Common use of Lock-Up Clause in Contracts

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Leading Group LTD), Lock Up Agreement (Leading Group LTD), Lock Up Agreement (Leading Group LTD)

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Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco SPAC (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco SPAC will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoSPAC’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPurchaser’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (ECD Automotive Design, Inc.), Lock Up Agreement (ECD Automotive Design, Inc.), Lock Up Agreement (EF Hutton Acquisition Corp I)

Lock-Up. (a) During the period beginning on the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”) and continuing to and including the date that is the earlier of (i) the one (1) year anniversary of the Effective Time, or (ii) the date on which the Stock Price of the Company Ordinary Shares is greater than or equal to $12.00 over 20 Trading Days within any period of 30 consecutive Trading Days (provided, however, that this clause (ii) shall only apply starting on the 150-day anniversary of the Effective Time) (the “Lock-up Period (as defined belowUp Period”), the Holder irrevocably each Shareholder Party agrees that it will not to, directly or indirectly, offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge pledge, grant any option to purchase, make any short sale or otherwise dispose ofof any shares, directly or indirectlyany options or warrants to purchase any shares, or any securities convertible into, exchangeable for or that represent the right to receive shares, or any interest in any of the Lock-up Shares foregoing, whether now owned or hereinafter acquired, owned directly by the undersigned (including holding as defined belowa custodian) or with respect to which the undersigned has beneficial ownership within the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively, the “Covered Shares”), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into . The foregoing restriction is expressly agreed to preclude such Shareholder Party from engaging in any swap, hedge hedging or other arrangement that transferstransaction which is designed to or which reasonably could be expected to lead to or result in a sale or disposition of the Covered Shares even if such Covered Shares would be disposed of by someone other than such Shareholder Party. Such prohibited hedging or other transactions would include, in whole without limitation, any short sale or in partany purchase, sale or grant of any right (including, without limitation, any put or call option) with respect to any of the economic consequences Covered Shares or with respect to any security that includes, relates to, or derives any significant part of ownership its value from such Covered Shares. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Shareholder Party may transfer or dispose of its shares following the Closing (i) by will or intestacy, (ii) as a bona fide gift or gifts, including to charitable organizations, (iii) to any trust, partnership, limited liability company or other entity for the direct or indirect benefit of the undersigned or the immediate family of the undersigned (for purposes of this Section 3.01, “immediate family” shall mean any relationship by blood, current or former marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin), (iv) to any immediate family member or other dependent, (v) as a distribution to limited partners, beneficial owners (in the case of a nominee), members or shareholders of such Lock-up SharesShareholder Party, whether (vi) to its affiliated investment funds, other affiliated entity controlled by, any account managed by, or designee of, such Shareholder Party or its or their Affiliates, (vii) to a nominee or custodian of these transactions are a Person to whom a disposition or transfer would be settled by delivery permissible under clauses (i) through (vi) above, (viii) pursuant to an order or decree of any such Lock-up Sharesa Governmental Entity, (ix) to the Company or its Subsidiary or parent entities upon death, disability or termination of employment, in cash or otherwiseeach case, publicly disclose the intention of such holder, (x) pursuant to make any a bona fide tender offer, salemerger, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge consolidation or other arrangement, or engage similar transaction in any Short Sales each case made to all holders of the shares involving a Change of Control (as defined below) with respect (including negotiating and entering into an agreement providing for any such transaction), provided that in the event that such tender offer, merger, consolidation or other such transaction is not completed, such Shareholder Party’s shares shall remain subject to the provisions of this Section 3.01, (xi) to the Company (1) pursuant to the exercise, in each case on a “cashless” or “net exercise” basis, of any option to purchase shares granted by the Company pursuant to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those employee benefit plans or arrangements which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s transfer agent not are set to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to expire during the Lock-up SharesUp Period, where any shares received by the period commencing undersigned upon any such exercise will be subject to the terms of this Section 3.01, or (2) for the purpose of satisfying any withholding taxes (including estimated taxes) due as a result of the exercise of any option to purchase shares or the vesting of any restricted stock awards granted by the Company pursuant to employee benefit plans or arrangements which are set to expire or automatically vest during the Lock-Up Period, in each case on a “cashless” or “net exercise” basis, where any shares received by such Shareholder Party upon any such exercise or vesting will be subject to the Closing Date and ending on terms of this Section 3.01, (xii) in any transaction relating to Company Ordinary Shares acquired by the date that is twelve undersigned in open market transactions; or (12xiii) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply towith the prior written consent of the Company; provided that:

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Confidentiality and Lock Up Agreement (Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd.), Confidentiality and Lock Up Agreement (MedTech Acquisition Corp), Business Combination Agreement (MedTech Acquisition Corp)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco Parent (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Parent will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which that may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoParent’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoParent’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on at the Closing Date Effective Time and ending on the date that is twelve (12) six months thereafterafter the date on which the Effective Time occurs. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (NaturalShrimp Inc), Lock Up Agreement (Yotta Acquisition Corp), Lock Up Agreement (Yotta Acquisition Corp)

Lock-Up. (a) During Subject to Section 1(b) below, during the Lock-up Period (as defined below)Period, the Holder irrevocably Holder, for the benefit of the Parent, agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such the Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash Shares or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to the Lock-up Shares; provided, that if the closing price of the Parent Common Stock equals or exceeds $12.50 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations and recapitalizations) for any security 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period following the consummation of Holdco the Business Combination, fifty percent (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)50%) of the Lock-up Shares shall be released from the lock-up. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco during the Lock-up Period, the Parent will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all the Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Parent’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such the Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoParent’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Clearday, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Viveon Health Acquisition Corp.), Lock Up Agreement (Viveon Health Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it that, without the prior written consent of PubCo, it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)PubCo. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco PubCo will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s PubCo’ transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s PubCo’ transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the earlier of (A) six-month anniversary of the date of the Closing; and (B) subsequent to the Closing, the date on which PubCo consummates a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization, or other similar transaction that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:results in all of PubCo’s shareholders having the right to exchange their PubCo Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Caravelle International Group), Lock Up Agreement (Caravelle International Group), Lock Up Agreement (Pacifico Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)the Purchaser. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the Purchaser will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Purchaser’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPurchaser’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Bitfufu Inc.), Lock Up Agreement (Genesis Unicorn Capital Corp.), Lock Up Agreement (Arisz Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)the Purchaser. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the Purchaser will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Purchaser’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPurchaser’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (HHG Capital Corp), Lock Up Agreement (Nova Vision Acquisition Corp)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)PubCo. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco PubCo will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoPubCo’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPubCo’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months 180 days thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Victory Courage LTD), Lock Up Agreement (Shinning Stone Invest Co., Ltd.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco Parent (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Parent will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoParent’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoParent’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on six months after the date that is twelve (12) months thereafterClosing. The In addition, the restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (TETE Technologies Inc), Lock Up Agreement (Technology & Telecommunication Acquisition Corp)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Purchaser. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Purchaser will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s Purchaser’ transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPurchaser’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply toearlier of:

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (ProSomnus, Inc.), Lock Up Agreement (Lakeshore Acquisition I Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco Parent (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Parent will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which that may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoParent’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoParent’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. Immediately upon expiration of the Lock-Up Period, Parent shall remove and reverse all such stop orders and transfer agent instructions promptly. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on at the Closing Date Effective Time and ending on the date that is twelve (12) six months thereafterafter the date on which the Effective Time occurs. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Solidion Technology Inc.), Lock Up Agreement (Nubia Brand International Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement arrangements that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangementarrangements, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined belowin Section 3) with respect to any security of Holdco the PubCo (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the PubCo will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoPubCo’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPubCo’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means (i) with respect to 50% of the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the earlier of (x) the date that is six (6) months thereafter and (y) the date on which the closing price of the PubCo Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.50 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations and recapitalizations) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing after the Closing, and (ii) with respect to the remaining 50% of the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) Transfer or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) Transfer by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) by operation of law or pursuant to a court order, such as a qualified domestic relations order, divorce decree or separation agreement, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Aquaron Acquisition Corp.), Lock Up Agreement (Aquaron Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement arrangements that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangementarrangements, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined belowin Section 3) with respect to any security of Holdco the PubCo (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the PubCo will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoPubCo’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPubCo’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) [For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means (i) with respect to 50% of the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on until the earliest of: (i) six months after the completion of the Business Combination (as defined in the Merger Agreement); (ii) the date (A) on which the last reported sale price of the PubCo Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing after the Business Combination and (B) that is twelve at least 150 calendar days after the completion of the Business Combination; and (12iii) months thereafter. subsequent to the Business Combination, the date on which the PubCo completes a liquidation, merger, stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that results in all of the PubCo’s shareholders having the right to exchange their PubCo Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property.] [TBC] The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) Transfer or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) Transfer by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) by operation of law or pursuant to a court order, such as a qualified domestic relations order, divorce decree or separation agreement, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Plutonian Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)the Company. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the Company will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Company’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoCompany’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve twenty four (1224) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement in writing, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Parent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Kairous Acquisition Corp. LTD)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Healthcare AI Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Acquiror. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Acquiror will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoAcquiror’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoAcquiror’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the earlier of (i) the one year anniversary of the Closing Date (ii) the date that is twelve on which the VWAP of shares of PubCo’s Common Stock equals or exceeds $13.00 per share for twenty (1220) months thereafterof any thirty (30) consecutive trading days commencing after the Closing on Nasdaq and (iii) the date specified in a written waiver of the provisions of this Agreement duly executed by the Acquiror. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Cleantech Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the each Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)the SPAC. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the SPAC will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, such order revocable only in strict compliance with this Agreement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe SPAC’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoSPAC’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the any Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose the purposes of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the earlier of (A) the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter, and (B) subsequent to the Closing Date, (x) if the last sale price of the SPAC Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds twelve dollars ($12.00) per share (as adjusted for share splits, share dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any twenty (20) trading days within any thirty (30)-trading day period commencing at least one hundred and fifty (150) days after the Closing Date or (y) the date on which the SPAC completes a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that results in all of the SPAC’s shareholders having the right to exchange their SPAC Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to a Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of a Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon the death of a Holder; (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (5) pledges of Lock-up Shares as security or collateral in connection with a borrowing or the incurrence of any indebtedness by such Holder; (6) the establishment of a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act; provided, however, that such plan does not provide for the transfer of Lock-up Shares during the Lock-Up Period; (7) transfers to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the exercise of options to purchase SPAC Ordinary Shares or the vesting of share-based awards; or (8) transfers to the SPAC in payment on a “net exercise” or “cashless” basis of the exercise or purchase price with respect to the exercise of options to purchase SPAC Ordinary Shares, in each case of (1) through (4) above (and (5) to the extent the pledge requires a transfer of Lock-up Shares to the pledgee), solely where any such transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement prior to such transfer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (TMT Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Nauticus. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Nauticus will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s Nauticus’ transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s Nauticus’ transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to means: the earlier of (1) the effective date of a registration statement on which the Lock-up Shares, Up Shares are included or (2) the period commencing on that ends 90 days after the Closing Date and ending on closing date of the date Transaction; provided, that, in the event Nauticus completes a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that is twelve (12) months thereafterresults in all of Nauticus’ stockholders having the right to exchange their shares for common stock, cash, securities or other property, then the Lock-Up Shares shall be released from the restrictions set forth herein to the extent necessary to allow such Holder to participate in such transaction. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; or (5) transfers or distributions of, or other transactions involving, securities other than the Lock-up Shares (including, without limitation, securities acquired in the Transaction Financing or in open market transactions); provided, no transfer hereunder shall be valid or effective unless such transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as if she were an original party hereto. Further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, at the option of the Holder, these restrictions will not apply and the Lock-Up Shares may be included in any future offerings of Nauticus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Nauticus Robotics, Inc.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that that, without the prior written consent of Spartan, which consent may be withheld for any reason or no reason, it will not offer, sell, agree to offer or sell, solicit offers to purchase, convert, contract to sell, pledge pledge, encumber, assign, borrow, or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco the Company (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the Company will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which that may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Company’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoCompany’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. Immediately upon expiration of the Lock-Up Period, the Company shall remove and reverse all such stop orders and transfer agent instructions promptly. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date (as such term is defined in the Underwriting Agreement) and ending on the date that is twelve sixty (1260) months thereafterdays after the Closing Date. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Underwriting Agreement (Trio Petroleum Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During Except as permitted by this Section 1, during the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it agrees, it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Buyer. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Buyer will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoBuyer’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoBuyer’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. Such stop order will expire, be revoked or be rescinded upon the expiration of the Lock-up Period or any waiver, amendment or rescission of this Section 1 pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve ) one hundred eighty (12180) months thereafterdays after the consummation of the Merger. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions of Lock-up Shares (or equity of the Holder or the Holder’s partners, members or stockholders) to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, subsidiaries, managers or members, stockholders, other equityholders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift, including to charitable organizations, or to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; (4) transfers pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (5) transfers to Buyer’s officers, directors or their affiliates; (6) pledges of Lock-Up Shares or any security convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Lock-Up Shares as security or collateral in connection with any borrowing or the incurrence of any indebtedness by the Holder (provided such borrowing or incurrence of indebtedness is secured by a portfolio of assets or equity interests issued by multiple issuers); (7) transfers pursuant to a bona fide tender offer, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction in each case made to all holders of the shares involving a Change of Control (as defined below) (including negotiating and entering into an agreement providing for any such transaction), provided that in the event that such tender offer, merger, consolidation or other such transaction is not completed, the Holder’s Lock-up Shares shall remain subject to the provisions of this Section 1; or (8) inclusion of the Lock-up Shares in a resale registration statement filed by the Buyer pursuant to any registration rights agreement with the Buyer (provided that the sale of any such Lock-up Shares shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 1), provided, however, that, in the case of any transfer pursuant to the foregoing (1) through (5) clauses, it shall be a condition to any such transfer that the transferee/donee agrees in writing (a copy of which shall be provided by the Holder to the parties hereto), to be bound by the terms of this Agreement (including, without limitation, the restrictions set forth in the preceding sentence) to the same extent as if the transferee/donee were a party hereto; and (ii) each party (donor, donee, transferor or transferee) shall not be required by law (including without limitation the disclosure requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act) to make, and shall agree to not voluntarily make, any filing or public announcement of the transfer or disposition prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period. For the avoidance of doubt, the restrictions set forth herein shall also not apply to transactions relating to Parent Preferred Stock, Parent Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Parent Common Stock acquired in open market transactions after the effective time of the Merger. The Holder shall be permitted to enter into a trading plan established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act during the applicable Lock-up Period so long as no transfers or other dispositions of the Holder’s Lock-up Shares in contravention of this Section 1 are effected prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period. In the event that any Holder is granted a discretionary release, waiver or termination of the restrictions set forth herein or in any other agreement containing restrictions similar to those contained in this Agreement, such discretionary release or waiver shall automatically apply pro rata to all Holders.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (FG Merger Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco Acquiror (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Acquiror will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoAcquiror’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoAcquiror’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on earlier of (i) the date that is twelve 180 days following the Closing Date, and (12ii) months thereafterthe date specified in a written waiver of the provisions of this Agreement duly executed by the Sponsor and the Acquiror. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) (A) another entity that is an affiliate of the undersigned, or to any investment fund or other entity controlling, controlled by, managing or managed by or under common control with the undersigned or any affiliate of the undersigned or that shares a common investment advisor with the undersigned or (B) Transfers as part of a distribution to members, partners or stockholders of the undersigned via dividend or share repurchase; (2) Transfers by virtue of the laws of the state of the entity’s organization and the entity’s organizational documents upon liquidation or dissolution of the entity; (3) transactions relating to shares of PubCo Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of PubCo Common Stock acquired in open market transactions after the Effective Time; (4) Transfers made pursuant to a bona fide gift or charitable contribution; (5) Transfers made by will or intestate succession upon the death of a Holder; (6) Transfers pursuant to a court order or settlement agreement related to the distribution of assets in connection with the dissolution of marriage or civil union; (7) the exercise of stock options or warrants to purchase shares of PubCo Common Stock or the vesting of share awards of PubCo Common Stock and any related transfer of shares of PubCo Common Stock to Acquiror in connection therewith (A) deemed to occur upon the “cashless” or “net” exercise of such options or warrants or (B) 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 PubCo Common Stock, it being understood that all shares of PubCo Common Stock received upon such exercise, vesting or transfer will remain subject to the restrictions of this Agreement during the Lock-Up Period; (8) surrender of shares of Company Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of PubCo Common Stock for cancellation pursuant to any contractual arrangement in effect at the Effective Time; (9) the entry, by the Holder, at any time after the Effective Time, of any trading plan providing for the sale of shares of PubCo Common Stock by the Holder, which trading plan meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act, provided, however, that such plan does not provide for, or permit, the sale of any shares of PubCo 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; (10) transactions in the event of completion of a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of Acquiror’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of PubCo Common Stock for cash, securities or other property; and (11) transactions to satisfy any U.S. federal, state, or local income tax obligations of the Holder (or its direct or indirect owners) arising from a change in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or the regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Treasury Regulations”) after the date on which the Merger Agreement was executed by the parties, which change prevents the Merger from receiving the Intended Tax Treatment (and the Merger does not qualify for similar tax-free treatment pursuant to any successor or other provision of the Code or the Treasury Regulations taking into account such changes), solely and to the extent necessary to cover any tax liability as a direct result of the transaction; provided, however, that in the case of clauses (1) through (4), the permitted transferees must enter into a written agreement, in substantially the form of this Agreement, agreeing to be bound by these Transfer restrictions. For purposes of this paragraph, “affiliate” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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Samples: Merger Agreement (ROC Energy Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco Acquiror (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Acquiror will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoAcquiror’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoAcquiror’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement.. ​ ​ (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on earlier of (i) the date that is twelve 180 days following the Closing Date, and (12ii) months thereafterthe date specified in a written waiver of the provisions of this Agreement duly executed by the Sponsor and the Acquiror. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) (A) another entity that is an affiliate of the undersigned, or to any investment fund or other entity controlling, controlled by, managing or managed by or under common control with the undersigned or any affiliate of the undersigned or that shares a common investment advisor with the undersigned or (B) Transfers as part of a distribution to members, partners or stockholders of the undersigned via dividend or share repurchase; (2) Transfers by virtue of the laws of the state of the entity’s organization and the entity’s organizational documents upon liquidation or dissolution of the entity; (3) transactions relating to shares of PubCo Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of PubCo Common Stock acquired in open market transactions after the Effective Time; (4) Transfers made pursuant to a bona fide gift or charitable contribution; (5) Transfers made by will or intestate succession upon the death of a Holder; (6) Transfers pursuant to a court order or settlement agreement related to the distribution of assets in connection with the dissolution of marriage or civil union; (7) the exercise of stock options or warrants to purchase shares of PubCo Common Stock or the vesting of share awards of PubCo Common Stock and any related transfer of shares of PubCo Common Stock to Acquiror in connection therewith (A) deemed to occur upon the “cashless” or “net” exercise of such options or warrants or (B) 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 PubCo Common Stock, it being understood that all shares of PubCo Common Stock received upon such exercise, vesting or transfer will remain subject to the restrictions of this Agreement during the Lock-Up Period; (8) surrender of shares of Company Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of PubCo Common Stock for cancellation pursuant to any contractual arrangement in effect at the Effective Time; (9) the entry, by the Holder, at any time after the Effective Time, of any trading plan providing for the sale of shares of PubCo Common Stock by the Holder, which trading plan meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act, provided, however, that such plan does not provide for, or permit, the sale of any shares of PubCo 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; (10) transactions in the event of completion of a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of Acquiror’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of PubCo Common Stock for cash, securities or other property; and (11) transactions to satisfy any U.S. federal, state, or local income tax obligations of the Holder (or its direct or indirect owners) arising from a change in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or the regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Treasury Regulations”) after the date on which the Merger Agreement was executed by the parties, which change prevents the Merger from receiving the Intended Tax Treatment (and the Merger does not qualify for similar tax-free treatment pursuant to any successor or other provision of the Code or the Treasury Regulations taking into account such changes), solely and to the extent necessary to cover any tax liability as a direct result of the transaction; provided, however, that in the case of clauses (1) through (4), the permitted transferees must enter into a written agreement, in substantially the form of this Agreement, agreeing to be bound by these Transfer restrictions. For purposes of this paragraph, “affiliate” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. ​ ​ ​

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Samples: Company Stockholder Lock Up Agreement (ROC Energy Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the each Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)the Company. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the Company will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, such order revocable only in strict compliance with this Agreement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Company’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoCompany’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the any Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose the purposes of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the earlier of (A) the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter, and (B) subsequent to the Closing Date, (x) if the last sale price of the Company Class A Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds twelve dollars ($12.00) per share (as adjusted for share splits, share dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any twenty (20) trading days within any thirty (30)-trading day period commencing at least one hundred and fifty (150) days after the Closing Date or (y) the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that results in all of the Company’s shareholders having the right to exchange their Company Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to a Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of a Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon the death of a Holder; (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (5) pledges of Lock-up Shares as security or collateral in connection with a borrowing or the incurrence of any indebtedness by such Holder; (6) the establishment of a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act; provided, however, that such plan does not provide for the transfer of Lock-up Shares during the Lock-Up Period; (7) transfers to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the exercise of options to purchase Company Ordinary Shares or the vesting of share-based awards; or (8) transfers to the Company in payment on a “net exercise” or “cashless” basis of the exercise or purchase price with respect to the exercise of options to purchase Company Ordinary Shares, in each case of (1) through (4) above (and (5) to the extent the pledge requires a transfer of Lock-up Shares to the pledgee), solely where any such transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement prior to such transfer.

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (TMT Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, and subject to any other restrictions prohibiting the Lock-up Period offer, sale or transfer of the Shares under applicable United States federal or state securities laws, rules and regulations (as defined belowcollectively, the “Regulations”), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it that, commencing on the effective date of the Registration Statement (the “Effective Date”) and continuing until the first anniversary of the Effective Date (the “Lock-Up Period”), the Holder will not offer, pledge, encumber, sell, contract to sell, pledge 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 of or announce the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in partoffering of, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether Shares (including any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or dispositionsecurities convertible into, or exchangeable for, or representing the rights to enter into any transactionreceive, swap, hedge or other arrangement, Common Stock) or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco the Company (these actions, collectively, the TransferLock-Up Restrictions”). (b) In furtherance of The Holder agrees and acknowledges that the foregoing, Holdco will Company may (i) imprint an appropriate legend describing the terms of this Agreement on each stock certificate representing the Shares, (ii) place an irrevocable a stop order with the Company’s transfer agent on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be are covered by a registration statement, statement filed under the Securities Act and (iiiii) notify Holdco’s its transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up the Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, Shares except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) The resale restrictions set forth in this Agreement shall be in addition to all other restrictions on transfer imposed by applicable United States and state securities laws, rules and regulations. (d) For purposes hereofof this Agreement, the term “Short Sales” includeincludes, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Option Placement, Inc.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Nauticus. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Nauticus will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s Nauticus’ transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s Nauticus’ transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to (1) for ninety percent (90%) of the Lock-up Up Shares (the “Majority Lock-Up Shares”), the period commencing that ends 180 days after the closing date of the Transaction, and (2) for ten percent (10%) of the Lock-Up Shares (the “Minority Lock-Up Shares”), the earlier of (i) the effective date of a registration statement on which the Lock-Up Shares are included or (ii) the period that ends 90 days after the closing date of the Transaction; provided, however, until such time as the restrictions set forth herein on the Closing Date Majority Lock-Up Shares are released, (3) the Minority Lock-Up Shares may not be sold for a price lower than the Per Share Equity Consideration Value (as defined in the Merger Agreement) and ending (4) Holder shall not sell more Minority Lock-Up Shares (which shares shall be sold under a Rule 10b5-1 or other allowable plan) on any particular trading day than a number of shares equal to the lesser of (i) 10% of the average daily volume of shares of Nauticus common stock sold on the date NASDAQ Composite during the prior week and (ii) 5,000 shares; provided, further, in the event Nauticus completes a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that is twelve (12) months thereafterresults in all of Nauticus’ stockholders having the right to exchange their shares for common stock, cash, securities or other property, then the Lock-Up Shares shall be released from the restrictions set forth herein to the extent necessary to allow such Holder to participate in such transaction. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; or (5) transfers or distributions of, or other transactions involving, securities other than the Lock-up Shares (including, without limitation, securities acquired in the Transaction Financing or in open market transactions); provided, no transfer hereunder shall be valid or effective unless such transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as if she were an original party hereto.

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Samples: Stockholder Lock Up Agreement (Nauticus Robotics, Inc.)

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Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Each Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offernot, during the period commencing at the Closing and ending on the date described in paragraph 6(c) below (such period, the “Applicable Lock-up Period”), without the prior written consent of the Company, (i) lend, sell, contract offer to sell, pledge contract or agree to sell, hypothecate, pledge, encumber, donate, assign, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase or otherwise transfer, dispose of or agree to transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, any shares of New Common Stock issued or issuable to such Holders pursuant to this Agreement in fulfillment of the Company’s payment of its Modified Stock Fee (the “Lock-up Shares (as defined belowShares”), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or (ii) enter into any swap, hedge swap or other arrangement that transferstransfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such any of the Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are such transaction is to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Sharessecurities, in cash or otherwise, otherwise or (iii) publicly disclose the announce any intention to make effect any offer, sale, pledge transaction specified in clause (i) or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage (ii) (the actions specified in any Short Sales clauses (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actionsi)-(iii), collectively, “Transfer”). For the avoidance of doubt, each Holder shall retain all of its rights as a stockholder of the Successor with respect to the Lock-up Shares during the Applicable Lock-up Period, including the right to vote any Lock-up Shares that are entitled to vote. (b) The restrictions set forth in paragraph (a) shall not apply to: (i) Any other equity securities of the Company that either Holder may beneficially own separate and apart from its Modified Stock Fee set forth herein, including any shares of common equity securities or warrants of the Company acquired by a Holder in connection with or subsequent to the Company’s IPO, and any exercise thereof, whether “cashless” or “net,” it being understood that any shares of New Common Stock received upon such exercise will remain also not be subject to the restrictions of this Agreement during the Applicable Lock-up Period; (ii) in the case of an entity, a Transfer (A) to another entity that is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act) of a Holder, or to any investment fund or other entity controlling, controlled by, managing or managed by or under common control with the undersigned or affiliates of the undersigned or who shares a common investment advisor with the undersigned or (B) as part of a distribution to members, partners or shareholders of such Holder; (iii) in the case of an individual, Transfers by bona fide gift to members of the individual’s immediate family (as defined below) or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is a holder or a member of one of the individual’s immediate family, an affiliate of such person or to a charitable organization; (iv) in the case of an individual, Transfers by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual; (v) in the case of an individual, Transfers by operation of law or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (vi) 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; (vii) 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; (viii) in the case of an entity, Transfers by virtue of the laws of the state of the entity’s organization and the entity’s organizational documents upon dissolution of the entity; (ix) Transfers relating to New Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for New Common Stock acquired in open market transactions after the Closing, provided that no such transaction is required to be, or is, publicly announced (whether on Form 4, Form 5 or otherwise, other than a required filing on Schedule 13F, 13G or 13G/A) during the Applicable Lock-up Period; (x) Transfers to the Company pursuant to any contractual arrangement in effect at the Closing that provides for the repurchase by the Company or forfeiture of shares of New Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of New Common Stock in connection with the termination of the Holder’s service to the Successor; (xi) the entry, by the Holder, at any time after the Closing, of any trading plan providing for the sale of New Common Stock by the Holder, which trading plan meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act, provided that such plan does not provide for, or permit, the sale of any New Common Stock during the Applicable Lock-up Period, no Transfers under such trading plan are effected prior to the expiration of the Applicable Lock-up Period and no public announcement or filing is voluntarily made or required regarding such plan during the Applicable Lock-up Period; (xii) Transfers in the event of completion of a liquidation, restructuring (whether in or out of court), merger, reverse-merger, capital stock exchange offer, tender offer or rights offer, reorganization, recapitalization or other similar transactions which results in all of the Successor’s securityholders having the right to exchange their shares of New Common Stock for cash, securities or other property; and (xiii) Transfers to satisfy any U.S. federal, state, or local income tax obligations of the Holder (or its direct or indirect owners) arising from a change in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or the U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Regulations”) after the date on which the definitive agreement relating to the Merger was executed by the parties, and such change prevents the Merger from qualifying as a “reorganization” pursuant to Section 368 of the Code (and the Merger does not qualify for similar tax-free treatment pursuant to any successor or other provision of the Code or Regulations taking into account such changes), in each case solely and to the extent necessary to cover any tax liability as a direct result of the transaction. Provided, however, that (A) in the case of clauses (ii) through (viii), these permitted transferees must enter into a written agreement providing for transfer restrictions substantially the form of this Section 5 (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 applicable to the Holder, and there shall be no further Transfer of the Lock-up Shares except in accordance with this Agreement. For purposes of this paragraph, “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. (c) The Applicable Lock-up Period shall terminate (i) as to the first one-third of each Holder’s Lock-up Shares, six (6) months after the Closing, (ii) as to the second one-third of such Xxxxxx’s Lock-up Shares, nine (9) months after the Closing, and (iii) as to all remaining Lock-up Shares, twelve (12) months after the Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Applicable Lock-up Period shall terminate as to all Lock-up Shares upon the completion by the Successor of a liquidation, restructuring (whether in or out of court), merger, reverse-merger, capital stock exchange offer, tender offer or rights offer, reorganization, recapitalization or other similar transactions that results in all of the Successor’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares for cash, securities or other property. (d) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco will the Successor, 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 Section 5, and such purported Transfer shall be null and void ab initio. In addition, during the Applicable Lock-up Period, each certificate or book-entry position evidencing the Lock-up Shares shall be marked with a “restrictive 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 COMPANY 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 COMPANY TO THE HOLDER HEREOF UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.” (e) In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Section 5 and any agreement between a Holder and the Company entered into prior to the Closing, this Section 5 shall control. (f) NOTWITHSTANDING THE PLACE WHERE THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE EXECUTED BY ANY OF THE PARTIES HERETO, THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AS APPLIED TO AGREEMENTS AMONG NEW YORK RESIDENTS ENTERED INTO AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY MAY BE INSTITUTED IN THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, IN EACH CASE, LOCATED IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, AND EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING. (g) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND, THEREFORE, EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. (h) The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions contained in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this Section 5 (the “Lockup Provisions”) and the Registration Rights Obligations were not performed in accordance with the terms hereof, and, accordingly, that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of the Lockup Provisions and the Registration Rights Obligations or to enforce specifically the performance of the terms and provisions thereof, without proof of actual damages or otherwise, in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity; provided, however, in the event of any payment by the Company (or Successor) of any Default Payment hereunder, the terms and provisions set forth in this Section 5(h) shall not be available as remedies to such Holders, though such Holders shall not be limited, as a result of this clause of Section 5(h) from seeking other damages to which they may be entitled hereunder solely as a result of the delivery and receipt of Default Payments. Each of the parties hereto hereby further waives (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be covered by a registration statement, adequate and (ii) notify Holdco’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares any requirement under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s transfer agent not any law to process any attempts by the Holder post security or a bond as a prerequisite to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreementobtaining equitable relief. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

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Samples: Fee Reduction Agreement (Zoomcar Holdings, Inc.)

Lock-Up. (a) During Subject to this Section 1 and Section 3 below, during the Lock-up Period (as defined below)Up Period, the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such the Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash Up Shares or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to the Lock-Up Shares (any security of Holdco (these actionsthe foregoing, collectively, a Prohibited Transfer”). 1 For Company shareholders. 2 For Parent stockholders. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco during the Lock-Up Period, the Parent will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all the Lock-up Up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Parent’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such the Lock-up Up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoParent’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, include all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Globalink Investment Inc.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not transfer, offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any transfer, offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangementarrangement or to effect any of the transaction specified above, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Purchaser. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Purchaser will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoPurchaser’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPurchaser’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means shall mean, (i) with respect to the Lock-up Shares other than the Earnout Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve one (121) months year thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:; and (ii) with respect to the Earnout Shares, the period commending on the date of the issuance of such Earnout Shares and ending on the date that is one (1) year thereafter.

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (ASPAC I Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security securities of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)the Company. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco during the Lock-up Period, the Company will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all the Lock-up Up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Company’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such the Lock-up Up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoCompany’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this AgreementAgreement restricts the ability of the Holder to exercise a right to vote attached to, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect or to the Lock-up dispose of, any SPAC Shares or PlayUp Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:.

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (IG Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Acquiror. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Acquiror will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoAcquiror’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoAcquiror’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the date that falls six months after the closing date of the Transaction; provided, that, 50% of the Lock-up Shares, Up Shares shall be automatically released from the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending restrictions set forth herein on the date on which the closing price of the PubCo Common Stock equals or exceeds $12.50 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share dividends, reorganizations and recapitalizations) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period, commencing after the closing date of the Transaction; provided, further, in the event PubCo completes a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that is twelve (12) months thereafterresults in all of PubCo’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares for common stock, cash, securities or other property, then the Lock-Up Shares shall be released from the restrictions set forth herein to the extent necessary to allow such Holder to participate in such transaction. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; or (5) transfers or distributions of, or other transactions involving, securities other than the Lock-up Shares (including, without limitation, securities acquired in the Transaction Financing or in open market transactions); provided, no transfer hereunder shall be valid or effective unless such transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as if she were an original party hereto.

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Samples: Merger Agreement (TradeUP Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During Subject to this Section 1 and Section 3 below, during the Lock-up Period (as defined below)Up Period, the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such the Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash Up Shares or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to the Lock-Up Shares (any security of Holdco (these actionsthe foregoing, collectively, a Prohibited Transfer”). 1 For Company shareholders. 2 For Parent stockholders. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco will during the Lock-Up Period, Pubco shall (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all the Lock-up Up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoPubco’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such the Lock-up Up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPubco’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, include all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Globalink Investment Inc.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below)Shares, enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)the Company. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco the Company will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up SharesShares during the Lock-up Period, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdcothe Company’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoCompany’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up SharesShares during the Lock-up Period, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, include all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means means, with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve one hundred and eighty (12180) months days thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:.

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Inception Growth Acquisition LTD)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Health Sciences. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Health Sciences will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s Health Sciences’ transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s Health Sciences’ transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means means: (i) with respect to 50% of the Lock-up Shares, the shorter of (A) the period commencing on the Closing Date (as defined in the Share Exchange Agreement) and ending on the date that is six (6) months thereafter; and (B) the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date on which the last reported closing price of the HS Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market (or such other exchange on which the HS Shares are then listed) equals or exceeds $12.50 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations and recapitalizations) for any 20 trading days during any 30 trading day period thereafter; and (ii) with respect to the remaining 50% of the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equityholders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, if within six (6) months after the Closing Date, there is a Change of Control (as defined in the Share Exchange Agreement), then upon the consummation of such Change of Control, all Lock-up Shares shall be released from the restrictions contained herein.

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Samples: Share Exchange Agreement (Health Sciences Acquisitions Corp)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder Holders irrevocably agrees agree that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)RWOD. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco RWOD will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s RWOD’ transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s RWOD’ transfer agent not to process any attempts by the a Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. For purposes of this paragraph, “immediate family” shall mean a spouse, child, grandchild or other lineal descendant (including by adoption), father, mother, brother or sister of the undersigned.

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Redwoods Acquisition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not to offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined belowincluding any securities convertible into, or exchangeable for, or representing the rights to receive, Lock-up Shares), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)AQU. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco AQU will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all AQU Shares which are Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoAQU’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoAQU’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreementagreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the a period commencing on of 180 calendar days from the Closing Date under the Share Exchange Agreement with regard to all 5% Stockholders, and ending on one year from the date that is twelve (12) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:Closing Date under the Share Exchange Agreement for all other Holders.

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Samples: Resale Lock Up Agreement (Aquasition Corp.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Purchaser. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Purchaser will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s Purchaser’ transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s Purchaser’ transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equityholders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Model Performance Acquisition Corp)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco Pubco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Pubco will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoPubco’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPubco’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve six (126) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. IV)

Lock-Up. (a) During Except as permitted by this Section 1, during the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it agrees, it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Buyer. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Buyer will (i) place an irrevocable a stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoBuyer’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoBuyer’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. Such stop order will expire, be revoked or be rescinded upon the expiration of the Lock-up Period or any waiver, amendment or rescission of this Section 1 pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve the earlier of (12i) months thereafterthe expiration of the Founder Shares Lock-up Period (as defined in that certain Letter Agreement, dated April 8, 2021, by and among the Company and its officers, directors, Aldel Investors LLC and FG SPAC Partners LP) and (ii) one hundred eighty (180) days after the consummation of the Merger. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions of Lock-up Shares (or equity of the Holder or the Holder’s partners, members or stockholders) to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, subsidiaries, managers or members, stockholders, other equityholders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift, including to charitable organizations, or to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (5) a bona fide tender offer, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction in each case made to all holders of the shares involving a Change of Control (as defined below) (including negotiating and entering into an agreement providing for any such transaction), provided that in the event that such tender offer, merger, consolidation or other such transaction is not completed, the Holder’s Lock-up Shares shall remain subject to the provisions of this Section 1; (6) inclusion of the Lock-up Shares in a resale registration statement filed by the Buyer pursuant to any registration rights agreement with the Buyer (provided that the sale of any such Lock-up Shares shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 1); or (7) any other transfer that is a Qualified Transfer within the meaning of Buyer’s Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation that will become effective upon the consummation of the Transactions, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the restrictions set forth herein shall also not apply to (A) transfers of any shares of Class A Common Stock of Buyer acquired in the PIPE Financing, or (B) transactions relating to Class A Common Stock of Buyer or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Class A Common Stock of Buyer acquired in open market transactions after the effective time of the Merger. The Holder shall be permitted to enter into a trading plan established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act during the applicable Lock-up Period so long as no transfers or other dispositions of the Holder’s Lock-up Shares in contravention of this Section 1 are effected prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period.

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Aldel Financial Inc.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco Purchaser (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Purchaser will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoPurchaser’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoPurchaser’s transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means (i) with respect to the Second Release Lock-up SharesShares as specified on the signature page hereto, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve ninety (1290) months days thereafter; and (ii) with respect to the Final Release Lock-up Shares as specified on the signature page hereto, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is one hundred eighty (180) days thereafter. The For the avoidance of doubt, the restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to the First Release Lock-up Shares as specified on the signature page hereto. In addition, the restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (Rodgers Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it will not (i) offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), (ii) enter into a transaction that would have the same effecteffect as the transactions described in clause (i), or (iii) enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, (iv) publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, disposition of any Lock-Up Shares or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangementarrangement with respect to any Lock-Up Shares, or (v) engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco Parent (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”). (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Parent will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which that may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify HoldcoParent’s transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the HoldcoParent’s transfer agent to not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. Promptly following the expiration of the Lock-Up Period (but in no event later than one Business Day following such expiration), Parent shall remove and reverse all such stop orders and transfer agent instructions. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on at the Closing Date Effective Time and ending on the date that is twelve (12) six months thereafterafter the date on which the Effective Time occurs. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:

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Samples: Lock Up Agreement (99 Acquisition Group Inc.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)Nauticus. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco Nauticus will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s Nauticus’ transfer agent in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s Nauticus’ transfer agent not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect the period that ends 180 days after the closing date of the Transaction; provided, that, in the event Nauticus completes a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that results in all of Nauticus’ stockholders having the right to exchange their shares for common stock, cash, securities or other property, then the Lock-up Shares, Up Shares shall be released from the period commencing on restrictions set forth herein to the Closing Date and ending on the date that is twelve (12) months thereafterextent necessary to allow such Holder to participate in such transaction. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:: (1) transfers or distributions to the Holder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the Holder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the Holder or a member of the Holder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the Holder; (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; or (5) transfers or distributions of, or other transactions involving, securities other than the Lock-up Shares (including, without limitation, securities acquired in the Transaction Financing or in open market transactions); provided, no transfer hereunder shall be valid or effective unless such transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as if she were an original party hereto.

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Samples: Large Stockholder Lock Up Agreement (Nauticus Robotics, Inc.)

Lock-Up. (a) During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the each Holder irrevocably agrees that it that, without the prior written consent of PubCo, it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge pledge, assign, lend, offer, donate, hypothecate or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the Lock-up Shares (as defined below), enter into a transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such Lock-up Shares, whether any of these transactions are such transaction is to be settled by delivery of any such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement, or engage in any Short Sales (as defined below) with respect to any security of Holdco (these actions, collectively, “Transfer”)the Lock-Up Shares. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdco PubCo will (i) place an irrevocable stop order on all Lock-up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify Holdco’s its transfer agent (or its successor) in writing of the stop order and the restrictions on such Lock-up Shares under this Agreement and direct the Holdco’s its transfer agent (or its successor) not to process any attempts by the any Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-up Shares, except in compliance with this Agreement. (c) For purposes hereof, “Short Sales” include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges, forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-US U.S. broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. (d) For purpose of this Agreement, the “Lock-up Period” means with respect to the Lock-up Shares, the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the earlier of (i) the 180-day anniversary of the date that is twelve of the Closing, (12ii) months thereafter. The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to:the date on which the closing price of the PubCo Ordinary Shares has equaled or exceeded $12.50 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share dividends, reorganizations and recapitalizations) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing after the Closing, and (iii) subsequent to the Closing, the date on which PubCo consummates a Change of Control (as defined below).

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Samples: Merger Agreement (Bayview Acquisition Corp)