EXHIBIT 10j8 AMENDMENT TO SEVERANCE AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT dated as of August 1, 1998 to the Severance Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of January 29, 1996, as amended, between AMERICAN BRANDS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") and...Severance Agreement • March 31st, 1999 • Fortune Brands Inc • Heating equip, except elec & warm air; & plumbing fixtures
