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EXHIBIT 10.51.1
ADDENDUM TO LETTERS OF UNDERSTANDING
This addendum to the letters of understanding regarding International assignment
is made by and between US West Overseas Operations, Inc. and Xxxx Xxxxxxx and is
an addendum to that certain Letter of Understanding reached between the parties
and signed by you on December 24, 1992 and the Addendum of January, 1996.
The Letters of Understanding are hereby amended as follows:
EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT
You agree to extend the term of your assignment starting July 1, 1996 to July 1,
1997 understanding that needs of the business may necessitate an additional
extension. Any extension would be by mutual agreement between Xxxx Xxxx and
yourself.
You have the right to end or terminate employment at TeleWest, with sixty days
notice to the Company, if either of the following occurs:
- The Chief Operating Officer's job, or a comparable job within U S
West's domestic cable organization, is offered.
- Major illness or health problems occur in the immediate family (self,
spouse, children, children's spouses, grandchildren).
JOB TITLE
Your new job title will be Chief Operating Officer.
COMPENSATION
Your base salary will be increased to 175,000 pounds effective July 1, 1996. A
one time retroactive base pay adjustment will be made in the amount of 30,000
pounds.
HOME VISITS
You and your wife are each entitled to a maximum of four home visits per year
(in accordance with your current vacation days), starting from July 1, 1996.
These home visits, for the employee, are to be scheduled by mutual agreement
with Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx and in conjunction with needs of the business.
NO CHANGE
The remaining terms of the Letters of Understanding between parties continue in
full force and effect.
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/s/ A. Xxxx Xxxx
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A. Xxxx Xxxx
Board of Directors - TeleWest Communications
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxx X. Xxxxx, Ph.D.
Vice President-International Human Resources
U S West Overseas Operations, Inc. Representative
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Date: August 28, 1996
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