Consulting Agreement

This Consulting Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of August 17, 2024 (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC"), a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of England and Wales, with its principal office located at 1 Embankment Place, London, WC2N 6RH, United Kingdom,

AND

Julia Rudy ("Consultant"), an individual residing at 456 Park Avenue, London, UK.

1. Engagement of Services
PwC hereby engages Consultant, and Consultant agrees to provide accounting consulting services (the "Services") to PwC in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2. Scope of Services
Consultant shall provide the following Services:

Advising on financial reporting standards and compliance.
Assisting with internal audits and risk assessments.
Providing guidance on tax planning and strategy.
Supporting PwC’s clients with mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring.
3. Term
The term of this Agreement shall commence on August 24, 2024, and shall continue until February 24, 2025, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 8 of this Agreement.

4. Compensation
PwC shall pay Consultant a fee of £6,000 per month for the Services provided under this Agreement. Payment shall be made within 30 days of receiving an invoice from Consultant.

5. Independent Contractor
Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of PwC. Consultant shall have no authority to bind PwC in any manner.

6. Confidentiality
Consultant agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all non-public, proprietary information disclosed by PwC during the course of this engagement. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

7. Ownership of Work Product
All work product, reports, and materials developed by Consultant in connection with the Services shall be the sole property of PwC. Consultant agrees to assign all rights, title, and interest in such work product to PwC.

8. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon 30 days written notice to the other party. PwC may terminate this Agreement immediately if Consultant breaches any material term of this Agreement.

9. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, or understandings of any kind.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Consulting Agreement as of the Effective Date.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Name: Mark Ford
Title: Partner
By: M.Ford

Consultant
Name: Julia Rudy
Title: Accounting Consultant
By:
