EXHIBIT 10.17
AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT entered into as of the first day of June, 1995
between Acme Metals Incorporated, a Delaware corporation ("Acme") and Xxxxxxx X.
XxxXxxxxx ("Xx. XxxXxxxxx").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Acme and Xx. XxxXxxxxx entered into a consulting
agreement on June 1, 1992, which agreement is set to expire by its terms on May
31, 1995 ("Consulting Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, Acme and Xx. XxxXxxxxx desire to extend the said
Consulting Agreement for an additional two year term subject to the terms
thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein and in the Consulting Agreement, the parties hereby
agree as follows:
The Consulting Agreement shall terminate on the 31st day of
May, 1997, subject however to its earlier termination as therein provided. The
Consulting Agreement, except as modified by this amendment, shall continue in
full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to
be duly executed as of the date first specified above.
ACME METALS INCORPORATED
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxxx
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B. W. H. Marsden
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. XxxXxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. XxxXxxxxx
