RETIREMENT BENEFIT AGREEMENTRetirement Benefit Agreement • October 24th, 2006 • Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp • Railroads, line-haul operating
THIS AGREEMENT dated this 19th day of April, 2002, as amended and restated on September 21, 2006, between Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) and Mr. Matthew K. Rose (hereinafter referred to as “Mr. Rose”).
Mr.XXXXXXXXXXXXXX:Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp • October 24th, 2006 • Railroads, line-haul operating • Texas
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (the “Corporation”) considers it essential to the best interests of its stockholders to foster the continuous employment of key management personnel. In this connection, the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”) recognizes that, as is the case with many publicly held corporations, the possibility of a Change in Control (as that term is defined in this letter) may exist, and that such possibility, and the uncertainty and questions which it may raise among management, may result in the departure or distraction of management personnel to the detriment of the Corporation and its stockholders.
