceability of any Licensed Patent, including by (i) filing or pursuing a declaratory judgment action in which any such Licensed Patent is alleged to be invalid or unenforceable; (ii) filing a request for or pursuing a re-examination of any such Licensed Patent (other than with Freenome’s written agreement), or becoming a party to or pursuing an interference; (iii) filing, or joining in, a petition under 35 U.S.C. § 311 (or any foreign statute or regulation that is equivalent or similar thereto) to institute inter partes review of any such Licensed Patent; or (iv) filing, or joining in, a petition under 35 U.S.C. § 321 (or any foreign statute or regulation that is equivalent or similar thereto) to institute post-grant review of any such Licensed Patent or any portion thereof.
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1.19
SBX Background IP” means Roche’s Background IP to the extent relating to or covering the SBX Platform.

1.20
Territory” means worldwide, excluding the United States.

1.21
Valid Claim” means a claim of an issued patent, a pending patent application or application-in-preparation included in a Licensed Patent (in the case of a pending patent application, to the extent not pending for more than [***] years from its filing date without issuance of a patent), which has not expired or been disclaimed, cancelled, or held invalid or unenforceable by a final unappealable or non-appealed order of a court or agency of competent jurisdiction, or has not otherwise finally been held un-patentable by the appropriate administrative agency, or which has not been admitted by the patentee to be invalid or unenforceable.

2.          OPTION GRANT AND PREFERRED PARTNER RIGHT

2.1
Option Issue Fee.  Within [***] business days of the Effective Date, Roche shall pay Freenome seventy-five million U.S. dollars (US $75,000,000) as more fully described in the Convertible Note executed by Freenome and Roche Holdings, Inc., an Affiliate of Roche, on November 17, 2025 in exchange for the rights described in Section 2.2 (the “Option Issue Fee”).

2.2
Option.  Upon payment of the Option Issue Fee, Freenome hereby grants to Roche and/or its Affiliates an exclusive option to obtain an exclusive, royalty bearing, sublicenseable (through multiple tiers in accordance with Section 2.3.1) license under the Licensed Technology, to use, import, manufacture, distribute, market, sell, offer for sale, and have sold the Licensed Products in the Decentralized Field in the Territory (such option, the “Option” and such license, the “Decentralized Field License”).

2.3
Sublicensing and Other Rights.


2.3.1
All licenses granted to Roche under this Agreement, including the Decentralized Field License (when and if granted) shall be sublicensable by Roche through multiple tiers [***].  Any such sublicense shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  Roche will remain primarily liable to Freenome for the performance of all of Roche’s obligations under, and Roche’s compliance with all provisions of, this Agreement, and for the performance of all obligations of its Affiliates and sublicensees as required under this Agreement.
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2.3.2
If, following the Effective Date, Freenome obtains licenses, sublicenses, access to or other rights to any intellectual property (including any patent or know-how) that would otherwise be included within the Licensed Technology but for the fact that granting a sublicense to, or otherwise extending such rights to, Roche as part of the Decentralized Field License would cause Freenome to incur payment obligations to a third party (“Excluded IP”), Freenome shall provide Roche with written notice thereof.  Any such written notice shall include a description of the Excluded IP and its utility and the financial and other terms and conditions that would apply to Roche’s use of the Excluded IP as part of the Decentralized Field License.  Roche shall have [***] days to notify Freenome in writing whether Roche desires to include the Excluded IP within the Licensed Technology, and if Roche so elects such inclusion, then (i) notwithstanding the definition of “Control,” Freenome shall be deemed to Control such Excluded IP and such Excluded IP shall be included within the Licensed Technology, (ii) Roche shall comply with the applicable terms and conditions relating to such Excluded IP as previously provided by Freenome, and (iii) Roche shall be responsible for paying to Freenome any financial payments owed by Freenome to the owner and/or licensor of the Excluded IP to the extent resulting from Roche’s use of the Excluded IP in the exercise of the Decentralized Field License.

2.4
Option Exercise & Option Exercise Fee.


2.4.1
If Roche desires to exercise the Option, then no later than the end of the Option Term (as defined below) Roche shall give written notice to Freenome stating that it is exercising the Option.


2.4.2
Roche shall pay Freenome [***] U.S. dollars (US $[***]) (“Option Exercise Fee”) within [***] days after sending its written notice of Option exercise.


2.4.3
If, at any time during the Option Term, Roche provides notice that it desires to proceed with [***], then Freenome shall provide to Roche  [***].


2.4.4
The Decentralized Field License shall become effective upon, and Freenome shall be deemed to have hereby granted the Decentralized Field License to Roche upon, payment of the Option Exercise Fee in accordance with this Section 2.4.  Unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing, during the effectiveness of the Decentralized Field License, Roche shall, as between the Parties, be solely responsible for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of Licensed Products in the Decentralized Field in the Territory.

2.5
Option Term.  Roche shall be permitted to exercise the Option at any time from [***] through and until [***] after the earlier of (i) Licensed Products for at least [***] separate indications, including CRC and lung cancer as [***] of such [***] separate indications, have been approved or cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), or (ii) (x) Licensed Products for CRC and lung cancer have been approved or cleared by the FDA, and (y) Freenome has launched Licensed Products [***], for [***] additional separate indications other than CRC and lung cancer (“Option Term”).
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2.6
Preferred Partner Right.  Upon payment of the Option Issue Fee, Freenome hereby grants to Roche and/or its Affiliates a preferred partnering right for a Partnering Transaction with respect to any Licensed Product in the Centralized Field in the Territory during the Option Term, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 2.6 (“Preferred Partner Right” or “PPR”).


2.6.1
[***].


2.6.2
[***].


2.6.3
[***].


2.6.4
[***].

2.7
Development Plan.  Following the Effective Date, the Parties will cooperate to draft a mutually agreed development plan for the development of the Licensed Products in the Decentralized Field in the Territory (“Decentralized Field Development Plan”), and following the exercise of the Option and payment of the Option Exercise Fee the Parties shall be responsible for using Commercially Reasonable Efforts to execute such Decentralized Field Development Plan as set forth therein, at Roche’s sole cost.  The Decentralized Field Development Plan shall include (a) a mutually agreed technology transfer plan for Licensed Know-How and (b) a mutually agreed data sharing plan under which Roche will share with Freenome kit data from customers of Licensed Products in the Decentralized Field in the Territory for research and development purposes at Freenome to the extent permitted under, and in compliance with, applicable laws and regulations and customer contracts.

2.8
Alliance Managers and Committees.  Within [***] days of the Effective Date, each Party will designate representatives to serve in the roles described below.


2.8.1
Alliance Managers.  Each Party will appoint one or more alliance managers who will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Party’s committees and activities under this Agreement (each an “Alliance Manager”).  Each Party may substitute an Alliance Manager by written notice to the other Party.


2.8.2
Program Committee.  The Parties will appoint a project team made up of members from each Party, which project team shall be co-chaired by one representative from Roche and one representative from Freenome (“Program Committee”).  The first meeting of the Program Committee shall be held within [***] days after the Effective Date.  The Program Committee has a program management function, enabling regular information exchange and a fast and traceable decision making process regarding the Decentralized Field Development Plan, the SBX Evaluation Plan, the SBX Implementation Plan, and any related activities under the Agreement.  In the event the Program Committee cannot reach consensus, the issue will be escalated to the Development Steering Committee.
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2.8.3
Development Steering Committee.  Each Party will appoint three (3) representatives to represent that Party on a development steering committee (“Development Steering Committee” or “DSC”), with such representatives to include legal and/or compliance personnel from each Party.  Each Party may substitute one or more of its representatives to the DSC by written notice to the other Party.  The DSC shall meet no less than once a quarter during the course of the Agreement.  The DSC will have the following responsibilities:  (i) discuss and review progress and outputs of the Decentralized Field Development Plan, the SBX Evaluation Plan, and the SBX Implementation Plan, including progress towards meeting the milestones for the Decentralized Field set forth in Section 3.1; (ii) [***]; (iii) [***]; (iv) [***]; (v) discuss certain matters as required under Section 4.6; (vi) attempt to resolve disputes between the Parties escalated by the Program Committee or otherwise arising under this Agreement; (vii) review and discuss the preparation of regulatory filings; (viii) appoint subcommittees as it deems appropriate for carrying out its responsibilities; and (ix) perform such other functions as appropriate to further the purposes of this Agreement as determined by the Parties, including the periodic evaluation of performance against goals. All amendments to the SBX Evaluation Plan, the SBX Implementation Plan, and the Decentralized Field Development Plan will be agreed upon by the DSC.  All decisions of the DSC shall require unanimous approval of its members, not to be unreasonably withheld.


2.8.4
In the event the DSC is unable to reach consensus on a matter, then such matter shall be escalated to the respective leader (e.g., chief executive officer) of each Party for a final decision.


2.8.5
The Alliance Managers, Program Committee members and DSC members may not amend, modify or waive compliance with any term or condition of this Agreement.

2.9
Compliance with Law.  Each Party shall perform its obligations under this Agreement in compliance with applicable laws in all material respects.

3.          LICENSE FEES

3.1
Milestones for the Decentralized Field.  If Roche exercises the Option and pays the Option Exercise Fee in accordance with Section 2.4, it shall pay Freenome the following milestones during development of the Licensed Products for the Decentralized Field:


3.1.1
[***].


3.1.2
[***].

[***]

3.2
Diligence.  If Roche exercises the Option, Roche will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to develop, manufacture and commercialize the Licensed Products in the Decentralized Field in the Territory, [***], subject in all cases to Freenome’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement that are necessary to enable Roche to comply with the foregoing.
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3.3
Royalties.  [***]

3.4
Royalty Term.  Royalties are payable on a Licensed Product-by-Licensed Product and country-by-country basis for Net Sales realized following the first commercial sale of a Licensed Product in the Decentralized Field in such country in the Territory by Roche or its Affiliate or sublicensee.  Roche’s obligation to pay any royalty shall expire, on a Licensed Product-by-Licensed Product and country-by-country basis, upon the later of (i) patent expiration or revocation of the last Valid Claim of the Licensed Patents covering the applicable Licensed Product in the applicable country and (ii) [***] years after first commercial sale of such Licensed Product in the Decentralized Field in such country by Roche or its Affiliate or sublicensee.  [***].

3.5
Anti-Stacking.  If Roche or its Affiliates are required to pay any amounts to any third party with respect to a particular Licensed Product and country in the Territory in consideration for receiving a license to or an assignment of [***], then Roche shall be entitled to deduct [***] against the royalties payable by Roche to Freenome under this Agreement for sales of such Licensed Product in such country, [***].

4.          ROCHE SBX SEQUENCER EVALUATION

4.1
Roche SBX Sequencer Evaluation [***].  [***], Freenome agrees to, with Roche, conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Freenome Assays on the instruments, chemistry, methods, and software used by and with Roche’s SBX sequencer (collectively, the “SBX Platform”). [***].

4.2
Evaluation Criteria and Plan.  [***]

4.3
Availability of Freenome Assays on the SBX Platform.  [***]:

4.4
SBX Implementation Plan. [***]

4.5
[***]



4.6
Performance Characterization Study.


4.6.1
[***]


4.6.2
[***]

4.7
[***]
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4.8
Access to Samples.  Roche will make available to Freenome the [***] samples [***].  Freenome may use the [***] samples for development and analytical evaluation studies for its [***]. Freenome may use the [***] samples for its internal development purposes. Freenome will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to save the remaining unused samples [***].  Any publications arising from Freenome’s use of [***] shall include as authors the Principal Investigator and Study Manager from the site that collected those samples, as well as certain Roche investigators on that study, whose names will be provided by Roche.

5.          INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1
Background Intellectual Property.  Each Party owns all rights, title, and interest in and to its Background IP.  Other than the rights granted in this Agreement, neither Party grants the other Party any rights to its Background IP.

5.2
Other Foreground Intellectual Property.  If a Party solely conceives of, invents, or reduces to practice (collectively, “creates”) Foreground IP in the course of performing activities under this Agreement that is not SBX Foreground IP or Improvements (“Other Foreground IP”), then the creating party shall be the sole owner of that Other Foreground IP.  If the Parties jointly create Other Foreground IP, then such Other Foreground IP will be jointly owned by the Parties.  Each Party agrees to promptly notify the other when it becomes aware of Other Foreground IP that it contends it has created in whole or in part.

5.3
SBX Foreground Intellectual Property.  All Foreground IP developed in the course of performing activities under the Agreement that constitutes an Improvement to the SBX Platform [***] (collectively, “SBX Foreground IP”), whether created solely by a Party or jointly by the Parties, is the sole and exclusive property of Roche.  Freenome agrees to and does hereby assign all right, title, and interest in such SBX Foreground IP to Roche.  Freenome agrees to promptly notify Roche when it becomes aware of SBX Foreground IP that Freenome contends it has created in whole or in part.

5.4
Improvements.  Any Improvements developed in whole or in part by or on behalf of Roche to Freenome’s Background IP or Freenome’s solely-owned Other Foreground IP shall be the sole and exclusive property of Freenome, subject to any license rights granted herein.  Roche agrees to and does hereby assign all right, title, and interest in such Improvements to Freenome, subject to any license rights granted herein.  Any Improvements developed in whole or in part by or on behalf of Freenome to Roche’s Background IP, SBX Background IP, Roche’s solely-owned Other Foreground IP, and SBX Foreground IP are the sole and exclusive property of Roche.  Freenome agrees to and does hereby assign all right, title, and interest in such Improvements to Roche.  An Improvement by either Party to jointly-owned Other Foreground IP is likewise jointly owned by the Parties.  Each Party agrees to promptly notify the other of any Improvements that it contends it has created in whole or in part.

5.5
Cross-License for Other Foreground IP.  During the Term, the Party owning the Other Foreground IP hereby grants to the other Party a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid-up, license under its Other Foreground IP for the purpose of exercising all rights granted under this Agreement and performing all obligations required under this Agreement.  Such license is sublicensable and transferable (i) in the case of Roche, only to the extent necessary to exploit the Licensed Technology to develop and commercialize the Licensed Products as set forth in this Agreement and (ii) in the case of Freenome, only to the extent necessary to exercise its rights granted under this Agreement and to perform all obligations required under this Agreement.
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5.6
License for SBX Background IP and SBX Foreground IP.  During the Term, Roche grants to Freenome a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid-up license to the SBX Background IP and SBX Foreground IP solely for the purpose of practicing that intellectual property as necessary or reasonably useful to carry out the Decentralized Field Development Plan, the SBX Evaluation Plan, and the SBX Implementation Plan or to perform any of Freenome’s assays (including the Commercial Freenome Assays) on the SBX Platform as required under the Agreement.

6.          PAYMENTS, RECORDS AND REPORTING; DILIGENCE

6.1
Payment.  All payments to Freenome under this Agreement shall be paid in United States Dollars (“USD”), by wire transfer to Freenome in accordance with the payment instructions provided in writing by Freenome to Roche reasonably in advance of the date when payments are due.  Royalties with respect to Net Sales invoiced in any currency other than USD will be computed by converting such Net Sales in accordance with the procedures ordinarily used by Roche when converting foreign currency sales in its normal business operations, which procedures shall be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

6.2
Roche will pay all royalties payable hereunder each calendar quarter (“Reporting Period”).  All such payments are due within [***] days after the end of each calendar quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31) and shall be accompanied by a royalty report containing the particulars of the Net Sales on Licensed Product by Licensed Product basis and will include the following:  (i) Net Sales of Licensed Products during the most recently completed calendar quarter, (ii) any royalty deduction taken in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, (iii) the exchange rates used, if applicable, and (iv) if no Net Sales have been made by Roche during any Reporting Period, Roche will so report.

6.3
All royalty statements and other information provided under this Agreement by Roche to Freenome shall be the Confidential Information of the Parties.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties each, without prior notification to the other Party, have the right to share such Confidential Information with its legal and financial advisors, including accountants, who are subject to an obligation to protect the confidentiality of such information.
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6.4
In keeping with established bookkeeping and accounting practices, Roche will maintain, for a period of [***] years following the end of the contract year in which any royalties are payable, complete and accurate books and records adequate to confirm the accuracy of the royalties and other payments made or payable under this Agreement.  Freenome will have the right, once per calendar year, during regular business hours and upon reasonable prior written notice, to have an independent auditor, reasonably acceptable to Roche, make such examination as to verify the accuracy of the royalty reports hereunder for any calendar year ending not more than [***] years prior to the date of such request.  No books and records of Roche shall be subject to more than one audit [***].  In the event that such examination reveals an underpayment of royalties or other payments due hereunder, all such additional royalties and other payments, together with interest from the date when such additional royalties and payments would have been due will be paid within [***] days of written notice from the independent auditor of such discrepancy.  If such examination reveals an overpayment of royalties or other payments due hereunder, Roche will be permitted to offset any such overpayment against any future amounts owed to Freenome.  Any such audit is at Freenome’s sole expense and performed by a nationally recognized accounting firm under reasonable obligations of confidentiality.  If an underpayment of more than [***] is discovered, then Roche will reimburse Freenome’s reasonable costs of the audit.  If Roche in good faith disputes the conclusion of the auditor that Roche owes additional royalties or other payments, or any specific aspect of the conclusion, then Roche will inform Freenome by written notice within [***] days of receiving a copy of the audit containing such conclusion, specifying in detail the reasons for Roche disputing such conclusion.

6.5
Roche will make all payments to the account provided in Section 6.1 in the full amounts as herein specified; provided, however, that deduction may be made from such payments by Roche for amounts lawfully required to be withheld and paid by Roche in respect of any income tax levied or assessed upon such payments.

7.          PATENT PROSECUTION AND ENFORCEMENT

7.1
Freenome has the sole right and responsibility to and shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to, at its own expense, prepare, file, prosecute and maintain the Licensed Patents.  Freenome will keep Roche fully informed as to patent prosecution of the Licensed Patents and copy Roche on all patent prosecution and maintenance related correspondence with patent offices in the Territory with respect to Licensed Patents (including proposed patent filings, allowances, rejections, office actions and proposed responses to office actions with respect thereto).  Freenome will not abandon any Licensed Patents (other than abandonments of claims in the ordinary course of prosecution) without first obtaining Roche’s approval for the same, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.  As between the Parties, Freenome will have the right (but not the obligation), at its sole discretion, to defend against a declaratory judgment action, post-grant review proceeding, inter partes review, opposition proceeding, interference or any other legal or administrative action challenging any of the Licensed Patents; provided, however, that in the case of a challenge to a Licensed Patent that is brought as a counterclaim to an action against a Competitive Infringement (as defined below) pursuant to Section 7.2, the Party controlling such infringement action shall also control the response to the such counterclaim.
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7.2
The terms of this Section 7.2 shall apply solely upon effectiveness of the Decentralized Field License.  The Parties will consult and cooperate with respect to enforcement against third party infringement (and settlement of any enforcement action) of the Licensed Patent(s) in the Territory.  Each Party will promptly (but no later than [***] days from when it becomes aware of the same) notify the other Party in writing if it becomes aware of such potential third party infringers.  Following the effectiveness of the Decentralized Field License, where Roche has exclusive rights to the Licensed Patent(s), Roche will have the first right (at its discretion) to institute at its expense such enforcement of the Licensed Patent(s) suspected of being infringed, solely to the extent such infringement involves an assay for cancer screening and/or early cancer detection (“Competitive Infringement”).  If Freenome is a necessary party to such suit, Freenome hereby agrees to be joined as a party in such suit, at Roche’s expense.  If Roche fails to institute such enforcement or otherwise abate such alleged infringement by the earlier of (a) [***] days prior to any deadline set forth in any applicable laws or regulations and (b) [***] days after first learning of such Competitive Infringement, then Freenome will have the right (at its discretion) to institute at its expense such enforcement of the Licensed Patent(s) against such Competitive Infringement.  If Roche is a necessary party to such suit, Roche hereby agrees to be joined as a party in such suit, at Freenome’s expense.  Each Party has the right to recover its actual, reasonable out-of-pocket costs (or, proportionate share if the recovery from such third party does not cover such out-of-pocket costs) incurred by such Party in connection with such litigation or settlement from the proceeds or awards recovered from third party infringers of such Licensed Patent(s) in a Competitive Infringement.  Any remaining proceeds or awards recovered against infringers of Licensed Patent(s) in a Competitive Infringement will be kept by the Party bringing the enforcement action.  For clarity, Freenome shall retain the sole right (at its discretion) to enforce the Licensed Patent(s) against any infringement or violation that is not a Competitive Infringement.

7.3
The Parties will consult and cooperate with one another in the perfection of all rights conveyed under Article 5 of the Agreement.  The Party owning the rights conveyed under Article 5 of the Agreement will bear all costs associated with perfecting those rights.

8.          WARRANTIES AND WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS

8.1
Each Party represents and warrants to the other that:


8.1.1
It has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement; and


8.1.2
This Agreement does not conflict with any other agreement entered into between the representing Party and any third party.

8.2
Freenome represents and warrants to Roche as of the Effective Date as follows:


8.2.1
Freenome has all necessary right, title and interest to the Licensed Technology to convey the rights to Roche set forth in this Agreement;


8.2.2
Freenome does not own or control any patents, patent applications or know-how that are not included in the Licensed Technology and that are necessary or reasonably useful for Roche to perform, use, import, manufacture, distribute, market, sell, offer for sale, and have sold the Freenome Assays in the Decentralized Field in the Territory or otherwise exercise its rights under this Agreement;


8.2.3
To the best of Freenome’s knowledge, Roche’s exploitation of the Licensed Products as set forth in this Agreement does not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property of any third party;
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8.2.4
There are no suits, claims and proceedings pending or threatened against Freenome or any of its Affiliates that Freenome is aware of in any court or by or before any governmental body or agency with respect to the Licensed Technology or the Freenome Assays; and


8.2.5
The Licensed Technology has not been obtained through any fraudulent activity or misrepresentation.

8.3
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR EXTENDS ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (AND EACH PARTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT), INCLUDING WITH RESPECT TO ANY PATENTS OR KNOW-HOW, OR MATERIALS, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF ANY PATENTS, TITLE, QUALITY, COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY PATENTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.  WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE THAT THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE SUCCESSFUL, THAT ANY OTHER PARTICULAR RESULTS WILL BE ACHIEVED WITH RESPECT TO THE LICENSED PRODUCTS HEREUNDER OR THAT THE MILESTONES OR ROYALTIES HEREUNDER WILL BECOME PAYABLE.

9.          TERM AND TERMINATION

9.1
This Agreement will be effective as of the Effective Date and, unless this Agreement is earlier terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (i) if Roche exercises the Option and pays the Option Exercise Fee in accordance with Section 2.4, will continue until the expiration of the Royalty Term for all Licensed Products in the Territory, or (ii) if Roche does not exercise the Option and pay the Option Exercise Fee in accordance with Section 2.4, will continue until the earlier of (a) [***] years following such time when [***] or (b) the termination of the SBX Evaluation Plan and SBX Implementation Plan (“Term”).

9.2
Freenome shall provide Roche with notice of a Change of Control within [***] days after the consummation of such Change of Control. Within [***] days of receiving notice from Freenome of a Change of Control to any Third Party identified in Exhibit C, Roche may terminate this Agreement.
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9.3
Expiration or termination of this Agreement does not affect Roche’s obligations pursuant to Articles 2 or 3 to pay any amounts accrued prior to such expiration or termination of this Agreement.  Article 1 (solely to the extent relating to the other surviving terms), Section 5.1, Section 5.2, Section 5.3, Section 5.4, Section 5.5 (solely to the extent necessary to enable a Party to perform any of its other surviving obligations), Section 5.6 (solely to the extent necessary to enable a Party to perform any of its other surviving obligations), Article 6 (solely to the extent relating to the other surviving terms), Section 8.3, this Section 9.3, Section 9.6, Article 10, Article 11 and Article 12 survive expiration or termination of this Agreement (for the duration stated therein, if specified).

9.4
If either Party commits a material breach hereunder, then the other Party shall notify such allegedly breaching Party in writing of such material breach, in which case such allegedly breaching Party will have [***] days ([***] days in the event of any material breach of a payment obligation) to cure such breach.  If the allegedly breaching Party fails to cure such material breach within such cure period, then the other Party may, at its sole option, terminate this Agreement in whole or in part by sending the allegedly breaching Party written notice of termination.  Without limiting the foregoing, if Roche disputes in good faith Freenome’s assertion of a material breach of a payment provision, then Roche will pay to Freenome during the cure period any amounts not the subject of a good faith dispute.

9.5
Freenome may terminate this Agreement in its entirety at any time upon [***] days’ prior written notice to Roche, if one of the following events occurs and Freenome provides such notice no later than [***] days after Freenome first obtains actual knowledge that Freenome has such termination right:


9.5.1
[***].


9.5.2
Upon exercise of the Option, Roche or any of its Affiliates (but not for clarity any sublicensee) engages in (or causes or directs any third party, including any sublicensee, to engage in) any Patent Challenge with respect to any Licensed Patent; provided that with respect to any Patent Challenge by any Affiliate, Freenome will not have the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 9.5 if, within [***] days after Freenome’s notice to Roche, Roche causes such Patent Challenge to be terminated or dismissed; and provided, further, that this Section 9.5 will not apply to, and Freenome may not terminate this Agreement (and Roche shall have no liability) with respect to (i) any claim or proceeding that would otherwise be a Patent Challenge hereunder to the extent commenced by a Third Party that after the Effective Date acquires or is acquired by Roche or its Affiliates or its or their business or assets, whether by stock purchase, merger, asset purchase, or otherwise; provided that such proceeding commenced prior to the closing of such acquisition, (ii) any Patent Challenge required to be commenced pursuant to an order of a governmental authority or applicable laws or regulations; (iii) challenges by an open forum entity or other industry group in which Roche or its Affiliates or sublicensees do not direct or control the action of such entity; (iv) general activities not specifically directed to a particular Licensed Patent, such as amicus briefs on cases not involving any Licensed Patent; (v) lobbying or other efforts directed to Licensed Patent issues generally and not to any specific Licensed Patent; (vi) any affirmative defense or other validity, enforceability, or non-infringement challenge, whether in the same action or in any other agency or forum of competent jurisdiction, advanced by Roche, any of its Affiliates or its or their sublicensees in response to any claim or action brought in the first instance by, or on behalf of, Freenome; or (vii) providing documents or testimony in response to any discovery requests or court order in a valid legal process.
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9.5.3
If Roche has not paid the milestone in Section 3.1.1 on or before the [***] anniversary of Roche’s exercise of the Option.

9.6
If this Agreement is terminated or expires for any reason, such termination or expiration is without prejudice to rights and obligations that have accrued prior to or because of such termination or expiration.  If this Agreement expires pursuant to subsection (i) of Section 9.1, licenses granted by Freenome under the Licensed Technology and under Section 5.5 shall continue on a perpetual, royalty-free basis.  If this Agreement is terminated:  (a) except as set forth in Section 9.3, any licenses granted by Freenome under the Licensed Technology shall cease upon the date of the termination, and any licenses granted by Roche to Freenome shall cease upon the date of the termination; and (b) unless such termination is by Freenome pursuant to Section 9.4, Roche has the right for [***] months from the date of termination to sell or otherwise dispose of all Licensed Products in the process of manufacture, testing, in use or in stock, provided that Roche remains obligated to make payment of royalties to Freenome for such Licensed Products, and Roche will immediately cease the manufacturing of new Licensed Products.

10.          INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1
Except for losses, liabilities, damages and expenses arising from the occurrences described in Article 10.2(a) and (b), Roche will indemnify and hold Freenome, and Freenome’s officers, directors, Affiliates, successors and assigns, harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising from any claims, demands, actions or other proceedings by any third party arising out of or relating to (a) any breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of Roche under this Agreement, (b) willful misconduct or gross negligence of Roche, or (c) Roche’s performance, use, importation, manufacture, distribution, marketing, sale and offering for sale of the Licensed Products in the Decentralized Field in the Territory.

10.2
Except for losses, liabilities, damages and expenses arising from the occurrences described in Article 10.1(a) and 10.1(b), Freenome will indemnify and hold Roche, and Roche’s officers, directors, Affiliates, successors and assigns, harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising from any claims, demands, actions or other proceedings by any third party arising out of or relating to (a) any breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of Freenome under this Agreement, (b) willful misconduct or gross negligence of Freenome, or (c) infringement of third party intellectual property by the Licensed Product.
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10.3
A Party seeking indemnification under Article 10.1 or Article 10.2 (an “Indemnitee”), will notify the other Party (the “Indemnitor”) upon becoming aware of any claim that may be subject to indemnification under this Article 10.  Failure to provide such notice does not constitute a waiver or release of the Indemnitee’s rights to indemnification, except to the extent that such delay or failure materially prejudices the Indemnitor.  The Indemnitee will cooperate reasonably with the Indemnitor and its legal representatives in connection with the investigation and defense of any claim and/or liability covered by this Article 10.  Neither Party may enter into any settlement, consent judgment or other voluntary final disposition of any claim and/or liability for which an Indemnitee seeks indemnification hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party, if such settlement would:  (a) impose any monetary obligation on the other Party or any of its Affiliates, (b) constitute an admission of guilt or wrong-doing by the other Party or any of its Affiliates, or (c) require the other Party or any of its Affiliates to submit to an injunction or otherwise limit the other Party’s or any of its Affiliates’ rights under this Agreement.

10.4
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.  NEITHER PARTY HERETO SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF ANY NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, NOTHING IN THIS SECTION 10.4 IS INTENDED TO OR SHALL LIMIT OR RESTRICT DAMAGES AVAILABLE FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM A PARTY’S BREACH OF ITS CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 11, A PARTY’S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 10, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.

11.          CONFIDENTIALITY

11.1
The Receiving Party will:  (a) not use any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, (b) maintain the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in confidence using the same degree of care that the Receiving Party uses for its own Confidential Information of a similar nature, but in no event using less than reasonable care, and (c) not disclose or transfer any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party (or any materials which contain such Confidential Information) to any third party; provided, however, that disclosure is permitted to the Receiving Party’s employees, agents or permitted sub-contractors, in each case who reasonably require such Confidential Information to exercise Receiving Party’s rights and performing its obligations and who are bound by obligations of non-use, non-disclosure and confidentiality with respect to such Confidential Information similar to those set forth in this Article 11.1.
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11.2
The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to the extent required to be disclosed by applicable law, or judicial or governmental regulation or order, or the disclosure policies of a major stock exchange, provided that (i) the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party sufficient prior notice (which shall be [***] business days, unless a shorter period is reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, or judicial or governmental regulation or order), including a copy of the proposed disclosure, and (ii) if the Disclosing Party contests such disclosure requirement in the Disclosing Party’s reasonable discretion, then the Receiving Party shall consider in good faith any redactions or comments to the proposed disclosure that are provided by the Disclosing Party, in each case ((i) and (ii)), to the extent permitted under applicable law, or judicial or governmental regulation or order, or the disclosure policies of a major stock exchange, as applicable. In the event the Receiving Party ultimately is required to disclose such Confidential Information by applicable law, or judicial or governmental regulation or order, the Receiving Party shall disclose only such portion of the Confidential Information as is required to be disclosed as advised by its legal counsel (e.g., if a range of royalty amounts may be disclosed in lieu of disclosing the entire royalty provision, then a range will be disclosed) and shall seek, at the Disclosing Party’s request and expense, a protective order to protect the confidentiality of such Confidential Information.  Any Confidential Information disclosed under this Article 11.2 remains Confidential Information for all other purposes and continue to be subject to the non-use, non-disclosure and confidentiality obligations hereunder.

11.3
The Receiving Party may disclose the existence and certain terms of this Agreement to actual or bona fide potential investors, acquirors, royalty purchasers, and lenders only with the consent of the Disclosing Party, not to be unreasonably withheld.

11.4
Receiving Party’s obligations of confidentiality, non-use and non-disclosure under this Article 11 with respect to the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party under this Agreement survives for a period of [***] years from the date of expiration or termination of this Agreement.

11.5
Each Party is entitled to seek, in addition to any other right or remedy it may have, at law or in equity, a temporary injunction, without the posting of any bond or other security, enjoining or restraining the other Party from any violation or threatened violation of this Article 11.

12.          MISCELLANEOUS

12.1
The Parties acknowledge and agree that any Roche Affiliate, including any employee or representative thereof, can exercise the rights and perform the obligations of Roche under this Agreement; provided, however, that Roche will be responsible for all acts and omissions of such Affiliates, employees and representatives to the same extent as if such acts or omissions were undertaken by Roche.

12.2
No failure or delay on the part of either Party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement may be construed or operates as a waiver thereof, nor does any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude the further exercise of such right or remedy.

12.3
Neither Party will act or describe itself as the agent of the other, nor will it make or represent that it has authority to make any commitments on the other’s behalf.

12.4
Any consent, notice or report required or permitted to be given or made under this Agreement by one of the Parties hereto to the other Party must be in writing, sent to such other Party at its address indicated below, or to such other address as the addressee has last furnished in writing to the addresser, and is effective upon receipt by the addressee.
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If to Roche:

Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc.
4300 Hacienda Drive

Pleasanton, California 94588
Attention: [***], Alliance Management

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc.
4300 Hacienda Drive
Pleasanton, California 94588
Attention: Legal Department

If to Freenome:

Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Genesis Marina
3300 Marina Boulevard
Brisbane, CA 94005
Attention: Chief Executive Officer

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Freenome Holdings, Inc.
Genesis Marina
3300 Marina Boulevard
Brisbane, CA 94005
Attention: Chief Legal Officer

Goodwin Procter LLP
601 Marshall St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Attention: Shane Albright

12.5
Neither Party will make any press release or other public announcement concerning any aspect of this Agreement, or make any use of the name of the other Party in connection with or in consequence of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other Party, except to the extent required by applicable laws or regulations, in which case the Party obligated to make the disclosure will use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party prior to such disclosure.

12.6
As of the Effective Date, this Agreement, including its Exhibits, sets out the entire agreement between the Parties relating to its subject matter and supersedes all prior oral or written representations, agreements, arrangements or understandings between them relating to such specific subject matter (collectively, “Prior Agreements”).  As of the Effective Date, if a conflict between this Agreement and any Prior Agreement, then the terms of this Agreement supersede such Prior Agreement.
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12.7
Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights hereunder may be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party except that this Agreement may be assigned by either Party to (a) any of its Affiliates or (b) any successor to all or substantially all of the assets of such Party to which this Agreement relates, whether by merger, acquisition, sale of assets, sale of stock, or otherwise, provided that (i) such Party provides the other Party with notice of any such assignment within [***] days after the effective date of the agreement effectuating such event and (ii) the assignee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the same extent as the assignor.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Roche does not need to provide Freenome with notice of (a) any assignment of this Agreement or any rights granted hereunder to any Affiliate, or (b) the delegation of activities under this Agreement to an Affiliate or Third Party, whether through a subcontract, a sublicense or otherwise.

12.8
Each Party will duly execute and deliver, or cause to be duly executed and delivered, such further instruments and do and cause to be done such further acts and things, including, without limitation, the filing of such assignments, agreements, documents and instruments, as may be necessary or as the other Party may reasonably request in connection with this Agreement or to carry out more effectively the provisions and purposes hereof, or to better assure and confirm unto such other Party its rights and remedies under this Agreement.

12.9
This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the local laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof.

12.10
This Agreement may be executed (including via facsimile or other reliable electronic means of transmitting signed copies) in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which together constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the Effective Date.

Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc.
 
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
     
By: /s/ Josh Lauer
 
By: /s/ Aaron Elliott
     
Name: Josh Lauer
 
Name: Aaron Elliott
     
Title: Global Head of Molecular Lab Customer Area
 
Title: CEO
     
Date:
 
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
Licensed Patents

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EXHIBIT B
Samples

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EXHIBIT C
Section 9.2 Third Parties

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EXHIBIT D
[***]

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Exhibit 10.17 

 

THIS NOTE AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF CERTAIN STATES AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED (UNLESS SUCH TRANSFER IS TO AN AFFILIATE) EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR AN EXEMPTION THEREUNDER. OTHER THAN IN CONNECTION WITH A TRANSFER TO AN AFFILIATE, THE ISSUER OF THESE SECURITIES MAY REQUIRE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER THAT SUCH TRANSFER COMPLIES WITH THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT BY THE PURCHASER (AS DEFINED BELOW) AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO DISTRIBUTION OR RESALE.

 

THE TRANSFER OF THIS NOTE AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN.

 

FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.

 

SENIOR UNSECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

$75,000,000 November 17, 2025

 

For value received, Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), hereby promises to pay Roche Holdings, Inc. or its assignees (the “Purchaser”), the Repayment Amount (as defined below), including the principal amount of seventy-five million dollars (US $75,000,000) (the “Principal Amount”), together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, due and payable on the date and in the manner set forth below.

 

The following is a statement of the rights of the Purchaser and the conditions to which this senior unsecured convertible promissory note (the “Note”) is subject, and to which the Purchaser, by the acceptance of this Note, agrees:

 

1.            Maturity Date. The Repayment Amount (as defined below) shall become due and payable, on May 17, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”).

 

2.            Interest. This Note shall bear interest at the rate of 5% per year calculated on the basis of a 365-day year for the actual number of days elapsed.

 

3.            Repayment. The amount payable in satisfaction of this Note, as of any given time, shall be equal to the sum of the (a) then outstanding Principal Amount and (b) then accrued but unpaid interest under this Note ((a) and (b), together, the “Repayment Amount). Payment shall be made in lawful money of the United States to the Purchaser at such account in the United States as Purchaser shall designate by written notice to the Company.

 

4.            Automatic Conversion Terms. While this Note remains outstanding, the Repayment Amount will be automatically converted into shares of Conversion Stock upon the earlier of (a) or (b) as set forth below.

 

(a)          Public Listing. In the event that the Company undergoes a Public Listing (as defined below) the “Automatic Conversion Trigger”), then (A) the Company will promptly notify the Purchaser in writing of the occurrence of the Automatic Conversion Trigger and (B) the Repayment Amount will be automatically converted into shares of common stock of the Company, its corporate successor or, in the case of a SPAC Transaction, the ultimate surviving parent entity resulting from such SPAC Transaction, (the “Successor Company”) at a price per share equal to 1.2x the Original Offer Price (as defined below).

 


 

(b)           Next Equity Financing. In the event that the Company completes the Next Equity Financing, the Repayment Amount will be automatically converted into Conversion Stock upon the closing of such Next Equity Financing. The number of shares of Conversion Stock to be issued upon such conversion shall be equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the Repayment Amount, on the date of conversion, by the Conversion Price. The issuance of Conversion Stock pursuant to the conversion of this Note shall be upon and subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to the preferred stock sold in the Next Equity Financing, other than with respect to (i) the per share liquidation preference and the initial conversion price for purposes of price-based anti-dilution protection, which will equal the Conversion Price; and (ii) the basis for any dividend rights, which will be based on the Conversion Price.

 

(c) Definitions.

 

Business Day” means a calendar day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a bank or other public holiday in San Francisco, California.

 

Company” means, solely for purposes of Sections 4 and 6 of this Note, (x) Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (y) any parent entity of Freenome Holdings, Inc. that undertakes a Public Listing and (z) any subsidiary of the Freenome Holdings, Inc. that undertakes a Public Listing.

 

Conversion Stock” means (a) prior to a Public Listing of the Company, the Company’s then most senior series of preferred stock then issued pursuant to a bona fide financing transaction (in right of liquidation preference), whether now or hereafter authorized, and (b) following a Public Listing of the Company, the shares of common stock of the Company or its Successor Company, as applicable.

 

Conversion Price” means (a) prior to a Public Listing of the Company, (x) the original issue price per share of the Company’s then most senior series of preferred stock issued pursuant to a bona fide financing transaction (in right of liquidation preference), whether now or hereafter authorized (as such original issue price per share may be adjusted for stock splits, recapitalizations, anti-dilution adjustments and the like for such series of preferred stock) or (y) with respect to a conversion pursuant to Section 4(b), the Discount Rate multiplied by the price paid per share for preferred stock by the investors in the Next Equity Financing, or (b) following a Public Listing of the Company, a price per share equal to 1.2x the Original Offer Price (as defined below).

 

Corporate Transaction” means any of the following: (i) the closing of the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, (ii) the consummation of the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another entity (except a merger or consolidation in which the holders of capital stock of the Company immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continue to hold over 50% of the voting power of the capital stock of the Company or the surviving or acquiring entity), or (iii) the closing of the transfer (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise), in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to a Person or group of affiliated Persons (other than an underwriter of the Company’s securities), of the Company’s securities if, after such closing, such Person or group of affiliated Persons would hold more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock of the Company (or the surviving or acquiring entity). Notwithstanding the prior sentence, (A) a transaction shall not constitute a Corporate Transaction if its sole 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 prior to such transaction; (B) the sale of shares of preferred stock in a bona fide financing transaction shall not be deemed a “Corporate Transaction” and (c) a SPAC Transaction shall not be deemed a “Corporate Transaction.”

 

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Discount Rate” means 80%.

 

Next Equity Financing” means the next bona fide financing transaction of the sale (or series of related sales) by the Company of shares of preferred stock following the date of this Note.

 

Original Offer Price” means (i) in the event of a Public Listing where shares of common stock of the Company are sold to the public, the purchase price per share of the common stock sold to the public or (ii) otherwise (e.g., in connection with a SPAC Transaction), the price per share determined for the common stock of the Company or its applicable successor entity in connection with the Public Listing, which in the case of a SPAC Transaction shall be the price per share for common stock of the Company sold in a concurrent financing transaction.

 

Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company, association or other entity.

 

Public Listing” means (i) the closing of the issuance and sale of capital stock of the Company in the Company’s underwritten initial public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or (ii) any other transaction (A) that is not a Corporate Transaction and (B) as a result of which a class of shares of the Company or any successor entity is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including a SPAC Transaction.

 

SPAC Transaction” means a transaction or a series of related transactions by merger, consolidation, business combination, share exchange or otherwise of the Company with a publicly traded “special purpose acquisition company” (collectively, a “SPAC”), immediately following the consummation of which the common stock or share capital of the SPAC or the ultimate surviving parent entity resulting from such transaction is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or another exchange or marketplace.

 

5.            Prepayment. At any time while this Note remains outstanding, the Company may deliver a written notice to the Purchaser electing to prepay this Note in its entirety (such notice, the “Prepayment Notice”). Any such notice must be given at least 15 days in advance of the proposed date of prepayment. If the Purchaser has not exercised its Optional Conversion Right (as defined below) within 15 days following its receipt of the Prepayment Notice, then the Company may pay the Repayment Amount to the Purchaser in its entirety promptly following the end of such 15-day period. Except as set forth in this Section 5, the Repayment Amount may not be prepaid by the Company at any time, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Purchaser.

 

6.            Optional Conversion by Purchaser. At any time while this Note remains outstanding, the Purchaser may elect, by providing written notice thereof to the Company, to receive, in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations under this Note, that number of shares of applicable Conversion Stock obtained by dividing (i) the Repayment Amount by (ii) the applicable Conversion Price, rounded down to the nearest whole share (such right of the Purchaser, the “Optional Conversion Right”).

 

7.            Mechanics of Conversion. Upon conversion of this Note pursuant to the terms hereof, the Purchaser shall surrender this Note, duly endorsed, at the principal offices of the Company or any transfer agent of the Company. At its expense, the Company will, as soon as practicable thereafter, issue and deliver to the Purchaser, at such principal office, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares to which the Purchaser is entitled upon such conversion. Upon conversion of this Note pursuant to the terms of this Note, the Company will be forever released from all of its obligations and liabilities under this Note with regard to that portion of the Repayment Amount being converted, including without limitation the obligation to pay such portion of the Repayment Amount.

 

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8.            Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Purchaser that:

 

8.1          Organization, Good Standing, Corporate Power and Qualification. The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as presently conducted and as proposed to be conducted. The Company is duly qualified to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition.

 

8.2          Authorization; Enforceability. All corporate action required to be taken by the Board and the Company’s stockholders in order to authorize the Company to issue this Note has been taken. All action on the part of the officers of the Company necessary for the issuance and delivery of this Note has been taken. This Note, when executed and delivered by the Company, shall constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies.

 

8.3          Compliance with Other Instruments. The Company is not in material default or violation of, and neither the authorization, issuance and delivery of the Note, will constitute or result in a material default or violation of any law or regulation applicable to the Company or any material term or provision of the Company’s current Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws (together, the “Organization Documents”) or any material agreement or instrument by which it is bound or to which its properties or assets are subject.

 

8.4          Due Issuance. All securities to be issued, sold and delivered upon conversion of the Note will be duly authorized and upon such issuance in accordance with the terms of this Note or the Organization Documents, as the case may be, all such securities will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

9.            Purchaser’s Representations and Warranties. The Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Company that:

 

9.1          Authorization. This Note constitutes the Purchaser’s valid and legally binding obligation, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or similar laws relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights and (ii) laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies. The Purchaser represents that it has full power and authority to enter into this Note.

 

9.2          Purchase Entirely for Own Account. The Purchaser acknowledges that the issuance of this Note is issued in reliance upon the Purchaser’s representation to the Company that the Note, the Conversion Stock, and any Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Conversion Stock (collectively, the “Securities”) will be acquired for investment for the Purchaser’s own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and that the Purchaser has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. The Purchaser further represents that the Purchaser does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any Person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such Person or to any third Person, with respect to the Securities.

 

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9.3         Disclosure of Information. The Purchaser acknowledges that it has received all the information it considers necessary or appropriate for deciding whether to acquire the Securities. The Purchaser further represents that it has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the terms and conditions of the offering of the Securities.

 

9.4         Investment Experience. The Purchaser is an investor in securities of companies in the development stage and acknowledges that it is able to fend for itself, can bear the economic risk of its investment and has such knowledge and experience in financial or business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment in the Securities. If other than an individual, the Purchaser also represents it has not been organized solely for the purpose of acquiring the Securities.

 

9.5         Accredited Investor. The Purchaser is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as presently in effect.

 

9.6         Restricted Securities. The Purchaser understands that the Securities are characterized as “restricted securities” under the federal securities laws inasmuch as they are being acquired from the Company in a transaction not involving a public offering and that under such laws and applicable regulations such securities may be resold without registration under the Act only in certain limited circumstances. The Purchaser represents that it is familiar with SEC Rule 144, as presently in effect, and understands the resale limitations imposed thereby and by the Act.

 

9.7         Limitations on Disposition. Without in any way limiting the representations and warranties set forth above, the Purchaser further agrees not to make any disposition of all or any portion of the Securities unless and until the transferee has agreed in writing for the benefit of the Company to be bound by this Section 9.7, and:

 

(a)            There is then in effect a registration statement under the Act covering such proposed disposition and such disposition is made in accordance with such registration statement; or (i) the Purchaser has notified the Company of the proposed disposition and has furnished the Company with a detailed statement of the circumstances surrounding the proposed disposition and (ii) if reasonably requested by the Company, the Purchaser shall have furnished the Company with an opinion of counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Company, that such disposition will not require registration of such shares under the Act.

 

(b)            Purchaser shall not make any disposition of the Note to any biopharmaceutical, medical device or diagnostics company without Company’s consent, provided that Purchaser may make any disposition of the Note in connection with a Change of Control of Purchaser without Company’s consent.

 

9.8         Note Transfer. The Purchaser agrees not to transfer this Note to any third party; provided, that the Purchaser may transfer this Note to one of its affiliates.

 

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9.9          Market Standoff, Legends. The Purchaser hereby agrees that it will not, (i) without the prior written consent of the managing underwriter, during the period commencing on the date of the final prospectus relating to the Public Listing and ending on the date specified by the Company and the managing underwriter (such period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days) or (ii) during the one hundred eighty (180) day period commencing on the consummation of a SPAC Transaction, (i) lend, offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of Conversion Stock that are Common Stock held immediately prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement for such offering, or (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of shares of Conversion Stock that are Common Stock, whether any such transaction described in clause (i) or (ii) above is to be settled by delivery of Common Stock or other securities, in cash or otherwise. The underwriters in connection with the Company’s Public Listing are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section 9.9 and shall have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto. The Purchaser further agrees to execute such agreements as may be reasonably requested by the underwriters in connection with the Company’s Public Listing that are consistent with this Section 9.9 or that are necessary to give further effect thereto..

 

In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop transfer instructions with respect to the securities of the Lender (and the shares or securities of every other Person subject to the foregoing restriction) until the end of such period.

 

It is understood that the Securities may bear the following legend (as well as any other required or appropriate state or federal securities or corporate legends):

 

“THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SUCH ACT OR UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER SUCH ACT.”

 

10.         Stockholder Documents. The Purchaser understands and agrees that the conversion of this Note into any Conversion Stock that is preferred stock of the Company may require the Purchaser’s execution of certain agreements in the form agreed to by investors in the Next Equity Financing relating to the purchase and sale of such securities as well as registration, co-sale, rights of first refusal, rights of first offer and voting rights, if any, relating to such securities (collectively, the “Financing Agreements”). The Purchaser hereby agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the Company all Financing Agreements.

 

11.         Termination of Rights. All rights with respect to this Note shall terminate upon a payment or conversion in full of this Note pursuant to Sections 1, 4, 5 or 6 above, whether or not this Note has been surrendered.

 

12. Default. Each of the following events shall be an “Event of Default” hereunder:

 

12.1        The Company fails to timely pay any of the Repayment Amount due hereunder for more than thirty (30) days after the date that it becomes due and payable;

 

12.2        The Company or any of its subsidiaries executes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;

 

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12.3        The Company or any of its subsidiaries files a petition or action for relief under any bankruptcy, insolvency or moratorium law or any other law for the relief of, or relating to, debtors, now or hereafter in effect, or makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors or takes any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing; and

 

12.4        An involuntary petition is filed against the Company or any of its subsidiaries (unless such petition is dismissed or discharged within 30 days of the filing thereof) under any bankruptcy statute now or hereafter in effect, or a custodian, receiver, trustee, assignee for the benefit of creditors (or other similar official) is appointed to take possession, custody or control of any property of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

 

Subject to the provisions hereof, the Purchaser shall have all rights and may exercise any remedies available to it under law, successively or concurrently. If an Event of Default occurs, the Purchaser may, by notice in writing to the Company, accelerate the Maturity Date and declare this Note to be in default and the Repayment Amount to be immediately due and payable in full, whereupon the Notes shall be repaid in cash.

 

13.          Fractional Shares. No fractional shares shall be issued upon conversion of this Note. In lieu of fractional shares which would otherwise be issuable, the Company shall pay cash equal to the product of such fraction multiplied by the price per share of such securities issued to Purchaser upon such conversion.

 

14.          No Impairment. Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Purchaser in accordance with Section 18 below, the Company will not, by amendment of its certificate of incorporation or bylaws or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of any debt or equity securities (or any securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, such securities) or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed or performed hereunder by the Company, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all the provisions of this Note in order to protect the rights of the Purchaser hereunder against impairment.

 

15.          Highest Lawful Rate. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if, during any period for which interest is computed hereunder, the amount of interest computed on the basis provided for in this Note, together with all fees, charges, and other payments or rights which are treated as interest under applicable law, as provided for herein or in any other document executed in connection herewith, would exceed the amount of such interest computed on the basis of the Highest Lawful Rate (as defined below), the Company shall not be obligated to pay, and the Purchaser shall not be entitled to charge, collect, receive, reserve, or take, interest in excess of the Highest Lawful Rate, and during any such period the interest payable hereunder shall be computed on the basis of the Highest Lawful Rate. “Highest Lawful Rate” means the maximum non-usurious rate of interest, as in effect from time to time, which may be charged, contracted for, reserved, received, or collected by the Purchaser in connection with this Note under applicable law. In accordance with this Section 15, any amounts received in excess of the Highest Lawful Rate shall be applied towards the prepayment of the Principal Amount then outstanding.

 

16.          Fees for Collection. If an action is instituted by the Purchaser to collect any amounts owed to such Purchaser under this Note, the Company shall pay all costs and expenses of the Purchaser, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, incurred in connection with such action. The Company hereby waives notice of default, presentment or demand for payment, protest or notice of nonpayment or dishonor and all other notices or demands relative to this instrument except those explicitly set forth in this Note. The Company agrees that any delay on the part of the Purchaser in exercising any rights hereunder will not operate as a waiver of such rights. The Purchaser shall not by any act, delay, omission or otherwise be deemed to have waived any of its rights or remedies, and no waiver of any kind shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the party or parties waiving such rights or remedies.

 

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17.         Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware as applied to agreements among Delaware residents, made and to be performed entirely within the State of Delaware.

 

18.         Modification; Waiver. Any provision of this Note may be amended or waived only by the written consent of the Company and the Purchaser.

 

19.         Severability. If any provision of this Note is held to be unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be excluded from this Note and the balance of the Note shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

 

20.         Stockholder Status. Nothing contained in this Note shall be construed as conferring upon the Purchaser the right to vote or to receive dividends or to consent or to receive notice as a stockholder in respect of any meeting of stockholders for the election of directors of the Company or of any other matter, or any other rights whatsoever as a stockholder of the Company, prior to conversion hereof.

 

21.         Unsecured Obligation. This Note represents an unsecured general obligation of the Company.

 

22.         Tax Treatment. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Note is intended to be characterized as debt for U.S. federal (and applicable state and local) income tax purposes.

 

23.         Assignment. This Note applies to, inures to the benefit of, and binds the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Note, the Company may not assign its obligations under this Note without the prior written consent of the Purchaser. Any transfer of this Note may be effected only pursuant to the terms contained herein and the surrender of this Note to the Company and reissuance of a new note to the transferee. The Purchaser and any subsequent holder of this Note receives this Note subject to the foregoing terms and conditions, and agrees to comply with the foregoing terms and conditions for the benefit of the Company.

 

24.         Notices. All notices and other communications given or made pursuant hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (i) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (ii) when sent by confirmed electronic mail or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, if not so confirmed, then on the next business day, (iii) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (iv) one (1) business day after deposit with an internationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next business day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to the respective parties at the following addresses (or at such other addresses as shall be specified by notice given in accordance with this Section 24):

 

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If to the Company:

259 East Grand Avenue, Suite 3434

South San Francisco, CA 94080, 

Attn: Chief Executive Officer

 

and a copy (which shall not constitute notice) shall also be sent to:

Goodwin Procter LLP, 100 Northern Avenue 

Boston, MA 02210
Attn: Kingsley Taft

 

If to the Purchaser:

1 DNA Way

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Attn: General Counsel 

Email: transxn@gene.com

 

25.          Counterparts. This Note may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument, with signatures transmitted by facsimile or .pdf binding as if originally executed.

 

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In Witness Whereof, the Company and Purchaser have executed this Note as of the date first above written.

 

  COMPANY
   
  Freenome Holdings, Inc.
   
  By: /s/ Aaron Elliott
  Name: Aaron Elliott
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  PURCHASER
   
  Roche Holdings, Inc.
   
  By: /s/ Gerald Bohm
  Name: Gerald Bohm
  Title: Authorized Signatory

 

[Signature Page to Convertible Promissory Note]

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.18

 

GENESIS MARINA AT 3000

 

LEASE

 

BP3-SF5 3000-3500 MARINA LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

 

as Landlord,

 

and

 

FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.,

a Delaware corporation,

 

as Tenant

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

 

This Summary of Basic Lease Information (“Summary”) is hereby incorporated into and made a part of the attached Lease. Each reference in the Lease to any term of this Summary shall have the meaning as set forth in this Summary for such term. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Summary and the Lease, the terms of the Lease shall prevail. Any capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning as set forth in the Lease.

 

TERMS OF LEASE  
(References are to the Lease) DESCRIPTION
   
1. Date: September 23, 2021
     
2. Landlord:

BP3-SF5 3000-3500 MARINA LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

     
3. Address of Landlord (Section 24.19):

BP3-SF5 3000-3500 Marina LLC

4380 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 230

San Diego, CA 92122

Attention: W. Neil Fox, CEO

 

with a copy to:

 

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP

600 West Broadway, 27th Floor

San Diego, California 92101

Attention: Martin L. Togni, Esq.

 

For payment of Rent only:

 

BP3-SF5 3000-3500 Marina LLC

PO Box _______ 

Pasadena, CA 91185- _______

 

4. Tenant:

FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.

a Delaware corporation

     
5. Address of Tenant (Section 24.19):

279 E. Grand Avenue, Fifth Floor

South San Francisco, California 94080

Attention: Legal

 

and:

 

FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC. 

279 E. Grand Avenue, Fifth Floor

South San Francisco, California 94080

Attention: Facilities 

(Prior to Tenant’s occupancy of the Premises) 

 

(i)

TERMS OF LEASE 

(References are to the Lease) 

DESCRIPTION
   
     

3300 Marina Boulevard

Brisbane, CA 94005

Attention: Legal

       
      and:
       
     

3300 Marina Boulevard

Brisbane, CA 94005

Attention: Facilities 

(After Tenant’s occupancy of the Premises) 

       
6. Premises (Article 1):  
     
  6.1 Premises:

335,419 rentable square feet of space consisting of (i) 197,959 rentable square feet of space located in the entirety of Building I (as defined below) and (ii) 137,460 rentable square feet of space located on the fourth (4th), fifth (5th), sixth (6th) and seventh (7th) levels of Building III (as defined below), all as depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto. That portion of the Premises located in Building I is referred to as the “Building I Premises” and that portion of the Premises located in Building III is referred to as the “Building III Premises.”

       
  6.2 Building: The Premises are located in the buildings whose addresses are 3300 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, California (“Building I”) and 3000 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, California (“Building III”). Building I and Building III are part of the multi-building Project described in Section 1.1.2 below. Building I and Building III are collectively referred to herein as the “Building”.
       
7. Term (Article 2):  
     
  7.1 Lease Term: Eleven (11) years.
       
  7.2 Building I Lease Commencement Date: The earlier to occur of: (i) the date Tenant substantially completes the Tenant Improvements in Building I or (ii) the date that is twelve (12) months after the Building I Delivery Date (as defined in Section 1.2 of Exhibit B). As provided in Section 1.2 of Exhibit B, the anticipated delivery date for Building I is October 10, 2022 (“Anticipated Building I Delivery Date”).

 

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TERMS OF LEASE 

(References are to the Lease) 

DESCRIPTION
   
  7.3 Building III Lease Commencement Date: The earlier to occur of: (i) the date Tenant substantially completes the Tenant Improvements in Building III or (ii) the date that is twelve (12) months after the Building III Delivery Date (as defined in Section 1.2 of Exhibit B). As provided in Section 1.2 of Exhibit B, the anticipated delivery date for Building III is September 8, 2022 (“Anticipated Building III Delivery Date”).
       
  7.4 Lease Expiration Date: The last day of the month which is the later of the one hundred thirty-second (132nd) monthly anniversary of (i) the Building I Lease Commencement Date or (ii) the Building III Lease Commencement Date, but shall be no later than the one hundred thirty-fifth (135th) monthly anniversary of the first to occur of the Building I Lease Commencement Date and the Building III Lease Commencement Date.
       
8. Base Rent (Article 3):  
     
  8.1

Base Rent for Building I

(commencing as of the Building I Lease Commencement Date):

 

 

Months of Lease Term (commencing as of the Building I Lease Commencement Date)   Annual Base Rent   Monthly Installment of Base Rent*   Monthly Rental Rate per Rentable Square Foot**
***1 – 12   $15,678,352.80   $1,306,529.40   $6.60
13 – 24   $16,227,095.16   $1,352,257.93   $6.83
25 – 36   $16,795,043.52   $1,399,586.96   $7.07
37 – 48   $17,382,870.00   $1,448,572.50   $7.32
49 – 60   $17,991,270.48   $1,499,272.54   $7.57
61 – 72   $18,620,964.96   $1,551,747.08   $7.84
73 – 84   $19,272,698.76   $1,606,058.23   $8.11
85 – 96   $19,947,243.24   $1,662,270.27   $8.40
97 – 108   $20,645,396.76   $1,720,449.73   $8.69
109 – 120   $21,367,985.64   $1,780,665.47   $9.00
121 – 132   $22,115,865.12   $1,842,988.76   $9.31

 

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TERMS OF LEASE  
(References are to the Lease) DESCRIPTION

 

*The initial monthly installment of Base Rent amount was calculated by multiplying the initial monthly Base Rent per rentable square foot amount by the number of rentable square feet of space in the Building I Premises, and the Annual Base Rent amount was calculated by multiplying the initial monthly installment of Base Rent amount by twelve (12). In all subsequent Base Rent payment periods during the Lease Term commencing on the first (1st) day of the full calendar month that is Lease Month 13, the calculation of each monthly installment of Base Rent amount reflects an annual increase of three and one-half percent (3.5%) and each Annual Base Rent amount was calculated by multiplying the corresponding monthly installment of Base Rent amount by twelve (12).

 

**The amounts identified in the column entitled “Monthly Rental Rate per Rentable Square Foot” are rounded amounts provided for information purposes only.

 

***Subject to abatement as provided in Article 3.

 

8.2

Base Rent for Building III

(commencing as of the Building III

Lease Commencement Date):

 

Months of Lease Term commencing as of the Building III Lease Commencement Date   Annual Base Rent   Monthly Installment of Base Rent*   Monthly Rental Rate per Rentable Square Foot**
***1 – 12   $10,886,832.00   $907,236.00   $6.60
13 – 24   $11,267,871.12   $938,989.26   $6.83
25 – 36   $11,662,246.56   $971,853.88   $7.07
37 – 48   $12,070,425.24   $1,005,868.77   $7.32
49 – 60   $12,492,890.16   $1,041,074.18   $7.57
61 – 72   $12,930,141.36   $1,077,511.78   $7.84
73 – 84   $13,382,696.28   $1,115,224.69   $8.11
85 – 96   $13,851,090.60   $1,154,257.55   $8.40
97 – 108   $14,335,878.72   $1,194,656.56   $8.69
109 – 120   $14,837,634.48   $1,236,469.54   $9.00
121 – Lease Expiration Date   $15,356,951.64   $1,279,745.97   $9.31
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TERMS OF LEASE  
(References are to the Lease) DESCRIPTION

 

*The initial monthly installment of Base Rent amount was calculated by multiplying the initial monthly Base Rent per rentable square foot amount by the number of rentable square feet of space in the Building III Premises, and the Annual Base Rent amount was calculated by multiplying the initial monthly installment of Base Rent amount by twelve (12). In all subsequent Base Rent payment periods during the Lease Term commencing on the first (1st) day of the full calendar month that is Lease Month 13, the calculation of each monthly installment of Base Rent amount reflects an annual increase of three and one-half percent (3.5%) and each Annual Base Rent amount was calculated by multiplying the corresponding monthly installment of Base Rent amount by twelve (12).

 

**The amounts identified in the column entitled “Monthly Rental Rate per Rentable Square Foot” are rounded amounts provided for information purposes only.

 

***Subject to abatement as provided in Article 3.

 

Except as provided in Section 2.1 below, during the period of time between the Building I Lease Commencement Date and the Building III Lease Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay Base Rent for Building I in the amount set forth in Section 8.1 of this Summary (if the Building I Lease Commencement Date occurs first) or Section 8.2 of this Summary (if the Building III Lease Commencement Date occurs first), subject to abatement as provided in Article 3 hereof. Except as provided in Section 2.1 below, Tenant shall be bound by all obligations under this Lease (with respect to Base Rent and Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) as to the Building as to which the first Lease Commencement Date has occurred only during the period of time between the Building I Lease Commencement Date until the Building III Lease Commencement Date, including, but not limited to, Tenant’s obligation to pay Additional Rent, except that (a) if the Building I Lease Commencement Date occurs first, Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be deemed to be 35.32% of the Project, and references in this Lease to Premises and Building shall mean only the Building I Premises and Building I during the period of time from the Building I Lease Commencement Date until the Building III Lease Commencement Date and (b) if the Building III Lease Commencement Date occurs first, Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be deemed to be 24.52% of the Project, and references in this Lease to Premises and Building shall mean only the Building III Premises and Building III during the period of time from the Building III Lease Commencement Date until the Building I Lease Commencement Date. Commencing on the later to occur of the Building I Lease Commencement Date and the Building III Lease Commencement Date, Tenant will pay Base Rent for the entire Premises (in addition to all Additional Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease). Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, in the event Tenant commences business operations in all or any portion of the Premises then Tenant shall commence to pay Rent with respect to such portion of the Premises including, but not limited to, Base Rent and Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs.

 

9. Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax
Expenses and Utilities Costs (Section 4.2.6):
Commencing as of the Building I Lease Commencement Date, 35.32% as to the Building I Premises (197,959 rentable square feet within the Building I Premises/560,536 rentable square feet within the Project), and commencing as of the Building III Lease Commencement Date 24.52% as to the Building III Premises (137,460 rentable square feet within the Building III Premises/560,536 rentable square feet within the Project) and commencing upon the later to occur of the Building I Lease Commencement Date and the Building III Lease Commencement Date and thereafter, 59.84% (335,419 rentable square feet within the Premises/560,536 rentable square feet within the Project).

 

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TERMS OF LEASE  
(References are to the Lease) DESCRIPTION
   
10. Letter of Credit (Article 20): $8,855,061.60.
     
11. Brokers (Section 24.25): Cushman & Wakefield U.S., Inc. representing Landlord, and Jones Lang LaSalle representing Tenant.
     
12. Parking (Article 23): Total of six hundred seventy-one (671) parking passes (2 unreserved parking passes for every 1,000 rentable square feet of the Premises) consisting of six hundred fifty-one (651) unreserved parking passes and twenty (20) reserved parking spaces that do not require a valet (as provided in Article 23).

 

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  TABLE OF CONTENTS
     
    Page
     
ARTICLE 1 PROJECT, BUILDING AND PREMISES 1
ARTICLE 2 LEASE TERM AND TENANT’S PARTIAL TERMINATION OPTION 5
ARTICLE 3 BASE RENT 8
ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL RENT 9
ARTICLE 5 USE OF PREMISES; HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; ODORS AND EXHAUST 15
ARTICLE 6 SERVICES AND UTILITIES 20
ARTICLE 7 REPAIRS 23
ARTICLE 8 ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS 24
ARTICLE 9 COVENANT AGAINST LIENS 26
ARTICLE 10 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE 27
ARTICLE 11 DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION 29
ARTICLE 12 CONDEMNATION 30
ARTICLE 13 COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT 31
ARTICLE 14 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING 31
ARTICLE 15 SURRENDER; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY 34
ARTICLE 16 HOLDING OVER 35
ARTICLE 17 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES 35
ARTICLE 18 SUBORDINATION 36
ARTICLE 19 TENANT’S DEFAULTS; LANDLORD’S REMEDIES 36
ARTICLE 20 LETTER OF CREDIT 39
ARTICLE 21 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW 42
ARTICLE 22 ENTRY BY LANDLORD 43
ARTICLE 23 PARKING 43
ARTICLE 24 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 44

 

EXHIBITS:  
   
Exhibit A Outline of Floor Plan of Premises
Exhibit A-1 Site Plan of Project
Exhibit B Tenant Work Letter
Exhibit C Confirmation of Lease Terms/Amendment to Lease
Exhibit D Rules and Regulations
Exhibit E Form of Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement
Exhibit F Form of Letter of Credit
Exhibit G Storage Areas
Exhibit H Signage
Exhibit I Available Space on Roofs
Exhibit J Management Option Provisions
Exhibit K Breakdown of Expense Estimate

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Rider 1 Extension Option Rider  

 

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INDEX
 
  Page(s)
   
Abated Rent 8
Accountant 15
Additional Allowance Exhibit B
Additional Rent 9
Affected Areas 17
Affiliate Assignee 34
Affiliates 34
Allowance Deadline Exhibit B
Allowances Exhibit B
Alterations 24
Amortization Period Exhibit B
Amortization Rent Exhibit B
Anticipated Building I Delivery Date ii
Anticipated Building III Delivery Date iii
Approved Working Drawings Exhibit B
Bank 39
Bankruptcy Code 37, 39
Bank’s Credit Rating Threshold 39
Base Building Exhibit B
Base Building Punch List Items Exhibit B
Base Rent 8
Brokers 48
Building Summary
Building I Delivery Date Exhibit B
Building I Premises Summary
Building III Delivery Date Exhibit B
Building III Premises Summary
Building Structure Exhibit J
Building System Exhibit J
Building Systems Exhibit J
Building Systems Documents Exhibit J
Calendar Year 9
Capital Improvement Notice Exhibit J
capital in nature Exhibit J
CC&Rs 16
Change Order Exhibit B
Changes Exhibit B
City Exhibit B
Comparable Buildings Rider 1
Confirmation/Amendment Exhibit C
Conservation Costs 10
Construction 49
Construction Drawings Exhibit B
Contract Exhibit B
Contractor Exhibit B
Controllable Expenses 14
Coordination Fee Exhibit B
Corrective Action 17
Cost Pools 10
Cutoff Date 13
Delivery Condition Exhibit B
Documents 17
Election Date 4

 

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Electric Vehicle Charging Agreement 5
Eligibility Period 22
Emergency 24, Exhibit J
Engineers Exhibit B
Environmental Law 16
Environmental Permits 16
Estimate 13
Estimate Statement 13
Estimated Expenses  13
Estimated Repair Completion Date 29
Excluded Changes 42
Excluded Work Exhibit B
Exercise Date Rider 1
Exercise Notice Rider 1
Exit Survey 34
Expense Year 9
Experience Schedule 1, Exhibit J
Extension Option Rider 1
Extension Rider Rider 1
Fair Market Rental Rate Rider 1
Final Condition Exhibit B
Final Condition Date Exhibit B
Final Costs Exhibit B
Final Costs Statement Exhibit B
Final Retention Exhibit B
Final Space Plan Exhibit B
Final Working Drawings Exhibit B
First Refusal Economic Terms 4
First Refusal Notice 4
First Refusal Space 4
Fitness Center 3
Fitness Center Users 3
Force Majeure 47
Generator 22
Generator Equipment 22
Governmental Approvals 45
Hazardous Materials  16
Hazardous Materials List  17
Holidays 20
HVAC 20
Interest Notice Rider 1
Interest Rate 14
Invoice Notice 24, Exhibit J
Landlord 1
Landlord Charging Stations 5
Landlord Delay Exhibit B
Landlord Parties 3, 19
Landlord’s Capital Improvements Exhibit J
Landlord’s Response Notice 24, Exhibit J
L-C 39
L-C Amount 39
L-C Draw Event 39
L-C Expiration Date 39
L-C FDIC Replacement Notice 39
L-C Reduction Amount 42

 

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L-C Reduction Condition

42

Lease 1
Lease Commencement Date 5
Lease Expiration Date 5
Lease Term 5
Lease Year 6
Management Option 24
Management Standard Exhibit J
Minor Alterations 25
New Pandemic Exceptions 6
Non-Reimbursable Capital Improvements Exhibit J
Notices 47
Objectionable Name 45
OFAC 48
Operating Expenses 9
Option Rent Rider 1
Option Rent Notice Rider 1
Option Term Rider 1
Original Tenant 5
Other Buildings  1, 13
Outside Agreement Date Rider
Outside Termination Date 7
Over-Allowance Amount Exhibit B
Parking Areas 1
Parking Operator 43
Payment Notice Exhibit B
Premises 1
Premises Systems 23
Prior Space Plan Exhibit B
Prohibited Alterations 24
Project 1
Proposition 13 11
Reduction Date 42
Refusal Notice Exhibit B
Reimbursable Capital Improvements 10
Release 16
Rent 9
Rent Commencement Date Exhibit C
rentable square feet 3
Repair Notice 24, Exhibit J
Revenue Code 32
Review Period 15
Right of First Refusal Period 3
ROFR Exercise Notice 4
Rooftop Equipment 50
Schedule Exhibit B
Second Chance Economic Terms 4
Second Chance Notice 4
Security Deposit Laws 41
Sensor Areas 50
Service Agreements Exhibit J
Service Provider Schedule 1, Exhibit J
Service Providers Schedule 1, Exhibit J
Sierra 16
Site Operations Manager Exhibit J

 

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Specified Engineers

Exhibit J

Statement 12
Storage Areas 51
Subject Space 31
Subleasing Costs 33
Summary i
Systems and Equipment 11
Takeover Date 24
Tax Expenses 11
Tenant 1
Tenant Delays Exhibit B
Tenant Deliverables Exhibit B
Tenant Funded Capital Improvements, Exhibit J
Tenant Improvement Allowance Exhibit B
Tenant Improvements Exhibit B
Tenant Work Letter Exhibit B
Tenant’s Agents Exhibit B
Tenant’s Employees Exhibit J
Tenant’s Parties 16
Tenant’s Share 12
Tenant’s Signage 45
Terminated Space 7
Termination Date 7
Termination Notice 7
Termination Option 7
Test Fit Allowance Exhibit B
TI Delay Notice Exhibit B
Transfer Notice 31
Transfer Premium 33
Transferee 31
Transfers 31
Utilities Costs 12
Water Sensors 50
Wi-Fi Network 26
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LEASE

 

This Lease, which includes the preceding Summary and the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the Lease, the Summary and the exhibits to be known sometimes collectively hereafter as the “Lease”), dated as of the date set forth in Section 1 of the Summary, is made by and between BP3-SF5 3000-3500 Marina LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Landlord”), and FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Tenant”).

 

ARTICLE 1

 

PROJECT, BUILDING AND PREMISES

 

1.1           Project, Building and Premises.

 

1.1.1         Premises. Upon and subject to the terms, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth in this Lease, Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord the premises described in Section 6.1 of the Summary (the “Premises”), which Premises are located in the Building (as defined in Section 6.2 of the Summary) and located within the Project (as defined below). The floor plan of the Premises is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

1.1.2         Building and Project. Building I consists of five (5) occupiable levels with a total of 197,959 rentable square feet and Building III consists of six (6) occupiable levels with a total of 194,702 rentable square feet. Building I and Building III are part of a multi-building commercial project known as “Genesis Marina”, located in the City of Brisbane. The term “Project” as used in this Lease, shall mean, collectively: (i) Building I; (ii) Building III; (iii) the other building located at 3500 Marina Blvd. within the site (the “Other Building”); (iii) any outside plaza areas, walkways, driveways, courtyards, public and private streets, transportation facilitation areas and other improvements and facilities now or hereafter constructed surrounding and/or servicing the Building and/or the Other Building, which are designated from time to time by Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) as common areas appurtenant to or servicing the Building, the Other Building and any such other improvements; (iv) any additional buildings, improvements, facilities and common areas which Landlord (any other owners of the Project and/or any common area association formed by Landlord, Landlord’s predecessor-in-interest and/or Landlord’s assignee for the Project) may add thereto from time to time within or as part of the Project; and (v) the land upon which any of the foregoing are situated. The site plan depicting the current configuration of the Project is attached hereto as Exhibit A-1. The Building, as well as the Other Building contain parking areas (“Parking Areas”). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, (1) Landlord has no obligation to expand or otherwise make any improvements within the Project, including, without limitation, any of the outside plaza areas, walkways, driveways, courtyards, public and private streets, transportation facilitation areas and other improvements and facilities which may be depicted on Exhibit A-1  attached hereto (as the same may be modified by Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) from time to time without notice to Tenant), other than Landlord’s obligations (if any) specifically set forth in the Tenant Work Letter attached hereto as Exhibit B, and (2) Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) shall have the right from time to time to include or exclude any improvements or facilities within the Project, at such party’s sole election, subject to Section 1.1.3 below. Subject to (i) the terms and conditions of this Lease, including the Rules and Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit D, (ii) Force Majeure events (as defined in Section 24.17 below), (iii) Landlord’s commercially reasonable security requirements, and (iv)  the requirements of applicable laws, Tenant shall have access to the Premises twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week throughout the Lease Term.

 

 

 

1.1.3         Tenant’s and Landlord’s Rights. Tenant shall have the right to the nonexclusive use of the common corridors and hallways, stairwells, elevators (if any), restrooms and other public or common areas located within the Building, and the non-exclusive use of those areas located on the Project that are designated by Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) from time to time as common areas for the Building or the Project, and access to all planned and future amenities located within the Project; provided, however, that (i) Tenant’s use thereof shall be subject to (A) the provisions of any covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding the use thereof now or hereafter recorded against the Project, and (B) such reasonable, non-discriminatory rules and regulations as Landlord may make from time to time (which shall be provided in writing to Tenant), and (ii) except as needed to exercise its rights under Section 24.35, Tenant may not go on the roof of Building or the Other Building without Landlord’s prior consent (which may be withheld in Landlord’s sole and absolute (but good faith) discretion) and without otherwise being accompanied by a representative of Landlord. Subject to Tenant’s roof rights in Section 24.35, Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) reserve the right from time to time to use any of the common areas of the Project, and the roof, risers and conduits of Building III and the Other Building for telecommunications and/or any other purposes, and to do any of the following, so long as the same does not unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s use of or access to the Premises or Tenant’s parking rights and does not materially increase the obligations or materially decrease the rights of Tenant under this Lease: (1) make any changes, additions, improvements, repairs and/or replacements in or to the Project or any portion or elements thereof, including, without limitation, (x) changes in the location, size, shape and number of driveways, entrances, loading and unloading areas, ingress, egress, direction of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways, public and private streets, plazas, courtyards, transportation facilitation areas and common areas, and (y) expanding or decreasing the size of the Project and any common areas and other elements thereof, including adding, deleting and/or excluding buildings (including the Other Building) thereon and therefrom; (2) close temporarily (i.e., for less than one week) any of the common areas while engaged in making repairs, improvements or alterations to the Project; (3) retain and/or form a common area association or associations under covenants, conditions and restrictions to own, manage, operate, maintain, repair and/or replace all or any portion of the landscaping, driveways, walkways, public and private streets, plazas, courtyards, transportation facilitation areas and/or other common areas located outside of the Building and the Other Building and, subject to Article 4 below, include the common area assessments, fees and taxes charged by the association(s) and the cost of maintaining, managing, administering and operating the association(s), in Operating Expenses or Tax Expenses; and (4) perform such other acts and make such other changes with respect to the Project as Landlord may, in the exercise of good faith business judgment, deem to be appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to complete and open on or before the first to occur of the Building I Lease Commencement Date and the Building III Lease Commencement Date (or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible) the conference center in Building III, the Fitness Center below Building III, and the café and restaurant on the first floor of Building III; and Tenant shall have the right to use the Fitness Center, conference center and restaurant throughout the Lease Term, subject to Landlord’s right to relocate the same to other portions of the Project and (b) Tenant shall have the exclusive right to use the balconies in Building I and on the floors of Building III in which the Premises are located. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to not permit any unreasonable noise, vibration, odors or other nuisances to enter the Premises from the café, Fitness Center and restaurant. Landlord shall endeavor to collaborate with Tenant regarding any planned Project amenities (to avoid redundancy).

 

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1.2              Condition of Premises. Except as expressly set forth in this Lease and in the Tenant Work Letter, Landlord shall not be obligated to provide or pay for any improvement, remodeling or refurbishment work or services related to the improvement, remodeling or refurbishment of the Premises, and Tenant shall accept the Premises in its “As Is” condition on the applicable Lease Commencement Date; provided, however, in the event that, during the first twelve (12) months after the applicable Lease Commencement Date, the Base Building (as defined in Section 1 of Exhibit B), which includes the Systems and Equipment, the base building HVAC, plumbing, life safety and electrical systems of the Building as well as the Building parking lot, roof and roof membrane, in its condition existing as of such date (A) does not comply with applicable laws, seismic, fire and life safety codes, and the ADA, in effect as of the date hereof, or (B) contains defects, then Landlord shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense which shall not be included in Operating Expenses (except as otherwise permitted in Section 4.2 hereof), for correcting any such non-compliance to the extent required by applicable laws, and/or correcting any such defects as soon as reasonably possible after receiving notice thereof from Tenant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Tenant fails to give Landlord written notice of any such defects described in clause (B) hereinabove within twelve (12) months after the applicable Lease Commencement Date, then the correction of any such defects shall, subject to Landlord’s repair obligations in Section 7.2 hereof (and to the extent such correction is a responsibility of Tenant pursuant to Section 7.1 hereof), be Tenant’s responsibility at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. Tenant also acknowledges that, except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Lease, neither Landlord nor any agent of Landlord has made any representation or warranty with respect to the Premises, the Building, or the Project or their condition, or with respect to the suitability thereof for the conduct of Tenant’s business (including, but not limited to, any zoning/conditional use permit requirements which shall be Tenant’s responsibility and Tenant’s failure to obtain any such zoning/use permits (if any are required) shall not affect Tenant’s obligations under this Lease). Subject to Landlord’s delivery obligations hereunder, the taking of possession of the Premises by Tenant shall conclusively establish that the Premises, the Building and the Project were at such time complete and in good, sanitary and satisfactory condition and without any obligation on Landlord’s part to make any alterations, upgrades or improvements thereto. For purposes of Section 1938(a) of the California Civil Code, Landlord hereby discloses to Tenant, and Tenant hereby acknowledges, that the Premises have not undergone inspection by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). In addition, the following notice is hereby provided pursuant to Section 1938(e) of the California Civil Code:

 

“A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) can inspect the subject premises and determine whether the subject premises comply with all of the applicable construction-related accessibility standards under state law. Although state law does not require a CASp inspection of the subject premises, the commercial property owner or lessor may not prohibit the lessee or tenant from obtaining a CASp inspection of the subject premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of the lessee or tenant, if requested by the lessee or tenant. The parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp inspection, and the cost of making any repairs necessary to correct violations of construction-related accessibility standards within the premises.”

 

1.3          Rentable Square Feet. The rentable square feet of the Premises is approximately as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Summary. Such square footage figure shall be binding on Landlord and Tenant for the entire Lease Term absent a casualty or condemnation that affects the actual size of the Premises or an actual change in the size of the Building or the Project. In any such event, the rentable square feet of the Premises and the Building shall be calculated by Landlord using a commercially reasonable measurement method that is substantially consistent with then industry custom and practice.

 

1.4          Fitness Center.

 

1.4.1          Fitness Center. Provided Tenant’s employees execute landlord’s standard waiver of liability form, during the term of this Lease Tenant’s employees (the “Fitness Center Users”) shall be entitled to use the fitness center (the “Fitness Center”) in the Project at no additional charge. The use of the Fitness Center shall be subject to the rules and regulations (including rules regarding hours of use) established from time to time by landlord for the Fitness Center. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that the use of the Fitness Center by the Fitness Center Users shall be at their own risk and that for purposes of Section 10.1, the use of the Fitness Center by Tenant’s employees shall constitute a use of the Project by Tenant. The costs of operating, maintaining and repairing the Fitness Center may be included in Operating Expenses. Subject to Force Majeure events and Landlord’s rights set forth below, Landlord shall continuously maintain the Fitness Center (or any other fitness facility) throughout the term of this Lease. During the Lease, Landlord shall have the right to reconfigure/relocate the Fitness Center in its discretion; provided that the size of the Fitness Center is not materially smaller in size than the Fitness Center initially constructed by Landlord.

 

1.4.2          Release. Subject to the foregoing, Tenant hereby unconditionally releases Landlord and its property manager and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, “Landlord Parties”), from all fines, suits, losses, liabilities, expenses, claims, costs (including attorneys’ fees and court costs) demands, actions, or causes of actions, of any kind without regard to the cause or causes thereof, or the negligence of one or more of the Landlord Parties, for damage to property, or injury or death to any person arising from, growing out of, or in any way related to the use of the Fitness Center by Tenant, its officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees, agents, invitees, visitors, licensees and customers, in addition, Tenant waives any claims it may have against the Landlord Parties arising out of or related to loss (by theft or otherwise) or damage to any property brought to the Fitness Center by Tenant or its officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees, agents, invitees, visitors, licensees and customers. Tenant expressly waives all rights under the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, Section 1542 of the California Civil Code provides that “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or expect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release which, if known by him, must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”

 

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1.5          Right of First Refusal. Commencing as of the thirty-seventh (37th) monthly anniversary of the Building I Lease Commencement Date (“Right of First Refusal Period”), Tenant shall have an ongoing (subject to the terms hereof) right of first refusal with respect to space located on the third (3rd) floor of Building III (the “First Refusal Space”). During the period from the date hereof and continuing until the commencement of the Right of First Refusal Period, Landlord shall have the right to lease the First Refusal Space for third party leases expiring, unless Tenant has exercised Tenant’s Termination Option (in which case there shall be no such term limitations), on or before the commencement of the Right of First Refusal Period, as defined below (and Landlord shall not be obligated to provide Tenant with any First Refusal Notice during such period); provided, however, in the event Tenant exercises Tenant’s Termination Option with respect to any portion of Building III then Tenant’s right of first refusal shall commence on August 1, 2022. Tenant’s right of first refusal shall be on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 1.5.

 

1.5.1         Procedure for Refusal. Between the 37th and 48th months following the Building I Lease Commencement Date, Landlord shall offer the First Refusal Space for lease to third parties. During the Right of First Refusal Period, Landlord shall notify Tenant (the “First Refusal Notice”) when Landlord receives a bona fide offer from a prospective third party tenant that Landlord is willing to accept for the First Refusal Space and/or when Landlord intends to submit a bona fide counteroffer which Landlord would be willing to accept and, to Landlord’s actual knowledge, the prospective third party tenant would accept. The economic terms and conditions of Tenant’s lease of such First Refusal Space shall be as provided in Landlord’s First Refusal Notice (“First Refusal Economic Terms”).

 

1.5.2         Procedure for Acceptance. If Tenant wishes to exercise Tenant’s right of first refusal with respect to the space described in the First Refusal Notice, then within seven (7) days after delivery of the First Refusal Notice to Tenant (“Election Date”), Tenant shall deliver an unconditional, irrevocable notice (“ROFR Exercise Notice”) to Landlord of Tenant’s exercise of its right of first refusal with respect to the entire space described in the First Refusal Notice and on the First Refusal Economic Terms contained therein. If Tenant does not exercise its right of first refusal within such seven (7) day time period (on all of the First Refusal Economic Terms), then Landlord shall be free to lease the space described in the First Refusal Notice to anyone to whom Landlord desires on any terms Landlord desires; provided, however, that if Landlord intends to enter into a lease upon First Refusal Economic Terms which are, in the aggregate, materially more favorable to a prospective tenant than those First Refusal Economic Terms proposed by Landlord in the First Refusal Notice to Tenant, then Landlord shall first deliver written notice to Tenant (“Second Chance Notice”) providing Tenant with the opportunity to lease the First Refusal Space on such more favorable First Refusal Economic Terms (such more favorable terms in the Second Chance Notice are referred to herein as the “Second Chance Economic Terms”). For purposes hereof, Second Chance Economic Terms shall be materially more favorable to a third party if such Second Chance Economic Terms reflect a net effective rental rate (including any rent abatement and tenant improvement costs/allowance and any other economic concessions) less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the net effective rental rate for such First Refusal Space as the First Refusal Economic Terms initially proposed by Landlord in the First Refusal Notice. Tenant’s failure to elect to lease the First Refusal Space upon such Second Chance Economic Terms by written notice to Landlord within seven (7) days after Tenant’s receipt of such Second Chance Notice from Landlord shall be deemed to constitute Tenant’s election not to lease such space upon such Second Chance Economic Terms, in which case Landlord shall be entitled to lease such space to any third party on any terms Landlord desires subject to Landlord’s obligations to deliver Tenant a further Second Chance Notice under the circumstances set forth in the preceding two (2) sentences. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Tenant must elect to exercise its right of first refusal, if at all, with respect to all of the space comprising the First Refusal Space (but only space located in the Project) offered by Landlord to Tenant at any particular time (including any space in the Project which is not part of the First Refusal Space), and Tenant may not elect to lease only a portion thereof or, except as provided in Section 1.5.4 below, object to any of the First Refusal Economic Terms.

 

1.5.3         Construction of First Refusal Space. Tenant shall take the First Refusal Space in its “As-Is” condition (except as otherwise provided in the First Refusal Notice), and Tenant shall be entitled to construct improvements in the First Refusal Space at Tenant’s expense, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Article 8 of this Lease.

 

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1.5.4         Lease of First Refusal Space. If Tenant timely exercises Tenant’s right to lease the First Refusal Space as set forth herein, Landlord and Tenant shall execute an amendment adding such First Refusal Space to this Lease upon the First Refusal Economic Terms set forth in Landlord’s First Refusal Notice and upon the same non-economic terms and conditions as applicable to the Premises then leased by Tenant under this Lease. Unless otherwise specified in the First Refusal Notice, Tenant shall commence payment of rent for the First Refusal Space and the Lease Term of the First Refusal Space shall commence upon the date of delivery of such First Refusal Space to Tenant. The Lease Term for the First Refusal Space shall be as provided in the First Refusal Economic Terms; provided, however, notwithstanding the First Refusal Economic Terms, in the event the term of the lease for the First Refusal Space is shorter than the term of this Lease, then Tenant shall have the right, in the ROFR Exercise Notice, to lengthen the term of the First Refusal Space such that the term for the First Refusal Space will be coterminous with the Lease Term.

 

1.5.5         No Defaults. The rights contained in this Section 1.5 shall be personal to the original Tenant executing this Lease (“Original Tenant”) and any Affiliate Assignee, and may not be exercised by the Original Tenant or such Affiliate Assignee (and not any other assignee, sublessee or other transferee of the Original Tenant’s interest (or Affiliate Assignee’s interest) in this Lease) if the Original Tenant or such Affiliate Assignee has subleased more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Premises then leased by Original Tenant or such Affiliate Assignee as of the date of Tenant’s exercise of its right of first refusal. In addition, at Landlord’s option and in addition to Landlord’s other remedies set forth in this Lease, at law and/or in equity, Tenant shall not have the right to lease the First Refusal Space as provided in this Section 1.5 if, as of the date of the First Refusal Notice, or, at Landlord’s option, as of the scheduled date of delivery of such First Refusal Space to Tenant, Tenant is in default under this Lease beyond the expiration of all applicable notice and cure periods.

 

1.5.6         Remedy. The sole remedy of Tenant for a breach by Landlord of its obligations under this Section 1.5 shall be an action against Landlord for direct damages (excluding consequential and punitive damages), and for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, injunction or specific performance, but no other remedy, equitable or otherwise.

 

1.6          Landlord Charging Stations. Landlord shall install, at Landlord’s sole cost, not less than forty (40) electric vehicle charging stations at the Project for the use, on a first-come, first-served basis, of persons working at the Project who drive electric vehicles (“Landlord Charging Stations”). No Tenant Party shall have the right to use the Landlord Charging Stations prior to the execution by such Tenant Party of a written agreement prepared by Landlord governing such person’s right to use the Landlord Charging Stations (the “Electric Vehicle Charging Agreement”). The terms and conditions of the Electric Vehicle Charging Agreement shall be reasonably acceptable to Landlord, in Landlord’s reasonable discretion. The cost of installing, operating, maintaining and repairing the Landlord Charging Stations may be included in Operating Expenses, less any revenue received by Landlord therefrom. Landlord will continuously maintain during the term of this Lease Landlord Charging Stations and use commercially reasonable efforts to monitor their usage to ensure efficient use thereof, but Landlord shall have the right without liability to Tenant, in Landlord’s reasonable discretion, to change the type or location of Landlord Charging Stations from time to time. Tenant’s obligations under this Lease are not contingent or conditioned upon the ability of Tenant Parties to use the Landlord Charging Stations or upon the existence of Landlord Charging Stations. Subject to Tenant’s compliance with the terms and conditions of Article 8, Landlord hereby approves, in concept, of Tenant installing electric vehicle charging stations in Tenant’s reserved parking spaces.

 

ARTICLE 2

 

LEASE TERM AND TENANT’S PARTIAL TERMINATION OPTION

 

2.1          Lease Term. The terms and provisions of this Lease shall be effective as of the date of this Lease except for the provisions of this Lease relating to the payment of Rent, and Tenant’s obligations under Articles 7, 10.1, and 21 (or any other performance obligation that tenants typically perform only after the Lease Commencement Date), provided, however, that in the event Tenant commences business operations in any portion of the Premises, then Tenant shall commence to pay Rent with respect to such portion of the Premises including, but not limited to, Base Rent and Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs. The term of this Lease (the “Lease Term”) shall be as set forth in Section 7.1 of the Summary and shall commence as to the Building I Premises on the Building I Lease Commencement Date set forth in Section 7.2 of the Summary and as to the Building III Premises on the Building III Commencement Date set forth in Section 7.3 of the Summary. For purposes of this Lease, the term “Lease Commencement Date” shall have the same meaning as the first to occur of the Building III Lease Commencement Date and the Building I Lease Commencement Date (the “Lease Commencement Date”) set forth in Section 7.2 of the Summary (subject, however, to the terms of the Tenant Work Letter), and shall terminate on the date (the “Lease Expiration Date”) set forth in Section 7.4 of the Summary, unless this Lease is sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. For purposes of this Lease, the term “Lease Year” shall mean each consecutive twelve (12) month period during the Lease Term, provided that the last Lease Year shall end on the Lease Expiration Date.

 

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2.1.1          Delay in “Delivery Condition” Delivery. If Landlord does not deliver possession of the Building I Premises to Tenant on or before the Anticipated Building I Delivery Date in the condition required in Exhibit B attached hereto, Landlord shall not be subject to any liability nor shall the validity of this Lease nor the obligations of Tenant hereunder be affected; provided that if Landlord does not deliver possession of (a) the Building I Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition on or before the sixtieth (60th) day following the Anticipated Building I Delivery Date (set forth in Section 7.2 of the Summary), subject to deferral for any Tenant Delays and any Force Majeure delays (as defined in Section 24.17 hereof but not to exceed ninety (90) days of Force Majeure delays for reasons other than regulations and restrictions related to COVID-19 or any variant thereof or other pandemic not in effect as of the date hereof (collectively, the “New Pandemic Exceptions”), then Tenant shall receive one (1) Free Rent Day (as hereinafter defined) for each day that elapses from and after the sixtieth (60th) day following the Anticipated Building I Delivery Date until and including the date on which Landlord delivers possession of the Building I Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition, and (b) the Building I Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition on or before the one hundred twentieth (120th) day following the Anticipated Building I Delivery Date (set forth in Section 7.2 of the Summary), subject to deferral for any Tenant Delays and any Force Majeure delays (but not to exceed ninety (90) days for reasons other than the New Pandemic Exceptions), then Tenant shall receive two (2)  Free Rent Days for each day that elapses from and after the one hundred twentieth (120th) day following the Anticipated Building I Delivery Date until and including the date on possession of the Building I Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition; (c) the Building III Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition on or before the sixtieth (60th) day following the Anticipated Building III Delivery Date (set forth in Section 7.3 of the Summary), subject to deferral for any Tenant Delays and any Force Majeure delays (but not to exceed ninety (90) days for reasons other than the New Pandemic Exceptions), then Tenant shall receive one (1) Free Rent Day (as hereinafter defined) for each day that elapses from and after the sixtieth (60th) day following the Anticipated Building III Delivery Date until and including the date on which Landlord delivers possession of the Building III Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition; and (d) the Building III Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition on or before the one hundred twentieth (120th) day following the Anticipated Building III Delivery Date (set forth in Section 7.3 of the Summary), subject to deferral for any Tenant Delays and any Force Majeure delays (but not to exceed ninety (90) days for reasons other than the New Pandemic Exceptions), then Tenant shall receive two (2) Free Rent Days for each day that elapses from and after the one hundred twentieth (120th) day following the Anticipated Building III Delivery Date until and including the date on possession of the Building III Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition. In addition, if Landlord has not delivered the Building I Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition on or before the two hundred seventieth (270th) day following the Anticipated Building I Delivery Date (as such time period shall be extended due to any Tenant Delays and Force Majeure delays (but not to exceed ninety (90) days for reasons other than the New Pandemic Exceptions)) or the Building III Premises to Tenant in the Delivery Condition on or before the two hundred seventieth (270th) day following the Anticipated Building III Delivery Date (as such time period shall be extended due to Tenant Delays and Force Majeure delays (but not to exceed ninety (90) days for reasons other than the New Pandemic Exceptions)), Tenant (i) shall have the right to terminate this Lease as to the entire Premises or (ii) in the event of a delay in the delivery of the second Building Lease Commencement Date, shall have the right to terminate this Lease as to only second Building, in either case by written notice to Landlord (sent, if at all, no later than ten (10) days after the applicable outside date), whereupon all deliveries previously provided by Tenant to Landlord applicable to the portion of the Premises so terminated shall be promptly returned to Tenant. A “Free Rent Day” means a day for which Tenant has no obligation to pay Base Rent nor Additional Rent as to the Building I Premises after the Building I Anticipated Lease Commencement Date or as to the Building III Premises after the Building III Anticipated Lease Commencement Date, and all Free Rent Days shall be applied as soon as possible following the applicable Lease Commencement Date (and the full amount of the Abated Rent shall be applied thereafter).

 

2.1.2          Delay in Second Building Delivery. If the Delivery Date as to the second Building has not occurred within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the Delivery Date as to the first Building (as such time period shall be extended due to Tenant Delays and Force Majeure delays (but not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days for reasons other than the New Pandemic Exceptions)), then Tenant shall receive one (1) Free Rent Day as to the first Building for each day that elapses from thereafter until the Delivery Date as to the second Building occurs.

 

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2.1.3          Delay in Construction Milestones. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease to the contrary and in addition to Tenant’s other rights and remedies, if the topping out of steel in a Building has not occurred within two hundred seventy (270) days of the date set forth in Landlord’s Schedule (defined in Exhibit B) (as such time period shall be extended due to Tenant Delays and Force Majeure delays (but not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days for reasons other than the New Pandemic Exceptions)), then in addition to Tenant’s other rights or remedies, Tenant may terminate this Lease by written notice to Landlord, whereupon any monies previously paid by Tenant to Landlord shall be reimbursed to Tenant.

 

2.1.4          Amenities Delivery Delays. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, (i) in the event the Fitness Center is not substantially completed by Landlord and operational on or before the date Tenant has substantially completed the Tenant Improvements in the Premises and commenced business operations in the Premises, then Tenant shall be entitled to a Base Rent credit equal to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per month and (ii) in the event the café and restaurant are not substantially completed by Landlord and operational on or before the date Tenant has substantially completed the Tenant Improvements in the Premises and commenced business operations in the Premises, then Tenant shall be entitled to a Base Rent credit equal to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per month; such Base Rent credits shall be prorated for partial months.

 

2.1.5          Other Terms. Following the applicable Lease Commencement Date, Landlord shall deliver to Tenant an amendment in the form as set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto, setting forth, among other things, the applicable Lease Commencement Date and, with regard to an amendment memorializing the later to occur of the Building III Lease Commencement Date and the Building I Lease Commencement Date only, the Lease Expiration Date, which amendment Tenant shall execute and return to Landlord within ten (10) business days after Tenant’s receipt thereof. If Tenant fails to execute and return the amendment within such 10-business day period, Tenant shall be deemed to have approved and confirmed the dates set forth therein, provided that such deemed approval shall not relieve Tenant of its obligation to execute and return the amendment (and such failure shall constitute a default by Tenant hereunder after the expiration of all applicable notice and cure periods).

 

2.2           Tenant’s Partial Termination Option. Provided Tenant fully and completely satisfies each of the conditions set forth in this Section 2.2, Tenant shall have the one-time option (“Termination Option”) to terminate Tenant’s lease of Building III (or terminate any contiguous full floor increment leased by Tenant in Building III) effective as of the date set forth in Tenant’s Termination Notice (the “Termination Date”), but no later than July 31, 2022 (the “Outside Termination Date”).

 

2.2.1          Termination Exercise. In order to exercise the Termination Option, Tenant must fully and completely satisfy each and every one of the following conditions: (i) Tenant must give Landlord written notice (“Termination Notice”) of its exercise of the Termination Option, which Termination Notice must be delivered to Landlord at least ten (10) business days prior to the Termination Date (and which Termination Notice shall specify the portion(s) of Building III which is being terminated) (the “Terminated Space”) and (ii) at the time of the Termination Notice, Tenant shall not be in default under this Lease after expiration of applicable cure periods.

 

2.2.2          Base Rent Adjustment. If Tenant exercises the Termination Option, Base Rent in Section 8.2 of the Summary shall be adjusted to remove the square footage of the Terminated Space. In the event the Termination Space consists of the entire Premises located in Building III, then the initial Base Rent set forth in Section 8.1 of the Summary shall be increased by Fourteen Cents ($0.14) per rentable square foot per month. In the event the Termination Space consists of three (3) floors in Building III, the initial Base Rent set forth in Section 8 of the Summary shall be increased by Twelve Cents ($0.12) per rentable square foot per month. In the event the Termination Space consists of two (2) floors in Building III, then the initial Base Rent set forth in Section 8 of the Summary shall be increased by Ten Cents ($0.10) per rentable square foot per month. In the event the Termination Space consists of one (1) floor in Building III, then the initial Base Rent set forth in Section 8 of the Summary shall be increased by Eight Cents ($0.08) per rentable square foot per month. Any such increase in Base Rent shall, at Landlord’s option, be memorialized in an amendment to this Lease (which Tenant shall execute within ten (10) business days after receipt thereof).

 

2.2.3          Reduction of Allowances. In the event of any such termination pursuant to this Section 2.2, the Tenant Improvement Allowance, and, if applicable, the Additional Allowance shall be deemed reduced on a proportionate basis based on the reduction of rentable square feet in the Premises. Any such reduction in the Tenant Improvement Allowance, and, if applicable, the Additional Allowance shall, at Landlord’s option, be memorialized in an amendment to this Lease (which Tenant shall execute within ten (10) business days after receipt thereof). In the event Landlord has, prior to the Termination Date, disbursed any portion of the Tenant Improvement Allowance and/or the Additional Allowance pertaining to the Terminated Space then such disbursed amount shall be deducted from any remaining portion of the Tenant Improvement Allowance and Additional Allowance.

 

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2.2.4          General. If Tenant properly and timely exercises its Termination Option in this Section 2.2  in strict accordance with the terms hereof, this Lease (as it pertains to the Terminated Space which is the subject of the Termination Option) shall expire at midnight on the Termination Date. Upon such termination of this Lease (as it pertains to the applicable portion of the Terminated Space which is the subject of any such Termination Option), the parties shall be relieved of all further obligations under this Lease (as it pertains to the Terminated Space which is the subject of the Termination Option) except for those obligations under this Lease which expressly survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease and all references in this Lease to “Premises” shall exclude the Terminated Space, and Tenant’s Share and the amount of the L-C Amount and Reduction L-C Amount shall be proportionately reduced.

 

ARTICLE 3

 

BASE RENT

 

Tenant shall pay, without notice or demand, to Landlord via ACH or at the address set forth in Section 3 of the Summary, or at such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing, in currency or a check for currency which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for private or public debts in the United States of America, base rent (“Base Rent”) as set forth in Section 8 of the Summary, payable in equal monthly installments as set forth in Section 8 of the Summary in advance on or before the first day of each and every month during the Lease Term, without any setoff or deduction whatsoever. On or before the earlier to occur of the Building I Delivery Date or the Building III Delivery Date, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord an amount equal to the Base Rent payable by Tenant for the Premises for the first (1st) full month of the Lease Term for the entire Premises (i.e., $2,213,765.40), which shall be applied to Base Rent first coming due under this Lease. If any rental payment date (including the applicable Lease Commencement Date) falls on a day of the month other than the first day of such month or if any rental payment is for a period which is shorter than one month, then the rental for any such fractional month shall be a proportionate amount of a full calendar month’s rental based on the proportion that the number of days in such fractional month bears to the number of days in the calendar month during which such fractional month occurs. All other payments or adjustments required to be made under the terms of this Lease that require proration on a time basis shall be prorated on the same basis.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein and so long as Tenant is not then in default under this Lease (beyond the expiration of all applicable notice and cure periods), Landlord hereby agrees to abate Tenant’s obligation to pay (i) with respect to the Building I Premises, one hundred percent (100%) of Tenant’s monthly Base Rent during the period which is the first (1st), second (2nd), third (3rd), fourth (4th), fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) full calendar months of the initial Lease Term after the Building I Lease Commencement Date (for the Building I Premises), and fifty percent (50%) of Tenant’s monthly Base Rent during the period which is the seventh (7th), eighth (8th), ninth (9th), tenth (10th), eleventh (11th) and twelfth (12th) full calendar months of the initial Lease Term after the Building I Lease Commencement Date (for the Building I Premises), and (ii) with respect to the Building III Premises, one hundred percent (100%) of Tenant’s monthly Base Rent during the period which is the first (1st), second (2nd), third (3rd), fourth (4th), fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) full calendar months after the Building III Lease Commencement Date (for the Building III Premises), and fifty percent (50%) of Tenant’s monthly Base Rent during the period which is the seventh (7th), eighth (8th), ninth (9th), tenth (10th), eleventh (11th) and twelfth (12th) full calendar months of the Lease Term after the Building III Lease Commencement Date (for the Building III Premises) (collectively the “Abated Rent”). During such abatement period, Tenant shall still be responsible for the payment of all of its other monetary obligations under this Lease. In the event of a default by Tenant under the terms of this Lease that results in early termination pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 of this Lease, then as part of the recovery set forth in Article 19 of this Lease, Landlord shall be entitled to the recovery of the unamortized portion of the Abated Rent that was abated under the provisions of this Article 3.

 

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ARTICLE 4

 

ADDITIONAL RENT

 

4.1           Additional Rent. In addition to paying the Base Rent specified in Article 3 above, Tenant shall pay as additional rent the sum of the following: (i) Tenant’s Share (as such term is defined below) of the annual Operating Expenses allocated to the Building (pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below); plus (ii) Tenant’s Share of the annual Tax Expenses allocated to the Building (pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below); plus (iii) Tenant’s Share of the annual Utilities Costs allocated to the Building (pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below). Landlord currently estimates that such amounts will be $1.74 per rentable square foot per month at the applicable Lease Commencement Date, which estimate shall include a real estate tax calculation based on land value, cold shell, warm shell, parking valet and an additional $175.00 per rental square foot allowance for tenant improvements as provided in the breakdown attached hereto as Exhibit K; provided, however, that such estimate shall not be binding on Landlord in any way whatsoever (nor affect Tenant’s obligations under this Lease) in the event that the actual amounts are in excess of such estimate. Such additional rent, together with any and all other amounts payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease (including, without limitation, pursuant to Article 6), shall be hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Additional Rent.” The Base Rent and Additional Rent are herein collectively referred to as the “Rent.” All amounts due under this Article 4 as Additional Rent shall be payable for the same periods and in the same manner, time and place as the Base Rent. Without limitation on other obligations of Tenant which shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term, the obligations of Tenant to pay the Additional Rent provided for in this Article 4 shall survive the expiration of the Lease Term.

 

4.2           Definitions. As used in this Article 4, the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter set forth:

 

4.2.1          “Calendar Year” shall mean each calendar year in which any portion of the Lease Term falls, through and including the calendar year in which the Lease Term expires.

 

4.2.2          “Expense Year” shall mean each Calendar Year.

 

4.2.3         “Operating Expenses” shall mean all expenses, costs and amounts of every kind and nature which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year because of or in connection with the ownership, management, maintenance, repair, restoration or operation of the Project, including, without limitation, any amounts paid for: (i) the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing, renovating and managing the utility systems, lab systems, central plant, mechanical systems, sanitary and storm drainage systems, any elevator systems (if applicable) and all other “Systems and Equipment” (as defined in Section 4.2.4 of this Lease), and the cost of supplies and equipment and maintenance and service contracts in connection therewith; (ii) the cost of licenses, certificates, permits and inspections, and the cost of contesting the validity or applicability of any governmental enactments which may affect Operating Expenses, and the costs incurred in connection with implementation and operation (by Landlord or any common area association(s) formed for the Project) of any transportation system management program or similar program; (iii) the cost of insurance carried by Landlord, in such amounts as Landlord may reasonably determine or as may be required by any mortgagees of any mortgage or the lessor of any ground lease affecting the Project; (iv) the cost of landscaping, relamping, supplies, tools, equipment and materials, and all fees, charges and other costs (including consulting fees, legal fees and accounting fees) incurred in connection with the management, operation, repair and maintenance of the Project; (v) any equipment rental agreements or management agreements (including the cost of any management fee (to be equal to three percent (3%) of Tenant’s then annual Base Rent; provided, however, that for any period in which Tenant elects to self-manage a Building pursuant to Article 7 of this Lease (and exercises its Management Option, as defined in Section 7.4 below), to be equal to one and one half percent (1.5%) of Tenant’s then annual Base Rent as to such Building) but excluding the rental of any office space provided thereunder); (vi) the cost of any parking valet system, the cost to operate any amenities in the Project and the wages, salaries and other compensation and benefits of all persons to the extent they are engaged in the operation, management, maintenance or security of the Project, and employer’s Social Security taxes, unemployment taxes or insurance, and any other taxes which may be levied on such wages, salaries, compensation and benefits; (vii) payments under any easement, license, operating agreement, declaration, restrictive covenant, underlying or ground lease (excluding rent), or instrument pertaining to the sharing of costs by the Project (including but not limited to, the REA described in Article 5 hereof); (viii) the cost of janitorial service, trash removal (provided, however, Operating Expenses shall not include the cost of janitorial services and trash removal services provided to the Premises or the premises of other tenants of the Building and/or the Project or the cost of replacing light bulbs, lamps, starters and ballasts for lighting fixtures in the Premises and the premises of other tenants in the Building and/or the Project to the extent such services are directly provided and paid for by Tenant pursuant to Section 6.6 below), alarm and security service, if any, window cleaning, replacement of wall and floor coverings, ceiling tiles and fixtures in lobbies, corridors, restrooms and other common or public areas or facilities, maintenance and replacement of curbs and walkways, repair to roofs and re-roofing; (ix)   amortization (without interest ) of the cost of acquiring or the rental expense of personal property used in the maintenance, operation and repair of the Project; (x) the cost of any capital improvements or other costs (I) which are intended as a labor-saving device or to effect other economies in the operation or maintenance of the Project or which are otherwise permitted hereunder, (II) made to the Project or any portion thereof after the applicable Lease Commencement Date that are required under any governmental law or regulation, or (III) which are Conservation Costs (as defined below) and/or which are reasonably determined by Landlord to be in the best interests of the Project, including, without limitation, improvements made to implement public health or safety recommendations (collectively, “Reimbursable Capital Improvements”; provided, however, that if any such cost described in (I), (II) or (III) above, is a capital expenditure, such cost shall be amortized (without interest) over the useful life of the item as Landlord shall reasonably determine; and (xi) the costs and expenses of complying with, or participating in, conservation, recycling, sustainability, energy efficiency, waste reduction or other programs or practices implemented or enacted from time to time at the Building and/or Project, including, without limitation, in connection with any LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating or compliance system or program, including that currently coordinated through the U.S. Green Building Council or Energy Star rating and/or compliance system or program (collectively, “Conservation Costs”). If Landlord is not furnishing any particular work or service (the cost of which, if performed by Landlord, would be included in Operating Expenses) to a tenant who has undertaken to perform such work or service in lieu of the performance thereof by Landlord, Operating Expenses shall be deemed to be increased by an amount equal to the additional Operating Expenses which would reasonably have been incurred during such period by Landlord if it had at its own expense furnished such work or service to such tenant. If any of (x)  the Building, (y) the Other Building (but only during the period of time the same is included by Landlord within the Project) and (z) any additional buildings are added to the Project pursuant to Section 1.1.3 above (but only during the period of time after such additional buildings have been fully constructed and ready for occupancy and are included by Landlord within the Project) are less than ninety-five percent (95%) occupied during all or a portion of any Expense Year, Landlord shall make an appropriate adjustment to the variable components of Operating Expenses for such year or applicable portion thereof, employing sound accounting and management principles, to determine the amount of Operating Expenses that would have been paid had the Building, the Other Building and such additional buildings (if any) been ninety-five percent (95%) occupied; and the amount so determined shall be deemed to have been the amount of Operating Expenses for such year, or applicable portion thereof.

 

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Subject to the provisions of Section 4.3.4 below, Landlord shall have the right, from time to time, to equitably allocate some or all of the Operating Expenses (and/or Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) between the Building and the Other Building and/or among different tenants of the Project and/or among different buildings of the Project as and when such different buildings are constructed and added to (and/or excluded from) the Project or otherwise (the “Cost Pools”). Such Cost Pools may also include an allocation of certain Operating Expenses (and/or Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) within or under covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting the Project. In addition, subject to the provisions of Section 4.3.4 below, Landlord shall have the right from time to time, in its reasonable discretion, to include or exclude existing or future buildings in the Project for purposes of determining Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs and/or the provision of various services and amenities thereto, including allocation of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs in any such Cost Pools.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Operating Expenses shall not, however, include: (A) costs of leasing commissions, attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with negotiations or disputes with present or prospective tenants or other occupants of the Project; (B) costs (including permit, license and inspection costs) incurred in renovating or otherwise improving, decorating or redecorating rentable space for other tenants or vacant rentable space; (C) costs incurred due to the violation by Landlord of the terms and conditions of any lease of space in the Project; (D) costs of overhead or profit increment paid to Landlord or to subsidiaries or affiliates of Landlord for services in or in connection with the Project to the extent the same exceeds the costs of overhead and profit increment included in the costs of such services which could be obtained from third parties on a competitive basis; (E) costs of interest on debt or amortization on any mortgages, and rent payable under any ground lease of the Project; (F) Utilities Costs; (G) Tax Expenses; (H) costs occasioned by casualties or condemnation; (I) costs to correct violation of law applicable to the Premises or the Project on the applicable Lease Commencement Date: (J) costs incurred in connection with the presence of any Hazardous Materials, except to the extent caused by the release or emission of the Hazardous Material in question by Tenant or any of Tenant’s Parties; (K) expense reserves; (L) costs which could properly be capitalized under generally accepted accounting principles, except as specifically provided in 4.2.3(x), above, and only to the extent amortized over the useful life of the capital item in question; (M) costs for services not provided to Tenant under this Lease or are of a nature that are paid directly by Tenant; (N) profit by Landlord for managing or administering the Project except as set forth in Section 4.2.3(v) above; and (O) any costs related to construction of the Project, including the Fitness Center and any other buildings or completion of the work described in Sections 1.1.3 or 24.30 or Exhibit B.

 

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4.2.4        “Systems and Equipment” shall mean any plant (including any central plant), machinery, transformers, duct work, cable, wires, and other equipment, facilities, and systems designed to supply heat, ventilation, air conditioning and humidity or any other services or utilities, or comprising or serving as any component or portion of the electrical, gas, steam, plumbing, sprinkler, communications, alarm, lab, security, or fire/life safety systems or equipment, or any other mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer or other systems or equipment which serve the Building and/or any other building in the Project in whole or in part.

 

4.2.5        “Tax Expenses” shall mean all federal, state, county, or local governmental or municipal taxes, fees, assessments, charges or other impositions of every kind and nature, whether general, special, ordinary or extraordinary, (including, without limitation, real estate taxes, general and special assessments, transit assessments, fees and taxes, child care subsidies, fees and/or assessments, job training subsidies, fees and/or assessments, open space fees and/or assessments, housing subsidies and/or housing fund fees or assessments, public art fees and/or assessments, leasehold taxes or taxes based upon the receipt of rent, including gross receipts or sales taxes applicable to the receipt of rent, personal property taxes imposed upon the fixtures, machinery, equipment, apparatus, systems and equipment, appurtenances, furniture and other personal property used in connection with the Project), which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year because of or in connection with the ownership, leasing and operation of the Project or Landlord’s interest therein. For purposes of this Lease, Tax Expenses shall be calculated as if (i) the tenant improvements in the Building, the Other Building and any additional buildings added to the Project pursuant to Section 1.1.3 above (but only during the period of time that such Other Building and additional buildings are included by Landlord within the Project) were fully constructed, and (ii) the Project, the Building, the Other Building and such additional buildings (if any) and all tenant improvements therein were fully assessed for real estate tax purposes.

 

4.2.5.1    Tax Expenses shall include, without limitation:

 

(i)             Any tax on Landlord’s rent, right to rent or other income from the Project or as against Landlord’s business of leasing any of the Project;

 

(ii)            Any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge in addition to, or in substitution, partially or totally, of any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge previously included within the definition of real property tax, it being acknowledged by Tenant and Landlord that Proposition 13 was adopted by the voters of the State of California in the June 1978 election (“Proposition 13”) and that assessments, taxes, fees, levies and charges may be imposed by governmental agencies for such services as fire protection, street, sidewalk and road maintenance, refuse removal and for other governmental services formerly provided without charge to property owners or occupants. It is the intention of Tenant and Landlord that all such new and increased assessments, taxes, fees, levies, and charges and all similar assessments, taxes, fees, levies and charges be included within the definition of Tax Expenses for purposes of this Lease;

 

(iii)           Any assessment, tax, fee, levy, or charge allocable to or measured by the area of the Premises or the rent payable hereunder, including, without limitation, any gross income tax upon or with respect to the possession, leasing, operating, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy by Tenant of the Premises, or any portion thereof;

 

(iv)           Any assessment, tax, fee, levy or charge, upon this transaction or any document to which Tenant is a party, creating or transferring an interest or an estate in the Premises; and

 

 

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(v)           Any reasonable expenses incurred by Landlord in attempting to protest, reduce or minimize Tax Expenses.

 

4.2.5.2      Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 4.2.5, there shall be excluded from Tax Expenses (i) all excess profits taxes, transfer taxes, franchise taxes, gift taxes, capital stock taxes, inheritance and succession taxes, estate taxes, federal and state net income taxes, and other taxes to the extent applicable to Landlord’s net income (as opposed to rents, receipts or income attributable to operations at the Project), (ii) any items included as Operating Expenses, (iii) any items paid by Tenant under Section 4.4 below, and (iv) any assessments in excess of the amount which would be payable if such assessments were paid in installments over the longest permitted term but only to the extent the payment of such assessments is allowed to be paid in installments without any additional costs other than normal interest.

 

4.2.6       “Tenant’s Share” shall mean the percentage set forth in Section 9 of the Summary. Tenant’s Share was calculated by dividing the number of rentable square feet of the Premises by the total rentable square feet in the Building (as set forth in Section 9 of the Summary), and stating such amount as a percentage. Subject to the terms of Section 9 of the Summary and Section 1.3 above, Tenant’s Share as set forth in Section 9 of the Summary shall be binding on the parties for the entire Term. If Tenant’s Share is adjusted pursuant to Section 1.3 above then, as to the Expense Year in which such adjustment occurs, Tenant’s Share for such year shall be determined on the basis of the number of days during such Expense Year that each such Tenant’s Share was in effect but only to the extent the payment of such assessments in installments was allowed under applicable laws.

 

4.2.7       “Utilities Costs” shall mean all actual charges for utilities for the Building and the Project (including utilities for the Other Building and additional buildings, if any, added to the Project during the period of time the same are included by Landlord within the Project) which Landlord shall pay during any Expense Year, including, but not limited to, the costs of water, sewer, gas and electricity, and the costs of HVAC and other utilities, including any lab utilities and central plant utilities (but excluding those charges for which tenants directly reimburse Landlord or otherwise pay directly to the utility company) as well as related fees, assessments, measurement meters and devices and surcharges. Utilities Costs shall be calculated assuming the Building (and, during the period of time when such buildings are included by Landlord within the Project, the Other Building and any additional buildings, if any, added to the Project) are at least ninety-five percent (95%) occupied. If, during all or any part of any Expense Year, Landlord shall not provide any utilities (the cost of which, if provided by Landlord, would be included in Utilities Costs) to a tenant (including Tenant) who has undertaken to provide the same instead of Landlord, Utilities Costs shall be deemed to be increased by an amount equal to the additional Utilities Costs which would reasonably have been incurred during such period by Landlord if Landlord had at its own expense provided such utilities to such tenant. Utilities Costs shall include any costs of utilities which are allocated to the Project under any declaration, restrictive covenant, or other instrument pertaining to the sharing of costs by the Project or any portion thereof, including any covenants, conditions or restrictions now or hereafter recorded against or affecting the Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Utilities Costs shall not include: (A) any costs that would be considered a capital expenditure (with such costs treated, instead, as Operating Expenses, as allowed under Section 4.2.3 above), (B) any connection fees, tap-in fees, or other fees for service to the Project not in existence as of the applicable Lease Commencement Date or (C) costs for services or utilities not provided to Tenant under this Lease or of a nature that are paid directly by Tenant.

 

4.3          Calculation and Payment of Additional Rent.

 

4.3.1          Payment of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs. For each Expense Year ending or commencing within the Lease Term, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, as Additional Rent, the following, which payment shall be made in the manner set forth in Section 4.3.2 below: (i) Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below; plus (ii) Tenant’s Share of Tax Expenses allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below; plus (iii) Tenant’s Share of Utilities Costs allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below.

 

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4.3.2          Statement of Actual Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs and Payment by Tenant. Landlord shall endeavor to give to Tenant on or before the first (1st) day of June following the end of each Expense Year, a statement (the “Statement”) which shall state the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs incurred or accrued for such preceding Expense Year that are allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below, and which shall indicate therein Tenant’s Share thereof. Within thirty (30) days after Tenant’s receipt of the Statement for each Expense Year ending during the Lease Term, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the full amount of the Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs for such Expense Year, less the amounts, if any, paid during such Expense Year as the Estimated Expenses as defined in and pursuant to Section 4.3.3 below. If any Statement reflects that Tenant has overpaid Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses and/or Tenant’s Share of Tax Expenses and/or Tenant’s Share of Utilities Costs for such Expense Year, then Landlord shall, at Landlord’s option, either (i) remit such overpayment to Tenant within thirty (30) days after such applicable Statement is delivered to Tenant, or (ii) credit such overpayment toward the Rent next due and payable by Tenant under this Lease. The failure of Landlord to timely furnish the Statement for any Expense Year shall not prejudice Landlord from enforcing its rights under this Article 4; provided, however, Tenant shall not be required to pay for any Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses or Utilities Costs until thirty (30) days after receipt of such Statement as provided in the second sentence of this Section 4.3.2 (and Estimated Expenses as provided in Section 4.3.3). Even though the Lease Term has expired and Tenant has vacated the Premises, if the Statement for the Expense Year in which this Lease terminates reflects that Tenant has overpaid and/or underpaid Tenant’s Share of the Operating Expenses and/or Tenant’s Share of Tax Expenses and/or Tenant’s Share of Utilities Costs for such Expense Year, then within thirty (30) days after Landlord’s delivery of such Statement to Tenant, Landlord shall refund to Tenant any such overpayment, or Tenant shall pay to Landlord any such underpayment, as the case may be. Tenant’s failure to object any Statement within twelve (12) months after Tenant’s receipt thereof shall constitute Tenant’s irrevocable waiver to object to the same. Subject to the terms of Section 4.6. The provisions of this Section 4.3.2 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Tenant shall not be responsible for Tenant’s Share of any Operating Expenses, Utilities Costs or Tax Expenses attributable to any calendar year which was first billed to Tenant more than twenty-four (24) months after the date (the “Cutoff Date”) which is the earlier of (i) the expiration of the applicable calendar year or (i) the Lease Expiration Date, except that Tenant shall be responsible for Tenant’s Share of any Operating Expenses, Utilities Costs and Tax Expenses levied by any governmental authority or by any public utility company at any time following the applicable Cutoff Date which are attributable to any calendar year occurring prior to such Cutoff Date, so long as Landlord delivers to tenant a bill and supplemental statement for such amounts within ninety (90) days following Landlord’s receipt of the applicable bill therefor.

 

4.3.3          Statement of Estimated Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs. Landlord shall endeavor to give Tenant a yearly expense estimate statement (the “Estimate Statement”) which shall set forth Landlord’s reasonable estimate (the “Estimate”) of the total amount of Tenant’s Share of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs allocated to the Building pursuant to Section 4.3.4 below for the then-current Expense Year shall be, and which shall indicate therein Tenant’s Share thereof (the “Estimated Expenses”). The failure of Landlord to timely furnish the Estimate Statement for any Expense Year shall not preclude Landlord from enforcing its rights to collect any Estimated Expenses under this Article 4. Following Landlord’s delivery of the Estimate Statement for the then-current Expense Year, Tenant shall pay, within thirty (30) days thereafter, a fraction of the Estimated Expenses for the then-current Expense Year (reduced by any amounts paid pursuant to the last sentence of this Section 4.3.3). Such fraction shall have as its numerator the number of months which have elapsed in such current Expense Year to the month of such payment, both months inclusive, and shall have twelve (12) as its denominator. Until a new Estimate Statement is furnished, Tenant shall pay monthly, with the monthly Base Rent installments, an amount equal to one-twelfth (1/12) of the total Estimated Expenses set forth in the previous Estimate Statement delivered by Landlord to Tenant.

 

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4.3.4          Allocation of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs to Building. The parties acknowledge that the Building is part of a multi-building commercial project consisting of the Building, and the Other Building and such other buildings as Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) may elect to construct and include as part of the Project from time to time (the Other Building and any such other buildings are sometimes referred to herein, collectively, as the “Other Buildings”), and that certain of the costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Project (i.e. the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs) shall be shared among the Building and/or such Other Buildings, while certain other costs and expenses which are solely attributable to the Building and such Other Buildings, as applicable, shall be allocated directly to the Building and the Other Buildings, respectively. Accordingly, as set forth in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 above, Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs are determined annually for the Project as a whole, and a portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs, which portion shall be determined by Landlord on an equitable basis, shall be allocated to the Building (as opposed to the tenants of the Other Buildings), and such portion so allocated shall be the amount of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs payable with respect to the Building upon which Tenant’s Share shall be calculated. Such portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs allocated to the Building shall include all Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs which are attributable solely to the Building, and an equitable portion of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs attributable to the Project as a whole and shall not include Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses or Utilities Costs related solely to Other Buildings. In addition, all utilities shall be separately metered or sub-metered to the Premises and Tenant shall pay such metered amounts rather than a share of the utilities used by other tenants. As an example of such allocation with respect to Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs, it is anticipated that Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) may receive separate tax bills which separately assess the improvements component of Tax Expenses for each building in the Project and/or Landlord may receive separate utilities bills from the utilities companies identifying the Utilities Costs for certain of the utilities costs directly incurred by each such building (as measured by separate meters installed for each such building), and such separately assessed Tax Expenses and separately metered Utilities Costs shall be calculated for and allocated separately to each such applicable building. In addition, in the event Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) elect to subdivide certain common area portions of the Project such as landscaping, public and private streets, driveways, walkways, courtyards, plazas, transportation facilitation areas and/or accessways into a separate parcel or parcels of land (and/or separately convey all or any of such parcels to a common area association to own, operate and/or maintain same), the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs for such common area parcels of land may be aggregated and then reasonably allocated by Landlord to the Building and such Other Buildings on an equitable basis as Landlord (and/or any applicable covenants, conditions and restrictions for any such common area association) shall provide from time to time.

 

4.3.5          Cap on Controllable Operating Expenses. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 4, the aggregate “Controllable Expenses” (as hereinafter defined) included in Operating Expenses in any Expense Year after the first Expense Year shall not increase by more than five percent (5%) on a non-cumulative basis, over the actual aggregate Controllable Expenses included in Operating Expenses for any preceding Expense Year, but with no such limit on the amount of Controllable Expenses which may be included in the Operating Expenses incurred during the first Expense Year. Operating Expenses shall, in Landlord’s Building- standard manner, be grossed up during any Expense Year that the Project is not fully leased and occupied. For purposes of this Section 4.3.5, “Controllable Expenses” shall mean all Operating Expenses except insurance carried by Landlord with respect to the Building and/or the operation thereof. The provisions of this Section 4.3.5 do not apply to the Tax Expenses nor Utilities Costs.

 

4.4           Taxes and Other Charges for Which Tenant Is Directly Responsible. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord upon demand for all taxes or assessments required to be paid by Landlord (except to the extent included in Tax Expenses by Landlord), excluding state, local and federal personal or corporate income taxes measured by the net income of Landlord from all sources and estate and inheritance taxes, whether or not now customary or within the contemplation of the parties hereto, when:

 

4.4.1          said taxes are measured by or reasonably attributable to the cost or value of Tenant’s equipment, furniture, fixtures and other personal property located in the Premises;

 

4.4.2          said taxes are assessed upon or due to the possession, leasing, operation, management, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or occupancy by Tenant of the Premises or any portion of the Project; or

 

4.4.3          said taxes are assessed upon this transaction or any document to which Tenant is a party creating or transferring an interest or an estate in the Premises.

 

4.5           Late Charges. If any installment of Rent or any other sum due from Tenant shall not be received by Landlord or Landlord’s designee within five (5) days of the due date therefor, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord a late charge equal to five percent (5%) of the amount due plus any reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenant’s failure to pay Rent and/or other charges when due hereunder. The late charge shall be deemed Additional Rent and the right to require it shall be in addition to all of Landlord’s other rights and remedies hereunder, at law and/or in equity and shall not be construed as liquidated damages or as limiting Landlord’s remedies in any manner. In addition to the late charge described above, any Rent or other amounts owing hereunder which are not paid by the date that they are due shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate (the ” Interest Rate”) equal to the lesser of (i) the “Prime Rate” or “Reference Rate” announced from time to time by the Bank of America (or such reasonable comparable national banking institution as selected by Landlord in the event Bank of America ceases to exist or publish a Prime Rate or Reference Rate), plus four percent (4%), or (ii) the highest rate permitted by applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, before assessing a late charge or interest the first time in any one (1) year period, Landlord shall provide Tenant written notice and email of the delinquency, and shall waive such late charge if Tenant pays such delinquency within five (5) days thereafter.

 

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4.6           Audit Rights. Tenant shall have the right, at Tenant’s cost, after reasonable notice to Landlord, to have Tenant’s authorized employees or agents inspect, at Landlord’s main corporate office during normal business hours, Landlord’s books, records and supporting documents concerning the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs set forth in any Statement delivered by Landlord to Tenant for a particular Expense Year pursuant to Section 4.3.2 above or Estimate Statement provided pursuant to Section 4.3.3 above; provided, however, Tenant shall have no right to conduct such inspection or object to or otherwise dispute the amount of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs set forth in any such Statement, unless Tenant notifies Landlord of such inspection objection and dispute, completes such inspection within twelve (12) months immediately following Landlord’s delivery of a Statement (the “Review Period”); provided, further, that notwithstanding any such timely inspection, objection, dispute, and/or audit, and as a condition precedent to Tenant exercise of its right of inspection, objection, dispute, and/or audit as set forth in this Section 4.6, Tenant shall not be permitted to withhold payment of, and Tenant shall timely pay to Landlord, the full amounts as required by the provisions of this Article 4 in accordance with such Statement. However, such payment may be made under protest pending the outcome of any audit. In connection with any such inspection by Tenant, Landlord and Tenant shall reasonably cooperate with each other so that such inspection can be performed pursuant to a mutually acceptable schedule, in an expeditious manner and without undue interference with Landlord’s operation and management of the Project. If after such inspection and/or request for documentation, Tenant disputes the amount of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs set forth in the Statement, Tenant shall have the right, but not the obligation, within the Review Period, to cause an independent certified public accountant which is not paid on a contingency basis and which is mutually approved by Landlord and Tenant (the “Accountant”) to complete an audit of Landlord’s books and records to determine the proper amount of the Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs incurred and amounts payable by Tenant for the Expense Year which is the subject of such Statement. Such audit by the Accountant shall be final and binding upon Landlord and Tenant. If Landlord and Tenant cannot mutually agree as to the identity of the Accountant within thirty (30) days after Tenant notifies Landlord that Tenant desires an audit to be performed, then the Accountant shall be one of the “Big 4” accounting firms selected by Landlord, which is not paid on a contingency basis and is not, and has not been, otherwise employed or retained by Landlord. If such audit reveals that Landlord has over-charged Tenant, then within thirty (30) days after the results of such audit are made available to Landlord, Landlord shall reimburse to Tenant the amount of such over-charge. If the audit reveals that the Tenant was under-charged, then within thirty (30) days after the results of such audit are made available to Tenant, Tenant shall reimburse to Landlord the amount of such undercharge. Tenant agrees to pay the cost of such audit unless it is subsequently determined that Landlord’s original Statement which was the subject of such audit was in error to Tenant’s disadvantage by five percent (5%) or more of the total Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs which was the subject of the audit (in which case Landlord shall pay the cost of such audit). The payment by Tenant of any amounts pursuant to this Article 4 shall not preclude Tenant from questioning the correctness of any Statement provided by Landlord at any time during the Review Period, but the failure of Tenant to object thereto, conduct and complete its inspection and have the Accountant conduct and complete the audit as described above prior to the expiration of the Review Period shall be conclusively deemed Tenant’s approval of the Statement in question and the amount of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shown thereon, subject to Tenant’s right to review Statements for the prior twelve (12) months. In connection with any inspection and/or audit conducted by Tenant pursuant to this Section 4.6, Tenant agrees to keep, and to cause all of Tenant’s employees and consultants and the Accountant to keep, all of Landlord’s books and records and the audit, and all information pertaining thereto and the results thereof, strictly confidential, and in connection therewith, Tenant shall cause such employees, consultants and the Accountant to execute such reasonable confidentiality agreements as Landlord may require prior to conducting any such inspections and/or audits.

 

ARTICLE 5

 

USE OF PREMISES; HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; ODORS AND EXHAUST

 

5.1           Use. Tenant shall use the Premises solely for general office, laboratory, research and development, manufacturing, and all other life science uses to the extent consistent with the current zoning for the Premises (including shipping, receiving, storage and vivarium use), all applicable laws and the first-class nature of the Project as a first-class biotechnology project, and Tenant shall not use or permit the Premises to be used for any other purpose or purposes whatsoever without Landlord’s consent. Tenant shall not use, or suffer or permit any person or persons to use, the Premises or any part thereof for any use or purpose contrary to the provisions of Exhibit D, attached hereto, or in violation of the laws of the United States of America, the state in which the Project is located, or the ordinances, regulations or requirements of the local municipal or county governing body or other lawful authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Tenant shall comply with the Rules and Regulations and all recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions, and the provisions of all ground or underlying leases, now or hereafter affecting the Project, including but not limited to, that certain Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Sierra Point dated October 21, 1998, by Sierra Point, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (“Sierra”), which was recorded on October 23, 1998 as Instrument No. 98-172218; as amended by First Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Sierra Point dated July 11, 1999 and recorded on August 6, 1999 as Instrument 1999-134787, said amendment being re-recorded on October 20, as Instrument No. 1999-176057; as further amended by Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Sierra Point dated July 13, 2001 and recorded on July 18, 2001 as Instrument 01-108664 (collectively, the existing “CC&Rs”), as the same may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time; provided that any such amendments, restatements, supplements or modifications do not materially modify Tenant’s rights or obligations hereunder.

 

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5.2           Hazardous Materials.

 

5.2.1        Definitions: As used in this Lease, the following terms have the following meanings:

 

(a)               “Environmental Law” means any past, present or future federal, state or local statutory or common law, or any regulation, ordinance, code, plan, order, permit, grant, franchise, concession, restriction or agreement issued, entered, promulgated or approved thereunder, relating to (a) the environment, human health or safety, including, without limitation, emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of Hazardous Materials (as defined below) into the environment (including, without limitation, air, surface water, groundwater or land), or (b) the manufacture, generation, refining, processing, distribution, use, sale, treatment, receipt, storage, disposal, transport, arranging for transport, or handling of Hazardous Materials.

 

(b)               “Environmental Permits” mean collectively, any and all permits, consents, licenses, approvals and registrations of any nature at any time required pursuant to, or in order to comply with, any Environmental Law including, but not limited to, any Spill Control Countermeasure Plan and any Hazardous Materials Management Plan.

 

(c)               “Hazardous Materials” shall mean and include any hazardous or toxic materials, substances or wastes as now or hereafter designated or regulated under any Environmental Law, including, without limitation, asbestos, petroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons and petroleum based products, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”), freon and other chlorofluorocarbons, “biohazardous waste,” “medical waste,” “infectious agent”, “mixed waste” or other waste under California Health and Safety Code §§ 117600 et, seq.

 

(d)               “Release” shall mean with respect to any Hazardous Materials, any release, deposit, discharge, emission, leaking, pumping, leaching, spilling, seeping, migrating, injecting, pumping, pouring, emptying, escaping, dumping, disposing or other movement of Hazardous Materials in violation of Environmental Law or this Lease.

 

5.2.2          Tenant’s Obligations – Environmental Permits. Tenant will (i) obtain and maintain in full force and effect all Environmental Permits that may be required from time to time under any Environmental Laws applicable to Tenant or the Premises and (ii) be and remain in compliance with all terms and conditions of all such Environmental Permits and with all other limitations, restrictions, conditions, standards, prohibitions, requirements, obligations, schedules and timetables contained in all Environmental Laws applicable to Tenant or the Premises.

 

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5.2.3          Tenant’s Obligations – Hazardous Materials. Except as expressly permitted herein (including with respect to Hazardous Materials on the Hazardous Materials List, as to which no consent is required), Tenant agrees not to cause or permit any Hazardous Materials to be brought upon, stored, used, handled, generated, released or disposed of on, in, under or about the Premises, or any other portion of the Property by Tenant, its agents, employees, subtenants, assignees, licensees, contractors or invitees (collectively, “Tenant’s Parties”), without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent must be provided or withheld within seven (7) days of Tenant’s request and which Landlord may withhold in its reasonable discretion. Landlord acknowledges that it is not the intent of this Section 5.2 to prohibit Tenant from operating its business for the uses permitted hereunder and Landlord hereby consents to Tenant’s storage, use, generation or release in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws of those Hazardous Materials that are on the Landlord-approved Hazardous Materials List or reasonably required for Tenant’s business. Tenant may operate its business according to the custom of Tenant’s industry so long as the use or presence of Hazardous Materials is strictly and properly monitored in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws. As a material inducement to Landlord to allow Tenant to use Hazardous Materials in connection with its business, Tenant agrees to deliver to Landlord prior to the applicable Lease Commencement Date a list identifying each type of Hazardous Material to be present at the applicable portion of the Premises and setting forth any and all governmental approvals or permits required in connection with the presence of such Hazardous Material at the applicable portion of the Premises (the “Hazardous Materials List”). Tenant shall deliver to Landlord an updated Hazardous Materials List on or prior to each annual anniversary of the Building III Lease Commencement Date. Tenant shall deliver to Landlord true and correct copies of the following documents (hereinafter referred to as the “Documents”) relating to the handling, storage, disposal and emission of Hazardous Materials prior to the applicable Lease Commencement Date or, if unavailable at that time, concurrently with the receipt from or submission to any Governmental Authority: permits; approvals; reports and correspondence; storage and management plans; notices of violations of applicable Environmental Laws; plans relating to the installation of any storage tanks to be installed in, on, under or about the Premises (provided that installation of storage tanks shall only be permitted after Landlord has given Tenant its written consent to do so, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute (but good faith) discretion); and all closure plans or any other documents required by any and all governmental authorities for any storage tanks installed in, on, under or about the Premises for the closure of any such storage tanks. For each type of Hazardous Material listed, the Documents shall include (t) the chemical name, (u) the material state (e.g., solid, liquid, gas or cryogen), (v)  the concentration, (w) the storage amount and storage condition (e.g., in cabinets or not in cabinets), (x) the use amount and use condition (e.g., open use or closed use), (y) the location (e.g., room number or other identification) and (z) if known, the chemical abstract service number. Tenant shall not be required, however, to provide Landlord with any portion of the Documents containing information of a proprietary nature, which Documents, in and of themselves, do not contain a reference to any Hazardous Materials or activities related to Hazardous Materials. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant agrees to promptly remove from the Premises, the Building and the Project, at its sole cost and expense, any and all Hazardous Materials, including any equipment or systems containing Hazardous Materials which are installed, brought upon, stored, used, generated or released (to the extent clean-up of any release is required by Environmental Laws) upon, in, under or about the Premises, the Building and/or the Project or any portion thereof by Tenant or any of Tenant’s Parties during the Term of this Lease.

 

5.2.4          Landlord’s Right to Conduct Environmental Assessment. At any time during the Lease Term, Landlord shall have the right to conduct an environmental assessment of the Premises (as well as any other areas in, on or about the Project that Landlord reasonably believes may have been affected adversely by Tenant’s use of the Premises (collectively, the “Affected Areas”) in order to confirm that the Premises and the Affected Areas do not contain any Hazardous Materials in violation of applicable Environmental Laws or under conditions constituting or likely to constitute a Release of Hazardous Materials. Such environmental assessment shall be a so-called “Phase I” assessment or such other level of investigation which shall be the standard of diligence in the purchase or lease of similar property at the time, together with any additional investigation and report which would customarily follow any discovery contained in such initial Phase I assessment (including, but not limited to, any so-called “Phase II” report). Such right to conduct such environmental assessment shall not be exercised more than once per calendar year unless Tenant is in default under this Section 5.2. Such environmental assessments or inspections shall be subject to Article 22 and be at Landlord’s sole cost and expense unless it is discovered that Tenant has violated the terms of this Lease pertaining to Hazardous Materials.

 

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5.2.5          Tenant’s Obligations to perform Corrective Action. If the data from any environmental assessment authorized and undertaken by Landlord pursuant to Section 5.2.4 indicates there has been a Release, threatened Release or other conditions with respect to Hazardous Materials on, under or emanating from the Premises and the Affected Areas by Tenant or Tenant’s Parties that may require any investigation and/or active response action, including without limitation active or passive remediation and monitoring or any combination of these activities (“Corrective Action”), Tenant shall immediately undertake Corrective Action with respect to such contamination if, and to the extent, required by the governmental authority exercising jurisdiction over the matter. Any Corrective Action performed by Tenant will be performed with Landlord’s prior written approval and in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense and by an environmental consulting firm (reasonably acceptable to Landlord). Tenant may perform the Corrective Action before or after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, to the extent permitted by governmental agencies with jurisdiction over the Premises, the Building and the Project (provided, however, that any Corrective Action performed after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease shall be subject to the access fee provisions set forth below). If Tenant undertakes or continues Corrective Action after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Landlord, upon being given forty-eight (48) hours’ advance notice, may, in Landlord’s sole discretion, elect (without limiting any of the Landlord’s other rights and remedies under this Lease, at law and/or in equity), to provide, at an “access fee” equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Monthly Rent in effect for the last month immediately preceding the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease (prorated for partial months based on days of actual access and only if the Premises cannot be used by a third party during such period), plus all other sums due under this Lease, access to the Premises, the Building and the Project as may be requested by Tenant and its consultant to accomplish the Corrective Action. Tenant or its consultant may install, inspect, maintain, replace and operate remediation equipment and conduct the Corrective Action as it considers necessary, subject to Landlord’s approval. Tenant and Landlord shall, in good faith, cooperate with each other with respect to any Corrective Action after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease so as not to interfere unreasonably with the conduct of Landlord’s or any third party’s business on the Premises, the Building and the Project. Landlord may, in its sole discretion, provide access until Tenant delivers evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord that Tenant’s Corrective Action activities on the Premises and the Affected Areas satisfy applicable Environmental Laws. It shall be reasonable for Landlord to require Tenant to deliver a “no further action” letter or substantially similar document from the applicable governmental agency. Tenant shall pay the access fee for each day that Landlord is not able to use the Premises and the Affected Areas for such purposes as Landlord reasonably desires. Landlord’s “reasonableness” as used in the immediately preceding sentence shall be based on (i) the zoning of the Premises as of the date in question, and (ii) the logical uses of the Premises as of the date in question. If Landlord desires to situate a tenant in the Premises, the Building and the Project and is unable to do so due to the presence of Hazardous Materials in violation of Environmental Laws and caused by Tenant or Tenant Parties, and remediation of the Premises and the Affected Areas is ongoing, Landlord shall be deemed to be unable to use the Premises, the Building and the Project in the way Landlord reasonably desires and Tenant shall be obligated to continue paying the access fee until such time as Landlord is able to situate said tenant in the Premises, the Building and/or the Project. Tenant agrees to install, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, screening around its remediation equipment so as to protect the aesthetic appeal of the Premises, the Building and the Project. Tenant also agrees to use reasonable efforts to locate its remediation and/or monitoring equipment, if any (subject to the requirements of Tenant’s consultant and governmental agencies with jurisdiction over the Premises, the Building and the Project) in a location which will allow Landlord, to the extent reasonably practicable, the ability to lease the Premises, the Building and the Project to a subsequent user. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, if any clean-up or monitoring procedure is required by any applicable governmental authorities in, on, under or about the Premises and the Affected Areas during the Lease Term as a consequence of any Hazardous Materials contamination caused by Tenant or Tenant’s Parties and the procedure for clean-up is not completed (to the satisfaction of Landlord and/or the governmental authorities) prior to the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease then, at Landlord’s election, (i) this Lease shall be deemed renewed for a term commencing on the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease and ending on the date the clean-up procedure is anticipated to be completed; or (ii) Tenant shall be deemed to have impermissibly held over (and Article 16 of this Lease shall apply with full force and effect) and Landlord shall be entitled to all damages directly or indirectly incurred, including, without limitation, damages occasioned by the inability to relet the Premises and/or any other portion of the Building or a reduction of the fair market or rental value of the Premises and/or the Building.

 

5.2.6          Tenant’s Duty to Notify Landlord Regarding Releases. Tenant agrees to promptly notify Landlord of any Release of Hazardous Materials in the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Project which Tenant becomes aware of during the Term of this Lease, whether caused by Tenant or any other persons or entities. In the event of any release of Hazardous Materials caused by Tenant or any of Tenant’s Parties, Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cause Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, to immediately take all reasonable steps Landlord deems necessary or appropriate to remediate such Release and prevent any similar future release as required by Environmental Law to the satisfaction of Landlord and Landlord’s mortgagee(s). Tenant will, upon the request of Landlord at any time during which Landlord has reason to believe that Tenant is not in compliance with this Section 5.2 (and in any event no earlier than sixty (60) days and no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of this Lease), cause to be performed an environmental audit of the Premises at Tenant’s expense by an established environmental consulting firm reasonably acceptable to Landlord. In the event the audit provides that Corrective Action is required then Tenant shall immediately perform the same at its sole cost and expense.

 

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5.2.7          Tenant’s Environmental Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tenant agrees to promptly indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Landlord and Landlord’s members, partners, subpartners, independent contractors, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, “Landlord Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, expenses and costs (including, without limitation, clean-up, removal, remediation and restoration costs, sums paid in settlement of claims, attorneys’ fees, consultant fees and expert fees and court costs) which arise or result from the Release of Hazardous Materials on, in, under or about the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Project and which are caused by Tenant or any of Tenant’s Parties during the Term of this Lease, including arising from or caused in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by (i) Tenant’s or Tenant’s Parties’ actual, proposed or threatened use, treatment, storage, transportation, holding, existence, disposition, manufacturing, control, management, abatement, removal, handling, transfer, generation or Release (past, present or threatened) of Hazardous Materials to, in, on, under, about or from the Premises and the Affected Areas in violation of Environmental Laws or this Lease; (ii) any past, present or threatened non-compliance or violations of any Environmental Laws in connection with Tenant and/or Tenant’s particular use of the Premises and/or the Affected Areas; (iii) personal injury claims; (iv)  the payment of any environmental liens, or the disposition, recording, or filing or threatened disposition, recording or filing of any environmental lien encumbering or otherwise affecting the Premises and/or the Affected Areas; (v)  diminution in the value of the Premises and/or the Project; (vi) damages for the loss or restriction of use of the Premises and/or the Project, including prospective rent, lost profits and business opportunities; (vii) sums paid in settlement of claims; (viii) reasonable attorneys’ fees, consulting fees and expert fees; (ix) the cost of any investigation of site conditions; and (x) the cost of any repair, clean-up or remediation ordered by any governmental or quasi-governmental agency or body. Tenant’s obligations hereunder shall include, without limitation, and whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, all costs of any required or necessary repair, cleanup or detoxification or decontamination of the Premises, the Building and/or the Project, or the preparation and implementation of any closure, remedial action or other required plans in connection therewith. For purposes of the indemnity provisions in this Section 5.2, any acts of Tenant and/or Tenant’s Parties or others acting for or on behalf of Tenant (whether or not they are negligent, intentional, willful or unlawful) shall be strictly attributable to Tenant. The provisions of this Section 5.2.7 will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

 

5.2.8          Limitations on Tenant’s Obligations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Tenant shall have no liability in connection with any Hazardous Materials (i) in existence on the Premises, Building or Project prior to the applicable Lease Commencement Date or brought onto the Premises, Building or Project after the applicable Lease Commencement Date by any third party other than a Tenant Party or (ii) which may migrate into the Premises through air, water or soil, through no fault of Tenant or any of Tenant’s Parties.

 

5.2.9          Landlord’s Termination Option for Certain Environmental Problems. If Hazardous Materials are present at the Premises that are required by Environmental Law to be remediated and Tenant is not responsible therefor pursuant to Section 5.2, Landlord shall remediate such Hazardous Materials, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. Landlord shall provide Tenant with abatement of Rent provided in (and subject to) Section 6.8 below, to the extent such work materially interferes with Tenant’s conduct of its business in the Premises and Tenant does not occupy all or any material portion of the Premises on account of such work.

 

5.2.10        Control Areas. Tenant shall be allowed to utilize up to its pro rata share of the Hazardous Materials inventory within any control area or zone (located within the Premises), as designated by the applicable building code, for chemical use or storage.

 

5.2.11        Landlord’s Environmental Indemnity and Representations. Landlord indemnifies and shall defend, hold and save Tenant and the Tenant Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, expenses and costs (including, without limitation, clean-up, removal, remediation and restoration costs, sums paid in settlement of claims, reasonable attorneys’ fees, reasonable consultant fees and reasonable expert fees and court costs) which arise or result from the presence of Hazardous Materials on, in, under or about the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Project and which arise during or after the Lease Term as a result of the environmental condition at the Project not caused by Tenant; provided, however, that Landlord’s indemnity obligation shall not extend to the loss of business, loss of profits or other consequential damages which may be suffered by Tenant. The provisions of this Section 5.2.11 will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Landlord represents, to its actual knowledge, except as set forth in reports provided by Landlord to Tenant prior to the date of this Lease, that no Hazardous Materials, including mold or asbestos, exist on, in, under or about the Premises or the Project, including the soil or groundwater thereunder. As Tenant’s sole remedy for Landlord’s breach of the foregoing representation, Landlord shall remediate such Hazardous Materials but only those Hazardous Materials in violation of Environmental Laws.

 

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5.3          Odors and Exhaust. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord would not enter into this Lease with Tenant unless Tenant assured Landlord that under no circumstances will the Premises be damaged by any exhaust from Tenant’s operations. Landlord and Tenant therefore agree as follows:

 

5.3.1          Tenant shall not cause or permit (or conduct any activities that would cause) any release of any odors or fumes of any kind from the Premises in violation of Environmental Laws.

 

5.3.2          As part of the Base Building, Landlord shall install a ventilation system that, in Landlord’s reasonable judgment, is adequate, suitable, and appropriate to reasonably vent the Premises for a typical lab use in a manner that does not release odors detectable by a typical person and not unreasonably affecting any indoor or outdoor part of the Premises, and Tenant shall vent the Premises through such system. The placement and configuration of all ventilation exhaust pipes, louvers and other equipment shall be subject to Landlord’s reasonable approval. Tenant acknowledges Landlord’s legitimate desire to maintain the Premises (indoor and outdoor areas) in a commercially reasonable, odor-free manner, and Landlord may require Tenant to abate and remove all unreasonable odors in a manner that goes beyond the requirements of applicable laws.

 

5.3.3          Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, provide odor eliminators and other devices (such as filters, air cleaners, scrubbers and whatever other equipment may in Landlord’s judgment be necessary or appropriate from time to time) to completely remove, eliminate and abate any odors, fumes or other substances in Tenant’s exhaust stream that, in Landlord’s judgment, emanate from the Premises. Any work Tenant performs under this Section 5.3 shall constitute Alterations.

 

5.3.4          Tenant’s responsibility to remove, eliminate and abate odors, fumes and exhaust shall continue throughout the Term.

 

5.3.5          If Tenant fails to install satisfactory odor control equipment within ten (10) business days after Landlord’s demand made at any time, then Landlord may, without limiting Landlord’s other rights and remedies, require Tenant to cease and suspend any operations in the Premises that, in Landlord’s determination, cause odors, fumes or exhaust.

 

ARTICLE 6

 

SERVICES AND UTILITIES

 

6.1          Standard Tenant Services. Landlord shall provide the following services on all days during the Lease Term, unless otherwise stated below.

 

6.1.1          Subject to reasonable changes implemented by Landlord and to all governmental rules, regulations and guidelines applicable thereto, Landlord shall provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) capacity to the office portions of the Premises for normal office use in the Premises from Monday through Friday, during the period from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for the date of observation of New Year’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and other locally or nationally recognized holidays as designated by Landlord (collectively, the “Holidays”). Landlord shall provide HVAC to the lab portions of the Premises on a 24/7 basis.

 

6.1.2          Landlord shall provide adequate electrical wiring and facilities for power for the Premises. Landlord shall designate the electricity utility provider from time to time.

 

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6.1.3          Landlord shall provide nonexclusive automatic passenger elevator service at all times.

 

6.1.4          Landlord shall provide water in the Common Areas and Premises for lavatory, drinking, laboratory and landscaping purposes. Such cost shall be paid by Tenant as Additional Rent.

 

6.1.5          Landlord shall provide gas and sewer services and utilities to the Premises and the Project and trash pick-up from the Project as are reasonable and customary for a biotechnology project.

 

6.2          Overstandard Tenant Use. Tenant shall not overload the Systems and Equipment serving the Building. If Tenant desires to use HVAC for the office portions of the Premises during hours other than those for which Landlord is obligated to supply such utilities pursuant to the terms of Section 6.1 of this Lease, (i) Tenant shall give Landlord such prior notice, as Landlord shall from time to time establish as appropriate, of Tenant’s desired use, (ii) Landlord shall supply such HVAC to Tenant at such hourly cost to Tenant as Landlord shall from time to time establish, and (iii) Tenant shall pay such cost to Landlord within thirty (30) days after billing, as additional rent. The hourly after-hours HVAC cost shall be equal to (A) the actual cost incurred by Landlord to supply such after-hours HVAC on an hourly basis (but based on a one (1) hour minimum provision of such after-hours HVAC), and (B) the pro rata maintenance costs related to such after-hours HVAC.

 

6.3          Utilities. Tenant shall pay for all water (including the cost to service, repair and replace reverse osmosis, de-ionized and other treated water), gas, heat, light, power, telephone, internet service, cable television, other telecommunications and other utilities supplied to the Premises, together with any fees, surcharges and taxes thereon. All utilities shall be separately metered or submetered to Tenant for Premises comprising an entire building and separately submetered for Premises comprising less than an entire building).

 

6.4          Interruption of Use. Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for damages, by abatement of Rent or otherwise (subject to Section 6.8), for failure to furnish or delay in furnishing any service (including, but not limited to, any central plant or other lab system, telephone and telecommunication services), or for any diminution in the quality or quantity thereof, when such failure or delay or diminution is occasioned, in whole or in part, by required repairs, replacements, or improvements (in each case scheduled at reasonable times with Tenant, except in cases of emergency), by any strike, lockout or other labor trouble, by inability to secure electricity, gas, water, or other fuel at the Building or Project after reasonable effort to do so, by any accident or casualty beyond Landlord’s reasonable control, by act or default of Tenant or other parties, or by any other cause beyond Landlord’s reasonable control; and such failures or delays or diminution shall never be deemed to constitute an eviction or disturbance of Tenant’s use and possession of the Premises or, subject to Section 6.8 below, relieve Tenant from paying Rent or performing any of its obligations under this Lease. Furthermore, subject to Section 6.8 below, Landlord shall not be liable under any circumstances for a loss of, or injury to, property (including scientific research and any intellectual property) or for injury to, or interference with, Tenant’s business, including, without limitation, loss of profits, however occurring, through or in connection with or incidental to a failure to furnish any of the services or utilities as set forth in this Article 6.

 

6.5           Additional Services. Landlord shall also have the right, but not the obligation, at Tenant’s request, to provide any additional services which may be required by Tenant, including, without limitation, locksmithing and additional repairs and maintenance, provided that Tenant shall pay to Landlord within thirty (30) days after billing and as Additional Rent hereunder, the sum of all costs to Landlord of such additional services plus a five percent (5%) administration fee.

 

6.6           Janitorial Service. Landlord shall not be obligated to provide any janitorial services to the Premises or replace any light bulbs, lamps, starters and ballasts for lighting fixtures within the Premises. Tenant shall be solely responsible, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, for (i) performing all janitorial services, trash removal and other cleaning of the Premises, and (ii) replacement of all light bulbs, lamps, starters and ballasts for lighting fixtures within the Premises, all as appropriate to maintain the Premises in a first-class manner consistent with the first-class nature of the Building and Project. Such services to be provided by Tenant shall be performed by contractors and pursuant to service contracts approved by Landlord. Tenant shall deposit trash as reasonably required in the area designated by Landlord from time to time. All trash containers must be covered and stored in a manner to prevent the emanation of odors into the Premises or the Project. Landlord shall have the right to inspect the Premises upon reasonable notice to Tenant and to require Tenant to provide additional cleaning, if necessary. In the event Tenant shall fail to provide any of the services described in this Section 6.6 to be performed by Tenant within five (5) days after notice from Landlord, which notice shall not be required in the event of an emergency, Landlord shall have the right to provide such services and any charge or cost incurred by Landlord in connection therewith shall be deemed Additional Rent due and payable by Tenant upon receipt by Tenant of a written statement of cost from Landlord.

 

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6.7          Energy Statements. For any utilities serving the Premises for which Tenant is billed directly by such utility provider, Tenant agrees to furnish to Landlord (a) any invoices or statements for such utilities within thirty (30) days after Tenant’s receipt thereof, (b) within thirty (30) days after Landlord’s request, any other utility usage information reasonably requested by Landlord, and (c) within thirty (30) days after each calendar year during the Term, an ENERGY STAR® Statement of Performance (or similar comprehensive utility usage report if requested by Landlord) and any other information reasonably requested by Landlord for the immediately preceding year. Tenant shall retain records of utility usage at the Premises, including invoices and statements from the utility provider, for at least sixty (60) months, or such other period of time as may be requested by Landlord. Tenant acknowledges that any utility information for the Premises may be shared with third parties, including Landlord’s consultants and governmental authorities. In the event that Tenant fails to comply with this Section, Tenant hereby authorizes Landlord to collect utility usage information directly from the applicable utility providers and agree to pay Landlord a fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per month to collect such utility usage information.

 

6.8          Abatement of Rent When Tenant is Prevented From Using Premises. In the event that Tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or any portion thereof, for five (5) consecutive business days (the “Eligibility Period”) as a result of (i) any repair, maintenance or alteration performed by Landlord after the applicable Lease Commencement Date and required to be performed by Landlord under this Lease or permitted pursuant to Section 5.2.9 above or Section 24.30 below, or (ii) any failure by Landlord to provide to the Premises any of the facilities for essential utilities and services required to be provided in Section 6.1 above, or (iii) any failure by Landlord to provide access to the Premises, then Tenant’s obligation to pay Base Rent and Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be abated or reduced, as the case may be, from and after the first (1st) day following the Eligibility Period and continuing until such time that Tenant continues to be so prevented from using, and does not use, the Premises or a portion thereof, in the proportion that the rentable square feet of the portion of the Premises that Tenant is prevented from using, and does not use, bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises; provided, however, that Tenant shall only be entitled to such abatement of rent if the matter described in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of this sentence is within Landlord’s reasonable control or caused by Landlord’s negligence or willful misconduct or violation of this Lease. To the extent Tenant shall be entitled to abatement of rent because of a damage or destruction pursuant to Article 11 or a taking pursuant to Article 12, then the Eligibility Period shall not be applicable.

 

6.9          Landlord’s Emergency Generator. Tenant shall have the right to draw Tenant’s Share of power from the emergency generator serving each Building (“Generator”) at all times when the emergency generator is in emergency operation; provided, however, that (a) Tenant may only draw Tenant’s Share of available power for Tenant’s critical power requirements (e.g., certain portions of Tenant’s labs in the Premises, Tenant’s IT room and supplemental cooling for Tenant’s IT room), and (b) in the event the Generator is replaced, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause any replacement emergency generator to provide at least the same electrical capacity to the Premises (as the Generator provides to the Premises) at all times when the power is out, subject to Force Majeure. Until such Generator is replaced, Landlord will use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the same to be operational at all times when power is out, subject to Force Majeure.

 

6.10        Tenant’s Emergency Generator. Tenant shall have the right, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, to install and operate one (1) or more supplemental back-up generators or battery system(s) (each, a “Generator”) along with all associated equipment and any necessary cables (together with the Generator, the “Generator Equipment”) within or adjacent to or on the roof of the Premises. All of the Generator Equipment and any modifications thereto or placement thereof shall be (a) at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, (b) installed and operated to Landlord’s reasonable specifications, supervision or review and (c) installed, maintained, operated and removed in accordance with all applicable laws. The Generator Equipment shall remain the property of Tenant and, if so required by Landlord, Tenant shall remove the Generator Equipment upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease and repair any damage to the Project caused by such removal.

 

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6.11        Tenant’s Security System. Tenant shall be entitled to install, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, a separate security system for the Premises as part of the Tenant Improvements; provided, however, that any such system shall be subject to Landlord’s reasonable approval, and any such system must be compatible with the existing systems of the Project. Tenant’s obligation to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless as provided in, and subject to, Article 10 below shall also apply to Tenant’s use and operation of any such system, and the installation of such system shall otherwise be subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease. At Landlord’s option, upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall remove such security system and repair any damage to the Premises resulting from such removal. Tenant shall at all times provide Landlord with a contact person who can disarm the security system and who is familiar with the functions of the alarm system in the event of a malfunction, and Tenant shall provide Landlord with the alarm codes or other necessary information required to disarm the alarm system in the event Landlord must enter the Premises in the event of an emergency.

 

ARTICLE 7

 

REPAIRS

 

7.1          Tenant’s Repairs. Subject to Landlord’s repair obligations in Sections 7.2 and 11.1 below, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s own expense, keep the Premises, including all improvements, fixtures and furnishings therein, in good order, repair and condition at all times during the Lease Term, which repair obligations shall include, without limitation, the obligation to promptly and adequately repair all damage to the Premises and replace or repair all damaged or broken fixtures and appurtenances, together with all portions of the HVAC, electrical, mechanical plumbing, life safety and lab systems from the point that such systems are located in and solely serves the Premises and all portions of all fume hoods and other exhaust systems that are located in and exclusively serve the Premises (all such systems collectively being referred to as the “Premises Systems”), in the condition received; provided, however, the Premises Systems shall not include the Base Building. Tenant’s obligations shall include restorations, replacements or renewals, excluding capital expenditures for restorations, replacements or renewals which will have an expected life beyond the Term (which are Landlord’s responsibility), when necessary to keep the Premises and all improvements thereon or a part thereof and the Premises Systems in the order, condition and repair received and in compliance with all applicable laws. Except as expressly set forth in this Lease, it is intended by the parties hereto that Landlord shall have no obligation, in any manner whatsoever, to repair or maintain the Premises, the improvements located therein or the equipment therein, or the Premises Systems, all of which obligations are intended to be the expense of Tenant (whether or not such repairs, maintenance or restoration shall have an expected life extending beyond the Term). Tenant’s maintenance of the Premises Systems shall comply with the manufacturers’ recommended operating and maintenance procedures. Tenant shall enter into and pay for maintenance contracts (in forms satisfactory to Landlord in its reasonable discretion, which may require, without limitation, that any third party contractor provide Landlord with evidence of insurance as required by Landlord) for the Premises Systems in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommended operating and maintenance procedures. Such maintenance contracts shall be with reputable contractors, satisfactory to Landlord in its reasonable discretion, who shall have not less than ten (10) years of experience in maintaining such systems in biotechnical facilities. Upon Landlord’s request, Tenant shall provide maintenance reports from any such contractors. Tenant shall be solely responsible for the cost of all improvements or alterations to the Premises or the Premises Systems required by law to the extent required under Article 21. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Tenant fails to make such repairs, Landlord may, but need not, make such repairs and replacements, and Tenant shall pay Landlord the cost thereof, including a percentage of the cost thereof (to be uniformly established for the Building) sufficient to reimburse Landlord for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs or expenses arising from Landlord’s involvement with such repairs and replacements forthwith upon being billed for same. In addition, Landlord reserves the right, upon notice to Tenant, to procure and maintain any or all of such service contracts, and if Landlord so elects, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord, upon demand, for the costs thereof.

 

7.2          Landlord’s Repairs. Anything contained in Section 7.1 above to the contrary notwithstanding, and subject to Articles 11 and 12 below, Landlord shall repair and maintain the structural portions of the Building, including the plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems serving the Building and not located in and exclusively serving the Premises, and the Base Building; provided, however, to the extent such maintenance and repairs are caused by the act, neglect, fault of or omission of any duty by Tenant, its agents, servants, employees or invitees, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as Additional Rent, the reasonable cost of such maintenance and repairs. Moreover, Landlord shall perform and construct, and Tenant shall have no responsibility to perform or construct, any repair, maintenance or improvements (a) necessitated by the acts of Landlord, (b) for which Landlord has a right of reimbursement from others, and (c) to any portion of the Building outside of the demising walls of the Premises, and the common areas of the Project. There shall be no abatement of rent and no liability of Landlord by reason of any injury to or interference with Tenant’s business arising from the making of any repairs, alterations or improvements in or to any portion of the Project, Building or the Premises or in or to fixtures, appurtenances and equipment therein. Tenant hereby waives and releases its right to make repairs at Landlord’s expense under Sections 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code; or under any similar law, statute, or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.

 

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7.3           Tenant’s Right to Make Repairs. Notwithstanding any of the terms set forth in this Lease to the contrary, if Tenant provides notice (“Repair Notice”) to Landlord of an event or circumstance which requires the action of Landlord with respect to repair and/or maintenance required to be performed by Landlord, which event or circumstance materially or adversely affects the conduct of Tenant’s business from the Premises, and Landlord fails to commence corrective action within a reasonable period of time, given the circumstances, after the receipt of such notice, but in any event not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, then Tenant may proceed to take the required action upon delivery of an additional three (3) business days’ notice to Landlord specifying that Tenant is taking such required action and if such action was required under the terms of this Lease to be taken by Landlord and was not commenced by Landlord within such three (3) business day period and thereafter diligently pursued to completion, then Tenant shall be entitled to prompt reimbursement by Landlord of Tenant’s reasonable costs and expenses in taking such action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in an Emergency (as defined below), the initial thirty (30) day notice and the subsequent three (3) business day notice shall not be required, and Tenant may commence the required action upon reasonable (but not more than twenty-four (24) hours’) prior written notice to Landlord. In the event Tenant takes such action, Tenant shall use only those contractors used by Landlord in the Building for work unless such contractors are unwilling or unable to perform, or timely perform, such work, in which event Tenant may utilize the services of any other qualified contractor which normally and regularly performs similar work in Comparable Buildings. Following completion of any work taken by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Section 7.3, Tenant shall deliver a detailed invoice of the work completed, the materials used and the costs relating thereto (“Invoice Notice”). After receipt of Tenant’s Invoice Notice, Landlord shall provide written notice to Tenant (“Landlord’s Response Notice”), setting forth with reasonable particularity Landlord’s reasons for its claim (if any) that such action did not have to be taken by Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease or that the charges are excessive (in which case Landlord shall pay the amount it contends would not have been excessive). If Tenant disputes Landlord’s Response Notice and Landlord and Tenant are unable to resolve such dispute then Tenant shall have the right to pursue all of its remedies under this Lease. For purposes of this Section 7.3, an “Emergency” shall mean an event threatening immediate and material danger to people located in the Building or immediate, material damage to the Building.

 

7.4           Tenant’s Management Option. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, in the event Tenant is leasing an entire building in the Project (and if and for so long as Tenant is leasing an entire building) then Tenant shall have the option (“Management Option”) to perform Landlord’s repair and maintenance obligations with respect to such building as provided in Exhibit J attached hereto. In order to exercise such Management Option, Tenant shall provide Landlord with no less than one hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice, which notice shall indicate the date (which shall be no sooner than such one hundred eighty (180) day period) Tenant will commence to perform such repair and maintenance obligations (the “Takeover Date”). In the event Tenant exercises such Management Option then, commencing as of the Takeover Date, this Article 7 shall be deemed deleted and replaced with the terms and provisions of Exhibit J, and Schedules 1 and 2 of Exhibit J will be deemed incorporated into this Lease.

 

ARTICLE 8

 

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

 

8.1          Landlord’s Consent to Alterations. Tenant may not make any improvements, alterations, additions or changes to the Premises (collectively, the “Alterations”) without first procuring the prior written consent of Landlord to such Alterations, which consent shall be requested by Tenant not less than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement thereof, and which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed by Landlord; provided, however, Landlord may withhold its consent in its sole and absolute discretion with respect to any Alterations which may materially or adversely affect the structural components of the Building or the Systems and Equipment or which can be seen from outside the Premises (“Prohibited Alterations”). Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, prior consent shall not be required with respect to painting, wall coverings and floor coverings in the interior of the Premises. In addition, Landlord’s prior consent shall not be required for Alterations which (i) are non-structural and do not materially and adversely affect any Building Systems, (ii) affect only the Premises and are not visible from outside of the Premises or the Building, (iii) other than cosmetic alterations and minor electrical, cabling and lighting work (such as adding an outlet or light switch) (the “Minor Alterations”), do not require a building permit, variance, waiver or other relief from any applicable law, (iv) comply in all respects with all applicable laws, (v) are not Prohibited Alterations, and (vi) cost less than One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for any one (1) job, so long as Tenant provides Landlord with prior written notice of such proposed Alterations (other than Minor Alterations which cost less than $50,000.00 for any one (1) job) and so long as the other conditions of this Article 8 are satisfied including, without limitation, conforming to Landlord’s rules, regulations and insurance requirements which govern contractors. Tenant shall pay for all overhead, general conditions, fees and other costs and expenses of the Alterations, and shall pay to Landlord a Landlord supervision fee of the lesser of Landlord’s actual, reasonable third-party costs and two percent (2%) of the cost of the Alterations for which Landlord’s consent is required. The construction of the initial improvements to the Premises shall be governed by the terms of the Tenant Work Letter and not the terms of this Article 8.

 

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8.2              Manner of Construction. Landlord may impose, as a condition of its consent to all Alterations or repairs of the Premises, such requirements as Landlord in its reasonable discretion may deem desirable, including, but not limited to, the requirement that Tenant utilize for such purposes only contractors, materials, mechanics and materialmen approved by Landlord; provided, however, Landlord may impose such requirements as Landlord may determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, with respect to any work materially and adversely affecting the structural components of the Building or Systems and Equipment (including designating specific contractors to perform such work). Tenant shall construct such Alterations and perform such repairs in compliance with any and all applicable rules and regulations of any federal, state, county or municipal code or ordinance and pursuant to a valid building permit, issued by the city in which the Building is located, and in conformance with Landlord’s construction rules and regulations. Landlord’s approval of the plans, specifications and working drawings for Tenant’s Alterations shall create no responsibility or liability on the part of Landlord for their completeness, design sufficiency, or compliance with all laws, rules and regulations of governmental agencies or authorities. All work with respect to any Alterations must be done in a good and workmanlike manner and diligently prosecuted to completion to the end that the Premises shall at all times be a complete unit except during the period of work. Tenant shall cause all Alterations to be performed in such manner as not to obstruct access by any person to the Building or Project or the common areas, and as not to obstruct the business of Landlord or other tenants of the Project, or interfere with the labor force working at the Project. If Tenant makes any Alterations, Tenant agrees to carry “Builder’s All Risk” insurance in an amount approved by Landlord (not to exceed the first replacement value thereof) covering the construction of such Alterations, it being understood and agreed that all of such Alterations shall be insured by Tenant pursuant to Article 10 below immediately upon completion thereof. Landlord may, in its discretion, require Tenant to obtain a lien and completion bond or some alternate form of security satisfactory to Landlord in an amount sufficient to ensure the lien-free completion of such Alterations (the estimated cost of which exceeds Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000)) and naming Landlord as a co-obligee. Upon completion of any Alterations, Tenant shall (i) cause a Notice of Completion to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of the county in which the Project is located in accordance with Section 8182 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any successor statute, (ii) deliver to the management office of the Building a reproducible copy of the “as built” drawings of the Alterations, and (iii) deliver to Landlord evidence of payment, contractors’ affidavits and full and final waivers of all liens for labor, services or materials.

 

8.3              Landlord’s Property. All Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment which may be installed or placed in or about the Premises (including, but not limited to, all floor and wall coverings, built-in cabinet work and paneling, sinks and related plumbing fixtures, laboratory benches, exterior venting fume hoods and walk-in freezers and refrigerators, ductwork, conduits, electrical panels and circuits), shall be at the sole cost of Tenant and shall be and become the property of Landlord excluding Tenant’s fixtures and equipment, including portable benches, autoclaves, glasswashes, freezers, refrigerators, portable fume hoods, and biosafety cabinets. Furthermore, Landlord may require that Tenant remove any specialized/non-Building standard Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment (other than the Tenant Improvements) upon the expiration or early termination of the Lease Term, and repair any damage to the Premises and Building caused by such removal; provided that Landlord notifies in writing that such removal will be required at the time Landlord provides its consent to such Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment (or at the time Tenant notifies Landlord with respect to Alterations not requiring Landlord’s consent). If Tenant fails to complete such removal and/or to repair by the end of the Lease Term, Landlord may do so and may charge the cost thereof to Tenant. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article 8 to the contrary, in no event shall Tenant remove any improvement from the Premises as to which Landlord contributed payment, including the Tenant Improvements, without Landlord’s prior written consent, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

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8.4              Wi-Fi Network. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if Tenant desires to install wireless intranet, Internet and communications network (“Wi-Fi Network”) in the Premises for the use by Tenant and its employees, then the same shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 8.4 (in addition to the other provisions of this Article 8). In the event Landlord consents to Tenant’s installation of such Wi-Fi Network, Tenant shall, in accordance with Article 15 below, remove the Wi-Fi Network from the Premises prior to the termination of the Lease. Tenant shall use the Wi-Fi Network so as not to cause any interference to other tenants in the Building or to other tenants at the Project or with any other tenant’s communication equipment, and not to damage the Building or Project or interfere with the normal operation of the Building or Project, and Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all claims, costs, damages, expenses and liabilities (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of Tenant’s failure to comply with the provisions of this Section 8.4, except to the extent same is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or Landlord’s breach of this Lease. Should any interference occur, Tenant shall take all necessary steps as soon as reasonably possible and no later than three (3) calendar days following such occurrence to correct such interference. If such interference continues after such three (3) day period, Tenant shall immediately cease operating such Wi-Fi Network until such interference is corrected or remedied to Landlord’s satisfaction. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has granted and/or may grant telecommunication rights to other tenants and occupants of the Building and Project and to telecommunication service providers and in no event shall Landlord be liable to Tenant for any interference of the same with such Wi-Fi Network. Landlord makes no representation that the Wi-Fi Network will be able to receive or transmit communication signals without interference or disturbance. Tenant shall (i) be solely responsible for any damage caused as a result of the Wi-Fi Network, (ii) promptly pay any tax, license or permit fees charged pursuant to any laws or regulations in connection with the installation, maintenance or use of the Wi-Fi Network and comply with all precautions and safeguards recommended by all governmental authorities, (iii) pay for all necessary repairs, replacements to or maintenance of the Wi-Fi Network, and (iv) be responsible for any modifications, additions or repairs to the Building or Project, including without limitation, Building or Project systems or infrastructure, which are required by reason of the installation, operation or removal of Tenant’s Wi-Fi Network. Should Landlord be required to retain professionals to research any interference issues that may arise and confirm Tenant’s compliance with the terms of this Section 8.4, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the costs incurred by Landlord in connection with Landlord’s retention of such professionals, the research of such interference issues and confirmation of Tenant’s compliance with the terms of this Section 8.4 within twenty (20) days after the date Landlord submits to Tenant an invoice for such costs. This reimbursement obligation is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any rights or remedies Landlord may have in the event of a breach or default by Tenant under this Lease.

 

ARTICLE 9

 

COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

 

Tenant has no authority or power to cause or permit any lien or encumbrance of any kind whatsoever, whether created by act of Tenant, operation of law or otherwise, to attach to or be placed upon the Project, Building or Premises, and any and all liens and encumbrances created by Tenant shall attach to Tenant’s interest only. Landlord shall have the right at all times to post and keep posted on the Premises any notice which it deems necessary for protection from such liens. Tenant shall not cause or permit any lien of mechanics or materialmen or others to be placed against the Project, the Building or the Premises with respect to work or services claimed to have been performed for or materials claimed to have been furnished to Tenant or the Premises, and, in case of any such lien attaching or notice of any lien, Tenant shall cause it to be immediately released and removed of record. If any such lien is not released and removed within ten (10) business days after notice of such lien is delivered by Landlord to Tenant, then Landlord may, at its option, take all action necessary to release and remove such lien, without any duty to investigate the validity thereof, and all sums, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, incurred by Landlord in connection with such lien shall be deemed Additional Rent under this Lease and shall immediately be due and payable by Tenant. In the event that Tenant leases or finances the acquisition of equipment, furnishings or other personal property of a removable nature utilized by Tenant in the operation of Tenant’s business, Tenant warrants that any Uniform Commercial Code financing statement shall, upon its face or by exhibit thereto, indicate that such financing statement is applicable only to removable personal property of Tenant located within the Premises. In no event shall the address of the Premises be furnished on a financing statement without qualifying language as to applicability of the lien only to removable personal property located in an identified suite leased by Tenant. Should any holder of a financing statement record or place of record a financing statement that appears to constitute a lien against any interest of Landlord or against equipment that may be located other than within an identified suite leased by Tenant, Tenant shall, within ten (10) days after Landlord’s request, cause Tenant’s lender to amend such financing statement and any other documents of record to clarify that any liens imposed thereby are not applicable to any interest of Landlord in the Premises.

 

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ARTICLE 10

 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

 

10.1         Indemnification and Waiver. Tenant hereby assumes all risk of damage to property and injury to persons, in, on, or about the Premises from any cause whatsoever and agrees that Landlord and the Landlord Parties shall not be liable for, and are hereby released from any responsibility for, any damage to property or injury to persons or resulting from the loss of use thereof, which damage or injury is sustained by Tenant or by other persons claiming through Tenant other than that arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or its agents, contractors, licensees or invitees or a violation of Landlord’s obligations under this Lease or due to defects in the design or condition of the Building that were not caused by Tenant. Tenant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the Landlord Parties from any and all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability (including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with or arising from any cause in, on or about the Premises (including, without limitation, Tenant’s installation, placement and removal of Alterations, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment in, on or about the Premises), and any acts, omissions or negligence of Tenant or of any person claiming by, through or under Tenant, or of the contractors, agents, servants, employees, licensees or invitees of Tenant or any such person, in, on or about the Premises, the Building and Project; provided, however, that the terms of the foregoing indemnity shall not apply to the negligence, violation of this Lease or willful misconduct of Landlord or defects in the design or condition of the Building that were not caused by Tenant. The provisions of this Section 10.1 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for, and Tenant assumes all risk of, damage to personal property or scientific research or intellectual property, including loss of records kept by Tenant within the Premises, caused by fire, electrical malfunction, gas explosion or water damage of any type (including broken water lines, malfunctioning fire sprinkler systems, malfunctioning lab systems including any malfunction of the central plant systems, roof leaks or stoppages of lines). Tenant further waives any claim for injury to Tenant’s business or loss of income relating to any such damage or destruction of personal property as described above.

 

10.2         Tenant’s Compliance with Landlord’s Fire and Casualty Insurance. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s expense, comply as to the Premises with all insurance company requirements pertaining to Tenant’s particular use of the Premises. If Tenant’s conduct or use of the Premises causes any increase in the premium for such insurance policies, then Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for any such increase. Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall comply with all rules, orders, regulations or requirements of the American Insurance Association (formerly the National Board of Fire Underwriters) and with any similar body to the extent Tenant would be required to comply with the same if they were legal requirements under Article 21.

 

10.3         Tenant’s Insurance. Tenant shall maintain the following coverages in the following amounts (which liability insurance limits may be met by umbrella coverage):

 

10.3.1       Commercial General Liability Insurance covering the insured against claims of bodily injury, personal injury and property damage arising out of Tenant’s operations, assumed liabilities or use of the Premises, including a Broad Form Commercial General Liability endorsement covering the insuring provisions of this Lease, (and liquor liability coverage if alcoholic beverages are served on the Premises) for limits of liability not less than:

 

Bodily Injury and $5,000,000 each occurrence
  Property Damage Liability $5,000,000 annual aggregate
  Personal Injury Liability $5,000,000 each occurrence
   

$5,000,000 annual aggregate

0% Insured’s participation

 

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10.3.2      Physical Damage Insurance covering (i) all furniture, trade fixtures, equipment, merchandise and all other items of Tenant’s property on the Premises installed by, for, or at the expense of Tenant, and (ii) all other improvements, alterations and additions to the Premises contracted for by Tenant, including any improvements, alterations or additions installed at Tenant’s request above the ceiling of the Premises or below the floor of the Premises, other than the Tenant Improvements. Such insurance shall be written on a “physical loss or damage” basis under a “special form” policy, for the full replacement cost value new without deduction for depreciation of the covered items and in amounts that meet any co-insurance clauses of the policies of insurance and shall include a vandalism and malicious mischief endorsement, sprinkler leakage coverage and earthquake sprinkler leakage coverage.

 

10.3.3       Workers’ compensation insurance as required by law.

 

10.3.4      Loss-of-income, business interruption and extra-expense insurance in such amounts as will reimburse Tenant for direct and indirect loss of earnings attributable to all perils commonly insured against by prudent tenants or attributable to prevention of loss of access to the Premises or to the Building as a result of such perils.

 

10.3.5       If Tenant rents or owns automobiles at the Project, Tenant shall carry comprehensive automobile liability insurance having a combined single limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and insuring Tenant against liability for claims arising out of ownership, maintenance or use of any owned, hired or non-owned automobiles.

 

10.3.6       On and after the date Tenant commences business operations in the Premises only, Environmental Liability insurance (in form and substance satisfactory to Landlord) with limits of coverage not less than Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) combined per occurrence and in the aggregate insuring against any and all liability with respect to the Premises and all areas appurtenant thereto arising out of any death or injury to any person, damage or destruction of any property, other loss, cost or expense resulting from any release, spill, leak or other contamination of the Premises, or any other property surrounding the Premises attributable to the presence of Hazardous Materials. Upon Landlord’s request, Tenant shall also obtain (at Tenant’s sole cost and expense) environmental impairment liability insurance and environmental remediation liability insurance (in form and substance (including limits) acceptable to Landlord). If, at any time it reasonably appears to Landlord that Tenant is not maintaining sufficient insurance or other means of financial capacity to enable Tenant to fulfill its obligations to Landlord hereunder, whether or not then accrued, liquidated, conditional or contingent, Tenant shall procure and thereafter maintain in full force and effect such insurance or other form of financial assurance, with or from companies or persons and in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Landlord, as Landlord may from time to time reasonably request. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all such environmental liability insurance shall specifically insure the performance by Tenant of the indemnity provisions set forth in this Lease.

 

10.3.7      Form of Policies. The minimum limits of policies of insurance required of Tenant under this Lease shall in no event limit the liability of Tenant under this Lease. Such insurance shall: (i) name Landlord, and any other party it so specifies, as an additional insured; (ii) intentionally deleted; (iii) be issued by an insurance company having a rating of not less than A—/VII in Best’s Insurance Guide or which is otherwise acceptable to Landlord and licensed to do business in the state in which the Project is located; (iv) be primary insurance as to all claims thereunder and provide that any insurance carried by Landlord is excess and is non-contributing with any insurance requirement of Tenant; (v) to the extent consistent with industry custom and practice, provide that said insurance shall not be canceled or coverage changed unless thirty (30) days’ prior written notice shall have been given to Landlord and any mortgagee or ground or underlying lessor of Landlord; (vi) contain a cross-liability endorsement or severability of interest clause acceptable to Landlord; and (vii) with respect to the insurance required in Sections 10.3.1, 10.3.2 and 10.3.4 above, have deductible amounts not exceeding One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). Tenant shall deliver such policies or certificates thereof to Landlord on or before the earlier of the Building I Delivery Date or the Building III Delivery Date and at least thirty (30) days before the expiration dates thereof; provided, however, that the insurance required in Section 10.3.6 shall be provided by Tenant on or before the date Tenant commences business operations in the Premises. If Tenant shall fail to procure such insurance, or to deliver such policies or certificate, within such time periods, Landlord may, at its option, in addition to all of its other rights and remedies under this Lease, and without regard to any notice and cure periods set forth in Section 19.1, procure such policies for the account of Tenant, and the cost thereof shall be paid to Landlord as Additional Rent within ten (10) days after delivery of bills therefor. Tenant shall have the right to carry the insurance required hereunder in the form of blanket and/or umbrella policies.

 

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10.4           Waiver of Subrogation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, Landlord and Tenant each hereby waive any right that either may have against the other on account of any loss or damage to their respective property to the extent such loss or damage is insurable under policies of insurance for fire and all risk coverage, theft, or other similar insurance, without regard to the negligence or willful misconduct of the entity so released. All of Landlord’s and Tenant’s repair and indemnity obligations under this Lease shall be subject to the waiver contained in this paragraph.

 

10.5           Additional Insurance Obligations. Tenant shall carry and maintain during the entire Lease Term, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, increased amounts of the insurance required to be carried by Tenant pursuant to this Article 10, and such other reasonable types of insurance coverage and in such reasonable amounts covering the Premises and Tenant’s operations therein, as may be reasonably requested by Landlord so long as such amounts or types are then generally being required by landlords of comparable buildings in the general vicinity of the Building.

 

ARTICLE 11

 

DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

 

11.1          Repair of Damage to Premises by Landlord. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damage to the Premises resulting from fire or any other casualty. If the Premises or any common areas of the Building or Project serving or providing access to the Premises shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, Landlord shall notify Tenant of the estimated date of completion of the repair (“Estimated Repair Completion Date”). Landlord shall promptly and diligently, subject to reasonable delays for insurance adjustment or other matters beyond Landlord’s reasonable control, and subject to all other terms of this Article 11, restore the Premises, including the Tenant Improvements and such common areas. Such restoration shall be to substantially the same condition of the Premises, including the Tenant Improvements and common areas prior to the casualty, except for modifications required by zoning and building codes and other laws or by the holder of a mortgage on the Project and/or the Building, or the lessor of a ground or underlying lease with respect to the Building, or any other modifications to the common areas deemed desirable by Landlord, provided access to the Premises and any common restrooms serving the Premises shall not be materially impaired. Upon the occurrence of any damage to the Premises, Tenant shall assign to Landlord (or to any party designated by Landlord) all insurance proceeds payable to Tenant under Tenant’s insurance required under Section 10.3 of this Lease attributable to Alterations made by Tenant (other than the Tenant Improvements), and Landlord shall repair any damage to such Alterations installed in the Premises and shall return such Alterations to their original condition; provided that if the costs of such repair of such Alterations by Landlord exceeds the amount of insurance proceeds received by Landlord therefor from Tenant’s insurance carrier, as assigned by Tenant, the excess costs of such repairs shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord prior to Landlord’s repair of the damage. In connection with such repairs and replacements of any such Alterations, Tenant shall, prior to Landlord’s commencement of such improvement work, submit to Landlord, for Landlord’s review and approval, all plans, specifications and working drawings relating thereto, and Landlord shall select the contractors to perform such improvement work. Landlord shall not be liable for any inconvenience or annoyance to Tenant or its visitors, or injury to Tenant’s business resulting in any way from such damage or the repair thereof; provided however, that if such fire or other casualty shall have damaged the Premises or common areas necessary to Tenant’s occupancy, Landlord shall allow Tenant a proportionate abatement of Base Rent and Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs during the time and to the extent the Premises are unusable by Tenant for its business purposes permitted under this Lease, and not occupied by Tenant as a result thereof.

 

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11.2           Landlord’s Option to Repair. Notwithstanding Section 11.1 above to the contrary, Landlord may elect not to rebuild and/or restore the Premises, the Building and/or any other portion of the Project and instead terminate this Lease by notifying Tenant in writing of such termination within sixty (60) days after the date Landlord becomes aware of such damage, such notice to include a termination date giving Tenant ninety (90) days to vacate the Premises, but Landlord may so elect only if the Building shall be damaged by fire or other casualty or cause, and the Premises are affected, and one or more of the following conditions is present: (i) repairs cannot reasonably be substantially completed within three hundred sixty (360) days after the date of such damage (when such repairs are made without the payment of overtime or other premiums); (ii) the holder of any mortgage on the Project and/or the Building or ground or underlying lessor with respect to the Project and/or the Building shall require that at least Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000.00) of the insurance proceeds be used to retire the mortgage debt and Tenant does not commit to pay for any uninsured amounts in excess thereof, or shall terminate the ground or underlying lease, as the case may be and Landlord elects to terminate the leases of all other tenants of the Building similarly affected by the damage and destruction; or (iii) at least Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000.00) of the damage is not fully covered, except for deductible amounts, by Landlord’s insurance policies and Landlord elects to terminate the leases of all other tenants of the Building similarly affected by the damage and destruction and Tenant does not commit to pay for (and does pay for) any amounts as to which there are no insurance available in excess thereof; provided, however, Landlord may not exercise any of the foregoing rights to terminate this Lease if Landlord intends to restore the damage within twelve (12) months of the date of the damage. In addition, if the Premises and the Building is destroyed or damaged to any substantial extent during the last year of the Lease Term, then notwithstanding anything contained in this Article 11, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease by giving written notice to Tenant of the exercise of such option within thirty (30) days after such damage, in which event this Lease shall cease and terminate as of the date of such notice. Upon any such termination of this Lease pursuant to this Section 11.2, Tenant shall pay the Base Rent and Additional Rent, properly apportioned up to such date of termination, and both parties hereto shall thereafter be discharged of all further obligations under this Lease, except for those obligations which expressly survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term. If the foregoing apply to only one Building, Landlord may terminate this Lease as to only the subject Building; provided, however, if Landlord terminates this Lease as to only one Building, Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease by delivering written notice thereof to Landlord within thirty (30) days after such termination.

 

11.3           Waiver of Statutory Provisions. The provisions of this Lease, including this Article 11, constitute an express agreement between Landlord and Tenant with respect to any and all damage to, or destruction of, all or any part of the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Project, and any statute or regulation of the state in which the Project is located, including, without limitation, Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Civil Code, with respect to any rights or obligations concerning damage or destruction in the absence of an express agreement between the parties, and any other statute or regulation, now or hereafter in effect, shall have no application to this Lease or any damage or destruction to all or any part of the Premises, the Building or any other portion of the Project.

 

11.4           Tenant’s Termination Rights Following Damage. Tenant, at any time after the damage until such rebuilding is completed, may terminate this Lease entirely or as to only the Building as to which the following applies by delivering written notice to Landlord of such termination, in which event this Lease shall terminate as of the date of the giving of such notice, in any of the following circumstances: (i) Landlord fails to restore the Premises (including reasonable means of access thereto) within a period which is sixty (60) days longer than the Estimated Repair Completion Date stated in Landlord’s notice to Tenant as the estimated rebuilding period (which sixty (60) day period shall be deemed extended due to Force Majeure delays (but not to exceed ninety (90) days for reasons other than the New Pandemic Exceptions) and/or Tenant Delays); (ii) the Estimated Completion Repair Date is more than three hundred sixty (360) days following the damage; or (iii) material damage to a material portion of the Premises occurs within the last year of the Term to the extent that in Tenant’s judgment it cannot effectively operate its business in the Building I Premises or the Building III Premises (as the case may be).

 

ARTICLE 12

 

CONDEMNATION

 

12.1          Permanent Taking. If the whole or any substantial part of the Premises, Building or Project shall be taken by power of eminent domain or condemned by any competent authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, or if any adjacent property or street shall be so taken or condemned, or reconfigured or vacated by such authority in such manner as to require the use, reconstruction or remodeling of any substantial part of the Premises, Building or Project, or if Landlord shall grant a deed or other instrument in lieu of such taking by eminent domain or condemnation, Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease upon ninety (90) days’ notice, provided such notice is given no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of such taking, condemnation, deed or other instrument. If more than ten percent (10%) of the rentable square feet of the Premises is taken, or if any of the Premises is taken that would materially interfere with Tenant’s use of the Premises, or if access to the Premises is substantially impaired due to a taking, Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease entirely or as to only the Building as to which the foregoing applies upon ninety (90) days’ notice, provided such notice is given no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of such taking. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award or payment in connection therewith, except that Tenant shall have the right to file any separate claim available to Tenant for any taking of Tenant’s personal property and fixtures belonging to Tenant and removable by Tenant upon expiration of the Lease Term pursuant to the terms of this Lease, for the unamortized value of any improvements to the Premises paid for by Tenant and for relocation expenses, so long as such claim is payable separately to Tenant. All Rent shall be apportioned as of the date of such termination, or the date of such taking, whichever shall first occur. If any part of the Premises shall be taken, and this Lease shall not be so terminated, the Base Rent and Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be proportionately abated. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights it might otherwise have pursuant to Section 1265.130 of The California Code of Civil Procedure.

 

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12.2          Temporary Taking. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 12, in the event of a temporary taking of all or any portion of the Premises for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days or less, then this Lease shall not terminate but the Base Rent and Tenant’s Share of Operating Expenses, Tax Expenses and Utilities Costs shall be abated for the period of such taking in proportion to the ratio that the amount of rentable square feet of the Premises taken bears to the total rentable square feet of the Premises. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award made in connection with any such temporary taking.

 

ARTICLE 13

 

COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT

 

Landlord covenants that Tenant, on paying the Rent, charges for services and other payments herein reserved and on keeping, observing and performing all the other terms, covenants, conditions, and agreements herein contained on the part of Tenant to be kept, observed and performed, shall, during the Lease Term, peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises subject to the terms, covenants, conditions, and agreements hereof without interference by any persons lawfully claiming by or through Landlord. The foregoing covenant is in lieu of any other covenant express or implied.

 

ARTICLE 14

 

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

 

14.1           Transfers. Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord (not to be unreasonably withheld), assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, or permit any lien to attach to, or otherwise transfer, this Lease or any interest hereunder, permit any assignment or other such foregoing transfer of this Lease or any interest hereunder by operation of law, sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or permit the use of the Premises by any persons other than Tenant and its employees and contractors (all of the foregoing are hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as “Transfers” and any person to whom any Transfer is made or sought to be made is hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “Transferee”). If Tenant shall desire Landlord’s consent to any Transfer, Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing, which notice (the “Transfer Notice”) shall include (i) the proposed effective date of the Transfer, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of delivery of the Transfer Notice, (ii) a description of the portion of the Premises to be transferred (the “Subject Space”), (iii) all of the terms of the proposed Transfer, the name and address of the proposed Transferee, and a copy of all existing and/or proposed documentation pertaining to the proposed Transfer, (iv) current financial statements of the proposed Transferee certified by an officer, partner or owner thereof, (v) a list of Hazardous Materials, certified by the proposed Transferee to be true and correct, that the proposed Transferee intends to use or store in the Premises, and (vi) such other information as Landlord may reasonably require. Any Transfer made without Landlord’s prior written consent shall, at Landlord’s option, be null, void and of no effect, and shall, at Landlord’s option, constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease after the expiration of applicable notice and cure periods. Whether or not Landlord shall grant consent, within thirty (30) days after written request by Landlord, Tenant shall pay to Landlord up to Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to reimburse Landlord for its review and processing fees, and any legal fees incurred by Landlord in connection with Tenant’s proposed Transfer.

 

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14.2           Landlord’s Consent. Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its consent to any proposed Transfer on the terms specified in the Transfer Notice. In no event shall Landlord be deemed to be unreasonable for declining to consent to a Transfer to a transferee jeopardizing directly or indirectly the status of Landlord or any of Landlord’s affiliates as a Real Estate Investment Trust under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as the same may be amended from time to time, the “Revenue Code”). Notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, (w) no Transfer shall be consummated on any basis such that the rental or other amounts to be paid by the occupant, assignee, manager or other transferee thereunder would be based, in whole or in part, on the income or profits derived by the business activities of such occupant, assignee, manager or other transferee; (x) Tenant shall not consummate a Transfer with any person in which Landlord owns an interest, directly or indirectly (by applying constructive ownership rules set forth in Section 856(d)(5) of the Revenue Code); and (z) Tenant shall not consummate a Transfer with any person or in any manner that could cause any portion of the amounts received by Landlord pursuant to this Lease or any sublease, license or other arrangement for the right to use, occupy or possess any portion of the Premises to fail to qualify as “rents from real property” within the meaning of Section 856(d) of the Revenue Code, or any similar or successor provision thereto or which could cause any other income of Landlord to fail to qualify as income described in Section 856(c)(2) of the Revenue Code. The parties hereby agree that it shall be reasonable under this Lease and under any applicable law for Landlord to withhold consent to any proposed Transfer where one or more of the following apply, without limitation as to other reasonable grounds for withholding consent:

 

14.2.1      The Transferee intends to use the Subject Space for purposes which are not permitted under this Lease;

 

14.2.2      The Transferee is either a governmental agency or instrumentality thereof;

 

14.2.3      The Transfer will result in more than a safe number of occupants per floor within the Subject Space;

 

14.2.4       The Transferee is an assignee or subtenant of more than one (1) floor of a Building and is not a party of reasonable financial worth and/or financial stability in light of the responsibilities involved under the Lease or the applicable sublease on the date consent is requested;

 

14.2.5      The proposed Transfer would cause Landlord to be in violation of another lease or agreement to which Landlord is a party, or would give an occupant of the Project a right to cancel its lease;

 

14.2.6       The terms of the proposed Transfer will allow the Transferee to exercise a right of renewal, right of expansion, right of first offer, or other similar right held by Tenant (or will allow an assignee to occupy space to be leased by Tenant pursuant to any such right); or

 

14.2.7      Either the proposed Transferee, or any person or entity which directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the proposed Transferee, (i) leases from Landlord space in the Project at the time of the request for consent, (ii) is negotiating with Landlord to lease space in the Project at such time, or (iii) has negotiated with Landlord during the one (1)-month period immediately preceding the Transfer Notice, in each case if Landlord then has suitable space available to such proposed Transferee.

 

If Landlord consents to any Transfer pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.2 (and does not exercise any recapture rights Landlord may have under Section 14.4 below), Tenant may within six (6) months after Landlord’s consent, enter into such Transfer of the Premises or portion thereof, upon substantially the same terms and conditions as are set forth in the Transfer Notice furnished by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to Section 14.1 above, provided that if there are any changes in the terms and conditions from those specified in the Transfer Notice (i) such that Landlord would initially have been entitled to refuse its consent to such Transfer under this Section 14.2, or (ii) which would cause the proposed Transfer to be more favorable to the Transferee than the terms set forth in Tenant’s original Transfer Notice, Tenant shall again submit the Transfer to Landlord for its approval and other action under this Article 14 (including Landlord’s right of recapture, if any, under Section 14.4 of this Lease).

 

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14.3           Transfer Premium. If Landlord consents to a Transfer, as a condition thereto which the parties hereby agree is reasonable, Tenant shall pay to Landlord fifty percent (50%) of any Transfer Premium received by Tenant from such Transferee. “Transfer Premium” shall mean all rent, additional rent or other consideration payable by such Transferee in excess of the Rent and Additional Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease on a per rentable square foot basis if less than all of the Premises is transferred, after deducting the reasonable expenses incurred by Tenant for (i) any reasonable changes, alterations and improvements to the Premises in connection with the Transfer (but only to the extent approved by Landlord), (ii) any market standard brokerage commissions and attorneys’ fees in connection with the Transfer, and (iii) free rent or sublease allowances (collectively, the “Subleasing Costs”). Transfer Premium shall also include, but not be limited to, key money and bonus money paid by Transferee to Tenant in connection with such Transfer, and any payment in excess of fair market value for services rendered by Tenant to Transferee or for assets, fixtures, inventory, equipment, or furniture transferred by Tenant to Transferee in connection with such Transfer. The Transfer Premium shall be calculated as if there was no Abated Rent.

 

14.4          Landlord’s Option as to Subject Space. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 14, if Tenant requests Landlord’s consent to Transfer that is an assignment of this Lease or a Transfer that is a sublease of more than fifty percent (50%) of the Premises and for more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the then current Lease Term, then Landlord shall have the option, by giving written notice to Tenant within thirty (30) days after receipt of any Transfer Notice, to recapture the Subject Space. Such recapture notice shall terminate this Lease with respect to the Subject Space as of the date stated in the Transfer Notice as the effective date of the proposed Transfer. If this Lease is terminated with respect to less than the entire Premises, the Rent and the L-C Amount and the Reduction L-C Amount reserved herein shall be prorated on the basis of the rentable square feet retained by Tenant in proportion to the rentable square feet contained in the Premises, and this Lease as so amended shall continue thereafter in full force and effect, and upon request of either party, the parties shall execute written confirmation of the same. If Landlord declines, or fails to elect in a timely manner to recapture the Subject Space under this Section 14.4, then, provided Landlord has consented to the proposed Transfer, Tenant shall be entitled to proceed to transfer the Subject Space to the proposed Transferee, subject to provisions of the last paragraph of Section 14.2 above.

 

14.5          Effect of Transfer. If Landlord consents to a Transfer: (i) the terms and conditions of this Lease shall in no way be deemed to have been waived or modified; (ii) such consent shall not be deemed consent to any further Transfer by either Tenant or a Transferee; (iii) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, promptly after execution, an original executed copy of all documentation pertaining to the Transfer in form reasonably acceptable to Landlord; and (iv)   no Transfer relating to this Lease or agreement entered into with respect thereto, whether with or without Landlord’s consent, shall relieve Tenant or any guarantor of the Lease from liability under this Lease. Landlord or its authorized representatives shall have the right at all reasonable times to audit the books, records and papers of Tenant relating to any Transfer, and shall have the right to make copies thereof. If the Transfer Premium respecting any Transfer shall be found understated, Tenant shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, pay the deficiency and Landlord’s costs of such audit.

 

14.6           Additional Transfers. Subject to Section 14.7 below, for purposes of this Lease, the term “Transfer” shall also include: (i) if Tenant is a partnership or limited liability company, the withdrawal or change, voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law, of more than fifty percent (50%) of the partners or members, or transfer of more than fifty percent (50%) of the partnership or membership interests, within a twelve (12)-month period, or the dissolution of the partnership without immediate reconstitution thereof; and (ii) if Tenant is a closely held corporation (i.e., whose stock or whose parent’s stock is not publicly held and not traded through an exchange or over the counter), (A)  the dissolution, merger, consolidation or other reorganization of Tenant, or (B) the sale or other transfer of more than an aggregate of fifty percent (50%) of the voting shares of Tenant (other than to immediate family members by reason of gift or death or to current shareholders), within a twelve (12)-month period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the sale, issuance or transfer of Tenant’s capital stock or membership interests pursuant to an equity financing or public offering shall not be deemed an assignment, subletting or any other Transfer of this Lease or the Premises.

 

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14.7          Affiliated Companies/Restructuring of Business Organization. The assignment or subletting by Tenant of all or any portion of this Lease or the Premises to (i) a parent or subsidiary of Tenant, or (ii) any person or entity which controls, is controlled by or under common control with Tenant, or (iii) any entity which purchases all or substantially all of the assets or stock of Tenant in one or a series of transactions, (iv) any entity into which Tenant is merged or consolidated, or (v) in connection with any deemed Transfer due to a transfer of shares or membership interests under Section 14.6 above where Tenant remains the tenant under this Lease (all such persons or entities described in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) being sometimes hereinafter referred to as “Affiliates”) shall not be deemed a Transfer under this Article 14, provided that:

 

14.7.1      Any such Affiliate was not formed as a subterfuge to avoid the obligations of this Article 14;

 

14.7.2      Tenant gives Landlord prior written notice of any such assignment or sublease to an Affiliate;

 

14.7.3       Any such Affiliate (or Tenant, if Tenant is to remain the tenant under this Lease) has, following the effective date of any such assignment or sublease, a tangible net worth, in the aggregate, computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which is equal to or greater than Tenant as of the date of such transfer or otherwise sufficient (in Landlord’s reasonable good faith opinion) to meet the obligations of Tenant under this Lease or the applicable Transfer document;

 

14.7.4      Any such assignment or sublease, exclusive of such Transfer as may occur pursuant to Section 14.6, shall be subject to all of the terms and provisions of this Lease, and such assignee or sublessee shall assume, in a written document reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and delivered to Landlord upon or prior to the effective date of such assignment or sublease, all the obligations of Tenant under this Lease; and

 

14.7.5      Tenant shall remain fully liable for all obligations to be performed by Tenant under this Lease.

 

An Affiliate that is an assignee of Original Tenant’s entire interest in this Lease may be referred to as an “Affiliate Assignee.”

 

ARTICLE 15

 

SURRENDER; OWNERSHIP AND REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

 

15.1           Surrender of Premises. No act or thing done by Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord during the Lease Term shall be deemed to constitute an acceptance by Landlord of a surrender of the Premises unless such intent is specifically acknowledged in a writing signed by Landlord. The delivery of keys to the Premises to Landlord or any agent or employee of Landlord shall not constitute a surrender of the Premises or effect a termination of this Lease, whether or not the keys are thereafter retained by Landlord, and notwithstanding such delivery Tenant shall be entitled to the return of such keys at any reasonable time upon request until this Lease shall have been properly terminated. The voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, whether accepted by Landlord or not, or a mutual termination hereof, shall not work a merger, and at the option of Landlord shall operate as an assignment to Landlord of all subleases or subtenancies affecting the Premises.

 

15.2           Removal of Tenant Property by Tenant. Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, or upon any earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall, subject to the provisions of this Article 15, quit and surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord in as good order and condition as when Tenant took possession and as thereafter improved by Landlord and/or Tenant, reasonable wear and tear, casualties, alterations or other interior improvements which Tenant is permitted to surrender at the termination of this Lease and repairs which are not the responsibility of Tenant hereunder excepted. Tenant’s restoration obligations may also include satisfying Landlord’s commercially reasonable procedures regarding the cleaning of any lab systems and sealing any connection points of any such lab systems to the Premises, all at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. At least ten (10) days prior to Tenant’s surrender of possession of any part of the Premises, Tenant shall provide Landlord with (a) a facility decommissioning and Hazardous Materials closure plan for the Premises (“Exit Survey”) prepared by an independent third party reasonably acceptable to Landlord, and (b) written evidence of all appropriate governmental releases obtained by Tenant in accordance with applicable laws, including laws pertaining to the surrender of the Premises. In addition, Tenant agrees to remain responsible after the surrender of the Premises for the remediation of any recognized environmental conditions set forth in the Exit Survey and caused by Tenant or any Tenant’s Parties and compliance with any recommendations set forth in the Exit Survey. Tenant shall, upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, furnish to Landlord evidence that Tenant has closed all governmental permits and licenses, if any, issued in connection with Tenant’s or Tenant’s Parties’ activities at the Premises. If any such governmental permits or licenses have been issued and Tenant fails to provide evidence of such closure on or before the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, then until Tenant does so, the holdover provisions of Article 16 of this Lease shall apply if a third party is unable to use the Premises as a result thereof. Upon such expiration or termination, Tenant shall, without expense to Landlord, remove or cause to be removed from the Premises all telephone, data, and other cabling and wiring (including any cabling and wiring associated with the Wi-Fi Network, if any) installed or caused to be installed by Tenant (including any cabling and wiring, installed above the ceiling of the Premises or below the floor of the Premises), all debris and rubbish, and such items of furniture, equipment, free-standing cabinet work, and other articles of personal property owned by Tenant or installed or placed by Tenant at its expense in the Premises, and such similar articles of any other persons claiming under Tenant, as Landlord may, in its sole discretion, require to be removed, and Tenant shall repair at its own expense all damage to the Premises and Building resulting from such removal. In no event shall Tenant be required to remove (and Tenant shall not remove) any of the Tenant Improvements installed pursuant to Exhibit B. Tenant’s obligations under this Section 15.2 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

 

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ARTICLE 16

 

HOLDING OVER

 

If Tenant holds over after the expiration of the Lease Term hereof, with or without the express or implied consent of Landlord, such tenancy shall not constitute a renewal hereof or an extension for any further term, and in such case Base Rent shall be payable at a monthly rate (prorated for partial months) equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Base Rent applicable during the last rental period of the Lease Term under this Lease. Such tenancy shall be subject to every other term, covenant and agreement contained herein. Landlord hereby expressly reserves the right to require Tenant to surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord as provided in this Lease upon the expiration or other termination of this Lease. The provisions of this Article 16 shall not be deemed to limit or constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord provided herein or at law. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon the termination or expiration of this Lease, in addition to any other liabilities to Landlord accruing therefrom, Tenant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all loss, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) and liability resulting from such failure, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any claims made by any succeeding tenant founded upon such failure to surrender, and any lost profits to Landlord resulting therefrom.

 

ARTICLE 17

 

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES

 

Within ten (10) business days following a request in writing by Landlord, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord an estoppel certificate, which, as submitted by Landlord, shall be in the form as may be reasonably required by any prospective mortgagee or purchaser of the Project (or any portion thereof), indicating therein any exceptions thereto that may exist at that time, and shall also contain any other information reasonably requested by Landlord or Landlord’s mortgagee or Landlord’s prospective mortgagees. Tenant shall execute and deliver whatever other instruments may be reasonably required for such purposes. Failure of Tenant to timely execute and deliver such estoppel certificate or other instruments shall constitute an acceptance of the Premises and an acknowledgment by Tenant that statements included in the estoppel certificate are true and correct, without exception. Failure by Tenant to so deliver such estoppel certificate shall be a material default of the provisions of this Lease after the expiration of applicable notice and cure periods. In addition, Tenant shall be liable to Landlord, and shall indemnify Landlord from and against any loss, cost, damage or expense, incidental, consequential, or otherwise, including attorneys’ fees, arising or accruing directly or indirectly, from any failure of Tenant to execute or deliver to Landlord any such estoppel certificate. Upon request from time to time, which request may only be made if Landlord is selling, financing or refinancing the Building (including in connection with any Landlord entity level financing/restructuring) and if Tenant is not then publicly traded, Tenant agrees to provide to Landlord, within ten (10) days after Landlord’s delivery of written request therefor, current financial statements for Tenant, dated no earlier than one (1) year prior to such written request, certified as accurate by Tenant or, if available, audited financial statements prepared by an independent certified public accountant with copies of the auditor’s statement. If any guaranty is executed in connection with this Lease, Tenant also agrees to deliver to Landlord, within ten (10) days after Landlord’s delivery of written request therefor, current financial statements of the guarantor in a form consistent with the foregoing criteria. Landlord shall hold all such statements confidentially.

 

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ARTICLE 18

 

SUBORDINATION

 

This Lease is subject and subordinate to all present and future ground leases of the Project and to the lien of any mortgages or trust deeds, now or hereafter in force against the Project, if any, and to all renewals, extensions, modifications, consolidations and replacements thereof, and to all advances made or hereafter to be made upon the security of such mortgages or trust deeds, unless the holders of such mortgages or trust deeds, or the lessors under such ground lease, require in writing that this Lease be superior thereto; provided, however, that a condition precedent to the subordination of this Lease to any future ground or underlying lease or to the lien of any future mortgage or deed of trust is that Landlord shall obtain for the benefit of Tenant a commercially reasonable subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement from the landlord or lender of such future instrument. Tenant covenants and agrees in the event any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of any such mortgage, or if any ground lease is terminated, to attorn, without any deductions or set-offs whatsoever, to the purchaser upon any such foreclosure sale, or to the lessor of such ground lease, as the case may be, if so requested to do so by such purchaser or lessor, and to recognize such purchaser or lessor as the lessor under this Lease. Tenant shall, within ten (10) days of request by Landlord, execute such further instruments or assurances as Landlord may reasonably deem necessary to evidence or confirm the subordination or superiority of this Lease to any such mortgages, trust deeds, or ground leases. Tenant waives the provisions of any current or future statute, rule or law which may give or purport to give Tenant any right or election to terminate or otherwise adversely affect this Lease and the obligations of the Tenant hereunder in the event of any foreclosure proceeding or sale. Within sixty (60) days after the execution of this Lease (or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible), Landlord shall obtain a non-disturbance agreement from the holder of any preexisting mortgage encumbering the Building in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, which Tenant agrees to promptly execute.

 

ARTICLE 19

 

TENANT’S DEFAULTS; LANDLORD’S REMEDIES

 

19.1         Events of Default by Tenant. All covenants and agreements to be kept or performed by Tenant under this Lease shall be performed by Tenant at Tenant’s sole cost and expense and without any reduction of Rent. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default of this Lease by Tenant:

 

19.1.1       Any failure by Tenant to pay any Rent, Additional Rent or any other charge required to be paid under this Lease, or any part thereof, when due; and the continuation of such failure for more than five (5) days following Tenant’s receipt of written notice of delinquency; provided, however, that any such notice shall be in addition to any notice required under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 and any similar or successor law; or

 

19.1.2       Any failure by Tenant to observe or perform any other provision, covenant or condition of this Lease to be observed or performed by Tenant (other than the payment of Rent or Additional Rent) where such failure continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided however, that any such notice shall be in addition to any notice required under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor law; and provided further that if the nature of such default is such that the same cannot reasonably be cured within a thirty (30)-day period, Tenant shall not be deemed to be in default if it diligently commences such cure within such period and thereafter diligently proceeds to rectify and cure said default as soon as possible; or

 

19.1.3      Abandonment of the Premises by Tenant.

 

19.1.4      Tenant makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors.

 

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19.1.5      A receiver, trustee or custodian is appointed to or does take title, possession or control of all or substantially all of Tenant’s assets.

 

19.1.6      Tenant files a voluntary petition under the United States Bankruptcy Code or any successor statute (as the same may be amended from time to time, (the “Bankruptcy Code”) or an order for relief is entered against Tenant pursuant to a voluntary or involuntary proceeding commenced under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code.

 

19.1.7      Any involuntary petition is filed against Tenant under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code and is not dismissed within one hundred twenty (120) days.

 

19.1.8      Tenant fails to deliver an estoppel certificate in accordance with Article 17 within three (3) days after written notice of such failure.

 

19.1.9      Tenant’s interest in this Lease is attached, executed upon or otherwise judicially seized and such action is not released within one hundred twenty (120) days of the action.

 

19.2         Landlord’s Remedies Upon Default. Upon the occurrence of any such default by Tenant, Landlord shall have, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity, the option to pursue any one or more of the following remedies, each and all of which shall be cumulative and nonexclusive, without any notice or demand whatsoever.

 

19.2.1     Terminate this Lease, in which event Tenant shall immediately surrender the Premises to Landlord, and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may, without prejudice to any other remedy which it may have for possession or arrearages in rent, enter upon and take possession of the Premises and expel or remove Tenant and any other person who may be occupying the Premises or any part thereof, without being liable for prosecution or any claim for damages therefor; and Landlord may recover from Tenant the following:

 

(i)                the worth at the time of award of any unpaid rent which has been earned at the time of such termination; plus

 

(ii)              the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

 

(iii)             the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the Lease Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

 

(iv)             any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant’s failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom, specifically including but not limited to, brokerage commissions and advertising expenses incurred, expenses of remodeling the Premises or any portion thereof for a new tenant, whether for the same or a different use, and any special concessions made to obtain a new tenant; plus

 

(v)              at Landlord’s election, such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time to time by applicable law.

 

The term “rent” as used in this Section 19.2 shall be deemed to be and to mean all sums of every nature required to be paid by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease, whether to Landlord or to others. As used in Sections 19.2.1(i) and (ii), above, the “worth at the time of award” shall be computed by allowing interest at the Interest Rate set forth in Section 4.5 above. As used in Section 19.2.1(iii) above, the “worth at the time of award” shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

 

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19.2.2      Landlord shall have the remedy described in California Civil Code Section 1951.4 (lessor may continue lease in effect after lessee’s breach and abandonment and recover rent as it becomes due, if lessee has the right to sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations). Accordingly, if Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant, Landlord may, from time to time, without terminating this Lease, enforce all of its rights and remedies under this Lease, including the right to recover all rent as it becomes due.

 

19.2.3      Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, make any such payment or perform or otherwise cure any such obligation, provision, covenant or condition on Tenant’s part to be observed or performed (and may enter the Premises for such purposes). In the event of Tenant’s failure to perform any of its obligations or covenants under this Lease, and such failure to perform poses a material risk of injury or harm to persons or damage to or loss of property, then Landlord shall have the right to cure or otherwise perform such covenant or obligation at any time after such failure to perform by Tenant, whether or not any such notice or cure period set forth in Section 19.1 above has expired. Any such actions undertaken by Landlord pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 19.2.3 shall not be deemed a waiver of Landlord’s rights and remedies as a result of Tenant’s failure to perform and shall not release Tenant from any of its obligations under this Lease.

 

19.3         Payment by Tenant. Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within ten (10) days after delivery by Landlord to Tenant of statements therefor: (i) sums equal to expenditures reasonably made and obligations incurred by Landlord in connection with Landlord’s performance or cure of any of Tenant’s obligations pursuant to the provisions of Section 19.2.3 above; and (ii) sums equal to all expenditures made and obligations incurred by Landlord in collecting or attempting to collect the Rent or in enforcing or attempting to enforce any rights of Landlord under this Lease or pursuant to law, including, without limitation, all legal fees and other amounts so expended. Tenant’s obligations under this Section 19.3 shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease Term.

 

19.4         Sublessees of Tenant. If Landlord elects to terminate this Lease on account of any default by Tenant, as set forth in this Article 19, Landlord shall have the right to terminate any and all subleases, licenses, concessions or other consensual arrangements for possession entered into by Tenant and affecting the Premises or may, in Landlord’s sole discretion, succeed to Tenant’s interest in such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements. If Landlord elects to succeed to Tenant’s interest in any such subleases, licenses, concessions or arrangements, Tenant shall, as of the date of notice by Landlord of such election, have no further right to or interest in the rent or other consideration receivable thereunder.

 

19.5         Waiver of Default. No waiver by Landlord of any violation or breach by Tenant of any of the terms, provisions and covenants herein contained shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other or later violation or breach by Tenant of the same or any other of the terms, provisions, and covenants herein contained. Forbearance by Landlord in enforcement of one or more of the remedies herein provided upon a default by Tenant shall not be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of such default. The acceptance of any Rent hereunder by Landlord following the occurrence of any default, whether or not known to Landlord, shall not be deemed a waiver of any such default, except only a default in the payment of the Rent so accepted.

 

19.6         Efforts to Relet. For the purposes of this Article 19, Tenant’s right to possession shall not be deemed to have been terminated by efforts of Landlord to relet the Premises, by its acts of maintenance or preservation with respect to the Premises, or by appointment of a receiver to protect Landlord’s interests hereunder. The foregoing enumeration is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of acts which may be performed by Landlord without terminating Tenant’s right to possession.

 

19.7         Bankruptcy. In the event a debtor, trustee or debtor in possession under the Bankruptcy Code, or another person with similar rights, duties and powers under any other applicable laws, proposes to cure any default under this Lease or to assume or assign this Lease and is obliged to provide adequate assurance to Landlord that (a) a default shall be cured, (b) Landlord shall be compensated for its damages arising from any breach of this Lease and (c) future performance of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease shall occur, then such adequate assurances shall include any or all of the following, as designated by Landlord in its sole and absolute discretion:

 

(i)               Those acts specified in the Bankruptcy Code or other applicable laws as included within the meaning of “adequate assurance,” even if this Lease does not concern a shopping center or other facility described in such applicable laws;

 

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(ii)              A prompt cash payment to compensate Landlord for any monetary defaults or actual damages arising directly from a breach of this Lease;

 

(iii)             A cash deposit in an amount at least equal to the then-current amount of the Security Deposit; or

 

(iv)             The assumption or assignment of all of Tenant’s interest and obligations under this Lease.

 

ARTICLE 20

 

LETTER OF CREDIT

 

20.1           Delivery of Letter of Credit. Concurrently with Tenant’s execution and delivery of this Lease, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord an unconditional, clean, irrevocable letter of credit (the “L-C”) in the amount set forth in Section 10 of the Summary (the “L-C Amount”), which L-C shall be issued by a money-center, solvent and nationally recognized bank (a bank which accepts deposits, maintains accounts, has a California office which will negotiate a letter of credit, or will accept draw requests by facsimile or overnight courier, and whose deposits are insured by the FDIC) reasonably acceptable to Landlord (such approved, issuing bank being referred to herein as the “Bank”), which Bank must have a short term Fitch Rating which is not less than “F1”, and a long term Fitch Rating which is not less than “A”(or in the event such Fitch Ratings are no longer available, a comparable rating from Standard and Poor’s Professional Rating Service or Moody’s Professional Rating Service) (collectively, the “Bank’s Credit Rating Threshold”), and which L-C shall be in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto. Landlord hereby approves of Silicon Valley Bank as the Bank. Tenant shall pay all expenses, points and/or fees incurred by Tenant in obtaining the L-C. The L-C shall (i) be “callable” at sight, irrevocable and unconditional, (ii) be maintained in effect, whether through renewal or extension, for the period commencing on the date of this Lease and continuing until the date (the ” L-C Expiration Date”) that is no less than sixty (60) days after the expiration of the Lease Term as the same may be extended, and Tenant shall deliver a new L-C or certificate of renewal or extension to Landlord at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the L-C then held by Landlord, without any action whatsoever on the part of Landlord, (iii)   be fully assignable by Landlord, its successors and assigns, (iv) permit partial draws and multiple presentations and drawings, and (v) be otherwise subject to the International Standby Practices-ISP 98, International Chamber of Commerce Publication #590. Landlord, or its then managing agent, shall have the right to draw down an amount up to the face amount of the L-C if any of the following shall have occurred or be applicable: (A) such amount is due to Landlord under the terms and conditions of this Lease and is not paid within applicable notice and cure periods, or (B)  Tenant has filed a voluntary petition under the U. S. Bankruptcy Code or any state bankruptcy code (collectively, “Bankruptcy Code”), or (C) an involuntary petition has been filed against Tenant under the Bankruptcy Code and is not dismissed within sixty (60) days, or (D) the Lease has been rejected, or is deemed rejected, under Section 365 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, following the filing of a voluntary petition by Tenant under the Bankruptcy Code, or the filing of an involuntary petition against Tenant under the Bankruptcy Code, or (E) the Bank has notified Landlord that the L-C will not be renewed or extended through the L-C Expiration Date and Tenant fails to provide a replacement letter of credit that complies with the requirements in this section at least thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the L-C, or (F) Tenant is placed into receivership or conservatorship, or becomes subject to similar proceedings under Federal or State law that is not dismissed within sixty (60) days, or (G) Tenant executes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (H) if (1) any of the Bank’s Fitch Ratings (or other comparable ratings to the extent the Fitch Ratings are no longer available) have been reduced below the Bank’s Credit Rating Threshold, or (2) there is otherwise a material adverse change in the financial condition of the Bank, and Tenant has failed to provide Landlord with a replacement letter of credit, conforming in all respects to the requirements of this Article 20 (including, but not limited to, the requirements placed on the issuing Bank more particularly set forth in this Section 20.1 above), in the amount of the applicable L-C Amount, within ten (10) business days following Landlord’s written demand therefor (with no other notice or cure or grace period being applicable thereto, notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary) (each of the foregoing being an “L-C Draw Event”). The L-C shall be honored by the Bank regardless of whether Tenant disputes Landlord’s right to draw upon the L-C. In addition, in the event the Bank is placed into receivership or conservatorship by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any successor or similar entity, then, effective as of the date such receivership or conservatorship occurs, said L-C shall be deemed to fail to meet the requirements of this Article 21, and, within ten (10) business days following Landlord’s notice to Tenant of such receivership or conservatorship (the “L-C FDIC Replacement Notice”), Tenant shall replace such L-C with a substitute letter of credit from a different issuer (which issuer shall meet or exceed the Bank’s Credit Rating Threshold and shall otherwise be acceptable to Landlord in its reasonable discretion) and that complies in all respects with the requirements of this Article 20. If Tenant fails to replace such L-C with such conforming, substitute letter of credit pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Section 20.1, then, notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Landlord shall have the right to declare Tenant in default of this Lease for which there shall be no notice or grace or cure periods being applicable thereto (other than the aforesaid ten (10) business day period). In the event of an assignment by Tenant of its interest in the Lease (and irrespective of whether Landlord’s consent is required for such assignment), the acceptance of any replacement or substitute letter of credit by Landlord from the assignee shall be subject to Landlord’s prior written approval, in Landlord’s reasonable discretion. In the event that Landlord draws upon the L-C (i) solely due to Tenant’s failure to renew or replace the L-C on a timely basis, such failure shall not constitute a default hereunder and (ii) Tenant shall at any time thereafter be entitled to provide Landlord with a replacement L-C that satisfies the requirements hereunder, at which time Landlord shall return the cash proceeds of the original L-C drawn by Landlord.

 

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20.2           Application of L-C. Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that Landlord is entering into this Lease in material reliance upon the ability of Landlord to draw upon the L-C upon the occurrence of any L-C Draw Event. In the event of any L-C Draw Event, Landlord may, but without obligation to do so, and without notice to Tenant (except in connection with an L-C Draw Event under Section 20.1(H) above), draw upon the L-C, in part or in whole, to cure any such L-C Draw Event and/or to compensate Landlord for any and all damages of any kind or nature sustained or which Landlord reasonably estimates that it will sustain resulting from Tenant’s breach or default of the Lease or other L-C Draw Event and/or to compensate Landlord for any and all damages arising out of, or incurred in connection with, the termination of this Lease, including, without limitation, those specifically identified in Section 1951.2 of the California Civil Code. The use, application or retention of the L-C, or any portion thereof, by Landlord shall not prevent Landlord from exercising any other right or remedy provided by this Lease or by any applicable law, it being intended that Landlord shall not first be required to proceed against the L-C, and such L-C shall not operate as a limitation on any recovery to which Landlord may otherwise be entitled. Tenant agrees not to interfere in any way with payment to Landlord of the proceeds of the L-C, either prior to or following a “draw” by Landlord of any portion of the L-C, regardless of whether any dispute exists between Tenant and Landlord as to Landlord’s right to draw upon the L-C. No condition or term of this Lease shall be deemed to render the L-C conditional to justify the issuer of the L-C in failing to honor a drawing upon such L-C in a timely manner. Tenant agrees and acknowledges that (i) the L-C constitutes a separate and independent contract between Landlord and the Bank, (ii) Tenant is not a third party beneficiary of such contract, (iii) Tenant has no property interest whatsoever in the L-C or the proceeds thereof, and (iv) in the event Tenant becomes a debtor under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code, Tenant is placed into receivership or conservatorship, and/or there is an event of a receivership, conservatorship or a bankruptcy filing by, or on behalf of, Tenant, neither Tenant, any trustee, nor Tenant’s bankruptcy estate shall have any right to restrict or limit Landlord’s claim and/or rights to the L-C and/or the proceeds thereof by application of Section 502(b)(6) of the U. S. Bankruptcy Code or otherwise.

 

20.3         L-C Amount; Maintenance of L-C by Tenant; Liquidated Damages.

 

20.3.1       L-C Amount. The L-C Amount shall be equal to the amount set forth in Section 10 of the Summary (but subject to reduction as provided in Section 20.9 below).

 

20.3.2       In General. If, as a result of any drawing by Landlord of all or any portion of the L-C, the amount of the L-C shall be less than the L-C Amount, Tenant shall, within five (5) business days thereafter, provide Landlord with (i) an amendment to the L-C restoring such L-C to the L-C Amount or (ii) additional L-Cs in an amount equal to the deficiency, which additional L-Cs shall comply with all of the provisions of this Article 20. If Tenant fails to comply with the foregoing, Landlord shall send a second notice requesting that Tenant provide Landlord with (i)  an amendment to the L-C restoring such L-C to the L-C Amount or (ii) additional L-Cs in an amount equal to the deficiency. If Tenant fails to provide Landlord with (i) an amendment to the L-C restoring such L-C to the L-C Amount or (ii) additional L-Cs in an amount equal to the deficiency within five (5) business days of receipt of such second notice, then notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 19.1, the same shall constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease (without the need for any additional notice and/or cure period). Tenant further covenants and warrants that it will neither assign nor encumber the L-C or any part thereof and that neither Landlord nor its successors or assigns will be bound by any such assignment, encumbrance, attempted assignment or attempted encumbrance.

 

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20.3.3       Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the L-C expires earlier than the L-C Expiration Date, Landlord will accept a renewal thereof (such renewal letter of credit to be in effect and delivered to Landlord, as applicable, not later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the L-C), which shall be irrevocable and automatically renewable as above provided through the L-C Expiration Date upon the same terms as the expiring L-C or such other terms as may be acceptable to Landlord in its sole discretion. However, if the L-C is not timely renewed, or if Tenant fails to maintain the L-C in the amount and in accordance with the terms set forth in this Article 20, Landlord shall have the right to either (x) present the L-C to the Bank in accordance with the terms of this Article 20, and the proceeds of the L-C may be applied by Landlord against any Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease that is not paid when due and/or to pay for all losses and damages that Landlord (a) has suffered or that Landlord reasonably estimates that it will suffer as a result of any breach or default by Tenant under this Lease and (b) is permitted to recover in accordance with the other terms and conditions of this Lease, or (y) pursue its remedy under Section 20.3.3 below. In the event Landlord elects to exercise its rights under the foregoing item (x), Landlord agrees to pay to Tenant within thirty (30) days after the L-C Expiration Date the amount of any proceeds of the L-C received by Landlord and not applied against any Rent payable by Tenant under this Lease that was not paid when due or used to pay for any losses and/or damages suffered by Landlord (or reasonably estimated by Landlord that it will suffer) as a result of any breach or default by Tenant under this Lease.

 

20.4        Transfer and Encumbrance. The L-C shall provide that Landlord, its successors and assigns, may, at any time and without notice to Tenant and without first obtaining Tenant’s consent thereto, transfer (one or more times) all or any portion of its interest in and to the L-C to another party, person or entity, in connection with the assignment by Landlord of its rights and interests in and to this Lease, or separate from this Lease if such assignment is to Landlord’s lender. In the event of a transfer of Landlord’s interest in the Building, Landlord shall transfer the L-C to the transferee and thereupon Landlord shall, without any further agreement between the parties, provided the transferee assumes all of Landlord’s obligations hereunder, be released by Tenant from all liability therefor, and it is agreed that the provisions hereof shall apply to every transfer or assignment of said L-C to a new landlord. In connection with any such transfer of the L-C by Landlord, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, execute and submit to the Bank such applications, documents and instruments as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate such transfer, and Landlord shall be responsible for paying the Bank’s reasonable transfer and processing fees in connection therewith.

 

20.5        L-C Not a Security Deposit. Landlord and Tenant (1) acknowledge and agree that in no event or circumstance shall the L-C or any renewal thereof or substitute therefor or any proceeds thereof be deemed to be or treated as a “security deposit” under any law applicable to security deposits in the commercial context, including, but not limited to, Section 1950.7 of the California Civil Code, as such Section now exists or as it may be hereafter amended or succeeded (the “Security Deposit Laws”), (2) acknowledge and agree that the L-C (including any renewal thereof or substitute therefor or any proceeds thereof) is not intended to serve as a security deposit, and the Security Deposit Laws shall have no applicability or relevancy thereto, and (3) waive any and all rights, duties and obligations that any such party may now, or in the future will, have relating to or arising from the Security Deposit Laws. Tenant hereby irrevocably waives and relinquishes the provisions of Section 1950.7 of the California Civil Code and any successor statute, and all other provisions of law, now or hereafter in effect, which (x) establish the time frame by which a landlord must refund a security deposit under a lease, and/or (y) provide that a landlord may claim from a security deposit only those sums reasonably necessary to remedy defaults in the payment of rent, to repair damage caused by a tenant or to clean the premises, it being agreed that Landlord may, in addition, claim those sums specified in this Article 20 and/or those sums reasonably necessary to (a) compensate Landlord for any loss or damage caused by Tenant’s breach of this Lease, including any damages Landlord suffers following termination of this Lease, and/or (b) compensate Landlord for any and all damages arising out of, or incurred in connection with, the termination of this Lease, including, without limitation, those specifically identified in Section 1951.2 of the California Civil Code.

 

20.6        Non-Interference By Tenant. Tenant agrees not to interfere in any way with any payment to Landlord of the proceeds of the L-C, either prior to or following a “draw” by Landlord of all or any portion of the L-C, regardless of whether any dispute exists between Tenant and Landlord as to Landlord’s right to draw down all or any portion of the L-C. No condition or term of this Lease shall be deemed to render the L-C conditional and thereby afford the Bank a justification for failing to honor a drawing upon such L-C in a timely manner. Tenant shall not request or instruct the Bank of any L-C to refrain from paying sight draft(s) drawn under such L-C.

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20.7         Waiver of Certain Relief. Tenant unconditionally and irrevocably waives (and as an independent covenant hereunder, covenants not to assert) any right to claim or obtain any of the following relief in connection with the L-C:

 

20.7.1       A temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, permanent injunction, or other order that would prevent, restrain or restrict the presentment of sight drafts drawn under any L-C or the Bank’s honoring or payment of sight draft(s); or

 

20.7.2       Any attachment, garnishment, or levy in any manner upon either the proceeds of any L-C or the obligations of the Bank (either before or after the presentment to the Bank of sight drafts drawn under such L-C) based on any theory whatsoever.

 

20.8        Remedy for Improper Drafts. Tenant’s sole remedy in connection with the improper presentment or payment of sight drafts drawn under any L-C shall be the right to obtain from Landlord a refund of the amount of any sight draft(s) that were improperly presented or the proceeds of which were misapplied, together with interest at the Interest Rate and reasonable actual out-of-pocket attorneys’ fees, provided that at the time of such refund, Tenant increases the amount of such L-C to the amount (if any) then required under the applicable provisions of this Lease. Tenant acknowledges that the presentment of sight drafts drawn under any L-C, or the Bank’s payment of sight drafts drawn under such L-C, could not under any circumstances cause Tenant injury that could not be remedied by an award of money damages, and that the recovery of money damages would be an adequate remedy therefor. In the event Tenant shall be entitled to a refund as aforesaid and Landlord shall fail to make such payment within ten (10) business days after demand, Tenant shall have the right to deduct the amount thereof together with interest thereon at the Interest Rate from the next installment(s) of Base Rent.

 

20.9         Reduction of L-C Amount. Provided that the “L-C Reduction Condition” (as defined below) is then satisfied, the L-C Amount shall be reduced upon the “Reduction Date” (as defined below) occurring thereafter, by the “L-C Reduction Amount”; provided, however, the L-C Amount shall never be less than Four Million Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty and 80/100 Dollars ($4,427,530.80). The “Reduction Date” shall mean the last day of the thirty-sixth (36th) monthly anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date. The “L-C Reduction Amount” shall mean Four Million Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty and 80/100 Dollars ($4,427,530.80). The reduction of the L-C Amount shall be effectuated by Tenant’s delivery to Landlord of a certificate of amendment to the existing L-C, conforming in all respects to the requirements of this Article 20, in the amount of the applicable reduced L-C Amount. If Tenant is allowed to reduce the L-C Amount, then Landlord shall, at no cost to Landlord, reasonably cooperate with Tenant in order to effectuate such reduction. “L-C Reduction Condition” shall mean that Tenant is not then in default under this Lease beyond any applicable notice and cure periods. If the L-C Reduction Condition is not satisfied as of the Reduction Date, then any decrease may take place retroactively upon satisfaction of the L-C Reduction Condition; provided that no decrease may take place retroactively if this Lease is terminated as a result of an Event of Default by Tenant.

 

ARTICLE 21

 

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

 

Tenant shall not do anything or suffer anything to be done in or about the Premises which will in any way conflict with any law, statute, ordinance or other governmental rule, regulation or requirement now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated. At its sole cost and expense, Tenant shall promptly comply with all such governmental measures, other than the making of structural changes or changes to the Building’s life safety system or alterations that would be considered capital expenditures (collectively the “Excluded Changes”); provided, however, to the extent such Excluded Changes are required due to or triggered by Tenant’s improvements or alterations to and/or manner of use of the Premises, Landlord shall perform such work, at Tenant’s cost (which shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord within ten (10) days after Tenant’s receipt of invoice therefor from Landlord). In addition, Tenant shall fully comply with all present or future legally required programs intended to manage parking, transportation or traffic in and around the Project, and in connection therewith, Tenant shall take responsible action for the transportation planning and management of all employees located at the Premises by working directly with Landlord, any governmental transportation management organization or any other transportation-related committees or entities. The judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction or the admission of Tenant in any judicial action, regardless of whether Landlord is a party thereto, that Tenant has violated any of said governmental measures, shall be conclusive of that fact as between Landlord and Tenant.

 

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ARTICLE 22

 

ENTRY BY LANDLORD

 

Landlord reserves the right at all reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to Tenant (of not less than one (1) business day except in the event of an emergency) to enter the Premises to: (i) inspect them; (ii) show the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees or tenants, or to the ground lessors; (iii) to post notices of nonresponsibility; or (iv)   alter, improve or repair the Premises or the Building if necessary to comply with current building codes or other applicable laws, or for structural alterations, repairs or improvements to the Building, or as Landlord may otherwise deem necessary. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 22, Landlord may enter the Premises at any time, without notice to Tenant, in emergency situations and/or to perform janitorial or other services required of Landlord pursuant to this Lease. Any such entries shall be without the abatement of Rent and shall include the right to take such reasonable steps as required to accomplish the stated purposes. Tenant hereby waives any claims for damages or for any injuries or inconvenience to or interference with Tenant’s business, lost profits, any loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Premises, and any other loss occasioned thereby. For each of the above purposes, Landlord shall at all times have a key with which to unlock all the doors in the Premises, excluding Tenant’s vaults, safes and special security areas designated in advance by Tenant. In an emergency, Landlord shall have the right to enter without notice and use any means that Landlord may deem proper to open the doors in and to the Premises. Any entry into the Premises in the manner hereinbefore described shall not be deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Premises, or an actual or constructive eviction of Tenant from any portion of the Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any entry by Landlord or Landlord’s agents shall not unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s operations more than reasonably necessary, and shall comply with Tenant’s reasonable security measures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.

 

ARTICLE 23

 

PARKING

 

Throughout the Lease Term, (i) Tenant shall have the right to use, on an unreserved basis, in common with other tenants of the Building and free of parking charges, the number of unreserved parking passes set forth in Section 12 of the Summary, which unreserved parking passes are located in the Parking Areas servicing the Building as shall be designated by Landlord from time to time for unreserved parking for the tenants of the Building; and (ii)   Tenant shall have the right to use twenty (20) reserved parking spaces that shall not require use of a valet. The location of such reserved parking passes shall be mutually determined by Landlord and Tenant. Tenant shall (i) abide by (A) the Parking Rules and Regulations which are in effect on the date hereof, as set forth in the attached Exhibit D and all reasonable modifications and additions thereto which are prescribed from time to time for the orderly operation and use of the Parking Areas by Landlord, and/or Landlord’s Parking Operator (as defined below), and (B) all recorded covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting the Building, and (ii) cooperate in seeing that Tenant’s employees and visitors also comply with the Parking Rules and Regulations (and all such modifications and additions thereto, as the case may be), any such other rules and regulations and covenants, conditions and restrictions. Landlord (and/or any other owners of the Project) specifically reserve the right to change the size, configuration, design, layout, location and all other aspects of the Parking Areas (including without limitation, implementing paid visitor parking), and Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Landlord may, without incurring any liability to Tenant and without any abatement of Rent under this Lease, from time to time, temporarily close-off or restrict access to the Parking Areas, so long as the same does not (other than on a temporary basis of less than one (1) week) reduce the number and availability of parking passes or reserved spaces available to Tenant under this Lease. Landlord may delegate its responsibilities hereunder to a parking operator (the “Parking Operator”) in which case the Parking Operator shall have all the rights of control attributed hereby to Landlord. Any parking tax or other charges imposed by governmental authorities in connection with the use of such parking shall be paid directly by Tenant or the parking users, or, if directly imposed against Landlord, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for all such taxes and/or charges thirty (30) days after Landlord’s demand therefor. The parking rights provided to Tenant pursuant to this Article 23 are provided solely for use by Tenant’s own personnel and such rights may not be transferred, assigned, subleased or otherwise alienated by Tenant without Landlord’s prior approval, except in connection with an assignment of this Lease or sublease of the Premises made in accordance with Article 14 above. All visitor parking by Tenant’s visitors shall be subject to availability, as reasonably determined by Landlord (and/or the Parking Operator, as the case may be), parking in such visitor parking areas as may be designated by Landlord (and/or the Parking Operator from time to time, and payment by such visitors of the prevailing visitor parking rate (if any) charged by Landlord (and/or the Parking Operator) from time to time.

 

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ARTICLE 24

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 

24.1           Terms; Captions. The necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof apply either to corporations or partnerships or individuals, men or women, as the case may require, shall in all cases be assumed as though in each case fully expressed. The captions of Articles and Sections are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to limit, construe, affect or alter the meaning of such Articles and Sections.

 

24.2           Binding Effect. Each of the provisions of this Lease shall extend to and shall, as the case may require, bind or inure to the benefit not only of Landlord and of Tenant, but also of their respective successors or assigns, provided this clause shall not permit any assignment by Tenant contrary to the provisions of Article 14 above.

 

24.3           No Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Lease shall be implied by any failure of a party to enforce any remedy on account of the violation of such provision, even if such violation shall continue or be repeated subsequently, any waiver by a party of any provision of this Lease may only be in writing, and no express waiver shall affect any provision other than the one specified in such waiver and that one only for the time and in the manner specifically stated. No receipt of monies by Landlord from Tenant after the termination of this Lease shall in any way alter the length of the Lease Term or of Tenant’s right of possession hereunder or after the giving of any notice shall reinstate, continue or extend the Lease Term or affect any notice given Tenant prior to the receipt of such monies, it being agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit or after final judgment for possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any Rent due, and the payment of said Rent shall not waive or affect said notice, suit or judgment.

 

24.4           Modification of Lease. If any current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor for the Project requires modifications to this Lease, which modifications will not cause an increased cost or expense to Tenant or in any other way materially and adversely change the rights and obligations of Tenant hereunder or unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s use of or access to the Premises, then and in such event, Tenant agrees that this Lease may be so modified and agrees to execute whatever reasonable documents are required therefor and deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following the request therefor. If Landlord or any such current or prospective mortgagee or ground lessor require execution of a short form of Lease for recording, containing, among other customary provisions, the names of the parties, a description of the Premises and the Lease Term, Tenant shall execute such short form of Lease and to deliver the same to Landlord within ten (10) days following the request therefor.

 

24.5           Transfer of Landlord’s Interest. Landlord has the right to transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Project, the Building and/or in this Lease, and upon any such transfer, Landlord shall automatically be released from all liability under this Lease and Tenant shall look solely to such transferee for the performance of Landlord’s obligations hereunder after the date of transfer. The liability of any transferee of Landlord shall be limited to the amount of the interest of such transferee in the Project including all proceeds therefrom and such transferee shall otherwise be without personal liability under this Lease, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant. Landlord may also assign its interest in this Lease to a mortgage lender as additional security, but such assignment shall not release Landlord from its obligations hereunder and Tenant shall continue to look to Landlord for the performance of its obligations hereunder. Except for Landlord’s liability as limited under the second sentence of this Section 24.5, neither Landlord nor any of its affiliates, nor any of their respective partners, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, members or agents shall be personally liable for Landlord’s obligations or any deficiency under this Lease, and service of process shall not be made against any shareholder, member, director, officer, employee or agent of Landlord or any of Landlord’s affiliates. No partner, shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or agent of Landlord or any of its affiliates shall be sued or named as a party in any suit or action, and service of process shall not be made against any partner or member of Landlord except as may be necessary to secure jurisdiction of the partnership, joint venture or limited liability company, as applicable. No partner, shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or agent of Landlord or any of its affiliates shall be required to answer or otherwise plead to any service of process, and no judgment shall be taken or writ of execution levied against any partner, shareholder, director, officer, employee, member or agent of Landlord or any of its affiliates.

 

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24.6         Prohibition Against Recording. Except as provided in Section 24.4 of this Lease, neither this Lease, nor any memorandum, affidavit or other writing with respect thereto, shall be recorded by Tenant or by anyone acting through, under or on behalf of Tenant, and the recording thereof in violation of this provision shall make this Lease null and void at Landlord’s election.

 

24.7         Landlord’s Title; Air Rights. Landlord’s title is and always shall be paramount to the title of Tenant. Nothing herein contained shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of Landlord. No rights to any view or to light or air over any property, whether belonging to Landlord or any other person, are granted to Tenant by this Lease.

 

24.8         Tenant’s Signage.

 

24.8.1       Interior Signage. Provided all signs are in keeping with the quality, design and style of the Building and Project, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, may install identification signage anywhere in the Premises including, with respect to Building I, in the entry floor lobby. Tenant shall be entitled to one (1) identification sign on or near the entry doors of the Building III Premises and signage in the lobby of Building III, which shall be at least equal to that of any other tenants in Building III.

 

24.8.2       Prohibited Signage and Other Items. Any signs, window coverings, or blinds (even if the same are located behind the Landlord-approved window coverings for the Building), or other items visible from the exterior of the Premises or Building, shall be subject to the prior approval of Landlord, in its sole discretion.

 

24.8.3       Tenant’s Exterior Signage. Subject to the terms hereof and in addition to the signage rights expressly set forth above in this Section 24.8.1, Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall be entitled to install, at Tenant’s sole cost, one (1) Building-top sign on Building I and Building III identifying Tenant’s name and logo thereon (including lighting) and on Tenant’s share of any monument serving the Project, as shown on Exhibit H (collectively, the “Tenant’s Signage”).

 

24.8.4        Specifications and Permits. The Tenant’s Signage shall set forth Tenant’s name and/or logo as determined by Tenant in its sole discretion, but subject to Landlord’s reasonable approval, and in no event shall the Tenant’s Signage include an “Objectionable Name,” as that term is defined below. The graphics, materials, color, design, lettering, lighting, size, illumination, specifications and exact locations of the Tenant’s Signage shall be subject to the prior written approval of Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and shall be consistent and compatible with the quality and nature of the Project and Landlord’s Building standard signage specifications. In addition, the Tenant’s Signage shall be subject to Tenant’s receipt of all necessary governmental or quasi-governmental approvals and permits (collectively, “Governmental Approvals”) and shall be subject to the CC&Rs (as the same may be modified). Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts, at no cost to Landlord, to assist Tenant in obtaining all necessary Governmental Approvals for the Tenant’s Signage. Tenant hereby acknowledges that Landlord has made no representation or warranty to Tenant with respect to the probability of obtaining all necessary Governmental Approvals for the Tenant’s Signage. In the event Tenant does not receive the necessary Governmental Approvals for the Tenant’s Signage, Tenant’s and Landlord’s rights and obligations under the remaining terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall be unaffected.

 

24.8.5       Objectionable Name. To the extent Tenant desires to change the name and/or logo set forth on the Tenant’s Signage, such name and/or logo shall not have a name which relates to an entity which is of a character or reputation, or is associated with a political faction or orientation, which is inconsistent with the quality of the Project, or which would otherwise reasonably offend a landlord of the Comparable Buildings (an “Objectionable Name”). Landlord agrees that “Freenome” or “Freenome Holdings” is not an Objectionable Name.

 

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24.8.6       Termination of Right to Tenant’s Signage. The building top Tenant’s Signage rights granted to Tenant under Section 24.8.3 may not be used for subtenants subleasing less than fifty percent (50%) of the space in the applicable Building; provided, however, that any such subtenant or any assignee’s right to use such building top sign rights is subject to the name of such assignee or subtenant not being an Objectionable Name.

 

24.8.7        Cost and Maintenance; Change and Replacement. The actual costs of the Tenant’s Signage and the installation, design, construction and any and all other costs associated with the Tenant’s Signage, including, without limitation, utility charges and hook-up fees, permits, and maintenance and repairs, shall be the sole responsibility of Tenant. Should the Tenant’s Signage require repairs and/or maintenance, as determined in Landlord’s reasonable judgment, Landlord shall have the right to provide notice thereof to Tenant and Tenant (except as set forth below) shall cause such repairs and/or maintenance to be performed within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice from Landlord, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense; provided, however, if such repairs and/or maintenance are reasonably expected to require longer than thirty (30) days to perform, Tenant shall commence such repairs and/or maintenance within such thirty (30) day period and shall diligently prosecute such repairs and maintenance to completion. Should Tenant fail to perform such repairs and/or maintenance within the periods described in the immediately preceding sentence, Landlord shall, upon the delivery of an additional five (5) business days’ prior written notice, have the right to cause such work to be performed and to charge Tenant as Additional Rent for the actual, reasonable cost of such work. Subject to Tenant’s agreement to comply with the terms of this Section 24.8 and Landlord’s reasonable approval, Tenant shall be permitted to change and/or replace the Tenant’s Signage periodically in Tenant’s reasonable discretion. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease or upon any earlier termination of Tenant’s rights to the Tenant’s Signage as set forth herein, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, cause the Tenant’s Signage to be removed and shall repair any damage caused by such removal. If Tenant fails to timely remove the Tenant’s Signage or to restore the areas in which such the Tenant’s Signage was located, as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, then Landlord may perform such work, and all actual, reasonable costs incurred by Landlord in so performing shall be reimbursed by Tenant to Landlord within thirty (30) days after Tenant’s receipt of an invoice therefor. The terms and conditions of this Section 24.8.7 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease.

 

24.9         Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto or by any third party to create the relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venturer or any association between Landlord and Tenant, it being expressly understood and agreed that neither the method of computation of Rent nor any act of the parties hereto shall be deemed to create any relationship between Landlord and Tenant other than the relationship of landlord and tenant.

 

24.10       Application of Payments. Landlord shall have the right to apply payments received from Tenant pursuant to this Lease, regardless of Tenant’s designation of such payments, to satisfy any obligations of Tenant hereunder, in such order and amounts as Landlord, in its sole discretion, may elect.

 

24.11       Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Lease and each of its provisions.

 

24.12       Partial Invalidity. If any term, provision or condition contained in this Lease shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term, provision or condition to persons or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each and every other term, provision and condition of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent possible permitted by law.

 

24.13       No Warranty. In executing and delivering this Lease, Tenant has not relied on any representation, including, but not limited to, any representation whatsoever as to the amount of any item comprising Additional Rent or the amount of the Additional Rent in the aggregate or that Landlord is furnishing the same services to other tenants, at all, on the same level or on the same basis, or any warranty or any statement of Landlord which is not set forth herein or in one or more of the Exhibits attached hereto.

 

24.14       Landlord Exculpation. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, and notwithstanding any applicable law to the contrary, the liability of Landlord and the Landlord Parties under this Lease (including any successor landlord) and any recourse by Tenant against Landlord or the Landlord Parties shall be limited solely and exclusively to an amount which is equal to the ownership interest of Landlord in the Project (including any proceeds thereof), and neither Landlord, nor any of the Landlord Parties (except for Landlord’s liability as limited in the preceding portion of this sentence) shall have any personal liability therefor, and Tenant hereby expressly waives and releases such personal liability on behalf of itself and all persons claiming by, through or under Tenant.

 

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24.15      Entire Agreement. There are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Lease and this Lease supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, brochures, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties hereto or displayed by Landlord to Tenant with respect to the subject matter thereof, and none thereof shall be used to interpret or construe this Lease. This Lease and any side letter or separate agreement executed by Landlord and Tenant in connection with this Lease and dated of even date herewith contain all of the terms, covenants, conditions, warranties and agreements of the parties relating in any manner to the rental, use and occupancy of the Premises, shall be considered to be the only agreement between the parties hereto and their representatives and agents, and none of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease can be modified, deleted or added to except in writing signed by the parties hereto. All negotiations and oral agreements acceptable to both parties have been merged into and are included herein. There are no other representations or warranties between the parties, and all reliance with respect to representations is based totally upon the representations and agreements contained in this Lease.

 

24.16      Right to Lease. Landlord reserves the absolute right to effect such other tenancies in the Building, the Other Building and/or in any other building and/or any other portion of the Project as Landlord in the exercise of its sole business judgment shall determine to best promote the interests of the Project. Tenant does not rely on the fact, nor does Landlord represent, that any specific tenant or type or number of tenants shall, during the Lease Term, occupy any space in the Building, the Other Building or Project.

 

24.17      Force Majeure. Any prevention, delay or stoppage due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, acts of God, inability to obtain services, labor, or materials or reasonable substitutes therefor, governmental actions, civil commotions, fire or other casualty, actual or threatened public health emergency (including, without limitation, epidemic, pandemic, famine, disease, plague, quarantine, and other significant public health risk), governmental edicts, declarations or quarantines by a governmental entity or health organization (including, without limitation, any shelter in place orders, stay at home orders or any restrictions on travel related thereto that preclude Tenant, its agents, contractors or its employees from accessing the Premises, national or regional emergency), breaches in cybersecurity and, other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, except with respect to the obligations imposed with regard to Rent and other charges to be paid by Tenant pursuant to this Lease (collectively, a “Force Majeure”), notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, shall excuse the performance of such party for a period equal to any such prevention, delay or stoppage and, therefore, if this Lease specifies a time period for performance of an obligation of either party, that time period shall be extended by the period of any delay in such party’s performance caused by a Force Majeure; provided, however, no event of Force Majeure shall: (i) excuse Tenant’s obligations to pay Rent and other charges due pursuant to this Lease or Tenant’s obligations under the Tenant Work Letter, (ii) be grounds for Tenant to abate any portion of Rent due pursuant to this Lease, or entitle either party to terminate this Lease, except as allowed pursuant to Articles 11 or 12 of this Lease, (iii) excuse Tenant’s obligations under Article 5 of this Lease, (iv) delay Tenant’s rights to abate or offset rent or terminate this Lease in Sections 2, 11 or 12 or Section 2.2.4 of Exhibit B; or (v) delay Tenant’s ability to abate rent in Section 6.8 in the event Landlord is delayed in remedying an event that would otherwise entitle Tenant to abatement under that section; provided, however that the foregoing shall not limit the extension of any time periods under this Lease which are expressly extended due to Force Majeure delays (subject to any express time limits in this Lease). Except as expressly provided in Section 5.6 of Exhibit B (pertaining to Landlord Delays pertaining to COVID-19), in no event shall Force Majeure events extend the Building I Lease Commencement Date nor the Building III Lease Commencement Date.

 

24.18      Waiver of Redemption by Tenant. Tenant hereby waives for Tenant and for all those claiming under Tenant all right now or hereafter existing to redeem by order or judgment of any court or by any legal process or writ, Tenant’s right of occupancy of the Premises after any termination of this Lease.

 

24.19      Notices. All notices, demands, statements or communications (collectively, “Notices”) given or required to be given by either party to the other hereunder shall be in writing, shall be (A) sent by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (B) delivered by a nationally recognized overnight courier, or (C) delivered personally (i) to Tenant at the appropriate address set forth in Section 5 of the Summary, or to such other place as Tenant may from time to time designate in a Notice to Landlord; or (ii) to Landlord at the addresses set forth in Section 3 of the Summary, or to such other firm or to such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in a Notice to Tenant. Any Notice will be deemed given three (3) business days after the date it is mailed as provided in this Section 24.19, the date overnight courier delivery is made or upon the date personal delivery is made or rejected. If Tenant is notified of the identity and address of Landlord’s mortgagee or ground lessor, Tenant shall give to such mortgagee or ground lessor written notice of any default by Landlord under the terms of this Lease by registered or certified mail, and such mortgagee or ground lessor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to cure such default prior to Tenant’s exercising any remedy available to Tenant.

 

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24.20      Joint and Several. If there is more than one person or entity executing this Lease as Tenant, the obligations imposed upon such persons and entities under this Lease are and shall be joint and several.

 

24.21      Representations. Tenant guarantees, warrants and represents that (a) Tenant is duly incorporated or otherwise established or formed and validly existing under the laws of its state of incorporation, establishment or formation, (b) Tenant has and is duly qualified to do business in the state in which the Project is located, (c) Tenant has full corporate, partnership, trust, association or other appropriate power and authority to enter into this Lease and to perform all Tenant’s obligations hereunder, (d) each person (and all of the persons if more than one signs) signing this Lease on behalf of Tenant is duly and validly authorized to do so and (e) neither (i) the execution, delivery or performance of this Lease nor (ii) the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will violate or conflict with any provision of documents or instruments under which Tenant is constituted or to which Tenant is a party. In addition, Tenant guarantees, warrants and represents that it is not a person or entity with whom U.S. persons or entities are restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) of the Department of the Treasury (including those named on OFAC’s Specially Designated and Blocked Persons List) or under any statute, executive order (including the September 24, 2001, Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism) or other similar governmental action.

 

24.22      Jury Trial; Attorneys’ Fees. IF EITHER PARTY COMMENCES LITIGATION AGAINST THE OTHER FOR THE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THIS LEASE, FOR DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH HEREOF OR OTHERWISE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY REMEDY HEREUNDER, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO AND HEREBY DO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. In the event of any such commencement of litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party such costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees as may have been incurred, including any and all costs incurred in enforcing, perfecting and executing such judgment.

 

24.23      Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Project is located.

 

24.24      Submission of Lease. Submission of this instrument for examination or signature by Tenant does not constitute a reservation of or an option for lease, and it is not effective as a lease or otherwise until execution and delivery by both Landlord and Tenant.

 

24.25      Brokers. Landlord and Tenant each hereby represents and warrants to the other party that it (i) has had no dealings with any real estate broker or agent in connection with the negotiation of this Lease, excepting only the real estate brokers or agents specified in Section 11 of the Summary (collectively, the “Brokers”), and (ii) knows of no other real estate broker or agent who is entitled to a commission in connection with this Lease. Each party agrees to indemnify and defend the other party against and hold the other party harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, and costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) with respect to any leasing commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing on account of the indemnifying party’s dealings with any real estate broker or agent in connection with this Lease other than the Brokers.

 

24.26      Independent Covenants. This Lease shall be construed as though the covenants herein between Landlord and Tenant are independent and not dependent and Tenant hereby expressly waives the benefit of any statute to the contrary and agrees that if Landlord fails to perform its obligations set forth herein, Tenant shall not be entitled to make any repairs or perform any acts hereunder at Landlord’s expense or to any setoff of the Rent or other amounts owing hereunder against Landlord; provided, however, that the foregoing shall in no way impair the right of Tenant to commence a separate action against Landlord for any violation by Landlord of the provisions hereof so long as notice is first given to Landlord and any holder of a mortgage or deed of trust covering the Building, Project or any portion thereof, of whose address Tenant has theretofore been notified, and an opportunity is granted to Landlord and such holder to correct such violations as provided above.

 

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24.27      Building Name and Signage. Landlord shall have the right at any time to change the name(s) of the Building, the Other Building and Project and to install, affix and maintain any and all signs on the exterior and on the interior of the Building, the Other Building and any portion of the Project as Landlord may, in Landlord’s sole discretion, desire. Tenant shall not use the names of the Building, the Other Building or Project or use pictures or illustrations of the Building, the Other Building or Project in advertising or other publicity, without the prior written consent of Landlord.

 

24.28      Building Directory. If the Building contains a tenant name directory, Landlord shall include Tenant’s name and location in the Building on one (1) line on the Building directory. The initial cost of such directory signage shall be paid for by Landlord, but any subsequent charges thereto shall be at Tenant’s cost.

 

24.29      Confidentiality. Except as may be required by law or in litigation with Landlord, Tenant shall use commercially reasonable efforts to keep the content of this Lease and any related documents confidential and not disclose such confidential information to any person or entity other than Tenant’s financial, legal, and space planning consultants, proposed subtenants and current and proposed lenders, investors and business partners.

 

24.30      Landlord’s Construction. Except as specifically set forth in this Lease or in the Tenant Work Letter: (i) Landlord has no obligation to alter, remodel, improve, renovate, repair or decorate the Premises, the Building, the Other Building, the Project, or any part thereof; and (ii) no representations or warranties respecting the condition of the Premises, the Building, the Other Building or the Project have been made by Landlord to Tenant. Tenant acknowledges that prior to and during the Lease Term, Landlord (and/or any common area association) will be completing construction and/or demolition work pertaining to various portions of the Building, the Other Building, the Premises, and/or the Project, including without limitation, landscaping and tenant improvements for premises for other tenants and, at Landlord’s sole election, such other buildings, improvements, landscaping and other facilities within or as part of the Project as Landlord (and/or such common area association) shall from time to time desire (collectively, the “Construction”). In connection with such Construction, Landlord may, among other things, erect scaffolding or other necessary structures in the Building and/or the Other Building, limit or eliminate access to portions of the Project, including portions of the common areas, or perform work in the Building, the Other Building and/or the Project, which work may create noise, dust or leave debris in the Building, the Other Building and/or the Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord’s Construction shall be performed in such a manner as to not unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s access to or use of the Premises for Tenant’s business purposes, or materially decrease Tenant’s rights or increase Tenant’s obligations under this Lease. Tenant hereby agrees that such Construction and Landlord’s actions in connection with such Construction shall in no way constitute a constructive eviction of Tenant nor entitle Tenant to any abatement of Rent so long as such Construction does not unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s access to or use of the Premises for Tenant’s business purposes. Landlord shall have no responsibility or for any reason be liable to Tenant for any direct or indirect injury to or interference with Tenant’s business arising from such Construction, nor shall Tenant be entitled to any compensation or damages from Landlord for loss of the use of the whole or any part of the Premises or of Tenant’s personal property or improvements resulting from such Construction or Landlord’s actions in connection with such Construction, or for any inconvenience or annoyance occasioned by such Construction or Landlord’s actions in connection with such Construction. Landlord reserves full control over the Project to the extent not inconsistent with Tenant’s enjoyment the same as provided in this Lease. This reservation includes Landlord’s right to subdivide the Project and convert portions of the Project to condominium units, change the size of the Project by selling all or a portion of the Project or adding real property and any improvements thereon to the Project; grant easements and licenses to third parties and maintain or establish ownership of the Buildings separate from the fee title to the Project.

 

24.31      Intentionally Omitted.

 

24.32      Net Lease. This Lease shall be deemed and construed to be an “absolute net lease” and, except as herein expressly provided, Landlord shall receive all payments required to be made by Tenant free from all charges, assessments, impositions, expenses and deductions of any and every kind or nature whatsoever. Landlord shall not be required to furnish any services or facilities or to make any repairs, replacements or alterations of any kind in or on the Premises except as specifically provided herein.

 

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24.33       Water Sensors. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, be responsible for promptly installing web-enabled wireless water leak sensor devices designed to alert the Tenant on a twenty-four (24) hour seven (7) day per week basis if a water leak is occurring in the floors of Building III that abut other leasable premises or Common Areas (which water sensor device(s) located in such floors in the Premises shall be referred to herein as “Water Sensors”). The Water Sensors shall be installed in any areas in such floors in the Premises where water is utilized (such as sinks, pipes, faucets, water heaters, coffee machines, ice machines, water dispensers and water fountains) (the “Sensor Areas”). With respect to the installation of any such Water Sensors, Tenant shall obtain Landlord’s prior written consent, use an experienced and qualified contractor reasonably approved by Landlord, and comply with all of the other provisions of Article 8 of this Lease. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, pursuant to Article 7 of this Lease keep any Water Sensors located in the Premises (whether installed by Tenant or someone else) in good working order, repair and condition at all times during the Lease Term and comply with all of the other provisions of Article 7 of this Lease. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein, Landlord has neither an obligation to monitor, repair or otherwise maintain the Water Sensors, nor an obligation to respond to any alerts it may receive from the Water Sensors or which may be generated from the Water Sensors. Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, or immediately following any earlier termination of this Lease, Landlord reserves the right to require Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, to remove all Water Sensors installed by Tenant, and repair any damage caused by such removal; provided, however, if the Landlord does not require the Tenant to remove the Water Sensors as contemplated by the foregoing, then Tenant shall leave the Water Sensors in place together with all necessary user information such that the same may be used by a future occupant of the Premises (e.g., the Water Sensors shall be unblocked and ready for use by a third-party). If Tenant is required to remove the Water Sensors pursuant to the foregoing and Tenant fails to complete such removal and/or fails to repair any damage caused by the removal of any Water Sensors, Landlord may do so and may charge the cost thereof to Tenant.

 

24.34       Earthquake Safety Information. Landlord hereby advises Tenant that information regarding earthquake safety may be obtained from the following publications: (i) information obtained from the California Division of Mines and Geology in its 1997 report “Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating Seismic Hazards in California” (which can be downloaded from the Division’s home page at www.consrv.ca.gov); (ii) “The Commercial Property Owner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety,” produced by the Seismic Safety Commission (SSC) and available at 1755 Creekside Oaks Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, California 95883 or at 916-263-5506; and (iii) “Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country” (Peter Yanev, 1991, Chronicle Books).

 

24.35       Roof Rights. In accordance with, and subject to, this Section 24.35 (including Tenant’s obtaining all requisite permits and compliance with Landlord’s reasonable construction rules and conditions as well as Landlord’s reasonable approval of the contractors, vendors and materialmen in connection with the same (with Landlord having the right to require Tenant to utilize Landlord’s roofing contractor)), Tenant shall have the non-exclusive right, at no additional fee, to install, operate and maintain, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, rooftop chillers, mechanical and electrical equipment and back-up generators relating to the conduct of business within the Premises, telecommunications antennas, microwave dishes and other communications equipment, including a reasonable sized dish on the roof of the Building (and reasonable equipment and cabling related thereto), servicing the business conducted by Tenant from within the Premises (all such equipment is defined collectively as the “Rooftop Equipment”) upon Tenant’s pro rata share of the available space on the roof of each Building as shown on Exhibit I. Landlord makes no representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to the condition of the roof of the Building (except as expressly set forth in this Lease), or the fitness or suitability of the roof of the Building for the installation, maintenance and operation of the Rooftop Equipment, including, without limitation, with respect to the quality and clarity of any receptions and transmissions to or from the Rooftop Equipment and the presence of any interference with such signals whether emanating from the Building or otherwise. The location, physical appearance, the size, the design and the weight of the Rooftop Equipment shall be subject to Landlord’s reasonable approval. Tenant shall maintain such Rooftop Equipment, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. If the Rooftop Equipment constitutes a Specialty Alteration, Tenant shall remove such Rooftop Equipment upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, or upon the termination of Tenant’s rights under this Section 24.35, and shall repair any damage caused by such removal. Except together with a Transfer of the Premises or the Lease permitted under Article 14 above. Tenant shall not be entitled to license its Rooftop Equipment to any unrelated third party, nor shall Tenant be permitted to receive any revenues, fees or any other consideration for the use of such Rooftop Equipment by an unrelated third party.

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24.36       Approvals. Whenever this Lease requires an approval, consent, determination or judgment by either Landlord or Tenant, unless another standard is expressly set forth in this Lease, such approval, consent, determination or judgment and any conditions imposed thereby shall be reasonable and shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

 

24.37       Storage Areas. Tenant shall have dedicated general storage in the Parking Facility and the podium portion of the Building in the locations depicted on Exhibit G (collectively, the “Storage Areas”). The Storage Areas shall be considered part of the Premises under this Lease except that no Rent shall be payable by Tenant for such Storage Areas. Tenant shall take such Storage Areas in their then as-is condition and Landlord shall not be required to provide any improvements to the same.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Lease to be executed the day and date first above written.

 

  “Landlord”:
     
  BP3-SF5 3000-3500 MARINA LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company

     
  By: /s/ W. Neil Fox, III
  Name: W. Neil Fox, III
  Its: Chief Executive Officer

 

  TENANT”:
     
  FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
  a Delaware corporation
     
  By: /s/ Mike Nolan
  Name:

Mike Nolan 

  Its: Chief Executive Officer

  

*** If Tenant is a CORPORATION, the authorized officers must sign on behalf of the corporation and indicate the capacity in which they are signing. The Lease must be executed by the president or vice president and the secretary or assistant secretary, unless the bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors shall otherwise provide, in which event, the bylaws or a certified copy of the resolution, as the case may be, must be attached to this Lease.

 

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CONFIRMATION OF LEASE TERMS

(Building III - 3000 Marina)

 

This CONFIRMATION OF LEASE TERMS (“Confirmation No. 1”) is made and entered into effective as of February 24, 2023, by and between BP3-SF5 3000-3500 MARINA LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Landlord”) and FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Tenant”).

 

R E C I T A L S :

 

A.             Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Lease dated as of September 23, 2021 (the “Lease”) pursuant to which Landlord leased to Tenant and Tenant leased from Landlord certain “Premises”, as described in the Lease, in those certain buildings located at 3000 and 3300 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, California 94005, and known as Building III and Building I, respectively.

 

B.              Except as otherwise set forth herein, all capitalized terms used in this Confirmation No. 1 shall have the same meaning as such terms have in the Lease.

 

C.              Landlord and Tenant desire to amend the Lease to confirm the satisfaction of the Delivery Condition for Building III and the occurrence of the Building III Delivery Date, as hereinafter provided.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1.              Confirmation of Dates. The parties hereby confirm that (a) the Building III Premises is in the Delivery Condition as set forth in Section 1.2 of the Tenant Work Letter, and (b) the Building III Delivery Date occurred on February 3, 2023.

 

2.              No Further Modification. Except as set forth in this Confirmation No. 1, all of the terms and provisions of the Lease shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Confirmation No. 1 has been executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  “Landlord”:
     
  BP3-SF5 3000-3500 MARINA LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company

     
  By: /s/ W. Neil Fox, III
  Name: W. Neil Fox, III
  Its: Chief Executive Officer

 

  TENANT”:
     
  FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
  a Delaware corporation
     
  By: /s/ Mike Nolan
  Name:

Mike Nolan 

  Its: Chief Executive Officer

 

[Signature Page to Confirmation No.1]

 

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CONFIRMATION OF LEASE TERMS

(Building I — 3300 Marina)

 

This CONFIRMATION OF LEASE TERMS (“Confirmation No. 2”) is made and entered into effective as of March 8, 2023, by and between BP3-SF5 3000-3500 MARINA LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Landlord”) and FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Tenant”).

 

R E C I T A L S :

 

A.             Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Lease dated as of September 23, 2021 (the “Lease”) pursuant to which Landlord leased to Tenant and Tenant leased from Landlord certain “Premises”, as described in the Lease, in those certain buildings located at 3000 and 3300 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, California 94005, and known as Building III and Building I, respectively.

 

B.              Except as otherwise set forth herein, all capitalized terms used in this Confirmation No. 2 shall have the same meaning as such terms have in the Lease.

 

C.              Landlord and Tenant desire to amend the Lease to confirm the satisfaction of the Delivery Condition for Building I and the occurrence of the Building I Delivery Date, as hereinafter provided.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1.              Confirmation of Dates. The parties hereby confirm that (a) the Building I Premises is in the Delivery Condition as set forth in Section 1.2 of the Tenant Work Letter, and (b) the Building I Delivery Date occurred on March 3, 2023.

 

2.              No Further Modification. Except as set forth in this Confirmation No. 2, all of the terms and provisions of the Lease shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Confirmation No. 2 has been executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  “Landlord”:
     
  BP3-SF5 3000-3500 MARINA LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company

     
  By: /s/ W. Neil Fox, III
  Name: W. Neil Fox, III
  Its: Chief Executive Officer

 

  TENANT”:
     
  FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
  a Delaware corporation
     
  By: /s/ Mike Nolan
  Name:

Mike Nolan 

  Its: Chief Executive Officer

 

[Signature Page to Confirmation No.2]

 

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Exhibit 10.19

 

 

 

LEASE

 

BETWEEN

 

SCG SWIFT AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
,

 

AS LANDLORD

 

AND

 

FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.,
a Delaware corporation,

 

AS TENANT

 

DATED MARCH 25, 2022

 

SWIFT AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK 

345 SWIFT AVENUE, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

 

 

 

 

BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

 

Lease Date: March 25, 2022

 

Landlord: SCG SWIFT AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

 

Tenant: FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation

 

Premises: 345 Swift Avenue, containing approximately 19,900 rentable square feet, located in the building commonly known as Swift Avenue Industrial Park (the “Building”), and whose street address is 345-367 Swift Avenue, South San Francisco, California. The Premises are outlined on the plan attached to the Lease as Exhibit A. The term “Project” shall collectively refer to the Building, the land on which the Project is located and the driveways, parking facilities, and similar improvements and easements associated with the foregoing or the operations thereof.

 

Estimated Delivery July 1, 2022

Date:

 

Term: One hundred twenty-two (122) full calendar months, plus any partial month from the Commencement Date to the end of the month in which the Commencement Date falls, starting on the Commencement Date and ending at 5:00 p.m. local time on the last day of the 122nd full calendar month following the Commencement Date, subject to adjustment and earlier termination as provided in the Lease (the “Expiration Date”).

 

Commencement Date: The later of (i) August 1, 2022, and (ii) thirty (30) days from the date Landlord tenders possession of the Premises to Tenant.

 

Basic Rent: Basic Rent shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall be the following amounts for the following periods of time:

 

  Lease Months Annual Basic Rent Rate Per Rentable
Square Foot in the Premises
Monthly Basic Rent
  1 - 12 $21.60 $35,820.00
  13 – 24 $22.36 $37,073.70
  25 – 36 $23.14 $38,371.28
  37 – 48 $23.95 $39,714.27
  49 – 60 $24.79 $41,104.27
  61 – 72 $25.65 $42,542.92
  73 – 84 $26.55 $44,031.93
  85 – 96 $27.48 $45,573.04
  97 – 108 $28.44 $47,168.10
  109 – 120 $29.44 $48,818.98
  121 – 122 $30.47 $50,527.65

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*Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, so long as Tenant is not in default under this Lease beyond any applicable notice and cure periods, Tenant shall be entitled to an abatement of Basic Rent with respect to the Premises, as originally described in this Lease, in the amount of $35,820.00 for the first two (2) full calendar months of the initial Term (the “Abated Basic Rent”. If Tenant defaults under this Lease at any time during the Term (as the same may be extended) and fails to cure such default within any applicable cure period under this Lease, then all unamortized Abated Basic Rent (i.e. based upon the amortization of the Abated Basic Rent in equal monthly amounts, without interest, during the period commencing on the Commencement Date and ending on the original Expiration Date) shall immediately become due and payable. Only Basic Rent shall be abated pursuant to this Section, as more particularly described herein, and Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Operating Costs and Taxes and all other Rent and other costs and charges specified in this Lease shall remain as due and payable pursuant to the provisions of this Lease.

 

As used herein, the term “Lease Month” means each calendar month during the Term (and if the Commencement Date does not occur on the first day of a calendar month, the period from the Commencement Date to the first day of the next calendar month shall be included in the first Lease Month for purposes of determining the duration of the Term and the monthly Basic Rent rate applicable for such partial month).

 

Security Deposit: $202,110.60.

 

Construction $59,700.00

Allowance:

 

Additional Rent:
Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Operating Costs and Taxes. Rent: Basic Rent, Additional Rent, and all other sums that Tenant may owe to Landlord or otherwise be required to pay under the Lease.

 

Rent:
Basic Rent, Additional Rent, and all other sums that Tenant may owe to Landlord or otherwise be required to pay under the Lease.


Permitted Use:
Warehousing, storage, including, but not limited to cold storage, and manufacturing of biomedical products, and related general office use, in compliance with Section 9 of the Lease.

 

Parking Density: One parking pass per 1,000 rentable square feet of the Premises.

 

Tenant’s 

Organizational 

Identification Number: C3905073 as issued by the Secretary of State of California and 6009505 as issued by the Secretary of State of Delaware.

 

Tenant’s Proportionate 

Share: With respect to the Building: 30.48%, which is the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the number of rentable square feet in the Premises as stated above by (b) the 65,281 rentable square feet in the Building.

 

Landlord and Tenant stipulate that the number of rentable square feet in the Premises, Building, and Project set forth above is conclusive and shall be binding upon them, except as provided in this Lease.

 

Initial Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate in primary coverage, with an additional 
Insurance Amount: $5,000,000 in umbrella coverage.

 

Broker(s): Jones Lang LaSalle representing Tenant and Landlord.

 

Guarantor: As of the date of this Lease, there is no Guarantor.

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Tenant’s Address: Prior to Commencement Date:
   
 

Freenome Holdings, Inc.

279 E. Grand Avenue, 5th Floor

South San Francisco, CA 94080

contracts@freenome.com

   
  From and after Commencement Date:
   
 

The Premises

contracts@freenome.com

   
  With a copy to:
   
 

LMA Law, LLP

One Almaden Boulevard, Suite 700

San Jose, CA 95113

Attention: Michael Schachter, Esq.

Email: mgs@lmallp.com 

  

NAICS Code: Tenant hereby represents and warrants to Landlord that Tenant’s North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) code is: 621511

 

Landlord’s Address: For all Notices:
   
 

SCG Swift Avenue Industrial Park, LLC

c/o Stockbridge Capital Group

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 3300

San Francisco, CA 94111

Attn: Asset Manager (Swift Industrial Park)

   
  With a copy to:
   
 

SCG Swift Avenue Industrial Park, LLC

c/o CBRE 1111

Broadway, Suite 1850,

Oakland, CA 94607

Attn: Property Manager

  

  For Payments by Regular Mail: For Payments by Overnight Mail:

 

  SCG Swift Avenue Industrial Park LLC Bank of America Lockbox Services

  P.O. Box 740786 Lockbox 740786

  Los Angeles, CA 90074-0786 2706 Media Center Drive
    Los Angeles, CA 90065-1733

  

The foregoing Basic Lease Information is incorporated into and made a part of this Lease. The Lease includes Exhibits A through G, all of which are incorporated herein and made a part of this Lease. Each reference in this Lease to any of the Basic Lease Information shall mean the respective information above and shall be construed to incorporate all of the terms provided under the particular Lease paragraph pertaining to such information. In the event of any conflict between the Basic Lease Information and the Lease, the latter shall control.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
  Page No.
1. DEFINITIONS AND BASIC PROVISIONS 1
2. LEASE GRANT 1
3. TENDER OF POSSESSION 1
4. RENT 2
4.1 Payment 2
4.2. Additional Rent 2

5. DELINQUENT PAYMENT; HANDLING CHARGES

5
6. SECURITY DEPOSIT 6
7. LANDLORD’S OBLIGATIONS 6
7.1. Services 6
7.4. Repair and Maintenance by Landlord 7
8. IMPROVEMENTS; ALTERATIONS; REPAIRS; MAINTENANCE 7
8.1. Improvements; Alterations 7
8.2. Repair and Maintenance by Tenant 8
8.3. Performance of Work 9
8.4. Mechanic’s Liens 10
8.5. Waiver 10
9. USE OF THE PREMISES 11
10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING 12
10.1. Transfers 12
10.2. Consent Standards 12
10.3. Request for Consent 13
10.4. Conditions to Consent 13
10.5. Attornment by Subtenants 13
10.6. Cancellation 14
10.7. Additional Compensation 14
10.8. Permitted Transfers 14
11. INSURANCE; WAIVERS; SUBROGATION; INDEMNITY 15
11.1. Tenant’s Insurance 15
11.2. Landlord’s Insurance 16
11.3. No Subrogation; Waiver of Property Claims 16
11.4. Indemnity 16
12. SUBORDINATION; ATTORNMENT; NOTICE TO LANDLORD’S MORTGAGEE 17
12.1. Subordination 17
12.2. Attornment 17
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12.3. Notice to Landlord’s Mortgagee 17
12.4. Landlord’s Mortgagee’s Protection Provisions 17
12.5. Modification of Lease 18
13. RULES AND REGULATIONS 18
14. CONDEMNATION 18
14.1. Total Taking 18
14.2. Partial Taking – Tenant’s Rights 18
14.3. Partial Taking – Landlord’s Rights 18
14.4. Award 18
14.5. Restoration 19
14.6. Waiver 19
15. FIRE OR OTHER CASUALTY 19
15.1. Repair Estimate 19
15.2. Tenant’s Rights 19
15.3. Landlord’s Rights 19
15.4. Repair Obligation 19
15.5. Abatement of Rent 19
15.6. Waiver 20
16. PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 20
17. EVENTS OF DEFAULT 20
17.1. Payment Default 20
17.2. Abandonment 20
17.3. Estoppel; Subordination; Financial Reports 20
17.4. Insurance 20
17.5. Mechanic’s Liens 20
17.6. Other Defaults 20
17.7. Insolvency 21
18. REMEDIES 21
18.1. Termination of Lease 21
18.2. Termination of Possession 21
18.3. Perform Acts on Behalf of Tenant 22
18.4. Intentionally Omitted 22
18.5. Intentionally Omitted 22
18.6. Replacement of Statutory Notice Requirements 22
18.7. California Waivers 22
19. PAYMENT BY TENANT; NON-WAIVER; CUMULATIVE REMEDIES; MITIGATION OF DAMAGE 22
19.1. Payment by Tenant 22
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19.2. No Waiver 22
19.3. Cumulative Remedies 22
19.4. Mitigation of Damage 23
20. LANDLORD’S LIEN 23
21. SURRENDER OF PREMISES 24
22. HOLDING OVER 24
23. CERTAIN RIGHTS RESERVED BY LANDLORD 25
23.1. Building Operations 25
23.2. Security 25
23.3. Prospective Purchasers and Lenders 25
23.4. Prospective Tenants 25
24. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 25
25. MISCELLANEOUS 25
25.1. Landlord Transfer 25
25.2. Landlord’s Liability 25
25.3. Force Majeure 26
25.4. Brokerage 26
25.5. Estoppel Certificates 26
25.6. Notices 26
25.7. Severability 26
25.8. Amendments; Binding Effect; No Electronic Records 26
25.9. Counterparts 27
25.10. Quiet Enjoyment 27
25.11. No Merger 27
25.12. No Offer 27
25.13. Entire Agreement; No Reliance 27
25.14. Waiver of Jury Trial 28
25.15. Governing Law; Jurisdiction 29
25.16. Recording 29
25.17. Water or Mold Notification 29
25.18. Joint and Several Liability 29
25.19. Financial Reports 29
25.20. Intentionally Omitted 30
25.21. Telecommunications 30
25.22. Confidentiality 30
25.23. Authority 30
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25.24. Hazardous Materials 31
25.25. List of Exhibits 31
25.26. Prohibited Persons and Transactions 31
25.27. Common Area Amenities 32
25.28. UBTI 32
25.29. Cross Default 32
25.30. Reserved Rights 32
25.31. No Construction Contract 33
25.32. Intentionally Omitted 33
26. OTHER PROVISIONS 33
26.1. Signage 33
26.3. Generator 33

 

Exhibits:

Exhibit A Outline of Premises 
Exhibit B Building Rules and Regulations 
Exhibit C Work Letter 
Exhibit D Form of Confirmation of Commencement Date Letter 
Exhibit E Form of Tenant Estoppel Certificate 
Exhibit F Parking 
Exhibit G Intentionally Omitted 
Exhibit H Hazardous Materials Questionnaire

 

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LIST OF DEFINED TERMS
 
  Page No.
   
Abated Basic Rent ii
Access Improvements 11
Additional Rent ii
Affiliate 1
Basic Lease Information 1
Basic Rent i
Broker(s) iii
Building i
Building’s Structure 1
Building’s Systems 1
CASp 10
Casualty 18
Code 32
Collateral 23
Commencement Date i
Common Area Amenities 32
Construction Allowance ii, C-2
Damage Notice 18
Default Rate 4
Disabilities Acts 10
Disclosure Date 31
Environmental Assessment 31
Estimated Delivery Date i
Event of Default 19
Excess Amount C-1
Expiration Date i
Extension Option 34
Extension Term 34
Financial Condition Adverse Change 34
Financial Statements 34
Force Majeure Event 26
GAAP 14
Generator 35
Generator Area 35
Generator Fee 36
Guarantor iii
Handle 31
Hazardous Materials 30, H-1
Hazardous Substances H-1
Hazardous Wastes H-1
HVAC 5
including 1
Initial Liability Insurance Amount iii
Inspection 10
Landlord i
Landlord’s Address iii
Landlord’s Mortgagee 16
Law 1
Laws 1
Lease 1, E-1
Lease Date i
Lease Month ii
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LEED Commercial Interiors Credits C-2
Loss 16
Mortgage 16
NAICS iii
NAICS Code iii
OFAC 32
Operating Costs 2
Parking Area F-1
Parking Density ii
Permitted Transfer 13
Permitted Transferee 13
Permitted Use ii
Premises i
Prevailing Market 34
Primary Lease 16
Project i
Punchlist Items D-1
Reconciliation Statement 4
Referee Sections 28
Regulations 32
Release 31
Released Parties 32
Rent ii
Repair Period 18
Report 10
Security Deposit ii
Space Plans C-1
Substitute Tenant 22
Taking 17
Tangible Net Worth 14
Taxes 3
Telecommunications Services 30
Tenant i
Tenant Party 1
Tenant’s Address iii
Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment 1
Tenant’s Organizational Identification Number ii
Tenant’s Proportionate Share ii
Term i
Total Construction Costs C-1
Toxic Materials H-1
Toxic Substances H-1
Toxic Wastes H-1
Transfer 11
UCC 23
Visible Premises 8
Work C-1
Working Drawings C-1

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LEASE

 

This Lease Agreement (this “Lease”) is entered into as of the Lease Date between Landlord and Tenant (as each such term is defined in the Basic Lease Information).

 

1.           Definitions and Basic Provisions. The definitions and basic provisions set forth in the Basic Lease Information (the “Basic Lease Information”) are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Additionally, the following terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Lease: “Affiliate” means any person or entity which, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the party in question; “Building’s Structure” means the Building’s roof and roof membrane, elevator shafts, footings, foundations, structural portions of load-bearing walls, structural floors and subfloors, structural columns and beams, and curtain walls; “Building’s Systems” means the Building’s HVAC, life-safety, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and elevator systems; “including” means including, without limitation; “Laws” means all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, building codes and standards, rules and regulations, all court orders, governmental directives, and governmental orders and all interpretations of the foregoing, and all restrictive covenants affecting the Project, and “Law” means any of the foregoing; “Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment” means any of Tenant’s equipment or other property that may be located on or about the Project (other than inside the Premises); and “Tenant Party” means any of the following persons: Tenant; any assignees claiming by, through or under Tenant; any subtenants claiming by, through or under Tenant; and any of their respective agents, contractors, officers, employees, licensees, guests and invitees.

 

2.           Lease Grant. Subject to the terms of this Lease, Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord, the Premises. If the Premises include one or more floors in their entirety, all corridors and restroom facilities located on such full floor(s) shall be considered part of the Premises. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that the rentable square footage of the Premises is correct; provided, however, that Landlord may from time to time remeasure the Premises and/or the Building in accordance with generally accepted remeasurement standards selected by Landlord and adjust Tenant’s Proportionate Share based on such remeasurement; provided further, however, that any such remeasurement based on a change in measurement standard only shall not affect the amount of Basic Rent payable for the Premises (as defined herein), Tenant’s Share or any allowance applicable to the then-current Term and based on the Premises.

 

3.           Tender of Possession. Landlord and Tenant presently anticipate that possession of the Premises will be tendered to Tenant on or about the Estimated Delivery Date (as set forth in the Basic Lease Information). If Landlord is unable to tender possession of the Premises in such condition to Tenant by the Estimated Delivery Date, then (a) the validity of this Lease shall not be affected or impaired thereby, (b) Landlord shall not be in default hereunder or be liable for damages therefor, and (c) Tenant shall accept possession of the Premises when Landlord tenders possession thereof to Tenant. By occupying the Premises, Tenant shall be deemed to have accepted the Premises in their as-is condition and configuration as of the date of such occupancy, subject to the performance of punch-list items that remain to be performed by Landlord, if any. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord agrees that the roof and the base Building electrical, HVAC (defined in Section 7.1 below) and plumbing systems located in the Premises shall be in good working order as of the date Landlord delivers possession of the Premises to Tenant. Except to the extent caused by the acts or omissions of Tenant or any Tenant Party or by any alterations or improvements performed by or on behalf of Tenant, if such systems are not in good working order as of the date possession of the Premises is delivered to Tenant and Tenant provides Landlord with notice of the same within thirty (30)   days following the date Landlord delivers possession of the Premises to Tenant, Landlord shall be responsible for repairing or restoring the same. Prior to occupying the Premises, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord a letter substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto confirming (1) the Commencement Date and the Expiration Date of the initial Term, (2) that Tenant has accepted the Premises, and (3) that Landlord has performed all of its obligations with respect to the Premises (except for punch-list items specified in such letter and as stated in this Lease); however, the failure of the parties to execute such letter shall not defer the Commencement Date or otherwise invalidate this Lease. Should Tenant fail to do so within thirty (30) days after Landlord’s request, the information set forth in such letter provided by Landlord shall be conclusively presumed to be agreed and correct. Entry into the Premises by any Tenant Party prior to the Commencement Date shall be subject to all of the provisions of this Lease excepting only those requiring the payment of Basic Rent and Additional Rent unless otherwise expressly set forth in this Lease. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that physical changes may occur from time to time in the Building or Project, and that the number of buildings and additional facilities which constitute the Project may change from time to time, which may result in an adjustment in Tenant’s Proportionate Share, as defined in the Basic Lease Information. 

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4.            Rent.

 

4.1          Payment. Tenant shall timely pay to Landlord Rent, without notice, demand, deduction or set off (except as otherwise expressly provided herein), by good and sufficient check drawn on a national banking association, or, at either party’s election, by electronic or wire transfer, at Landlord’s address provided for in this Lease or such other address as may be specified in writing by Landlord, and shall be accompanied by all applicable state and local sales or use taxes; provided, that following any default by Tenant, Landlord shall be permitted to require alternative methods of payment, in Landlord’s sole discretion. The obligations of Tenant to pay Rent to Landlord and the obligations of Landlord under this Lease are independent obligations. Basic Rent, adjusted as herein provided, shall be payable monthly in advance. The first monthly installment of Basic Rent is due upon execution of this Lease by Tenant; thereafter, Basic Rent shall be payable on the first day of each calendar month. The monthly Basic Rent for any partial month at the beginning of the Term shall equal the product of 1/365 of the annual Basic Rent in effect during the partial month and the number of days in the partial month, and such Basic Rent payment is due upon execution of this Lease by Tenant; however, if the Commencement Date is not a fixed date that is ascertainable as of the Lease Date, then such Basic Rent payment for any fractional calendar month at the beginning of the Term shall be due by Tenant on the Commencement Date. Payments of Basic Rent for any fractional calendar month at the end of the Term shall be similarly prorated. Tenant shall pay to Landlord monthly installments of Additional Rent in advance on the first day of each calendar month and otherwise on the same terms and conditions described above with respect to Basic Rent. All sums due and payable by Tenant under this Lease shall be deemed to be rent hereunder and unless a shorter time period is specified in this Lease, all payments of miscellaneous Rent charges hereunder (that is, all Rent other than Basic Rent and Additional Rent) shall be due and payable within 30 days following Landlord’s delivery to Tenant of an invoice therefor.

 

4.2           Additional Rent.

 

4.2.1          Operating Costs. Tenant shall pay to Landlord Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Operating Costs. Landlord may make a good faith estimate of Operating Costs to be due by Tenant for any calendar year or part thereof during the Term. During each calendar year or partial calendar year of the Term, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in advance concurrently with each monthly installment of Basic Rent, an amount equal to Tenant’s estimated Operating Costs for such calendar year or part thereof divided by the number of months therein. From time to time, Landlord may estimate and re-estimate the Operating Costs to be due by Tenant and deliver a copy of the estimate or re-estimate to Tenant. Thereafter, the monthly installments of Operating Costs payable by Tenant shall be appropriately adjusted in accordance with the estimations so that, by the end of the calendar year in question, Tenant shall have paid all of the Operating Costs as estimated by Landlord. Any amounts paid based on such an estimate shall be subject to adjustment as herein provided when actual Operating Costs are available for each calendar year. Except with respect to the amortized amounts of any capital expenditures and tax payments in installments, and/or adjustments to account for any tax appeals as set forth in this Lease, in no event shall Landlord be entitled to a reimbursement from tenants for Operating Costs in excess of one hundred percent (100%) of the costs actually paid or incurred by Landlord in any applicable calendar year.

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4.2.2          Operating Costs Defined. The term “Operating Costs” means all costs, expenses and disbursements of every kind and nature (subject to the limitations set forth below) that Landlord incurs in connection with the ownership, management, repair, replacement, preservation, operation, and maintenance of the Building and the Project and its supporting facilities and performing Landlord’s obligations under this Lease, in each case, determined in accordance with sound accounting principles consistently applied, including the following costs: (a) wages and salaries of all employees at or below the grade of senior building manager engaged in the operation, maintenance or security of the Building and the Project (together with Landlord’s reasonable allocation of expenses of off-site employees at or below the grade of senior building manager who perform a portion of their services in connection with the operation, maintenance or security of the Building and the Project including accounting personnel), including taxes, insurance and benefits relating thereto; (b) all supplies, materials and computer software licenses used in the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and security of the Building and the Project; (c) costs for improvements made to the Building and the Project and, to the extent capital in nature, shall be amortized using a commercially reasonable interest rate over the useful life as reasonably estimated by Landlord to recover the costs thereof; (d) cost of all services and utilities, other than the cost of any metered or submetered utilities paid separately by other tenants; (e) insurance expenses, including the cost of any deductibles; (f) repairs, replacements, and general maintenance of the Building and the Project, including, but not limited to, the roof and roof membrane, windows, elevators, restrooms, lobbies, mezzanines, balconies, mechanical rooms, building exteriors, alarm systems, pest extermination, landscaped areas, parking and service areas, driveways, sidewalks, loading areas, fire sprinkler systems, sanitary and storm sewer lines, utility services, heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems, electrical, mechanical or other systems, telephone equipment and wiring servicing, plumbing, lighting, and any other items or areas which affect the operation or appearance of the Building or Project or that are reasonably necessary for the health and safety of the occupants of the Building or Project, which determination shall be at Landlord’s discretion; (g) fair market rental and other costs with respect to the management office for the Building and the Project; (h) costs and expenses for the operation of the Project which are equitably allocated to the Building and the Project; (i) payment under or for any easement, license, permit, operating agreement, declaration, restrictive covenant or instrument relating to the Building or Project; and (j) legal expenses and the cost of audits by certified public accountants; provided, however, that legal expenses chargeable as Operating Costs shall not include the cost of negotiating leases, collecting rents, evicting tenants nor shall it include costs incurred in legal proceedings with or against any tenant or to enforce the provisions of any lease; and (k) service, maintenance and management contracts and fees (payable to Landlord, Landlord’s affiliate or a third-party management company; provided that any costs paid to Landlord or Landlord’s affiliate for management services shall exclude amounts paid in excess of the competitive rates for management services of comparable quality rendered by persons or entities of similar skill, competence and experience) for the operation, maintenance, management, repair, replacement, or security of the Building and the Project (including alarm service, window cleaning, janitorial, security, landscape maintenance and elevator maintenance); and (l) any reasonable costs incurred to make any alterations or improvements to the Building or Project necessary for any voluntary certification as “green” or sustainable, or other similar certifications, and any costs to obtain and maintain such certification. Any property management or other similar fees shall be calculated without regard to free rent or other such concessions. Landlord shall have the right to allocate costs among different uses of space in the Building and the Project if Landlord reasonably determines the costs for operating, maintaining and repairing such different spaces differ from other spaces within the Building and the Project.

 

Operating Costs shall not include costs for (1) capital improvements made to the Building and the Project, other than capital improvements described in Section Error! Reference source not found.; (2) repair, replacements and general maintenance paid by proceeds of insurance or by Tenant or other third parties; (3) interest, amortization or other payments on loans to Landlord; (4) depreciation; (5) leasing commissions; (6) legal expenses for services, other than those that benefit the Building and the Project tenants generally (e.g., tax disputes and negotiation of vendor contracts); (7) renovating or otherwise improving space for specific occupants of the Building and the Project or vacant leasable space in the Building and the Project, other than costs for repairs, maintenance and compliance with Laws provided or made available to the Building and the Project tenants generally; (8) Taxes; (9) federal income taxes imposed on or measured by the income of Landlord from the operation of the Building and the Project; (10) fines, costs or penalties incurred as a result and to the extent of a violation by Landlord of any applicable Laws; (11) ground lease rental; (12) all costs associated with the operation of the business of the entity which constitutes “Landlord” (as distinguished from the costs of operating, maintaining, repairing and managing the Project) including, but not limited to, Landlord’s or Landlord’s managing agent’s general corporate overhead and general administrative expenses; (13) costs incurred by Landlord in connection with the correction of latent defects in the original construction of the Building; (14) any cost or expense related to removal, cleaning, abatement or remediation of Hazardous Materials existing as of the date of this Lease in or about the Building, common areas or Project except to the extent such removal, cleaning, abatement or remediation is related to the general repair and maintenance of the Building; (15) advertising and promotional expenditures; (16) reserves not spent by Landlord by the end of the calendar year for which Operating Costs are paid; (17) wages, salaries, benefits or other compensation paid to any executives, shareholders, officers, directors or partners of Landlord or any off-site employees and employees at the Building above the level of Building manager; (18) all bad debt loss, rent loss, or reserves for bad debt or rent loss; (19) Landlord’s general overhead and administrative expenses not related to the Building; (20) all costs of purchasing or leasing major sculptures, paintings or other major works or objects of art (as opposed to decorations purchased or leased by Landlord for display in the common areas of the Building); (21) the cost of operating any commercial concession which is operated by Landlord at the Building; (22) any fines, penalties or interest resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord; (23) costs in connection with leasing space in the Building, including brokerage commissions, brochures and marketing supplies, legal fees in negotiating and preparing lease documents; (24) any “tenant allowances”, “tenant concessions” and other costs or expenses incurred in fixturing, furnishing, renovating or otherwise improving, decorating or redecorating space for tenants or other occupants of the Building, or vacant leaseable space in the Building, except in connection with general maintenance and repairs provided to the tenants of the Building in general; (25) the cost or expense of any services or benefits provided generally to other tenants in the Building and not provided or available to Tenant; and (26) Landlord’s charitable and political contributions; (27) the cost or expense of any services or benefits provided generally to other tenants in the Building and not provided or available to Tenant; and (28) costs incurred by Landlord for the repair of damage to the Building, to the extent that Landlord is reimbursed for such costs by insurance proceeds, contractor warranties, guarantees, judgments or other third party sources.

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If Landlord incurs Operating Costs for the Project together with another property, Landlord, in its reasonable discretion, shall equitably allocate such shared amounts between the Project and such other property.

 

4.2.3          Taxes; Taxes Defined. Tenant shall also pay Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Taxes. Tenant shall pay Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Taxes in the same manner as provided above for Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Operating Costs. “Taxes” means taxes, assessments, and governmental charges or fees whether federal, state, county or municipal, and whether they be by taxing districts or authorities presently taxing or by others, subsequently created or otherwise, and any other taxes and assessments (including non-governmental assessments and charges [including assessments and charges from any applicable property owner’s association] under any restrictive covenant, declaration of covenants, restrictions and easements or other private agreement that are not treated as part of Operating Costs) now or hereafter attributable to the Building and the Project (or its operation), excluding, however, penalties and interest thereon and federal and state taxes on income, excess profits taxes, franchise taxes, gift taxes, capital stock taxes, inheritance and succession taxes, documentary transfer taxes, estate taxes, federal and state income taxes, and other taxes to the extent applicable to Landlord’s general or net income (as opposed to a tax on rents, receipts or income attributable to operations at the Project), and fines, penalties or interest resulting from late payment of taxes. However, if the present method of taxation changes so that in lieu of or in addition to the whole or any part of any Taxes, there is levied on Landlord a capital tax directly on the rents or revenues received therefrom or a franchise tax, margin tax, assessment, or charge based, in whole or in part, upon such rents or revenues for the Building and the Project, then all such taxes, assessments, or charges, or the part thereof so based, shall be deemed to be included within the term “Taxes” for purposes hereof. The costs of consultants retained in an effort to lower taxes and all costs incurred in disputing any taxes or in seeking to lower the tax valuation of the Building and the Project shall be included in Operating Costs. For property tax purposes, Tenant waives all rights to protest or appeal the appraised value of the Premises, as well as the Building and the Project, and all rights to receive notices of reappraisement. From time to time during any calendar year, Landlord may estimate or re-estimate the Taxes to be due by Tenant for that calendar year and deliver a copy of the estimate or re-estimate to Tenant. Thereafter, the monthly installments of Taxes payable by Tenant shall be appropriately adjusted in accordance with the estimations.

 

4.2.4          Reconciliation Statement. By April 30 of each calendar year, or as soon thereafter as practicable, Landlord shall furnish to Tenant a statement of actual Operating Costs for the previous year, in each case adjusted as provided in Section 4.2.5, and of the Taxes for the previous year (the “Reconciliation Statement”). If Tenant’s estimated payments of Operating Costs or Taxes under this Section 4.2 for the year covered by the Reconciliation Statement exceed Tenant’s Proportionate Share of such items as indicated in the Reconciliation Statement, then Landlord shall credit or reimburse Tenant for such excess within 30 days; likewise, if Tenant’s estimated payments of Operating Costs or Taxes under this Section 4.2 for such year are less than Tenant’s Proportionate Share of such items as indicated in the Reconciliation Statement, then Tenant shall pay Landlord such deficiency within 30 days of invoice from Landlord. Basic Rent shall be paid to Landlord absolutely net of all Operating Costs and Taxes, except as specifically provided to the contrary in this Lease, and the provisions for payment of Operating Costs and Taxes are intended to pass on to Tenant and reimburse Landlord for all costs and expenses of the nature described in this Section 4.2.

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4.2.5          Gross Up. With respect to any calendar year or partial calendar year in which the Building or the Project is not occupied to the extent of at least 95% of the rentable area thereof, or Landlord is not supplying comparable services to at least 95% of the rentable area thereof, the Operating Costs for such period which vary with the occupancy of the Building or the Project, as applicable, or level of service shall, for the purposes hereof, be increased to the amount which would have been incurred had the Building or the Project, as applicable, been occupied to the extent of at least 95% of the rentable area thereof and Landlord had been supplying comparable services to at least 95% of the rentable area thereof.

 

4.2.6          Audit. Tenant may, within thirty (30) days after receiving Landlord’s Reconciliation Statement, give Landlord written notice (“Review Notice”) that Tenant intends to review Landlord’s records of the Operating Costs or Taxes for that calendar year. Within a reasonable time after receipt of the Review Notice, Landlord shall make all pertinent records available for inspection that are reasonably necessary for Tenant to conduct its review. If any records are maintained at a location other than the office of the Building, Tenant may either inspect the records at such other location or pay for the reasonable cost of copying and shipping the records. If Tenant retains an agent to review Landlord’s records, the agent must be with a licensed, independent CPA firm to perform such review it shall be one of national standing which is reasonably acceptable to Landlord, is not compensated on a contingency basis and is also subject to such confidentiality agreement. Tenant shall be solely responsible for all costs, expenses and fees incurred for the audit. Within sixty (60) days after the records are made available to Tenant, Tenant shall have the right to give Landlord written notice (an “Objection Notice”) stating in reasonable detail any objection to Landlord’s Reconciliation Statement for that year. If Tenant fails to provide Landlord with a Review Notice within the sixty (60) day period described above or fails to provide Landlord with an Objection Notice within the thirty (30) day period described above, Tenant shall be deemed to have approved Landlord’s Reconciliation Statement and shall be barred from raising any claims regarding the Operating Costs or Taxes for that year. If Tenant provides Landlord with a timely Objection Notice, Landlord and Tenant shall work together in good faith to resolve any issues raised in Tenant’s Objection Notice. If Landlord and Tenant determine that Operating Costs or Taxes for the calendar year are less than reported, Landlord shall provide Tenant with a credit against the next installment of Rent in the amount of the overpayment by Tenant. Likewise, if Landlord and Tenant determine that Operating Costs or Taxes for the calendar year are greater than reported, Tenant shall pay Landlord the amount of any underpayment within thirty (30) days. The records obtained by Tenant shall be treated as confidential. In no event shall Tenant be permitted to examine Landlord’s records or to dispute any statement of Operating Costs or Taxes unless Tenant has paid and continues to pay all Rent when due.

 

5.            Delinquent Payment; Handling Charges. All past due payments required of Tenant hereunder shall bear interest from the date due until paid at the lesser of eighteen percent per annum or the maximum lawful rate of interest (such lesser amount is referred to herein as the “Default Rate”); additionally, Landlord, in addition to all other rights and remedies available to it, may charge Tenant for each month or portion thereof that the delinquency remains outstanding a late fee equal to the greater of (a) five percent of the delinquent payment, and (b) $250, to reimburse Landlord for its cost and inconvenience incurred as a consequence of Tenant’s delinquency. In no event, however, shall the charges permitted under this Section 5 or elsewhere in this Lease, to the extent they are considered to be interest under applicable Law, exceed the maximum lawful commercial rate of interest. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the late fee referenced above shall not be charged with respect to the first occurrence (but not any subsequent occurrence) during any 12-calendar month period that Tenant fails to make any payment of Additional Rent when due, until five days after Landlord delivers written notice of such delinquency to Tenant. Landlord may, in its sole discretion, allocate any rent or monies Tenant pays to Landlord to any sums then due and payable hereunder.

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6.            Security Deposit. Contemporaneously with the execution of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the Security Deposit, which shall be held by Landlord to secure Tenant’s performance of its obligations under this Lease. The Security Deposit is not an advance payment of Rent or a measure or limit of Landlord’s damages upon a default or breach of this Lease by Tenant. Landlord may, from time to time following a default or breach of this Lease by Tenant and without prejudice to any other remedy, use all or a part of the Security Deposit to perform any obligation Tenant fails to perform hereunder. Following any such application of the Security Deposit, Tenant shall pay to Landlord on demand the amount so applied in order to restore the Security Deposit to its original amount. Provided that Tenant has performed all of its obligations hereunder, Landlord shall, within 60 days after the expiration of the Term, the cure of any then-outstanding breach or default of this Lease, and Tenant’s surrender of the Premises in compliance with the provisions of this Lease, return to Tenant the portion of the Security Deposit which was not applied to satisfy Tenant’s obligations. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence and to the extent permitted by applicable Law, Landlord may retain the Security Deposit until such time after the expiration of the Term that Landlord is able to reconcile and confirm all amounts payable by Tenant under this Lease have been paid in full by Tenant (e.g., Landlord cannot reconcile and confirm Tenant has paid Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Taxes for the calendar year in which the Term expires if Landlord has not received a Tax bill from all applicable taxing authorities at the time of such expiration). The Security Deposit may be commingled with other funds, and no interest shall be paid thereon. If Landlord transfers its interest in the Premises then the transferee shall assume Landlord’s obligations under this Lease, then Landlord may assign the Security Deposit to the transferee and Landlord thereafter shall have no further liability for the return of the Security Deposit. The rights and obligations of Landlord and Tenant under this Section 6 are subject to any other requirements and conditions imposed by Laws applicable to the Security Deposit. Tenant hereby waives the provisions of any Laws, now or hereinafter in force, which restricts the amount or types of claim that a landlord may make upon a security deposit or imposes upon a landlord (or its successors) any obligation with respect to the handling or return of security deposits. Landlord is hereby granted a security interest in the Security Deposit in accordance with applicable provisions of the California Commercial Code. Tenant hereby waives the provisions of Section 1950.7 of the California Civil Code, and all other provisions of any Laws, now or hereinafter in force, which restricts the amount or types of claim that a landlord may make upon a security deposit or imposes upon a landlord (or its successors) any obligation with respect to the handling or return of security deposits.

 

7.            Services and Landlord’s Obligations.

 

7.1          Services. Tenant acknowledges that Tenant has inspected and accepts the water, electricity, heat and air conditioning (“HVAC”) and other utilities and services being supplied or furnished to the Premises as of the date Tenant takes possession of the Premises, as being sufficient and suitable for use of the Premises for the Permitted Use in their present condition, “as is,” and for Tenant’s intended operations in the Premises except as stated in this Lease. Tenant shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power, telephone, sewer, sprinkler system charges and other utilities and services used on or from the Premises, together with any taxes, penalties, and surcharges or the like pertaining thereto and any maintenance charges for utilities. Tenant shall furnish all electric light bulbs, tubes and ballasts, battery packs for emergency lighting and fire extinguishers. If any such services are not separately metered to Tenant, Tenant shall pay such proportion of all charges jointly metered with other premises as determined by Landlord, in its sole discretion, to be reasonable. Any such actual charges paid by Landlord and assessed against Tenant shall be immediately payable to Landlord on demand and shall be Additional Rent hereunder. In addition, if applicable, Landlord may install and shall have access to the Premises to monitor a separate meter (or submeter) to determine the actual use of any utility in the Premises or any shared common area and may make available and share actual whole-project energy and water usage data as necessary to maintain the Building’s “green building” certification, if any. Tenant will not, without the written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, contract with a utility provider to service the Premises with any utility, including, but not limited to, telecommunications, electricity, water, sewer or gas, which is not previously providing such service to other tenants in the Building. Landlord shall in no event be liable for any interruption or failure of utility services on or to the Premises. To allow for compliance with building performance benchmarking and disclosure regulations, and to facilitate implementation of sustainable improvements to the Building, Tenant shall: (a) retain copies of its “utility data”, which includes, but is not limited to, Tenant’s utility bills and invoices pertaining to Tenant’s energy, water, and trash usage at the Building during the Term of this Lease, and (b) upon request, provide Landlord with copies of such “utility data”. Tenant hereby consents to Landlord obtaining utility data directly from the utility provider and, upon twenty (20) business days after written request, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord and the service providers such commercially reasonable written releases as the service providers may request evidencing Tenant’s consent to deliver the data to Landlord. Landlord shall be entitled to cooperate voluntarily and in a reasonable manner with the efforts of national, state or local governmental agencies or utility suppliers in reducing energy or other resource consumption. The obligation to make services available hereunder shall be subject to the limitations of any such voluntary, reasonable program. In addition, Landlord reserves the right to change the supplier or provider of any such utility or service from time to time and to purchase green or renewable energy. Tenant shall have no right to contract with or otherwise obtain any electrical or other such service for or with respect to the Premises or Tenant’s operations therein from any supplier or provider of any such service. Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord and any supplier or provider of such services designated by Landlord from time to time to facilitate the delivery of such services to Tenant at the Premises and to the Building and Project, including without limitation allowing Landlord and Landlord’s suppliers or providers, and their respective agents and contractors, reasonable access to the Premises for the purpose of installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing or upgrading such service or any equipment or machinery associated therewith. Landlord may, in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion, elect to apply to obtain or maintain a LEED certification for the Building, or other applicable certification in connection with Landlord’s sustainability practices for the Building (as such sustainability practices are to be determined by Landlord, in its sole and absolute discretion, from time to time). The reasonable costs to obtain or maintain a LEED certification for the Building shall be included in Operating Costs. Landlord shall have the right to install on-site power generation (i.e., solar or small wind) and/or storage (batteries) at the Building or Project. Tenant agrees to cooperate with Landlord in connection with the installation and on-going operation of such on-site power and/or storage. Tenant shall have no right to any renewable energy credits or similar resulting from on-site energy generation or storage, even if Tenant uses such energy. Landlord may retain or assign such renewable energy credits in Landlord’s sole discretion.

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7.2          Repair and Maintenance by Landlord. Landlord shall maintain and repair the common areas of the Project, Building’s Structure, the core portions of the Building’s Systems, the parking areas and other exterior areas of the Project, including driveways, alleys, landscape and grounds of the Project, utility lines and any items normally associated with the foregoing. The term “exterior areas of the Project” as used herein shall not include windows, glass or plate glass, doors, special store fronts or office entries. Tenant shall immediately give Landlord written notice of any defect or need of repairs in such components of the Building for which Landlord is responsible, after which Landlord shall have a reasonable opportunity and the right to enter the Premises at all reasonable times to repair same. All costs in performing the work described in this Section shall be included in Operating Costs except to the extent expressly excluded by Section 4.2 or as otherwise expressly set forth in this Section 7.2. Any damage caused by or repairs to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant or Tenant’s Parties may be repaired by Landlord at Landlord’s option and Tenant’s actual expense. In no event shall Landlord be responsible for alterations to the Building or Project required by applicable Law arising from or otherwise related to (i) Tenant’s use of the Premises, or (ii) alterations or improvements to the Premises made by or for a Tenant Party (and any such alterations required for the foregoing reasons shall be made by Landlord at Tenant’s sole cost and expense and payable as Additional Rent hereunder and on the same terms and conditions as Landlord performed repairs as described in Section 8.2 below). Tenant shall immediately give Landlord written notice of any defect or need of repairs in such components of the Building or Project for which Landlord is responsible, after which Landlord shall have a reasonable opportunity and the right to enter the Premises at all reasonable times to repair the same. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Landlord shall, in its commercially-reasonable discretion, determine whether, and to the extent, repairs or replacements are the appropriate remedial action.

 

8.             Improvements; Alterations; Repairs; Maintenance.

 

8.1          Improvements; Alterations. Improvements to the Premises shall be installed at Tenant’s expense only in accordance with plans and specifications which have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by Landlord, which approval shall be governed by the provisions set forth in this Section 8.1. No alterations or physical additions in or to the Premises (including the installation of systems furniture or other equipment or personal property that affects or otherwise connects to the Building’s Systems) may be made without Landlord’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; however, Landlord may withhold its consent in its sole discretion to any alteration or addition that would (a) adversely affect (in the reasonable discretion of Landlord) the Building’s Structure or the Building’s Systems (including the Project’s restrooms or mechanical rooms), or (b) affect (in the sole discretion of Landlord) the (1) exterior appearance of the Project, (2) appearance of the Project’s common areas or elevator lobby areas, (3) quiet enjoyment of other tenants or occupants of the Project, or (4) provision of services to other occupants of the Project. To the extent that Landlord grants Tenant the right to use areas within the Project, whether pursuant to the terms of this Lease or through plans and specifications subsequently approved by Landlord (and without implying that Landlord shall grant any such approvals), (A) in no event may Tenant use more than Tenant’s Proportionate Share of the areas within the Building or utility capacity made available by Landlord for general tenant usage for Tenant’s installations and operations in the Premises (including chilled water, electricity, telecommunications room space, electrical room space, plenum space and riser space), and (B) Tenant shall comply with the provisions of this Section with respect to all such items, including Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment. Tenant shall not paint or install lighting or decorations, signs, window or door lettering, or advertising media of any type visible from the exterior of the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent may be withheld in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion. All alterations, additions, and improvements shall be constructed, maintained, and used by Tenant, at its risk and expense, in accordance with all Laws, using new Building standard materials and constructed in a first-class manner; Landlord’s consent to or approval of any alterations, additions or improvements (or the plans therefor) shall not constitute a representation or warranty by Landlord, nor Landlord’s acceptance, that the same comply with sound architectural and/or engineering practices or with all applicable Laws, and Tenant shall be solely responsible for ensuring all such compliance at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. Tenant shall at Tenant’s sole expense, perform any additional work required under applicable Laws due to construction of any such alterations or improvements. At least ten (10) business days before beginning construction of any alterations or improvements, Tenant shall give Landlord written notice of the expected commencement date of that construction to permit Landlord to post and record a notice of non-responsibility. Upon substantial completion of construction, if the Law so provides, Tenant shall cause a timely notice of completion to be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which the Building is located.

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All such alterations or improvements shall remain the property of Tenant until the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, at which time they shall be and become the property of Landlord; provided, however, that Landlord may, at Landlord’s option, require that Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, remove any or all alterations or improvements made by or on behalf of Tenant, including, without limitation, any cold storage improvements, and restore the Premises by the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, to their condition existing prior to the construction of any such alterations or improvements or Landlord advised Tenant that such item may be removed at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. In any event, Tenant, not Landlord, shall, at its sole cost and expense, remove all cabling and wiring installed by or on behalf of Tenant at or servicing the Premises. All such removals and restoration shall be accomplished in a first-class and good and workmanlike manner so as not to cause any damage to the Premises or Project whatsoever. If Tenant fails to remove such alterations or improvements or Tenant’s trade fixtures or furniture or other personal property, Landlord may keep and use them or remove any of them and cause them to be stored or sold in accordance with applicable Law, at Tenant’s sole expense. In addition to and wholly apart from Tenant’s obligation to pay Tenant’s Proportionate Share of Operating Costs and Taxes, Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay prior to delinquency any taxes or governmental service fees, possessory interest taxes, fees or charges in lieu of any such taxes, capital levies, or other charges imposed upon, levied with respect to or assessed against its fixtures or personal property, on the value of alterations and improvements within the Premises, and on Tenant’s interest pursuant to this Lease, or any increase in any of the foregoing based on such alterations and improvements. To the extent that any such taxes are not separately assessed or billed to Tenant, Tenant shall pay the amount thereof as invoiced to Tenant by Landlord.

 

8.2          Repair and Maintenance by Tenant. Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a clean, safe, and operable condition, and shall not permit or allow to remain any waste or damage to any portion of the Premises. Additionally, Tenant, at its sole expense, shall promptly repair, replace and maintain in good condition and repair and in accordance with all Laws and the equipment manufacturer’s suggested service programs, all portions of the Premises (excluding the core portion of the Building’s Systems, which shall be maintained by Landlord pursuant to Section 7.2) and Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment and all areas, improvements and systems exclusively serving the Premises, including the branch lines of the plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems, including all duct work and any dock or loading area serving the Premises, promptly making all necessary repairs and replacements, whether ordinary or extraordinary, with materials and workmanship of the same character, kind and quality as the original (including, but not limited to, repair and replacement of all fixtures installed by Tenant, water heaters serving the Premises, windows, glass and plate glass, doors, exterior stairs, skylights, any special office entries, interior walls and finish work, floors and floor coverings, HVAC systems serving the Premises, electrical systems and fixtures, sprinkler systems, dock boards, truck doors, dock bumpers, plumbing work and fixtures, and performance of regular removal of trash and debris). Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, immediately upon notice from Landlord, sanitize the Premises if Landlord reasonably determines the same is necessary utilizing such methods as reasonably determined by Landlord. Tenant’s repair and maintenance work shall be undertaken in compliance with Landlord’s Building construction standards (if any) from time to time to the extent applicable (which standards shall be made available to Tenant by Landlord’s Building manager upon request). Notwithstanding any other provision in this Lease to the contrary, with respect to any portion of the Premises visible from any common area inside or outside of the Building (the “Visible Premises”), Tenant shall (a) maintain such Visible Premises and furniture, fixtures and equipment located therein in a neat and first-class condition throughout the Term and any extension thereof, (b) not use the Visible Premises for storage, (c) obtain Landlord’s prior reasonable written consent as to the interior paint color, signage, carpeting, furniture and equipment contained in the Visible Premises, (d) complete within the Visible Premises any requested cleaning within one business day after Landlord’s written request therefor, and (e) complete within the Visible Premises any requested repairs, alterations or changes within five business days after Landlord’s written request therefor. Tenant shall repair or replace, subject to Landlord’s direction and supervision, any damage to the Project to the extent caused by a Tenant Party. If any such damage occurs outside of the Premises, or if such damage occurs inside the Premises but affects the Building’s Systems and/or Building’s Structure or any other area outside the Premises, then Landlord may elect to repair such damage at Tenant’s expense, rather than having Tenant repair such damage. If (1) Tenant fails to commence to make such repairs or replacements within 15 days after the occurrence of such damage and thereafter diligently pursue the completion thereof (or, in the case of an emergency, such shorter period of time as is reasonable given the circumstances), or (2) notwithstanding such diligence, Tenant fails to complete such repairs or replacements within 30 days after the occurrence of such damage (or, in the case of an emergency, such shorter period of time as is reasonable given the circumstances), then Landlord may make the same at Tenant’s cost. The cost of all maintenance, repair or replacement work performed by Landlord under this Section 8, in each case plus an administrative fee of 15% of such cost, shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord as additional rent hereunder within 30 days after Landlord has invoiced Tenant therefor. Tenant shall, at its own cost and expense, enter into a regularly scheduled preventive maintenance/service contract with a maintenance contractor reasonably approved by Landlord for servicing all HVAC systems and equipment serving the Premises (and a copy thereof shall be furnished to Landlord). The service contract must include all services suggested by the equipment manufacturer in the operation/maintenance manual and must become effective within thirty (30) days of the date Tenant takes possession of the Premises. Should Tenant fail to do so or if Landlord elects to perform such maintenance for any reason, Landlord may, upon notice to Tenant, enter into such a maintenance/ service contract on behalf of Tenant or perform the work and in either case, charge Tenant the cost thereof along with a reasonable amount for Landlord’s overhead.

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8.3          Performance of Work. All work described in this Section 8 shall be performed only by Landlord or by contractors and subcontractors approved in writing by Landlord and only in accordance with plans and specifications approved in advance by Landlord in writing. Landlord shall have the right of written reasonable consent for construction means and methods, all appropriate permits and licenses, and the time for performance of such work. Tenant shall also supply to Landlord any documents and information reasonably requested by Landlord in connection with Landlord’s consideration of a request for approval hereunder. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for all costs which Landlord may incur in connection with granting approval to Tenant for any such alterations or improvements, including any costs or expenses which Landlord may incur in electing to have outside architects and engineers review said plans and specifications and Tenant shall pay to Landlord a construction management fee equal to 5% of the cost of such work. Tenant shall cause all contractors and subcontractors to procure and maintain insurance coverage reasonably required by Landlord and naming Landlord, Landlord’s Mortgagee, Landlord’s property management company and Landlord’s asset management company and any other party reasonably designated by Landlord as additional insureds against such risks, in such amounts, and with such companies as Landlord may reasonably require. Tenant shall provide Landlord with the identities, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of all persons performing work or supplying materials prior to beginning such construction and Landlord may post on and about the Premises notices of non-responsibility pursuant to applicable Laws. All such work shall be performed in accordance with all Laws and in a good and workmanlike manner so as not to damage the Building (including the Premises, the Building’s Structure and the Building’s Systems) and shall use materials of a quality that is at least equal to the quality designated by Landlord as the minimum standard for the Building, and in such manner as to cause a minimum of disruption to the other occupants of the Project and interference with other construction in progress and with the transaction of business in the Project. Landlord may designate reasonable rules, regulations and procedures for the performance of all such work in the Building (including insurance requirements for contractors) and, to the extent reasonably necessary to avoid disruption to the occupants of the Building, shall have the right to designate the time when such work may be performed. All such work which may affect the Building’s Structure or the Building’s Systems must be approved by the Project’s engineer of record, at Tenant’s expense and, at Landlord’s election, must be performed by Landlord’s usual contractor for such work. Tenant shall cause all Tenant’s contractors to adhere to the Building’s waste and recycling programs. All work affecting the roof of the Building must be performed by Landlord’s roofing contractor and no such work will be permitted if it would void or reduce or otherwise adversely affect the warranty on the roof. Upon completion of any work described in this Section 8, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with accurate reproducible “as-built” CADD files of the improvements as constructed.

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8.4          Mechanic’s Liens. All work performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred by or at the request of a Tenant Party shall be deemed authorized and ordered by Tenant only, and Tenant shall not permit any mechanic’s or construction liens to be filed against the Premises or the Project in connection therewith. Upon completion of any such work, Tenant shall promptly deliver to Landlord final unconditional lien waivers from all contractors, subcontractors and materialmen who performed such work. If such a lien is filed, then Tenant shall, within ten (10) days after Landlord has delivered notice of the filing thereof to Tenant (or such earlier time period as may be necessary to prevent the forfeiture of the Premises, the Project or any interest of Landlord therein or the imposition of a civil or criminal fine with respect thereto), either (a) pay the amount of the lien and cause the lien to be released of record, or (b) diligently contest such lien and deliver to Landlord a bond or other security reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. If Tenant fails to timely take either such action, then Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to pay the lien claim, and any amounts so paid, including expenses and interest, shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord as additional rent hereunder within ten days after Landlord has invoiced Tenant therefor. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that their relationship is and shall be solely that of “landlord-tenant” (thereby excluding a relationship of “owner-contractor,” “owner-agent” or other similar relationships) and that Tenant is not authorized to act as Landlord’s common law agent or construction agent in connection with any work performed in the Premises. Accordingly, all materialmen, contractors, artisans, mechanics, laborers and any other persons now or hereafter contracting with Tenant, any contractor or subcontractor of Tenant or any other Tenant Party for the furnishing of any labor, services, materials, supplies or equipment with respect to any portion of the Premises, at any time from the date hereof until the end of the Term, are hereby charged with notice that they look exclusively to Tenant to obtain payment for same. Nothing herein shall be deemed a consent by Landlord to any liens being placed upon the Premises, the Project or Landlord’s interest therein due to any work performed by or for Tenant or deemed to give any contractor or subcontractor or materialman any right or interest in any funds held by Landlord to reimburse Tenant for any portion of the cost of such work. Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord and its agents and representatives from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, judgments, damages and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) in any way arising from or relating to the failure by any Tenant Party to pay for any work performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred by or at the request of a Tenant Party. This indemnity provision shall survive termination or expiration of this Lease.

 

8.5          Waiver. Except as provided in Article 15, there shall be no abatement of rent and no liability of Landlord by reason of any injury to or interference with Tenant’s business arising from the making of any repairs, alterations or improvements in or to any portion of the Building or the Premises or to fixtures, appurtenances and equipment in the Building; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be deemed to prohibit Tenant from making a claim against Landlord but in any such event Tenant shall not be entitled to receive any consequential, special or indirect damages. Instead, any such claim of Tenant shall be limited to the foreseeable, direct and actual damages incurred by Tenant. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights under and benefits of subsection 1 of Section 1932 and Sections 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code, or any similar or successor Regulations or other laws now or hereinafter in effect.

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9.             Use of the Premises. Tenant shall continuously occupy and use the Premises only for the Permitted Use and shall comply with all Laws relating to the use, condition, access to, and occupancy of the Premises and will not commit waste, overload the Building’s Structure or the Building’s Systems or subject the Premises to use that would damage the Premises. The occupancy density within the Premises as a whole shall at no time exceed one person for each 300 rentable square feet in the Premises; however, such population density may from time to time exceed such number on a temporary basis for meetings, conferences and other events of a temporary nature. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, as between Landlord and Tenant, (a) Tenant shall bear the risk of complying with Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, any state laws governing handicapped access or architectural barriers, and all rules, regulations, and guidelines promulgated under such laws, as amended from time to time (the “Disabilities Acts”) in the Premises, and (b) Landlord shall bear the risk of complying with the Disabilities Acts in the common areas of the Building (and the cost thereof shall be included in Operating Costs), other than compliance that is necessitated by the use of the Premises for other than the Permitted Use or as a result of any alterations or additions, including any initial tenant improvement work, made by or on behalf of a Tenant Party (which risk and responsibility shall be borne by Tenant). The Premises shall not be used for any use which is disreputable, creates extraordinary fire hazards, or results in an increased rate of insurance on the Project or its contents, or, subject to the terms of Section 25.24, for the storage of any Hazardous Materials (other than de minimis quantities found in typical office supplies [e.g., photocopier toner] and Hazardous Materials contained in products stored and/or distributed during Tenant’s normal course of business in their original, sealed and unopened containers, and then only in compliance with all Laws and in a reasonable and prudent manner). Tenant shall not permit any odors, smoke, dust, gas, substances, noise or vibrations to emanate from the Premises or from any portion of the common areas as a result of Tenant’s or any Tenant’s Party’s use thereof. Except as provided below, the following uses are expressly prohibited in the Premises: schools, governmental offices or agencies; personnel agencies; collection agencies; credit unions; data processing, telemarketing, reservation centers or other “call centers”; medical treatment and health care; radio, television or other communications broadcasting; restaurants and other retail; and customer service offices of a public utility company. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the following ancillary uses are permitted in the Premises only so long as they do not, in the aggregate, occupy more than 10% of the rentable square feet in the Premises or any single floor (whichever is less): (1) the following services provided by Tenant exclusively to its employees: schools, training and other educational services; credit unions; and similar employee services; and (2) the following services directly and exclusively supporting Tenant’s business: telemarketing; reservations; storage; data processing; debt collection; and similar support services. If, because of a Tenant Party’s acts or omissions or because Tenant vacates the Premises, the rate of insurance on the Building or its contents increases, then such acts or omissions shall be an Event of Default, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the amount of such increase on demand, and acceptance of such payment shall not waive any of Landlord’s other rights. Tenant shall conduct its business and control each other Tenant Party so as not to create any nuisance or unreasonably interfere with other tenants or Landlord in its management of the Project. Tenant shall not allow or give notice of any sale by auction upon the Premises, or place any loads upon the floors, walls or ceilings which could endanger the structure, or place any harmful substances in the drainage system of the Building or Project. No waste, materials or refuse shall be dumped upon or permitted to remain outside the Premises. Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant for the non-compliance by any other tenant or occupant of the Building or Project with any of the above-referenced restrictions or any other terms or provisions of such tenant’s or occupant’s lease or other contract. The Premises shall not be used as a place of public accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act or similar statute or ordinance or any regulation promulgated thereunder, all as may be amended from time to time. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1938, Landlord hereby notifies Tenant that as of the date of this Lease, the Premises has not undergone inspection by a “Certified Access Specialist” (“CASp”) to determine whether the Premises meet all applicable construction-related accessibility standards under California Civil Code Section 55.53. Landlord hereby discloses pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1938 as follows: “A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) can inspect the subject premises and determine whether the subject premises comply with all of the applicable construction-related accessibility standards under state law. Although state law does not require a CASp inspection of the subject premises, the commercial property owner or lessor may not prohibit the lessee or tenant from obtaining a CASp inspection of the subject premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of the lessee or tenant, if requested by the lessee or tenant. The parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp inspection, and the cost of making any repairs necessary to correct violations of construction-related accessibility standards within the premises.” Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge and agree that in the event Tenant elects to perform a CASp inspection of the Premises hereunder (the “Inspection”), such Inspection shall be (a) performed at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, (b) limited to the Premises and (c) performed by a CASp who has been approved or designated by Landlord prior to the Inspection. Any Inspection must be performed in a manner which minimizes the disruption of business activities in the Building, and at a time reasonably approved by Landlord. Landlord reserves the right to be present during the Inspection. Tenant agrees to: (i) promptly provide to Landlord a copy of the report or certification prepared by the CASp inspector upon request (the “Report”), and (ii) keep the information contained in the Report confidential, except to the extent required by Laws, or to the extent disclosure is needed in order to complete any necessary modifications or improvements required to comply with all applicable accessibility standards under state or federal Laws, as well as any other repairs, upgrades, improvements, modifications or alterations required by the Report or that may be otherwise required to comply with applicable Laws or accessibility requirements (the “Access Improvements”). If Tenant performs an Inspection, Tenant shall be solely responsible for the cost of the Access Improvements to the Premises or the Building necessary to correct any such violations of construction-related accessibility standards identified by such Inspection as required by Laws, which Access Improvements may, at Landlord’s option, be performed in whole or in part by Landlord at Tenant’s expense, payable as Additional Rent within ten (10) days following Landlord’s demand.

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10.           Assignment and Subletting.

 

10.1         Transfers. Except as provided in Section 10.8, Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, (a) assign, transfer, or encumber this Lease or any estate or interest herein, whether directly or by operation of law, (b) permit any other entity to become Tenant hereunder by merger, consolidation, or other reorganization, (c) if Tenant is an entity other than a corporation whose stock is publicly traded, permit the transfer of an ownership interest in Tenant so as to result in a change in the current direct or indirect control of Tenant, (d) sublet any portion of the Premises, (e) grant any license, concession, or other right of occupancy of any portion of the Premises, (f) permit the use of the Premises by any parties other than Tenant, or (g) sell or otherwise transfer, in one or more transactions, a majority of Tenant’s assets (any of the events listed in Section Error! Reference source not found. through Error! Reference source not found. being a “Transfer”). If Tenant is a corporation, a transfer of corporate shares by sale, assignment, bequest, inheritance, operation of law or other disposition (including such a transfer to or by a receiver or trustee in federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other proceedings) resulting in a change in the present control of such corporation or any of its parent corporations by the person or persons owning a majority of said corporate shares, shall constitute an assignment for purposes of this Lease. If Tenant is a partnership, joint venture, unincorporated limited liability company or other unincorporated business form, a transfer of the interest of persons, firms or entities responsible for managerial control of Tenant by sale, assignment, bequest, inheritance, operation of law or other disposition, so as to result in a change in the present control of said entity and/or of the underlying beneficial interests of said entity and/or a change in the identity of the persons responsible for the general credit obligations of said entity shall constitute an assignment for all purposes of this Lease. This Lease is personal to Tenant, and Tenant’s rights granted hereunder do not include the right to receive any excess, either in installments or lump sum, over the Rent payable hereunder of which is expressly reserved by Landlord as hereinafter provided, except as otherwise expressly hereinafter provided. No assignment or subletting by Tenant, permitted or otherwise, or other Transfer, shall relieve Tenant of any obligation under this Lease or any guarantor of this Lease of any liability under its guaranty or alter the primary liability of the Tenant named herein for the payment of Rent or for the performance of any other obligations to be performed by Tenant. Tenant hereby waives the provisions of Section 1995.310 of the California Civil Code, or any similar or successor laws, now or hereinafter in effect, and all other remedies, including, without limitation, any right at law or equity to terminate this Lease, on its own behalf and, to the extent permitted under all applicable laws, on behalf of the proposed transferee.

 

10.2         Consent Standards. Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its consent to any assignment of Tenant’s entire interest in this Lease or subletting of the Premises. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it is reasonable for Landlord to withhold consent to any Transfer if the proposed transferee (a) is not creditworthy, (b) will use the Premises for other than the Permitted Use (thus, including, without limitation, uses for credit processing and telemarketing) and will not use the Premises in any manner that would conflict with any exclusive use agreement or other similar agreement entered into by Landlord with any other tenant of the Project, (c) will only use the Premises, Building or Project in a manner that shall not materially increase Operating Costs or the pedestrian or vehicular traffic to the Premises, Building or Project, (d) is a governmental or quasi-governmental entity, or subdivision or agency thereof, or any other entity entitled to the defense of sovereign immunity, (e) is another occupant of the Project or an Affiliate of such occupant, (f) is currently and/or has in the past been involved in litigation with Landlord or any of its Affiliates, (g) fails to meet Landlord’s reasonable standards for tenants of the Project, (h) may result in, either by the transfer or any consideration payable to Landlord in connection therewith, an adverse effect on any real estate investment trust (or pension fund or other ownership vehicle) qualification tests applicable to Landlord or any of its Affiliates, and (i) is a person or entity with whom Landlord is then, or has been within the six-month period prior to the time Tenant seeks to enter into such assignment or subletting, negotiating to lease space in the Project or any Affiliate of any such person or entity. Additionally, Landlord may withhold its consent to any proposed Transfer if any Event of Default by Tenant then exists. Any Transfer made while an Event of Default exists hereunder, irrespective whether Landlord’s consent is required hereunder with respect to the Transfer, shall be voidable by Landlord in Landlord’s sole discretion. In agreeing to act reasonably, Landlord is agreeing to act in a manner consistent with the standards followed by large institutional owners of commercial real estate and Landlord is permitted to consider the financial terms of the Transfer and the impact of the Transfer on Landlord’s own leasing efforts and the value of the Project. Landlord may condition its consent to a Transfer on an increase in the Security Deposit or receipt of a guaranty from a suitable party. Landlord shall not be required to act reasonably in considering any request to pledge or encumber this Lease or any interest therein.

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10.3        Request for Consent. If Tenant requests Landlord’s consent to a Transfer, then, at least 15  business days prior to the effective date of the proposed Transfer and Landlord shall approve or disapprove within twenty (20) days following receipt of all information required hereunder, Tenant shall provide Landlord with a written description of all terms and conditions of the proposed Transfer, copies of the proposed documentation, and the following information about the proposed transferee: name and address of the proposed transferee and any entities and persons who own, control or direct the proposed transferee; reasonably satisfactory information about its business and business history; its proposed use of the Premises; banking, financial, and other credit information; general references sufficient to enable Landlord to determine the proposed transferee’s creditworthiness and character, and any other information and/or documentation reasonably requested by Landlord. Concurrently with Tenant’s notice of any request for consent to a Transfer, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a fee of $1,000 to defray Landlord’s expenses in reviewing such request, and Tenant shall also reimburse Landlord immediately upon request for its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred in connection with considering any request for consent to a Transfer, which shall not exceed $2,500.00. Failure by or refusal of Landlord to consent to a proposed assignee or subtenant shall not cause a termination of this Lease.

 

10.4        Conditions to Consent. If Landlord consents to a proposed Transfer, then the proposed transferee shall deliver to Landlord a written agreement whereby it expressly assumes Tenant’s obligations hereunder; however, any transferee of less than all of the space in the Premises shall be liable only for obligations under this Lease that are properly allocable to the space subject to the Transfer for the period of the Transfer. No Transfer shall release Tenant from its obligations under this Lease, but rather Tenant and its transferee shall be jointly and severally liable therefor. Landlord’s consent to any Transfer shall not waive Landlord’s rights as to any subsequent Transfers and no subtenant of any portion of the Premises shall be permitted to further sublease any portion of its subleased space. If a breach or default by Tenant occurs while the Premises or any part thereof are subject to a Transfer, then Landlord, in addition to its other remedies, may collect directly from such transferee all rents becoming due to Tenant and apply such rents against Rent as reasonably determined by Landlord. Tenant authorizes its transferees to make payments of rent directly to Landlord upon receipt of notice from Landlord to do so following the occurrence of a breach or default by Tenant hereunder. Tenant shall pay for the cost of any demising walls or other improvements necessitated by a proposed subletting or assignment.

 

10.5         Attornment by Subtenants. Each sublease by Tenant hereunder shall be subject and subordinate to this Lease and to the matters to which this Lease is or shall be subordinate, and each subtenant by entering into a sublease is deemed to have agreed that in the event of termination, re-entry or dispossession by Landlord under this Lease, Landlord may, at its option, take over all of the right, title and interest of Tenant, as sublandlord, under such sublease, and such subtenant shall, at Landlord’s option, attorn to Landlord pursuant to the then executory provisions of such sublease, except that Landlord shall not be (a) liable for any previous act or omission of Tenant under such sublease, (b) subject to any counterclaim, offset or defense that such subtenant might have against Tenant, (c) bound by any previous modification of such sublease not approved by Landlord in writing or by any rent or additional rent or advance rent which such subtenant might have paid for more than the current month to Tenant, and all such rent shall remain due and owing, notwithstanding such advance payment, (d) bound by any security or advance rental deposit made by such subtenant which is not delivered or paid over to Landlord and with respect to which such subtenant shall look solely to Tenant for refund or reimbursement, or (e) obligated to perform any work in the subleased space or to prepare it for occupancy, and in connection with such attornment, the subtenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord any instruments Landlord may reasonably request to evidence and confirm such attornment. If Landlord does not take over all right, title and interest of Tenant, as sublandlord, pursuant to the foregoing, if this Lease terminates at the time any sublease or other such agreement so affecting any part of the Premise remains in effect, such sublease or other agreement shall also terminate. Each subtenant or licensee of Tenant shall be deemed, automatically upon and as a condition of its occupying or using the Premises or any part thereof, to have agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 10.5. The provisions of this Section 10.5 shall be self-operative, and no further instrument shall be required to give effect to this provision.

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10.6         Cancellation. Landlord may, within 30 days after submission of Tenant’s written request for Landlord’s consent to an assignment or subletting, cancel this Lease as to the portion of the Premises proposed to be sublet or assigned as of the date the proposed Transfer is to be effective. If Landlord cancels this Lease as to any portion of the Premises, then this Lease shall cease for such portion of the Premises on the date set forth in Landlord’s cancellation notice to Tenant and Tenant shall pay to Landlord all Rent accrued through the cancellation date relating to the portion of the Premises covered by the proposed Transfer. Thereafter, Landlord may lease such portion of the Premises to the prospective transferee (or to any other person) without liability to Tenant.

 

10.7         Additional Compensation. Tenant shall pay to Landlord, immediately upon receipt thereof, 50% of the excess of (a) all compensation received by Tenant for a Transfer over (b) the Rent allocable to the portion of the Premises covered thereby.

 

10.8         Permitted Transfers. Notwithstanding Section 10.1, so long as Tenant is not in breach or default of this Lease beyond applicable notice and cure periods and immediately following the Permitted Transfer, the Permitted Transferee has a Tangible Net Worth not less than the Tangible Net Worth of Tenant as of the date hereof, Tenant may Transfer all or part of its interest in this Lease or all or part of the Premises (a “Permitted Transfer”) to the following types of entities (a “Permitted Transferee”) without the written consent of Landlord:

 

10.8.1        an Affiliate of Tenant, but only so long as such transferee remains an Affiliate of Tenant;

 

10.8.2        any corporation, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company or other business entity in which or with which Tenant, or its corporate successors or assigns, is merged or consolidated, in accordance with applicable statutory provisions governing merger and consolidation of business entities, so long as Tenant’s obligations hereunder are assumed by the entity surviving such merger or created by such consolidation; or

 

10.8.3        any corporation, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company or other business entity acquiring all or substantially all of Tenant’s assets, so long as Tenant’s obligations hereunder are assumed by the entity acquiring such assets.

 

Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any such Permitted Transfer (but in any event no later than ten days prior to the effective date of the Permitted Transfer unless prohibited by Law or other legal agreement, in which event Tenant shall notify Landlord no later than five days following the effective date of the Permitted Transfer. Following the effective date of any such Permitted Transfer, Tenant shall remain liable for the performance of all of the obligations of Tenant hereunder, or if Tenant no longer exists because of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition, the surviving or acquiring entity shall expressly assume in writing the obligations of Tenant hereunder. Additionally, the Permitted Transferee shall comply with all of the terms and conditions of this Lease, including the Permitted Use, and the use of the Premises by the Permitted Transferee may not violate any other agreements affecting the Premises or the Project, Landlord or other tenants of the Project. No later than ten days after the effective date of any Permitted Transfer, Tenant agrees to furnish Landlord with (1) copies of the instrument effecting any of the foregoing Transfers, (2) documentation establishing Tenant’s satisfaction of the requirements set forth above applicable to any such Transfer, and (3) evidence of insurance as required under this Lease with respect to the Permitted Transferee. The occurrence of a Permitted Transfer shall not waive Landlord’s rights as to any subsequent Transfers. The right to Transfer to an Affiliate pursuant to Section 10.8.1 shall be subject to the condition that such Permitted Transferee remains an Affiliate of Tenant and that on or before such Transfer being effected both Tenant and such Permitted Transferee must enter into an agreement with Landlord, on Landlord’s then standard commercially reasonable form, Tenant and such Permitted Transferee, each acting reasonably, that if such Permitted Transferee ceases to be an Affiliate of Tenant, it shall so notify Landlord in writing within ten days after such event and, upon the written request of Landlord, transfer, assign, set over and/or re-assign this Lease and its interest in the Premises, as applicable, to Tenant or, subject to complying with this condition, another Affiliate of Tenant. “Tangible Net Worth” means the excess of total assets over total liabilities, in each case as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied (“GAAP”), excluding, however, from the determination of total assets all assets which would be classified as intangible assets under GAAP including goodwill, licenses, patents, trademarks, trade names, copyrights, and franchises. Any subsequent Transfer by a Permitted Transferee shall be subject to the terms of this Section 10.

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11.           Insurance; Waivers; Subrogation; Indemnity.

 

11.1        Tenant’s Insurance. Effective as of the earlier of (a) the date Tenant enters or occupies the Premises, or (b) the Commencement Date, and continuing throughout the Term, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain the following insurance policies: (1) commercial general liability insurance (including property damage, bodily injury and personal injury coverage, contractual liability) in amounts of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate in primary coverage or, such other amounts as Landlord may from time to time reasonably require; and in the event property of Tenant’s invitees or customers are kept in, or about the, Premises, Tenant shall maintain warehousemen’s legal liability or bailee customers insurance for the full value of the property of such invitees or customers as determined by the warehouse contract between Tenant and its customer; and if the use and occupancy of the Premises include any activity or matter that is or may be excluded from coverage under a commercial general liability policy [e.g., the sale, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages], Tenant shall obtain such endorsements to the commercial general liability policy or otherwise obtain insurance to insure all liability arising from such activity or matter [including liquor liability, if applicable] in such amounts as Landlord may reasonably require), insuring Tenant (and naming as additional insureds Landlord, Landlord’s property management company, Landlord’s asset management company and, if requested in writing by Landlord, Landlord’s Mortgagee), against all liability for injury to or death of a person or persons or damage to property arising from the use and occupancy of the Premises and (without implying any consent by Landlord to the installation thereof) the installation, operation, maintenance, repair or removal of Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment, (2) cause of loss-special risk form (formerly “all-risk”) or its equivalent insurance (including, but not limited to, sprinkler leakage, ordinance and law, sewer back-up, pipe burst, wind-driven rain, water leakage, flood, earthquake, windstorm and collapse coverage) covering the full value of all furniture, trade fixtures, equipment and personal property (including property of Tenant or others), alterations and improvements and betterments in the Premises or otherwise placed in the Project by or on behalf of a Tenant Party (including Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment), naming Landlord and Landlord’s Mortgagee as additional loss payees as their interests may appear, (3) contractual liability insurance sufficient to cover Tenant’s indemnity obligations hereunder (but only if such contractual liability insurance is not already included in Tenant’s commercial general liability insurance policy), (4) employers’ liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, (5) commercial auto liability insurance (if applicable) covering automobiles owned, hired or used by Tenant in carrying on its business with limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident, insuring Tenant (and naming as additional insureds Landlord, Landlord’s property management company, Landlord’s asset management company and, if requested in writing by Landlord, Landlord’s Mortgagee), (6) workers’ compensation insurance as required by the state in which the Premises is located and in amounts as may be required by applicable statute and shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of Landlord, (7) business interruption insurance with a limit representing loss of at least approximately 6 months of income, and (8) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance with limits of $5,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 in the aggregate providing coverage over commercial general liability, automobile liability and employers liability required above.

 

Tenant’s insurance shall be primary and non-contributory when any policy issued to Landlord provides duplicate or similar coverage, and in such circumstance Landlord’s policy will be excess over Tenant’s policy. The limits and types of insurance maintained by Tenant shall not limit Tenant’s liability under this Lease. Tenant shall furnish to Landlord certificates of such insurance and such other evidence satisfactory to Landlord of the maintenance of all insurance coverages required hereunder at least ten days prior to the earlier of the Commencement Date or the date Tenant enters or occupies the Premises (in any event, within ten days of the effective date of coverage), and at least 15 days prior to each renewal of said insurance, and Tenant shall obtain a written obligation on the part of each insurance company to notify Landlord at least 30 days before cancellation or a material change of any such insurance policies. All such insurance policies shall be in form reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and issued by companies with an A.M. Best rating of A:VIII or better. Acceptance by Landlord of delivery of any certificates of insurance does not constitute approval or agreement by Landlord that the insurance requirements of this section have been met, and failure of Landlord to identify a deficiency from evidence provided will not be construed as a waiver of Tenant’s obligation to maintain such insurance. If Tenant fails to comply with the foregoing insurance requirements or to deliver to Landlord the certificates or evidence of coverage required herein, Landlord, in addition to any other remedy available pursuant to this Lease or otherwise, may, but shall not be obligated to, obtain such insurance and Tenant shall pay to Landlord on demand the premium costs thereof, plus an administrative fee of 15% of such cost.

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11.2        Landlord’s Insurance. Throughout the Term of this Lease, Landlord shall maintain, as a minimum, the following insurance policies: (a) property insurance for the Building’s replacement value (excluding property required to be insured by Tenant), less a commercially-reasonable deductible if Landlord so chooses, and (b) commercial general liability insurance on the Project. Landlord may, but is not obligated to, maintain such other insurance and additional coverages as it may deem necessary. The cost of all insurance carried by Landlord with respect to the Project shall be included in Operating Costs. The foregoing insurance policies and any other insurance carried by Landlord shall be for the sole benefit of Landlord and under Landlord’s sole control, and Tenant shall have no right or claim to any proceeds thereof or any other rights thereunder. Any insurance required to be maintained by Landlord may be taken out under a blanket insurance policy or policies covering other buildings, property or insureds in addition to the Building and Landlord. In such event, the costs of any such blanket insurance policy or policies shall be reasonably allocated to the Project and the other properties covered by such policy or policies as reasonably determined by Landlord and included as part of Operating Costs. Tenant shall also reimburse Landlord for any increased premiums or additional insurance which Landlord reasonably deems solely and necessary as a result of Tenant’s use of the Premises. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Landlord’s indemnity obligations under this Lease shall be limited to the extent any such claim is insured against under the terms of any insurance policy maintained by Landlord (or is required to be maintained by Landlord under the terms of this Lease).

 

11.3        No Subrogation; Waiver of Property Claims. Landlord and Tenant each waives (and shall cause their respective insurers to waive) any claim it might have against the other for any damage to or theft, destruction, loss, or loss of use of any property, to the extent the same is insured against under any fire, extended coverage or other property insurance policy insurance policy of the types described in this Section 11 that covers the Project, the Premises, Landlord’s or Tenant’s fixtures, personal property, leasehold improvements, or business, or is required to be insured against under the terms hereof, regardless of whether the negligence of the other party caused such Loss (defined below). Additionally, Tenant waives any claim it may have against Landlord for any Loss to the extent such Loss is caused by a terrorist act. Each party shall cause its insurance carrier to endorse all applicable policies waiving the carrier’s rights of recovery under subrogation or otherwise against the other party. Neither party nor its officers, directors, employees, managers, agents, invitees or contractors shall be liable to the other for loss or damage caused by any risk coverable by all risk or special form property insurance, and each party waives any claims against the other party, and its officers, directors, employees, managers, agents, invitees and contractors for such loss or damage. The failure of a party to insure its property shall not void this waiver. Notwithstanding any provision in this Lease to the contrary, Landlord, its agents, employees and contractors shall not be liable to Tenant or to any party claiming by, through or under Tenant for (and Tenant hereby releases Landlord and its servants, agents, contractors, employees and invitees from any claim or responsibility for) any damage to or destruction, loss, or loss of use, or theft of any property of any Tenant Party located in or about the Project, caused by casualty, theft, fire, third parties or any other matter or cause, regardless of whether the negligence of any party caused such loss in whole or in part. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord shall not carry insurance on, and shall not be responsible for damage to, any property of any Tenant Party located in or about the Project.

 

11.4        Indemnity. Subject to Section 11.3, except for the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord and as stated in this Lease, Tenant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Landlord and its representatives and agents from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, causes of action, suits, judgments, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from any injury to or death of any person or the damage to or theft, destruction, loss, or loss of use of, any property or inconvenience (a “Loss”) (a) occurring in or on the Project (other than within the Premises) to the extent caused by and act, negligence or willful misconduct of any Tenant Party, (b) occurring in the Premises, (c) arising out of the installation, operation, maintenance, repair or removal of any property of any Tenant Party located in or about the Project, including Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment, (d) claims of injury to or death of persons or damage to property or business loss occurring or resulting directly or indirectly from the use or occupancy of the Premises, Building or Project by Tenant or Tenant’s Parties, or from activities or failures to act of Tenant or Tenant’s Parties, (e) claims arising from any breach or default on the part of Tenant in the performance of any covenant contained in this Lease, and/or (f) claims arising from work or labor performed, or for materials or supplies furnished to or at the request or for the account of Tenant in connection with performance of any work done for the account of Tenant within the Premises or Project. It being agreed that clauses (b) and Error! Reference source not found. of this indemnity are intended to indemnify Landlord and its agents against the consequences of their own negligence or fault, even when Landlord or its agents are jointly, comparatively, contributively, or concurrently negligent with Tenant, and even though any such claim, cause of action or suit is based upon or alleged to be based upon the strict liability of Landlord or its agents; however, such indemnity shall not apply to the sole or gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord and its agents. Subject to Section 11.3, Landlord shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tenant and its agents from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, causes of action, suits, judgments, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) for any Loss arising from any occurrence in or on the Building’s common areas to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or its agents. The indemnities set forth in this Lease shall survive termination or expiration of this Lease and shall not terminate or be waived, diminished or affected in any manner by any abatement or apportionment of Rent under any provision of this Lease. If any proceeding is filed for which indemnity is required hereunder, the indemnifying party agrees, upon request therefor, to defend the indemnified party in such proceeding at its sole cost utilizing counsel satisfactory to the indemnified party.

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12.           Subordination; Attornment; Notice to Landlord’s Mortgagee.

 

12.1         Subordination. This Lease shall be subordinate to any deed of trust, mortgage, or other security instrument (each, a “Mortgage”), or any ground lease, master lease, or primary lease (each, a “Primary Lease”), that now or hereafter covers all or any part of the Premises (the mortgagee under any such Mortgage, beneficiary under any such deed of trust, or the lessor under any such Primary Lease is referred to herein as a “Landlord’s Mortgagee”). Any Landlord’s Mortgagee may elect, at any time, unilaterally, to make this Lease superior to its Mortgage, Primary Lease, or other interest in the Premises by so notifying Tenant in writing. The provisions of this Section shall be self-operative and no further instrument of subordination shall be required; however, in confirmation of such subordination, Tenant shall execute and return to Landlord (or such other party designated by Landlord) within ten days after written request therefor such documentation, in recordable form if required, as a Landlord’s Mortgagee may reasonably request to evidence the subordination of this Lease to such Landlord’s Mortgagee’s Mortgage or Primary Lease (including a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement) or, if Landlord’s Mortgagee so elects, the subordination of such Landlord’s Mortgagee’s Mortgage or Primary Lease to this Lease.

 

12.2        Attornment. Tenant shall attorn to any party succeeding to Landlord’s interest in the Premises, whether by purchase, foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, power of sale, termination of lease, or otherwise, upon such party’s request, and shall execute such agreements confirming such attornment as such party may reasonably request.

 

12.3        Notice to Landlord’s Mortgagee. Tenant shall not seek to enforce any remedy it may have for any default on the part of Landlord without first giving written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, specifying the default in reasonable detail, to any Landlord’s Mortgagee whose address has been given to Tenant, and affording such Landlord’s Mortgagee a reasonable opportunity to perform Landlord’s obligations hereunder.

 

12.4         Landlord’s Mortgagee’s Protection Provisions. If Landlord’s Mortgagee shall succeed to the interest of Landlord under this Lease, Landlord’s Mortgagee shall not be: (a) liable for any act or omission of any prior lessor (including Landlord); (b) bound by any rent or additional rent or advance rent which Tenant might have paid for more than the current month to any prior lessor (including Landlord), and all such rent shall remain due and owing, notwithstanding such advance payment; (c) bound by any security or advance rental deposit made by Tenant which is not delivered or paid over to Landlord’s Mortgagee and with respect to which Tenant shall look solely to Landlord for refund or reimbursement; (d) bound by any termination, amendment or modification of this Lease made without Landlord’s Mortgagee’s consent and written approval, except for those terminations, amendments and modifications permitted to be made by Landlord without Landlord’s Mortgagee’s consent pursuant to the terms of the loan documents between Landlord and Landlord’s Mortgagee; (e) subject to the defenses which Tenant might have against any prior lessor (including Landlord); and (f) subject to the offsets which Tenant might have against any prior lessor (including Landlord) except for those offset rights which (1) are expressly provided in this Lease, (2) relate to periods of time following the acquisition of the Building by Landlord’s Mortgagee, and (3) Tenant has provided written notice to Landlord’s Mortgagee and provided Landlord’s Mortgagee a reasonable opportunity to cure the event giving rise to such offset event. Landlord’s Mortgagee shall have no liability or responsibility under or pursuant to the terms of this Lease or otherwise after it ceases to own fee simple title to the Project. Nothing in this Lease shall be construed to require Landlord’s Mortgagee to see to the application of the proceeds of any loan, and Tenant’s agreements set forth herein shall not be impaired on account of any modification of the documents evidencing and securing any loan. As used in this Section 12.4, Landlord’s Mortgagee shall include any party succeeding to Landlord’s interest in the Premises, whether by purchase, foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, power of sale, termination of lease, or otherwise.

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12.5         Modification of Lease. If any Landlord’s Mortgagee requires a modification of this Lease, which modification will not cause an increased cost or expense to Tenant or in any other way materially and adversely change the rights and obligations of Tenant hereunder, Tenant agrees that this Lease may be so modified and agrees to execute whatever documents are reasonably required therefor and to deliver the same to Landlord within ten business days following a request therefor. At the request of Landlord or any Landlord’s Mortgagee, Tenant agrees to execute a short form of this Lease and deliver the same to Landlord within ten business days following the request therefor.

 

13.           Rules and Regulations. Tenant shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Project which are attached hereto as Exhibit B. Landlord may, from time to time, change such rules and regulations for the safety, care, traffic flow, cleanliness and/or general order of the Project and related facilities, provided that such changes are generally applicable to all tenants of the Project whose leases require such compliance, will not unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s use of the Premises and are enforced by Landlord in a non-discriminatory manner among all tenants whose leases require such compliance. Tenant shall be responsible for the compliance or noncompliance with such rules and regulations by each Tenant Party. Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant for the non-compliance by any other tenant or occupant of the Building or Project with any of such rules and regulations, any other tenant’s or occupant’s lease or any Laws. In the event of any conflict between the rules and regulations and the terms and conditions of this Lease, the terms and conditions of this Lease shall control.

 

14.           Condemnation.

 

14.1        Total Taking. If the entire Building or Premises are taken or condemned for any public use or otherwise by right of eminent domain or conveyed in lieu thereof (a “Taking”), this Lease shall terminate as of the date of the Taking. Any regulatory action, ordinance or Law limiting or temporarily prohibiting Tenant’s right to enter or use the Premises, the Building and/or the Project shall not be construed as a taking or appropriation under this Section 14 and Tenant shall have no right to rent abatement or termination right as a result thereof notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein.

 

14.2        Partial Taking - Tenant’s Rights. If any part of the Building becomes subject to a Taking and such Taking will prevent Tenant from conducting its business on a permanent basis in the Premises in a manner reasonably comparable to that conducted immediately before such Taking, then Tenant may terminate this Lease as of the date of such Taking by giving written notice to Landlord within 30 days after the Taking, and Basic Rent and Additional Rent shall be apportioned as of the date of such Taking. If Tenant does not terminate this Lease, then Basic Rent and Additional Rent shall be abated on a reasonable basis as to that portion of the Premises rendered untenantable by the Taking.

 

14.3        Partial Taking - Landlord’s Rights. If any material portion, but less than all, of the Building or Project becomes subject to a Taking, or if Landlord is required to pay any of the proceeds arising from a Taking to a Landlord’s Mortgagee, then Landlord may terminate this Lease by delivering written notice thereof to Tenant within 30 days after such Taking, and Basic Rent and Additional Rent shall be apportioned as of the date of such Taking. If Landlord does not so terminate this Lease, then this Lease will continue, but if any portion of the Premises has been taken, Basic Rent and Additional Rent shall abate as provided in the last sentence of Section 14.2.

 

14.4        Award. If any Taking occurs, then Landlord shall receive the entire award or other compensation for the Project and other improvements taken; however, Tenant may separately pursue a claim (to the extent it will not reduce Landlord’s award) against the condemnor for the value of Tenant’s personal property which Tenant is entitled to remove under this Lease, moving costs and loss of business.

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14.5        Restoration. In the event of any Taking of less than the whole of the Premises which does not result in a termination of this Lease, (a) Landlord, at its expense but only to the extent of the award actually received by Landlord pursuant to such Taking (after deducting any reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such Taking), shall proceed with reasonable diligence to repair, alter and restore the remaining parts of the affected Building and the Premises therein to the extent practicable, and (b) if requested by either party, Landlord and Tenant shall promptly execute an amendment to this Lease confirming the deletion from the Premises of the space subject to the Taking.

 

14.6        Waiver. Tenant waives the provisions of California Civil Code Procedure Section 1265.130 allowing Tenant to petition the superior court to terminate this Lease as a result of a partial taking. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, however, a regulatory action, ordinance or applicable Laws limiting or temporarily prohibiting Tenant’s right to enter or use the Premises or the Building shall not be construed as a Taking or appropriation hereunder and Tenant shall have no right to rent abatement as a result thereof.

 

15.           Fire or Other Casualty.

 

15.1        Repair Estimate. If the Premises or the Project are damaged by fire or other casualty (a “Casualty”), Landlord shall, within 90 days after such Casualty, deliver to Tenant a good faith estimate (the “Damage Notice”) of the time needed to repair the damage caused by such Casualty.

 

15.2        Tenant’s Rights. If the Premises are damaged by Casualty such that Tenant is prevented from conducting its business in the Premises in a manner reasonably comparable to that conducted immediately before such Casualty and Landlord estimates that the damage caused thereby for which Landlord is responsible to repair under this Lease pursuant to Section 15.4 below cannot be repaired within 270 days after the commencement of repairs (the “Repair Period”), then Tenant may terminate this Lease by delivering written notice to Landlord of its election to terminate within 30 days after the Damage Notice has been delivered to Tenant.

 

15.3        Landlord’s Rights. If a Casualty occurs and (a) Landlord estimates that the damage cannot be repaired within the Repair Period, (b) the damage exceeds 50% of the replacement cost thereof (excluding foundations and footings), as estimated by Landlord, and such damage occurs during the last two years of the Term, (c) regardless of the extent of damage, the damage is not fully covered by Landlord’s insurance policies or Landlord makes a good faith determination that restoring the damage would be uneconomical, or (d) Landlord is required to pay any insurance proceeds arising out of the Casualty to a Landlord’s Mortgagee, then, in the event of any of the foregoing, Landlord may terminate this Lease by giving written notice of its election to terminate within 30 days after the Damage Notice has been delivered to Tenant.

 

15.4        Repair Obligation. If neither party elects to terminate this Lease following a Casualty, then Landlord shall, within a reasonable time after such Casualty, begin to repair the Premises and shall proceed with reasonable diligence to restore the Premises to substantially the same condition as they existed immediately before such Casualty; however, Landlord shall not be required to repair or replace any improvements, alterations or betterments within the Premises (which shall be promptly and with due diligence repaired and restored by Tenant at Tenant’s sole cost and expense) or any furniture, equipment, trade fixtures or personal property of Tenant or others in the Premises or the Project, and Landlord’s obligation to repair or restore the Premises shall be limited to the extent of the insurance proceeds actually received by Landlord for the Casualty in question. If this Lease is terminated under the provisions of this Section 15, Landlord shall be entitled to the full proceeds of the insurance policies providing coverage for all alterations, improvements and betterments in the Premises (and, if Tenant has failed to maintain insurance on such items as required by this Lease, Tenant shall pay Landlord an amount equal to the proceeds Landlord would have received had Tenant maintained insurance on such items as required by this Lease).

 

15.5        Abatement of Rent. If the Premises are damaged by Casualty, Basic Rent and Additional Rent for the portion of the Premises rendered untenantable by the damage shall be abated on a reasonable basis from the date of damage until the earlier of (a) completion of Landlord’s repairs, (b) the date upon which completion of Landlord’s repairs would have occurred but for delays caused by Tenant Parties, or (c) the date of termination of this Lease by Landlord or Tenant as provided above, as the case may be, unless a Tenant Party caused such damage, in which case, Tenant shall continue to pay Basic Rent and Additional Rent without abatement (and in such event Tenant shall be liable to Landlord for the cost and expense of the repair and restoration of the Building or Project caused thereby to the extent such cost and expense is not covered by insurance proceeds).

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15.6         Waiver. Tenant hereby waives any and all rights under and benefits of Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Civil Code, or any similar or successor law, statute or ordinance now or hereinafter in effect.

 

16.           Personal Property Taxes. Tenant shall be liable for, and shall pay prior to delinquency, all taxes levied or assessed against personal property, furniture, fixtures, betterments, improvements, and alterations placed by any Tenant Party in the Premises or in or on the Building or Project. If any taxes for which Tenant is liable are levied or assessed against Landlord or Landlord’s property and Landlord elects to pay the same, or if the assessed value of Landlord’s property is increased by inclusion of such personal property, furniture, fixtures, betterments, improvements, and alterations and Landlord elects to pay the taxes based on such increase, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord, within 30 days following written request therefor, the part of such taxes for which Tenant is primarily liable hereunder; however, Landlord shall not pay such amount if Tenant notifies Landlord that it will contest the validity or amount of such taxes before Landlord makes such payment, and thereafter diligently proceeds with such contest in accordance with Law and if the non-payment thereof does not pose a threat of loss or seizure of the Project or interest of Landlord therein or impose any fee or penalty against Landlord.

 

17.           Events of Default. Each of the following occurrences shall be an “Event of Default”:

 

17.1        Payment Default. Tenant’s failure to pay Rent within three days after Landlord has delivered written notice to Tenant that the same is due; however, an Event of Default shall occur hereunder without any obligation of Landlord to give any notice if Tenant fails to pay Rent when due and, during the 12 month interval preceding such failure, Landlord has given Tenant written notice of failure to pay Rent on one or more occasions;

 

17.2        Abandonment. Tenant (a) abandons or vacates the Premises or any substantial portion thereof or (b) fails to continuously operate its business in the Premises. Tenant waives any right to notice Tenant may have under Section 1951.3 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the terms of this Section 17.2 being deemed such notice to Tenant as required by said Section 1951.3;

 

17.3        Estoppel; Subordination; Financial Reports. Tenant fails to provide any estoppel certificate, documentation regarding the subordination of this Lease or financial reports after Landlord’s written request therefor pursuant to Section 25.5, Section 12.1, and Section 25.19 respectively, and such failure shall continue for five days after Landlord’s written notice thereof to Tenant;

 

17.4         Insurance. Tenant fails to procure, maintain and deliver to Landlord evidence of the insurance policies and coverages as required under Section 11.1;

 

17.5        Mechanic’s Liens. Tenant fails to pay and release of record, or diligently contest and bond around, any mechanic’s or construction lien filed against the Premises or the Project for any work performed, materials furnished, or obligation incurred by or at the request of a Tenant Party, within the time and in the manner required by Section 8.4;

 

17.6        Other Defaults. Tenant’s failure to perform, comply with, or observe any agreement or obligation of Tenant under this Lease other than provided in this Section 17 and the continuance of such failure for a period of more than thirty (30) days after Landlord has delivered to Tenant written notice thereof; provided, however, that if the nature of Tenant’s default is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its cure, then Tenant shall commence such cure as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within said thirty (30) day period, and thereafter Tenant shall diligently prosecute such cure to completion (provided that completion shall be achieved within sixty (60) days); and

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17.7        Insolvency. The filing of a petition by or against Tenant (the term “Tenant” shall include, for the purpose of this Section 17.7, any guarantor of Tenant’s obligations hereunder) (a) in any bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding; (b) seeking any relief under any state or federal debtor relief law; (c) for the appointment of a liquidator or receiver for all or substantially all of Tenant’s property or for Tenant’s interest in this Lease; (d) for the reorganization or modification of Tenant’s capital structure; or (e) in any assignment for the benefit of creditors proceeding; however, if such a petition is filed against Tenant, then such filing shall not be an Event of Default unless Tenant fails to have the proceedings initiated by such petition dismissed within 90 days after the filing thereof.

 

18.          Remedies. Upon any Event of Default, Landlord may, in addition to all other rights and remedies afforded Landlord hereunder or by law or equity, take any one or more of the following actions:

 

18.1         Termination of Lease. Terminate this Lease and Tenant’s right to possession of the Premises provided by Section 1951.2 of the Civil Code of the State of California, or any successor code sections. Upon such termination, in addition to any other rights and remedies to which Landlord may be entitled under applicable law or at equity, Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant: (1) the worth at the time of award of the unpaid Rent and other amounts which had been earned at the time of termination, (2) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid Rent and other amounts that would have been earned after the date of termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such Rent loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; (3) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid Rent and other amounts for the balance of the Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such Rent loss that the Tenant proves could be reasonably avoided; (4) any other amount and court costs necessary to compensate Landlord for all detriment proximately caused by Tenant’s failure to perform Tenant’s obligations under this Lease or which, in the ordinary course of things, would be likely to result therefrom; and (5) any such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time to time under applicable Law. The “worth at the time of award” as used in (1) and (2) above shall be computed at the Default Rate (defined in Section 5 above). The “worth at the time of award” as used in (3) above shall be computed by discounting such amount at the Federal Discount Rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%). If this Lease provides for any periods during the Term during which Tenant is not required to pay Basic Rent or if Tenant otherwise receives a Rent concession, then upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Tenant shall owe to Landlord the full amount of such Basic Rent or value of such Rent concession, plus interest at the Default Rate, calculated from the date that such Basic Rent or Rent concession would have been payable;

 

18.2         Termination of Possession. Landlord shall have the remedy described in California Civil Code Section 1951.4 (“Landlord may continue this Lease in effect after Tenant’s breach and abandonment and recover Rent as it becomes due, if Tenant has the right to sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations”), or any successor code section. Accordingly, Landlord has the right to terminate Tenant’s right to possess the Premises without terminating this Lease by giving written notice thereof to Tenant, in which event Tenant shall pay to Landlord (a) all Rent and other amounts accrued hereunder to the date of termination of possession, (b) all amounts due from time to time under Section 19.1, and (c) all Rent and other net sums required hereunder to be paid by Tenant during the remainder of the Term, diminished by any net sums thereafter received by Landlord through reletting the Premises during such period, after deducting all costs incurred by Landlord in reletting the Premises. If Landlord elects to terminate Tenant’s right to possession without terminating this Lease, and to retake possession of the Premises (and Landlord shall have no duty to make such election), Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to relet the Premises as further described in Section 19.4 below. Landlord shall not be liable for, nor shall Tenant’s obligations hereunder be diminished because of, Landlord’s failure to relet the Premises or to collect rent due for such reletting.Tenant shall not be entitled to the excess of any consideration obtained by reletting over the Rent due hereunder. Reentry by Landlord in the Premises shall not affect Tenant’s obligations hereunder for the unexpired Term; rather, Landlord may, from time to time, bring an action against Tenant to collect amounts due by Tenant, without the necessity of Landlord’s waiting until the expiration of the Term. Unless Landlord delivers written notice to Tenant expressly stating that it has elected to terminate this Lease, all actions taken by Landlord to dispossess or exclude Tenant from the Premises shall be deemed to be taken under this Section 18.2. If Landlord elects to proceed under this Section 18.2, it may at any time elect to terminate this Lease under Section 18.1;

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18.3        Perform Acts on Behalf of Tenant. Perform any act Tenant is obligated to perform under the terms of this Lease (and may immediately enter upon the Premises in connection therewith if necessary) in Tenant’s name and on Tenant’s behalf, without being liable for any claim for damages therefor, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any expenses which Landlord may incur in thus effecting compliance with Tenant’s obligations under this Lease (including, but not limited to, collection costs and legal expenses), plus interest thereon at the Default Rate;

 

18.4         Intentionally Omitted.

 

18.5         Intentionally Omitted .

 

18.6         Replacement of Statutory Notice Requirements. When this Lease requires service of a notice, that notice shall replace rather than supplement any equivalent or similar statutory notice, including any notice required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor statute. When a statute requires service of a notice in a particular manner, service of that notice (or a similar notice required by this Lease) in the manner required by this Section 18.6 shall replace and satisfy the statutory service-of-notice procedures, including those required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162 or any similar or successor statute.

 

18.7         California Waivers. TENANT HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED BY SECTION 3275 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF CALIFORNIA AND BY SECTIONS 1174 (c) AND 1179 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE OF CALIFORNIA AND ANY AND ALL OTHER LAWS AND RULES OF LAW FROM TIME TO TIME IN EFFECT DURING THE TERM PROVIDING THAT TENANT SHALL HAVE ANY RIGHT TO REDEEM, REINSTATE OR RESTORE THIS LEASE FOLLOWING ITS TERMINATION BY REASON OF TENANT’S BREACH.

 

19.          Payment by Tenant; Non-Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Mitigation of Damage.

 

19.1        Payment by Tenant. Upon any Event of Default, Tenant shall pay to Landlord all amounts, costs, losses and/or expenses incurred, abated or foregone by Landlord (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in (a) obtaining possession of the Premises, (b) removing, storing and/or disposing of Tenant’s or any other occupant’s property, (c) repairing, restoring, altering, remodeling, or otherwise putting the Premises into the condition acceptable to a new tenant, (d) if Tenant is dispossessed of the Premises and this Lease is not terminated, reletting all or any part of the Premises (including brokerage commissions, cost of tenant finish work, and other costs incidental to such reletting), (e) performing Tenant’s obligations under this Lease which Tenant failed to perform, (f) enforcing, or advising Landlord of, its rights, remedies, and recourses arising out of the default, and (g) securing this Lease, including all commissions, allowances, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and if this Lease or any amendment hereto contains any abated Rent granted by Landlord as an inducement or concession to secure this Lease or amendment hereto, the full amount of all Rent so abated (and such abated amounts shall be payable immediately by Tenant to Landlord, without any obligation by Landlord to provide written notice thereof to Tenant, and Tenant’s right to any abated rent accruing following such Event of Default shall immediately terminate).

 

19.2        No Waiver. Landlord’s acceptance of Rent following an Event of Default shall not waive Landlord’s rights regarding such Event of Default. No waiver by Landlord of any violation or breach of any of the terms contained herein shall waive Landlord’s rights regarding any future violation of such term. Landlord’s acceptance of any partial payment of Rent shall not waive Landlord’s rights with regard to the remaining portion of the Rent that is due, regardless of any endorsement or other statement on any instrument delivered in payment of Rent or any writing delivered in connection therewith; accordingly, Landlord’s acceptance of a partial payment of Rent shall not constitute an accord and satisfaction of the full amount of the Rent that is due.

 

19.3        Cumulative Remedies. Any and all remedies set forth in this Lease: (a) shall be in addition to any and all other remedies Landlord may have at law or in equity, (b) shall be cumulative, and (c) may be pursued successively or concurrently as Landlord may elect. The exercise of any remedy by Landlord shall not be deemed an election of remedies or preclude Landlord from exercising any other remedies in the future. Additionally, Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, Landlord’s Mortgagee and their respective representatives and agents from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, causes of action, suits, judgments, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from Tenant’s failure to perform its obligations under this Lease.

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19.4        Mitigation of Damage. The parties agree any duty imposed by Law on Landlord to mitigate damages after a default by Tenant under this Lease shall be satisfied in full if Landlord uses reasonable efforts to lease the Premises to another tenant (a “Substitute Tenant”) in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Landlord shall have no obligation to solicit or entertain negotiations with any Substitute Tenant for the Premises until 30 days following the date upon which Landlord obtains full and complete possession of the Premises, including the relinquishment by Tenant of any claim to possession of the Premises by written notice from Tenant to Landlord; (b) Landlord shall not be obligated to lease or show the Premises on a priority basis or offer the Premises to any prospective tenant when other space in the Project is or soon will be available; (c) Landlord shall not be obligated to lease the Premises to a Substitute Tenant for less than the current fair market value of the Premises, as determined by Landlord in its sole discretion, nor will Landlord be obligated to enter into a new lease for the Premises under other terms and conditions that are unacceptable to Landlord under Landlord’s then-current leasing policies; (d) Landlord shall not be obligated to enter into a lease with a Substitute Tenant: (1) whose use would violate any restriction, covenant or requirement contained in the lease of another tenant in the Project; (2) whose use would adversely affect the reputation of the Project; (3) whose use would require any addition to or modification of the Premises or Project in order to comply with applicable Law, including building codes; (4) whose Tangible Net Worth is less than Tenant’s Tangible Net Worth as of the Lease Date or who does not have, in Landlord’s sole opinion, the creditworthiness to be an acceptable tenant; (5) that is a governmental entity, or quasi-governmental entity, or subdivision or agency thereof, or any other entity entitled to the defense of sovereign immunity or is otherwise prohibited by Section 9 of the Lease; (6) that does not meet Landlord’s reasonable standards for tenants of the Project or is otherwise incompatible with the character of the occupancy of the Project, as reasonably determined by Landlord; (7) whose use does not comply with the Permitted Use; (8) whose use or occupancy would result in an increase in the insurance premiums for the Project; or (9) whose use would result in utilization of more parking spaces on the Project in excess of the number previously utilized by Tenant; and (e) Landlord shall not be required to expend any amount of money to alter, remodel or otherwise make the Premises suitable for use by a Substitute Tenant unless: (1) Tenant pays any such amount to Landlord prior to Landlord’s execution of a lease with such Substitute Tenant (which payment shall not relieve Tenant of any amount it owes Landlord as a result of Tenant’s default under this Lease); or (2) Landlord, in Landlord’s sole discretion, determines any such expenditure is financially prudent in connection with entering into a lease with the Substitute Tenant.

 

20.           Landlord’s Lien. In addition to any statutory landlord’s lien, now or hereafter enacted, Tenant grants to Landlord, to secure performance of Tenant’s obligations hereunder, a security interest in all of the property situated in or upon, or used in connection with, the Premises or the Project, and all proceeds thereof (except merchandise sold in the ordinary course of business) (collectively, the “Collateral”), and the Collateral shall not be removed from the Premises or the Project without the prior written consent of Landlord until all obligations of Tenant have been fully performed. The Collateral includes specifically all furniture and all trade and other fixtures, and inventory, equipment, contract rights, accounts receivable and the proceeds thereof. For the purposes of this Section 20, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that all property located in the Premises is owned by Tenant. Upon the occurrence of a breach or default by Tenant, Landlord may, in addition to all other remedies, without notice or demand except as provided below, exercise the rights afforded to a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code of the state in which the Premises are located (the “UCC”). To the extent the UCC requires Landlord to give to Tenant notice of any act or event and such notice cannot be validly waived before a default occurs, then five-days’ prior written notice thereof shall be reasonable notice of the act or event. In order to perfect such security interest, Landlord may file any financing statement or other instrument necessary at Tenant’s expense at the state and county Uniform Commercial Code filing offices. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, during the Term, Landlord, in Landlord’s sole discretion, agrees to subordinate or waive any statutory lien Landlord may have on any of Tenant’s equipment, trade fixtures, furniture and other personal property located at the Premises to any lien granted by Tenant in the same, any such subordination agreement or waiver shall be on Landlord’s standard form of agreement, and Tenant shall be responsible for reimbursing Landlord for any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by Landlord in connection with such agreement. Such amount shall be due and payable upon Landlord’s written demand therefor.

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21.          Surrender of Premises. No act by Landlord shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Premises, and no agreement to accept a surrender of the Premises shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by Landlord. At the expiration or termination of this Lease or Tenant’s right to possess the Premises, Tenant shall (a)  deliver to Landlord the Premises broom-clean with all improvements located therein in good repair and condition (except for condemnation and Casualty damage not caused by Tenant, as to which Sections 14 and 15 shall control), free of any liens or encumbrances and free of Hazardous Materials placed on the Premises during the Term; (b) deliver to Landlord all keys to the Premises and all access cards to the Project (and shall reimburse Landlord for the then-current replacement cost charged by Landlord for all such keys and access cards that are not returned); (c) remove all trade fixtures, furniture (including demountable walls), and personal property placed in the Premises or elsewhere in the Project by a Tenant Party and equipment located in the Premises (but Tenant may not remove any such item which was paid for, in whole or in part, by Landlord unless Landlord requires such removal); (d) remove any and all cabling (including conduit) installed in the Premises or elsewhere in the Project by or on behalf of a Tenant Party, including all connections for such cabling, at Tenant’s sole cost or, if Landlord so elects, Landlord may perform such removal at Tenant’s sole cost, with the cost thereof to be paid to Landlord as Rent (Landlord will have the right, however, upon notice to Tenant, given prior to the expiration or earlier termination of the Term, to require Tenant to abandon and leave in place, without additional payment to Tenant or credit against Rent, any and all such cabling [including conduit], whether located in the Premises or elsewhere in the Project, and if Landlord so elects, Tenant covenants that such cabling shall be left in a neat and safe condition in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Laws, including the National Electric Code or any successor statute, and shall be terminated at both ends of a connector, properly labeled at each end and in each electrical closet and junction box); and (e) unless otherwise notified in writing by Landlord, remove alterations, additions, improvements, and Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment and restore the Premises, Building and/or Project, as applicable, to an good condition and in any event no less than their conditions existing immediately prior to the installation of such alterations, additions, improvements, and Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment; however, Tenant shall not remove any addition or improvement to the Premises or the Project if Landlord has specifically agreed in writing that the improvement or addition in question shall not be removed. Tenant shall repair all damage caused by the removal of the items described above. If Tenant fails to remove any property, including any of the property described above, Landlord may, at Landlord’s option, (1) deem such items to have been abandoned by Tenant, the title thereof shall immediately pass to Landlord at no cost to Landlord, and such items may be appropriated, sold, stored, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of by Landlord without notice to Tenant and without any obligation to account for such items; any such disposition shall not be considered a strict foreclosure or other exercise of Landlord’s rights in respect of the security interest granted hereunder or otherwise, (2) remove such items, perform any work required to be performed by Tenant hereunder, and repair all damage caused by such work, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any expenses which Landlord may incur in effecting compliance with Tenant’s obligations hereunder (including collection costs and attorneys’ fees), plus interest thereon at the Default Rate, or (3) elect any of the actions described in clauses (1) and (2) above as Landlord may elect in its sole discretion. Tenant shall give written notice to Landlord at least thirty (30) days prior to vacating the Premises and shall meet with Landlord for a joint inspection of the Premises at the time of vacating, but nothing contained herein shall be construed as an extension of the Term or as a consent by Landlord to any holding over by Tenant. In the event of Tenant’s failure to give such notice or participate in such joint inspection, Landlord’s inspection at or after Tenant’s vacating the Premises shall conclusively be deemed correct for purposes of determining Tenant’s responsibility for repairs and restoration. Any delay caused by Tenant’s failure to carry out its obligations under this Section 21 beyond the Term hereof, shall constitute unlawful and illegal possession of Premises under this Lease. The provisions of this Section 21 shall survive the end of the Term.

 

22.           Holding Over. If Tenant fails to vacate the Premises at the end of the Term, then Tenant shall be a tenant at sufferance whether or not Landlord accepts any rent from Tenant or any other person while Tenant remains in possession of the Premises following the expiration or earlier termination of the Term. If Tenant shall retain possession of the Premises or any portion thereof without Landlord’s consent following the expiration of this Lease or sooner termination for any reason, then in addition to all other damages and remedies to which Landlord may be entitled for such holding over, (a) Tenant shall pay 150% of the Rent payable during the last month of the Term, and (b) Tenant shall otherwise continue to be subject to all of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease. The provisions of this Section 22 shall not be deemed to limit or constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord provided herein or at law. In addition to the payment of the amounts provided above, if Tenant fails to vacate the Premises within fifteen (15) days after Landlord notifies Tenant that Landlord has entered into a lease for the Premises or has received a bona fide offer to lease the Premises, and that Landlord will be unable to deliver possession, or perform improvements, due to Tenant’s holdover, then Tenant shall be liable to Landlord for all damages, including, without limitation, consequential damages, that Landlord suffers from the holdover. The provisions of this Section 22 shall survive any expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

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23.           Certain Rights Reserved by Landlord. Landlord shall have the following rights so long as such rights do not unreasonably interfere with Tenant’s use and enjoyment of the Premises for the Permitted Use:

 

23.1        Building Operations. To decorate and to make inspections, repairs, alterations, additions, changes, or improvements, whether structural or otherwise, in and about the Project, or any part thereof; to enter upon the Premises (after giving Tenant reasonable notice thereof, which may be verbal notice, except in cases of real or apparent emergency, in which case no notice shall be required) and, during the continuance of any such work, to temporarily close doors, entryways, public space, and corridors in the Building; to interrupt or temporarily suspend Building services and facilities; to change the name of the Building; and to change the arrangement and location of entrances or passageways, doors, and doorways, corridors, elevators, stairs, restrooms, or other public parts of the Building;

 

23.2        Security. To take such reasonable measures as Landlord deems advisable for the security of the Building and its occupants; evacuating the Building for cause, suspected cause, or for drill purposes; temporarily denying access to the Building (Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be responsible for providing adequate security for its use of the Premises, the Building and the Project and that Landlord shall have no obligation or liability with respect thereto, except to the extent if any that Landlord has specifically agreed elsewhere in this Lease to provide the same);

 

23.3        Prospective Purchasers and Lenders. Upon reasonable prior notice at least 24 hours (which notice may be verbal) to Tenant, to enter the Premises at all reasonable hours to show the Premises to prospective partners, investors, purchasers or lenders; and

 

23.4        Prospective Tenants. At any time during the last 12 months of the Term (or earlier if Tenant has notified Landlord in writing that it does not desire to extend the Term) upon reasonable prior notice at least 24 hours (which notice may be verbal) to Tenant, or at any time following the occurrence of an Event of Default, to enter the Premises at all reasonable hours to show the Premises to prospective tenants.

 

In exercising the foregoing rights in this Section 23, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize any interference with Tenant’s occupancy of the Premises.

 

24.           Intentionally Omitted.

 

25.           Miscellaneous.

 

25.1        Landlord Transfer. Landlord may transfer any portion of the Project and any of its rights under this Lease. If Landlord assigns its rights under this Lease, then Landlord shall thereby be released from any further obligations hereunder arising after the date of transfer, provided that the assignee assumes in writing Landlord’s obligations hereunder arising from and after the transfer date.

 

25.2        Landlord’s Liability. The liability of Landlord (and its successors, partners, shareholders or members) to Tenant (or any person or entity claiming by, through or under Tenant) for any default by Landlord under the terms of this Lease or any matter relating to or arising out of the occupancy or use of the Premises and/or other areas of the Building, Project or any related complex shall be limited to Tenant’s actual direct, but not consequential, damages therefor and shall be recoverable only from the amount which is equal to the interest of Landlord in the Building. Further, Landlord (Landlord’s successors, partners, shareholders or members) shall not be personally liable for any deficiency. The provisions of this Section shall survive any expiration or termination of this Lease. Landlord and its agents, employees and contractors shall not be liable for, and Tenant hereby waives all claims against such parties for losses resulting from an interruption of Tenant’s business, or any person claiming through Tenant, resulting from any accident or occurrence in or upon the Premises or the Project from any cause whatsoever, including without limitation, damage caused in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by the negligence of Landlord or its agents, employees or contractors. At any time when there is outstanding a mortgage, deed of trust or similar security instrument covering Landlord’s interest in the Premises, Tenant may not exercise any remedies for default by Landlord hereunder unless and until the holder of the indebtedness secured by such mortgage, deed of trust or similar security instrument shall have received written notice of such default and a reasonable time for curing such default shall thereafter have elapsed.

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25.3         Force Majeure. Time is of the essence with respect to all provisions of this Lease, except that whenever a period of time is herein prescribed for action to be taken by Landlord or Tenant, Landlord or Tenant, as applicable shall not be liable or responsible for and there shall be excluded from the computation of any such period of time, any delays due to strikes, riots, acts of God, pandemics, shortages of labor or materials, war, governmental laws, regulations or restrictions or any other cause of any kind whatsoever which are beyond the reasonable control of Landlord or Tenant, as applicable (each a “Force Majeure Event”). The provisions of this Section shall not operate to excuse Tenant from prompt payment of Rent or any other payments required by the terms of this Lease and shall not extend the Term. Delays or failures to perform resulting from lack of funds shall not be deemed a Force Majeure Event.

 

25.4        Brokerage. Neither Landlord nor Tenant has dealt with any broker or agent in connection with the negotiation or execution of this Lease, other than the Broker(s), if any, set forth in the basic Lease Information, whose commissions shall be paid pursuant to separate written agreement(s). Tenant and Landlord shall each indemnify the other against all costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees, liens and other liability for commissions or other compensation claimed by any other broker or agent claiming the same by, through or under the indemnifying party.

 

25.5        Estoppel Certificates. From time to time, Tenant shall furnish to any party designated by Landlord, within ten (10) business days after Landlord has made a request therefor, a certificate signed by Tenant confirming and containing such factual certifications and representations as to this Lease as Landlord may reasonably request. Unless otherwise required by Landlord’s Mortgagee or a prospective purchaser or mortgagee of the Project, the initial form of estoppel certificate to be signed by Tenant is attached hereto as Exhibit E. If Tenant does not deliver to Landlord the certificate signed by Tenant within such required time period, such failure shall constitute an Event of Default by Tenant without notice and opportunity to cure and Landlord, Landlord’s Mortgagee and any prospective purchaser or mortgagee, may conclusively presume and rely upon the following facts: (a) this Lease is in full force and effect; (b) the terms and provisions of this Lease have not been changed except as otherwise represented by Landlord; (c) not more than one monthly installment of Basic Rent and other charges have been paid in advance; (d) there are no claims against Landlord nor any defenses or rights of offset against collection of Rent or other charges; and (e) Landlord is not in default under this Lease. In such event, Tenant shall be estopped from denying the truth of the presumed facts.

 

25.6        Notices. All notices and other communications given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing and shall be (a) mailed by first class, United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified, with return receipt requested, and addressed to the parties hereto at the address specified in the Basic Lease Information, (b) hand-delivered to the intended addressee, or (c) sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier service. The parties hereto may change their addresses by giving notice thereof to the other in conformity with this provision.

 

25.7        Severability. If any clause or provision of this Lease is illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws, then the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected thereby and in lieu of such clause or provision, there shall be added as a part of this Lease a clause or provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable clause or provision as may be possible and be legal, valid, and enforceable.

 

25.8        Amendments; Binding Effect; No Electronic Records. This Lease may not be amended except by instrument in writing signed by Landlord and Tenant. No provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord unless such waiver is in writing signed by Landlord, and no custom or practice which may evolve between the parties in the administration of the terms hereof shall waive or diminish the right of Landlord to insist upon the performance by Tenant in strict accordance with the terms hereof. Landlord and Tenant hereby agree not to conduct the transactions or communications contemplated by this Lease by electronic means, except by electronic signatures as specifically set forth in Section 25.9; nor shall the use of the phrase “in writing” or the word “written” be construed to include electronic communications except by electronic signatures as specifically set forth in Section 25.9. The terms and conditions contained in this Lease shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, and upon their respective successors in interest and legal representatives, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. This Lease is for the sole benefit of Landlord and Tenant, and, other than Landlord’s Mortgagee, no third party shall be deemed a third party beneficiary hereof.

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25.9        Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of such counterparts shall constitute one Lease. Execution copies of this Lease may be delivered by facsimile or email, and the parties hereto agree to accept and be bound by facsimile signatures or scanned signatures transmitted via email hereto, which signatures shall be considered as original signatures with the transmitted Lease having the same binding effect as an original signature on an original Lease. At the request of either party, any facsimile document or scanned document transmitted via email is to be re-executed in original form by the party who executed the original facsimile document or scanned document. Neither party may raise the use of a facsimile machine or scanned document or the fact that any signature was transmitted through the use of a facsimile machine or email as a defense to the enforcement of this Lease. In addition, the parties agree that this Lease may be signed using electronic signature technology (e.g., via Docusign or similar electronic signature technology), and that such signed electronic record shall be valid and as effective to bind the party so signing as a paper copy bearing such party’s hand-written signature. The parties further consent and agree that (1) to the extent a party signs this document using electronic signature technology, by clicking “sign”, such party is signing this Lease electronically, and (2) the electronic signatures appearing on this Lease shall be treated, for purposes of validity, enforceability and admissibility, the same as hand written signatures

 

25.10      Quiet Enjoyment. Provided Tenant has performed all of its obligations hereunder, Tenant shall peaceably and quietly hold and enjoy the Premises for the Term, without hindrance from Landlord or any party claiming by, through or under Landlord, but not otherwise, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease and all matters of record as of the date of this Lease which are applicable to the Premises. Landlord shall not be liable for any hindrance, interruption, interference or disturbance by other tenants or third persons, nor shall Tenant be released from any obligations under this Lease because of such hindrance, interruption, interference or disturbance.

 

25.11      No Merger. There shall be no merger of the leasehold estate hereby created with the fee estate in the Premises or any part thereof if the same person acquires or holds, directly or indirectly, this Lease or any interest in this Lease and the fee estate in the leasehold Premises or any interest in such fee estate.

 

25.12       No Offer. The submission of this Lease to Tenant shall not be construed as an offer, and Tenant shall not have any rights under this Lease unless Landlord executes a copy of this Lease and delivers it to Tenant.

 

25.13       Entire Agreement. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all verbal statements and prior writings relating thereto. Except for those set forth in this Lease, no representations, warranties, or agreements have been made by Landlord or Tenant to the other with respect to this Lease or the obligations of Landlord or Tenant in connection therewith. Except as otherwise provided herein, no subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Lease shall be binding unless in writing and signed by Landlord and Tenant. The normal rule of construction that any ambiguities be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply to the interpretation of this Lease or any exhibits or amendments hereto.

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25.14      Waivers. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TENANT (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND ITS RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND SUBTENANTS) AND LANDLORD EACH, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL, KNOWINGLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION OR TO HAVE A JURY PARTICIPATE IN RESOLVING ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR WITH RESPECT TO THIS LEASE OR ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT EXECUTED OR DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED HERETO. Tenant hereby waives and agrees not to pursue or claim any excuse or offset to Tenant’s obligations under this Lease based on the doctrines of impossibility, impracticality, frustration of contract, frustration of purpose, or other similar legal principles. IF THE JURY WAIVER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 25.14 ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW, THEN THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY. IT IS THE DESIRE AND INTENTION OF THE PARTIES TO AGREE UPON A MECHANISM AND PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH CONTROVERSIES AND DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THIS LEASE OR RELATED TO THE PREMISES WILL BE RESOLVED IN A PROMPT AND EXPEDITIOUS MANNER. ACCORDINGLY, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO ACTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL OR FORCIBLE DETAINER OR WITH RESPECT TO THE PREJUDGMENT REMEDY OF ATTACHMENT, ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER PARTY HERETO AGAINST THE OTHER (AND/OR AGAINST ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATED ENTITIES) ON ANY MATTERS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS LEASE, TENANT’S USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE PREMISES AND/OR ANY CLAIM OF INJURY OR DAMAGE, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE HEARD AND RESOLVED BY A REFEREE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, SECTIONS 638 — 645.1, INCLUSIVE (AS SAME MAY BE AMENDED, OR ANY SUCCESSOR STATUTE(S) THERETO) (THE “REFEREE SECTIONS”). ANY FEE TO INITIATE THE JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND ALL FEES CHARGED AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE REFEREE SHALL BE PAID BY THE PARTY INITIATING SUCH PROCEDURE (EXCEPT THAT IF A REPORTER IS REQUESTED BY EITHER PARTY, THEN A REPORTER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL PROCEEDINGS WHERE REQUESTED AND THE FEES OF SUCH REPORTER – EXCEPT FOR COPIES ORDERED BY THE OTHER PARTIES – SHALL BE BORNE BY THE PARTY REQUESTING THE REPORTER); PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT ALLOCATION OF THE COSTS AND FEES, INCLUDING ANY INITIATION FEE, OF SUCH PROCEEDING SHALL BE ULTIMATELY DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTORNEYS’ FEES PROVISIONS OF THIS LEASE. THE VENUE OF THE PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED. WITHIN 10 DAYS OF RECEIPT BY ANY PARTY OF A WRITTEN REQUEST TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION 25.14, THE PARTIES SHALL AGREE UPON A SINGLE REFEREE WHO SHALL TRY ALL ISSUES, WHETHER OF FACT OR LAW, AND REPORT A FINDING AND JUDGMENT ON SUCH ISSUES AS REQUIRED BY THE REFEREE SECTIONS. IF THE PARTIES ARE UNABLE TO AGREE UPON A REFEREE WITHIN SUCH 10 DAY PERIOD, THEN ANY PARTY MAY THEREAFTER FILE A LAWSUIT IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTMENT OF A REFEREE UNDER THE REFEREE SECTIONS. IF THE REFEREE IS APPOINTED BY THE COURT, THE REFEREE SHALL BE A NEUTRAL AND IMPARTIAL RETIRED JUDGE WITH SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE IN THE RELEVANT MATTERS TO BE DETERMINED, FROM JAMS/ENDISPUTE, INC., THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION OR SIMILAR MEDIATION/ARBITRATION ENTITY. THE PROPOSED REFEREE MAY BE CHALLENGED BY ANY PARTY FOR ANY OF THE GROUNDS LISTED IN THE REFEREE SECTIONS. THE REFEREE SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO DECIDE ALL ISSUES OF FACT AND LAW AND REPORT HIS OR HER DECISION ON SUCH ISSUES, AND TO ISSUE ALL RECOGNIZED REMEDIES AVAILABLE AT LAW OR IN EQUITY FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION THAT IS BEFORE THE REFEREE, INCLUDING AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS LEASE. THE REFEREE SHALL NOT, HOWEVER, HAVE THE POWER TO AWARD PUNITIVE DAMAGES, NOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHICH ARE NOT PERMITTED BY THE EXPRESS PROVISIONS OF THIS LEASE, AND THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO RECOVER ANY SUCH DAMAGES. THE PARTIES SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CONDUCT ALL DISCOVERY AS PROVIDED IN THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, AND THE REFEREE SHALL OVERSEE DISCOVERY AND MAY ENFORCE ALL DISCOVERY ORDERS IN THE SAME MANNER AS ANY TRIAL COURT JUDGE, WITH RIGHTS TO REGULATE DISCOVERY AND TO ISSUE AND ENFORCE SUBPOENAS, PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND OTHER LIMITATIONS ON DISCOVERY AVAILABLE UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW. THE REFERENCE PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAW (INCLUDING THE RULES OF EVIDENCE), AND IN ALL REGARDS, THE REFEREE SHALL FOLLOW CALIFORNIA LAW APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF THE REFERENCE PROCEEDING. THE PARTIES SHALL PROMPTLY AND DILIGENTLY COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND THE REFEREE, AND SHALL PERFORM SUCH ACTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A PROMPT AND EXPEDITIOUS RESOLUTION OF THE DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION 25.14. IN THIS REGARD, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE PARTIES AND THE REFEREE SHALL USE BEST EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT (A) DISCOVERY BE CONDUCTED FOR A PERIOD NO LONGER THAN 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE THE REFEREE IS APPOINTED, EXCLUDING MOTIONS REGARDING DISCOVERY, AND (B) A TRIAL DATE BE SET WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF THE DATE THE REFEREE IS APPOINTED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 644 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, THE DECISION OF THE REFEREE UPON THE WHOLE ISSUE MUST STAND AS THE DECISION OF THE COURT, AND UPON THE FILING OF THE STATEMENT OF DECISION WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT, OR WITH THE JUDGE IF THERE IS NO CLERK, JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED THEREON IN THE SAME MANNER AS IF THE ACTION HAD BEEN TRIED BY THE COURT. ANY DECISION OF THE REFEREE AND/OR JUDGMENT OR OTHER ORDER ENTERED THEREON SHALL BE APPEALABLE TO THE SAME EXTENT AND IN THE SAME MANNER THAT SUCH DECISION, JUDGMENT, OR ORDER WOULD BE APPEALABLE IF RENDERED BY A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT IN WHICH VENUE IS PROPER HEREUNDER. THE REFEREE SHALL IN HIS/HER STATEMENT OF DECISION SET FORTH HIS/HER FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW. THE PARTIES INTEND THIS GENERAL REFERENCE AGREEMENT TO BE SPECIFICALLY ENFORCEABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION 25.14 SHALL PREJUDICE THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY TO OBTAIN PROVISIONAL RELIEF OR OTHER EQUITABLE REMEDIES FROM A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AS SHALL OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE UNDER THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND/OR APPLICABLE COURT RULES.

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25.15       Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Premises are located. The proper place of venue to enforce this Lease will be the county or district in which the Premises are located. In any legal proceeding regarding this Lease, including enforcement of any judgments, Tenant irrevocably and unconditionally (a) submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of law in the county or district in which the Premises are located; (b) accepts the venue of such courts and waives and agrees not to plead any objection thereto; and (c) agrees that (1) service of process may be effected at the address specified for Tenant in the Lease, or at such other address of which Landlord has been properly notified in writing, and (2) nothing herein will affect Landlord’s right to effect service of process in any other manner permitted by applicable law.

 

25.16      Recording. Tenant shall not record this Lease or any memorandum of this Lease without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent may be withheld or denied in the sole and absolute discretion of Landlord, and any recordation by Tenant shall be a material breach of this Lease. Tenant grants to Landlord a power of attorney to execute and record a release releasing any such recorded instrument of record that was recorded without the prior written consent of Landlord, which power is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable.

 

25.17       Water or Mold Notification. To the extent Tenant or its agents or employees discover any water leakage, water damage or mold in or about the Premises or Project, Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord thereof in writing.

 

25.18       Joint and Several Liability. If Tenant consists of more than one party (or if Tenant permits any other party to occupy the Premises), each such party shall be jointly and severally liable for Tenant’s obligations under this Lease. All unperformed obligations of Tenant hereunder not fully performed at the end of the Term shall survive the end of the Term, including payment obligations with respect to Rent and all obligations concerning the condition and repair of the Premises.

 

25.19      Financial Reports. If Tenant is an entity that is domiciled in the United States of America, and whose securities are funded through a public securities exchange subject to regulation by the United States of America publicly traded over exchanges based in the United States and whose financial statements are readily available at no cost to Landlord, the terms of this Section 25.19 shall not apply. Otherwise, within 10 days after Landlord’s request, Tenant will furnish Tenant’s most recent audited financial statements (including any notes to them) to Landlord, or, if no such audited statements have been prepared, such other financial statements (and notes to them) as may have been prepared by an independent certified public accountant or, failing those, Tenant’s internally prepared financial statements. Tenant will discuss its financial statements with Landlord and, following the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder, will give Landlord access to Tenant’s books and records in order to enable Landlord to verify the financial statements. Landlord will not disclose any aspect of Tenant’s financial statements that Tenant designates to Landlord as confidential except (a) to Landlord’s Mortgagee or prospective mortgagees or purchasers of the Building, (b) in litigation between Landlord and Tenant, and/or (c) if required by Law or court order. Tenant shall not be required to deliver the financial statements required under this Section 25.19 more than once in any 12-month period unless requested by Landlord’s Mortgagee, partner or investor or a prospective partner or investor, or buyer or lender of the Building or an Event of Default occurs. 

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25.20       Intentionally Omitted.

 

25.21       Telecommunications. Tenant and its telecommunications companies, including local exchange telecommunications companies and alternative access vendor services companies, shall have no right of access to and within the Building, for the installation and operation of telecommunications systems, including voice, video, data, Internet, and any other services provided over wire, fiber optic, microwave, wireless, and any other transmission systems (“Telecommunications Services”), for part or all of Tenant’s telecommunications within the Building and from the Building to any other location unless Landlord has previously reviewed and approved all plans, specifications and contracts pertaining to telecommunication service entry points, and any documents to which Landlord is a party or which may encumber the Project, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. All providers of Telecommunications Services shall be required to comply with the rules and regulations of the Project, applicable Laws and Landlord’s policies and practices for the Project, and shall be required, at Landlord’s election, to enter into a license agreement with Landlord to confirm and approve items such as, without limitation, the proposed location (and labeling requirements) of wiring, cabling, fiber lines, points of demarcation, entry into the Project, insurance requirements and the like, all at no cost to Landlord. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord shall not be required to provide or arrange for any Telecommunications Services and that Landlord shall have no liability to any Tenant Party in connection with the installation, operation or maintenance of Telecommunications Services or any equipment or facilities relating thereto. Tenant, at its cost and for its own account, shall be solely responsible for obtaining all Telecommunications Services.

 

25.22      Confidentiality. Tenant acknowledges that the terms and conditions of this Lease are to remain confidential for Landlord’s benefit, and may not be disclosed by Tenant to anyone, by any manner or means, directly or indirectly, without Landlord’s prior written consent; however, Tenant may disclose the terms and conditions of this Lease to its attorneys, accountants, employees and existing or prospective financial partners, or if required by Law or court order, provided all parties to whom Tenant is permitted hereunder to disclose such terms and conditions are advised by Tenant of the confidential nature of such terms and conditions and agree to maintain the confidentiality thereof (in each case, prior to disclosure). Tenant shall be liable for any unauthorized disclosures made in violation of this Section by Tenant or by any entity or individual to whom the terms of and conditions of this Lease were disclosed or made available by Tenant. The consent by Landlord to any disclosures shall not be deemed to be a waiver on the part of Landlord of any prohibition against any future disclosure.

 

25.23       Authority. Tenant (if a corporation, partnership or other business entity) hereby represents and warrants to Landlord that Tenant is and will remain during the Term a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in the state in which the Premises are located, that Tenant has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Lease, and that each person signing on behalf of Tenant is authorized to do so. Landlord hereby represents and warrants to Tenant that Landlord is a duly formed and existing entity qualified to do business in the state in which the Premises are located, that Landlord has full right and authority to execute and deliver this Lease, and that each person signing on behalf of Landlord is authorized to do so.

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25.24      Hazardous Materials. The term “Hazardous Materials” means any hazardous, explosive, radioactive or toxic substance, material or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local, state or federal governmental authority or agency, including, without limitation, any material or substance which is (i) defined or listed as a “hazardous waste,” “extremely hazardous waste,” “restricted hazardous waste,” “hazardous substance,” “hazardous material,” “pollutant” or “contaminant” under any Law, (ii) petroleum or petroleum derivative, (iii) a flammable explosive, (iv) a radioactive material or waste, (v) a polychlorinated biphenyl, (vi) asbestos or asbestos containing material, (vii) infectious waste, or (viii) a carcinogen. No Tenant Party shall use, generate, store, manufacture, transport (collectively, “Handle”) or Release (defined below), or permit the use, generation, storage, manufacture, transport or Release of Hazardous Materials on or about the Premises or the Project without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent Landlord may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion. As used herein, “Release” means depositing, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping or disposing. If any Tenant Party breaches its obligations under this Section Error! Reference source not found., Landlord may immediately take any and all action reasonably appropriate to remedy the same, including taking all appropriate action to clean up or remediate any contamination resulting from such Tenant Party’s use, generation, storage or disposal of Hazardous Materials. Tenant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Landlord and its representatives and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, causes of action, suits, judgments, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and cost of clean up and remediation) arising from any Tenant Party’s failure to comply with the provisions of this Section Error! Reference source not found.. Landlord shall have the right at all reasonable times and if Landlord determines in good faith that Tenant may not be in compliance with this Section 25.24 to inspect the Premises and to conduct tests and investigations to determine whether Tenant is in compliance with the foregoing provisions, the costs of all such inspections, tests and investigations to be borne by Tenant. Neither the consent by Landlord to the use, generation, storage, release or disposal of Hazardous Materials nor the strict compliance by Tenant with all laws pertaining to Hazardous Materials shall excuse Tenant from Tenant’s obligation of indemnification pursuant to this Section 25.24. The indemnity contained in this Section 25.24 is intended to allocate responsibility between Landlord and Tenant under environmental Laws and shall survive termination or expiration of this Lease. Prior to Tenant (and at least five (5) days prior to any assignee or any subtenant of Tenant) taking possession of any part of the Premises, and on each anniversary of the Term Commencement Date (each such date is hereinafter referred to as a “Disclosure Date”), until and including the first Disclosure Date occurring after the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, Tenant shall disclose to Landlord in writing the names and amounts of all Hazardous Materials, or any combination thereof, which were Handled on, in, under or about the Premises or Project for the twelve (12) month period prior to such Disclosure Date, or which Tenant intends to Handle on, under or about the Premises during the twelve (12) month period following the Disclosure Date by executing and delivering to Landlord a “Hazardous Materials Questionnaire”, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H (as updated and modified by Landlord, from time to time). Tenant’s disclosure obligations under this Section 25.24 shall include a requirement that, to the extent any information contained in a Hazardous Materials Questionnaire previously delivered by Tenant shall become inaccurate in any material respect, Tenant shall immediately deliver to Landlord a new updated Hazardous Materials Questionnaire. If any Hazardous Materials shall be released into the environment comprising or surrounding the Project in connection with the acts, omissions or operations of Tenant or any Tenant Party, Tenant shall at its sole expense promptly prepare a remediation plan therefor consistent with applicable Laws and recommended industry practices (and approved by Landlord and all governmental agencies having jurisdiction) to fully remediate such release, and thereafter shall prosecute the remediation plan so approved to completion with all reasonable diligence and to the satisfaction of Landlord and applicable governmental agencies. If any Hazardous Materials are Handled in, under, on or about the Premises during the Term, or if Landlord determines in good faith that any release of any Hazardous Material or violation of Law may have occurred in, on, under or about the Premises during the Term, Landlord may require Tenant to at Tenant’s sole expense, (i) retain a qualified environmental consultant reasonably satisfactory to Landlord to conduct a reasonable investigation (an “Environmental Assessment”) of a nature and scope reasonably approved in writing in advance by Landlord with respect to the existence of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or about the Premises and providing a review of all Hazardous Materials activities of Tenant and the Tenant Parties, and (ii) provide to Landlord a reasonably detailed, written report, prepared in accordance with the institutional real estate standards, of the Environmental Assessment.

 

25.25       List of Exhibits. All exhibits and attachments attached hereto are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

Exhibit A - Outline of Premises
Exhibit B - Building Rules and Regulations
Exhibit C - Work Letter
Exhibit D - Form of Confirmation of Commencement Date Letter
Exhibit E - Form of Tenant Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit F - Parking
Exhibit G - Generator Area
Exhibit H - Hazardous Materials Questionnaire

 

25.26       Prohibited Persons and Transactions. Tenant represents and warrants that neither Tenant nor any of its affiliates, nor any of their respective partners, members, shareholders or other equity owners, and none of their respective employees, officers, directors, representatives or agents is, nor will they become, a person or entity with whom U.S. persons or entities are restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) of the Department of the Treasury (including those named on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List) or under any statute, executive order (including the September 24, 2001, Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental action and is not and will not Transfer this Lease to, contract with or otherwise engage in any dealings or transactions or be otherwise associated with such persons or entities. If the foregoing representation is untrue at any time during the Term, an Event of Default will be deemed to have occurred, without the necessity of notice to Tenant.

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25.27       Common Area Amenities. In addition to the Premises, so long as Tenant leases from Landlord any portions of the Project, Tenant shall have a right to the nonexclusive use of the common areas of the Project that may be, from time to time, be designated by Landlord for the use, enjoyment and benefit of all tenants of the Project and their employees (collectively, the “Common Area Amenities”), it being expressly understood and agreed that Landlord shall not be obligated to provide any Common Area Amenities, unless otherwise specifically provided elsewhere in this Lease. From time to time, as each of the Common Area Amenities are made available to Tenant, if any, the number of rentable square feet in the Premises shall increase to reflect Tenant’s Proportionate Share of the rentable square feet attributable to the Common Area Amenities that are available at such time. As a condition to Tenant’s right to use any Common Area Amenities, Landlord may, at its discretion, require Tenant and its employees, officers, directors, and partners to execute certain other documents, including, without limitation, a license agreement and a waiver of claims and indemnity agreement, prior to granting such individuals access to certain of the Common Area Amenities. Landlord shall have the right to remove or alter the size and location of such Common Area Amenities and the type of equipment provided, and Tenant shall be responsible for the cost of any special services related to Tenant’s use of the Common Area Amenities. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Tenant’s and any Tenant Party’s use of the Common Area Amenities is voluntary and, in consideration of the use of the Common Area Amenities, shall be undertaken by Tenant and such Tenant Party at its sole risk. Neither Landlord nor Landlord’s officers, directors, managers, servants, agents and/or employees (collectively, the “Released Parties”) shall be liable for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or connected with Tenant’s and any Tenant Party’s use of the Common Area Amenities and their facilities and services. TENANT DOES HEREBY EXPRESSLY FOREVER WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM ALL SUCH CLAIMS, DEMANDS, INJURIES, DAMAGES, ACTIONS AND/OR CAUSES OF ACTION, INCLUDING LIABILITY FROM ALL ACTS OF ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, INCLUDING SOLE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES. The waivers contained in this Section 25.27 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

 

25.28       UBTI. Landlord and Tenant agree that all Rent payable by Tenant to Landlord shall qualify as “rents from real property” within the meaning of both Sections 512(b)(3) and 856(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Regulations”). In the event that Landlord, in its sole and absolute discretion, determines that there is any risk that all or part of any Rent shall not qualify as “rents from real property” for the purposes of Sections 512(b)(3) or 856(d) of the Code and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, Tenant agrees (a) to cooperate with Landlord by entering into such amendment or amendments as Landlord deems necessary to qualify all Rents as “rents from real property,” and (b) to permit an assignment of this Lease; provided, however, that any adjustments required pursuant to this Section 25.28 shall be made so as to produce the equivalent Rent (in economic terms) payable prior to such adjustment.

 

25.29      Cross Default. A default or event of default (beyond any applicable notice, grace and cure periods) under any other written agreement between Landlord or Landlord’s Affiliate and Tenant shall constitute an Event of Default under this Lease, and any Event of Default under this Lease shall constitute a default or event of default under such other written agreement between Landlord or Landlord’s Affiliate and Tenant (without any obligation to give Tenant any notice or opportunity to cure period thereunder).

 

25.30      Reserved Rights. This Lease does not grant any rights to light or air over or about the Project. Landlord excepts and reserves exclusively for itself the use of: (a) roofs, (b) telephone, electrical and janitorial closets, (c) equipment rooms, Building risers or similar areas that are used by Landlord for the provision of Building services, (d) rights to the land and improvements below the floor of the Premises, (e) the improvements and air rights above the ceiling of the Premises, (f) the improvements and air rights outside the demising walls of the Premises, (g) the areas within the Premises used for the installation of utility lines and other installations serving occupants of the Project, and (h) any other areas designated from time to time by Landlord as service areas of the Project. Tenant shall not have the right to install or operate any equipment producing radio frequencies, electrical or electromagnetic output or other signals, noise or emissions in or from the Project without the prior written consent of Landlord. To the extent permitted by applicable Law, Landlord reserves the right to restrict and control the use of such equipment.

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25.31      No Construction Contract. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that this Lease, including all exhibits a part hereof, is not a construction contract or an agreement collateral to or affecting a construction contract.

 

25.32       Intentionally Omitted.

 

26. Other Provisions.

 

26.1        Signage.

 

26.1.1        Tenant shall not place, install, affix, paint or maintain any signs, notices, graphics or banners whatsoever or any window decor which is visible in or from public view or corridors, the common areas or the exterior of the Premises or the Building, in or on any exterior window or window fronting upon any common areas or service area without Landlord’s prior written approval which Landlord shall have the right to withhold in its absolute and sole discretion; provided that Tenant’s name shall be included in any Building-standard door and directory signage, if any, in accordance with Landlord’s Building signage program, including without limitation, payment by Tenant of any fee charged by Landlord for maintaining such signage, which fee shall constitute Additional Rent hereunder. Any installation of signs, notices, graphics or banners on or about the Premises or Project approved by Landlord shall be subject to any Laws and to any other requirements imposed by Landlord. Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall remove all such signs or graphics by the expiration or any earlier termination of this Lease. Such installations and removals shall be made in such manner as to avoid injury to or defacement of the Premises, Building or Project and any other improvements contained therein, and Tenant shall repair any injury or defacement including without limitation discoloration caused by such installation or removal.

 

26.2        Generator.

 

26.2.1        Tenant, subject to Landlord’s review and approval of Tenant’s plans therefore, shall have the right to install a 500 kilowatt supplemental generator (the “Generator”) to provide emergency additional electrical capacity to the Premises during the Term. The Generator shall be placed at the first two (2) stalls nearest to the grade level door or another mutually agreed upon location and made a part hereof (the “Generator Area”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant’s right to install the Generator shall be subject to Landlord’s approval of the manner in which the Generator is installed, the manner in which any fuel pipe is installed, the manner in which any ventilation and exhaust systems are installed, the manner in which any cables are run to and from the Generator to the Premises and the measures that will be taken to eliminate any vibrations or sound disturbances from the operation of the Generator, including, without limitation, any necessary two (2) hour rated enclosures or sound installation. Landlord shall have the right to require an acceptable enclosure to hide or disguise the existence of the Generator and to minimize any adverse effect that the installation of the Generator may have on the appearance of the Building and Project. Tenant shall be solely responsible for obtaining all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals and for the cost of installing, operating, maintaining and removing of the Generator. Tenant shall not install or operate the Generator until Tenant has obtained and submitted to Landlord copies of all required governmental permits, licenses and authorizations necessary for the installation and operation of the Generator. In addition to, and without limiting Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, Tenant shall comply with all applicable environmental and fire prevention Laws pertaining to Tenant’s use of the Generator Area. Tenant shall also be responsible for the cost of all utilities consumed in the operation of the Generator. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if Tenant does not install the Generator on or before the first anniversary of the Commencement Date, or if Tenant, after installation, removes the Generator from the Generator Area for reasons other than the repair and replacement of the Generator, Tenant’s right to install and maintain the Generator and to use the Generator Area shall be null and void.

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26.2.2        Tenant shall be responsible for assuring that the installation, maintenance, operation and removal of the Generator shall in no way damage any portion of the Building or Project. To the maximum extent permitted by Law, the Generator and all appurtenances in the Generator Area shall be at the sole risk of Tenant, and Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant if the Generator or any appurtenances installations are damaged for any reason. Tenant agrees to be responsible for any damage caused to the Building or Project in connection with the installation, maintenance, operation or removal of the Generator and, in accordance with the terms of Section 11.4 of this Lease, to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord and its representatives and agents harmless from all liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable architects' and attorneys' fees (if and to the extent permitted by Law), which may be imposed upon, incurred by, or asserted against Landlord or any of its representatives and agents in connection with the installation, maintenance, operation or removal of the Generator, including, without limitation, any environmental and Hazardous Materials claims. In addition to, and without limiting Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, Tenant covenants and agrees that the installation and use of the Generator and appurtenances shall not adversely affect the insurance coverage for the Building. If for any reason, the installation or use of the Generator and/or the appurtenances shall result in an increase in the amount of the premiums for such coverage, then Tenant shall be liable for the full amount of any such increase.

 

26.2.3        Tenant shall be responsible for the installation, operation, cleanliness, maintenance and removal of the Generator and appurtenances, all of which shall remain the personal property of Tenant, and shall be removed by Tenant at its own expense at the Expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Tenant shall repair any damage caused by such removal, including the patching of any holes to match, as closely as possible, the color surrounding the area where the Generator and appurtenances were attached. Such maintenance and operation shall be performed in a manner to avoid any unreasonable interference with any other tenants or Landlord. Tenant shall take the Generator Area “as is” in the condition in which the Generator Area is in as of the Commencement Date, without any obligation on the part of Landlord to prepare or construct the Generator Area for Tenant’s use or occupancy. Without limiting the foregoing, Landlord makes no warranties or representations to Tenant as to the suitability of the Generator Area for the installation and operation of the Generator. Tenant shall have no right to make any changes, alterations, additions, decorations or other improvements to the Generator Area without Landlord’s prior written consent. Tenant agrees to maintain the Generator, including without limitation, any enclosure installed around the Generator in good condition and repair. Tenant shall be responsible for performing any maintenance and improvements to any enclosure surrounding the Generator so as to keep such enclosure in good condition.

 

26.2.4        Tenant, upon prior notice to Landlord and subject to the rules and regulations enacted by Landlord, shall have access to the Generator and its surrounding area for the purpose of installing, repairing, maintaining and removing said Generator.

 

26.2.5        Tenant shall only test the Generator before or after reasonable business hours and at a time mutually agreed to in writing by Landlord and Tenant in advance. Tenant shall be permitted to use the Generator Area solely for the maintenance and operation of the Generator, and the Generator and Generator Area are solely for the benefit of Tenant. All electricity generated by the Generator may only be consumed by Tenant in the Premises.

 

26.2.6        Landlord shall have no obligation to provide any services, including, without limitation, electric current, to the Generator Area.

 

26.2.7        Tenant shall have no right to sublet the Generator Area or to assign its interest hereunder.

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26.2.8        Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time during the Term Landlord determines in its sole but bona fide business judgement, that the Generator and/or any appurtenances interfere with the operations of the Building or the operations of any of the occupants of the Building, then Tenant shall, upon notice from Landlord, cease any further operation of the Generator. From and after such notice by Landlord, Tenant shall have no further right to operate the Generator unless and until Tenant shall have redesigned and modified the Generator and/or installations in a manner approved by Landlord, provided however, that Landlord’s approval of such redesign and modification shall constitute the mere permission to operate the Generator, which permission shall in no event be construed to abrogate or diminish Landlord’s rights or Tenant’s obligations under this Section 26.3 or this Lease.

 

26.2.9        During the initial Term, Tenant shall not be obligated to pay Landlord any Additional Rent or fee for the use of the Generator Area.

 

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LANDLORD AND TENANT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT THE PREMISES ARE SUITABLE FOR TENANT’S INTENDED COMMERCIAL PURPOSE, AND TENANT’S OBLIGATION TO PAY RENT HEREUNDER IS NOT DEPENDENT UPON THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES OR THE PERFORMANCE BY LANDLORD OF ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, AND, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, TENANT SHALL CONTINUE TO PAY THE RENT, WITHOUT ABATEMENT, DEMAND, SETOFF OR DEDUCTION, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY BREACH BY LANDLORD OF ITS DUTIES OR OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

 

This Lease is executed as of the Lease Date (as defined in the Basic Lease Information).

 

LANDLORD:
   
  SCG SWIFT AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
   
  By: /s/ Meghan Concannon

  Name: Meghan Concannon

  Title: Vice President

 

  TENANT:
   
  FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation
   
  By: /s/ Mike Nolan
  Name: Mike Nolan

  Title: CEO

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FIRST AMENDMENT

 

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of June 9, 2022, by and between SCG SWIFT AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Landlord”), and FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Tenant”).

 

RECITALS

 

A. Landlord and Tenant are parties to that certain Lease, dated March 25, 2022 (the “Lease”). Pursuant to the Lease, Landlord has leased to Tenant space currently containing approximately 19,900 rentable square feet (the “Premises”) located at 345 Swift Avenue, South San Francisco, California, which is located in the building commonly known as Swift Avenue Industrial Park whose street address is 345-367 Swift Avenue, South San Francisco, California (the “Building”).

 

B. Tenant and Landlord mutually desire that the Lease be amended to correct certain scrivener’s errors on and subject to the following terms and conditions.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows:

 

1. Amendment. Effective as of the date of this Amendment, Landlord and Tenant agree that the Lease shall be amended in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

 

1.1 Initial Liability Insurance Amount. The Initial Liability Insurance Amount set forth in the Basic Lease Information of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

 

“$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate in primary coverage, with an additional $4,000,000 in umbrella coverage.”

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1.2 Tenant’s Insurance. Section 11.1 of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

 

“11.1 Tenant’s Insurance. Effective as of the earlier of (a) the date Tenant enters or occupies the Premises, or (b) the Commencement Date, and continuing throughout the Term, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain the following insurance policies: (1) commercial general liability insurance (including property damage, bodily injury and personal injury coverage, contractual liability) in amounts of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate in primary coverage; and in the event property of Tenant’s invitees or customers are kept in, or about the, Premises, Tenant shall maintain warehousemen’s legal liability or bailee customers insurance for the full value of the property of such invitees or customers as determined by the warehouse contract between Tenant and its customer; and if the use and occupancy of the Premises include any activity or matter that is or may be excluded from coverage under a commercial general liability policy [e.g., the sale, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages], Tenant shall obtain such endorsements to the commercial general liability policy or otherwise obtain insurance to insure all liability arising from such activity or matter [including liquor liability, if applicable] in such amounts as Landlord may reasonably require), insuring Tenant (and naming as additional insureds Landlord, Landlord’s property management company, Landlord’s asset management company and, if requested in writing by Landlord, Landlord’s Mortgagee), against all liability for injury to or death of a person or persons or damage to property arising from the use and occupancy of the Premises and (without implying any consent by Landlord to the installation thereof) the installation, operation, maintenance, repair or removal of Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment, subject to all terms, conditions and exclusions and to the extent such obligations are insurable and commercially reasonable, (2) cause of loss-special risk form (formerly “all-risk”) or its equivalent insurance (including, but not limited to, sprinkler leakage, ordinance and law, sewer back-up, pipe burst, wind-driven rain, water leakage, windstorm and collapse coverage) covering the full value of all furniture, trade fixtures, equipment and personal property (including property of Tenant or property of others under Tenant’s care, custody, and control), alterations and improvements and betterments in the Premises or otherwise placed in the Project by or on behalf of a Tenant Party (including Tenant’s Off-Premises Equipment), naming Landlord and Landlord’s Mortgagee as additional loss payees as their interests may appear, (3) contractual liability insurance sufficient to cover Tenant’s indemnity obligations hereunder (but only if such contractual liability insurance is not already included in Tenant’s commercial general liability insurance policy), (4) employers’ liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, (5) commercial auto liability insurance (if applicable) covering automobiles owned, hired or used by Tenant in carrying on its business with limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident, insuring Tenant (and naming as additional insureds Landlord, Landlord’s property management company, Landlord’s asset management company and, if requested in writing by Landlord, Landlord’s Mortgagee), (6) workers’ compensation insurance as required by the state in which the Premises is located and in amounts as may be required by applicable statute and shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of Landlord, (7) business interruption insurance with a limit representing loss of at least approximately 6 months of income, and (8) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance with limits of $4,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 in the aggregate providing coverage over commercial general liability, automobile liability and employers liability required above.

 

Tenant’s insurance shall be primary and non-contributory when any policy issued to Landlord provides duplicate or similar coverage, and in such circumstance Landlord’s policy will be excess over Tenant’s policy. The limits and types of insurance maintained by Tenant shall not limit Tenant’s liability under this Lease. Tenant shall furnish to Landlord certificates of such insurance and such other evidence satisfactory to Landlord of the maintenance of all insurance coverages required hereunder at least ten days prior to the earlier of the Commencement Date or the date Tenant enters or occupies the Premises (in any event, within ten days of the effective date of coverage), and at least 15 days prior to each renewal of said insurance, and Tenant shall obtain a written obligation on the part of each insurance company to notify Landlord at least 30 days before cancellation or a material change of any such insurance policies; provided, however, that in the event that Tenant’s insurance carrier will not provide such notice to Landlord, then Tenant must provide such written notice to Landlord within the time frames set forth above. All such insurance policies shall be issued by companies with an A.M. Best rating of A:VIII or better. Acceptance by Landlord of delivery of any certificates of insurance does not constitute approval or agreement by Landlord that the insurance requirements of this section have been met, and failure of Landlord to identify a deficiency from evidence provided will not be construed as a waiver of Tenant’s obligation to maintain such insurance.” 

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2. Miscellaneous.

 

2.1 This Amendment sets forth the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters set forth herein. There have been no additional oral or written representations or agreements. Under no circumstances shall Tenant be entitled to any rent abatement, improvement allowance, leasehold improvements, or other work to the Premises, or any similar economic incentives that may have been provided Tenant in connection with entering into the Lease, unless specifically set forth in this Amendment.

 

2.2 Except as herein modified or amended, the provisions, conditions and terms of the Lease shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. In the case of any inconsistency between the provisions of the Lease and this Amendment, the provisions of this Amendment shall govern and control. The capitalized terms used in this Amendment shall have the same definitions as set forth in the Lease to the extent that such capitalized terms are defined therein and not redefined in this Amendment.

 

2.3 Submission of this Amendment by Landlord is not an offer to enter into this Amendment but rather is a solicitation for such an offer by Tenant. Landlord shall not be bound by this Amendment until Landlord has executed and delivered the same to Tenant.

 

2.4 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1938, Landlord hereby notifies Tenant that as of the date of this Amendment, the Premises have not undergone inspection by a “Certified Access Specialist” (“CASp”) to determine whether the Premises meet all applicable construction-related accessibility standards under California Civil Code Section 55.53. Landlord hereby discloses pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1938 as follows: “A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) can inspect the subject premises and determine whether the subject premises comply with all of the applicable construction-related accessibility standards under state law. Although state law does not require a CASp inspection of the subject premises, the commercial property owner or lessor may not prohibit the lessee or tenant from obtaining a CASp inspection of the subject premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of the lessee or tenant, if requested by the lessee or tenant. The parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp inspection, and the cost of making any repairs necessary to correct violations of construction-related accessibility standards within the premises.” The parties agree that Section 9 of Lease remains in full force and effect.

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2.5 This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of such counterparts shall constitute one Amendment. Execution copies of this Amendment may be delivered by facsimile or email, and the parties hereto agree to accept and be bound by facsimile signatures or scanned signatures transmitted via email hereto, which signatures shall be considered as original signatures with the transmitted Amendment having the same binding effect as an original signature on an original Amendment. At the request of either party, any facsimile document or scanned document transmitted via email is to be re-executed in original form by the party who executed the original facsimile document or scanned document. Neither party may raise the use of a facsimile machine or scanned document or the fact that any signature was transmitted through the use of a facsimile machine or email as a defense to the enforcement of this Amendment. In addition, the parties agree that this Amendment may be signed using electronic signature technology (e.g., via DocuSign or similar electronic signature technology), and that such signed electronic record shall be valid and as effective to bind the party so signing as a paper copy bearing such party’s hand-written signature. The parties further consent and agree that (1) to the extent a party signs this document using electronic signature technology, by clicking “sign”, such party is signing this Amendment electronically, and (2) the electronic signatures appearing on this Amendment shall be treated, for purposes of validity, enforceability and admissibility, the same as hand written signatures.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have entered into and executed this Amendment as of the date first written above.

 

LANDLORD   TENANT

 

SCG SWIFT AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
 
FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.,
a Delaware corporation

 

By: /s/ Meghan Concannon   By: /s/ Mike Nolan

 

Name: Meghan Concannon   Name: Mike Nolan

 

Title: Vice President   Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 10.20

 

BIOCITY HSRE-TRINITY PROPCO LIMITED

8 Sackville Street, London W1S 3DG

Company number: 13100744

 

Freenome Limited (company number: 04606727)

Medicity - D6 Building

1 Thane Road

Nottingham

United Kingdom

NG90 6BH

 

For the attention of the directors

 

21 October   2024

 

Dear Sirs/Madams

 

PREMISES KNOWN AS ROOMS 139, 140, 144, 150, 158 AND 190, MEDICITY NOTTINGHAM AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE LEASE REFERRED TO BELOW AND AS SHOWN EDGED GREEN ON THE PLAN ANNEXED HERETO (“PREMISES”)

 

LEASE OF THE PREMISES (AND OTHER ROOMS) DATED 23 OCTOBER 2019 AND MADE BETWEEN (1) MEDICITY NOTTINGHAM LIMITED AND (2) ONCIMMUNE LIMITED, AS VARIED AND PARTIALLY SURRENDERED BY A DEED OF SURRENDER OR PART AND DEED OF VARIATION DATED 3 JANUARY 2023 AND MADE BETWEEN (1) ONCIMMUNE LIMITED AND (2) BIOCITY HSRE-TRINITY PROPCO LIMITED (“LEASE”)

 

THE LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1954 (“1954 ACT”).

 

The provisions of ss. 24 to 28 of the 1954 Act are excluded in relation to the Lease. Accordingly, the Lease will come to an end on its contractual expiry date of 22 October 2024.

 

Whilst the negotiations for the grant of a new lease of the Premises are ongoing, BioCity HSRE-Trinity Propco Limited, the current landlord under the Lease, wishes to regularise the position at the Premises more fully and, to that end, is prepared to allow Freenome Limited to continue to remain in occupation of the Premises as a tenant at will on the terms set out below. However, this is strictly without prejudice to Freenome Limited’s right to determine such a tenancy, being a tenancy at will, at any time.

 

Accordingly, BioCity HSRE-Trinity Propco Limited will permit Freenome Limited to occupy the Premises on the following terms (“Agreement):

 

1. From and including 23 October 2024, BioCity HSRE-Trinity Propco Limited (“Landlord) lets and Freenome Limited (“Tenant) takes the Premises on a tenancy at will (“Tenancy at Will).

 

2. Save as set out in this Agreement, the terms of the Tenancy at Will shall be the same as those in the Lease as they apply to the Premises and insofar as they are not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement and/or a tenancy at will.

 

 

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3. The Annual Rent (as such term is defined in the Lease) shall be payable from and including 23 October 2024 on the same basis as the Lease save that the Annual Rent payable under this Tenancy at Will shall be £150,501.05 per annum exclusive of VAT.

 

4. The deposit held by the Landlord under the provisions of clause 7 of the Lease (being £27,545.96) shall continue to be held by the Landlord as security for the Tenant’s obligations in the Lease and this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the deposit shall be refundable at the end of this Tenancy at Will after deduction of the Landlord’s costs of remedying any breach of the Tenant’s covenants in the Lease or this Agreement or in paying to the Landlord any sums due under the terms of the Lease or this Agreement.

 

5. The Landlord and the Tenant agree that the Tenancy at Will is terminable at any time by either party and that neither the payment of nor any demand for the Annual Rent or other monies due under this Agreement nor the fact that the amount of Annual Rent or other monies may be calculated by reference to a period shall create or cause the Tenancy at Will to become a periodic tenancy.

 

6. The Tenancy at Will shall be granted on the understanding that the Tenant’s occupation thereunder shall not be such as is protected by Part II of the 1954 Act and that, for the avoidance of doubt, on vacating the Premises, the Tenant shall not be entitled to any compensation under section 37 of that 1954 Act.

 

7. The Tenant shall not make any alterations or additions to the Premises.

 

8. On termination of the Tenancy at Will:

 

8.1 the Landlord shall repay to the Tenant within 21 days any Annual Rent previously paid under this Agreement which relate to the period falling after the date of termination; and

 

8.2 the Premises are to be returned in no worse condition than when occupation was taken by the Tenant (howsoever it was documented) and shall be returned free from chattels and any other tenant items, and in a clean, broom swept condition.

 

9. The parties agree that the existence, terms and effect of this Agreement shall be disregarded for the purposes of any dilapidations or other claim made by the Landlord against the Tenant for breach of any of the Tenant’s obligations under the Lease.

 

10. Each party is to bear its own costs in relation to this Agreement, legal or otherwise.

 

11. The formation, existence, construction, performance, validity and all aspects whatsoever of this Agreement or of any term of this Agreement will be governed by the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute which may arise out of or in connection with this Agreement. The parties irrevocably agree to submit to that jurisdiction.

 

12. If any clause or part of this Agreement is found by any court, tribunal, administrative body or authority of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable then that provision will, to the extent required, be severed from this Agreement and will be ineffective without, as far as is possible, modifying any other clause or part of this Agreement and this will not affect any other provisions of this Agreement which will remain in full force and effect.

 

13. The signatories to this Agreement are duly authorised by the respective party on whose behalf they sign to sign this Agreement and bind the respective party to the terms of it.

 

 

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Please sign and return this letter by way of acknowledgement and acceptance of the terms contained within this letter. The terms contained in this Agreement shall only come into effect when we have received your countersigned letter.

 

Yours faithfully

 

Name: /s/ Simon Hoad  

 

For and on behalf of BIOCITY HSRE-TRINITY PROPCO LIMITED

 

We confirm receipt of this letter and confirm our agreement to the terms it contains.

 

Signed for and on behalf of FREENOME LIMITED

 

Signature  /s/ Riley Ennis  
     
Name: Riley Ennis  
  17-Oct-2024  

 

 

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Exhibit 10.21

 

DATED

 

1st JULY 2020

 

Licence to Occupy on short term basis

 

relating to the area known as Lillian Goode Laboratory, David Evans Medical Research

Centre

 

between

 

NOTTINGHAM CITY HOSPITAL MEDICAL RESEARCH TRUST

 

and

 

ONCIMMUNE LIMITED

 


 

CONTENTS

 

 

 

CLAUSE

 

1. Interpretation 2
2. Licence to occupy 4
3. Licensee's obligations 4
4. Termination 5
5. Notices 6
6. No warranties for use or condition 6
7. Limitation of Licensor's liability 7
8. Third party rights 7
9. Governing law 7
10. Jurisdiction 7
     
SCHEDULE  
   
Schedule 1 Rights granted to Licensee 9

 

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This licence is dated 1st July 2020

 

Parties

 

(1) NOTTINGHAM CITY HOSPITAL MEDICAL RESEARCH TRUST whose principle office is at City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB (Licensor)

 

(2) ONCIMMUNE LIMITED incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number 04606727 whose registered office is at MediCity D6 Building, 1 Thane Road, Nottingham NG90 6BH (Licensee)

 

Agreed terms

 

1. Interpretation

 

The following definitions and rules of interpretation apply in this licence.

 

1.1 Definitions:

 

Common Parts: such roads, paths, entrance halls, corridors, lifts, staircases, landing and other means of access in or upon the Centre, the use of which is necessary for obtaining access to and egress from the Property as designated from time to time by the Licensor.

 

Competent Authority: any statutory undertaker or any statutory public local or other authority or regulatory body or any court of law or government department or any of them or any of their duly authorised officers.

 

Licence Fee: the amount of £3000 per annum exclusive of VAT

 

Licence Fee Commencement Date: 1st July 2020.

 

Licence Period: the period from and including 1st July 2020 until the date on which this licence is terminated in accordance with clause 4.

 

Necessary Consents: all planning permissions and all other consents, licences, permissions, certificates, authorisations and approvals whether of a public or private nature which shall be required by any Competent Authority for the Permitted Use.

 

Permitted Use: Storage and use of either a) three freezers or b) two freezers and one fridge.

 

Property: the land and buildings at David Evans Medical Research Centre, City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 which shall include all fixtures and fittings and plant and machinery thereon.

 

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Service Media: all media for the supply or removal of heat, electricity, gas, water, sewage, air-conditioning, energy, telecommunications, data and all other services and utilities and all structures, machinery and equipment ancillary to those media.

 

VAT: value added tax chargeable under the Value Added Tax Act 1994 and any similar replacement tax and any similar additional tax.

 

1.2 Clause, Schedule and paragraph headings shall not affect the interpretation of this licence.

 

1.3 A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality).

 

1.4 The Schedule forms part of this licence and shall have effect as if set out in full in the body of this licence. Any reference to this licence includes the Schedule.

 

1.5 Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular shall include the plural and in the plural shall include the singular.

 

1.6 Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to one gender shall include a reference to the other genders.

 

1.7 A reference to laws in general is a reference to all local, national and directly applicable supra-national laws as amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time and shall include all subordinate laws made from time to time under them and all orders, notices, codes of practice and guidance made under them.

 

1.8 Unless otherwise specified, a reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to it as amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time and shall include all subordinate legislation made from time to time under that statute or statutory provision and all orders, notices, codes of practice and guidance made under it.

 

1.9 A reference to writing or written excludes fax and e-mail.

 

1.10 Any obligation on a party not to do something includes an obligation not to allow that thing to be done and an obligation to use best endeavours to prevent that thing being done by another person.

 

1.11 References to clauses and Schedules are to the clauses and Schedules of this licence and references to paragraphs are to paragraphs of the relevant Schedule.

 

1.12 Any words following the terms including, include, in particular, for example or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words, description, definition, phrase or term preceding those terms.

 

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1.13 A working day is any day which is not a Saturday, a Sunday, a bank holiday or a public holiday in England.

 

2. Licence to occupy

 

2.1 Subject to clause 3 and clause 4, the Licensor permits the Licensee to occupy the Property for the Permitted Use for the Licence Period in common with the Licensor and all others authorised by the Licensor (so far as is not inconsistent with the rights given to the Licensee to use the Property for the Permitted Use) together with the rights mentioned in the Schedule 1.

 

2.2 The Licensee acknowledges that:

 

(a) the Licensee shall occupy the Property as a licensee and that no relationship of landlord and tenant is created between the Licensor and the Licensee by this licence;

 

(b) the Licensor retains control, possession and management of the Property and the Licensee has no right to exclude the Licensor from the Property;

 

(c) the licence to occupy granted by this agreement is personal to the Licensee and is not assignable and the rights given in clause 2 may only be exercised by the Licensee and its employees; and

 

(d) without prejudice to its rights under clause 4, the Licensor shall be entitled at any time on giving not less than four weeks’ notice to require the Licensee to transfer to comparable space elsewhere within the Centre and the Licensee shall comply with such requirement.

 

3. Licensee's obligations

 

The Licensee agrees and undertakes:

 

(a) to pay to the Licensor the Licence Fee payable in two equal instalments without any deduction in advance on the first day of July and January of each year. The first instalment will be paid on signing of this License;

 

(b) not to use the Property other than for the Permitted Use;

 

(c) not to make any alteration or addition whatsoever to the Property;

 

(d) not to display any advertisement, signboards, nameplate, inscription, flag, banner, placard, poster, signs or notices at the Property without the prior written consent of the Licensor such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed;

 

(e) not to do or permit to be done on the Property anything which is illegal or which may be or become a nuisance (whether actionable or not), annoyance, inconvenience or disturbance to the Licensor or to tenants or occupiers of the Property or any owner or occupier of neighbouring property;

 

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(f) not to obstruct the Common Parts, make them dirty or untidy or leave any rubbish on them;

 

(g) not to do anything that will or might constitute a breach of any Necessary Consents affecting the Property or which will or might vitiate in whole or in part any insurance effected by the Licensor in respect of the Property from time to time;

 

(h) to comply with all laws and with any recommendations of the relevant suppliers relating to the supply and removal of electricity, gas, water, sewage, telecommunications and data and other services and utilities to or from the Property;

 

(i) to observe any reasonable rules and regulations the Licensor makes and notifies to the Licensee from time to time governing the Licensee's use of the Property and the Common Parts;

 

(j) to leave the Property in a clean and tidy condition and to remove the Licensee's furniture equipment and goods from the Property at the end of the Licence Period;

 

(k) to indemnify the Licensor and keep the Licensor indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses or other liability in any way arising from:

 

(i) this licence;

 

(ii) any breach of the Licensee's undertakings contained in clause 3; and/or

 

(iii) the exercise of any rights given in clause 2;

 

4. Termination

 

4.1 This licence shall end on the earliest of:

 

(a) the expiry of any notice given by the Licensor to the Licensee at any time on breach of any of the Licensee's obligations contained in clause 3;

 

(b) the expiry of not less than six months' notice given by the Licensor to the Licensee or by the Licensee to the Licensor.]

 

4.2 Termination of this licence shall not affect the rights of either party in connection with any breach of any obligation under this licence which existed at or before the date of termination.

 

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5. Notices

 

5.1 Any notice given under this licence shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or sent by pre-paid first-class post or other next working day delivery service to the relevant party as follows:

 

(a) to the Licensor at: David Evans Medical Research Centre, City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB and marked for the attention of Dr Mark Devonald, Chair of the Board of Trustees; and

 

(b) to the Licensee at: MediCity D6 Building, 1 Thane Road, Nottingham NG90 6BH and marked for the attention of Company Secretary; company.secretary@oncimmune.com,

 

or as otherwise specified by the relevant party by notice in writing to each other party.

 

5.2 Any notice given in accordance with clause 5.1 will be deemed to have been received:

 

(a) if delivered by hand, on signature of a delivery receipt or at the time the notice is left at the proper address; or

 

(b) if sent by pre-paid first-class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the second working day after posting.

 

5.3 A notice given under this licence shall not be validly given if sent by e-mail.

 

5.4 This clause does not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action or, where applicable, any arbitration or other method of dispute resolution.

 

6. No warranties for use or condition

 

6.1 The Licensor gives no warranty that the Property possesses the Necessary Consents for the Permitted Use.

 

6.2 The Licensor gives no warranty that the Property is physically fit for the purposes specified in clause 2.

 

6.3 The Licensee acknowledges that it does not rely on, and shall have no remedies in respect of, any representation or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that may have been made by or on behalf of the Licensor before the date of this licence as to any of the matters mentioned in clause 6.1 or clause 6.2.

 

6.4 Nothing in this clause shall limit or exclude any liability for fraud.

 

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7. Limitation of Licensor's liability

 

7.1 Subject to clause 7.2, the Licensor is not liable for:

 

(a) the death of, or injury to the Licensee, its employees, customers or invitees to the Property; or

 

(b) damage to any property of the Licensee or that of the Licensee's employees, customers or other invitees to the Property; or

 

(c) any losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs or expenses or other liability incurred by Licensee or the Licensee's employees, customers or other invitees to the Property in the exercise or purported exercise of the rights granted by clause 2.

 

7.2 Nothing in clause 7.1 shall limit or exclude the Licensor's liability for:

 

(a) death or personal injury or damage to property caused by negligence on the part of the Licensor or its employees or agents; or

 

(b) any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for the Licensor to exclude or restrict liability.

 

8. Third party rights

 

A person who is not a party to this licence shall not have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this licence.

 

9. Governing law

 

This licence and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

 

10. Jurisdiction

 

Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this licence or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

 

This licence has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of it.

 

(signature page follows)

 

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Signed by    
       
for and on behalf of Nottingham City Hospital Medical Research Trust   Trustee  
       
    5/8/20  
       
    Date  
       
     
Signed by Dr Adam Hill      
       
for and on behalf of Oncimmune Limited   Director  
       
    Aug 7, 2020  
         
    Date  

 

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10th AUG 2023

 

Amended and Restated

 

Licence to Occupy on short term basis

 

relating to the area known as Lillian Goode Laboratory, David Evans Medical Research
Centre

 

between

 

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

 

And

 

FREENOME LIMITED

 

CONTENTS 

 

 

 

CLAUSE

1. Interpretation 2
2. Licence to occupy 4
3. Licensee’s obligations 5
4. Termination 6
5. Notices 6
6. No warranties for use or condition 7
7. Limitation of Licensor’s liability 7
8. Third party rights 7
9. Governing law 8
10. Jurisdiction 8

 

SCHEDULE

 

Schedule 1 Rights granted to Licensee 10
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This Amended and Restated Licence to Occupy on Short Term Basis Agreement (together with the Existing Agreement (as defined below), shall be collectively referred to herein as the “Agreement”) effective as of August 10, 2023 (“Amendment Date”), and is entered into by and between Licensor and Licensee (each party, as defined below). The parties entered into the Licence to Occupy on Short Term Basis Agreement dated July 1, 2020 (“Existing Agreement”) for Licensor to provide certain storage and freezer services to Licensee under the terms and conditions of the Existing Agreement. Licensor and Licensee desire to amend and restate the Existing Agreement as set forth in this Agreement to update each party’s company name and Notice information.

 

This licence is dated 1st July 2020

 

Parties

 

(1) NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST whose principle office is at City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB (“Licensor”)

 

(2) FREENOME LIMITED incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number 4606727 whose registered office is at MediCity D6 Building, 1 Thane Road, Nottingham NG90 6BH (“Licensee”)

 

Agreed terms

 

1. Interpretation

 

The following definitions and rules of interpretation apply in this licence.

 

1.1 Definitions:

 

Common Parts”: such roads, paths, entrance halls, corridors, lifts, staircases, landing and other means of access in or upon the Centre, the use of which is necessary for obtaining access to and egress from the Property as designated from time to time by the Licensor.

 

“Competent Authority”: any statutory undertaker or any statutory public local or other authority or regulatory body or any court of law or government department or any of them or any of their duly authorised officers.

 

“Licence Fee”: the amount of £3000 per annum exclusive of VAT.

 

“Licence Fee Commencement Date”: 1st July 2020.

 

“Licence Period”: the period from and including 1st July 2020 until the date on which this licence is determined in accordance with clause 4.

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“Necessary Consents”: all planning permissions and all other consents, licences, permissions, certificates, authorisations and approvals whether of a public or private nature which shall be required by any Competent Authority for the Permitted Use.

 

“Permitted Use”: Storage and use of either a) three freezers or b) 2 freezers and 1 large fridge.

 

“Property”: the land and buildings at David Evans Medical Research Centre, City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 which shall include all fixtures and fittings and plant and machinery thereon.

 

“Service Media”: all media for the supply or removal of heat, electricity, gas, water, sewage, air-conditioning, energy, telecommunications, data and all other services and utilities and all structures, machinery and equipment ancillary to those media.

 

“VAT”: value added tax chargeable under the Value Added Tax Act 1994 and any similar replacement tax and any similar additional tax.

 

1.2 Clause, Schedule and paragraph headings shall not affect the interpretation of this licence.

 

1.3 A “person” includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality).

 

1.4 The Schedule forms part of this licence and shall have effect as if set out in full in the body of this licence. Any reference to this licence includes the Schedule.

 

1.5 Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular shall include the plural and in the plural shall include the singular.

 

1.6 Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to one gender shall include a reference to the other genders.

 

1.7 A reference to laws in general is a reference to all local, national and directly applicable supra-national laws as amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time and shall include all subordinate laws made from time to time under them and all orders, notices, codes of practice and guidance made under them.

 

1.8 Unless otherwise specified, a reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to it as amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time and shall include all subordinate legislation made from time to time under that statute or statutory provision and all orders, notices, codes of practice and guidance made under it.

 

1.9 A reference to “writing” or “written” excludes fax and e-mail.
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1.10 Any obligation on a party not to do something includes an obligation not to allow that thing to be done and an obligation to use best endeavours to prevent that thing being done by another person.

 

1.11 References to clauses and Schedules are to the clauses and Schedules of this licence and references to paragraphs are to paragraphs of the relevant Schedule.

 

1.12 Any words following the terms “including”, “include”, “in particular”, “for example” or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words, description, definition, phrase or term preceding those terms.

 

1.13 A “working day” is any day which is not a Saturday, a Sunday, a bank holiday or a public holiday in England.

 

2. Licence to occupy

 

2.1 Subject to clause 3 and clause 4, the Licensor permits the Licensee to occupy the Property for the Permitted Use for the Licence Period in common with the Licensor and all others authorised by the Licensor (so far as is not inconsistent with the rights given to the Licensee to use the Property for the Permitted Use) together with the rights mentioned in the Schedule 1.

 

2.2 The date of this Agreement is 1st July 2020 (“Effective Date”). Notwithstanding the Effective Date, the terms of this Agreement shall be applied retrospectively from the date of Signature of the Existing Agreement (“Execution Date”) to the Effective Date. All work carried out under this Agreement and any subsequent amendments to it between the Effective Date and the Execution Date, shall be applied retrospectively and the Licensor grants retrospective consent to the Licensee on the terms set out in this licence to carry out the Permitted Use.

 

2.3 The Licensee acknowledges that:

 

(a) the Licensee shall occupy the Property as a licensee and that no relationship of landlord and tenant is created between the Licensor and the Licensee by this licence;

 

(b) the Licensor retains control, possession and management of the Property and the Licensee has no right to exclude the Licensor from the Property;

 

(c) the licence to occupy granted by this agreement is personal to the Licensee and is not assignable and the rights given in clause 2 may only be exercised by the Licensee and its employees; and

 

(d) without prejudice to its rights under clause 4, the Licensor shall be entitled at any time on giving not less than four weeks’ notice to require the Licensee to transfer to comparable space elsewhere within the Centre and the Licensee shall comply with such requirement.
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3. Licensee’s obligations

 

The Licensee agrees and undertakes:

 

(a) to pay:

 

(i) to the Licensor the Licence Fee payable in two equal instalments without any deduction in advance on the first day of July and January of each year. The first instalment will be paid on signing of this License;

 

(b) not to use the Property other than for the Permitted Use;

 

(c) not to make any alteration or addition whatsoever to the Property;

 

(d) not to display any advertisement, signboards, nameplate, inscription, flag, banner, placard, poster, signs or notices at the Property without the prior written consent of the Licensor such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed;

 

(e) not to do or permit to be done on the Property anything which is illegal or which may be or become a nuisance (whether actionable or not), annoyance, inconvenience or disturbance to the Licensor or to tenants or occupiers of the Centre or any owner or occupier of neighbouring property;

 

(f) not to obstruct the Common Parts, make them dirty or untidy or leave any rubbish on them;

 

(g) not to do anything that will or might constitute a breach of any Necessary Consents affecting the Property or which will or might vitiate in whole or in part any insurance effected by the Licensor in respect of the Property from time to time;

 

(h) to comply with all laws and with any recommendations of the relevant suppliers relating to the supply and removal of electricity, gas, water, sewage, telecommunications and data and other services and utilities to or from the Property;

 

(i) to observe any reasonable rules and regulations the Licensor makes and notifies to the Licensee from time to time governing the Licensee’s use of the Property and the Common Parts;

 

(j) to leave the Property in a clean and tidy condition and to remove the Licensee’s furniture equipment and goods from the Property at the end of the Licence Period;
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(k) to indemnify the Licensor and keep the Licensor indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses or other liability in any way arising from:

 

(i) this licence;

 

(ii) any breach of the Licensee’s undertakings contained in clause 3; and/or

 

(iii) the exercise of any rights given in clause 2;

 

4. Termination

 

4.1 This licence shall end on the earliest of:

 

(a) the expiry of any notice given by the Licensor to the Licensee at any time on breach of any of the Licensee’s obligations contained in clause 3;

 

(b) the expiry of not less than six months’ notice given by the Licensor to the Licensee or by the Licensee to the Licensor.

 

4.2 Termination of this licence shall not affect the rights of either party in connection with any breach of any obligation under this licence which existed at or before the date of termination.

 

5. Notices

 

5.1 Any notice given under this licence shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or sent by pre-paid first-class post or other next working day delivery service to the relevant party as follows:

 

(a) to the Licensor at: David Evans Medical Research Centre, City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB and marked for the attention of Natasha Hill (Natasha.Hill@nuh.nhs.uk), Bioresource Operations Manager; and

 

(b) to the Licensee at: MediCity D6 Building, 1 Thane Road, Nottingham NG90 6BH and marked for the attention of Legal; legal@freenome.com,

 

or as otherwise specified by the relevant party by notice in writing to each other party.

 

5.2 Any notice given in accordance with clause 5.1 will be deemed to have been received:

 

(a) if delivered by hand, on signature of a delivery receipt or at the time the notice is left at the proper address; or

 

(b) if sent by pre-paid first-class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the second working day after posting.

 

5.3 A notice given under this licence shall not be validly given if sent by e-mail.
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5.4 This clause does not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action or, where applicable, any arbitration or other method of dispute resolution.

 

6. No warranties for use or condition

 

6.1 The Licensor gives no warranty that the Property possesses the Necessary Consents for the Permitted Use.

 

6.2 The Licensor gives no warranty that the Property is physically fit for the purposes specified in clause 2.

 

6.3 The Licensee acknowledges that it does not rely on, and shall have no remedies in respect of, any representation or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that may have been made by or on behalf of the Licensor before the date of this licence as to any of the matters mentioned in clause 6.1 or clause 6.2.

 

6.4 Nothing in this clause shall limit or exclude any liability for fraud.

 

7. Limitation of Licensor’s liability

 

7.1 Subject to clause 7.2, the Licensor is not liable for:

 

(a) the death of, or injury to the Licensee, its employees, customers or invitees to the Property; or

 

(b) damage to any property of the Licensee or that of the Licensee’s employees, customers or other invitees to the Property; or

 

(c) any losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs or expenses or other liability incurred by Licensee or the Licensee’s employees, customers or other invitees to the Property in the exercise or purported exercise of the rights granted by clause 2.

 

7.2 Nothing in clause 7.1 shall limit or exclude the Licensor’s liability for:

 

(a) death or personal injury or damage to property caused by negligence on the part of the Licensor or its employees or agents; or

 

(b) any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for the Licensor to exclude or restrict liability.

 

8. Third party rights

 

A person who is not a party to this licence shall not have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this licence.

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9. Governing law

 

This licence and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

 

10. Jurisdiction

 

Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this licence or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

 

This licence has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of it.

 

(signature page follows)

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Signed by  
   
for and on behalf of Nottingham University Hospitals Head of Research Operations

 

Signed by Mike Nolan  
     
for and on behalf of Freenome Limited   Director

 

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Exhibit 10.24

CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS EXHIBIT, MARKED BY [***], HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE THE REGISTRANT HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND IS THE TYPE THAT THE REGISTRANT TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.

SUPPLY AGREEMENT

This Supply Agreement (the “Agreement”) is effective as of January 8, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) between Illumina, Inc., a Delaware corporation having a place of business at 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA  92122 ("Illumina") and Freenome Holdings, Inc., on behalf of itself and its Permitted Affiliates, having a business address at 279 East Grand Avenue, Fifth Floor, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (“Customer”).  Customer and Illumina may be referred to herein as “Party” or “Parties.”

I.            DEFINITIONS

Affiliate(s)” means with respect to a Party, any entity that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Party for so long as such control exists.  For purposes of this definition, an entity has control of another entity if it has the direct or indirect ability or power to direct or cause the direction of management policies of such other entity or otherwise direct the affairs of such other entity, whether through ownership of the voting securities of such other entity, by contract or otherwise. With respect to Customer, the term “Affiliate” shall not include any entity that (a) became an Affiliate after the Effective Date and (b) is (i) a Sequencing Product Company or (ii) at the time it becomes an Affiliate, is an entity that opposes Illumina in active, material and ongoing proceedings, excluding any such proceedings based on an allegation of infringement of Illumina Intellectual Property Rights by such entity. For the avoidance of doubt, with respect to Illumina, the term “Affiliate” shall include GRAIL, for so long as the relationship between Illumina and GRAIL meets the elements of the first sentence of this definition.

Collection Territory” means [***].

Consumable(s)” means, individually and collectively, reagents and consumable items that are offered for sale under, purchased under, supplied under or otherwise governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement that are intended by Illumina to be consumed through the use of Hardware, or that Customer otherwise purchases from Illumina or its Affiliate before or after the Effective Date in accordance with this Agreement. The Consumables that may be purchased under this Agreement as of the Effective Date are set forth in Exhibit A, Part 2.

Core IP” means any and all Illumina Intellectual Property Rights covering features, or uses of the Supplied Product that are common to all applications and all fields of use but does not include intellectually property that covers features of the Supplied Product (and use thereof) only with regard to specific fields or specific applications.

Distributed Device” means a distributed medical device that includes a Supplied Product as a component of the medical device that is intended for use in the diagnosis of or screening for disease or other conditions that either: (a) requires pre-market approval, notification or clearance by the United States Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) or listing with FDA (or similar listing or approval from the applicable regulatory agency of the Ship-To Country) before: (i) it may be used; and (ii) has received such regulatory approval for distribution of the Distributed Device to third parties; or (b) uses, as a component of any test for which it seeks such regulatory approval, a Supplied Product that is a research use only assay standing on its own (i.e., includes both the sequencer and the applicable assay-specific test kit) or the assay-specific test kit.

Documentation” means Illumina’s user manual, package insert, labeling, and similar documentation, provided by Illumina for the Supplied Product in effect on the date that the Supplied Product ships.  Documentation may contain additional terms and conditions (which are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference) and may be provided (including by reference to a website) with the Supplied Product or may be provided electronically by Illumina.  In the event of any conflict between any such additional terms and conditions and this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall supersede and govern Customer’s use of the Supplied Products and any conflicting terms in the Documentation, or any additional terms that would restrict Customer’s use of the Supplied Products beyond what is set forth in this Agreement, are hereby rejected and shall be null and void.

Excluded Uses” means any and every use of a Supplied Product that (a) is a use of the Product to perform [***], (b) is a use of the Product as, or as a component of, a Distributed Device, (c) is a use of the Product to perform testing of [***], (e) is a use of the Product (or information generated from the use of the Product) that is [***].

Existing Hardware” means those Illumina instruments, accessories, or peripherals that Customer purchased from Illumina prior to the Effective Date.  In the event of any conflict between the original supply terms for Existing Hardware and the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall supersede and govern Customer’s use of the Existing Hardware, subject to Section 7.1 regarding any warranty for Existing Hardware.

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Facility” and “Facilities” means each facility owned, leased by, or otherwise under the contractual control of Customer or its Affiliates, whether in whole or part.  The Facilities as of the Effective Date are listed on Schedule 1 hereto.

Force Majeure” is defined in Section 12.8.

“For-Profit Entity” means a for-profit company in the United States that purchases Supplied Products for performing sequencing for liquid biopsy cancer screening or diagnostic tests for clinical oncology purposes, on human samples received from, and delivered to, unaffiliated health care professionals, health care organizations or other laboratories for clinical oncology purposes.  A For-Profit Entity excludes governments, government agencies, hospitals, research institutes, academic institutions, non-profits, and Illumina Affiliates (including GRAIL).

“Freenome’s Field of Use” means the use of the Supplied Product for performing sequencing to enable Freenome Use.

“Freenome Use” means, individually and collectively, use of the Supplied Product for: (a) Research Use and (b) other uses permitted by Law excluding (i) any and all Excluded Uses, and (ii) forensics testing.

GRAIL” means GRAIL, Inc. for so long as it is an Affiliate of Illumina.

GRAIL Patent Rights” means all rights in patents and patent applications under the laws of any jurisdiction owned or controlled by GRAIL or its controlled affiliates that (a) are owned or controlled by GRAIL or its controlled affiliates prior to the closing of the Transaction on August 18, 2021; (b) are a substitution, application, reissue, renewal, reexamination, extension, division, continuation, or continuation-in-part that at any time claims priority from, or shares priority with, any priority or parent applications of the patents and patent applications described in subpart (a); (c) claim inventions made solely by employees of GRAIL or its controlled affiliates made before or after the closing of the Transaction on August 18, 2021; (d) claim inventions made by a third party (that is not an Affiliate of Illumina) on behalf of GRAIL or its controlled affiliates made before or after the closing of the Transaction on August 18, 2021; or (e) claim inventions made jointly by employees of GRAIL or its controlled affiliates and a third party (that is not an Affiliate of Illumina) made before or after the closing of the Transaction on August 18, 2021.  With respect to GRAIL, “controlled affiliates” means any entity that, directly or indirectly, is controlled by GRAIL for so long as such control exists.  For purposes of this definition, an entity has control of another entity if it has the direct or indirect ability or power to direct or cause the direction of management policies of such other entity or otherwise direct the affairs of such other entity, whether through ownership of the voting securities of such other entity, by contract or otherwise.

Hardware” means Existing Hardware and those Illumina instruments, accessories and those other peripherals that are offered for sale under, purchased under, supplied under or otherwise governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement or that Customer otherwise purchases from Illumina or its Affiliates after the Effective Date.  The Hardware that may be purchased under this Agreement as of the Effective Date is set forth in Exhibit A, Part 1.

Illumina Intellectual Property Rights” means any and all Intellectual Property Rights owned or controlled (including under license) by Illumina or Affiliates of Illumina as of the date the Supplied Product ships. Core IP is a subset within the Illumina Intellectual Property Rights. Illumina Intellectual Property Rights excludes GRAIL Patent Rights.

Intellectual Property Rights” means all rights in patent, copyrights (including rights in computer software), trade secrets, know-how, trademark, service mark and trade dress rights and other industrial or intellectual property rights under the laws of any jurisdiction, whether registered or not and including all applications or rights to apply therefor and registrations thereto.

Law” means all statutes, statutory instruments, regulations, ordinances, or legislation to which a Party or its performance under this Agreement is subject; common law and the law of equity as applicable to a Party; binding court orders, judgments or decrees; industry code of practice, guidance, policy or standards enforceable by law; and applicable, directions, communications, policies, guidance, rules or orders made or given by a governmental or regulatory authority.

On-Hardware Consumable” means a reagent or consumable that is used to perform a process on a sequencing or genotyping instrument in question. Non-limiting examples of On-Hardware Consumables supplied under this Agreement are [***] used to perform [***].

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Other IP” means any and all Intellectual Property Rights of third parties (excluding Illumina’s Affiliates) covering features of the Supplied Product (or use thereof) with regard to a specific field of use or specific application.  By way of non-limiting example, third party Intellectual Property Rights for [***]. Other IP excludes all Illumina Intellectual Property Rights.

Purchase Order” is defined in section 6.1.

Regulatory Approvals” means any and all regulatory approvals, licenses, and/or certifications required by the applicable regulatory agency in the ship-to country designated by Customer necessary for Customer to use the Supplied Products for Freenome Use as intended by Customer.

Research Use” means any and all research and development use, which includes performance of research services provided to third parties, specifically excluding any and all Excluded Uses.

Service Contract” is the written agreement, purchased separately from or under this Agreement, that governs the provision of service and maintenance for Hardware by Illumina or an Illumina Affiliate as authorized by Illumina.

Software” means software (e.g., Hardware-operating software) supplied under or otherwise governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, regardless of whether it is embedded in or installed on Hardware or provided separately.

Specific Consumable” means a Consumable referred to in Illumina’s catalogue as a NovaSeq v1.5 Consumable, or a Consumable for use with an Illumina sequencing platform commercially launched after the Effective Date with a throughput (on a gigabase per sequencing run basis) that is equal to or higher than the use of a NovaSeq v1.5 Consumable on the NovaSeq sequencing instrument.

Specifications” means Illumina’s written or electronically published (including on Illumina’s websites) specifications for a Supplied Product (as modified in accordance with this Agreement) in effect for that Supplied Product on the date that the Supplied Product ships.

Supplied Products” means the products that are offered for sale under, purchased under, supplied under or otherwise acquired under, and governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Term” means the term of this Agreement as defined in section 11.1.

 “Transaction” means Illumina Inc.’s acquisition of GRAIL, Inc. that closed on August 18, 2021 pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 20, 2020 (as amended on February 4, 2021 by the Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, the “Merger Agreement”), among Illumina, Grail, SDG Ops, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Illumina, and SDG Ops, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Illumina.

II. GOVERNING TERMS; SUPPLIED PRODUCTS; AND PRICING

2.1         Exclusive Governing Terms.  This Agreement (together with the applicable Documentation and Specifications) exclusively governs the ordering, purchase, supply, and use of Supplied Product, and its terms shall prevail and override any conflicting, amending and/or additional terms contained in any purchase orders, invoices or similar documents, which are hereby rejected and shall be null and void. In the event Customer begins to purchase Consumables labeled with either Advantage or a prefix “TG” in their catalogue number or product name, the Parties agree to enter into a separate Quality Agreement within [***] days of the Effective Date.  To the extent terms in the Quality Agreement conflict with terms in this Supply Agreement, the terms of this Supply Agreement control.

a.          Customer shall notify Illumina if it desires to purchase a product available from Illumina that is not listed on Exhibit A, and the Parties will negotiate an appropriate amendment to add the products to Exhibit A.  This Agreement is personal to Customer and the rights and obligations set forth herein do not extend to Affiliates of Customer (other than those Affiliates that may be included on Schedule 2, each, a “Permitted Affiliate”).  In the event of a Permitted Affiliate, references herein to Customer shall be deemed to include the Permitted Affiliates.

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b.           The terms attached hereto as Appendix A are incorporated into the Agreement and made a part hereof.   From time to time, Illumina may make additional discount tiers and schedules or other benefits (“Updated Appendix A Terms”) available to Customer, which shall be immediately and automatically incorporated herein in their entirety. Notwithstanding the forgoing, Illumina will promptly notify Customer of any Updated Appendix A Terms, which may be viewed on Illumina’s Oncology Contract Terms website, available at https://www.illumina.com/areas-of-interest/cancer/test-terms.html. If Customer does not wish to receive the benefit of such Updated Appendix A Terms, Customer must notify Illumina within ten (10) days of receiving such notification. Otherwise, the Updated Appendix A Terms will become part of Appendix A of this Agreement as of the date of the announcement.

2.2         Supplied Products; Pricing; Transition Services.

a.           Supplied Products. The Supplied Products, along with pricing and [***], are set forth on Exhibit A.  If a price for a Supplied Product is not set forth in Exhibit A, the Parties will agree to the price [***].  All prices and amounts payable under this Agreement shall be in United States dollars unless otherwise expressly stated.

b.          Service Contracts. Customer shall, throughout the Term, maintain [***] each Hardware that Customer uses for testing of human samples and specimens with a test developed by Customer, validated by Customer, and performed by Customer in its own laboratory Facilities, which if in the United States, is regulated under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (i.e., CLIA) or any successor Law thereto.

c.            Transition Assistance. If Customer gives Illumina written notice of its intent to transition, or meaningfully explore a transition of, one or more of its tests to:
      
i.           an Illumina sequencing platform from a different platform (whether sequencing or otherwise), Illumina will discuss the steps necessary to transition to an Illumina sequencing platform and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Customer with such transition, including provision of appropriate data, documentation and protocols in its possession or control, to help effectuate a transition that is aligned with FDA guidance for approval; or

ii.          a different Illumina sequencing platform than the Illumina sequencing platform in use at the time for the test, Illumina will discuss the steps necessary to transition to a different Illumina sequencing platform and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Customer with such transition, including provision of appropriate data, documentation and protocols in its possession or control,  to help effectuate a transition that is aligned with FDA guidance for approval.

III.         USE RIGHTS FOR SUPPLIED PRODUCTS

3.1          Authorized Uses of Supplied Products. Except as expressly stated in this section, no right or license under any intellectual property rights of Illumina or its Affiliates is or are granted, expressly, by implication, or by estoppel, to Customer, and any such rights are expressly reserved to Illumina and its Affiliates.

a.          Freenome Use Rights.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Customer’s purchase of each unit of Supplied Product from Illumina or Illumina’s Affiliate under this Agreement confers upon Customer the [***] right under [***] to use [***] within Freenome’s Field of Use in Customer’s Facilities.

c.            Hardware. The rights conferred upon Customer with purchase of Consumables under this Agreement include the right for Customer to use [***].

d.         Software. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, solely in connection with Freenome Use of the Products within the Freenome Field of Use in Customer’s Facilities, only with [***], and in accordance with any applicable end-user license or access agreements (to the extent that any such end-user license or access agreements do not conflict with the rights granted under this Agreement), Customer is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable (except to a successor-in-interest in accordance with section 12.5), non-sublicensable, license or right to install, access, and use (as applicable) the Software made available by Illumina with the Supplied Product, solely in accordance with the Supplied Product’s Specifications and Documentation, and specifically excluding the Excluded Uses. This license and/or right of access will terminate upon Customer’s failure to comply with these terms and conditions, or by Customer’s discontinuing use of the Software and destroying or removing all copies thereof. All Software installed on or embedded in a Supplied Product is licensed to Customer, not sold, notwithstanding references in this Agreement to “purchase” or “sale” of Supplied Products (and similar grammatical variations).

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e.           FDA.  Customer may enter into, at any time from the Effective Date until [***] an agreement with Illumina under which Customer may develop and commercialize [***].  Illumina will provide the standard terms for Customer to enter into a stand-alone agreement to enable Customer to develop and commercialize [***].  Illumina shall provide any documentation or information reasonably required for Customer to seek FDA approval or FDA marketing authorization to sell a for-profit clinical test using the diagnostic Supplied Products.

3.2         Limitations and Unauthorized Uses.

a.            Certain Limitations on Use. Customer agrees that (i) it will not use, nor authorize any third party to use, a Supplied Product for any Excluded Use, (ii) it will not [***], or [***], any [***], (iii) its license to use the Supplied Products is only within the scope of Freenome’s Field of Use, and otherwise as conferred upon Customer with purchase of each unit of Supplied Product in accordance with section 3.1 (Authorized Uses of Supplied Products), (iv) its license to use the Supplied Products is limited to only in its Facilities (iv) it will not use the Products in a manner that deprives any individual or group of individuals her, his, or their fundamental human rights. Customer and any user of the Products shall comply with this section 3.2(a) and all internationally-recognized human rights standards and best practices. Customer shall notify Seller of any suspected or actual breach of this section, or of any disappearance, theft, or confiscation of Products promptly, but no later than 15 days following the date Customer knew of the applicable incident.

b.           Consumables; On-Hardware Consumables. Consumables and Hardware were specifically designed and manufactured to operate together. Customer acknowledges and agrees that (i) it will [***], (ii) it will use [***] (iii) with respect to [***], it will only use [***],  and (iv) Customer is not granted any right under this Agreement to [***], even for use in place of [***], even for its [***], and (v) subject to subsection 3.1(e), Customer is not granted any right under this Agreement to  [***]. The limitations in (i)-(ii) do not apply if the Documentation or Specifications for the Product expressly state otherwise.

c.          Unauthorized Transfer of Products. Licenses to the Software are not transferable. Customer agrees to not sell, rent, lease, loan, transfer or assign or otherwise dispose of any Hardware or component thereof containing Software to any third party unless Customer first erases or removes the Software.

d.          Software License Restrictions. Customer acknowledges that certain Software may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Customer may not use, copy, modify, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, distribute, sell, assign, pledge, sublicense, lease, loan, rent, timeshare or otherwise transfer the Software, nor permit any other party to do any of the foregoing. Customer may not remove from the Software, or alter, any of the trademarks, trade names, logos, patent or copyright notices or markings, or add any other notices or markings to the Software.  Customer may not (and may not attempt to) defeat, avoid, by-pass, remove, deactivate or otherwise circumvent any protection mechanisms in the Software including without limitation any such mechanism used to restrict or control the functionality of the Software.

e.         Third Party Code. Customer acknowledges that certain Software may be subject to additional terms and conditions. To the extent third party code is included in Software and any term or condition of a third party license applicable to such third party code directly conflicts with the terms and conditions set forth herein, the applicable terms or conditions of that third party license will be applicable only to that third party code and only to the extent necessary to remove the conflict.

f.            Illumina Proprietary Information. Customer acknowledges that the contents of and methods of operation of the Supplied Products are proprietary to Illumina and/or its Affiliates and may contain or embody trade secrets of Illumina and/or its Affiliates. With respect to [***] that are included in Supplied Products, Customer agrees that it shall only use the same with the Supplied Products.

g.           Documentation. Customer agrees that it will not alter, modify, copy, or remove the Documentation from Customer’s Facilities, unless expressly permitted to do so in the Documentation or in this Agreement.  Permitted copies of the Documentation shall include Illumina’s copyright and other proprietary notices.

IV.         INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

4.1        Core IP.   Customer’s purchase of Supplied Products under this Agreement confers upon Customer, on a unit-by-unit basis, only the use rights under Core IP, to the extent expressly stated in stated in section 3.1.   No rights are conferred upon Customer for any Illumina Intellectual Property Rights pertaining to or covering features or uses of the Supplied Product that are particular to specific fields of use or specific applications.

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4.2        Other IP.  Customer’s intended use of the Supplied Products may require that it obtain license or other rights to third-party Intellectual Property Rights, including Other IP, or Illumina Intellectual Property Rights not included under the Core IP, to use Supplied Products for any and all applications for Freenome Use without infringement or misuse of such Intellectual Property Rights.  Subject to and without limiting section 10.1, it is Customer’s responsibility to ensure that it has or obtains rights to all Intellectual Property Rights that are required for Customer to use the Supplied Products for Freenome Use without infringement or misuse of such Intellectual Property Rights. If either Party becomes aware of any Illumina Intellectual Property Rights other than Core IP that the Party understands to be related to Freenome’s Field of Use, that Party shall provide written notice to the other Party.  If and to the extent the Parties determine it is necessary to do so, the Parties agree to negotiate in good faith to extended rights under such Illumina Intellectual Property on mutually acceptable financial and other terms.

4.3         All Rights Reserved.

a.          The rights conferred upon Customer under this Agreement are limited to those use rights expressly conferred in section 3.1 (Authorized Uses of Supplied Products) upon purchase of each unit of Supplied Products under this Agreement, and Customer agrees that any use of Supplied Products outside the scope of Freenome’s Field of Use is a prohibited and unauthorized use.  All prohibited and unauthorized uses by the Customer or authorized by the Customer that infringe Illumina Intellectual Property Rights are expressly excluded from Freenome Use.  Illumina, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (and their respective successors and assigns), retains all and does not waive the right to enforce Illumina Intellectual Property Rights and bring suit or proceedings against any person or entity, including Customer (and its Affiliates, and their respective successors, and assigns), with respect to any and all prohibited or unauthorized uses of Supplied Product or Existing Hardware as set forth in Sections 3.1 and 3.2.  Customer agrees that actual knowledge by Illumina, Illumina’s Affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents that Customer is using Supplied Product in any unauthorized or unpermitted manner, does not (i) waive or otherwise limit any rights under this Agreement or at Law that Illumina, Illumina’s Affiliates or their respective successors and assigns, have to address the unauthorized or unpermitted use, or (ii) grant Customer a license or other right to any Illumina Intellectual Property Right, whether expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.  There are no implied rights under this Agreement.

b.           Except as expressly stated in section 3.1 (Authorized Uses of Supplied Products), no sublicense or other right or license under any Illumina Intellectual Property Rights is or are granted, expressly, by implication, by estoppel or otherwise, under this Agreement. Supplied Products and Existing Hardware may be covered by one or more patents.  Illumina does not represent, warrant, covenant or undertake that use of Supplied Products for any or all applications will not infringe or be a misuse of any Illumina Intellectual Property Rights or third-party Intellectual Property Rights, including Other IP, and expressly disclaims and excludes any statement or implication otherwise, to the maximum extent permitted by Law. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Customer assumes all risk associated with not obtaining any required rights to Other IP or any Illumina Intellectual Property Rights required but not expressly stated in section 3.1 (Authorized Uses of Supplied Products).

4.4         No Interruption of Supply.  In no event will Illumina have the right to terminate this Agreement, or cease supplying or shipping Supplied Product, as a result of or on the basis of, in whole or in part, any alleged claim of infringement of any Intellectual Property Rights of Illumina or any of its Affiliates (including without limitation GRAIL).

V.           REGULATORY

5.1         Research Supplied Products. The Supplied Products are labeled “For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures” or with a similar labeling statement. Customer acknowledges that (i) the Supplied Products have not been approved, cleared, or licensed by the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other regulatory entity whether foreign or domestic for any specific intended use, whether research, commercial, diagnostic, or otherwise, and (ii) Customer must ensure it has any Regulatory Approvals that are necessary for Customer’s intended uses of the Supplied Product.

5.2         Illumina intends that its products be used only in a lawful and ethical manner. Customer agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines promulgated by established national and international ethical bodies when using, maintaining, and disposing of the Supplied Products and the information generated from the use of the Supplied Products.

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5.3        Regulatory Appropriate Product. If Illumina [***] determines that it is proper from a regulatory standpoint to discontinue sale of any Supplied Product to Customer, then Illumina will promptly notify Customer thereof.  If thereafter, Illumina makes available for purchase by Customer a product or combination of products that is more appropriate for use by Customer within the Freenome Field of Use, then Customer agrees to transition to the use of that product or combination of products and cease using the applicable Supplied Product within [***] after that product or combination of products is available for purchase by Customer, or (y) such other time period as the Parties may agree upon in good faith in writing (unless, in each case of the foregoing (x) and (y),  a shorter time period for transition is required by Law, in which case, within that shorter time period).  The price for any replacement products shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including without limitation, section 2.2(d) and section 2.2(e).  In any such event, the Parties will work together in good faith to coordinate such transition and, if necessary, to modify other terms and conditions of this Agreement as necessary to accommodate the same.

VI.         PURCHASING; FORECASTS; PAYMENT; DELIVERY; LIFECYCLE

6.1         Purchase Orders; Acceptance; Cancellation.  Customer shall order Supplied Product using written purchase orders submitted under and in accordance with this Agreement (“Purchase Orders”).  Purchase Orders shall state, at a minimum, the Illumina catalogue number, the Illumina provided Quotation number, the quantity ordered, price, requested delivery date, and address for delivery, and shall reference this Agreement. All Purchase Orders shall be sent to the attention of Illumina Customer Solutions or to any other person or department designated by Illumina in writing.  Acceptance of a Purchase Order occurs when Illumina (or an Illumina Affiliate) provides Customer a sales order confirmation.  Purchase Orders submitted in accordance with this Agreement may be rejected by Illumina only if Illumina does not have sufficient supply of the applicable Supplied Product to fulfill the order or if the Purchase Order is not in accordance with standard lead times for the applicable Supplied Product.  In the event that Illumina intends to reject any Purchase Order it shall do so within [***] of the receipt of the applicable Purchase Order and state the basis for such rejection; provided that in the event of any shortage of supply, the provisions of section 6.4 shall apply.  Subject to Illumina’s written consent and in its sole discretion, Customer may cancel or modify accepted Purchase Orders only if Customer submits a new Purchase Order for Supplied Product of an equivalent value to the cancelled amount for delivery within the same time period in which the original product was to be delivered. Such new Purchase Order shall be submitted at least [***] days prior to the scheduled shipment date of the prior Purchase Order.

6.2         Invoices; Payment; Taxes.

a.           Invoices and Payment.  Illumina (or an Illumina Affiliate) shall issue invoices upon shipment of Supplied Products.  All invoices are payable as of the date of invoice and payments by Customer on such invoices are due within [***] after the date of the invoice.  Without limiting any remedies available to Illumina, any amounts not paid when due under this Agreement will accrue interest at the rate of [***], or the maximum amount allowed by Law, if lower.  In the event of nonpayment, Illumina shall have the right to take any action allowed in Law in addition to any rights or remedies under this Agreement, including without limitation, suspend performance, including shipment and acceptance of Purchase Orders until all payments are made current. Each Purchase Order is a separate, independent transaction under this Agreement, and all amounts due under any other Purchase Orders or other transactions with Illumina shall be paid by the Customer in full without any set-off, counterclaim, deduction or withholding. Customer agrees to pay for Supplied Products supplied hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

b.          Taxes.  Customer agrees that any applicable sales, use, excise, VAT (value added tax), GST (goods and services tax), withholding, and other taxes will be calculated based on both the tax rates in effect on the date of shipment and the ship to address for the Product. All prices and other amounts payable to Illumina hereunder are exclusive of and are payable without withholding or deduction for taxes, GST, VAT, customs duties, tariffs, charges or otherwise as required by Law from time to time upon the sale of the Supplied Product or provision of services, all of which will be added to the purchase price or subsequently invoiced to the Customer to gross up any payment in respect of which withholding or deduction is required to be made.

6.3         Shipping Terms; Title and Risk of Loss; Ship Date Changes.

a.          Shipping; Title, Risk of Loss. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, all shipments are made DAP (Incoterms 2020) at Customer’s address for delivery, provided that Customer is responsible for freight and insurance which will be added to the invoice and paid by Customer.  In [***] cases, title (except for [***]) and [***] is made available at such address.

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b.           Ship Date Changes. Customer may, no later than [***] prior to the then-scheduled delivery date, request staggered delivery of Supplied Products (which delivery shall take place solely within the same quarter) set forth in a confirmed Purchase Order or any shipment schedule, and Illumina shall use commercially reasonable efforts to accommodate such staggered delivery dates. Customer may request staggered delivery (solely within a [***]), of an amount that is no greater or less than [***] of the amount of Supplied Products scheduled for delivery in such a given quarter, as set forth in a confirmed Purchase Order or any shipment schedule.  Illumina will use commercially reasonable efforts to accept the staggered delivery dates for the relevant Supplied Products.

6.4         Short Supply.  In the event Supplied Products are in short supply so that Illumina cannot meet its obligations under an accepted Purchase Order, Illumina shall notify Customer in writing of such circumstances as soon as reasonably possible, including the underlying reasons for such shortage and the date such inability is expected to end. In the event of the foregoing, Illumina will allocate the existing supply in an equitable manner among its customers (including Affiliates) based on expiring lots, and which shall not favor Affiliates over other customers.  In all events, Illumina agrees not to prioritize its Affiliates that are similarly situated to Customer over Customer and not to unreasonably prioritize similarly situated customers over Customer.

6.5        Specification Changes / DiscontinuationsSubject to Sections 5.3 and 11.2, as well as Section 3.e. of Appendix A, Illumina agrees to use good faith efforts to notify Customer in advance of any (a) change to the Specifications for any Supplied Product, and (b) discontinuation of any Supplied Product, at least [***] in advance for any Supplied Product that is Hardware or Software or a Consumable, but in the case of (a) and (b) in no event later than the customary advance notice provided to similarly situated customers, which, for the avoidance of doubt, advance notice shall not favor Affiliates of Illumina.  Any such notice shall describe in detail the proposed change to the Specifications or date of discontinuation.  In any such case, Illumina shall (i) use commercially reasonable efforts to accept Purchase orders for such Supplied Products during such period reasonably intended by Customer to meet its needs regardless of its prior forecasting and (ii) (at no additional cost to Customer) reasonably assist Customer, including providing  information available to Illumina or its Affiliates, necessary or useful to update any Regulatory Approvals or other regulatory filing with respect to Customer’s use of any such Supplied Product.  Additionally, Illumina shall continue to provide service support (including spare parts) for any such Supplied Product that is Hardware or Software in accordance with its customary practices, which practices shall not favor Affiliates of Illumina.  For clarity, any modified or replacement product to or for a discontinued Supplied Product hereunder shall be added to Exhibit A as a Supplied Product on the terms and conditions herein, provided that discounts shall be determined at the time of purchase (but shall be consistent with Section 2.2(d) and Section 2.2(e)).

6.6        Product Line Evolution In the event that Illumina improves, develops, and commercializes new technologies for any of the Supplied Products which Customer purchases pursuant to this Agreement, the Parties agree to review the changes to such Supplied Products (example: [***]) that may improve Customer’s commercial product or service within the fields of use consistent with Illumina’s customary practice for similarly situated customers.  Any improved or new product offerings of the aforementioned shall be subject to Customer’s evaluation and Illumina shall provide the same reasonable technical consultation to help Customer validate any new products as it customarily provides similarly situated customers. 

VII.       WARRANTY

7.1        Warranty for Supplied Products.  All warranties are personal to Customer and may not be transferred or assigned to a third-party, including an Affiliate of Customer.  All warranties for Hardware are specific to the Facility where such Hardware is originally installed by or on behalf of Illumina and do not transfer and are void if the Hardware is used at or moved to another facility, including moved to, between, or among Facilities of Customer, unless Illumina conducts such move.  All warranties for Consumables are specific to the Facility to which it is originally shipped by or on behalf of Illumina and cannot be re-shipped, including re-shipments between or among Facilities of Customer. The warranties set forth in this Agreement only apply to units of Supplied Products purchased under this Agreement. Warranty for Existing Hardware is as stated in the original terms of sale.  Without limiting Sections 7.1a or 7.1b, if Illumina develops an ‘Advantage’ or similar program for any Supplied Product, Customer will have the rights associated with such program for such Supplied Product(s) at no additional costs other than the purchase price for such enhanced Supplied Product.

a.          Warranty for Consumables.  Illumina warrants, except as expressly stated otherwise in this Agreement, that Consumables, other than custom Consumables, will conform to their Specifications and Documentation until [***] from the date of shipment from Illumina’s manufacturing location, and [***], but in either event, no later than [***] from the date of shipment. To the extent that Illumina [***], it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure [***].  With respect to [***], Illumina only warrants that [***].  Illumina makes no warranty that custom Consumables will work as intended by Customer or for Customer’s intended uses.

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b.          Warranty for Hardware.  Illumina warrants that Hardware, other than Upgraded Components, will conform to its Specifications and Documentation for a period of [***] after its shipment date from Illumina unless the Hardware includes Illumina-provided installation (Illumina shall use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly complete such installation), in which case the warranty period begins on the [***] or [***] after the date the Illumina Hardware was delivered, whichever occurs first  (“Base Hardware Warranty”).  “Upgraded Components” means Illumina-provided components, modifications, or enhancements to Hardware provided pursuant to the Base Hardware warranty. Illumina warrants that Upgraded Components will conform to their Specifications for the [***] of the Base Hardware Warranty or a period of [***] from the date the Upgraded Components are installed.  Upgraded Components do not extend the Base Hardware Warranty.

7.2        Exclusions from Warranty Coverage.  The foregoing warranties in section 7.1 shall not apply to the extent a non-conformance is due to (a) abuse, misuse, neglect, negligence, accident, improper storage, or use contrary to the Documentation or Specifications (misuse includes use of a Consumable more than one time) , (b) repair or improper handling, installation or maintenance (other than if by or authorized in writing by Illumina personnel), (c) unauthorized modification, (d) an event of Force Majeure, (e) use with a third party’s good not provided by Illumina (unless the applicable Documentation or Specifications expressly state such third party’s good is for use with the Supplied Product), or (e) use that is an Excluded Use.

7.3         Sole Remedy.  The following states Customer’s sole remedy and Illumina’s sole obligations under the foregoing warranties.

a.          Consumables.  Illumina will repair or replace the non-conforming Consumable in its sole discretion.  Repaired or replaced Consumables come with a warranty [***]. In no event will the warranty for repaired or replaced Consumables [***] from the date of shipment.

b.          Hardware. Illumina will either repair or replace the non-conforming Hardware, choosing between the two options in its reasonable discretion.  Hardware may be repaired or replaced with functionally equivalent, reconditioned, or new Hardware or components (if only a component of Hardware is non-conforming).  If the Hardware is replaced in its entirety, or if only components are being repaired or replaced, the warranty period for the replacement Hardware is the longer of [***] from the date of its shipment or the remaining period on the original Hardware warranty.  Replaced or repaired components do not extend the original Hardware warranty period.

7.4       Procedure. In order to be eligible for repair or replacement under this warranty Customer must (a) promptly contact Illumina’s customer support department to report the non-conformance, (b) cooperate with Illumina in the diagnosis of the non-conformance, and (c) return the Supplied Product, transportation charges prepaid (which will be reimbursed to Customer, in the event the non-conformance is determined by Illumina to be subject to the warranty), to Illumina following Illumina’s instructions or, if agreed by Illumina, grant Illumina’s authorized repair personnel access to this Supplied Product in order to confirm the non-conformance and make repairs.

7.5         Third Party Goods.  Illumina has no warranty obligations with respect to any goods or software originating from a third party, including without limitation, any such goods or software supplied to Customer under this Agreement.  Third-party goods or software are those that are labeled or branded with a third-party’s name.  The warranty for third-party goods or software, if any, is provided by the original manufacturer.  Illumina will cooperate with Customer in filing any warranty claims with such third parties.

7.6       Limited Warranties.  TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR SUPPLIED PRODUCTS SET FORTH IN SECTION 7.1 AND 7.3 OF THIS AGREEMENT, ILLUMINA MAKES NO (AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL) WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPLIED PRODUCTS, OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT, OR ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE.  WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, ILLUMINA MAKES NO CLAIM, REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AS TO THE UTILITY OF THE SUPPLIED PRODUCTS FOR CUSTOMER’S INTENDED USES.

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VIII.     CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

8.1      Confidential Information; Confidentiality. The Parties acknowledge that a Party (the “Recipient Party”) may have access to confidential or proprietary information (“Confidential Information”) of the other Party (the “Disclosing Party”) in connection with this Agreement. As used herein, Confidential Information of a Party includes any and all technical and non-technical information disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, which may include, without limitation, proprietary and confidential information regarding: patents, patent applications, ideas, gene sequences, cell lines, samples, media, chemical compounds, assays, biological materials, techniques, sketches, drawings, works of authorship, models, inventions, know-how, processes, apparatuses, equipment, algorithms, software programs, software source documents, and formulae related to the current, future, and proposed products and services of the Disclosing Party, such as information concerning research, experimental work, development, design details and specifications, engineering, financial information, procurement requirements, purchasing, manufacturing, customer lists, investors, employees, business and contractual relationships, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, marketing plans and information regarding third parties. Confidential Information includes (a) any information of the Disclosing Party embodied in tangible material (such as documents, drawings, pictures, graphics, software, hardware, graphs, charts, or disks) and labeled as “Confidential” or with a similar legend, and (b) any oral or visual information disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party and designated as confidential at the time of disclosure and then reduced to writing, marked as “Confidential,” and provided to the Receiving Party within [***] of such disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a failure to mark documents as “Confidential” or to reduce oral/visual disclosures to writing will not preclude confidential treatment under this Agreement if such Confidential Information is disclosed in furtherance of this Agreement and would reasonably be considered confidential based upon the nature of the Confidential Information and the circumstances surrounding its disclosure. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of [***] years after termination or expiration, the Recipient Party shall hold the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in confidence using at least the degree of care that is used by the Recipient Party with respect to its own Confidential Information, but no less than reasonable care. Each Party will take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of, and avoid unauthorized use or disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information. Each receiving Party shall immediately notify the disclosing Party upon discovery of any loss or unauthorized disclosure of the disclosing Party’s Confidential Information.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the obligations of confidentiality contained herein shall not apply to the extent the Party that received the information is able to demonstrate that either: (a) it was in possession of the information without an obligation of confidentiality prior to its receipt from the disclosing Party; (b) it independently developed the information; (c) it received the information lawfully from a third party without a corresponding breach of confidentiality obligations; or (d) the information was already publicly disclosed without wrongdoing by the receiving Party.

The confidentiality obligations set forth in this Section 8.1 are in addition to those obligations set forth in Section 6.a. of Appendix A.

8.2        Disclosure of Agreement.  Except as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, neither Party may disclose this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including any financial terms thereof, and the subject matter of this Agreement to any third party (except to its advisors, including lawyers and auditors) without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, except that a Party may disclose this Agreement and its terms and conditions in late stage diligence in connection with a potential financing or Change of Control (as defined in Section 11.2d) to the extent necessary.  Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, each Party acknowledges and agrees that each Party (and its Affiliates), as healthcare companies, may (i) if required by a contractual obligation to a third party disclose the existence of this Agreement, or (ii) if required by applicable Law, disclose this Agreement, its terms, its subject matter, including financial terms (including without limitation, Illumina’s compliance with Sunshine Act).  Furthermore, a Recipient Party may disclose certain Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, without violating the obligations of this Agreement, to the extent the disclosure is required by a valid order of a court or other governmental body having jurisdiction, provided that the Recipient Party provides the Disclosing Party with reasonable prior written notice of such disclosure and makes a reasonable effort to obtain, or to assist the Disclosing Party in obtaining, a protective order preventing or limiting the disclosure and/or requiring that the Confidential Information so disclosed be used only for the purposes for which the law or regulation required, or for which the order was issued.

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IX.        LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; DISCLAIMERS; REPRESENTATIONS

9.1         Limitation of Liability.

a.           EXCEPT AS STATED IN SECTION 9.1(c), AND EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO LIABILITY ARISING FROM (1) INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER ARTICLE X, BUT EXCLUDING SECTION 10.1(c) AND (d)  (2) BREACH OF [***]; OR (3) [***] UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, BUT OTHERWISE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ILLUMINA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER, NOR SHALL CUSTOMER OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO ILLUMINA, FOR [***] ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE [***], HOWEVER ARISING OR CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OR OTHERWISE).

b.           EXCEPT AS STATED IN SECTION 9.1(c), AND EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO LIABILITY ARISING FROM (1) INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER ARTICLE X, BUT EXCLUDING SECTION 10.1(c) AND (d) (2) A BREACH OF [***], OR (3) [***] OR [***] UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, BUT OTHERWISE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY’S TOTAL AND CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO THE OTHER ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED [***]. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING AND EXCEPT AS STATED IN SECTION 9.1(c), EACH PARTY’S TOTAL AND CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PURSUANT TO SECTION 10.1(c) AND (d) SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED [***].

c.          THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN THIS SECTION 9.1 SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ILLUMINA OR ITS AFFILIATES OR CUSTOMER AND ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LIABILITY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.  NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IN THIS ARTICLE IX, THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT LIMIT LIABILITY OF EITHER PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT OF THE OTHER PARTY’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

9.2         Customer Representations and Warranties.  Customer represents and warrants and covenants that (a) it owns, leases, or otherwise contractually controls the Facilities and the Facilities in which Supplied Products will be used; (b) it has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement without violating the terms of any other agreement; (c) it has all rights and licenses necessary to purchase and use the Supplied Products; and (d) the person signing this Agreement on its behalf has the right and authority to bind Customer to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

9.3         Customer Agreements.  Customer is not an authorized dealer, representative, reseller, or distributor of any of Illumina’s, or its Affiliates’, products or services.  Customer (a) is not purchasing the Supplied Product on behalf of a third party, (b) is not purchasing the Supplied Product in order to resell or distribute the Supplied Product to a third party, (c) is not purchasing the Supplied Product in order to export the Supplied Product from the country in which Illumina shipped the Supplied Product pursuant to the ship-to address designated by Illumina at the time of ordering, and (d) will not export the Supplied Product out of such country in (c).

9.4        Illumina Representations and Warranties.  Illumina represents and warrants and covenants that (a) it has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement without violating the terms of any other agreement; (b) it has all rights and licenses necessary to manufacture and supply the Supplied Products in accordance with this Agreement; and (c) the person(s) signing this Agreement on its behalf has the right and authority to bind Illumina to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

X.          INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE

10.1       Indemnity.

a.          Indemnification by Illumina for Infringement.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including without limitation, the Exclusions to Illumina Indemnification Obligation (Section 10.1(b) below), Indemnification by Customer (Section 10.1(c) below), Conditions of Indemnification Obligation (Section 10.1(d) below), Illumina shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Customer, and its officers, directors, representatives and employees (Customer and each of the foregoing a “Customer Indemnitee”), against any claim or action brought by a third-party alleging that [***];

(i)   Illumina shall [***] awarded against such Customer Indemnitee in connection with such Illumina Infringement Claim;

(ii)  The foregoing obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless shall not be applicable for any claim or action brought by a third party who is or becomes or was an Affiliate of Customer; and

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(iii)  If the Supplied Products or any part thereof become, or in Illumina’s opinion may become the subject of an Illumina Infringement Claim or other action against Illumina (including its Affiliates) or Customer and/or any other Customer Indemnitee, Illumina [***], to (A) [***] Customer the right to continue using such Supplied Products, (B) [***] such Supplied Products, as applicable, with [***]; provided that Illumina shall provide to Customer [***], and provide reasonable cooperation to assist with such efforts, or (C) require the return of such Supplied Products that are or may become the subject of an infringement claim or action and [***] to supply such Supplied Products hereunder, and [***] to Customer [***] of the returned Supplied Product at the time of [***]; provided that, [***].  This section (including without limitation section 10.1(b) and other sections referred to herein) states the entire liability of Illumina for any allegation of Customer infringement of third-party Intellectual Property Rights.

b.          Exclusions to Illumina Infringement Claim Indemnification Obligation.  Illumina shall have no obligation under section 10.1(a), to defend, indemnify or hold harmless any Customer Indemnitee or pay any settlements, final judgments or costs with respect to any Illumina Infringement Claim, to the extent such Illumina Infringement Claim is or arises from any one or more of:

(i) the use of the Supplied Products in any [***] with respect to [***] of the Supplied Products in accordance with [***],
(ii) the use of the Supplied Products in any manner or for any purpose [***],
(iii) the use of the Supplied Products in [***],
(iv) the use of the Supplied Products to [***], including without limitation,  [***],
(v) Illumina’s compliance with [***],
(vi) except with respect to Illumina’s agreement to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, as specified in section 10.1(a), the use of the Supplied Products in any manner or for any purpose that [***] or [***]
(vii) Customer’s negligence, fraud, or willful misconduct; or
(viii) Customer’s breach of any term, including breach of a representation or warranty or condition, made hereunder or included in this Agreement.

 Each of subsections 10.1(b)(i) – (viii) is referred to as an “Excluded Claim.

c.          General Indemnification by Illumina.  Illumina shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Customer Indemnitees against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, fines, penalties, causes of action, and losses of any and every kind brought by a third party (“Claim”), including without limitation claims relating to or arising out of personal injury or death, to the extent a Claim results from, relates to, or arises out of:

(i) Illumina’s breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement;
(ii) Illumina’s [***]; or
(iii) Illumina’s failure to comply with applicable Law.

d.          Indemnification by Customer.  Customer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Illumina, its officers, directors, representatives, and employees (Illumina and each of the foregoing an “Illumina Indemnitee”), against any Claim including without limitation, claims relating to or arising out of personal injury or death, and claims relating to or arising out of infringement of a third party’s Intellectual Property Rights (except to the extent arising out of an Illumina Infringement Claim), to the extent a Claim results from, relates to, or arises out of:

(i) any action described in any Excluded Claim, including without limitation, [***],
(ii) Customer’s failure to [***], and
(iii) Customer’s [***], including without limitation, [***].

e.          Conditions of Indemnification.  The Parties’ indemnification obligations under this Section 10.1 are subject to the Party seeking indemnification (i) notifying the other, indemnifying Party promptly in writing of the claim, (ii) giving indemnifying Party exclusive control and authority over the defense of such claim, (iii) not admitting infringement of any Intellectual Property Right without prior written consent of the indemnifying Party, (iv) not entering into any settlement or compromise of any such action without the indemnifying Party’s prior written consent, and (v) providing all [***] to the indemnifying Party that the indemnifying Party requests and ensuring that its officers, directors, representatives and employees and  other indemnitees likewise provide assistance (provided that indemnifying Party reimburses the indemnified Party(ies) for its/their [***] providing such assistance). An indemnifying Party will not enter into or otherwise consent to an adverse judgment or order, or make any admission as to liability or fault that would adversely affect the indemnified party, or settle a dispute without the prior written consent of the indemnified Party, which consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.

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f.            Third-Party Goods.  Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Illumina shall have no indemnification obligations with respect to any goods or software originating from a third party, including without limitation, any such goods or software supplied to Customer under this Agreement.  Third-party goods are those that are labeled or branded with a third-party’s name.   Customer’s sole right to indemnification with respect to such third-party goods or software shall be pursuant to the original manufacturer’s or original licensor’s indemnity, if any, to Customer, to the extent provided by the original manufacturer or original licensor.

10.2       Insurance.  Each Party shall maintain appropriate commercial general liability insurance sufficient to cover its interest or potential liabilities hereunder, in an amount equal to at least [***].  Each Party shall provide to the other, upon request, a copy of its insurance certificate evidencing such insurance.

XI.         TERM AND TERMINATION

11.1       Term.  This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and terminate on August 18, 2033 unless otherwise terminated early as provided hereunder or extended by the agreement of the Parties. The period from the Effective Date to the date the Agreement terminates or expires is the “Term.”   Illumina cannot terminate this Supply Agreement for convenience during the Term.

11.2       Early Termination.  Without limiting any other rights of termination expressly provided in this Agreement or under Law, this Agreement may be terminated early as follows:

a.          Breach of ProvisionIf either Party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [***] after receiving written notice of the breach, the non-breaching Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the other Party; provided, however, that if such breach is curable, but not reasonably curable within such [***] period, and the breaching Party is using commercially reasonable efforts to cure the breach, then such cure period will be extended to not longer than [***]. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this Agreement may not be terminated based solely on a claim relating to infringement of any Illumina Intellectual Property Rights.

b.           Bankruptcy and Insolvency.  A Party may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately upon written notice, if the other Party becomes the subject of a voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy, for winding up of that Party, or any proceeding relating to insolvency, receivership, administrative receivership, administration liquidation or company voluntary arrangement or scheme of arrangement with its creditors that is not dismissed or set aside within [***].  In the event of any insolvency proceeding commenced by or against Customer, Illumina shall be entitled to cancel any Purchase Order then outstanding and not accept any further Purchase Order until bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is resolved.

c.           Termination for Regulatory Standards. In the event that either Party is notified by a regulatory agency or government body, including without limitation the FDA or any foreign equivalent, or [***], that its performance under this Agreement is illegal or violates any Law, then each Party has the right to terminate the full Agreement or the part(s) of the Agreement negatively affected by such ruling, upon [***] prior [***] to the other Party and Illumina has the right to cease supplying the affected Supplied Product immediately.

d.          Termination for Change in Control.  (i) Customer shall promptly notify Illumina in writing if it undergoes any Change in Control with a Sequencing Products Company including the name of the Sequencing Products Company. Illumina shall have a [***] period, that begins on the date of such Change in Control and ends on the date that is the later of [***] after the Change in Control or [***] after receipt of notice of the Change in Control, to terminate the Agreement by written notice, unless prior to the Change in Control, Customer notified Illumina of the planned Change in Control (including the name of the parties to the transaction) and Illumina agreed in writing to not exercise its right of termination set forth herein. Illumina agrees that it will not unreasonably withhold or delay its agreement to waive exercise of its right of termination.  (ii) Termination pursuant to this section 11.2(d) shall become effective, on the date that is [***] after the effective date of the Change of Control  (iii) “Change in Control” will occur when: (A) any person or entity or group of persons or entities becomes the beneficial owner of more than 50% of the issued share capital, or voting rights in, Customer or any Affiliate of Customer that controls Customer; (B) any person or entity or group of persons or entities obtains the direct or indirect ability or power to direct or cause the direction of management policies of such other entity or otherwise direct the affairs of such other entity, whether through ownership of the voting securities of such other entity, by contract, or otherwise; or (C) the board of directors (or similar governing body), or if applicable the stockholders, of Customer or any Affiliate that controls Customer, as the case may be, approves the transfer, sale, or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of Customer or Affiliate that controls Customer in one transaction or a series of related transactions and (iv) “Sequencing Products Company” means a third party that is developing or commercializing hardware equipment and consumables for sale to end user customers for use in genetic sequencing analysis (whether for research, clinical or other applications). By way of a non-limiting example, a third party that develops sequencing platform products for such third party’s internal use in connection with the provision of clinical services would not be considered a Sequencing Products Company for purposes of this Agreement.

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 11.3      Right to Cease Delivery.  In addition to any other remedies available to Illumina under this Agreement or at Law, Illumina reserves the right to cease shipping Supplied Product immediately to Customer if Customer (a) uses the Supplied Product in breach of Section 3.1 (Authorized Uses of Supplied Products) or Section 3.2 (Limitations and Unauthorized Uses) of this Agreement, (e) provides notice to Illumina in accordance with Section 11.2(c).

11.4      Survival of Obligations.  All definitions, all outstanding payment obligations, section 3.2 (Limitations and Unauthorized Uses), Article IV (Intellectual Property Rights), Sections 5.1 (Research Supplied Products), 5.3 (Regulatory Appropriate Product), non-cancellation of Purchase Orders under Section 6.1 (Purchase Orders; Acceptance; Cancellation), title and risk of loss under Section 6.3 (Shipping Terms; Title and Risk of Loss; Ship Date Changes), Articles VII (Warranty), VIII (Confidential Information), IX (Limitations of Liability; Disclaimers; Representations), X (Indemnification; Insurance), Section 11.4 (Survival of Obligations), XII (Additional Terms and Conditions), and sections 6, 7, and 8 of the terms in Appendix A shall survive termination or expiration of the Agreement. With respect to Freenome Use Rights in Section 3.1, Customer has the right to use the units of Consumables supplied under this Agreement with Hardware until the expiration date of those Consumables.  Termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not relieve the Parties of any liability or obligation that accrued hereunder prior to the effective date of such termination or expiration nor preclude either Party from pursuing all rights and remedies it may have hereunder or at law or in equity with respect to any breach of this Agreement, nor prejudice either Party’s right to obtain performance of any obligation.

XII.       ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

12.1      Governing Law; Jurisdiction.  This Agreement, its interpretation, and the performance of the Parties shall be governed by the laws of (i) the State of California, U.S.A., if Customer is located in the United States or (ii) the laws of the country where the Illumina entity is located, if Customer is not located in the United States. Illumina and Customer agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement. The Parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of goods shall not apply to this Agreement, including any terms in Documentation.
     
12.2       Illumina Affiliates; Rights of Third Parties.  Customer agrees that Illumina may delegate or subcontract any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to one or more of its Affiliates (excluding GRAIL, any subsidiary of GRAIL or any division of Illumina of which GRAIL will become a part following the close of Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL).  Illumina invoices and other documentation may come from an Illumina Affiliate and Customer shall honor those just as if they came directly from Illumina.  Permitted Affiliates of Freenome Holdings, Inc. may receive delivery of, pay for, and/or use the Supplied Products in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and applicable law. With respect to the foregoing, each Party shall be solely responsible, and jointly and severally liable, for any acts and omissions of its Affiliates under this Agreement, including but not limited to any breach of this Agreement by its Affiliates.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Helix Holdings I, LLC, and its subsidiaries and members, are not Affiliates of Illumina for purposes of this Agreement.  There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement and no term of this Agreement is enforceable under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 by a person or entity who is not a Party to this Agreement. The Parties to this Agreement may rescind or terminate this Agreement or vary any of its terms in accordance with their rights under this Agreement and by Law, without the consent of any third party.

12.3       Legal Compliance.  Nothing in this Agreement is intended, or should be interpreted, to prevent either Party from complying with, or to require a Party to violate, any and all applicable Laws. Should either Party reasonably conclude that any portion of this Agreement is or may be in violation of a change in a Law made after the Effective Date, or if any such change or proposed change would materially alter the amount or method of compensating Illumina for Supplied Products purchased by, or services performed for, Customer, or would materially increase the cost of Illumina's performance hereunder, the Parties agree to negotiate in good faith written modifications to this Agreement as may be necessary to establish compliance with such changes and/or to reflect applicable changes in compensation necessitated by such legal changes, with any mutually agreed upon modifications added to this Agreement by written amendment.

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12.4      Severability; No Waiver; Rights and Remedies.  If any provision or subsection of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the Parties, and the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.  The failure or delay of either Party to exercise any right or remedy provided herein or to require any performance of any term of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver, and no single or partial exercise of any right or remedy provided herein, or the waiver by either Party of any breach of this Agreement shall not prevent a subsequent exercise or enforcement of, or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of, the same or any other term of this Agreement.  No waiver of any right, condition, or breach of this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by the Party who has the right to waive the right, condition or breach and delivered to the other Party.

12.5       Assignment.  Except for Illumina’s rights under section 12.2, neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party, provided that either party may assign this Agreement in its entirety to a successor to all or substantially all of the business or assets to which this Agreement relates whether by merger, acquisition (or stock or assets) or otherwise without the other party’s consent.  Any permitted assignee will promptly notify the other Party that it assumes all obligations of its assignor under this Agreement.  Any assignment shall not relieve the assignor of any of its obligations under this Agreement.  Subject to the foregoing and the other terms of this Agreement, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

12.6      Export.  Customer agrees that the Supplied Products, or any related software or technology provided under this Agreement, are subject to the laws and regulations of the United States that govern exports and other trade controls and that may restrict transfers of such items to other countries and parties.  Customer and its employees and agents shall not disclose, export or re-export, directly or indirectly, the Supplied Products or any related software and technology provided under this Agreement to any country, entity or other party which is ineligible to receive such items under U.S. laws and regulations, including regulations of the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or under other laws or regulations to which Customer may be subject.

12.7       Notices.  All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing, in English, and shall be deemed received only when (a) delivered personally; (b) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid (or ten (10) days for international mail); or (c) one (1) day after deposit with a commercial express courier specifying next day delivery or, for international courier packages, two (2) days after deposit with a commercial express courier specifying two (2)-day delivery, with written verification of receipt.  All notices shall be sent to the following or any other address designated by a Party using the procedures set forth in this subsection:

 
If to Illumina:
 
Illumina, Inc.
5200 Illumina Way
San Diego, CA 92122
Attn: SVP, Corporate and Venture Development
 
With a copy to: Legalnotices@illumina.com
 
If to Customer:
 
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
279 East Grand Avenue
Fifth Floor
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attn: Legal Department
legal@freenome.com

12.8       Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be in breach of this Agreement nor liable for any failure to perform, or delay in the performance of this Agreement, which failure to perform or delay is consistently applied across its business and attributable in whole or in part to any cause beyond its reasonable control (each an event of “Force Majeure”). Non-limiting examples of Force Majeure are acts of God, disease outbreak, pandemic (including, without limitation, the COVID-19 pandemic), fire, flood, tornado, earthquake, hurricane, lightning, government actions or controls in connection with a national or other public emergency, actual or threatened acts of war, terrorism, civil disturbance or insurrection, sabotage, and shortage of energy.  In the event of any such delay the delivery date for performance shall be deferred for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay.  Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Customer’s payment obligations are not affected by this provision except to the extent the Force Majeure affects financial institutions and, as a result, the financial institutions cannot complete the transaction necessary for Customer to satisfy its payment obligations.

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12.9       Entire Agreement; Amendment.  This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, communications, agreements, and understandings of any kind and nature between the Parties, except for the Confidentiality Agreement.  The Parties acknowledge and agree that by entering into this Agreement, they do not rely on any statement, representation, assurance or warranty of any person or entity other than as expressly set out in the Agreement. Nothing in this section shall exclude or limit liability for fraud. No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.

12.10    Relationship of the Parties.  The Parties are independent contractors under this Agreement and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between the Parties or, as granting either Party the authority to bind or contract any obligation in the name of the other Party, or to make any statements, representations, warranties or commitments on behalf of the other Party.

12.11     Publicity; Use of Names or Trademarks.  Each Party shall obtain the prior written consent of the other Party on all press releases or other public announcements relating to this Agreement, including its existence or its terms, provided that a Party is not required to obtain prior written consent of the other Party for press releases or public disclosures that repeat information that has been previously publicly disclosed. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, if required by Law, including without limitation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any stock exchange or Nasdaq, then a Party may issue a press release or other public announcement regarding this Agreement, provided that the other Party has received prior written notice of such intended press release or public announcement and an opportunity to seek a protective order if practicable under the circumstances, and the Party subject to the requirement cooperates with the other Party to limit the disclosure and includes in such press release or public announcement only such information relating to this Agreement as is required by such Law to be publicly disclosed.  Neither Party shall use the name or trademarks of the other Party without the express prior written consent of the other Party.

12.12    Headings; Interpretation; Miscellaneous.  Sections, titles and headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not intended to affect the meaning or interpretation hereof.  This Agreement has been negotiated in the English language and only the English language version shall control. Whenever required by the context, the singular term shall include the plural, the plural term shall include the singular, and the gender of any pronoun shall include all genders.  As used in this Agreement except as the context may otherwise require, the words “include,” “includes,” “including,” and “such as” are deemed to be followed by “without limitation,” whether or not they are in fact followed by such words or words of like import, and “will” and “shall” are used synonymously.  Except as expressly stated, any reference to “days” shall be to calendar days, and “business day” shall mean all days other than Saturdays, Sundays or a national or local holiday as recognized in the country in which the Supplied Products are being supplied, and any reference to “calendar month” shall be to the month and not a thirty (30) day period.  Whenever the last day for the exercise of any privilege or the discharge of any duty hereunder shall fall on, or any notice is deemed to be given on a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday, the Party having such privilege or duty shall have until 5:00 pm PST on the next succeeding business day to exercise such privilege or to discharge such duty or the Party giving notice shall be deemed to have given notice on the next succeeding business day.  It is further agreed that no usage of trade, course of performance, or other regular practice between the Parties hereto shall be used to interpret or alter the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including without limitation, the scope of use rights for each unit of Supplied Product supplied under this Agreement.  Ambiguities, if any, in this Agreement shall not be construed against any particular Party, irrespective of which Party may be deemed to have authored the ambiguous provision.

12.13    Equitable Relief.  In addition to other remedies available to each Party hereunder, in the event of a breach of this Agreement by a Party, the other Party may seek equitable relief including specific performance without the posting of bond or other security, equitable relief, including an injunction, accounting of profits or specific performance, as a remedy for any breach of the terms of this Agreement, as well as the right to pursue any and all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity for such a breach.

12.14     Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature and in one or more counterparts, and each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

12.15    Costs. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, each Party shall pay its own costs incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation, and execution of this Agreement any documents referred to in it.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized representatives.

Customer:
Illumina:

By:

By:

           
Name:

Name:

           
Title:     Title:    
           
Date:     Date:    

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Schedule 1
Facilities

To be updated from time to time by Customer.

279 East Grand Avenue
Fifth Floor
South San Francisco, CA 94080

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Schedule 2
Permitted Affiliates

Freenome Ltd
Freenome Europe GmbH

To be updated from time to time by Customer.

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EXHIBIT A – Part 1 of 2

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EXHIBIT A – Part 2 of 2

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APPENDIX A
 
1.           DEFINITIONS
 
Certain Sequencing Consumables” means those consumables intended by Illumina to be used to perform a sequencing process on Illumina’s NextSeq, NextSeqDx and NovaSeq instruments and any future sequencing hardware launched by Illumina or its Affiliates and includes core consumables that are (i) commercialized or otherwise made available by Illumina to customers or Affiliates of Illumina and (ii) intended by Illumina to be used to perform a sequencing process on any such system.  Certain Sequencing Consumables do not include products that were at the “end of life” or “end of sale” or were announced (before January 1, 2021) to customers as a planned “end of life” or “end of sale”.  Certain Sequencing Consumables are limited to products that are shipped to and used in the United States.
 
Certain Supplied Product(s)” means Illumina’s NextSeq, NextSeqDx and NovaSeq instruments, and any future sequencing instruments launched by Illumina or its Affiliates, or Certain Sequencing Consumables, that are purchased by Customer for any Freenome Use pursuant to the Agreement.  Certain Supplied Products do not include products that were at the “end of life” or “end of sale” or were announced (before January 1, 2021) to customers as a planned “end of life” or “end of sale”.  Certain Supplied Products are limited to products that are shipped to and used in the United States.
 
Equivalent means, with respect to the comparison of Customer to another customer, that (a) the aggregate volume of all Certain Supplied Products purchased by such other customer from Illumina in the immediately preceding year (measured in U.S. dollars) is not more than 10% greater than the volume purchased by Customer in prior year, (b) such other customer is a For-Profit Entity, and (c) such other customer is not currently receiving Grandfathered Pricing.
 
Grandfathered Pricing” means any pricing (either under a quote of duration longer than 30 days or a supply agreement) that is operative for a customer for use of the Certain Supplied Products as of the time that the Transaction closed, provided that this pricing is for ongoing, ordinary course purchases of Certain Supplied Products.
 
Pre-Release Sequencing Product” means Illumina sequencing hardware or Certain Sequencing Consumables that are not available for purchase in Illumina’s product catalogue.  Such sequencing hardware or Certain Sequencing Consumables shall include any re-designed or modified products made available to any For-Profit Entity or to GRAIL that optimize, in any material respect, a product’s interoperability, capabilities, or performance.
 
Short Term Project” means a project or circumstance giving rise to a discrete purchase of Certain Sequencing Consumables outside of ongoing ordinary course of purchases made by a For-Profit Entity.  The duration of a Short Term Project is no more than two years.
 
Volume-Based Net Price” means the actual list price of a Certain Supplied Product less the applicable discount for a customer’s volume under a volume-based discount schedule.
 
2.           TERM
 
The terms included in Appendix A to this Agreement shall be effective until August 18, 2033 (“Appendix A Term”).
 
3.           ACCESS TO SUPPLIED PRODUCTS
 
a.          Access to Services.  Customer shall have access to the same product services and support services for purchase relating to the Certain Supplied Products to which GRAIL or any For-Profit Entity has access, or which Customer had access before the Transaction.  For such services, Customer shall have access to the same volume-based pricing that GRAIL has access to for the equivalent level of service, or to which Customer had access before the transaction, at the Customer’s option.
 
b.          Access to Certain Supplied Products.  Customer shall have access to Certain Supplied Products for purchase that GRAIL or any For-Profit Entity has access within five (5) days of when GRAIL or such For-Profit Entity, as applicable, is offered such access (if not earlier) for purchase.
 
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c.          Access to Pre-Release Sequencing Products.  Customer shall have access for purchase to any Pre-Release Sequencing Product to which GRAIL, or any For-Profit Entity is offered access within five (5) days of when GRAIL or such For-Profit Entity, as applicable, is offered such access (if not earlier), and for the same categories of uses, specifically:  (i) feedback to Illumina for development of NGS products, including through alpha or beta testing; (ii) for clinical trials; (iii)  for clinical validation; (iv) for pre-commercial test development not relating to clinical trials; or (v) for a commercialized product.  Customer’s purchase of any Pre-Release Sequencing Product is subject to the pricing terms in this Appendix A.    This provision does not apply to Pre-Release Sequencing Products that are developed by Illumina for a specific For-Profit Entity pursuant to a development agreement under Section 4.d below with such For-Profit Entity.
 
d.          Development Agreement.  Illumina shall enter into, upon Customer request, a separate development agreement with Customer on commercially reasonable terms, relating to the design or modification of any Certain Supplied Product, in a manner that optimizes interoperability with Customer’s tests, including, without limitation, capabilities, performance, speed, efficiency, cost, convenience, accuracy, specificity, precision, ease of use and user experience.
 
e.          No Obsolescence.  Illumina shall not discontinue any Certain Supplied Product so long as Customer continues to purchase that Certain Supplied Product.  Illumina may discontinue a Certain Supplied Product that Customer has not purchased in more than one year.
 
f.           Access to Information. Customer shall have access to the same information about final product specifications of any new Certain Supplied Product, any new version of a Certain Supplied Product or any Pre-Release Sequencing Product within five (5) days of when GRAIL is provided such information.
 
g.         GRAIL Purchases and Services. Illumina shall publish, on the “Oncology Contract Terms” website, (i) the Certain Supplied Products, by SKU, that GRAIL is purchasing; (ii) the service plans, by SKU, that GRAIL is purchasing; and (iii) the pricing grid for both products and services under which GRAIL is purchasing Certain Supplied Products and services. To the extent necessary, Illumina shall update this website within five (5) days of entry of any purchase order for Certain Supplied Products or any service contract relating to the Supplied Products by GRAIL.
 
4.           PRICING
 
a.           Universal Pricing. Customer shall receive the Volume-Based Net Price for each Certain Supplied Product in accordance with Appendix 1. The universal pricing grid in Appendix 1 contains all currently available universal pricing, including list prices and volume-based discount tiers, for currently available Certain Supplied Products, and such Appendix 1 will be updated as additional pricing tiers or new Certain Supplied Products (including new versions of existing Certain Supplied Products) become available.
 

b.          No Price Increases. The inflation-adjusted (based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Index in the Producer Price Index (“PPI”)) Volume Based Net Price (under Exhibit A) that Customer has access to for each Certain Supplied Product purchased under this Agreement shall not increase during the Term.  To the extent Illumina’s costs of goods sold for a Certain Supplied Product materially increase due to factors beyond Illumina’s control, then the Volume-Based Net Price (under Exhibit A) may increase solely to reflect that cost increase and solely for the duration of that cost increase, and Illumina shall provide Customer with written notice of such price increase to the extent such notice is provided to similarly situated customers and shall in good faith share information related to such cost increase to the same extent Illumina shares such information with other similarly situated customers.

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c.          New Product Pricing. To the extent that Illumina launches a new version of any Certain Supplied Product (e.g., a sequencing instrument of similar throughput, or a Certain Sequencing Consumable of the same sequencing read length and similar number of sequencing reads per flow cell), the inflation- adjusted (based on the PPI) Volume-Based Net Price per gigabase of sequencing shall not be higher as compared to the Volume-Based Net Price of the prior version of the Certain Supplied Product, provided that the new version of the Certain Supplied Product does not result in any material improvements in performance or capability. In addition, by 2025, Illumina commits that, under this Agreement, the Volume-Based Net Price (under Appendix 1) to Customer per gigabase of sequencing using the highest throughput Illumina instrument then available, with the highest throughput, best-performance flow cell and kit then available, at full capacity, will be at least 43% lower than the inflation-adjusted (based on the PPI) Volume-Based Net Price (under Appendix 1 as of March 26, 2021), per gigabase of sequencing using the NovaSeq instrument, with an S4 300 flow cell, at full capacity. For the avoidance of doubt, holding volume constant, every customer (regardless of their application, or whether they are in oncology screening) using the highest throughput instrument and best-performance flow cell would observe by 2025 a reduction in price, under the Universal Pricing option, per gigabase of sequencing, of 43%. By way of example, for a customer at the highest volume discount tier today, the per gigabase sequencing price is $4, using a NovaSeq instrument with an S4 300 flow cell. Under this commitment, the per gigabase of sequencing price for that customer at the same volume discount tier in 2025 would be no greater than $2.26 (inflation-adjusted based on the PPI) using the highest throughput Illumina instrument then available, with the highest-throughput, best-performance flow cell and kit then available. To the extent Illumina’s costs of goods sold for a Certain Supplied Product materially increase due to factors beyond Illumina’s control, then the Volume-Based Net Price (under Appendix 1) may increase solely to reflect that cost increase and solely for the duration of that cost increase.  The price for a new Certain Supplied Product or a new version of a materially improved Certain Supplied Product must be commercially reasonable. For any materially improved Certain Supplied Product, the price of the new version must take into account the value of the improvement. For avoidance of doubt, in any arbitration in which the price of a new version of a Supplied Product or a new Supplied Product is disputed, the arbitrator is empowered to determine the reasonableness of the price, including the value of the any improvement in performance or capability, and to require that Illumina charge a price that is commensurate with the improvement, as well as require any associated refunds to Customer.
 
d.           Equivalent Customer. If Customer is not currently receiving Grandfathered Pricing for a Certain Supplied Product, Customer shall have access to Volume-Based Net Prices (under Appendix 1) for that Certain Supplied Product that are no less favorable (i.e., the same or better) than the Volume-Based Net Prices provided by Illumina to an Equivalent customer after the date the Transaction closes, for that Certain Supplied Product.

e.           GRAIL. If Customer is not currently receiving Grandfathered Pricing for a Certain Supplied Product, Customer shall have access to Volume-Based Net Prices (under Appendix 1) for that Certain Supplied Product that are no less favorable (i.e., the same or better) than the Volume-Based Net Prices provided to GRAIL (including of transfer pricing, portability fees, and royalties), after the date the Transaction closes, for that Certain Supplied Product.
 
f.           Notification and Refund. In the event that sections 4.d or 4.e are triggered, Illumina will  notify Customer promptly, and no later than 45 days after the end of the applicable Illumina fiscal quarter, and the pricing made available to Customer for the applicable Certain Supplied Products will be reduced, effective as of the date on which GRAIL or the Equivalent customer received the triggering pricing, and Customer will receive such reduced pricing for the period of time that the triggering pricing is available to GRAIL or the Equivalent customer. With respect to units of Certain Supplied Product ordered and invoiced pursuant to a Purchase Order accepted after the date the triggering purchase was made, and for which Customer has paid the applicable invoice, Illumina will refund to Customer the difference between the pricing made available to Customer and the triggering pricing, multiplied by the number of affected units of Certain Supplied Product.
 
g.           Short Term Projects. Customer shall have access to Short Term Project pricing that is no less favorable (i.e., the same or better) than pricing extended to Equivalent customer or GRAIL for a Short Term Project of substantially similar size (i.e., using between 90% and 110% of the volume of Certain Sequencing Consumables) and duration (i.e., for a period of not more than 3 months longer than the other Short Term Project), provided that Customer has requested such pricing. If Illumina offers GRAIL pricing for a Short Term Project under this section, Illumina shall make Customer aware of such pricing promptly, but in no event later than 45 days after the end of the applicable Illumina fiscal quarter. No customer, including GRAIL, may receive Short Term Project pricing for more than two consecutive years.  No customer, including GRAIL, may use Short Term Project pricing for ongoing ordinary course purchases, including for its standard commercial testing. Pricing for Short Term Projects will not be considered as triggering with respect to the obligations in sections 4.e and 4.f.

5.           PURCHASE ORDERS

This Agreement is not contingent on any purchase commitments by Customer, nor does it affect Customer’s existing unilateral right to terminate its supply relationship with Illumina at any time and for any reason. Written purchase orders submitted in accordance with this Agreement may be rejected by Illumina only if Illumina does not have sufficient supply of the applicable Certain Supplied Product to fulfill the order or if the Purchase Order is not in accordance with standard lead times for the applicable Certain Supplied Product.
 
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6.           CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
 
a.         Confidentiality. To the extent that Illumina may have access to confidential information (“Confidential Information”) of Customer in connection with this Agreement or the provision of Certain Supplied Products by Illumina to Customer, Illumina shall in no event ever share such Confidential Information of Customer with GRAIL or any subsidiary of GRAIL, or any employees who work within GRAIL. Any Confidential Information received shall be used by Illumina only (i) to perform Illumina’s product supply obligations, service or obligations under any agreement to Customer, or (ii) for performance of general business practices by non-technical functions (e.g., accounting, customer service) within Illumina, which functions shall have access to such information only on a need-to-know basis, and Illumina shall not use such Confidential Information for any other purpose, expressly including without limitation, for any of its own or Affiliates’ internal purposes. All employees who may receive Confidential Information will be advised of these confidentiality obligations and use restrictions. Illumina shall continue its practice of maintaining all Confidential Information of Customer confidential as to any other entity, and otherwise in compliance with section 8 of the Supply Agreement.
 
b.          GRAIL Firewall. Illumina shall establish a firewall designed to prevent any GRAIL personnel (and any Illumina personnel carrying out activities with respect to the GRAIL business or products) from accessing any Confidential Information obtained by or made available to Illumina relating to Customer or its business or products, whether pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise.

7.           TERMINATION
 
Customer has a unilateral right to terminate its supply relationship with Illumina at any time and for any reason without termination liability upon ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to Illumina, provided, however, that Customer shall honor all invoices, which invoices shall be issued upon shipment, for Certain Supplied Products ordered under a Purchase Order that was accepted by Illumina prior to the termination date. Illumina cannot terminate this Agreement for convenience during the Appendix A Term. If  either party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within 60 days after receiving written notice of the breach, the non-breaching party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the other party; provided, however, that if such breach is curable, but not reasonably curable within such 60-day period, and the breaching Party is using commercially reasonable efforts to cure the breach, then such cure period will be extended to not longer than 180 days.
 
8.           ENFORCEMENT

a.          Audit. Illumina agrees to conduct a bi-annual (every 6 months) audit by an independent third-party auditor selected by Illumina from among the “Big 4” accounting firms to audit Illumina’s compliance with the commitments set forth herein in Appendix A. Illumina will provide Customers with a written report (with reasonable redactions) confirming compliance with the commitments set forth herein in Appendix A. Illumina shall provide cooperation, including access to necessary books and records, in support of any audit conducted. To the extent Customer has a good faith basis for alleging that Illumina is in breach of a commitment contained herein, Illumina shall engage an auditor to assess Customer’s allegation separate from and in addition to Illumina’s bi-annual audit.  In addition to providing the written report, in the event of any finding of potential noncompliance with Illumina’s performance under the Supply Agreement, Customer shall be notified within ten (10) days of identifying such a finding of potential noncompliance.

b.          Arbitration. If any dispute arises from or relates to this Agreement, including as a result of a dispute over terms in a separate agreement that incorporates the terms herein (the “Dispute”), other than claims involving infringement, validity, or enforceability of Intellectual Property Rights (whether Illumina’s or Customer’s), or about the scope of Intellectual Property Rights in an agreement, Illumina and Customer (each a “party” and together the “parties”) shall submit the matter to confidential binding arbitration to determine final terms and conditions of the supply agreement, or to settle the dispute as to the terms of a supply agreement.

i.           Prior to submitting any matter to arbitration, Illumina and Customer shall each designate a contact having the proper authorization to resolve the Dispute in a final and binding fashion, who shall meet in person or by telephone for a period of thirty (30) days (or such other period of time as Illumina and the Customer shall mutually agree) in an attempt to resolve the Dispute in good faith.

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ii.          The arbitration proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA and as otherwise described in this Section 8.b.
 
iii.         The location of the arbitration proceeding will be mutually agreed by the parties. In the event there is no agreement as to location, the arbitration proceeding will take place in New York City, NY.
 
iv.          Within five business days of the commencement of an arbitration, Customer and Illumina each shall furnish a legally binding writing to the other committing to maintain the confidentiality of the arbitration and of any written statement and discovery materials exchanged during the arbitration, and to limit the use of any such materials to the arbitration.
 
v.           Upon written request by either party to the other party, the parties shall promptly negotiate in good faith to appoint an appropriate Arbitrator. If the parties are not able to agree within ten (10) days after the receipt by a party of the written request in the immediately preceding sentence, the AAA shall be responsible for selecting an Arbitrator with relevant experience related to the dispute of at least ten (10) years and to do so within fifteen (15) days of being approached by a party. The fees and costs of the Arbitrator and the AAA shall be shared equally (50%/50%) by the parties. Each party to the arbitration shall bear its own legal fees and expenses.
 
vi.        Within twenty (20) days after the designation of the Arbitrator, the parties shall each simultaneously submit to the Arbitrator and one another a written statement of their respective positions on such Dispute. Each party shall have fifteen (15) days from receipt of the other party’s submission to submit a written response thereto. The Arbitrator shall have the right to meet with the parties, either alone or together, as necessary to make a determination. Further, the Arbitrator shall have the right to request information and materials and to require and facilitate discovery as it shall determine is appropriate in the circumstances, taking into account the needs of the parties and the desirability of making discovery expeditious and cost-effective determinations. In reaching a decision, the Arbitrator may consider only documents exchanged in discovery between the parties, testimony explaining the documents and the parties’ written statements and other materials submitted and arguments made by counsel.

vii.         No later than thirty (30) days after the parties each submit their written statements to the Arbitrator, or as otherwise agreed by the parties, the Arbitrator shall make a determination by selecting the resolution proposed by one of the parties that as a whole is the most consistent with this Agreement and the most fair and reasonable to the parties in light of the totality of the circumstances. The Arbitrator shall provide the parties with a written statement setting forth the basis of the determination in connection therewith, provided that the Arbitrator shall not have the authority to alter any explicit provision of the Supply Agreement. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final, binding and conclusive, absent manifest error; judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Neither party may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration without the prior written consent of both parties, unless required by law.

viii.       The parties may, by agreement, modify any time periods specified in this Section 8.b. At any time after the commencement of arbitration, the parties may agree to suspend the arbitration, for periods not to exceed fourteen (14) days in the aggregate, to attempt to resolve their dispute through negotiation. The parties shall effectuate such suspension through a joint writing filed with the AAA. Either party may terminate the suspension at any time by filing with the AAA a writing calling for the arbitration to resume.
 
ix.         If the Arbitrator determines that Illumina has breached any provision of the Supply Agreement, the Arbitrator may order any relief necessary to restore the status quo prior to Illumina’s breach, including monetary and/or injunctive relief. In resolving any dispute under the Supply Agreement, the Arbitrator shall take into account, and the Arbitrator’s decision shall reflect, that the purpose of the Supply Agreement is to allay any concerns relating to the Transaction, including that Illumina would disadvantage GRAIL’s potential competitors after the Transaction by increasing their sequencing prices or by withholding access to Illumina’s latest innovations in NGS.


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Exhibit 10.25

 
CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS EXHIBIT, MARKED BY [***], HAS BEEN
EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE THE REGISTRANT HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS
BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND IS THE TYPE THAT THE REGISTRANT TREATS AS PRIVATE OR
CONFIDENTIAL.
 

SUPPLY AGREEMENT

This Supply Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of the 16th day of February 2022 (the “Effective Date”) by and between New England Biolabs, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, having a principal place of business at 240 County Road, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938 (“NEB”), and Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, having its principal place of business at 279 E. Grand Avenue, 5th Floor, South San Francisco, California 94080 (“Purchaser”). NEB and Purchaser may each be referred to individually as a “Party,” or together as the “Parties.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, NEB is in the business of the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of the life science reagents and kits;

WHEREAS, Purchaser is in the business of developing blood tests to detect early-stage cancer; and

WHEREAS, NEB and Purchaser want to enter into a supply agreement under which NEB will supply and Purchaser will buy certain reagents, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS

The terms defined in this Article 1, wherever used in this Agreement in the singular or the plural, shall have the meanings ascribed to them below.

1.1          “Affiliate” means, with respect to a Party, any corporation or other entity that is directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with NEB or Purchaser, as the case may be. As used in this definition, the term “control” will mean the direct or indirect ownership or more than fifty percent (50%) of the stock or other securities having the right to vote for directors thereof or the ability to otherwise control the management of the corporation or other business entity.

1.2          “Applicable Laws” means all relevant federal, state, local and foreign laws, statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances, as well as industry standards and guidelines issued by any governmental or regulatory authority.

1.3          “Calendar Year” means each twelve (12) month period commencing January 1st of each year through the term of this Agreement.

1.4          “Facility” means NEB’s facility located at 240 County Road, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938.

1.5          “Intellectual Property Rights” means all rights in patents, copyrights, trade secrets, known-how, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and other intellectual property rights, current, pending or future, under the laws of any jurisdiction, together with all applications therefor and registrations thereto.

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1.6          “Price” means the prices for the Products set forth in Exhibit A, as updated pursuant to Section 3.1.

1.7          “Product” means the product or products described in Exhibit A.

1.8          “Purchaser Instructions” means the written instructions provided by Purchaser to NEB, and agreed to by NEB, for customizing the Products prior to Delivery, which are attached as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference.

1.9          “Specifications” means the specifications and/or similar requirements for each Product set forth in Exhibit B, as may be updated pursuant to Section 4.7.

1.10          “Third Party” means any person or entity other than NEB, NEB’s Affiliates, Purchaser or Purchaser’s Affiliates.

1.11          Additional Defined Terms. Each of the Following terms will have the meaning described in the section of this Agreement reference below:

 
Term
 
Section Defined
 
Term
 
Section Defined
Acceptance Period
 
4.3
 
NEB
 
Introduction
Agreement
 
Introduction
 
Non-Conformity
 
4.3
Claim
 
7.1
 
Party / Parties
 
Introduction
CMO
 
2.7
       
Confidential Information
 
9.1
 
Purchase Order
 
2.3
Damages
 
7.1
 
Purchaser
 
Introduction
Delivery
 
2.5
 
Purchaser Products
 
5.2
Disclosing Party
 
9.1
 
Receiving Party
 
9.1
Effective Date
 
Introduction
 
Renewal Term
 
8.1
Inability to Supply
 
2.6
 
Required Quantity
 
2.4
Indemnitee
 
7.3
 
WIP
 
2.7
Indemnitor
 
7.3
 
Rolling Forecast
 
2.2
Initial Term
 
8.1
 
Term
 
8.1
Last Time Buy Orders
 
8.5
       
Minimum Order Quantity
 
2.3
       


Exhibit List

Exhibit A – Price and Products
Exhibit B – Specifications
Exhibit C – Purchaser Instructions
Exhibit D – Quality Agreement
Exhibit E – NEB Business Continuity Plan

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ARTICLE 2
PRODUCT SUPPLY

2.1          Supply. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, NEB shall supply the Products to Purchaser.

2.2          Forecasts. Beginning no later than thirty (30) days following the Effective Date, and thereafter at least thirty (30) days before the first day of January, April, July and October of each Calendar Year, Purchaser shall provide NEB with a written forecast of Purchaser’s estimated Product supply requirements for the following twelve (12) month period (each, a “Rolling Forecast”). If the supply requirements in the Rolling Forecast are beyond NEB’s then-current production capacity, then NEB will notify the Purchaser of this within ten (10) days of receipt of the Rolling Forecast and has the right to reject the Rolling Forecast as proposed. If NEB rejects such Rolling Forecast, then within ten (10) days of NEB’s notification of rejection, NEB and Purchaser shall meet to discuss how to best address this issue and agree on a revised Rolling Forecast. If the Parties cannot agree to a revised Rolling Forecast based on NEB’s Inability to Supply, then the process and procedure outlined in subsections 2.6 and 2.7 shall be followed by the Parties. The [***] months of each Rolling Forecast will be binding, and the [***] months will be non-binding and serve only as a good-faith estimate to facilitate NEB’s production scheduling.

2.3          Purchase Orders. Purchaser shall submit written purchase orders for Products to NEB (each, a “Purchase Order”). Each Purchase Order must specify the quantity of each Product to be delivered as well as the delivery destinations and delivery dates, provided that Purchaser’s requested delivery dates must include lead times that are at least (a) forty-five (45) days from the date the Purchase Order was received by NEB; or (b) equal to the lead times for the particular Products as set out in Exhibit A, whichever is longer, unless otherwise agreed in writing by NEB. Each Purchase Order must meet the applicable minimum order quantity for each Product as set out in Exhibit A (“Minimum Order Quantity” or “MOQ”). Each Purchase Order will be binding on Purchaser and must be consistent with the binding portion of the Rolling Forecast. NEB will notify Purchaser within five (5) business days if the Purchase Order has been accepted; provided that NEB will not reject any Purchase Order so long as the quantity of Product ordered, cumulatively with all other Purchase Orders submitted to NEB for Product delivery during such calendar quarter, is equal to or less than the quantity of Product specified in the binding portion of the then-current Rolling Forecast and the Purchase Order is otherwise compliant with the requirements of this Section 2.3 and the Agreement. NEB shall use commercially reasonable efforts to fill Purchase Orders for any quantity of Product that, alone or cumulatively with other Purchase Orders submitted to NEB for Product delivery during such calendar quarter, exceeds the amount specified in the binding portion of the then-current Rolling Forecast. Any Purchaser-proposed changes in the quantity, method of shipment, schedule or place of delivery after the submission of a Purchase Order must be provided to NEB in writing and will only be effective if approved in writing by NEB.

2.4          Minimum Purchase Requirements. With respect to the first Calendar Year or portion thereof following the Effective Date, and each Calendar Year during the Term thereafter, NEB shall make available to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall purchase from NEB at least the quantity of each of the Products as set forth in Exhibit A (the “Required Quantity”). Within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date and prior to the start of each full Calendar Year during the Term thereafter, the Required Quantity for each Product for the following Calendar Year shall be reviewed and may be revised by mutual agreement of the Parties. If any NEB products are added to Exhibit A after the Effective Date, the Required Quantity for such products shall be agreed by the Parties and identified in the amendment to add such products to the Agreement.

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2.5          Shipping. NEB shall deliver the Products ordered by Purchaser in accordance with Section 2.3 to the location specified in the applicable Purchase Order within ten (10) business days (plus or minus) of the delivery dates specified in the applicable Purchase Order. All locations specified by Purchaser must be in the United States, unless otherwise approved in writing by NEB. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, Purchaser shall be responsible for importing Products to any destination outside the United States. All shipments will be DAP named place of destination (Incoterms 2010). Title to Products will pass to Purchaser at the time of delivery of such Products to named place of destination (“Delivery”). NEB shall ship Products in accordance with any agreed-upon shipment specifications or as otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties and in accordance with this Agreement and the Quality Agreement. Purchaser shall pay for all Products that are delivered and have been accepted by Purchaser in compliance with any Purchase Order and the terms of this Agreement, including in particular, Section 4.4.

2.6          Inability to Supply. In the event that NEB is unable to meet Purchaser’s requirements for the Products as set out in the binding portion of the Rolling Forecast, or is unable, or reasonably anticipates that it will be unable, to deliver the quantities of Products in an accepted Purchase Order within the relevant delivery time period agreed to by the Parties in such Purchase Order (each an “Inability to Supply”), NEB shall notify Purchaser in writing and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to overcome the Inability to Supply in accordance with Section 2.7. Without limiting the foregoing, if there is an Inability to Supply due to a shortage of supply of Products, and such Inability to Supply continues for more than forty-five (45) days beyond the delivery time agreed upon in the Purchase Order, then Purchaser may cancel affected Purchase Orders without liability for said cancellation and will be relieved of its requirement to meet the binding portion of the Rolling Forecast for the affected Products.

2.7          [***]

ARTICLE 3
PRICE AND PAYMENTS

3.1          Price. The Initial Price for each Product sold under this Agreement is set forth in Exhibit A. The Parties agree to discuss in good faith adjusting the Price of a Product in the event of any substantial increase in NEB’s documented cost with respect to: (a) labor associated with the manufacture of such Product, or (b) raw materials used in the manufacture of such Product that are purchased from Third Party suppliers. In addition, the effective Prices may be increased once annually by NEB by an amount that is [***], but in each case only after NEB has provided Purchaser with at least ninety (90) days written notice before such Price increase goes into effect.

3.2          Invoice; Payment. NEB will submit an invoice to Purchaser upon shipment of the Product ordered by Purchaser under this Agreement. The invoice will be sent to the address specified in the Purchase Order, and each invoice will state the Price for the Product in a given shipment, plus any taxes and other costs incident to the purchase or shipment to be paid by Purchaser. Purchaser shall make all payments by direct bank transfer to an account designed in NEB’s invoice or by check payable to NEB. Purchaser shall pay in U.S. Dollars within thirty (30) days from the date of Purchaser’s receipt of an invoice from NEB. If the actual quantity of Products ordered by Purchaser are less than those set forth in the binding portion of the Rolling Forecast, Purchaser nonetheless shall be obligated to pay for the amount of Products set forth in the binding portion of the Rolling Forecast at the price set forth in Exhibit A, which amount will be due and payable within thirty (30) days of Purchaser’s receipt of NEB’s invoice therefor. Purchaser must pay for the amount, if any, by which the Required Quantity for a Calendar Year exceeds the actual quantity of Products ordered by Purchaser for such Calendar Year, such quantity shortfalls to be paid for at the price set forth in Exhibit A, which amount will be due and payable within thirty (30) days of Purchaser’s receipt of NEB’s invoice therefor. NEB may charge interest for late payment at [***] per month. Payment by Purchaser will not constitute acceptance of any shipment of Product or impair Purchaser’s right of inspection and rejection under Article 4 below. In addition to any other remedy that NEB may have at law or equity, NEB may stop shipment of Products without violation of any other Section of this Agreement in the event that Purchaser’s payment is past sixty (60) days due for any outstanding invoice. Upon payment in full of such outstanding invoices (including applied interest), NEB will commence shipment of Products hereunder.

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3.3          Shipping Charges. NEB will not charge freight for orders shipped within the United States when the total Purchase Order value is $350.00 or greater. NEB will charge $35.00 to cover the cost of freight for orders shipped within the United States when the total Purchase Order value is less than $350.00. Purchaser shall be responsible for all freight, shipping, handling fees, import duties, and related charges for orders shipped outside of the United States. All freight charges (and/or the absence thereof) are subject to change by NEB upon written notice to Purchaser.

3.4          Taxes. All sales taxes, value added taxes, duties, levies, surcharges or other similar charges and any penalties levied thereon that relate to any amounts paid for the Products hereunder shall be the responsibility of, and paid by, Purchaser. If NEB is required to pay any of these amounts, Purchaser shall reimburse NEB therefor or provide NEB at the time the order is submitted an exemption certificate or other document acceptable to the authority that is imposing the payment.

ARTICLE 4
QUALITY; ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION

4.1          Quality Systems and Assurance. The Quality Management System and standards employed by NEB to manage and monitor Product quality are based upon the latest effective versions of ISO9001 and ISO13485. Prior to each shipment of Product, NEB shall perform quality control procedures as set forth in this Agreement, including all applicable exhibits, and the Quality Agreement to ensure that the Product to be shipped conforms fully to the Specifications. Each shipment of Product must be accompanied by a certificate of analysis, or other such documentation as specified in Exhibit B and the Quality Agreement identifying the Product lot number(s) and describing all current requirements of the applicable Specifications and results of tests performed certifying that the quantities of each Product supplied have been manufactured, controlled and released according to the applicable Specifications.

4.2          Quality Agreement. Within one hundred twenty (120) days of the Effective Date, NEB and Purchaser shall enter into a written agreement (the “Quality Agreement”) outlining the Parties’ respective obligations as they relate to quality of the Products supplied hereunder, which Quality Agreement shall be in accordance with the terms of Exhibit D.

4.3          Acceptance/Rejection. Upon receipt of each quantity of Product and associated manufacturing and quality assurance documentation, Purchaser shall have a period of [***] days from the date of Delivery (“Acceptance Period”) to inspect the Products for patent defects or shortages and to analyze the Products (including performing any testing described in the Quality Agreement) to determine whether such Product meets the Specifications, Purchaser Instructions, and is otherwise in compliance with the Quality Agreement. Conforming Products may not be returned. The Products shall be deemed accepted by Purchaser unless Purchaser notifies NEB in writing at NEB’s OEM & Customized Solutions customer service department at bulks@neb.com during the Acceptance Period that the Product is damaged or does not otherwise comply with the applicable Specifications or other requirements as set forth in the Quality Agreement, or that the quantity of Product delivered is less than the amount specified in the relevant Purchase Order (each a “Non-Conformity”). For clarify, Purchaser’s acceptance under this Section 4.3 does not affect its ability to make a valid warranty claim under Section 6.3. In the case of any Non-Conformity or warranty claim under Article 6, NEB’s OEM & Customized Solutions customer service department will perform quality testing of returned Products in accordance with its standard testing procedures. If the results of the tests confirm the Non-Conformity, then NEB, at Purchaser’s discretion, shall either (a) replace (or ship in the case of a shortfall) all properly rejected Product within the shortest commercially reasonable time possible at no additional cost to Purchaser (including transportation costs), or (b) issue a refund or credit for the purchase price (including any transportation paid by Purchaser) of such Product.

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4.4          Disputes Regarding Conformance. If NEB does not agree with Purchaser’s determination regarding the Non-Conformity of a Product as set forth in Section 4.3, then NEB shall so notify Purchaser in writing within [***] days of the later of NEB’s receipt of Purchaser’s notice of Non-Conformity and (if requested) provide a sample of the Product. NEB and Purchaser shall use reasonable efforts to resolve such disagreement as promptly as possible. Without limiting the foregoing, NEB and Purchaser will implement mutually acceptable testing procedures, as agreed to in the Quality Agreement, pursuant to which both NEB and Purchaser will re-test a sample of the disputed Product to determine whether the Product is Non-Conforming.

4.5          Changes to Specifications. NEB will notify Purchaser at least [***] days prior to implementing a material change to the Specifications for a Product. For purposes of this Section 4.5, a change to a Specification is material if it would (i) impact the performance characteristics, safety or efficacy of the Product, or (ii) require any notice, approval or filing with or by any governmental authority or regulatory body.

ARTICLE 5
RESTRICTIONS; DISCLAIMERS

5.1          Restricted Use. Purchaser acknowledges that the Products may be subject to limited use statement or limited label license set forth in Exhibit A. Purchaser represents and warrants that it will not, directly or indirectly, perform compositional, structural, functional or other analysis of the Products, or undertake deconvolution or reverse engineering with respect to the Products.

5.2          Disclaimers.

(a)          The Products were designed and manufactured for research use. Purchaser acknowledges that the Products have not been tested by or for NEB for safety or efficacy. Purchaser is solely responsible (i) for confirming that the Products are suitable for Purchaser’s intended purpose and use; (ii) for confirming that Purchaser’s use complies with Applicable Laws and (iii) for obtaining all necessary approvals, licenses and permissions needed for such use. Purchaser represents and warrants to NEB that it will properly test, use, and, to the extent authorized, market any Products, and any final articles made from the Products, in accordance with all Applicable Laws. As requested and required by the FDA (or equivalent regulatory authorities outside of the United States) in order for Purchaser to obtain regulatory approval for Purchaser products manufactured using the Products (“Purchaser Products”), NEB will provide to the applicable regulatory authorities, data and information regarding the Products, but under no circumstances will NEB be required to disclose proprietary information that would compromise its intellectual property assets. NEB also agrees to use commercial reasonable efforts to provide reasonable support services (including rights of reference to regulatory submissions controlled by NEB) to satisfy Purchaser’s regulatory requirements for the Purchaser Products, such services to be agreed upon from time to time by both Parties and compensated by Purchaser at NEB’s then-current time and materials rates.

ARTICLE 6
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

6.1          Mutual Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that (a) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by such Party are within its power and authority and has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action; (b) this Agreement is legal and valid and the obligations binding upon such Party are enforceable by their terms; and (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by such Party does not conflict with any agreement, instrument or understanding, oral or written, to which it is a party or by which it may be bound.

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6.2          Purchaser Acknowledgement. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed as a representation or warranty that the specific use of the Products contemplated by Purchaser is or will be free from infringement of Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights. Purchaser acknowledges that it is the sole responsibility of Purchaser to determine whether it may be required to obtain any Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights depending upon the particular application in which the Product is used.

6.3          Product Warranty.

(a)          NEB warrants that the Products (i) will be manufactured in accordance with the Specifications, Purchaser Instructions, Quality Agreement and Applicable Law, and (ii) will meet the applicable Specifications until the expiration dates specified on the Product packaging, or if not specified, then [***] from the date that NEB delivers such Product to Purchaser. This warranty shall not be effective if NEB determines, in its sole discretion, that Purchaser has altered or misused the Product or has failed to use or store such Product in accordance with instructions furnished by NEB or the defects to the Product result from negligence, neglect or accident of any party other than NEB and its agents. NEB’s sole and exclusive liability, and Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy with respect to Product that is defective or nonconforming, will be the replacement of such Product free of charge upon the return of such Product in accordance with NEB’s instructions; provided, however, at Purchaser’s discretion, NEB may instead provide a credit or refund in accordance with Section 4.3.

(b)          THE WARRANTY ABOVE EXTENDS ONLY TO PURCHASER, AND PURCHASER CANNOT TRANSFER IT EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 10.3. THE WARRANTY ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE, AND NEB MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR REGARDING RESULTS OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE. IF NEB MANUFACTURES CUSTOM PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASER BASED ON PURCHASER’S INSTRUCTIONS, NEB SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS TO THE EXTENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH PURCHASER INSTRUCTIONS, PROVIDED SUCH PRODUCTS WERE OTHERWISE SUPPLIED BY NEB IN ACCORDANCE WITH PURCHASER’S INSTRUCTIONS, THIS AGREEMENT AND THE QUALITY AGREEMENT.

ARTICLE 7
INDEMNIFICATION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

7.1          NEB’s Indemnity. NEB shall indemnify and defend Purchaser, its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against all liabilities, expenses, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) (collectively, “Damages”) arising out of any Third Party claim, complaint, suit, proceeding or cause of action against any of them (each, a “Claim”) to the extent resulting from one or more of the following: (a) NEB’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct; (b) NEB’s breach of its representations and warranties under Section 6.1; (c) NEB’s failure to comply with Appliable Law; [***]; or (e) NEB’s material breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, NEB shall have no obligations under this Article 7 for any Damages to the extent that they are related to Purchaser’s own negligence or willful misconduct or Purchaser’s indemnity obligations set out in Section 7.2.

7.2          Purchaser’s Indemnity. Purchaser shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend NEB, its directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any Damages arising out of any Third Party Claims to the extent resulting from one or more of the following: (a) Purchaser’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct; (b) Purchaser’s breach of its representations and warranties under Section 6.1; (c) Purchaser’s material breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement; (d) NEB’s manufacture or sale of a Product to the extent made under Purchaser’s Instructions; or (e) any modification, use or resale of the Product and any final articles made therefrom by Purchaser or its distributors or customers, including without limitation, any Claims related to product liability or infringement of Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser shall have no obligations under this Article 7 for Damages to the extent that they are related to NEB’s own negligence, willful misconduct, failure to comply with Applicable Law, or NEB’s indemnity obligations set out in Section 7.1.

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7.3          Indemnification Procedure. Any Party seeking indemnification under this Article 7 (the “Indemnitee”) must promptly notify the indemnifying Party (the “Indemnitor”) in writing of any possible Damages or Claim, and the Indemnitor shall assume and have exclusive control over the defense thereof with counsel selected by the Indemnitor that is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee; provided, however, that the Indemnitee shall have the right to fully participate in any such action or proceeding and to retain its own (additional) counsel at its own expense (provided that the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel for the Indemnitee shall be paid by the Indemnitor only if representation of such Indemnitee by the counsel retained by the Indemnitor would be inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct due to actual or potential differing interests between such Indemnitee and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceedings). Neither the Indemnitor nor the Indemnitee shall enter into any settlement agreement with any Third Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, unless such settlement: (i) includes an unconditional release of Indemnitee from all liability arising out of such claim; (ii) does not contain any admission or statement suggesting any wrongdoing or liability on behalf of Indemnitee; and (iii) does not contain any equitable order, judgment or term (other than the fact of payment or the amount of such payment) that in any manner affects, restrains or interferes with the business of Indemnitee. The failure to deliver notice to the Indemnitor within a reasonable time after the commencement of any action, to the extent prejudicial to its ability to defend such action, will relieve the Indemnitor of its obligations under this Article 7, but the failure to deliver notice to the Indemnitor will not relieve the Indemnitor of any obligations that it may have to any Indemnitee hereunder otherwise than as stated in this sentence. The Indemnitee shall, at the reasonable and verifiable out-of-pocket expenses of the Indemnitor, cooperate with the Indemnitor and its legal representatives in the investigation and defense of any Claim covered by this Agreement.

7.4          Limitation of Liability. [***]

ARTICLE 8
TERM AND TERMINATION

8.1          Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for an initial term of five (5) years (“Initial Term”). Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive two (2) year periods (each, a “Renewal Term” and the Initial Term together with any and all applicable Renewal Terms, the “Term”), unless either Party notifies the other Party in writing at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the then-current Term that such Party does not wish to continue this Agreement.

8.2          Termination for Breach. Either Party may terminate this Agreement if the other Party commits a material breach of any of its warranties, covenants, conditions, obligations or agreements contained herein, provided that such breach continues for a period of thirty (30) days after the non-breaching Party provides the breaching Party with written notice thereof. Such termination shall be immediately effective upon the non-breaching Party providing the breaching Party with further written notice of termination after the breaching Party failed to cure such breach within such thirty (30) day cure period.

8.3          Termination for Bankruptcy. Either Party may immediately terminate this Agreement, upon giving written notice to the other Party, in the event that the other Party is declared bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction or is the subject of any reorganization (other than a corporate reorganization effected in the ordinary course of business and not arising out of any insolvency) or winding up, receivership or dissolution, bankruptcy or liquidation proceeding, or any proceeding or action similar to one or more of the above, which proceeding is not dismissed within one hundred and twenty (120) days. The failure of either Party to give notice of termination upon obtaining knowledge of any such event shall not be interpreted as a waiver of such Party’s rights under this Section 8.3, and such Party reserves the right to exercise any such rights at any time after the occurrence of any such event.

8.4          Termination By Mutual Agreement; Termination for Convenience. The Parties may terminate this Agreement for any reason at any time by mutual agreement if set forth in writing and executed by an authorized representative of each Party. Purchaser may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason upon ninety (90) days’ advance written notice to NEB.

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8.5          Termination for Stoppage. NEB may terminate this Agreement with respect to one or more Products after providing at least twelve (12) months’ prior written notice to Purchaser if NEB has determined, in its sole discretion, to cease all manufacture and sale of such Products. In such event, unless NEB ceases manufacture of the Products because its continued manufacture or sale would violate Applicable Law or infringe a Third Party’s Intellectual Property Rights, then Purchaser may submit Purchase Orders to NEB representing Purchaser’s last time buy of Products from NEB (“Last Time Buy Orders”). Unless otherwise agreed to by both Parties, the Last Time Buy Orders are limited to the amount of Product representing the binding portion of the current Rolling Forecast. NEB will use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver the requested amounts, subject to Product availability. The Parties will agree on timing for delivery of the Products ordered under the Last Time Buy Orders.

8.6          Effects of Termination. It is understood that termination or expiration of this Agreement will not relieve a Party from any liability that, at the time of such termination or expiration, has already accrued to the other Party. For clarity, expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason other than material breach will not relieve Purchaser’s obligation to purchase or NEB’s obligation to supply any Product ordered under any outstanding Purchase Orders or subject to the binding portion of the Rolling Forecast but not yet ordered. The provisions of Articles 1, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10, and Sections 6.2, and 6.3 will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, subject to any time limitations stated therein. All other rights and obligations of the Parties will cease upon termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 9
CONFIDENTIALITY; PUBLICITY

9.1          Definitions. “Confidential Information” means any information furnished by one Party (the “Disclosing Party”) to the other Party (the “Receiving Party”) pursuant to, and related to the purpose of, this Agreement, whether written or oral, including without limitation any technical, scientific, trade, research, manufacturing, marketing, supplier, business, financial or other information. Purchaser’s Instructions shall be deemed the Confidential Information of Purchaser.

9.2          Non-Disclosure and Non-Use. During the Term and for five (5) years thereafter (unless the Confidential Information constitutes a trade secret under Applicable Laws and the Disclosing Party has notified the Receiving Party as such, in which case, until such Confidential Information no longer constitutes a trade secret), the Receiving Party shall (a) keep confidential and not publish or otherwise disclose Confidential Information or use Confidential Information for any purpose other than as permitted under, or required to perform its obligations under, this Agreement; (b) protect the Confidential Information with the same degree of care as it normally uses to preserve and safeguard its own proprietary information of like nature, but not less than a reasonable degree of care; and (c) disclose Confidential Information only to its employees, advisors, agents herein.

9.3          Exclusions. Confidential Information will not include information that the Receiving Party can establish by competent written proof (a) was already known to the Receiving Party, other than under an obligation of confidentiality, at the time of disclosure by the Disclosing Party; (b) was generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain at the time of its disclosure to the Receiving Party; (c) became generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain after its disclosure and other than through any act or omission of the Receiving Party in breach of this Agreement; (d) was disclosed to the Receiving Party, other than under an obligation of confidentiality, by a Third Party who had no obligation to the Disclosing Party not to disclose such information to others; or (e) was independently developed by the Receiving Party without the aid, use or application of the Confidential Information. In addition, disclosure of Confidential Information is not prohibited to the extent required to comply with Applicable Laws or regulations, or with a valid court or administrative order, provided that the Receiving Party (i) promptly notifies the Disclosing Party in writing of the existence, terms and circumstances of such required disclosure; (ii) consults with the Disclosing Party on the advisability of taking legally available steps to resist or narrow such disclosure; and (iii) takes all reasonable and lawful actions to obtain confidential treatment for such disclosure.

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9.4          Return of Confidential Information. Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, at the written request of the Disclosing Party, the Receiving Party shall return to the Disclosing Party or destroy all originals, copies, and summaries of documents, materials, and other tangible manifestations of Confidential Information in the possession or control of the Receiving Party (including its employees, advisors, agents and Affiliates); provided, however, that one (1) copy of the Confidential Information may be retained by the Receiving Party for the sole purpose of monitoring its ongoing obligations hereunder and if Purchaser is obligated to submit Confidential Information as part of a FDA application, or to other regulatory authorities, then such Confidential Information need not be returned.

9.5          Publicity. Except as required by Applicable Laws, neither Party shall use the name of the other Party in any publicity or advertising without the prior written approval of the other Party. The Parties agree not to disclose any terms or conditions of this Agreement to any Third Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, except as required by Applicable Laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to providing any documentation or other materials referring to a Party to, or making any filing referring to such Party with, a regulatory or other government authority or other Third Party, the other Party (i.e., Party making the filing) shall provide such first Party with an advance copy of such documentation with reasonable time to allow such first Party to review and comment on such documentation. Further, the Party making the filing shall incorporate any reasonable changes to language relating to the other Party and/or its products requested by such other Party prior to making the filing or disclosure. The restrictions on the use of a Party’s name in this Section 9.5 shall pertain to the name of the Party and the name of any Affiliates of such Party.

ARTICLE 10
GENERAL PROVISIONS

10.1          Legal Compliance; Export Control. Each Party shall comply in all material respects with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to its conduct pursuant to this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, Purchaser acknowledges that the Products are subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Purchaser must not, directly or indirectly, (a) sell, export, reexport, transfer, divert, or otherwise dispose of any Products, software, or technology (including products derived from or based on such technology) received from NEB to any destination, entity, or person prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States, or (b) use the Product for any use prohibited by any Applicable Laws, without obtaining prior authorization from the competent government authorities as required by those laws and regulations.

10.2          Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be held liable or responsible to the other Party nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement for failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any provision of this Agreement when such failure or delay is caused by or results from causes beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party including, without limitation, fire, floods, embargoes, war, acts of war (whether war is declared or not), insurrections, riots, terrorism, civil commotions, strikes, lockouts or other labor disturbances, acts of God or acts, omissions or delays in acting by any governmental authority or the other Party; provided, however, that the Party so affected shall use commercially reasonable efforts to avoid or remove such causes of nonperformance, and shall continue to perform hereunder with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed; and provided, further, that in no event shall a Party be required to settle any labor dispute or disturbance. A Party shall provide the other Party with prompt written notice of any delay or failure to perform that occurs by reason of force majeure. The Parties shall mutually seek a resolution of the delay or the failure to perform as noted above. The Parties shall use their respective reasonable efforts to prevent or mitigate the consequences of such events.

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10.3          Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that each of the Parties may, without such consent, assign this Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder (a) in connection with the transfer or sale of all or substantially all of the portion of its business to which this Agreement relates; and (b) to its Affiliates. In the event of any assignment, (i) the assigning Party shall deliver written notice of the assignment to the other Party, (ii) the assignee shall agree to be bound to the obligations of the assigning Party, (iii) the assigning Party shall remain liable for the performance of all obligations under this Agreement as if the assignment did not occur, except in the case of a consolidation or merger where the assigning Party is not the surviving entity, and (iv) in the event the assignee fails to meet its performance obligations under the Agreement the assignee shall be subject to the terms and conditions for breach and termination under this Agreement.

10.4          Severability. If any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Party to circumstance is, to any extent, held to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term, covenant or condition to the Parties or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, will not be affected thereby and each term, covenant or condition of this Agreement will be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10.5          Notices. Any consent, notice or report required or permitted to be given or made under this Agreement by one of the Parties hereto to the other shall be in writing, delivered personally or by facsimile (and promptly confirmed by personal delivery or courier) or courier, postage prepaid (where applicable), addressed to such other Party at its address indicated below, or to such other address as the addressee shall have last furnished in writing to addressor and shall be effective upon receipt by the addressee.

 
To NEB:
New England Biolabs, Inc.
240 County Road
Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938
Attention: Director, OEM & Customized Solutions
   
with a copy to:
New England Biolabs, Inc.
240 County Road
Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938
Attention: Legal Department
Email: legal@neb.com
Facsimile: (978) 380-7475
   
To Purchaser:
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
279 E. Grand Avenue, 5th Floor
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attention: Riley Ennis, Chief Operations Officer
   
with a copy to:
Freenome Holdings, Inc.
279 E. Grand Avenue, 5th Floor
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attention: Legal Affairs


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10.6          Entire Agreement. The terms and provisions contained in the Agreement (including the Exhibits hereto) constitute the entire agreement between the Parties and supersede all previous communications, representations, agreements or understandings, either oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No agreement or understanding varying or extending this Agreement will be binding upon either Party hereto, unless set forth in a writing which specifically refers to the Agreement signed by duly authorized officers or representatives of the respective Parties, and the provisions hereof not specifically amended thereby shall remain in full force and effect. No terms contained in any standard form purchase order, order acknowledgment, invoice, Product warranty literature or Product manuals, or similar standardized form shall be construed to amend or modify the terms of this Agreement and in the event of any conflict, the Agreement shall control, unless the Parties otherwise expressly agree in writing that specifically states an intent to amend the terms of this Agreement and identifies the terms of this Agreement to be so amended.

10.7          Waiver. Except as specifically provided for herein, the waiver from time-to-time by either Party of any of its rights or its failure to exercise any remedy will not operate or be construed as a continuing waiver of same or of any other of such Party’s rights or remedies provided in this Agreement. No waiver of any breach of a provision of this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the waiving Party. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall in no manner affect such Party’s rights at a later time to enforce the same.

10.8          Independent Contractors. The relationship of NEB and Purchaser established by this Agreement is that of independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency or other fiduciary relationship between Purchaser and NEB. Neither Party shall have any right, power or authority to assume, create or incur any expense, liability or obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other.

10.9          Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware of the United States of America without regard to conflicts of laws principles. Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be instituted in the state or federal courts of the United States of America located in Wilmington, Delaware, and each Party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.

10.10          Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and are no way intended to describe, interpret, define or limit the scope, extent or intent of this Agreement or any provisions hereof.

10.11          Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Supply Agreement as of the Effective Date.

FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
 
NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS, INC.
     
By:
/s/ Mike Nolan
 
By:
/s/ Dr. Salvatore V. Russello
Name:
Mike Nolan
 
Name:
Dr. Salvatore V. Russello
Title:
CEO
 
Title:
 
Director,
OEM & Customized Solutions


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Exhibit A
Products and Price

 
Product No.
Product Name
Unit of Measure
Price (US$)
Total Price (US$)
Minimum Order Quantity
Lead Time
Restrictions on Use (§5.1)
E0740B-FN1
Custom NEB Next®
 
Enzymatic Methyl-seq Kit
Kit
[***]
[***]
[***]
[***]
[***]


(1)          [***]

(2)          [***]

[***]



Exhibit A



Exhibit B
Specifications

[***]







Exhibit B


Exhibit C
Purchaser Instructions

[***]



Exhibit C


Exhibit D
Quality Agreement

[***]




Exhibit D


Exhibit E
Business Continuity Policies & Practices

[***]





Exhibit E


SUPPLY AGREEMENT
Amendment No. 1

This Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment No. 1”) is made as of November 9, 2022 (the “Amendment No. 1 Effective Date”) between New England Biolabs, Inc., having a principal address at 240 County Road, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938 (“NEB”) and Freenome Holdings, Inc., having a principal address at 279 E. Grand Avenue, 5th Floor, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (“Purchaser”). NEB and Purchaser are each a “Party” and together the “Parties.” Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meaning ascribed to them in the Original Agreement (as defined below).

WHEREAS, NEB and Purchaser entered into a supply agreement with an effective date of February 16, 2022 (“Original Agreement”);

WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend the Original Agreement to incorporate an arrangement whereby NEB provides Freenome certain exclusive rights to purchase a subset of Products for Freenome in order to perform NEB’s EM‑seq Method (as defined below) in a particular field and territory, all in accordance with the terms set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, NEB and Purchaser agree that the Original Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

Recitals. The recitals to the Original Agreement are hereby deleted and replaced with the following language:

WHEREAS, NEB is in the business of the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of the life science reagents and kits;

WHEREAS, Purchaser is in the business of developing blood tests to detect early‑ stage cancer; and

WHEREAS, NEB and Purchaser want to enter into a supply agreement under which NEB will supply, and Purchaser will buy, certain reagents;

WHEREAS, Purchaser also seeks to obtain the exclusive right to purchase a subset of the Products, to perform NEB’s EM‑seq Method (as defined below), in a blood-based screening diagnostic assay for the early detection of cancers;

WHEREAS, NEB is willing to provide Purchaser with this exclusivity in consideration for a warrant to purchase [***] shares of Purchaser’s common stock at [***] per share, and Purchaser meeting other various milestones, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:



New Definitions. Article 1 of the Original Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following language.

DEFINITIONS

The terms defined in this Article 1, wherever used in this Agreement in the singular or the plural, shall have the meanings ascribed to them below.

1.1          “Affiliate” means, with respect to a Party, any corporation or other entity that is directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with NEB or Purchaser, as the case may be. As used in this definition, the term “control” will mean the direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the stock or other securities having the right to vote for directors thereof or the ability to otherwise control the management of the corporation or other business entity.

1.2          “Applicable Laws” means all relevant federal, state, local and foreign laws, statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances, as well as industry standards and guidelines issued by any governmental or regulatory authority.

1.3          “Calendar Year” means each twelve (12) month period commencing January 1st of each year through the term of this Agreement.

1.4          “Distributor” means a Third Party with whom NEB has an active, formal, written distribution agreement enabling such Third Party to distribute and resell EM‑seq Products on NEB’s behalf, in the Territory.

1.5          “EM‑seq Method” means using the EM‑seq Products to perform NEB’s proprietary enzymatic conversion method as claimed in the EM‑seq Patents.

1.6          “EM‑seq Patents” means NEB’s EM‑seq patents set out in Exhibit G, including pending continuations, divisionals, and continuation‑in‑part applications thereof within the Territory.

1.7          “EM‑seq Products” means the subset of Products identified as EM‑seq Products in Exhibit G. and that are claimed by the EM‑seq Patents, that enable the determination, by next generation sequencing, of the methylation status of a nucleic acid sequence using the EM‑seq Method.

1.8          “Facility” means NEB’s facility located at 240 County Road, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938.

1.9          “Field” means [***] Exhibit F (“Initial Cancer Indications”). The Field shall not include the use of such assays solely for research and development or for single cancer indications other than the Initial Cancer Indications, unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties in writing in accordance with Section 2.9.



1.0          “Freenome Diagnostic Assay” means a blood‑based sequencing‑based screening diagnostic assay for the early detection of cancers.

1.11          “Intellectual Property Rights’ means all rights in patents, copyrights, trade secrets, know‑how, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and other intellectual property rights, current, pending or future, under the laws of any jurisdiction, together with all applications therefor and registrations thereto.

1.12          “Price” means the prices for the Products set forth in Exhibit A, as updated pursuant to Section 3.1.

1.13          “Product” means the product or products described in Exhibit A. For clarity, Exhibit G sets out the subset of Products defined as the EM‑seq Products.

1.14          “Purchaser Instructions” means the written instructions provided by Purchaser to NEB, and agreed to by NEB, for customizing the Products prior to Delivery, which are attached as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference.

1.15          “Single Cancer Indication Request” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.9.

1.16          “Specifications” means the specifications and/or similar requirements for each Product set forth in Exhibit B, as may be updated pursuant to Section 4.7.

1.17          “Territory” means [***].

1.18          “Third Party” means any person or entity other than NEB, NEB’s Affiliates, Purchaser or Purchaser’s Affiliates.

1.19          Additional Defined Terms. Each of the Following terms will have the meaning described in the section of this Agreement reference below:

Term
 
Section Defined
 
Term
 
Section Defined
Acceptance Period
 
4.3
 
NEB
 
Introduction
Agreement
 
Introduction
 
Non‑Conformity
 
4.3
Claim
 
7.1
 
Party / Parties
 
Introduction
CMO
 
2.7
       
Confidential Information
 
9.1
 
Purchase Order
 
2.3
Damages
 
7.1
 
Purchaser
 
Introduction
Delivery
 
2.5
 
Purchaser Products
 
5.2
Disclosing Party
 
9.1
 
Receiving Party
 
9.1
Effective Date
 
Introduction
 
Renewal Term
 
8.1
Inability to Supply
 
2.6
 
Required Quantity
 
2.4
Indemnitee
 
7.3
 
WIP
 
2.7
Indemnitor
 
7.3
 
Rolling Forecast
 
2.2
Initial Term
 
8.1
 
Term
 
8.1
Last Time Buy Orders
 
8.5
       
Minimum Order
 
2.3
       
Quantity
           




Exhibit List

Exhibit A ‑ Price and Products
Exhibit B‑ Specifications
Exhibit C ‑ Purchaser Instructions
Exhibit D ‑ Quality Agreement
Exhibit E ‑ NEB Business Continuity Plan
Exhibit F ‑ Annual Revenue Targets; Initial Cancer Indications
Exhibit G ‑ EM‑seq Products and EM‑seq Patents
Exhibit H ‑ Warrant Purchase Agreement

Exclusivity. A new Section 2.8 is added to the Original Agreement as follows:

2.8          Exclusivity. Contingent on Purchaser (a) meeting the requirements set out in this Section 2.8 [***]; and (b) issuing to NEB a warrant to purchase up to [***] shares of Purchaser’s common stock at [***] per share, as set forth in the Warrant Purchase Agreement attached as Exhibit H, Purchaser has the exclusive right, under NEB’s rights in the EM‑seq Patents, to practice the EM‑seq Method using the EM‑seq Products purchased from NEB under this Agreement, in the Field and in the Territory. Purchaser’s exclusive rights will begin on the Amendment No. 1 Effective Date and continue, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 2.8 or 2.10, until the expiration or termination of the Agreement.

In addition to the warrant to purchase Purchaser common stock as set out above and in Exhibit H, the exclusivity described in this Section 2.8 is contingent on Purchaser meeting all the following milestones:

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Field Expansion. A new Section 2.9 is added to the Agreement as follows:

2.9          Field Expansion. Provided Purchaser is not in material default of the Agreement, Purchaser may expand the Field as set out below in this Section 2.9:

Additional Single Cancer Indications. Purchaser may approach NEB during the Term to inquire about expanding the Field to add one or more single cancer indications (other than the Initial Cancer Indications) to the Agreement (each a “Single Cancer Indication Request”). If NEB has not already entered into an agreement with a Third Party for rights to such requested single cancer indication, then NEB and Purchaser will enter into good faith discussions regarding expanding the Field to include exclusive rights to the single cancer indication. Each Single Cancer Indication Request must include the name of the single cancer indication and a development plan for the FDA submission of the Freenome Diagnostic Assay for the single cancer indication (including development milestones and a projected timeline for achieving such milestones). If NEB agrees to expand the Field to include exclusive rights to the requested applicable single cancer indication, then the Parties will prepare and execute a written amendment to this Agreement to add exclusive rights to the single cancer indication, including any requisite milestones to maintain exclusivity to such single cancer indication, and payment of any additional exclusivity fees.



Additional Field. Provided Purchaser is not in material default of the Agreement, Purchaser shall, during the Term, have a right of first refusal to add a new and different field to the Agreement [***]. Should Purchaser exercise this right to such additional field, then NEB and Purchaser will enter into good faith negotiations regarding adding the new field to the Agreement.

New Section 2.10. A new Section 2.10 is added to the Original Agreement as follows:

2.10          EM‑seq Product Labeling and Enforcement.

Purchaser understands that NEB sells, will sell, and has sold, EM‑seq Products for use outside of the Field and Territory, and nothing in this Agreement will limit NEB’s ability to continue to do so. Provided, however, when NEB sells EM‑seq Products to Third Parties and to Distributors for use outside the Field, but in the Territory, the EM‑ seq Products will include documentation and labeling indicating that the EM‑seq Products may not be used to practice the EM‑seq Method in the Field and in the Territory. NEB will also notify NEB customers within the Territory who have purchased EM‑seq Products from NEB [***], regarding the Field limitations. NEB shall also train its sales force to convey to NEB customers, other than Purchaser, that the EM‑seq Products may not be sold or used to practice the EM‑seq Method in the Field and in the Territory. The exclusivity will also be publicized by means of press releases by the Parties and any other publications agreed‑upon by the Parties. If the Field is expanded in accordance with this Section 2.9, then the Parties will agree in good faith on how to notify Third Parties of the expanded Field.

If a Third Party is using EM‑seq Products purchased from NEB or its Distributors to practice the EM‑seq Method, in the Field and in the Territory (each an “Infringing Customer”), then upon becoming aware, Purchaser will promptly notify NEB and NEB will communicate the Field limitations to the Infringing Customer (if sold directly by NEB), or to the Distributor (if sold to the Infringing Customer through a Distributor). Similarly, if in the exercise of reasonable diligence NEB suspects, or becomes aware of an Infringing Customer, NEB will communicate the Field limitations to the Infringing Customer (or the Distributor, as appropriate and applicable). If, following notification from NEB, NEB determines that the Infringing Customer is continuing to use the EM‑seq Products to practice the EM‑seq Method in the Field and in the Territory, then NEB will stop selling the EM‑seq Products to the Infringing Customer or to the Distributor supplying the EM‑Seq Products to the Infringing Customer, until such time that the Infringing Customer stops using the EM‑seq Products to practice the EM‑seq Method in the Field and in the Territory.

Modification to Section 6.3. Section 6.3 of the Original Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following language:

Product Warranty.

NEB warrants that the Products (i) will be manufactured in accordance with the Specifications, Purchaser Instructions, Quality Agreement and Applicable Law, and (ii) will meet the applicable Specifications until the expiration dates specified on the Product packaging, or if not specified, [***] from the date that NEB delivers such Product to Purchaser. The foregoing warranty shall not be effective if NEB determines, in its sole discretion, that Purchaser has altered or misused the Product or has failed to use or store such Product in accordance with instructions furnished by NEB or the defects to the Product result from negligence, neglect or accident of any party other than NEB and its agents. NEB’s sole and exclusive liability, and Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy with respect to Product that is defective or nonconforming, will be the replacement of such Product free of charge upon the return of such Product in accordance with NEB’s instructions; provided, however, at Purchaser’s discretion, NEB may instead provide a credit or refund in accordance with Section 4.3.

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THE WARRANTIES ABOVE EXTEND ONLY TO PURCHASER, AND PURCHASER CANNOT TRANSFER THEM EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 10.3. THE WARRANTIES ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE, AND NEB MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF NON‑INFRINGEMENT, OR REGARDING RESULTS OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE. IF NEB MANUFACTURES CUSTOM PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASER BASED ON PURCHASER’S INSTRUCTIONS, NEB SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS TO THE EXTENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH PURCHASER INSTRUCTIONS, PROVIDED SUCH PRODUCTS WERE OTHERWISE SUPPLIED BY NEB IN ACCORDANCE WITH PURCHASER’S INSTRUCTIONS, THIS AGREEMENT AND THE QUALITY AGREEMENT.

Modification to Section 7.4. Section 7.4 of the Original Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following language:

Limitation of Liability. [***]

Modification to Section 8.1. Section 8.1 of the Original Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following language:

Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for an initial term of ten (10) years (“Initial Term”). Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive two (2) year periods (each, a “Renewal Term” and the Initial Term together with any and all applicable Renewal Terms, the “Term”), unless either Party notifies the other Party in writing at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the then‑current Term that such Party does not wish to continue this Agreement.

Modification to Section 8.2. Section 8.2. of the Original Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following language:

8.2          Termination for Breach. Either Party may terminate this Agreement if the other Party commits a material breach of any of its warranties, covenants, conditions, obligations or agreements contained herein, provided that such breach continues for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after the non‑breaching Party provides the breaching Party with written notice thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree that NEB will have [***] to cure a material breach of Section 2.10. Termination under this Section 8.2 shall be immediately effective upon the non‑breaching Party providing the breaching Party with further written notice of termination after the breaching Party failed to cure such breach within the applicable cure period.

New Exhibit F. Exhibit F ‑ Exclusivity Milestones; Initial Cancer Indications, attached hereto, is hereby added to the Original Agreement.

New Exhibit G. Exhibit G ‑ EM‑seq Products and EM‑seq Patents, attached hereto, is hereby added to the Original Agreement.



New Exhibit H. Exhibit H ‑ Warrant Purchase Agreement, attached hereto, is hereby added to the Original Agreement.

Entire Agreement and Amendments and Counterparts. Except as expressly stated otherwise in this Amendment No. 1, capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings as ascribed to them in the Original Agreement, and all other terms, provisions and conditions set forth in the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Amendment No. 1, along with the Original Agreement, together formulate the entire agreement between the Parties and supersede all other agreements with respect to the subject matter of this Amendment No. 1. The Original Agreement and this Amendment (including the attachments hereto) shall be read and construed together as a single agreement and the term “Agreement” used in the Original Agreement shall henceforth be deemed a reference to the Original Agreement as amended by this Amendment. If there is any conflict between the provisions of this Amendment No. 1 and the Original Agreement, the provisions of this Amendment govern. This Amendment No. 1 may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties execute this Amendment No. 1 as of the date last written below. Each person who signs this Amendment No. 1 below represents that such person is fully authorized to sign this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the applicable Party.

NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS, INC.
 
FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
         
By:
/s/ Salvatore V. Russelllo
 
By:
/s/ Mike Nolan
 
Salvatore V. Russelllo Ph.D.
 
Name:
Mike Nolan
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
Title:
CEO

Date:
November 12, 2022
 
Date:
11/10/2022



Exhibit F

Annual Revenue Targets; Initial Cancer Indications

Annual Revenue Targets

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Exhibit G
EM‑seq Products and EM‑seq Patents

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Exhibit H
Warrant Purchase Agreement



NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF APPLICABLE STATES. THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR RESOLD EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ACT AND THE APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, PURSUANT TO REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH LAWS OR EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. INVESTORS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY MAY BE REQUIRED TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF THIS INVESTMENT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME. THE ISSUER OF THESE SECURITIES MAY REQUIRE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY PROPOSED TRANSFER OR RESALE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.

WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

Issued on November 10, 2022

This certifies that for good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, New England Biolabs, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, (“Holder”) is entitled, subject to the terms and conditions of this Warrant (as defined below), to purchase from Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company”), the shares of Warrant Stock (as defined below) issuable under the terms and conditions of this Warrant, upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal offices of the Company, together with a duly executed Notice of Exercise in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and simultaneous payment of the full Warrant Price (as defined below) for the shares of Warrant Stock so purchased in lawful money of the United States. The Warrant Price and the number and character of shares of Warrant Stock purchasable under this Warrant are subject to adjustment as provided herein. Holder acknowledges and agrees that the issuance of this Warrant by the Company to Holder is in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligation to issue Holder a warrant to purchase common stock pursuant to that certain Master Supply Agreement dated as of February 16, 2022, as amended on November 10, 2022, by and between the Holder and the Company (the Supply Agreement”).

DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply for purposes of this Warrant:

“Common Stock” means the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share.

“Company” means the Company as defined above and includes any corporation which shall succeed to or assume the obligations of the Company under this Warrant.

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

“Holder” means any person who shall at the time be the registered holder of this Warrant (as defined below).



“Issue Date” means the date hereof.

“IPO” means the Company’s first underwritten public offering of its Common Stock under the Securities Act.

‘‘Liquidation Event” means a “Deemed Liquidation Event” as defined in the Charter.

“Purchase Shares” means [***] shares of Warrant Stock.

“Rule 144” means Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.

“Rule 145” means Rule 145 promulgated under the Securities Act.

“SEC’ means the Securities and Exchange Commission,

“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

“Unvested Shares” means that number of Purchase Shares that are unvested pursuant to Section 2.2 below.

“Vested Shares” means that number of Purchase Shares that are vested pursuant to Section 2.2 below.

“Warrant” means this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock and any warrant(s) delivered in substitution or exchange therefor, as provided herein.

“Warrant Price” means [***] per share. The Warrant Price is subject to adjustments as provided in Section 5 herein.

“Warrant Stock” means Common Stock and shall include stock and other securities and property at any time receivable or issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with its terms.

TERM, VESTING.

EXPIRATION. This Warrant (and the right to purchase shares of Warrant Stock issuable upon exercise hereof) will terminate, expire and be of no further force or effect automatically and without further action by any person or party upon the earlier of: (a) at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the tenth anniversary of the date this Warrant is issued; and (b) the consummation of a Liquidation Event, subject to the provisions of the last sentence of Section 2.2, and Section 3.3.



VESTING. Only Vested Shares may be purchased pursuant to this Warrant. Shares that are vested pursuant to the schedule set forth in this Section 2.2 are Vested Shares Shares that are not vested pursuant to such schedule are “Unvested Shares On the Issue Date all of the Purchase Shares will be Unvested Shares (the Initial Unvested Shares”). Half of the Initial Unvested Shares shall vest upon the one‑year anniversary of the Issue Date, and 1/24th of the Initial Unvested Shares will vest on each monthly anniversary thereafter, however, none of the Unvested Shares can ever vest following the termination of the Supply Agreement by Holder without cause.

If, prior to the date on which this Warrant is fully vested, the Company consummates a Liquidation Event, and as of the date of the Liquidation Event vesting has not otherwise been halted or terminated under this Section 2.2, then effective immediately prior to the Liquidation Event, this Warrant shall be deemed to have vested fully and be exercisable for the maximum number of Purchase Shares.

EXERCISE.

Method of Exercise. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Warrant, and the provisions of subsection 2.10(c) of the Supply Agreement as added by the First Amendment to the Supply Agreement, Holder may exercise this Warrant, in whole or in part, but only with respect to the number of shares that have become Vested Shares pursuant to Section 2.2 above, by surrendering this Warrant at the principal offices of the Company, with the subscription form attached hereto as Exhibit A (Subscription Form) duly executed by Holder, and payment of an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying (a) the number of shares of Vested Shares to be purchased by Holder by (b) the Warrant Price or adjusted Warrant Price therefor, if applicable, as determined in accordance with the terms hereof.

Net Exercise Election. Holder may elect to convert all or any portion of Vested Shares subject to this Warrant, without the payment by Holder of any additional consideration, by the surrender of this Warrant to the Company, with the net exercise election selected in the Subscription Form, duly executed by Holder, into up to the number of Shares that is obtained under the following formula:

X = Y (A‑B)
A

Where:
X =
the number of shares of Warrant Stock to be issued to Holder pursuant to this Section 3.2.
     
 
Y =
the number of shares of Warrant Stock as to which this Warrant is then being net exercised that are Vested Shares in accordance with the provisions of the above Section 2.2, as of the date of such net exercise.
     
 
A =
the fair market value of one share of Warrant Stock, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors, as at the time the net exercise election is made pursuant to this Section 3.2.
     
 
B =
the Warrant Price.

For purposes of the above calculation, fair market value of one share of Warrant Stock shall be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in good faith; provided, however, that where there exists a public market for Common Stock at the time of such exercise, the fair market value per share shall be the average of the closing bid and asked prices of Common Stock quoted in the Over‑The‑Counter Market Summary or the last reported sale price of Common Stock or the closing price quoted on any exchange on which Common Stock is listed, whichever is applicable, as published in the Western Edition of The Wall Street Journal for the five (5) trading days prior to the date of determination of fair market value. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Warrant is exercised in connection with the Company’s initial public offering of Common Stock, the fair market value per share shall be the per share offering price to the public of the Company’s initial public offering. The Company will promptly respond in writing to an inquiry by Holder as to the then current fair market value of one Share.



Automatic Net Exercise. If this Warrant has not been exercised by Holder pursuant to Sections 3.1 or 3.2 above prior to the consummation of a Liquidation Event, then immediately prior to the completion of a Liquidation Event, this Warrant shall be automatically exercised pursuant to Section 3.2 above.

Form of Payment. Payment may be made by (a) a check payable to the Company’s order, (b) wire transfer of funds to the Company, (c) cancellation of indebtedness of the Company to Holder, or (d) any combination of the foregoing.

No Fractional Shares. No fractional shares may be issued upon any exercise of this Warrant, and any fractions shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares. If upon any exercise of this Warrant a fraction of a share results, the Company will pay the cash value of any such fractional share, calculated on the basis of the Warrant Price.

Restrictions on Exercise. This Warrant may not be exercised if the issuance of the Warrant Stock upon such exercise would constitute a violation of any applicable federal or state securities laws or other laws or regulations. As a condition to the exercise of this Warrant, Holder shall execute the Subscription Form, confirming and acknowledging that the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6 are true and complete as of the date of exercise.

Partial Exercise. Upon a partial exercise of this Warrant, the number of shares of Warrant Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant immediately prior to such exercise shall be reduced by the aggregate number of shares of Warrant Stock issued upon such exercise of this Warrant.

ISSUANCE OF STOCK. This Warrant shall be deemed to have been exercised immediately prior to the close of business at the Company’s principal executive office on the date of its surrender for exercise as provided above or subject to exercise under Section 3.3 above, and the person entitled to receive the shares of Warrant Stock issuable upon such exercise shall be treated for all purposes as holder of record of such shares as of the close of business on such date. As soon as practicable on or after such date, the Company shall issue and deliver to the person or persons entitled to receive the same a certificate or certificates for the number of whole shares of Warrant Stock issuable upon such exercise; provided, however, that the Company will be under no obligation to issue such certificate until Holder shall have surrendered this Warrant for cancellation.

ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS. The number and character of shares of Warrant Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (or any shares of stock or other securities or property at the time receivable or issuable upon exercise of this Warrant) and the Warrant Price therefor, are subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of the following events between the date this Warrant is issued and the date it is exercised:

Adjustment for Stock Splits and Stock Dividends. The Warrant Price of this Warrant and the number of shares of Warrant Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (or any shares of stock or other securities at the time issuable upon exercise of this Warrant) shall each be proportionally adjusted to reflect any stock dividend, stock split or reverse stock split, or other similar event affecting the number of outstanding shares of Warrant Stock (or such other stock or securities).

Adjustment for Other Dividends and Distributions. In case the Company shall make or issue, or shall fix a record date for the determination of eligible holders entitled to receive, a dividend or other distribution payable respect to the Warrant Stock that is payable in (a) securities of the Company (other than issuances with respect to which adjustment is made under Sections 5.1 or 5.3) or (b) assets (other than cash dividends paid or payable solely out of retained earnings), then, and in each such case, Holder, upon exercise of this Warrant at any time after the consummation, effective date or record date of such event, shall receive, in addition to the shares of Warrant Stock issuable upon such exercise prior to such date, the securities or such other assets of the Company to which Holder would have been entitled upon such date if Holder had exercised this Warrant immediately prior thereto (all subject to further adjustment as provided in this Warrant).



Adjustment for Reorganization, Consolidation, Merger. In case of any recapitalization or reorganization of the Company after the date of this Warrant, or in case, after such date, tire Company shall consolidate with or merge into another entity, then, and in each such case, Holder, upon the exercise of this Warrant (as provided in Section 3), at any time after the consummation of such recapitalization, reorganization, consolidation or merger, shall be entitled to receive, in lieu of the stock or other securities and property receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant prior to such consummation, the stock or other securities or property to which Holder would have been entitled upon the consummation of such recapitalization, reorganization, consolidation or merger if Holder had exercised this Warrant immediately prior thereto, all subject to further adjustment as provided in this Warrant, and the successor or purchasing corporation in such reorganization, consolidation or merger (if other than the Company) shall duly execute and deliver to Holder a supplement hereto acknowledging such corporation’s obligations under this Warrant; and in each such case, the terms of this Warrant shall be applicable to the shares of stock or other securities or property receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant after the consummation of such reorganization, consolidation or merger.

Notice of Adjustments. The Company shall promptly give written notice of each adjustment or readjustment of the Warrant Price or the number of shares of Warrant Stock or other securities issuable upon exercise of this Warrant. The notice shall describe the adjustment or readjustment and show in reasonable detail the facts on which the adjustment or readjustment is based.

No Change Necessary. The form of this Warrant need not be changed because of any adjustment in the Warrant Price or in the number of shares of Warrant Stock issuable upon its exercise.

Reservation of Shares. Company must, at all times, reserve a sufficient number of shares such that Holder can exercise the Warrant. If at any time the number of shares of Warrant Stock or other securities issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall not be sufficient to effect the exercise of this Warrant, the Company will take such corporate action as necessary to increase its authorized but unissued shares of Warrant Stock or other securities issuable upon exercise of this Warrant as shall be sufficient for such purpose.

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND CERTAIN AGREEMENTS OF HOLDER. Holder hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with, the Company, that:

Authorization. Holder has the full power and authority to enter into this Warrant. The Warrant constitutes Holder’s valid and legally binding obligation, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (a) as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and (b) as may be limited by the effect of rules of law governing the availability of equitable remedies.

Purchase for Own Account. The Warrant is being acquired for investment for Holder’s own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the public resale or distribution thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act, and Holder has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. Holder does not have any contract, undertaking agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such person or any third person with respect to the Warrant. Holder has not been formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Warrant.

Disclosure of Information. At no time was Holder presented with or solicited by any publicly issued or circulated newspaper, mail, radio, television or other form of general advertising or solicitation in connection with the offer, sale and purchase of the Warrant. Holder believes it has received or has had full access to all the information it considers necessary or appropriate to make an informed investment decision with respect to the Warrant. Holder has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the terms and conditions of the offering of the Warrant and to obtain additional information (to the extent the Company possessed such information or could acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense) necessary to verify any information furnished to Holder or to which Holder had access.



Investment Experience. Holder understands that the purchase of the Warrant involves substantial risk. Holder: (a) has experience as an investor in securities of companies in the development stage and acknowledges that Holder is able to fend for itself, can bear the economic risk of Holder investment in the Warrant and has such knowledge and experience in financial or business matters that Holder is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the Warrant and protecting its own interests in connection with this investment and/or (b) has a preexisting personal or business relationship with the Company and certain of its officers, directors or controlling persons of a nature and duration that enables Holder to be aware of the character, business acumen and financial circumstances of such persons. Holder represents the office in which its investment decision was made is located at the address on the signature page hereto.

Accredited Investor Status. Holder is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act (i.e. (a) a natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person’s spouse, at the time of his or her purchase exceeds $1,000,000 (excluding the value of such person’s primary residence), (b) a natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with that person’s spouse in excess of $300,000 in each of those two years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year, (c) a corporation, limited liability company or partnership having total assets in excess of $5,000,000 that was not formed for the purpose of purchasing the Warrant or (d) otherwise meets the requirements for an “accredited investor” under Regulation D promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act).

Restricted Securities. Holder understands that the Warrant and the Purchase Shares are characterized as “restricted securities” under the Securities Act inasmuch as they are being acquired from the Company in a transaction not involving a public offering and that under the Securities Act and applicable regulations thereunder such securities may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances. In this connection, Holder represents that Holder is familiar with Rule 144 of the SEC, as presently in effect, and understands the resale limitations imposed thereby and by the Securities Act. Holder understands that the Company is under no obligation to register any of the securities sold hereunder. Holder understands that no public market now exists for any of the Warrant or the Purchase Shares and that it is uncertain whether a public market will ever exist for the Warrant or the Purchase Shares,

Disqualification. Holder represents that neither Holder, nor any person or entity with whom Holder shares beneficial ownership of the Company securities, is subject to any of the “Bad Actor” disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(l)(i) to (viii) under the Securities Act.

Legends. Holder understands and agrees that the certificates evidencing the Securities will bear legends substantially similar to those set forth below in addition to any other legend that may be required by applicable law, by the Restated Certificate or bylaws of the Company, or by any agreement between the Company and Holder:

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. SUCH SHARES MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED, OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR A VALID EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION AND PROSPECTUS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS OF SAID ACT.

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY BE TRANSFERRED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE STOCKHOLDER, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY.

THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A TRANSFER RESTRICTION, AS PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION.



The legend set forth above shall be removed by the Company from any certificate evidencing the Securities upon delivery to the Company of an opinion of counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Company, that a registration statement under the Securities Act is at that time in effect with respect to the legended security or that such security can be freely transferred in a public sale (other than pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 145) without such a registration statement being in effect and that such transfer will not jeopardize the exemption or exemptions from registration pursuant to which the Company issued the Securities. No opinion shall be required for routine transactions under Rule 144.

‘‘Market Stand‑Off” Agreement. Holder hereby agrees that it will not, without the prior written consent of the managing underwriter, during the period commencing on the date of the final prospectus relating to the registration by the Company for its own behalf of shares of its Common Stock or any other equity securities under the Securities Act on a registration statement on Form S‑l, and ending on the date specified by the Company and the managing underwriter (such period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days in the case of the IPO, or such other period as may be requested by the Company or an underwriter to accommodate regulatory restrictions on (1) the publication or other distribution of research reports, and (2) analyst recommendations and opinions, including, but not limited to, the restrictions contained in FINRA Rule 2241, or any successor provisions or amendments thereto), (i) lend; offer; pledge; sell; contract to sell; sell any option or contract to purchase; purchase any option or contract to sell; grant any option, right, or warrant to purchase; or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of Common Stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable (directly or indirectly) for Common Stock held immediately before the effective date on the registration statement for such offering or (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such securities, whether any such transaction described in clause (i) or (ii) above is to be settled by delivery of Common Stock or other securities, in cash, or otherwise. The foregoing provisions of this Section 7 shall only apply to the IPO, shall not apply to the sale of any shares to an underwriter pursuant to an underwriting agreement, or the transfer of any shares to any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of Holder or the immediate family of Holder, provided that the trustee of the trust agrees to be bound in writing by the restrictions set forth herein, and provided further that any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value, and shall be applicable to Holder only if all officers and directors are subject to the same restrictions and the Company uses commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a similar agreement from all stockholders individually owning more than one percent (1%) of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock (after giving effect to conversion into Common Stock of all outstanding Preferred Stock). The underwriters in connection with such registration are intended third‑party beneficiaries of this Section 7 and shall have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto. Holder further agrees to execute such agreements as may be reasonably requested by the underwriters in connection with such registration that are consistent with this Section 7 or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. Any discretionary waiver or termination of the restrictions of any or all of such agreements by the Company or the underwriters shall apply pro rata to all holders of the Company’s capital stock subject to such agreements, based on the number of shares subject to such agreements.

NO RIGHTS OR LIABILITIES AS STOCKHOLDER. This Warrant does not by itself entitle Holder to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company. In the absence of affirmative action by Holder to purchase Warrant Stock by exercise of this Warrant, no provisions of this Warrant, and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of Holder, shall cause Holder to be a stockholder of the Company for any purpose.

RESTRICTIONS IN BYLAWS. Holder agrees that the Purchase Shares shall subject to the limitations on transfer contained in the Company’s Bylaws (as may be amended from time to time, the “Bylaws”) and acknowledges that Holder has received a copy of the Bylaws containing such provisions



NO IMPAIRMENT. The Company will not, by amendment of the Charter or the Bylaws, or through reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities, sale of assets or any other voluntary action, willfully avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order to protect the rights of Holder against wrongful impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may duly and validly issue fully paid and nonassessable shares of Warrant Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant.

GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Notices. Unless otherwise provided herein, any notice required or permitted under this Warrant shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given (a) at the time of personal delivery, if delivery is in person; (b) one (1) Business Day after deposit with an express overnight courier for United States deliveries, or three (3) Business Days after deposit with an international express overnight air courier for deliveries outside of the United States, in each case with proof of delivery from the courier requested; or (c) four (4) Business Days after deposit in the United States mail by certified mail (return receipt requested) for United States deliveries, when addressed to the party to be notified at the address indicated for such party on the signature page hereto or, in the case of the Company, at principal offices of the Company located at 259 East Grand Avenue, Suite 3434, South San Francisco, CA 94080, Attn: Chief Executive Officer, with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: Fenwick & West LLP, Attn: Michael Esquivel, 801 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, e‑ mail: mesquivel@fenwick.com, or at such other address as any party hereto may designate by giving ten (10) days’ advance written notice to all other parties in accordance with the provisions of this Section 11.1.

Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any party is required to engage the services of any attorneys for the purpose of enforcing this Warrant, or any provision thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable expenses and costs in enforcing this Warrant, including attorneys’ fees.

Governing Law. This Warrant shall be governed by and construed under the internal laws of the State of California as applied to agreements among California residents entered into and to be performed entirely within California, without reference to principles of conflict of laws or choice of laws.

Transfer. Except as expressly provided hereunder, neither this Warrant nor any rights hereunder may be assigned, conveyed or transferred by Holder without the Company’s prior written consent, which the Company may withhold in its sole discretion. The rights and obligations of the Company and Holder under this Warrant shall be binding upon and benefit their respective permitted successors, assigns, heirs, administrators and transferees.

Further Assurances. The parties agree to execute such further documents and instruments and to take such further actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this Warrant.

Headings. The headings and captions used in this Warrant are used only for convenience and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Warrant. All references in this Warrant to sections and exhibits shall, unless otherwise provided, refer to sections hereof and exhibits attached hereto, all of which exhibits are incorporated herein by this reference.

Severability. If one or more provisions of this Warrant are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision(s) shall be excluded from this Warrant to the extent they are unenforceable and the remainder of this Warrant shall be interpreted as if such provision(s) were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

Facsimile Signatures. This Warrant may be executed and delivered by facsimile and upon such delivery the facsimile signature will be deemed to have the same effect as if the original signature had been delivered to the other party,



Amendments and Waivers. This Warrant may be amended and provisions may be waived pursuant to the written agreement of the Company and Holder.

Entire Agreement. This Warrant and the documents referred to herein constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Warrant, and supersede all prior understandings and agreements, whether oral or written, between or among the parties hereto with respect to the specific subject matter hereof.

Severability. This Warrant and the documents referred to herein, together with all the exhibits and schedules hereto and thereto, constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, correspondence, warrants, agreements, understandings duties or obligations between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

Terms Binding. By acceptance of this Warrant, Holder accepts and agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this Warrant.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock as of the date first written above.

THE COMPANY:
 
     
FREENOME HOLDINGS, INC.
 
     
By:
/s/ Mike Nolan
 
Name:
Mike Nolan
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 
     
AGREED AND ACKNOWLEDGED:
 
     
HOLDER:
   
     
NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS, INC.
 
     
By:
/s/ Salvatore V. Russelllo
 
Name:
Salvatore V. Russelllo Ph.D.
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 

Address:
     
       
       
       
       







[SIGNATURE PAGE TO WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK]


EXHIBIT A

Subscription Form

To Freenome Holdings, Inc.:

The undersigned hereby elects to purchase          shares of Common Stock (the Shares”) of Freenome Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant to Purchase Common Stock with an Issue Date of [•], 2022 (the Warrant), as follows:

(Initial applicable method:)

   ________
a.
The undersigned tenders herewith payment of the total purchase price of such Shares in full, pursuant to a check or wire transfer, in the amount of $_______.
       
  ________
b.
The undersigned hereby elects to convert the Warrant into the Shares by the net exercise election pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Warrant. This conversion is exercised with respect to __________ of the Shares covered by the Warrant resulting in a net total of _________ shares of the Shares being issued to the undersigned.

In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned Holder hereby confirms and acknowledges that the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6 of the Warrant are true and complete as of this date. In the event that Holder delivers this Subscription Form and the Warrant subsequently terminates pursuant to the terms of the Warrant, this Subscription Form shall immediately be of no further force and effect. Holder further confirms and acknowledges that the shares of Common Stock issued by exercise of the Warrant will be subject to the provisions of Section 2.10(c) of the Supply Agreement as added by the First Amendment to the Supply Agreement.

Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said Shares in the name of the undersigned. The undersigned represents that it is acquiring the shares solely for its own account and not as a nominee for any other party and not with a view toward the resale or distribution thereof except in compliance with applicable securities laws.

HOLDER:
     
         
By
   
Date:
 
Name:
       
Title:
       



Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting a part of this Registration Statement on Form S-4 of our report dated March 12, 2026, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for the year ended 2025 and for the period from March 22, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, which includes an explanatory paragraph relating to Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp’s ability to continue as a going concern which is contained in that Prospectus. We also consent to the reference to our Firm under the caption “Experts” in the Prospectus.

/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC          
          
New York, New York          
April 28, 2026




Exhibit 23.2


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” and to the use of our report dated March 30, 2026, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Freenome Holdings, Inc. included in the proxy statement/prospectus of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp and Freenome Holdings, Inc. that is made a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and related Prospectus of Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp and Freenome Holdings, Inc. for the registration of shares of common stock.


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


San Jose, California
April 28, 2026



Exhibit 107
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLE
Form S-4
(Form Type)
 
Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities
              
  Note Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward
File Number
Carry Forward Initial Effective Date Filing Fee Previously Paid In Connection with Unsold Securities to be carried Forward
Newly Registered Securities
Fees to Be Paid
1 Equity New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to PCSC shareholders 457(c), 457(f)(1) 11,067,500 N/A $124,786,062.50 $0.00013810 $17,232.96        
Fees to Be Paid
2 Equity New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to Freenome Stockholders 457(o), 457(f)(2) 72,000,000 N/A $2,160.00 $0.00013810 $0.30        
Fees Previously Paid
           
Carry Forward Securities
Carry Forward Securities
     
  Total Offering Amounts   $124,788,222.50   $17,233.26        
  Total Fees Previously Paid              
  Total Fee Offsets              
  Net Fee Due       $17,233.26        
  
(1)
Prior to the consummation of the business combination described in the proxy statement/prospectus forming part of this registration statement (the “proxy statement/prospectus”), Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“PCSC”), will de-register from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with PCSC’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) and Part 12 of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Domestication”). All securities being registered will be issued by PCSC (after its domestication as a corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware), the continuing entity following the Domestication, which will be renamed “Freenome, Inc.” In connection with and immediately prior to the Domestication, each of the then-issued and outstanding Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of PCSC (the “PCSC Class B Shares”) will be elected to convert, on a one-for-one basis, into Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of PCSC (the “PCSC Class A Shares”), as further described in the proxy statement/prospectus. At the effective time of the Domestication, each of the then-issued and outstanding PCSC Class A Shares will convert automatically, on a one-for-one basis, into one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Freenome, Inc. (the “New Freenome Common Stock”). The proposed maximum offering price per share of New Freenome Common Stock is estimated in accordance with Rules 457(c) and 457(f)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee and is based upon a per share price of $11.275, which is the average of the high and low prices per share of the PCSC Class A Shares on April 23, 2026, as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market. Pursuant to Rule 416(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), there are also being registered an indeterminable number of additional shares of New Freenome Common Stock as may be issued to prevent dilution resulting from stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions.
 
Amount of Securities to be Received or CancelledValue per Share of Securities to be Received or CancelledTotal Value of Securities to be Received or CancelledCash Consideration to be Received by the registrantCash Consideration (Paid) by the registrantMaximum Aggregate Offering Price
11,067,500$11.275$124,786,062.50  $124,786,062.50
 
  
(2)
Represents a good faith estimate of the maximum number of shares of New Freenome Common Stock to be issued to holders of shares of Freenome Holdings, Inc. common stock and preferred stock ("Freenome Stockholders”) upon completion of the Business Combination, estimated solely for the purposes of calculating the registration fee. The consideration to Freenome Stockholders will be determined on the closing date of the Business Combination by reference to an exchange ratio based on an implied Freenome base equity value of $725,000,000, subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. Freenome is a private company, no public market exists for its securities, and it has an accumulated capital deficit. Therefore, the proposed maximum aggregate offering price is calculated pursuant to Rules 457(o) and 457(f)(2) as one-third of the aggregate par value of the Freenome securities expected to be exchanged in connection with the Business Combination.
 
      
Amount of Securities to be Received or CancelledValue per Share of Securities to be Received or CancelledTotal Value of Securities to be Received or CancelledCash Consideration to be Received by the registrantCash Consideration (Paid) by the registrantMaximum Aggregate Offering Price
72,000,000$0.00003$2,160.00  $2,160.00

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