September 18, 2007 Mr. Robert G. Deuster 25 Cherry Hills Drive Coto de Caza, CA 92679 Re: Separation Agreement Dear Bob:Separation Agreement • September 20th, 2007 • Newport Corp • Laboratory apparatus & furniture • California
Contract Type FiledSeptember 20th, 2007 Company Industry JurisdictionYou have agreed with the Board of Directors that you will retire from your positions with Newport Corporation (“Newport”). In order to document the terms of this agreement, as we have discussed Newport and you agree as follows (the “Agreement”):