Exhibit 10 THE EARTHGRAINS COMPANY ----------------------- FIRST AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT ----------------------------------- FIRST AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT, dated as of June 29, 2001 ("Amendment"), to the Rights Agreement, dated as of...Rights Agreement • July 3rd, 2001 • Earthgrains Co /De/ • Bakery products • Delaware
May 29, 2001 The Earthgrains Company 8400 Maryland Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63105 Attn: Joseph M. Noelker Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Confidentiality Agreement ------------------------- Dear Mr. Noelker: This agreement is...Earthgrains Co /De/ • July 3rd, 2001 • Bakery products
This agreement is in regard to discussions concerning possible negotiated business arrangements in our mutual interest. In connection therewith we may receive certain written or oral information concerning The Earthgrains Company (the "Company") and its subsidiaries from officers, directors, employees, agents or advisors of the Company. All such information furnished to us, our officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives (collectively, "Representatives") and all analyses, compilations, computer disks, forecasts, studies or other documents prepared by us or our Representatives based on any such information are hereinafter referred to as "Information." We recognize and acknowledge the competitive value of the Information and the damage that could result to the Company if any Information were used or disclosed other than as authorized in this agreement. In addition, we recognize and acknowledge that the Information will remain the property of the Company and that disclosure
