EXHIBIT 10.21(a)
Freedom Chemical Company
Mellon Center, Suite 3500
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
(000) 000-0000
FAX: (000) 000-0000
January 9, 1997
Xx. Xxxxxx X. Kitchen
0000 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Re: 1996 Employment Agreement
Dear Xxx:
As you know, the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between you and
Freedom Chemical Company dated January 17, 1996 ("Agreement") extends through
December 31, 1996. The purpose of this Letter is to agree upon certain charges
to the Agreement, as follows:
1. The Assignment contained in Section 1(b) is extended to June 30,
1997;
2. The sixty day notice period contained in Section 4(a) is changed
to thirty (30) days;
and
3. Section 4(b)(IV)(A) refers to the Chairman and President as of the
date of this letter.
If you agree with the above, please sign and return one copy of this letter to
Xxxx Xxxxx.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxx X. Xxxxx
Chairman, President & CEO
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Kitchen
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Xxxxxx X. Kitchen
