December 13, 2022 Nolan Shenai via Aurora Operations, Inc.
Exhibit 10.18
December 13, 2022
Xxxxx Xxxxxx
via Aurora Operations, Inc.
Dear Xxxxx,
This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into between Xxxxx Xxxxxx (“you”) and Aurora Operations, Inc. (“Aurora” or “we”), effective as of the date signed below (the “Effective Date”), to confirm the terms and conditions of your employment with Xxxxxx.
1.Title/Position. You will continue to serve as Xxxxxx’s General Counsel and Secretary. You also will continue to report to Xxxxxx’s Chief Executive Officer and will perform the duties and responsibilities customary for such position and such other related duties as are lawfully assigned. By signing this Agreement, you confirm that you continue to have no contractual commitments or other legal obligations that would prohibit you from performing your duties for Xxxxxx.
2.Base Salary. Your annual base salary will be $400,000, effective as of October 31, 2022, which will be payable, less any applicable withholdings, in accordance with Aurora’s normal payroll practices. Your annual base salary will be subject to review and adjustment from time to time by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Aurora Innovation, Inc., Aurora’s parent (“Parent”), as applicable, in its sole discretion.
3.Annual Bonus. Effective for the annual bonus paid in 2023, you will be eligible to receive a target annual bonus equal to 40% of the base salary you were paid by Xxxxxx during the preceding calendar year. This bonus is payable in the sole discretion of the Committee, and will be determined based on your individual and Xxxxxx’s overall performance. It will be subject to all applicable deductions and withholdings, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you must be employed by Xxxxxx at the time the bonus is paid in order to be eligible to receive it. Your annual bonus opportunity and the applicable terms and conditions may be adjusted from time to time by the Committee, in its sole discretion.
4.Equity Awards. Your equity awards outstanding as of the Effective Date will continue in effect on their existing terms. You will continue to be eligible to receive additional equity awards pursuant to any plans or arrangements Parent may have in effect from time to time. The Committee will determine in its sole discretion whether you will be granted any such equity awards and the terms of any such award in accordance with the terms of any applicable plan or arrangement that may be in effect from time to time.
5.Employee Benefits. You will continue to be eligible to participate in the benefit plans and programs established by Xxxxxx for its employees from time to time, subject to their applicable terms and conditions, including without limitation any eligibility requirements. Xxxxxx reserves the right to modify, amend, suspend or terminate the benefit plans and programs it offers to its employees at any time.
6.Proprietary Agreement. Your acceptance of this Agreement confirms that the terms of the Property Information and Inventions Agreement you previously signed with Xxxxxx dated July 10, 2020 (the “PIIA”) still apply.
7.Indemnification Agreement. Your acceptance of this Agreement confirms that the terms of the Indemnification Agreement you previously signed with Xxxxxx dated October 27, 2022 (the “Indemnification Agreement”) still apply.
8.At-Will Employment. Aurora is an “at-will” employer. Your employment with Xxxxxx will be for no specific period of time. Your employment with Xxxxxx will be “at will,” meaning that either you or Aurora may terminate your employment at any time and for any reason, or no reason. Any contrary representations that may have been made to you are hereby superseded. This is the full and complete agreement between you and Aurora on this term. Xxxxxx may modify your job duties, title, compensation and benefits, as well as its personnel policies and procedures from time to time as necessary and in its sole discretion. However, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of Xxxxxx (other than you).
9.Miscellaneous. This Agreement, together with the PIIA, the Indemnification Agreement, and any outstanding equity awards granted to you by Aurora and the applicable award agreements thereunder, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aurora regarding the material terms and conditions of your employment, and they supersede and replace all prior negotiations, representations or agreements between you and Aurora.
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We’re thrilled for you to continue on the team!
Very truly yours,
AURORA OPERATIONS, INC.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxx
By: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Chief Executive Officer
I have read and accept this confirmatory employment letter
Signature of Employee:
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Dated: 12/13/2022
