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Stonegate Non-Disclosure Agreement

Stonegate Non-Disclosure Agreement

1. In consideration of the information furnished and presented to me by Stonegate Capital Markets, Inc. (“Advisor”) regarding the company identified in the “Company Name” field below (the “Company”) in connection with a potential growth-capital raise, sale of a controlling interest, or both (the “Proposed Transaction”), I agree that the information, and the fact that the Company is considering the Proposed Transaction, are confidential and that the information obtained will be used solely for purposes of evaluating or pursuing the Proposed Transaction involving the Company. Unless we agree otherwise in writing, I will not disclose that the Company is considering the Proposed Transaction or reveal any information obtained about the Company for one (1) year from the date that the information is provided to me. I will not share any information with anyone other than my attorney, accountant, banks or other financing sources, immediate family, investment committee members, partners, affiliates, and employees of my company (if any) who are directly participating in the evaluation of this information for the sole purpose of evaluating or pursuing the Proposed Transaction involving the Company on my behalf, and I will ensure that such persons maintain the confidentiality of the information.

2. Confidential Information shall include information relating to non-public, confidential and proprietary operations, properties, personnel, financial information, materials, products, technology, computer programs, manuals, business plans, software, marketing plans, and other information disclosed or submitted, orally, in writing, or by any other media, to the Undersigned by the Company. The Undersigned agrees that the Confidential Information is to be considered confidential and proprietary to the Company, and the Undersigned shall hold the same in confidence and shall not use the Confidential Information other than for purposes of evaluating or pursuing the Proposed Transaction involving the Company.

3. The parties agree that information shall not be deemed to be confidential or proprietary and the Undersigned shall have no obligation with respect to information which:

a. is or becomes publicly known through no neglect or wrongful act of the Undersigned; or

b. is required to be disclosed by any order of a governmental agency, legislative body or court of competent jurisdiction.

4. I understand that the Advisor has an engagement agreement or other contract with the Company and/or its owners with respect to the Proposed Transaction, which provides for payment of a fee or other compensation to the Advisor, and I agree not to interfere in any way with the Advisor’s right to such fee or compensation in connection with the Proposed Transaction. I agree that I will not contact the Company, its owners, management, or employees directly unless given prior permission by Advisor and will keep Advisor informed of any potential progress in evaluating or pursuing the Proposed Transaction involving the Company. I acknowledge that the Advisor does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of information about the Company; any such representations or warranties will be made, if at all, in definitive agreements among the Company, its owners, and the prospective investor, lender, or buyer, as applicable. I agree that the Advisor assumes no liability for information about the Company.

5. If you do not pursue the Proposed Transaction, you will delete all copies of information that are provided about the Company.

6. Please fill out the information below. This Agreement applies only to the Company identified in the “Company Covered by this Agreement” field below. The Company and/or its owners have requested that confidential information be shared only with qualified prospective investors, lenders, or buyers.

Agreed and Accepted By:

Stonegate Capital Markets, Inc.

Scott Griffith

Scott Griffith

CEO

Date: September 15, 2026

Buyer Information

Acceptance & Signature

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AN TRAN SHELMIRE

Research Analyst

SAVANNAH BEAVER

TOM BAKER

Senior Advisor, IR & Communications

Tom is the CEO and cofounder of Reportable, a corporate communications and competitive intelligence software and service. Reportable is helping companies across all industries ranging from top venture-backed startups to publicly traded Fortune 500 companies. Tom has more than 20 years of experience working in corporate communications and investor relations for biotech and medical device companies. Tom graduated UCSD with a B.S. in Pharmacological Chemistry. An avid surfer, Tom grew up in San Diego and currently lives in the Boston area with his wife Melissa and 3 young boys.

LOUISE SHELMIRE

Compliance Advisor

Louise has been employed at Stonegate Capital Markets since 2018 as an independent contractor for compliance functions. Louise was previously with Tradestar Investments and Stockcross Financial Services. She has served as a Sales manager and Compliance Principal. Louise graduated with a BA from Louisiana State University. She currently holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 24, 53, 4, 65 and 9/10 licenses and is currently on a roster available to serve as a FINRA arbitrator.

TABER WETZ

M&A Due Diligence

Taber is a seasoned finance executive with relevant experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and system implementations. He specializes in helping small and midsize companies grow by developing actionable recommendations for operational improvement. Taber has held senior roles such as CFO and COO for public companies ranging from $1 million to $100 million, and President of a merchant bank that raised over $75 million for an alternative energy startup. He earned his BS in Finance/Accounting from Oklahoma State University. Additionally, Taber has led four reverse mergers into public markets, developed and raised over $75 million in seasoned offerings, and successfully implemented POS and accounting systems for multiple companies. His expertise includes financial planning, risk management, and business development, driving significant growth and operational efficiency.

CHRIS GAUVIN

M&A Due Diligence

Chris is a strategic finance executive with extensive experience in accounting, finance, information systems, and strategy. He specializes in helping small and medium-sized companies grow by clarifying strategic vision and creating scalable processes. Chris has held senior roles such as Divisional CFO for a $200 million P&L, VP of Finance at a healthcare startup, and Director of M&A for a $1.5 billion public entity. He earned his Master of Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin and a BBA from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Chris has led financial planning models for companies scaling rapidly, managed over 250 business valuation and due diligence transactions, and spearheaded strategic planning processes for entities with revenues exceeding $1 billion.

PAUL WHITLEY

Strategic Advisor, Stonegate Inc.

Managing Member CFO / COO / CRO
C‐Suite Support Inc.

Paul is a strategic Fractional CFO and Transformational Technology Leader. He joined Stonegate Capital Partners in 2024. His primary responsibilities include driving business growth through financial, operational, and digital transformation initiatives, as well as implementing quality of earnings assessments, preparing Confidential Information Memorandums (CIM), and providing valuation methodologies. Paul previously held senior roles in various high-profile companies, including Senior VP at a $2 billion hedge fund and CFO/COO at a $180 million public company. He earned his MBA in Internet Technology and E-Commerce from the University of Dallas and a BBA in Finance/Accounting from the University of North Texas. Paul is also known for his extensive experience in growing and sustaining shareholder value, system implementations, and mergers and acquisitions.

BOLTON CORWIN

Analyst, M&A Group

Bolton joined Stonegate in 2024. He attended the University of Oklahoma and studied in the school of Business. Bolton works with the Stonegate’s M&A group, interacting with private equity firms and family offices on Stonegate’s buy-side and sell-side transactional business.

NOAH WANJA

Associate, Institutional Sales

Noah is an associate on the institutional sales desk. He joined Stonegate in 2026. He graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship/Corporate Innovation.

Maximus Alexander-Nino

Analyst, Equity Research

Maximus joined our equity research group in 2026. Prior to Stonegate, he was an analyst at Raymond James and served six years in the Florida Army National Guard. Maximus graduated from the University of South Florida with a BS in Finance. He holds the SIE and Series 99 licenses, has passed Level I of the CFA Program, and plans to continue pursuing the CFA designation.

William Stetson

Associate, Institutional Sales

Will is an associate on the institutional sales desk. He joined Stonegate in 2026. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in finance. Before joining Stonegate, he interned at Compass Group USA and played College Football at Kenyon College.

LAURA ENGEL, CPA

Senior Advisor,
Research

Laura joined Stonegate in 2011. Her background spans over 20 years in financial services, having held diverse roles in public and private accounting, consulting, and executive leadership. She has broad industry experience within the healthcare, medical technology, and private equity sectors among others, partnering with high-growth organizations as a senior financial officer and consultant. She graduated from the University of Virginia and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

QUENTIN HARRAH

VP, Institutional Sales

Quentin is a Vice President. He joined Stonegate in 2021. He graduated from Louisiana State University with degrees in marketing and professional sales.

JUSTIN MARTIN

Managing Director,
Institutional Sales & ESG Advisory

Justin is a managing director and helps lead the institutional sales effort. He also advises issuers on ESG rating policies and best practices. He joined Stonegate in 2012 and graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Justin is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets, Inc. and currently holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses.

ZACH AMREIN

Head of
Business Development, CCO & CFO

Zach is the Head of business development, Chief Compliance Officer, and our CFO. He joined Stonegate in 2016. He formerly worked in Finance at Legacy Housing. He graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in Finance and Accounting. Zach is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets, Inc. and currently holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 27 licenses. 

DAVE STORMS, CFA

Director of Research
Stonegate Capital Partners

Dave joined Stonegate in 2022. He was most recently an equity research analyst at Goldman Sachs. He was formerly a Senior investment analyst at Beneficial Financial Group, an analyst at Valuation Research Corporation, and an investment analyst with The Board of Pensions (PCUSA) focused on public equities. He started his career at Vanguard after receiving his undergraduate degree from Rowan University and a Masters in investment management from Temple University. David is licensed with Stonegate Capital Partners and currently holds FINRA Series SIE, 7, 87.

PRESTON GRAHAM

Partner
Stonegate Capital Partners

Preston joined Stonegate in 2010. His primary responsibilities include managing the sales desk, overseeing our institutional outreach effort, and advising clients on capital markets strategy. He graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in finance. Preston is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets, Inc. and currently holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 79, and 99 licenses.

JESSE SHELMIRE

Co-CEO, Partner
Stonegate Capital Partners

Jesse is Co-CEO/Partner of Stonegate Capital Partners/Stonegate Capital Markets(Member FINRA/SIPC), and a Co-Founder of Stonegate Healthcare Partners. Jesse spent the first decade of his investment career in 1981 at Smith Barney in retail sales and then later at Jefferies in institutional sales. In the mid-90’s, Jesse was the Managing Director of Investment Banking for First London Securities where he managed public and private transactions. In 1999, Jesse joined Stonegate where he’s managed ~100 transactions and currently provides advisory services for both public and private companies with a focus on healthcare. Jesse received his Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1979 from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Jesse is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets and currently holds FINRA Series 7,24, 63, 79, 99 licenses.

SCOTT GRIFFITH

Co-CEO, Partner
Stonegate Capital Partners

Scott joined Stonegate in 1992 and is a co-owner of Stonegate. Prior to joining Stonegate, Scott was a Vice-President at Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette from 1980 to 1988 and a Vice-President at Smith Barney from 1988 to 1992. He received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University in 1979. Scott is licensed with Stonegate Capital Markets and currently holds FINRA Series 7, 14, 24, 63, 79, 99 licenses.