0000909518-14-000035 Sample Contracts

TERMINATION PROTECTION AGREEMENT
Termination Protection Agreement • February 6th, 2014 • Signet Jewelers LTD • Retail-jewelry stores

THIS TERMINATION PROTECTION AGREEMENT (as hereinafter amended from time to time, this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and among Sterling Jewelers Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and Michael W. Barnes (the “Executive”), effective as of February 1, 2014 (the “Effective Date”).