Exhibit 10.10
Xxxx Xxxxxxx
October 14, 1999
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October 14, 1999
Xxxx Xxxxxxx
0000 Xxxxx 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Dear Xxxx:
This letter serves as an addendum to our letter agreement that Lifemark
Corporation ("Lifemark") has agreed to employ you and you have agreed to serve
as Executive Vice President of Lifemark effective immediately.
In the event the Company terminates your employment other than for cause, as
defined in your employment letter of October 14, 1999, you will be entitled to
severance pay equal to the nine months of your base salary in effect at the time
of this termination. In the event the Company terminates your employment other
than for cause, as defined in your employment letter of October 14, 1999, you
will be entitled to severance pay equal to the nine months of your base salary
in effect at the time of this termination. In addition, a pro rated portion of
your targeted bonus regular bonus, and a pro rated portion of the additional
bonus provided for in the second paragraph of your employment letter dated
October 14,1999, in each case pro rated on the portion of the fiscal year prior
to termination. The pro rated regular bonus will be payable at the time other
Executive bonuses are paid and will be based on the entire year of Company
performance. The pro rated additional bonus will be paid within 30 days of
termination. You will be entitled to payment in full of any bonus for the last
completed fiscal year prior to termination which has not yet been paid as of the
date of termination, with such bonus to be paid at the time other Executive
bonuses for such year are paid. You will also be entitled to continuing family
medical coverage for the same period of time.
In addition, if you secure new employment within the time frame indicated below,
you will receive additional months of pay and pro-rated bonuses:
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NEW EMPLOYMENT SECURED ADDITIONAL SEVERANCE &
WITHIN: PRO-RATED BONUS:
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7 months 3 months
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8 months 2 months
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9 months 1 month
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The substance of the terms of this letter was negotiated and agreed to in
Arizona and it is solely for the convenience of the parties that it is being
signed by facsimile outside of Arizona. Arizona law applicable to contracts made
and to be performed in Arizona shall therefore apply to and govern all aspects
of this Agreement.
Please confirm your agreement with and acceptance of the provisions of this
letter by signing and returning the enclosed copy of this letter where
indicated.
Sincerely,
/s/ XXXXXX XXXXX
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President and Chief Executive Officer
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
/s/ XXXX XXXXXXX
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