EXHIBIT A
GANTOS, INC.
0000 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX, 0XX XXXXX
XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX 00000
October 2, 1998
Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Dear Xxxxx:
We have entered into a letter agreement, dated September 3, 1996 (the
"Agreement"), with respect to your employment with Gantos, Inc. ("Gantos"). In
connection with your continued employment by Gantos, you and Gantos desire to
extend the severance provisions of the Agreement by two years. This letter (the
"Amendment") states our agreement with respect to the changes to the Agreement
and is entered into in exchange for good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and adequacy of which are acknowledged by both of us.
1. SEVERANCE. The Agreement is amended by substituting the following for
the first and second to last sentences of Paragraph 5 of the Agreement:
"You will receive six (6) months separation pay as your exclusive severance
benefits in the event that your employment is terminated without cause (and
other than pursuant to your death or disability) on or before September 16,
2000."
"Payment on account of death or disability or for termination without cause
after September 16, 2000 will be in accordance with the Company's policies
concerning these areas."
2. NO OTHER CHANGE. Except as modified by this Amendment, the Agreement
shall continue in full force according to its terms and is ratified.
Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
October 2, 1998
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3. COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be signed in counterparts, both of
which together will be deemed an original of this Amendment. This Amendment
will also be effective if evidenced by signed copies transmitted by telecopier
or facsimile transmission.
If this letter correctly expresses our mutual understanding, please sign
and date the enclosed copy and return it to us.
Very truly yours,
GANTOS, INC.
By:
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Its:
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The terms of this agreement
are accepted and agreed to
on ____________________:
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
