EXHIBIT 10.22(b)(i)
November 28, 2001
Xx. Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Xx.
Dear Xx. Xxxxxx:
The terms of your employment with National Service Industries, Inc.
("NSI") are currently covered by a letter agreement ("Agreement") dated May 3,
2000, between you and NSI. As you are aware, effective November 30, 2001, NSI is
spinning-off the lighting and chemicals businesses currently held by NSI's
subsidiary, Acuity Brands, Inc. ("Acuity"). In connection with the spin-off, you
will become an employee of Acuity or one of its affiliates. Acuity hereby agrees
to assume the Agreement and to perform all of the obligations of NSI under the
Agreement.
Sincerely,
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
