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Exhibit 10.2

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of September 7, 2026 by and among PDS Biotechnology Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”), and the several purchasers signatory hereto (each, a “Purchaser” and collectively, the “Purchasers”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company and the Purchasers are parties to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 7, 2026 (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company has agreed to issue to the Purchasers, and the Purchasers have agreed to purchase, severally and not jointly, an aggregate of 20,875,220 shares (the “Initial Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00033 per share (the “Common Stock”), pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 70,009,736 shares of Common Stock and common warrants (the “Common Warrants” and, together with the Pre-Funded Warrants, the “Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 20,442,479 shares of Common Stock,

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Exhibit 10.3

Execution Version

OPTION TO NEGOTIATE FOR AN EXCLUSIVE LICENSE

This Option to Negotiate for an Exclusive License (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of September [_], 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between PDS Biotechnology Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and NantWorks, LLC (the “Purchaser”).  The Company and the Purchaser are each referred to herein as a “Party” and together as the “Parties.”

1.	DEFINITIONS

Whenever used in this Agreement, the following terms, whether used in the singular or the plural, shall have the meanings specified below.

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Exhibit 10.1

Execution Version

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

BY AND AMONG

PDS BIOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND

THE PURCHASERS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.	Definitions		1
2.	Purchase and Sale of Securities		5
	2.1	Purchase and Sale	5
	2.2	Closing	6

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September 4, 2026

Dear Simeon,

We are pleased to extend to you this offer of employment with Health Catalyst (“HC” or the “Company”). We are confident that your skills, experience and hard work will contribute meaningfully to the success of the Company. This offer is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this offer. This letter does not create a contract of employment for any specified term, and your employment with HC is at will. The compensation, benefits, equity and severance provisions expressly set forth in this letter are binding and will be governed by their respective terms.

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HEALTH CATALYST, INC.

2026 EMPLOYMENT INDUCEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN

Section 1.GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE PLAN; DEFINITIONS

The name of the plan is the Health Catalyst, Inc. 2026 Employment Inducement Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to encourage and enable employees of Health Catalyst, Inc. (the “Company”) and its Subsidiaries upon whose judgment, initiative and efforts the Company largely depends for the successful conduct of its business to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company. It is anticipated that providing such persons with a direct stake in the Company’s welfare will assure a closer identification of their interests with those of the Company and its stockholders, thereby stimulating their efforts on the Company’s behalf and strengthening their desire to remain with the Company or one of its Subsidiaries.

The following terms shall be defined as set forth below:

“Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

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September 4, 2026

Dear Ben,

We are pleased to extend to you this offer of continuing employment in a new role with Health Catalyst (“HC” or the “Company”). We are confident that your skills, experience and hard work will contribute meaningfully to the success of the Company. This offer is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this offer. This letter does not represent a contract or agreement for employment; and employment with HC is at will.

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Execution Version

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT (this “Guarantee”), dated as of September 3, 2026, by and among the Persons listed on the signature pages hereto under the caption “Guarantors,” any additional Persons that may become Guarantors hereunder pursuant to a duly executed joinder agreement in the form attached as Exhibit A hereto (each an “Additional Guarantor,” collectively, the “Additional Guarantors” and together with the Guarantors as of the date hereof, each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”) and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent (in such capacity and including any successors in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) for the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement referred to below).

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Exhibit 10.1

EXECUTION VERSION

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CREDIT AGREEMENT

dated as of September 3, 2026,

among

DPC HOLDINGS PLC,

as the Company,

DONCASTERS LIMITED, and

DONCASTERS INC.,

as Borrowers,

the OTHER BORROWERS from time to time party hereto,

the LENDERS from time to time party hereto

and

BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

as Administrative Agent

BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

BANK OF CHINA,

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA,

NATWEST BANK,

COMMERZBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, LONDON BRANCH and

MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.,

as Joint Lead Arrangers

and

BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

BANK OF CHINA,

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA and

NATWEST BANK,

as Joint Bookrunners

BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

as Documentation Agent

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Exhibit 10.1

INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED BY [***] IS CONFIDENTIAL AND HAS BEEN EXCLUDED PURSUANT TO ITEM 601(B)(10)(iv) OF REGULATION S-K BECAUSE IT IS BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND CUSTOMARILY AND ACTUALLY TREATED BY THE REGISTRANT AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.

OTHER TRANSACTION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

Rigetti & Co, LLC

775 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710

AND

United States Department of Commerce

1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230

CONCERNING

ADVANCED MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE U.S.

FAIN:		80NANB26T203
Award Amount:		$100,000,000
Authorities:		15 U.S.C. § 4656(c)(2)(A)
		15 U.S.C. § 4659(a)(1)
Award Date:		September 4, 2026

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SECURITIES ISSUANCE AGREEMENT

THIS SECURITIES ISSUANCE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is made as of September 8, 2026, by and between Rigetti Computing, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the United States Department of Commerce (the “Department”).

WHEREAS, the Department and Rigetti & Co, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Awardee”), are parties to that certain Other Transaction Agreement, dated September 4, 2026 (the “Award Agreement”), setting forth, among other things, certain terms and conditions pursuant to which the Department agreed to issue to the Awardee an award (the “Award”) administered pursuant to the CHIPS Act; and

WHEREAS, in order to induce the Department to enter into the Award Agreement, the Company has agreed, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, to issue to the Department such number of Shares (as defined below) set forth in Item 1 of Exhibit A.

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June 17, 2026

Keith Lane

Dear Keith:

Kiara Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company'') is pleased to offer you employment with a start date of September 1, 2026 (the "Start Date"). Your role shall be to serve as Executive Vice President, Head of Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs of the Company. This letter is intended to summarize some of the terms of your employment. We refer you to the policies, plans and practices of the Company for more details on the terms and conditions of your employment.

Your employment is considered "at will"; both you and the Company have the right to terminate your employment at any time for any reason. This letter does not constitute, and shall not be construed as, creating a contract or promise of employment for any set period of time.

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Execution Copy FAIN: 80NANB26T200 Page 1 of 51 OTHER TRANSACTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN D-Wave Quantum Inc. 2650 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 AND United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230 CONCERNING ADVANCED MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE U.S. FAIN: 80NANB26T200 Award Amount: $100,000,000 Authorities: 15 U.S.C. § 4656(c)(2)(A) 15 U.S.C. § 4659(a)(1) 15 U.S.C. § 4656(d) Award Date: September 4, 2026 Pursuant to the Authorities specified above, this Other Transaction Agreement is entered into as of the Award Date specified above, between D-Wave Quantum Inc. (the “Awardee”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (the “Department”). D-WAVE QUANTUM INC. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE By: /s/ Alan Baratz By: /s/ Bill Frauenhofer Name: Alan Baratz Name: Bill Frauenhofer Title: Director Title: Executive Director Semiconductor Innovation and Investment Certain identified information has been excluded from the exhibit because it (i) is not material and (ii) is the type that the registrant treats as private or confidential.

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