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1008-00008 · Lumos Analytics Inc · Closing
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[sheet: Closing Checklist]

Item No.CategoryDescription of Deliverable / ActionResponsible PartyTarget DateDate CompletedStatusNotes / Comments
1Transaction AgreementsAgreement and Plan of Merger among Lumos Analytics Inc., Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLC, Prismyx Data Solutions LLC, Jonah Eberhardt, and Talia Messina — Execution Version dated April 3, 2024Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Cartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-04-032024-04-03CompleteFully executed by all parties. Forward merger under DLLCA § 18-209. Aggregate deal value $15,000,000.
2Transaction AgreementsEscrow Agreement among Lumos Analytics Inc., Jonah Eberhardt, Talia Messina, and Fenwick Escrow Services LLC (Escrow Officer: Dana Whitford) — $4,500,000 indemnification escrow fundCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Fenwick Escrow Services LLC2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteExecuted at closing. Escrow release date: November 27, 2025 (18 months post-closing). Escrow admin fee: $3,500/yr. Deposited at Fenwick Escrow Services LLC, 3 Park Plaza, Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92614.
3Transaction AgreementsEmployment Agreement — Jonah Eberhardt (VP, Plugin Engineering) with Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLC (as surviving entity and subsidiary of Lumos Analytics Inc.)Calderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteBase salary $275,000/yr; bonus target 25% of base; 30-month employment commitment tied to retention earnout; 24-month non-compete and non-solicitation; severance: 12 months base + COBRA.
4Transaction AgreementsEmployment Agreement — Talia Messina (VP, Data Visualization) with Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLC (as surviving entity and subsidiary of Lumos Analytics Inc.)Calderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteBase salary $260,000/yr; bonus target 25% of base; 30-month employment commitment tied to retention earnout; 24-month non-compete and non-solicitation; severance: 12 months base + COBRA.
5Government FilingsCertificate of Merger — Filing with Delaware Secretary of State under DLLCA § 18-209, effecting merger of Prismyx Data Solutions LLC with and into Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLCCalderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteFiled on Closing Date. Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLC is the surviving entity, wholly owned subsidiary of Lumos Analytics Inc. Registered agent: Capitol Registered Agents, Inc., 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
6Government FilingsHSR Act Filing DeterminationCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Bristow Farr Financial Advisory LLC2024-04-032024-04-03Complete — N/ANot required — aggregate deal value ($15,000,000) below HSR filing threshold. Determination made as of Signing Date.
7Third-Party ConsentsLinden Grove National Bank — Consent under Revolving Credit Agreement dated 2022-09-15 between Lumos Analytics Inc. and Linden Grove National Bank (permitted acquisition notice/consent)Lumos Analytics Inc. (Priya Subramaniam / Margaux Fontaine) / Calderwood & Harkness LLP2024-04-152024-04-15CompleteConsent obtained from Gregory Olshan, Relationship Manager, Linden Grove National Bank, 555 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Required under Lumos credit agreement for acquisitions. Lumos revolver capacity: $25,000,000.
8Third-Party ConsentsArdent Financial Technologies, Inc. — Change-of-control consent under Master SaaS Agreement (largest Prismyx customer; ~31% of revenue; $1,178,000 2023 ACV)Prismyx Data Solutions LLC (Jonah Eberhardt) / Cartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-05-062024-05-06CompleteConsent obtained. Change-of-control provision in Ardent Master SaaS Agreement triggered by the merger.
9Third-Party ConsentsHalcyon Capital Markets LLC — Review of Master SaaS Agreement (~18% of revenue; $684,000 2023 ACV) for change-of-control provisionsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2024-03-292024-03-29Complete — N/ANo change-of-control consent provision identified in the Halcyon agreement. No consent required.
10Third-Party ConsentsCorbin Institutional Services Corp. — Review of Master SaaS Agreement (~12% of revenue; $456,000 2023 ACV) for change-of-control provisionsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2024-03-292024-03-29Complete — N/ANo change-of-control consent provision identified in the Corbin agreement. No consent required.
11Member / Board ApprovalsPrismyx Data Solutions LLC — Written consent of members (Jonah Eberhardt, 55% / 550 units; Talia Messina, 45% / 450 units; 1,000 total outstanding membership units) approving the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated therebyCartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP (Sabrina Delvecchio)2024-05-102024-05-10CompleteUnanimous written consent of all members obtained.
12Member / Board ApprovalsLumos Analytics Inc. — Board of Directors resolution approving the acquisition of Prismyx (acquisition exceeds $5,000,000 threshold under Lumos Stockholders' Agreement, requiring board approval including at least one Ridgeline Capital designee)Margaux Fontaine, General Counsel, Lumos Analytics Inc.2024-04-032024-04-03CompleteBoard members: Desmond Calloway (CEO), Priya Subramaniam (CFO), Tobias Prumvane (Ridgeline designee), Claire Yeung (Ridgeline designee), Franklin Maeda (independent). At least one Ridgeline designee voted in favor.
13Member / Board ApprovalsLumos Analytics Inc. — Resolution of sole member of Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLC (Lumos as sole member) approving the Merger AgreementMargaux Fontaine, General Counsel, Lumos Analytics Inc.2024-04-032024-04-03CompletePrismyx Acquisition Sub LLC formed by Lumos as wholly owned Delaware LLC merger subsidiary. EIN: 93-4218560.
14Certificates — SellerOfficer's Certificate of Prismyx Data Solutions LLC (signed by Jonah Eberhardt as CEO and Managing Member) certifying accuracy of representations and warranties as of Closing Date and compliance with covenantsCartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteBring-down of representations and warranties to Closing Date.
15Certificates — SellerSecretary's/Manager's Certificate of Prismyx Data Solutions LLC — Certifying LLC Agreement, member resolutions, incumbency of officers/managersCartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteCertified copies of organizational documents and member approval attached.
16Certificates — SellerCertificate of Good Standing — Prismyx Data Solutions LLC, State of Delaware (Secretary of State)Cartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteDated within 10 business days of Closing Date. Delaware LLC organized in 2020. EIN: 86-1537842.
17Certificates — SellerFIRPTA Certificate (Certificate of Non-Foreign Status) — Jonah EberhardtCartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-05-272024-05-27Complete — N/AEberhardt is a U.S. person. FIRPTA withholding not applicable. Certificate delivered for the record.
18Certificates — SellerFIRPTA Certificate (Certificate of Non-Foreign Status) — Talia MessinaCartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-05-272024-05-27Complete — N/AMessina is a U.S. person. FIRPTA withholding not applicable. Certificate delivered for the record.
19Certificates — BuyerOfficer's Certificate of Lumos Analytics Inc. (signed by Desmond Calloway as CEO or Priya Subramaniam as CFO) certifying accuracy of Buyer's representations and warranties as of Closing Date and compliance with covenantsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteBring-down of Buyer representations and warranties to Closing Date.
20Certificates — BuyerSecretary's Certificate of Lumos Analytics Inc. — Certifying certificate of incorporation, bylaws, board resolutions, and incumbencyCalderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteIncludes board resolutions approving the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. Lumos EIN: 83-2941076.
21Certificates — BuyerCertificate of Good Standing — Lumos Analytics Inc., State of Delaware (Secretary of State)Calderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteDated within 10 business days of Closing Date. Delaware corporation founded in 2018.
22Certificates — BuyerCertificate of Good Standing — Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLC, State of Delaware (Secretary of State)Calderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteMerger Sub formed for sole purpose of effecting the forward merger. Registered agent: Capitol Registered Agents, Inc., 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
23Legal OpinionsLegal Opinion of Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Buyer's Counsel) addressed to Prismyx Data Solutions LLC, Jonah Eberhardt, and Talia Messina — Opining on due organization, authority, enforceability, and no violation of organizational documents of Lumos Analytics Inc. and Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLCCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Harrison Wexford)2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteSigned by Harrison Wexford, Responsible Partner. Delivered as condition to closing.
24Legal OpinionsLegal Opinion of Cartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP (Seller's Counsel) addressed to Lumos Analytics Inc. — Opining on due organization, authority, and enforceability of Prismyx Data Solutions LLC, and member approvalCartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP (Sabrina Delvecchio)2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteSigned by Sabrina Delvecchio, Lead Partner. CDV Matter No. 1008-00008.
25Funds Flow / PaymentFunds Flow Memorandum — Detailing wire instructions and allocation of $10,500,000 aggregate closing cash considerationCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Naomi Petersen / Ryan Kowalski)2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteSource of buyer funds: Linden Grove National Bank. Net cash to Eberhardt: $3,300,000; Net cash to Messina: $2,700,000; Escrow deposit to Fenwick Escrow: $4,500,000; Fenwick Escrow admin fee: $3,500.
26Funds Flow / PaymentWire transfer — $4,500,000 to Fenwick Escrow Services LLC indemnification escrow accountLumos Analytics Inc. (Priya Subramaniam, CFO)2024-05-272024-05-27Complete30% of aggregate deal value. Escrow is sole and exclusive remedy for indemnification claims (other than fraud). Indemnification cap: $4,500,000. Basket: $150,000 (tipping). De minimis per claim: $15,000.
27Funds Flow / PaymentWire transfer — $3,300,000 net closing cash consideration to Jonah EberhardtLumos Analytics Inc. (Priya Subramaniam, CFO)2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteEberhardt pro rata share: 55% of $6,000,000 net cash (after escrow holdback). Total closing entitlement: $5,775,000 (55% of $10,500,000); escrow entitlement: $2,475,000.
28Funds Flow / PaymentWire transfer — $2,700,000 net closing cash consideration to Talia MessinaLumos Analytics Inc. (Priya Subramaniam, CFO)2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteMessina pro rata share: 45% of $6,000,000 net cash (after escrow holdback). Total closing entitlement: $4,725,000 (45% of $10,500,000); escrow entitlement: $2,025,000.
29Funds Flow / PaymentWorking Capital — Estimated net working capital delivered; post-closing true-up to occur within 90 days of closingHaverford & Keane, CPAs (Lorraine Chow) / Lumos Analytics Inc.2024-08-25—Pending (post-closing)Target Net Working Capital: $485,000. Dollar-for-dollar adjustment above or below target, subject to $25,000 de minimis collar. Haverford & Keane engagement fee: ~$45,000.
30Intellectual PropertyConfirmation that all Prismyx IP transfers to surviving entity (Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLC) by operation of law upon effectiveness of mergerCalderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteU.S. Patent App. No. 17/842,316 (filed 2022-06-14, pending); TM 'PrismLens' Reg. No. 6,894,112; TM 'Prismyx' Reg. No. 6,701,488; TM Prismyx Prism Logo Reg. No. 6,933,201.
31Ancillary DocumentsIP Assignment confirmatory documents (if needed) for USPTO records — patent application and trademark registrationsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteConfirmatory filings to be made post-closing with USPTO as needed. IP transferred by operation of law.
32Ancillary DocumentsPayoff letters / lien releases — Confirmation that Prismyx has no outstanding indebtedness requiring payoff at closingCartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-05-272024-05-27Complete — N/ANo outstanding indebtedness identified during due diligence. No outside institutional investors in Prismyx.
33Ancillary DocumentsResignation letters of officers/managers of Prismyx Data Solutions LLC (to extent required)Cartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP2024-05-272024-05-27CompleteResignations effective as of closing; Eberhardt and Messina transitioning to new Lumos employment roles.
34Post-Closing ObligationsEarnout Period 1 — Monitor PrismLens Net New ARR milestone ($2,200,000); earnout tranche 1 payment of up to $2,250,000 if milestone metLumos Analytics Inc.2025-08-27—Pending (post-closing)Earnout Period 1: months 1–15 post-closing (ends Aug 27, 2025). Pro rata linear interpolation applies at ≥75% achievement (50% payout at 75%; 100% at 100%). Retention condition: Founder must remain employed.
35Post-Closing ObligationsEarnout Period 2 — Monitor PrismLens cumulative Net New ARR milestone ($3,500,000); earnout tranche 2 payment of up to $2,250,000 if milestone metLumos Analytics Inc.2026-11-27—Pending (post-closing)Earnout Period 2: months 16–30 post-closing (ends Nov 27, 2026). Same pro rata interpolation and retention conditions as Period 1.
36Post-Closing ObligationsEscrow Release — Release of remaining escrow balance to Sellers (subject to reserves for pending claims) on November 27, 2025 (18 months post-closing)Fenwick Escrow Services LLC (Dana Whitford)2025-11-27—Pending (post-closing)General reps survive 18 months; fundamental reps survive 36 months (through May 27, 2027). Escrow is exclusive remedy (other than fraud/special indemnities).
37Post-Closing ObligationsWorking Capital True-Up — Final determination and payment/receipt of adjustment within 90 days of Closing DateHaverford & Keane, CPAs (Lorraine Chow) / Lumos Analytics Inc. / Sellers2024-08-25—Pending (post-closing)Target NWC: $485,000. $25,000 de minimis collar. Haverford & Keane to perform review.

[sheet: Key Contacts]

Party / OrganizationContact NameTitle / RoleAddressNotes
Lumos Analytics Inc. (Buyer)Desmond CallowayCEO & Director450 Mission Street, Suite 2200, San Francisco, CA 94105Buyer signatory
Lumos Analytics Inc. (Buyer)Priya SubramaniamCFO & Director450 Mission Street, Suite 2200, San Francisco, CA 94105Authorized for wire transfers / funds flow
Lumos Analytics Inc. (Buyer)Margaux FontaineGeneral Counsel450 Mission Street, Suite 2200, San Francisco, CA 94105Primary legal contact at Buyer
Ridgeline Capital Partners, LP (Investor in Buyer)Tobias PrumvaneDirector (Ridgeline designee); Managing Partner, Ridgeline Capital Management LLC600 Lexington Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022Lumos board member; Ridgeline holds ~38% of Lumos fully diluted equity
Ridgeline Capital Partners, LP (Investor in Buyer)Claire YeungDirector (Ridgeline designee); Managing Partner, Ridgeline Capital Management LLC600 Lexington Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022Lumos board member
Lumos Analytics Inc. (Buyer)Franklin MaedaIndependent Director450 Mission Street, Suite 2200, San Francisco, CA 94105Lumos board member
Prismyx Data Solutions LLC (Target)Jonah EberhardtCo-Founder, CEO & Managing Member; post-closing: VP, Plugin Engineering1414 Walnut Street, Suite 310, Philadelphia, PA 1910255% ownership (550 / 1,000 units); Seller signatory
Prismyx Data Solutions LLC (Target)Talia MessinaCo-Founder, CTO & Member; post-closing: VP, Data Visualization1414 Walnut Street, Suite 310, Philadelphia, PA 1910245% ownership (450 / 1,000 units); Seller signatory
Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Buyer's Counsel)Harrison WexfordResponsible Partner, M&A101 California Street, Suite 4500, San Francisco, CA 94111C&H Matter No. 1008-00008
Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Buyer's Counsel)Beatrice HollowayBilling Partner, M&A101 California Street, Suite 4500, San Francisco, CA 94111
Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Buyer's Counsel)Naomi PetersenLead Associate, M&A101 California Street, Suite 4500, San Francisco, CA 94111Closing checklist lead
Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Buyer's Counsel)Ryan KowalskiWorking Associate, M&A101 California Street, Suite 4500, San Francisco, CA 94111Closing checklist support
Cartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP (Seller's Counsel)Sabrina DelvecchioLead Partner1700 Market Street, Suite 2800, Philadelphia, PA 19103CDV Matter No. 1008-00008
Cartwright, Daugherty & Voss LLP (Seller's Counsel)Marcus GreenbaumAssociate1700 Market Street, Suite 2800, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Fenwick Escrow Services LLC (Escrow Agent)Dana WhitfordEscrow Officer3 Park Plaza, Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92614Administering $4,500,000 indemnification escrow
Linden Grove National Bank (Buyer's Bank / Lender)Gregory OlshanRelationship Manager555 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Revolving Credit Agreement dated 2022-09-15; $25M capacity
Haverford & Keane, CPAs (Buyer's Accountant)Lorraine ChowEngagement Partner2001 Market Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19103Financial review / working capital true-up; fee ~$45,000
Bristow Farr Financial Advisory LLC (Financial Advisor to Buyer)Arun PadmanabhanManaging Director44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3100, San Francisco, CA 94104Advisory fee: $150,000 flat + $75,000 success fee = $225,000 total
Capitol Registered Agents, Inc. (Registered Agent — Target & Merger Sub)—Registered Agent1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801Registered agent for both Prismyx Data Solutions LLC and Prismyx Acquisition Sub LLC

[sheet: Key Dates]

DateEvent / MilestoneStatusNotes
2024-02-20Engagement letter executed — Calderwood & Harkness LLP retained by Lumos Analytics Inc.CompleteMatter No. 1008-00008
2024-03-01Non-binding LOI / Term Sheet signed by Lumos and Prismyx / FoundersComplete
2024-03-04Due diligence period commencesComplete
2024-03-29Due diligence period concludesComplete
2024-04-03Merger Agreement signed (Signing Date)CompleteExecution version dated April 3, 2024
2024-04-03HSR filing determination — not required (deal value below threshold)Complete
2024-04-15Linden Grove National Bank consent obtainedCompleteBank consent under revolving credit agreement
2024-05-06Ardent Financial Technologies, Inc. change-of-control consent obtainedCompleteLargest customer; ~31% of Prismyx revenue
2024-05-10Prismyx member approval obtained (unanimous written consent)CompleteEberhardt (55%) and Messina (45%)
2024-05-22Expected Closing Date per Merger AgreementPassedActual closing delayed to May 27, 2024
2024-05-27Actual Closing Date — Merger effective; Certificate of Merger filed with Delaware Secretary of StateCompleteAll closing deliverables completed
2024-08-25Working capital true-up deadline (90 days post-closing)PendingTarget NWC: $485,000; $25,000 collar
2025-08-27Earnout Period 1 ends (15 months post-closing)PendingPrismLens Net New ARR target: $2,200,000; tranche: up to $2,250,000
2025-11-27Escrow release date (18 months post-closing)PendingRemaining $4,500,000 escrow balance released to Sellers (subject to reserves)
2026-01-31Prismyx office lease expiration (1414 Walnut St, Philadelphia)PendingMonthly rent: $8,750
2026-11-27Earnout Period 2 ends (30 months post-closing)PendingCumulative Net New ARR target: $3,500,000; tranche: up to $2,250,000