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Prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement (i) MergeCo has entered into a Business Combination Agreement dated as of November 29, 2022 (as the same may be amended, restated or amended and restated from time to time in accordance
with its terms, the “Business Combination Agreement”) and (ii) MergeCo has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed, dated as of November 30, 2022 (as the same may be amended, restated or amended and restated from time to time in
accordance with its terms, the “Scheme Implementation Deed”).
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The Holder is the record and/or beneficial owner of ordinary shares in the capital of the MergeCo (“MergeCo Shares”), or securities exchangeable or convertible into MergeCo Shares, and in connection with the Scheme and as Scheme
Consideration, such Holder is expected to be issued MergeCo Shares, or securities exchangeable or convertible into MergeCo Shares, in connection with the consummation of the transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement and the
Scheme Implementation Deed.
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As a condition of, and as a material inducement for MergeCo to enter into and consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the Scheme Implementation Deed, the Holder has agreed to execute and deliver
this Agreement.
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Lock-Up.
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During the Lock-up Period (as defined below), the Holder irrevocably agrees that it, he or she will not offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any 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 Lock-Up Shares, whether any of these transactions are
to be settled by delivery of any Lock-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 any securities of MergeCo.
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In furtherance of the foregoing, during the Lock-up Period, MergeCo will (i) place a stop order on all the Lock-Up Shares, including those which may be covered by a registration statement, and (ii) notify MergeCo’s transfer agent in
writing of the stop order and the restrictions on the Lock-Up Shares under this Agreement and direct MergeCo’s transfer agent, as applicable, not to process any attempts by the Holder to resell or transfer any Lock-Up Shares, except in
compliance with this Agreement.
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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.
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For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement restricts the ability of the Holder to exercise a right to vote attached to, or to dispose of, any MergeCo Shares.
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The “Lock-up Period” means the period beginning at the date hereof and ending on the 180th day after the Closing Date.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may, by written notice to MergeCo, transfer Lock-Up Shares in connection with (a) 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 (the “Securities Act”)) or to the estates of any of
the foregoing; (b) 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; (c) by virtue of the
laws of descent and distribution upon the death of the Holder; or (d) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; provided that in the case of
any transfer pursuant to the foregoing clauses it shall be a condition to any such transfer that the transferee/donee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement to the same extent as if the transferee/donee were a party hereto.
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Representations and Warranties. Each of the parties hereto hereby represents and warrants to each other party hereto that as of the date such party executes this Agreement:
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Existence; Authority; Enforceability. Such party has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out its obligations hereunder. Such party who is not an individual is duly organized and validly existing under
the laws of its respective jurisdiction of organization, and the execution of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, have been authorized by all necessary action, and no other act or proceeding on its
part is necessary to authorize the execution of this Agreement or the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed by it and constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligations,
enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.
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Absence of Conflicts. The execution and delivery by such party of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder does not and will not (i) conflict with, or result in the breach of any material provision of the
constitutive documents of such party who is not an individual, (ii) result in any violation, breach, conflict, default or event of default (or an event which with notice, lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default or event of
default), or give rise to any right of acceleration or termination or any additional payment obligation, under the terms of any material contract, agreement or permit to which such party is a party or by which such party’s assets or
operations are bound or affected or (iii) violate any law applicable to such party.
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Consents. Other than any consents which have already been obtained, no consent, waiver, approval, authorization, exemption, registration, license or declaration is required to be made or obtained by such party in connection with (i)
the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or (ii) the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated herein.
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Lock-Up Shares. The Holder, upon the date that the Lock-Up Period commences beneficially owns [●] Lock-up Shares.
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Exceptions. During the Lock-up Period, with the prior approval of the MergeCo board of directors, the Holder may transfer any of its Lock-Up Shares to fund the liability associated with any tax, duty, levy, fee, penalty or charge
imposed by any governmental authority on the Holder in connection with any securities issued under any executive or employee incentive plan of MergeCo.
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Notices to MergeCo:
Carbon Revolution Limited
75 Pigdons Road,
Warn Ponds
VIC 3126 Australia
Attention: David Nock
E-mail: david.nock@carbonrev.com
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with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Attention: Jocelyn M. Arel
E-mail: jarel@goodwinlaw.com
and
Goodwin Procter LLP
620 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Attention: Jeffrey Letalien
E-mail: jletalien@goodwinlaw.com
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CARBON REVOLUTION PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
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