Scientific & Technical Instruments

SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT

This SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (�Agreement�) is effective as of [date], between NEWPORT CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation (the �Company�), and [Name] (the �Executive�).

WHEREAS, the Company�s Board of Directors has determined that it is appropriate to reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of members of the Company�s management, including the Executive, to their assigned duties without distraction in potentially disturbing circumstances arising from the possibility of a change in control of the Company;  . . .

SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT

This SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (�Agreement�) is effective as of January 1, 2004, between NEWPORT CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation (the �Company�), and Robert G. Deuster (the �Executive�).

WHEREAS, the Company�s Board of Directors has determined that it is appropriate to reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of members of the Company�s management, including the Executive, to their assigned duties without distraction in potentially disturbing circumstances arising from the possibility of a change in  . . .

SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT

This SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (�Agreement�) is effective as of January 1, 2004, between NEWPORT CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation (the �Company�), and Robert J. Phillippy (the �Executive�).

WHEREAS, the Company�s Board of Directors has determined that it is appropriate to reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of members of the Company�s management, including the Executive, to their assigned duties without distraction in potentially disturbing circumstances arising from the possibility of a change in  . . .