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Re-election of each of Dan Falk and Ronit Maor as Class II directors of the Company to hold office until the close of the annual general meeting of the Company in 2028, and until their respective successors are duly elected and
qualified;
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| 2. | Readoption of the Company’s Compensation Policy for Executive Officers and Directors; |
| 3. | Approval of certain compensation for the Company’s Chief Executive Officer; and |
| 4. |
Approval and ratification of the re-appointment and compensation of Kesselman & Kesselman, a member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, as the independent auditors of the Company for the period ending at the close of the
next annual general meeting.
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By the Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ Amichai Steimberg
Amichai Steimberg
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
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PROXY STATEMENT
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Re-election of each of Dan Falk and Ronit Maor as Class II directors of the Company to hold office until the close of the annual general meeting of the Company in 2028, and until their respective successors are duly elected and
qualified;
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| 2. | Readoption of the Company’s Compensation Policy for Executive Officers and Directors; |
| 3. | Approval of certain compensation for the Company’s Chief Executive Officer; and |
| 4. |
Approval and ratification of the re-appointment and compensation of Kesselman & Kesselman, a member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, as the independent auditors of the Company for the period ending at the close of
the next annual general meeting.
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By Internet—If you are a shareholder of record, you can submit a proxy over the Internet by logging on to the website listed on the enclosed proxy card, entering your control number located on the
enclosed proxy card and submitting a proxy by following the on-screen prompts. If you hold Ordinary Shares in “street name,” and if the brokerage firm, bank or other similar nominee that holds your Ordinary Shares offers Internet voting,
you may follow the instructions shown on the enclosed voting instruction form in order to submit your proxy over the Internet;
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By telephone—If you are a shareholder of record, you can submit a proxy by telephone by calling the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card, entering your control number located on the
enclosed proxy card and following the prompts. If you hold Ordinary Shares in “street name,” and if the brokerage firm, bank or other similar organization that holds your Ordinary Shares offers telephone voting, you may follow the
instructions shown on the enclosed voting instruction form in order to submit a proxy by telephone; or
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By mail—If you are a shareholder of record, you can submit a proxy by completing, dating, signing and returning your proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. You should sign your name
exactly as it appears on the enclosed proxy card. If you are signing in a representative capacity (for example, as a guardian, executor, trustee, custodian, attorney or officer of a corporation), please indicate your name and title or
capacity. If you hold Ordinary Shares in “street name,” you have the right to direct your brokerage firm, bank or other similar organization on how to vote your Ordinary Shares, and the brokerage firm, bank or other similar organization is
required to vote your Ordinary Shares in accordance with your instructions. To provide instructions to your brokerage firm, bank or other similar organization by mail, please complete, date, sign and return your voting instruction form in
the postage-paid envelope provided by your brokerage firm, bank or other similar organization.
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Name of Beneficial Owner
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Number of Ordinary Shares
Beneficially Owned (1)
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Percentage of Ownership (2)
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CVI Investments, Inc. (3)
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11,510,791
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5.5%
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All executive officers and directors as a group (13 persons) (4)
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10,521,523
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4.9%
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| (1) |
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with SEC rules. Under SEC rules, a person is deemed to be a ‘beneficial’ owner of a security if that person has or shares voting power or investment power, which includes the power to
dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which that person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Accordingly, Ordinary Shares
subject to options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table and restricted share units (“RSUs”) that are subject to vesting conditions expected to occur within 60 days of the date of this table, are
deemed to be beneficially owned. Except as indicated by footnote, and subject to community property laws where applicable, the persons named in the table above have sole voting and investment power with respect to all Ordinary Shares shown
as beneficially owned by them.
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| (2) |
The percentages shown are based on 208,570,711 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025. Ordinary Shares subject to options or warrants currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table and RSUs that
are subject to vesting conditions expected to occur within 60 days of the date of this table, are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such securities but are not deemed outstanding for computing the
percentage of any other person.
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| (3) |
Based on information reported on Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on May 12, 2025, each of CVI Investments, Inc., and Heights Capital Management, Inc., has the shared power to vote or direct to vote 11,510,791 Ordinary Shares and the
shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 11,510,791 Ordinary Shares. The address of the principal business office of CVI Investments, Inc. is P.O. Box 309GT Ugland House South Church Street George Town Grand Cayman KY1-1104
Cayman Islands, and the address of the principal business office of Heights Capital Management, Inc. is 101 California Street, Suite 3250 San Francisco, California 94111.
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| (4) |
Consists of (i) 4,829,985 Ordinary Shares directly or beneficially owned by the Company’s directors and executive officers and (ii) 5,691,538 Ordinary Shares constituting the cumulative aggregate number of Ordinary Shares underlying (1)
options granted to the executive officers and directors which have vested, or will have vested as of December 29, 2025 and have not been exercised as of October 31, 2025, (2) RSUs which will have vested as of December 29, 2025, and (3) warrants to purchase Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of $11.50 per Ordinary Share.
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to closely align the interests of the executive officers with those of Innoviz’s shareholders in order to enhance shareholder value;
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to align a significant portion of the executive officers’ compensation with Innoviz’s short and long-term goals and performance;
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to provide the executive officers with a structured compensation package, including competitive salaries, performance-motivating cash and equity incentive programs and benefits;
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to strengthen the retention and the motivation of executive officers in the long term;
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to provide appropriate awards in order to incentivize superior individual excellency and corporate performance; and
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to maintain consistency in the way executive officers are compensated.
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Aeva Technologies, Inc.
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AEye, Inc.
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Airship AI Holdings, Inc.
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Cerence Inc.
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Ceva, Inc.
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Gauzy Ltd.
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Hyliion Holdings Corp.
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indie Semiconductor, Inc.
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KVH Industries, Inc.
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LightPath Technologies, Inc.
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Luminar Technologies, Inc.
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MicroVision, Inc.
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Mitek Systems, Inc.
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nLIGHT, Inc.
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Ondas Holdings Inc.
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One Stop Systems, Inc.
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Ouster, Inc.
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Rekor Systems, Inc.
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SES AI Corporation
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Solid Power, Inc.
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Valens Semiconductor Ltd.
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Vishay Precision Group, Inc.
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| • |
Annual Base Salary. Up to $375,000, with an annual 5%-15% raise based on performance and company policy.
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Annual Target Cash Bonus. Up to 200% of annual base salary subject to a performance matrix to be approved by the Compensation Committee and Board on an annual basis.
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Annual Equity Grant. An annual equity grant representing a value of up to $1.875 million.
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2,994,054 outstanding Ordinary Shares;
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vested options to purchase 1,870,400 Ordinary Shares with a weighted average exercise price of $10.24; and
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40,000 of the Company’s public warrants.
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the ongoing long-term active committed contribution of Mr. Keilaf to Innoviz’s sustained growth and long-term success;
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the responsibilities and duties performed by Mr. Keilaf as Chief Executive Officer and the estimation of Mr. Keilaf’s expected contributions to the future growth of Innoviz;
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Mr. Keilaf’s success in maintaining a stable management team, creating new and successful leadership and maintaining a corporate culture which inspires our workforce;
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Mr. Keilaf’s unique prominent role which has been a key factor to Innoviz’s ability to continue to attract and retain leading, innovative R&D experts and engineers who seek to work and develop under Mr. Keilaf’s leadership;
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the difficulty and cost of replacing a high-performing leader and founder and the potential ramifications for Innoviz’s short-term and long-term success if Mr. Keilaf were to depart from Innoviz;
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the fact that the proposed award directly links Mr. Keilaf’s compensation to the preservation and creation of shareholder value;
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the fact that the proposed, one-time special award will substitute for Mr. Keilaf’s current entitlement to annual equity awards for the five-year period 2026-2030, which current entitlement would have an aggregate grant-date value of up
to $9.375 million;
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the benefit of compensating Mr. Keilaf with a simple, straight forward long-term equity award, which is both 100% tied to Innoviz’s shareholders’ interests, and is the most effective incentive tool for a long-term leader and founder as
Mr. Keilaf;
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the fact that Mr. Keilaf’s current beneficial ownership in Innoviz is less than 2.5%, or less than 1.6% if excluding options with an exercise price that is greater than $6.01. The proposed award will significantly increase the alignment
between Mr. Keilaf’s mid and long-term interests and Innoviz’s shareholders’ mid and long-term interests;
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the fact that the vesting of a substantial portion of the equity award will be tied to both long-term share price appreciation and to Mr. Keilaf’s long-term continued employment;
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the fact that no portion of the award will vest earlier than two years after the grant date; and
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data from an independent analysis of compensation awarded to Chief Executive Officers of companies in our peer group and other similar companies that have implement similar one-time multi-year performance-based equity awards to founder
Chief Executive Officers, as provided by Compensia (as described above).
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| III. |
Value of PSU Grant; New PSU Grant To Substitute Current CEO Equity Award Entitlement
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compliance with long-term Ordinary Share price performance criteria; and
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Mr. Keilaf’s continued employment by Innoviz on each applicable vesting date;
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| I. |
Ordinary Share Price Performance Criteria:
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First Tranche. The share price performance criteria shall be deemed achieved with respect to 1,251,254 PSUs (20% of the PSUs) if the average closing price of the Ordinary Shares during a
Measurement Period (as defined below) equals or exceeds the greater of (i) $2.00 and (ii) the average closing price on Nasdaq of the Ordinary Shares during the 60 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day prior to the Grant
Date.
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Second Tranche. The share price performance criteria shall be deemed achieved with respect to 1,668,337 PSUs (approximately 26.67% of the PSUs) if the average closing price of the Ordinary Shares
during a Measurement Period equals or exceeds $3.00.
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Third Tranche. The share price performance criteria shall be deemed achieved with respect to 1,668,337 PSUs (approximately 26.67% of the PSUs) if the average closing price of the Ordinary Shares
during a Measurement Period equals or exceeds $4.50.
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Fourth Tranche. The share price performance criteria shall be deemed achieved with respect to 1,668,337 PSUs (approximately 26.67% of the PSUs) if the average closing price of the Ordinary Shares
during a Measurement Period equals or exceeds $5.50.
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For purposes of calculating the PSU share price performance criteria:
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a “Measurement Period” shall refer to any consecutive 60 trading day period between the second anniversary of the Grant Date and the fifth anniversary of the Grant Date; and
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the closing price of the Ordinary Shares during any Measurement Period shall be based on such price as reported by Nasdaq or such other nationally recognized stock exchange on which the Ordinary Shares are
traded at such time (as adjusted for any division or subdivision of the outstanding share capital of the Company, any distribution of bonus shares (share split), consolidation or combination of share capital of the Company (reverse share
split), reclassification with respect to the Shares or any similar recapitalization events).
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| II. |
Continued Employment Criteria:
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2024
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2023
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(in thousands)
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Audit Fees
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$
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452
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$
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508
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Audit Related Fees
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Tax Fees
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34
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53
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All Other Fees
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2
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—
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Total
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$
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488
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$
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561
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By the Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ Amichai Steimberg
Amichai Steimberg
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
November 6, 2025
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1.
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Introduction
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2.
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Objectives
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2.1.
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To closely align the interests of the Executive Officers with those of Innoviz’s shareholders in order to enhance shareholder value;
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2.2.
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To align a significant portion of the Executive Officers’ compensation with Innoviz’s short and long-term goals and performance;
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2.3.
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To provide the Executive Officers with a structured compensation package, including competitive salaries, performance-motivating cash and equity incentive programs and benefits, and to be able to present to
each Executive Officer an opportunity to advance in a growing organization;
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2.4.
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To strengthen the retention and the motivation of Executive Officers in the long term;
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2.5
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To provide appropriate awards in order to incentivize superior individual excellency and corporate performance; and
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2.6.
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To maintain consistency in the way Executive Officers are compensated.
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3.
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Compensation Instruments
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3.1.
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Base salary;
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3.2.
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Benefits;
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3.3.
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Cash bonuses;
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3.4.
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Equity based compensation; and
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3.5.
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Retirement and termination terms.
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4.
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Overall Compensation - Ratio Between Fixed and Variable Compensation
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4.1.
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This Policy aims to balance the mix of “Fixed Compensation” (comprised of base salary and benefits) and “Variable Compensation” (comprised of cash bonuses and equity-based compensation) in order to, among
other things, appropriately incentivize Executive Officers to meet Innoviz’s short and long-term goals while taking into consideration the Company’s need to manage a variety of business risks.
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4.2.
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The total annual bonus and equity-based compensation of each Executive Officer shall not exceed 95% of the total compensation package of such Executive Officer on an annual basis.
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5.
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Inter-Company Compensation Ratio
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5.1.
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In the process of drafting and updating this Policy, Innoviz’s Board and Compensation Committee have examined the ratio between employer cost associated with the engagement of the Executive Officers,
including directors, and the average and median employer cost associated with the engagement of Innoviz’s other employees (including contractor employees as defined in the Companies Law) (the “Ratio”).
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5.2.
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The possible ramifications of the Ratio on the daily working environment in Innoviz were examined and will continue to be examined by Innoviz from time to time in order to ensure that levels of executive
compensation, as compared to the overall workforce will not have a negative impact on work relations in Innoviz.
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6.
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Base Salary
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6.1.
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A base salary provides stable compensation to Executive Officers and allows Innoviz to attract and retain competent executive talent and maintain a stable management team. The base salary varies among
Executive Officers, and is individually determined according to industry benchmark, the educational background, prior vocational experience, qualifications, company’s role, business responsibilities
and the past performance of each Executive Officer.
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6.2.
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Since a competitive base salary is essential to Innoviz’s ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, Innoviz will seek to establish a base salary that is competitive with base salaries paid
to Executive Officers in a peer group of other companies operating in technology sectors which are similar in their characteristics to Innoviz’s, as much as possible, while considering, among others, such companies’ size and
characteristics including their revenues, profitability rate, number of employees and operating arena (in Israel or globally), the list of which shall be reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee at least every two years,
pursuant to Company standards such review is typically done once a year. To that end, Innoviz shall utilize as a reference comparative market data and practices, which will include a compensation survey that compares and analyses the
level of the overall compensation package offered to an Executive Officer of the Company with compensation packages in similar positions to that of the relevant officer) in such companies. Such compensation survey may be conducted
internally or through an external independent consultant. Information on such compensation survey shall be included in the proxy statement published in connection with the annual general meeting of Innoviz’s shareholders, in which compensation of Executive Officers is being evaluated and/or voted upon.
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6.3.
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The Compensation Committee and the Board may periodically consider and approve base salary adjustments for Executive Officers. The main considerations for base salary adjustment are similar to those used in
initially determining the base salary, but may also include change of role or responsibilities, recognition for professional achievements, regulatory or contractual requirements, budgetary constraints or market trends. The Compensation
Committee and the Board will also consider the previous and existing compensation arrangements of the Executive Officer whose base salary is being considered for adjustment.
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7.
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Benefits
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7.1.
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The following benefits may be granted to the Executive Officers in order, among other things, to comply with legal requirements:
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7.1.1.
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Vacation days in accordance with market practice;
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7.1.2.
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Sick days in accordance with market practice;
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7.1.3.
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Convalescence pay according to applicable law;
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7.1.4.
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Monthly remuneration for a study fund, as allowed by applicable law and in accordance with Innoviz’s practice and in reference to the practice in peer group companies;
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7.1.5.
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Innoviz shall contribute on behalf of the Executive Officer to an insurance policy or a pension fund, as allowed by applicable law and with reference to Innoviz’s policies and procedures and the practice in
peer group companies; and
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7.1.6.
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Innoviz shall contribute on behalf of the Executive Officer towards work disability insurance, as allowed by applicable law and with reference to Innoviz’s policies and procedures and to the practice in peer
group companies.
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7.2.
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Non-Israeli Executive Officers may receive other similar, comparable or customary benefits as applicable in the relevant jurisdiction in which they are employed. Such customary benefits shall be determined
based on the methods described in Section 6.2 of this Policy (with the necessary changes and adjustments).
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7.3.
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In events of relocation or repatriation of an Executive Officer to another geography, such Executive Officer may receive other similar, comparable or customary benefits as applicable in the relevant
jurisdiction in which he or she is employed or additional payments to reflect adjustments in cost of living. Such benefits shall include reimbursement for out-of-pocket one-time payments and other ongoing expenses, such as housing
allowance, car allowance, and home leave visit, etc.
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7.4.
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Innoviz may offer additional benefits to its Executive Officers, which will be comparable to customary market practices, such as, but not limited to: cellular and land line phone benefits, company car and
travel benefits, reimbursement of business travel including a daily stipend when traveling and other business related expenses, insurances, other benefits (such as newspaper subscriptions, academic
and professional studies), etc., provided, however, that such additional benefits shall be determined in accordance with Innoviz’s policies and procedures.
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8.
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Annual Cash Bonuses - The Objective
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8.1.
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Compensation in the form of an annual cash bonus is an important element in aligning the Executive Officers’ compensation with Innoviz’s objectives and business goals. Therefore,
a pay-for-performance element, as payout eligibility and levels, are determined based on actual financial and operational results, as well as individual performance.
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8.2.
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An annual cash bonus may be awarded to Executive Officers upon the attainment of pre-set periodical objectives and individual targets determined by the Compensation Committee (and, if required by law, by the
Board) at the beginning of each calendar year, or upon engagement, in case of newly hired Executive Officers, taking into account Innoviz’s short and long-term goals, as well as its compliance and risk management policies. The
Compensation Committee and the Board shall also determine applicable minimum thresholds that must be met for entitlement to the annual cash bonus (all or any portion thereof) and the formula for calculating any annual cash bonus payout,
with respect to each calendar year, for each Executive Officer. In special circumstances, as determined by the Compensation Committee and the Board (e.g., regulatory changes, significant changes in Innoviz’s business environment, a
significant organizational change, a significant merger and acquisition events etc.), the Compensation Committee and the Board may modify the objectives and/or their relative weights during the calendar year.
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8.3.
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In the event the employment of an Executive Officer is terminated prior to the end of a fiscal year, the Company may (but shall not be obligated to) pay such Executive Officer a full annual cash bonus or a
prorated one. Such bonus, if paid, will become due on the same scheduled date for annual cash bonus payments by the Company.
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8.4.
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The actual annual cash bonus to be awarded to Executive Officers shall be approved by the Compensation Committee and the Board.
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9.
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Annual Cash Bonuses - The Formula
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9.1.
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The annual cash bonus of Innoviz’s Executive Officers, other than the chief executive officer (the “CEO”), will be based on performance objectives and a discretionary
evaluation of the Executive Officer’s overall performance by the CEO and subject to minimum thresholds. The performance objectives will be approved by Innoviz’s CEO at the commencement of each calendar year (or upon engagement, in case of
newly hired Executive Officers or in special circumstances as indicated in Section 8.2 above) on the basis of, but not limited to, company, division and individual objectives. The performance measurable objectives, which include the
objectives and the weight to be assigned to each achievement in the overall evaluation, will be based on:
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9.1.1.
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Overall company performance measures, which are based on actual financial and operational results, such as revenues, sales, operating income and cash flow. At least 30% of the annual cash bonus of Innoviz’s
Executive Officers will be based on overall company performance measures; and
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9.1.2.
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Divisional objectives which may include operational objectives, such as market share, initiation of new markets and products/platforms/features and operational efficiency, customer focused objectives, project
milestones objectives and investment in human capital objectives, such as employee satisfaction, employee retention and employee training and leadership programs.
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9.2.
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The target annual cash bonus that an Executive Officer, other than the CEO, will be entitled to receive for any given calendar year, will not exceed 100% of such Executive Officer’s annual base salary.
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9.3.
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The maximum annual cash bonus including for overachievement performance that an Executive Officer, other than the CEO, will be entitled to receive for any given calendar year, will not exceed 150% of such
Executive Officer’s annual base salary.
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9.4.
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The annual cash bonus of Innoviz’s CEO will be mainly based on performance measurable objectives and subject to minimum thresholds as provided in Section 8.2 above. Such performance measurable objectives will
be determined annually by Innoviz’s Compensation Committee (and, if required by law, by Innoviz’s Board) at the commencement of each calendar year (or upon engagement, in case of newly hired CEO or in special circumstances as indicated in
Section 8.2 above) on the basis of, but not limited to, company and personal objectives. These performance measurable objectives, which include the objectives and the weight to be assigned to each achievement in the overall evaluation,
will be categorized as described below:
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9.4.1.
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Between 35%-65% will be based on overall company performance measures, which are based on actual financial and operational results, such as revenues, sales, operating income and cash flow; and
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9.4.2.
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Between 35%-65% will be based on goals set forth in the Company’s annual operating plan and long-term plan, such as achieving technological objectives and design wins and achieving strategic technology
objectives.
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9.5.
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The less significant part of the annual cash bonus granted to Innoviz’s CEO, and in any event not more than 30% of the annual cash bonus, may be based on a discretionary evaluation of the CEO’s overall
performance by the Compensation Committee and the Board based on quantitative and qualitative criteria.
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9.6.
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The target annual cash bonus that the CEO will be entitled to receive for any given calendar year, will not exceed 150% of his or her annual base salary.
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9.7.
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The maximum annual cash bonus including for overachievement performance that the CEO will be entitled to receive for any given calendar year, will not exceed 200% of his or her annual base salary.
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10.1.
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Special Bonus. Innoviz may grant its Executive Officers a special bonus as an award for special achievements (such as in connection with mergers and
acquisitions, offerings, achieving target budget or business plan under exceptional circumstances or special recognition in case of retirement) at the CEO’s discretion (and in the CEO’s case, at the Board’s discretion), subject to any
additional approval as may be required by the Companies Law (the “Special Bonus”). The Special Bonus will not exceed 50% of the Executive Officer’s total compensation package on an annual basis.
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10.2.
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Signing Bonus. Innoviz may grant a newly recruited Executive Officer a signing bonus at the CEO’s discretion (and in the CEO’s case, at the Board’s
discretion), subject to any additional approval as may be required by the Companies Law (the “Signing Bonus”). The Signing Bonus will not exceed 30% of the Executive Officer’s annual base salary.
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10.3.
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Relocation/ Repatriation Bonus. Innoviz may grant its Executive Officers a special bonus in the event of relocation or repatriation of an Executive Officer
to another geography (the “Relocation Bonus”). The Relocation bonus will include customary benefits associated with such relocation and its monetary value will not exceed 30% of the Executive
Officer’s annual base salary.
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11.
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Compensation Recovery (“Clawback”)
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11.1.
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In the event of an accounting restatement, Innoviz shall be entitled to recover from its Executive Officers the bonus compensation or performance-based equity compensation in the amount in which such
compensation exceeded what would have been paid under the financial statements, as restated, provided that a claim is made by Innoviz prior to the second anniversary of fiscal year end of the restated financial statements.
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11.2.
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Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the compensation recovery will not be triggered in the following events:
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11.2.1.
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The financial restatement is required due to changes in the applicable financial reporting standards; or
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11.2.2.
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The Compensation Committee has determined that Clawback proceedings in the specific case would be impossible, impractical or not commercially or legally efficient.
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11.3.
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Nothing in this Section 11 derogates from any other “Clawback” or similar provisions regarding disgorging of profits imposed on Executive Officers by virtue of applicable securities laws and/or the rules of Nasdaq or other applicable stock exchange.
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12.
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The Objective
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12.1.
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The equity-based compensation for Innoviz’s Executive Officers is designed in a manner consistent with the underlying objectives in determining the base salary and the annual cash bonus, with its main
objectives being to enhance the alignment between the Executive Officers’ interests with the long-term interests of Innoviz and its shareholders, and to strengthen the retention and the motivation of Executive Officers in the long term.
In addition, since equity-based awards are structured to vest over several years, their incentive value to recipients is aligned with longer-term strategic plans.
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12.2.
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The equity-based compensation offered by Innoviz is intended to be in a form of share options and/or other equity-based awards, such as RSUs, in accordance with the Company’s equity incentive plan in place as
may be updated from time to time.
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12.3.
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Equity-based compensation awarded by the Company to employees, Executive Officers or directors shall not be, in the aggregate, in excess of 20% of the Company’s share capital on a fully diluted basis at the
date of the grant.
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12.4.
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All equity-based incentives granted to Executive Officers shall be subject to vesting periods in order to promote long-term retention of the awarded Executive Officers. Unless determined otherwise in a
specific award agreement approved by the Compensation Committee and the Board, grants to Executive Officers other than non-employee directors shall vest gradually over a period of between three (3) to five (5) years or based on
performance. The exercise price of options shall be determined in accordance with Innoviz’s Equity-Based Compensation Policy, the main terms of which shall be disclosed in the annual report of Innoviz.
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12.5.
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All other terms of the equity awards shall be in accordance with Innoviz’s incentive plans and other related practices and policies. Accordingly, the Board may, following approval by the Compensation
Committee, extend the period of time for which an award is to remain exercisable and make provisions with respect to the acceleration of the vesting period of any Executive Officer’s awards, including, without limitation, in connection
with a corporate transaction involving a change of control, subject to any additional approval as may be required by the Companies Law.
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13.
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General Guidelines for the Grant of Awards
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13.1.
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The equity-based compensation shall be granted from time to time and be individually determined and awarded according to the performance, educational background, prior business experience, qualifications,
role and the personal responsibilities of the Executive Officer.
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13.2.
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In determining the equity-based compensation granted to each Executive Officer, the Compensation Committee and Board shall consider the factors specified in Section 13.1 above, and in any event the total fair
market value of an annual equity-based compensation at the time of grant shall not exceed: (i) with respect to the CEO1 - the higher of (w) 500% of the CEO’s annual base salary
or (x) 0.5% of the Company’s fair market value; and (ii) with respect to each of the other Executive Officers - the higher of (y) 300% of such Executive Officer’s annual base salary or (z) 0.35% of the Company’s fair market value.
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13.3.
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The fair market value of the equity-based compensation for the Executive Officers will be determined according to acceptable valuation practices at the time of grant.
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14.
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Advanced Notice Period
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15.
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Adjustment Period
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Additional Retirement and Termination Benefits
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17.
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Non-Compete Grant
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18.
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Limitation Retirement and Termination of Service Arrangements
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19.
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Exculpation
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20.
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Insurance and Indemnification
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20.1.
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Innoviz may indemnify its directors and Executive Officers to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, for any liability and expense that may be imposed on the director or the Executive Officer, as
provided in the indemnity agreement between such individuals and Innoviz, all subject to applicable law and the Company’s articles of association.
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20.2.
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Innoviz will provide directors’ and officers’ liability insurance (the “Insurance Policy”) for its directors and Executive Officers as follows:
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20.2.1.
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The annual premium to be paid by the Innoviz shall not exceed 25% of the aggregate coverage of the Insurance Policy;
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20.2.2.
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The limit of liability of the insurer shall not exceed the greater of US$ 50 million or 30% of the Company’s shareholders equity based on the most recent financial statements of the Company at the time of
approval by the Compensation Committee; and
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20.2.3.
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The Insurance Policy, as well as the limit of liability and the premium for each extension or renewal shall be approved by the Compensation Committee (and, if required by law, by the Board) which shall
determine that the sums are reasonable considering Innoviz’s exposures, the scope of coverage and the market conditions and that the Insurance Policy reflects the current market conditions, and it shall not materially affect the Company’s
profitability, assets or liabilities.
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20.3.
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Upon circumstances to be approved by the Compensation Committee (and, if required by law, by the Board), Innoviz shall be entitled to enter into a “run off” Insurance Policy of up to seven (7) years, with the
same insurer or any other insurance, as follows:
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20.3.1.
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The limit of liability of the insurer shall not exceed the greater of US$
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20.3.2.
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The annual premium shall not exceed 300% of the last paid annual premium; and
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20.3.3.
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The Insurance Policy, as well as the limit of liability and the premium for each extension or renewal shall be approved by the Compensation Committee (and, if required by law, by the Board) which shall
determine that the sums are reasonable considering the Company’s exposures covered under such policy, the scope of cover and the market conditions, and that the Insurance Policy reflects the current market conditions and that it shall not
materially affect the Company’s profitability, assets or liabilities.
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20.4.
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Innoviz may extend the Insurance Policy in place to include cover for liability pursuant to a future public offering of securities as follows:
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20.4.1.
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The additional premium for such extension of liability coverage shall not exceed 100% of the last paid annual premium; and
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20.4.2.
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The Insurance Policy, as well as the additional premium shall be approved by the Compensation Committee (and if required by law, by the Board) which shall determine that the sums are reasonable considering
the exposures pursuant to such public offering of securities, the scope of cover and the market conditions and that the Insurance Policy reflects the current market conditions, and it does not materially affect the Company’s
profitability, assets or liabilities.
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21.
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The following benefits may be granted to the Executive Officers in addition to the benefits applicable in the case of any retirement or termination of service upon a “Change of Control”:
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21.1.
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Vesting acceleration of outstanding options or other equity-based awards;
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21.2.
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Extension of the exercising period of options for Innoviz’s Executive Officer for a period of up to one (1) year in case of an Executive Officer other than the CEO and two (2) years in case of the CEO,
following the date of employment termination; and
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21.3.
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Up to an additional six (6) months of continued base salary and benefits following the date of employment termination (the “Additional Adjustment Period”). For
avoidance of doubt, such additional Adjustment Period shall be in addition to the advance notice and adjustment periods pursuant to Sections 14 and 15 of this Policy, but subject to the limitation set forth in Section 18 of this Policy.
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21.4.
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A cash bonus not to exceed 150% of the Executive Officer’s annual base salary in case of an Executive Officer other than the CEO and 200% in case of the CEO.
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22.
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The following benefits may be granted to Innoviz’s Board members:
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22.1.
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All Innoviz’s Board members, excluding the chairman of the Board, may be entitled to an annual cash fee retainer of up to US$ US$ 50,000, committee membership annual cash fee retainer of up to US$ 60,000 and
committee chairperson annual cash fee retainer of up to US$ 70,000. The chairperson of Innoviz’s Board may be entitled to an annual cash fee retainer of up to US$ 100,000.
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22.2.
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The compensation of the Company’s external directors, if elected, shall be in accordance with the Companies Regulations (Rules Regarding the Compensation and Expenses of an External Director), 5760-2000, as
amended by the Companies Regulations (Relief for Public Companies Traded in Stock Exchange Outside of Israel), 5760-2000, as such regulations may be amended from time to time.
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22.3.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 22.1 above, in special circumstances, such as in the case of a professional director, an expert director or a director who makes a unique contribution to the
Company, such director’s compensation may be different than the compensation of all other directors and may be greater than the maximal amount allowed under Section 22.1.
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22.4.
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Each member of Innoviz’s Board (excluding the chairman of the Board) may be granted an initial equity-based award in a value of up to US$ 300,000 and annual grants in a value of up to US$ 200,000 each. The
equity-based awards shall vest annually over a period of between one (1) to four (4) years.
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22.5.
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The chairperson of Innoviz’s Board may be granted an initial equity-based award in a value of up to US$ 400,000 and annual grants in a value of up to US$ 250,000 each. The equity-based awards shall vest
annually over a period of between one (1) to four (4) years.
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22.6.
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In addition, members of Innoviz’s Board may be entitled to reimbursement of expenses when traveling abroad on behalf of Innoviz.
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22.7.
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It is hereby clarified that the compensation (and limitations) stated under Section H will not apply to directors who serve as Executive Officers.
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23.
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Nothing in this Policy shall be deemed to grant any of Innoviz’s Executive Officers or employees or any third party any right or privilege in connection with their employment by the Company. Such rights and
privileges shall be governed by the respective personal employment agreements. The Board may determine that none or only part of the payments, benefits and perquisites detailed in this Policy shall be granted, and is authorized to cancel
or suspend a compensation package or part of it.
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24.
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An Immaterial Change in the Terms of Employment of an Executive Officer other than the CEO may be approved by the CEO, provided that the amended terms of employment are in accordance with this Policy. An
“Immaterial Change in the Terms of Employment” means a change in the terms of employment of an Executive Officer with an annual total cost to the Company not exceeding an amount equal to two (2) monthly base salaries of such employee.
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25.
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In the event that new regulations or law amendment in connection with Executive Officers and directors compensation will be enacted following the adoption of this Policy, Innoviz may follow such new
regulations or law amendments, even if such new regulations are in contradiction to the compensation terms set forth herein.
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