HUBBELL INC
EX-10.X: TERMINATION AGREEMENT
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<P align="right"><FONT size="2"><B>Exhibit&nbsp;10.X</B>
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<P><FONT size="2"><B>THIS IS AN IMPORTANT LEGAL DOCUMENT. BY SIGNING IT, YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT
TO SUE HUBBELL INCORPORATED. YOU SHOULD THOROUGHLY REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND THE
EFFECT OF THIS RELEASE BEFORE ACTING ON IT. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, DO
NOT SIGN IT. THE COMPANY URGES YOU TO SEE A LAWYER BEFORE YOU SIGN THIS
AGREEMENT.</B>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>TERMINATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE</B>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You and the Company, for the promises and money set forth below, desire to
enter into this Agreement and agree as follows:
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Definitions used in this Termination Agreement And General Release:</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(a)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The words &#147;You&#148; and &#147;Your&#148; refer to <B>Harry B.
Rowell, Jr.</B>, a former employee of <B>Hubbell Incorporated</B>. It
also means anyone acting on Your behalf, which includes Your
heirs, Your executors, Your administrators, Your successors,
and Your assigns.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(b)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2"><B>&#147;The Company&#148; is Hubbell Incorporated</B>, the
employer, with its offices located at <B>584 Derby Milford Road,
Orange, Connecticut 06477-4024</B>. &#147;The Company&#148; means <B>Hubbell
Incorporated </B>itself and all persons and entities acting on
behalf of the Company. This includes its employees, officers,
directors, and agents. It also includes organizations related
to the Company such as the Company&#146;s affiliates, subsidiaries,
divisions, successors, and assigns.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(c)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The &#147;Agreement&#148; means this Termination Agreement
and General Release.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">You received this Agreement from the Company on <B>December&nbsp;18,
2001</B>.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Your termination date from the Company is <B>October&nbsp;1, 2001</B>.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">You acknowledge that the Company has encouraged You to
consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">5.</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">You have carefully thought about alternatives to signing this
Agreement.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">In exchange for Your signing this Agreement and Your
agreement to fulfill the promise made in it, the Company promises:</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(a)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">You will be considered administratively retired
with the consent of the Company for purposes of the Hubbell
Incorporated 1973 Stock Option Plan for Key Employees. In
effect, Your option grants of <B>December&nbsp;8, 1998</B>, <B>December&nbsp;7,
1999 </B>and <B>December&nbsp;5, 2000 </B>will continue to mature (vest)&nbsp;in
the normal manner and each of Your outstanding option grants
(other than Your option grants of <B>December&nbsp;18, 1991, December
15,</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2"><B>1992 and December&nbsp;14, 1993</B>, as described below) will be
exercisable by
You until the close of business on <B>September&nbsp;30, 2004 </B>(the third
anniversary date of Your retirement). Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Your option grant of <B>December&nbsp;18, 1991 </B>expires on the
close of business on <B>December&nbsp;17, 2001</B>; and Your option grant of
<B>December&nbsp;15, 1992 </B>expires on the close of business on <B>December
14, 2002</B>; and Your option grant of <B>December&nbsp;14, 1993 </B>expires on
the close of business <B>December&nbsp;13, 2003.</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(b)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">You will be considered administratively retired
with the consent of the Company for purposes of the Hubbell
Incorporated Key Man Supplemental Medical Plan. In effect,
You will be a &#147;Covered Retiree&#148; under this medical program
and, effective <B>October&nbsp;1, 2001</B>, the lifetime maximum of
$150,000 will be reestablished pursuant to Article&nbsp;II, Section
5 thereof.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(c)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">Richard W. Davies&#146; letter to You dated July&nbsp;7,
2000 indicates the term of the Agreement dated as of December
13, 1988 between the Company and You (&#147;Employment Agreement&#148;)
terminates on July&nbsp;7, 2002. Therefore, Your termination date
of October&nbsp;1, 2001 results in nine (9)&nbsp;months remaining on
Your Employment Agreement. At the Company&#146;s request, You
delayed Your retirement from July&nbsp;1, 2001 to October&nbsp;1, 2001;
therefore, the Company agrees to treat the remaining period of
the Employment Agreement as if there were twelve (12)&nbsp;months
remaining under the Employment Agreement, using Your full 2000
base salary of $416,000 and full bonus average of $245,000
(bonus average calculated using 1998 bonus $370,000, 1999
bonus $185,000, 2000 bonus $180,000) for purposes of
calculating the present value of Your lump sum payment under
the Employment Agreement. This lump sum is $654,376, less
required deductions, and will be paid to You by the Company
within fourteen (14)&nbsp;days after both parties sign this
Agreement. You also authorize the Company to deduct from this
lump sum payment the amount of $46,259.77 representing the
Medicare tax portion of FICA related to Your SERP benefit.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(d)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Company agrees to pay for the cost of moving
Your household goods from Your home at 535 Stonehouse Road,
Trumbull, Connecticut, to Your residence at Reynolds
Plantation, 1601 Bennett Springs Drive, Greensboro, GA 30642,
in the amount of $8,142.27. This amount will be deducted from
the lump sum payment specified in Paragraph&nbsp;6(c).</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(e)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">As of Your termination date, October&nbsp;1, 2001, You
will be age 60. The Company agrees to waive the early
retirement reduction factors under Section&nbsp;5.2 of the Hubbell
Incorporated Supplement Executive Retirement Plan (SERP),
therefore, Your SERP benefit will be unreduced.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(f)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Company agrees to give to You Your current
Company vehicle, a 2001 Cadillac STS. However, You will be
responsible for any and all costs associated with the transfer
and/or registration of the vehicle
including, but not limited to, all registration, tax and
transfer fees, as required.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(g)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Company agrees to provide You with the
miscellaneous benefits set forth in Section&nbsp;4.4 of Your
Employment Agreement, including Club Dues of $7,228, Tax
Preparation Service of $3,000 and the value of Office
Rental/Secretary of $140,000, which will be paid to You in a
lump sum totaling $150,228. This lump sum will be paid to You
by the Company within fourteen (14)&nbsp;days after both parties
sign this Agreement.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(h)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Company agrees to provide You with the
benefits set forth in Section&nbsp;4.3 of Your Employment
Agreement.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(i)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">For a period of six (6)&nbsp;years from and after
December&nbsp;31, 2001, the Company will attempt to maintain
coverage for You as an insured on any insurance policy
protecting directors and/or officers of the Company, commonly
known as Directors and Officers Liability Policy(ies), unless,
in the sole opinion of the Company, the cost of doing so would
be impractical. In the event the Company does not maintain
such coverage for You, the Company agrees to indemnify You
during such period for any claims brought against You in Your
capacity as a former director and/or officer of the Company
under its By-Laws and Title 33, Chapter&nbsp;601, Part VIII(E) of
the Connecticut General Statutes to the same extent, and
subject to the same limitations, as it indemnifies its
then-existing directors and/or officers.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(j)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">You will receive an additional lump sum payment
of $10,000 within fourteen (14)&nbsp;days after both parties sign
this Agreement.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7A. <B>General Release of Claim</B>. For and in consideration of the payments
and promises set forth herein, You knowingly and voluntarily release and
forever discharge the Company, of and from any and all claims, known and
unknown, which against the Company, You, Your heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, and assigns (referred to collectively throughout this Agreement as
&#147;You&#148;) have or may have as of the date of execution of this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, any alleged violation of:
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Age Discrimination in Employment Act;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Family and Medical Leave Act;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The non-discrimination and/or anti-retaliation
provisions of the Connecticut Workers&#146; Compensation Law (C.G.S
&#167; 31-290a);</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Civil Rights Act of 1991;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">Sections&nbsp;1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the
United States Code, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Immigration Reform and Control Act, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Connecticut Civil Rights Act, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">The Connecticut Minimum Wage Law, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">Equal Pay Law for Connecticut, as amended;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">Any other federal, state or local civil or human
rights law or any other local, state or federal law,
regulation or ordinance;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">Any public policy, contract, tort, or common law;
or</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">Any allegation for costs, fees, or other expenses
including attorneys&#146; fees incurred in these matters.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provided, however, that the release in this Paragraph&nbsp;7A does not apply to
(i)&nbsp;Your rights under the 1973 Stock Option Plan for Key Employees, and Your
option grants pursuant to that plan; (ii)&nbsp;Your rights under the Hubbell
Incorporated Retirement Plan for Salaried Employees; (iii)&nbsp;Your rights under
the Hubbell Incorporated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, restated and
amended effective June&nbsp;7, 2001, as modified and supplemented by the Agreement;
(iv)&nbsp;Your rights under the Hubbell Incorporated Key Man Supplemental Medical
Plan, amended and restated effective December&nbsp;9, 1986; (v)&nbsp;Your rights under
the Hubbell Incorporated (Alternate Choice &#150; Out of Area) Plan AB-2001 health
care plan, or any successor plan; and (vi)&nbsp;any claims or matters arising on or
after the Effective Date of this Agreement. You agree that this Agreement
provides You with all the benefits that You are entitled to receive under the
Employment Agreement and any claims that You may have under the Employment
Agreement are covered by this Agreement.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7B. <B>No Claims Exist</B>. You confirm that no claim, charge, complaint, or
action by You exists in any forum or form against the Company. If any such
claim, charge, complaint or action is filed, You will withdraw it with
prejudice and You shall not be entitled to recover any relief or recovery
therefrom, including costs and attorneys&#146; fees.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7C. You acknowledge that, while employed by the Company, You acquired
confidential information about the business, affairs and financial condition of
the Company,
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<P><FONT size="2">its affiliates and customers, the continued confidentiality of
which is of material importance to the Company and such affiliates. You will
not disclose or reveal to any person, firm or
corporation or use for his own benefit trade secrets or other confidential
information concerning the Company or its affiliates, including, without
limitation, financial information, business plans, budgets, corporate policies
or sales programs, without the prior written consent of the Corporate Secretary
unless such information has been made generally available to the public. You
confirm that You are not aware of any adverse information relating to the
Company or its affiliates which has not been previously disclosed to the
Company&#146;s Chief Executive Officer.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7D. In consideration of the items referenced in Paragraph&nbsp;6, You agree
that:
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">You will comply with Articles 12.4 and 12.5 of
the Company&#146;s SERP document;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(b)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">You will not at any time disclose or use (other
than for the benefit of the Company or its affiliates) any of
the confidential or proprietary information referred to in
Paragraph&nbsp;7c above, either directly or indirectly;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(c)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">By signing this Agreement, You confirm Your
resignation, as of <B>October&nbsp;1, 2001</B>, as an officer of the
Company and as an officer and/or director of any subsidiary or
affiliate of the Company, or joint venture or partnership
involving the Company, and from all industry associations or
similar bodies and any committees or advisory bodies thereof,
on which You serve at the request of or on behalf of the
Company;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(d)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">If You violate the provisions of Articles 12.4 or
12.5 of the SERP document or violate the provisions of clauses
b and c of this Paragraph&nbsp;7D, any and all payments and
benefits listed in Paragraph&nbsp;6 shall be immediately
discontinued and terminated as of the date of the violation;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">If You initiate a claim covered by the General
Release of Claim in this Agreement or challenge the
enforceability of this Agreement, all of the above items
listed in Paragraph&nbsp;6 shall be immediately discontinued and
terminated and the Company shall have the right to recover
from You all sums which it has previously paid on account of
the items listed in Paragraph&nbsp;6 and all costs including
attorney&#146;s fees associated with the recovery of such sums,
unless prohibited by the Older Workers&#146; Benefit Protection
Act; and</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(f)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">Except for certain documents pertaining to
&#147;Project Clover&#148; which You will immediately return to the
Company at its request, You will not remove from the Company
any documents, records or other materials (or copies thereof)
pertaining to the Company and any such materials (and copies
thereof) which may have been removed, will be returned
immediately to the Company.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You agree not to disclose the existence or terms of this Agreement.
This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, disclosure to members of the
media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.), present and former employees of
the Company, and other members
of the public. It does not include any person You choose to seek advice from
or consult with regarding Your consideration of and decision to sign or cancel
this Agreement.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You will not apply in the future for any employment with the Company.
If You do, the Company will have good cause to refuse to employ You based on
this Agreement.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You pledge that You have not filed any charge, complaint, or action
before any federal, state, or local administrative agency or court against the
Company.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You agree and understand that nothing contained in this Agreement is
an admission by the Company of any wrongdoing, liability, violation of any
duty, or unlawful activity.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There can be no changes made to this Agreement except upon the signed
written consent of both parties.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement is made in the State of Connecticut. This Agreement is
to be interpreted under the laws of the State of Connecticut and the parties
agree that any future disputes between them, including any dispute regarding
this Agreement, shall be decided by state or federal courts located in the
State of Connecticut.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If any federal or state law conflicts with any provisions(s) of this
Agreement, the provision(s) involved will remain in effect only to the extent
allowed by law. The rest of this Agreement will remain in full force and
effect. Nothing in this Agreement shall interfere with Your rights under the
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company reserves the right to withhold from any payments made
pursuant to this Agreement any amounts which it reasonably determines are
required to be withheld under applicable federal, state and local laws.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. You acknowledge that You would not have received certain of the
amounts and benefits (specifically, (i)&nbsp;the waiver of the early reduction
factors noted in Paragraph&nbsp;6.(e) hereof; (ii)&nbsp;being considered administratively
retired with the consent of the Company as noted in Paragraphs 6.(a) and (b)
hereof; (iii)&nbsp;the additional lump sum noted in Paragraph&nbsp;6.(j) hereof; (iv)&nbsp;the
difference between use of Your Company vehicle for one year and the transfer of
the vehicle to You at no cost as noted in Paragraph&nbsp;6.(f) hereof; and (v)&nbsp;the
insurance commitment noted in Paragraph&nbsp;6.(i) hereof) under this Agreement
unless You accepted this Agreement and promised to fulfill its terms. If You
violate any of Your promises in this Agreement, You agree to return to the
Company the additional consideration You have received under this Agreement
noted in items (i), (iii)&nbsp;and (iv)&nbsp;in the parenthetical of the immediately
preceding sentence and the Company is relieved of its insurance commitment in
Paragraph&nbsp;6(i). This does not prevent the Company from seeking additional
damages from You for any violation of this Agreement by You.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You understand that in executing this Agreement You are, inter alia,
giving up rights and claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, as amended. You were given at least twenty-one (21)&nbsp;days to consider
this Agreement. During this period, You may seek advice from any person,
including a lawyer. For this Agreement to be effective, You must sign it in
the presence of a witness and return this Agreement to
<B>George D. Zurman </B>at the Company within twenty-one (21)&nbsp;days, or by <B>January&nbsp;8,
2002 </B>equal to 21&nbsp;days from receiving Agreement.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You have <B>seven (7)&nbsp;days </B>after You give the signed Agreement to the
Company to cancel the Agreement. This Agreement will not become effective and
enforceable until this <B>seven (7)&nbsp;day </B>period expires. If You choose to cancel
this Agreement, the Company must actually receive Your cancellation before the
expiration of this <B>seven (7) </B>day period. Upon request by the Company, You
agree to sign a statement, as a condition to receiving any of the monies under
this Agreement, that You have not cancelled or attempted to cancel this
Agreement.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You and the Company have read and fully considered this Agreement, which
consists of eighteen (18)&nbsp;numbered paragraphs and seven (7)&nbsp;pages.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Having decided to sign this Agreement, to carry out the promises in it,
and to receive the benefit of these promises, You and the Company now
voluntarily and knowingly sign this Agreement.
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2"><B>Harry B. Rowell, Jr.</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left"><FONT size="2">Hubbell Incorporated<BR>
(The &#147;Company&#148;)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">George D. Zurman<BR>
Vice President, Human Resources</FONT></TD>
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