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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") dated as of October 1, 2002 (the "Effective Date") is entered by and between , an individual residing at , Utah ("Executive"), and Weider Nutrition Group, Inc., a Utah corporation with offices located at 2002 South 5070 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104 (the "Company").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Executive is a senior executive of the Company and has made and is expected to continue to make major contributions to the short and long term profitability, growth and financial strength of the Company;
WHEREAS, the Company has entered into employment-related agreements with Executive, including a Change in Control Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Company has made certain changes to its long-term compensation programs for executives, which affect Executives employment-related agreements;
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive desire to amend and restate the employment-related agreements into this Agreement, thereby preserving the present and future continuity of management and providing additional inducement for the Executive to continue to remain in the employ of the Company.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in exchange for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and Executive agree as follows:
1. Certain Defined Terms. In addition to terms defined elsewhere herein, the following terms have the following meanings when used in this Agreement with initial capital letters:
(a) "Affiliate" shall mean a domestic or foreign business entity controlled by, controlling, under common control with, or in a joint venture with, the applicable person or entity.
(b) "Board" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.
(c) "Cause" shall mean Executive's:
(i) Gross, fraudulent or willful misconduct of Executive at any time during Executive's employment by the Company, or any such misconduct during any prior period of employment in an executive capacity with any person or entity if not disclosed to the Company in writing prior to the execution hereof;
(ii) Substantial and willful failure to perform specific and lawful directives of the Board or a superior;
(iii) Willful and knowing violation of any rules or regulations of any governmental or regulatory body, which is materially injurious to the financial condition of the Company;
(iv) Conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or fraud during Executive's employment with the Company;
(v) Drug, alcohol or substance abuse; or
(vi) Material breach of the terms of this Agreement which is not corrected after notice and a reasonable cure period not to exceed 15 days.
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Weider Nutrition International, Inc. – s employment with the Company for any reason.
(h) "Weider Group" shall mean Weider Heath and Fitness, a Nevada corporation (or its successor) and its Affiliates.
(i) "WNI" shall mean Weider Nutrition International, Inc. , a Delaware corporation and the parent of the Company.
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2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from the Effective Date through September 30, 2005 _____________
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Weider Nutrition
As referenced in this Agreement:
Weider Nutrition International, Inc. – s employment with the Company for any reason.
(h) "Weider Group" shall mean Weider Heath and Fitness, a Nevada corporation (or its successor) and its Affiliates.
(i) "WNI" shall mean Weider Nutrition International, Inc. , a Delaware corporation and the parent of the Company.
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2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from the Effective Date through September 30, 2005 _____________
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Change in Control Agreement
Change in Control Agreement (47K)
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CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is made by and between Gardenburger, Inc., an Oregon corporation (the Company) and Scott C. Wallace (Employee).
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company considers it essential to the best interests of the Company to foster the continued employment of key management personnel including Employee; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into an employment agreement (the Employment Agreement) on January 15, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company wishes to insure that Employee is focused on and motivated by the desire to obtain maximum value for the Company in the event of a sale or acquisition;
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that, as is the case with many publicly-held corporations, the possibility of a Change in Control exists and that it is in the best interests of the Company to enter into this Agreement to minimize any distraction to Employee in the performance of his duties to the Company in the face of a potential Change in Control; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that any benefits payable to Employee in connection with a Change in Control should be conditioned on Employees agreement (as specified in this Agreement) to provide services to the Company and its successor in the period immediately following a Change in Control transaction, to be available to provide consulting services to the Companys successor, and to refrain from competing with the Company or its successor during the period specified in this agreement following the Change in Control;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the Company and Employee hereby agree as follows:
1. Effect on Employment Agreement. The Employment Agreement remains in full force and effect except (a) as expressly provided in a Supplement to Employment Agreement in the form attached to this Agreement as Appendix 1, and (b) to the extent expressly or necessarily modified by provisions of this Agreement.
2. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the date last signed and shall continue in effect through December 31, 2004; provided, however, that if a Change in Control shall have occurred during the term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in effect for a period of nine (9) months beyond the day in which such Change in Control occurred. This Agreement shall automatically terminate nine (9) months after a Change in Control unless expressly extended by the Board of Directors.
3. Limitation of Agreement to Change in Control. The payments and benefits under this Agreement are intended to compensate Employee for services and refraining from competition during the period following a termination as a result of or in connection with a Change in Control. If Employee is terminated before a Change in Control and for reasons unrelated to the Change in Control, any payments or benefits will be determined by the Employment Agreement.
4. Definitions
4.1 Change in Control. For the purpose of this Agreement, a Change in Control shall mean:
(a) The acquisition by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) (a Person) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 50% or more of either (i) the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the Outstanding Company Common Stock) or (ii) the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the Outstanding Company Voting Securities); provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control: (w) any acquisition directly from the Company (excluding an acquisition by virtue of the exercise of a conversion privilege, other than a conversion privilege in existence as of the date of this agreement), (x) any acquisition by the Company, (y) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any corporation controlled by the Company, or (z) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a reorganization, merger or consolidation, if, following such reorganization, merger or consolidation, the conditions described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of subsection (c) of this Section 4.1 are satisfied; or
(b) Individuals who, as of the date of this Agreement, constitute the Board (the Incumbent Board) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a director subsequent to the date of this Agreement whose election, or nomination for election by the Companys shareholders was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual was a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office as a director of the Company occurs as a result of either an actual or a threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act) or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Board; or
(c) Approval by the shareholders of the Company of a reorganization, merger or consolidation, in each case, unless, following such reorganization, merger or consolidation, (i) more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or consolidation and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation in substantially the same proportions, as
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Gardenburger, Inc –
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EXHIBIT 10.8
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is made by and between Gardenburger, Inc ., an Oregon corporation (the Company) and Scott C. Wallace (Employee).
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company considers it essential to the best interests of the Company to _____________
Gardenburger, Inc – receipt or the expiration of seven (7) business days after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses:
To the Company:
Gardenburger, Inc .
1411 SW Morrison St., Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205
Fax Number: 503-205-1576
Attn: Director, Human Resources
To Employee:
Scott C. Wallace
At the last address and fax _____________
GARDENBURGER, INC – WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed on its behalf by its duly authorized officers, and Employee has set his hand, as of the date last signed.
GARDENBURGER, INC .
/s/ Scott C. Wallace
By:
/s/ Lorraine Crawford
Scott C. Wallace
Lorraine Crawford
Employee
Title:
Vice President, Finance
Date:
April 30, 2003
Date:
April 30, 2003
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APPENDIX 8. _____________
GARDENBURGER, INC – Vice President, Finance
Date:
April 30, 2003
Date:
April 30, 2003
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APPENDIX 8.2
Form of
NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of [DATE], by and between GARDENBURGER, INC ., an Oregon corporation (the Company) and SCOTT C. WALLACE (Executive). In consideration of the mutual covenants and the other terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the parties _____________
GARDENBURGER, INC – confirmation as a judgment (with respect to attorney fees incurred in such confirmation proceedings).
The parties have executed this Noncompete Agreement as of the date stated above.
Scott C. Wallace
GARDENBURGER, INC .
By:
Lorraine Crawford
Vice President, Finance
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APPENDIX 10
Form of
SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
THIS Separation Agreement and Release (this Agreement) is made and entered into this day _____________
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Schedule of Change in Control Agreements
Schedule of Change in Control Agreements (1K)
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Change in Control Agreement
Change in Control Agreement (43K)
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CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT dated as of (this "Agreement"), is made by
and between The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation having its
principal offices at 58 South Service Road, Melville, NY 11747 (the "Company"),
and [ ] (the "Executive").
WHEREAS, the Company considers it essential to the best interest of its
shareholders to foster the continued employment of key executive management
personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the " . . .
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Hain Celestial
As referenced in this Change in Control Agreement:
Hain Celestial Group, Inc – hainex1.txt
{DESCRIPTION}FORM OF CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
{TEXT}
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT dated as of (this "Agreement"), is made by
and between The Hain Celestial Group, Inc ., a Delaware corporation having its
principal offices at 58 South Service Road, Melville, NY 11747 (the "Company"),
and [ ] (the "Executive").
WHEREAS, the Company considers it essential to the best _____________
Hain Celestial Group, Inc – of the Company) of
all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or (b) a complete
liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
1.4 "Company" shall mean The Hain Celestial Group, Inc . and any successor
to its business and/or assets which assumes (either expressly, by operation of
law or otherwise) and/or agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of _____________
Hain Celestial Group, Inc – furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that
notice of change of address shall be effective only upon actual receipt:
To the Company:
Irwin D. Simon
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc .
58 South Service Road
Melville, New York 11747
Attention: Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
With a copy to:
Roger Meltzer, Esq.
Cahill, Gordon & Reindel LLP
80 _____________
HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC – regard to the
conflicts of law provisions thereof.
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{PAGE}
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first written above.
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC .
By:
----------------------------------
Name: Irwin D. Simon
Title: President &
Chief Executive
Officer
[EXECUTIVE]
By:
----------------------------------
Name:
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{/TEXT}
{/DOCUMENT} _____________
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As referenced in this Change in Control Agreement:
Cahill, Gordon & Reindel – Simon
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
58 South Service Road
Melville, New York 11747
Attention: Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
With a copy to:
Roger Meltzer, Esq.
Cahill, Gordon & Reindel LLP
80 Pine Street
New York, New York 10005
To the Executive:
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
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{PAGE}
8. Miscellaneous. No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived or
discharged unless such waiver, _____________
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CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT dated as of _________, 2000
(this "Agreement"), is made by and between The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., a
Delaware corporation having its principal offices at 50 Charles Lindbergh
Boulevard, Uniondale, New York 11553 (the "Company"), and [Executive Name],
[Executive Title] (the "Executive").
WHEREAS, the Company considers it essential to the best
interests of its shareholders to foster the continued . . .
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Hain Celestial Group, Inc – CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
{TEXT}
Exhibit 10.1
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT dated as of _________, 2000
(this "Agreement"), is made by and between The Hain Celestial Group, Inc ., a
Delaware corporation having its principal offices at 50 Charles Lindbergh
Boulevard, Uniondale, New York 11553 (the "Company"), and [Executive Name],
[Executive Title] (the "Executive").
WHEREAS, the Company considers _____________
Hain Celestial Group, Inc – of the
Company) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or
(b) a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
1.5 "Company" shall mean The Hain Celestial Group, Inc . and
any successor to its business and/or assets which assumes (either expressly, by
operation of law or otherwise) and/or agrees to perform this Agreement by
operation of _____________
Hain Celestial Group, Inc – furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except
that notice of change of address shall be effective only upon actual receipt:
To the Company:
Irwin D. Simon
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc .
50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Uniondale, New York 11553
Attention: Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
With a copy to:
Roger Meltzer, Esq.
Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
80 Pine _____________
HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC – regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
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{PAGE}
Agreement as of the date and year first written above.
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC .
By: /s/Irwin D. Simon
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Name: Irwin D. Simon
Title: President & Chief Executive
Officer
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{PAGE}
{/TEXT}
{/DOCUMENT} _____________
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As referenced in this Change in Control Agreement:
Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
– Simon
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Uniondale, New York 11553
Attention: Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
With a copy to:
Roger Meltzer, Esq.
Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
80 Pine Street
New York, New York 10005
To the Executive:
[Executive Name]
Address
8. Miscellaneous. No provision of this Agreement may
be modified, waived or discharged unless such _____________
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Change in Control Agreement (47K)
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CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (the �Agreement�) is made by and between Gardenburger, Inc., an Oregon corporation (the �Company�) and Scott C. Wallace (�Employee�).
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company considers it essential to the best interests of the Company to foster the continued employment of key management personnel including Employee; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into an employment agreement (the �Employment Agreement�) on January 15, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company wishes to insure that Employee is . . .
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Gardenburger
As referenced in this Change in Control Agreement:
Gardenburger, Inc –
EX-10.8 6 j0430_ex10d8.htm EX-10.8
EXHIBIT 10.8
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is made by and between Gardenburger, Inc ., an Oregon corporation (the Company) and Scott C. Wallace (Employee).
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company considers it essential to the best interests of the Company to _____________
Gardenburger, Inc – receipt or the expiration of seven (7) business days after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses:
To the Company:
Gardenburger, Inc .
1411 SW Morrison St., Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205
Fax Number: 503-205-1576
Attn: Director, Human Resources
To Employee:
Scott C. Wallace
At the last address and fax _____________
GARDENBURGER, INC – WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed on its behalf by its duly authorized officers, and Employee has set his hand, as of the date last signed.
GARDENBURGER, INC .
/s/ Scott C. Wallace
By:
/s/ Lorraine Crawford
Scott C. Wallace
Lorraine Crawford
Employee
Title:
Vice President, Finance
Date:
April 30, 2003
Date:
April 30, 2003
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APPENDIX 8. _____________
GARDENBURGER, INC – Vice President, Finance
Date:
April 30, 2003
Date:
April 30, 2003
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APPENDIX 8.2
Form of
NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of [DATE], by and between GARDENBURGER, INC ., an Oregon corporation (the Company) and SCOTT C. WALLACE (Executive). In consideration of the mutual covenants and the other terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the parties _____________
GARDENBURGER, INC – confirmation as a judgment (with respect to attorney fees incurred in such confirmation proceedings).
The parties have executed this Noncompete Agreement as of the date stated above.
Scott C. Wallace
GARDENBURGER, INC .
By:
Lorraine Crawford
Vice President, Finance
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APPENDIX 10
Form of
SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
THIS Separation Agreement and Release (this Agreement) is made and entered into this day _____________
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CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT, dated October 30, 2001, is made by and between Gardenburger Inc., an Oregon corporation (the "Company") and James W. Linford ("Employee").
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company considers it essential to the best interests of the Company to foster the continued employment of key management personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that, as is the case with many . . .
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Gardenburger
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EXHIBIT 10.2
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT, dated October 30, 2001, is made by and between Gardenburger Inc ., an Oregon corporation (the "Company") and James W. Linford ("Employee").
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company considers it essential to the best interests of the Company to _____________
Gardenburger, Inc – receipt or the expiration of seven (7) business days after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses:
To the Company:
Gardenburger, Inc .
1411 SW Morrison St., Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205
Fax Number: 503-205-1576
Attn: Director, Human Resources
To Employee:
James W. Linford
At the last address and fax _____________
GARDENBURGER, INC – Agreement to be executed on its behalf by its duly authorized officers, and Employee has set his or her hand, as of the date first written above.
JAMES W. LINFORD
GARDENBURGER, INC .
/s/ James W. Linford
By: /s/ Scott C. Wallace
Date: January 7, 2002
Title: President and CEO
Date: January 3, 2002
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EXHIBIT 10.2
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
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CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT, dated October 30, 2001, is made by and between Gardenburger Inc., an Oregon corporation (the "Company") and Lorraine A. Crawford ("Employee").
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company considers it essential to the best interests of the Company to foster the continued employment of key management personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that, as is the case with . . .
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Gardenburger
As referenced in this Change in Control Agreement:
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EXHIBIT 10.3
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT, dated October 30, 2001, is made by and between Gardenburger Inc ., an Oregon corporation (the "Company") and Lorraine A. Crawford ("Employee").
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company considers it essential to the best interests of the Company to _____________
Gardenburger, Inc – receipt or the expiration of seven (7) business days after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses:
To the Company:
Gardenburger, Inc .
1411 SW Morrison St., Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205
Fax Number: 503-205-1576
Attn: Director, Human Resources
To Employee:
Lorraine A. Crawford
At the last address and fax _____________
GARDENBURGER, INC – Agreement to be executed on its behalf by its duly authorized officers, and Employee has set his or her hand, as of the date first written above.
LORRAINE A. CRAWFORD
GARDENBURGER, INC .
By:
Date
Title: President and CEO
Date: January 3, 2002
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CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
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