Francesca's Holdings CORP Sample Contracts
Francesca’s Holdings Corporation 9,000,000 Shares Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share Underwriting AgreementUnderwriting Agreement • January 18th, 2012 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
Contract Type FiledJanuary 18th, 2012 Company Industry JurisdictionCertain stockholders named in Schedule II hereto (the “Selling Stockholders”) of Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), propose, subject to the terms and conditions stated herein, to sell to the Underwriters named in Schedule I hereto (the “Underwriters”), for whom Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as representatives (the “Representatives”), an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Stock”) of the Company and, at the election of the Underwriters, up to 1,350,000 additional shares of Stock. The aggregate of 9,000,000 shares to be sold by the Selling Stockholders is herein called the “Firm Shares” and the aggregate of 1,350,000 additional shares to be sold by the Selling Stockholders is herein called the “Optional Shares”. The Firm Shares and the Optional Shares that the Underwriters elect to purchase pursuant to Section 2 hereof are herein collectively called the “Shares”.
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FRANCESCA’S SERVICES CORPORATIONEmployment Agreement • September 10th, 2019 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Texas
Contract Type FiledSeptember 10th, 2019 Company Industry JurisdictionSubject to the terms and conditions of this letter agreement (this “Agreement”), Francesca’s Services Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“FSC”), Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Parent”) and Francesca’s Collections, Inc., a Texas corporation (“FCI” and, collectively with FSC and Parent, the “Company”) desires to employ you as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer on the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTEmployment Agreement • May 24th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Texas
Contract Type FiledMay 24th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (as amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time, this “Agreement”‘) is made and entered into this 26th day of February 2010, by and among Francesca’s. Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Parent”). Francesca’s Collections, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Francesca’s”). and John De Meritt, an individual (the “Executive”). Parent and Francesca’s are herein collectively referred to as the “Company”.
AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of July 27, 2011 among FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS, INC., as Borrower FRANCESCA’S LLC, as Parent THE OTHER GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, as Guarantors THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO and ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as...Credit Agreement • July 29th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
Contract Type FiledJuly 29th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionThis AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of July 27, 2011, is entered into among FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS, INC., a Texas corporation (the “Borrower”), FRANCESCA’S LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Parent”), the other Guarantors (as defined below), the Lenders (as defined below), ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as administrative agent (“Royal Bank”, in such capacity, and together with its successors and permitted assigns, the “Administrative Agent”) and as collateral agent (in such capacity, and together with its successors and permitted assigns, the “Collateral Agent”) for the Secured Parties, KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as syndication agent (“KeyBank”, in such capacity the “Syndication Agent”) and as L/C Issuer (in such capacity, and together with its successors and permitted assigns, the “L/C Issuer”), ) and Royal Bank and KeyBank, as joint lead arrangers and co-bookrunners (in such capacities, “Arrangers”).
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENTNonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement • May 24th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledMay 24th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Option Agreement”) dated March 31, 2010 by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and Richard J. Emmett (the “Participant”) evidences the stock option (the “Option”) granted by the Corporation to the Participant as to the number of shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, first set forth below.
AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTEmployment Agreement • July 15th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Texas
Contract Type FiledJuly 15th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (as amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time, this “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 14th day of July 2011, by and among Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), Francesca’s Collections, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Francesca’s”), and John De Meritt, an individual (the “Executive”). Parent and Francesca’s are herein collectively referred to as the “Company”.
Form of Lock-Up Agreement Francesca’s Holdings Corporation Lock-Up AgreementLock-Up Agreement • April 16th, 2012 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • August 14th, 2019 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
Contract Type FiledAugust 14th, 2019 Company Industry JurisdictionThis CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of May 25, 2018 (as it may be amended or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), is among Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation, the other Loan Parties party hereto, the Lenders party hereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the Administrative Agent.
AMENDMENT TO SEPARATION AGREEMENTSeparation Agreement • March 28th, 2018 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores
Contract Type FiledMarch 28th, 2018 Company IndustryThis Amendment to Separation Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into between Laurie Hummel (“Ms. Hummel”) and Francesca’s Services Corporation, a Texas corporation (the “Company”), and is dated January 22, 2018, with the effective date of January 25, 2018.
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent RIGHTS AGREEMENT Dated as of August 1, 2019Rights Agreement • August 2nd, 2019 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledAugust 2nd, 2019 Company Industry JurisdictionRights Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2019 (“Agreement”), between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent (the “Rights Agent”).
FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS, INC.Employment Agreement • January 2nd, 2013 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Texas
Contract Type FiledJanuary 2nd, 2013 Company Industry JurisdictionThis letter agreement (this “Agreement”) hereby amends and restates in its entirety that certain letter agreement entered into by and between you and Francesca’s Collections, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Francesca’s”), dated as of July 14, 2011 (the “2011 Letter Agreement”). Francesca’s is the wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Parent”). Parent and Francesca’s are herein collectively referred to as the “Company.” Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company desires to provide for your continued employment on the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement is effective as of January 1, 2013 (the “Effective Date”).
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENTRestricted Stock Award Agreement • July 15th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledJuly 15th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Award Agreement”) is dated as of [ , 2011] (the “Award Date”) by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and [ ] (the “Participant”).
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENTNonqualified Stock Option Agreement • July 15th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledJuly 15th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this “Option Agreement”) dated by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and (the “Grantee”) evidences the nonqualified stock option (the “Option”) granted by the Corporation to the Grantee as to the number of shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock first set forth below.
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of August 30, 2013 among Francesca’s Collections, inc., as Borrower Francesca’s LLC, as Parent THE OTHER GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, as Guarantors THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO and Royal Bank of Canada, as...Credit Agreement • September 4th, 2013 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
Contract Type FiledSeptember 4th, 2013 Company Industry JurisdictionThis SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of August 30, 2013, is entered into among Francesca’s Collections, inc., a Texas corporation (the “Borrower”), Francesca’s llc, a Delaware limited liability company (“Parent”), the other Guarantors (as defined below), the Lenders (as defined below), Royal Bank of Canada, as administrative agent (“Royal Bank”, in such capacity, and together with its successors and permitted assigns, the “Administrative Agent”) and as collateral agent (in such capacity, and together with its successors and permitted assigns, the “Collateral Agent”) for the Secured Parties, KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as syndication agent (“KeyBank”, in such capacity the “Syndication Agent”) and as L/C Issuer (in such capacity, and together with its successors and permitted assigns, the “L/C Issuer”), ) and Royal Bank and KeyBank, as joint lead arrangers and co-bookrunners (in such capacities, “Arrangers”).
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENTNonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement • May 24th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledMay 24th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Option Agreement”) dated March 31, 2010 by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and John De Meritt (the “Participant”) evidences the stock option (the “Option”) granted by the Corporation to the Participant as to the number of shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, first set forth below.
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTDirector and Officer Indemnification Agreement • July 15th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledJuly 15th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of this [ ] day of [ ] 2011, by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [ ] (the “Indemnitee”).
TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of August 13, 2019 among FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION and its Subsidiaries Party Hereto, the Lenders Party Hereto, and TIGER FINANCE, LLC, as Administrative AgentTerm Loan Credit Agreement • August 14th, 2019 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
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June 25, 2020Credit Agreement • July 28th, 2020 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
Contract Type FiledJuly 28th, 2020 Company Industry JurisdictionRe: Credit Agreement dated as of May 25, 2018 (as amended by that certain First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of August 13, 2019 and that certain letter agreement dated as of May 1, 2020, the “Credit Agreement”), among Francesca’s Services Corporation, a Texas corporation (“FSC”), Francesca’s Collections, Inc., a Texas corporation (“FCI” and, together with FSC, the “Borrowers”), the other Loan Parties party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association (in its capacity as administrative agent, the “Administrative Agent”, in its capacity as Lender, the “Lender” and in its capacity as issuing bank, the “Issuing Bank”). Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used herein which are defined in the Credit Agreement shall have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement.
May 1, 2020 Francesca’s Collections, Inc. Houston, Texas 77080 Attention: Cindy Thomassee E-Mail: [*] Facsimile No: 713-863-0098Term Loan Credit Agreement • May 1st, 2020 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
Contract Type FiledMay 1st, 2020 Company Industry JurisdictionRe: Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of August 13, 2019 (as it may be amended or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“FHC”), the other Loan Parties party thereto, the Lenders party thereto, and Tiger Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used herein which are defined in the Credit Agreement shall have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement.
FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS, INC.Transition Agreement • August 18th, 2015 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Texas
Contract Type FiledAugust 18th, 2015 Company Industry JurisdictionThis letter agreement (this “Agreement”) hereby amends and restates in its entirety that certain letter agreement entered into by and between you and Francesca’s Collections, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), dated as of December 28, 2012 (the “Prior Letter Agreement”). In accordance with your request to depart the Company for personal reasons, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company desires to provide for your transition from employment with the Company. In consideration of the mutual covenants undertaken and releases contained in this Agreement, you and the Company acknowledge and agree as follows:
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Letter AgreementEmployment Letter Agreement • September 15th, 2020 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores
Contract Type FiledSeptember 15th, 2020 Company IndustryReference is hereby made to the Employment Letter Agreement, dated as of February 10,2020 (the “Agreement”), by and among Francesca's Services Corporation, a Texas corporation (“FSC”), Francesca's Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), Francesca's Collections, Inc., a Texas corporation (“FCI” and, collectively with FSC and Parent, the “Company”), and Andrew Clarke.
Francesca’s Holdings CorporationStock Restriction Agreement • September 5th, 2013 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores
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SEPARATION AGREEMENTSeparation Agreement • March 28th, 2018 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Texas
Contract Type FiledMarch 28th, 2018 Company Industry JurisdictionThis Separation Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into between Kal Malik (“Mr. Malik”) and Francesca’s Collections, Inc., a Texas corporation, Francesca’s Services Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and any affiliated or subsidiary companies (collectively referred to as the “Company”), and is dated as of December 12, 2017.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RIGHTS AGREEMENTRights Agreement • August 3rd, 2020 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledAugust 3rd, 2020 Company Industry JurisdictionThis Amendment No. 1 to Rights Agreement (this “Amendment”), dated as of July 31, 2020, between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent (the “Rights Agent”), amends that certain Rights Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2019, between the Company and the Rights Agent (the “Rights Agreement”); all capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Rights Agreement.
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION 2015 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENTNonqualified Stock Option Agreement • September 9th, 2015 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledSeptember 9th, 2015 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this “Option Agreement”) dated by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and (the “Grantee”) evidences the nonqualified stock option (the “Option”) granted by the Corporation to the Grantee as to the number of shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock first set forth below.
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENTPerformance Stock Unit Award Agreement • June 13th, 2019 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledJune 13th, 2019 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Award Agreement”) is dated as of __________, 20__ (the “Award Date”) by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and ___________ (the “Participant”).
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENTEmployee Stock Option Agreement • May 24th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledMay 24th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionAgreement made as of the 1st day of December, 2007 (the “Date of Grant”), between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Theresa Backes (“Employee”).
Underwriting AgreementUnderwriting Agreement • April 16th, 2012 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
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FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 26, 2010Stockholders' Agreement • April 19th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Delaware
Contract Type FiledApril 19th, 2011 Company JurisdictionSTOCKHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT dated as of February 26, 2010 (as amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time, this “Agreement”), among FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), CCMP CAPITAL INVESTORS II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“CCMP II”), CCMP CAPITAL INVESTORS (CAYMAN) II, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (“CCMP Cayman”), FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS, INC., a Texas corporation (“Collections”), (in the case of Collections, solely for purposes of Section 4.4, Section 5.7, and Article IX), the Management Stockholders and any other Persons signatory hereto from time to time.
GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT Dated as of November 17, 2010 by and among FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS, INC. and EACH OTHER GRANTOR FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO and ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as Collateral Agent and ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as Administrative AgentGuaranty and Security Agreement • May 24th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
Contract Type FiledMay 24th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionGUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, dated as of November 17, 2010, by and among FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS, INC. (the “Borrower”), each of the other entities listed on the signature pages hereof or that becomes a party hereto pursuant to Section 8.6 (together with the Borrower, the “Grantors”), Royal Bank of Canada, as administrative agent (in such capacity, together with its successors and permitted assigns, the “Administrative Agent”), and Royal Bank of Canada, as collateral agent (in such capacity, together with its successors and permitted assigns, the “Collateral Agent”) for the Lenders, the L/C Issuer and each other Secured Party (each as defined in the Credit Agreement referred to below).
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION PERFORMANCE STOCK AWARD AGREEMENTPerformance Stock Award Agreement • June 9th, 2016 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledJune 9th, 2016 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS PERFORMANCE STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Award Agreement”) is dated as of [______________], 2016 (the “Award Date”) by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and [__________________] (the “Participant”).
AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT LETTER AGREEMENTEmployment Agreement • May 24th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores
Contract Type FiledMay 24th, 2011 Company IndustryThis Agreement and First Amendment to Employment Letter Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of February 26, 2010 is entered into by Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Khalid M. (Kal) Malik (“Executive”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Employment Agreement (as defined below). The recitals set forth below are incorporated into this Agreement and made a part hereof.
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION PERFORMANCE STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (PER SECTION 1(h)(ii))Performance Stock Award Agreement • December 7th, 2016 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Delaware
Contract Type FiledDecember 7th, 2016 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS PERFORMANCE STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (this “Award Agreement”) is dated as of October 10, 2016 (the “Award Date”) by and between Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and Steven P. Lawrence (the “Participant”).
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION HOUSTON, TEXAS 77008 September 9, 2010Employment Agreement • May 24th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Texas
Contract Type FiledMay 24th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionThe purpose of this letter is to memorialize the salary and certain benefits that you are entitled to receive from Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), or an applicable subsidiary of the Company, in connection with your employment with the Company or its subsidiaries. Your execution of this letter agreement (this “Agreement”) will confirm your understanding of such terms and serve as your acceptance of them.
FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION Houston, Texas 77008 September 25, 2009Employment Agreement • May 24th, 2011 • Francesca's Holdings CORP • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • Texas
Contract Type FiledMay 24th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionThe purpose of this letter agreement is to memorialize the salary and certain benefits that you are entitled to receive from Francesca’s Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) or an applicable subsidiary of the Company, in connection with your employment with the Company or its subsidiaries. Your execution of this letter agreement (this “Agreement”) will confirm your understanding of such terms and serve as your acceptance of them. In consideration of your agreement to the terms and conditions of employment as stated below, you will assume the title and responsibilities of Executive Vice President, General Counsel; effective October 5, 2009. You will report to the Company CEO. You will carry out your employment responsibilities in accordance with business principles and strategies approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.