July 9, 2015 Re: Consulting Agreement Dear John,
Exhibit 10.2
July 9, 2015
Dear Xxxx,
This letter sets forth the terms of the consulting arrangement between you and The Xxxxx Xxxxx Company (“Xxxxx Xxxxx” or the “Company), effective July 9, 2015 (the “Agreement”).
1. Consulting Services. You agree to provide advisory and consulting services (the “Services”) to CEO Xxxxxxxx Xxxx and Chairman Xxxx Xxxxxxx related to the current and historical finances of the Company; relationships with licensors, customers and vendors; employee matters; product development, marketing and distribution; government affairs and strategic opportunities (including potential mergers, divestitures, or acquisitions). You will participate in monthly reviews of performance. You will also attend site visits and other Company meetings/events as requested from time to time. The Services are distinct from the duties you provide as a member of the Board of Directors of Xxxxx Xxxxx or any committee thereof.
2. Payment for Services. You will be paid for the Services at the rate of $4 million per year, payable monthly in arrears for a two year term. You will be provided with certain administrative support, and expenses incurred while performing the Services will be covered in a manner most administratively convenient for the Company
3. Term. The Agreement will continue in effect through July 8, 2017 (the “Term”). After the first year, the parties will assess and determine whether to continue the Services. If Xxxxx Xxxxx decides to terminate the Agreement at that time, Xxxxx Xxxxx will pay you the payment balance owed under the Agreement. If you decide to terminate the Agreement, you will forfeit any remaining payments under the Agreement.
4. Confidentiality. You agree to keep confidential and not to disclose in any manner any confidential or proprietary information obtained in performance of the Services under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Xxxxx Xxxxx. Your agreement with respect to confidential and proprietary information shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, you agree to return to the General Counsel of Xxxxx Xxxxx all papers, records or other documents, and any electronic information that The Xxxxx Xxxxx Company has made available to you in connection with the performance of the Services, including all copies thereof.
By signing below, you acknowledge that you understand and accept the terms and conditions of this Consulting Agreement.
By: | /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxx | Date: | July 9, 2015 | |
Xxxx X. Xxxxxx |
ON BEHALF OF THE XXXXX XXXXX COMPANY
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |||
Chief Executive Officer | SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
THE XXXXX XXXXX COMPANY, 0 XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX, XX 00000