Exhibit 10a1 ------------ AMENDMENT TO SEVERANCE AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT dated as of July 26, 1999 to the Severance Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of January 2, 1991, as amended, between FORTUNE BRANDS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the...Severance Agreement • November 12th, 1999 • Fortune Brands Inc • Heating equip, except elec & warm air; & plumbing fixtures
