NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/
TRANSITION AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 19, 2003
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>Exhibit 10(mm) </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>TRANSITION AGREEMENT</U> </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">This <B>TRANSITION AGREEMENT</B> (this &#147;Agreement&#148;) is entered into as of February 19, 2003 by and
between <B>NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION</B>, a Delaware corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), and <B>KENT KRESA</B> (&#147;Mr. Kresa&#148;). </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>RECITALS</U> </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>WHEREAS</B>, Mr. Kresa is currently employed by and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors (the &#147;Board&#148;) and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company; </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000"><B>WHEREAS</B>, Mr. Kresa will attain age 65 in March 2003 and has determined to retire from employment with and as Chief Executive Officer of the Company as of April 1, 2003 pursuant to the Company&#146;s policy regarding the
retirement of officers at age 65; </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000"><B>WHEREAS</B>, following his retirement on April 1, Mr. Kresa will continue as a non-employee member of the Company&#146;s Board and as Chairman of the Board until the Board elects a different Chairman, which is not anticipated to
occur any sooner than six months following Mr. Kresa&#146;s retirement from employment; </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>WHEREAS</B>, the Company desires to have the continued benefit of Mr. Kresa&#146;s knowledge and expertise for a two-year period following the date that Mr. Kresa ceases to be Chairman of the Board
and Mr. Kresa desires to provide such services as the Company may reasonably require during such period of time; </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"
ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>AGREEMENT</U> </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Mr. Kresa and the Company agree as follows: </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>I.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>ENGAGEMENT</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Following his retirement from employment, Mr. Kresa shall continue to serve as a non-employee Chairman of the Board until the Board
determines to elect a new Chairman. Mr. Kresa shall resign as Chairman of the Board, as a member of the Board, and as a member of any Board of Directors of any Company affiliate on which he may then serve, when a new Chairman of the Board is elected
(such date is referred to as the &#147;Consulting Period Commencement Date&#148;). The Company hereby retains Mr. Kresa to provide such advice, and participate in such meetings and events for the Company&#146;s benefit, as may be requested by the
Company during the &#147;Consulting Period&#148; described in Section IV.B. Mr. Kresa&#146;s principal point of contact at the Company with respect to the specific nature and scope of the services to be provided during the Consulting Period shall be
the Company&#146;s Chief Executive Officer or his designee. Mr. Kresa shall provide reports of his activities as the Company may reasonably require from time to time. Notwithstanding anything else contained herein to the contrary, this Agreement
shall be null and void in its entirety if Mr. Kresa either: (1) does not retire from employment with the Company and its affiliates on or about April 1, 2003; (2) does not execute and deliver to the Company upon or within the thirty day period
following his retirement date a release substantially in the form of Attachment A hereto; or (3) revokes such release. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>II.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>SPECIAL BENEFITS IN CONNECTION WITH MR. KRESA&#146;S RETIREMENT</U></B><B>. </B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>A. </B><B><U>Benefits Subject to Tax Gross-Up.</U></B> Mr.
Kresa (or, in the event of his death, his widow) shall be allowed to retain the personal computer, cell phone and similar electronic equipment provided to Mr. Kresa by the Company that he was using as of the date of his retirement. The Company will
transfer to Mr. Kresa (or, in the event of his death at a time when he is married, his widow) </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">and/or permit him (or her) to retain the membership in the Los Angeles Country Club which is currently
used by him. Until the earlier of Mr. Kresa&#146;s death or April 1, 2008, the Company shall provide Mr. Kresa with a suitable furnished office and all related reasonable office support (including reasonable office equipment and parking), reasonable
information technology support, secretarial support, and substantially the same level of home security protection as is currently provided to Mr. Kresa by the Company. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">In the event that Mr. Kresa (or, in the event of his death at a time when he is married, his widow) incurs
any tax liability related to the benefits referred to in the preceding paragraph, the Company shall make an additional payment to Mr. Kresa (or his widow, as applicable) (a &#147;gross-up payment&#148;) to put him (or her) in the same after-tax
position as if such benefits were not taxable to Mr. Kresa (or his widow, as the case may be). </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>B. </B><B><U>Pro-Rata ICP Payment.</U></B> Pursuant to the retirement practices of the Company, Mr. Kresa shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus for 2003 under the Company&#146;s 2002
Incentive Compensation Plan. The amount of such bonus shall be calculated pursuant to the terms of the Incentive Compensation Plan in which Mr. Kresa currently participates multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in
2003 that Mr. Kresa was employed by the Company prior to his retirement and the denominator of which is 365. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>C. </B><B><U>Equity and Incentive Plan Awards.</U></B> Mr. Kresa&#146;s rights with respect to stock options, restricted stock rights
(&#147;RSRs&#148;), and restricted stock performance rights (&#147;RPSRs&#148;) previously granted by the Company shall be governed by the terms of the applicable grant agreements (as previously amended), the applicable stock incentive plan, and the
guide to administration for the applicable stock incentive plan. Mr. Kresa shall not be entitled to any new equity or incentive plan award. By way of clarification to the existing terms of Mr. Kresa&#146;s awards, if a Change in Control (as such
term is defined in the Special </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Agreement) of the Company occurs after the date of this Agreement, the then-outstanding and previously
unvested stock options and RSRs granted by the Company to Mr. Kresa shall thereupon become fully vested and the RPSR performance period will be prorated and grants will be made based upon Company performance at that time. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>D. </B><B><U>Benefits Not Subject to Tax
Gross-up.</U></B><B> </B>The Company shall provide Mr. Kresa with the following benefits until the earlier of (1) Mr. Kresa&#146;s death, or (2) April 1, 2008: </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">reimbursement of up to $30,000 per year, in the aggregate, for Mr. Kresa&#146;s financial planning and income tax preparation expenses and club memberships; and
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">reasonable access to Company aircraft for personal use, subject to availability and payment or reimbursement by Mr. Kresa at direct operating cost.
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">In the event that Mr. Kresa dies
before April 1, 2008 and he is married at the time of his death, the Company shall continue to reimburse Mr. Kresa&#146;s widow for up to $30,000 per year, in the aggregate (and after reducing any reimbursement obligation for the year of Mr.
Kresa&#146;s death by the amount of any such expenses incurred by Mr. Kresa in that year and prior to his death that the Company is obligated to reimburse pursuant to the foregoing), for her financial planning and income tax preparation expenses and
club memberships; provided that such reimbursement obligation shall terminate on the earlier of Mr. Kresa&#146;s widow&#146;s death or April&nbsp;1, 2008. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">In addition to the foregoing, at the time of his retirement Mr. Kresa may purchase the two Dawson paintings that are currently in his
office for their fair market value. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>E.
<U>Retirement and Other Benefits</U>.</B> Mr. Kresa&#146;s rights to receive benefits under retirement, deferred compensation, estate enhancement and </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">welfare plans and programs of Northrop Grumman will be determined in accordance with the existing terms of
such plans and programs. These benefits include post-retirement medical coverage under the Special Officer Retiree Medical Plan<B>.</B> </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>III.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES AS A DIRECTOR</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">As consideration for Mr. Kresa&#146;s continued services as Chairman of the Board, the Company shall pay Mr. Kresa a director&#146;s fee
of $164,500 for each full or partial month of Mr. Kresa&#146;s services as Chairman of the Board commencing with April 2003 and ending with the month in which Mr. Kresa ceases to be Chairman of the Board. Mr. Kresa shall have no right to any other
compensation (including, without limitation, directors fees, stock options or other equity awards, or other compensation or benefits otherwise payable or to be paid to the other members of the Board) for his services as a non-employee Chairman and
as a non-employee member of the Board for such period of time. However, Mr. Kresa will be reimbursed for expenses pursuant to Section V A of this Agreement. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>IV.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>CONSULTING SERVICES</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>A. </B><B><U>Place of Engagement.</U></B><B> </B>Mr. Kresa shall perform the services called for under this Agreement during the
Consulting Period in Los Angeles, California and in such other places and at such times as the Company and Mr. Kresa may mutually agree. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>B. </B><B><U>Term of Consulting Period.</U></B><B> </B>This Consulting Period shall commence as of the Consulting Period Commencement
Date and shall end on the second anniversary of the Consulting Period Commencement Date. The Consulting Period may be renewed or extended for such time as the Company and Mr. Kresa may agree upon in writing. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>C.
</B><B><U>Consulting Fee.</U></B> Mr. Kresa agrees to make himself available to perform services for the Company no less than three (3) days per month during the Consulting Period. The Company shall pay Mr. Kresa a fixed $15,000 per full or partial
month during the Consulting Period for such services. To the extent that Mr. Kresa performs services for the Company on more than (3) days in any month during the Consulting Period, the Company shall pay Mr. Kresa an additional amount equal to
$5,000 multiplied by the result of (A) the total number of full or partial days worked by Mr. Kresa in performing services for the Company during such month, less (B) three (3). Mr. Kresa shall, on a monthly basis, notify the Company in writing of
his services performed for the Company in the preceding month in the event he performed services for the Company in such month on more than three (3) days. Any consulting fee due for a calendar month shall be paid by the Company promptly after the
end of such month (or, in the case of any amount due for services in excess of the minimum three (3) day commitment, promptly after the earlier of the end of such month or the Company&#146;s receipt of a report from Mr. Kresa which notifies the
Company of such services). Mr. Kresa acknowledges and agrees that by accepting these consulting payments he is certifying his compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>V.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>EXPENSES; MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION PROVISIONS</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>A. </B><B><U>Expenses.</U></B> The Company shall reimburse Mr. Kresa for all reasonable and necessary
business expenses, including first class airfare and accommodations, incurred by Mr. Kresa in connection with the rendering of services hereunder. Claims for expenses must be in accordance with the Company&#146;s established policies and limitations
pertaining to allowable expenses and documented pursuant to the procedures applicable to the Company&#146;s officers. Mr. Kresa shall be entitled to reasonable and necessary use of Company aircraft in connection with the rendering of services
hereunder, subject </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">to availability and the Company&#146;s aircraft policies in effect from time to time applicable to the
Company&#146;s officers. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>B. </B><B><U>Full
Extent Of Compensation.</U></B> Unless otherwise specifically stated in writing, this Agreement describes the full extent of compensation Mr. Kresa shall receive for his services to the Company on and after the date hereof. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>C. </B><B><U>Warranty.</U></B> Mr. Kresa certifies and
warrants that in the course of performing services under this Agreement, no payments will be made to government officials or customer representatives, that no government official or customer representative has any direct or indirect investment
interest or interest in the revenues or profits of Mr. Kresa, and that no expenditure for other than lawful purposes will be made. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>D. </B><B><U>Exclusion Of Lobbying Costs From Overhead Rates.</U></B> The Company is prohibited from charging, directly or indirectly,
costs associated with lobbying activities to its contracts with the United States Government. Unallowable costs associated with lobbying activities are defined at Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 31.205-22, effective as of the date of this
Agreement. Mr. Kresa agrees that in the event that Mr. Kresa performs lobbying activities under this Agreement, Mr. Kresa shall provide the Company with a detailed accounting of time expended, individual agency/congressional employees contacted, and
the Company programs discussed in the required activity report. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>VI.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>MARCH 2000 SPECIAL AGREEMENT</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Mr. Kresa and the Company entered into a March 2000 Special Agreement on or about September 15, 1999 (the &#147;Special Agreement&#148;).
Effective April 1, 2003 Mr. Kresa hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights and benefits he may have under the Special Agreement, and he agrees not to make </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">any claim, now or in the future, for benefits which accrue under the Special Agreement after that date.
Mr. Kresa acknowledges that he is currently due no amount or benefit under the Special Agreement. Mr. Kresa and the Company hereby terminate the Special Agreement in its entirety effective April 1, 2003. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>VII.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>TRADE SECRETS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>A. </B><B><U>Disclosure To Third Parties Prohibited.</U></B> Mr. Kresa shall not divulge, disclose or
communicate any information concerning any matters affecting or relating to the business of the Company without the express written consent of the Company or as may be required for Mr. Kresa to fulfill his obligations as Chairman or as a member of
the Board. The terms of this Section shall remain in full force and effect after the termination or expiration of this Agreement. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>B. <U>Ideas, Improvements and Inventions.</U></B> Any and all ideas, improvements and inventions conceived of, developed, or first
reduced to practice in the performance of work hereunder for the Company shall become the exclusive property of the Company and ideas and developments accruing therefrom shall all be fully disclosed to the Company and shall be the exclusive property
of the Company and may be treated and dealt with by the Company as such without payment of further consideration than is hereinabove specified. Mr. Kresa shall preserve such ideas, improvements and inventions as confidential during the term of the
contract and thereafter and will execute all papers and documents necessary to vest title to such ideas, developments, information, data, improvements and inventions in the Company and to enable the Company to apply for and obtain letters patent on
such ideas, developments, information, data, improvements and inventions in any and all countries and to assign to the Company the entire right, title and interest thereto. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>C.
<U>Notes, Memoranda, Reports and Data.</U></B> Mr. Kresa agrees that the original and all copies of notes, memoranda, reports, findings or other data prepared by Mr. Kresa in connection with the services performed hereunder shall become the sole and
exclusive property of the Company. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>D.
</B><B><U>Disclosure of Confidential or Proprietary Information of Third Parties Prohibited.</U></B> Mr. Kresa will not disclose to the Company or induce the Company to use any secret process, trade secret, or other confidential or proprietary
knowledge or information belonging to others, including but not limited to the United States. Such information includes but is not limited to information relating to bids, offers, technical proposals, responses to requests for procurement, rankings
of competitors and other similar procurement sensitive information. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>VIII.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>PRESERVATION OF TRADE NAMES, TRADE MARKS AND PATENT RIGHTS</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">All trade names, trade marks and patent rights of the Company pertaining to Company products, including the
names &#147;Northrop,&#148; &#147;Grumman&#148; &#147;Litton,&#148; &#147;Newport News Shipbuilding,&#148; &#147;Ingalls,&#148; &#147;Avondale,&#148; &#147;TRW,&#148; and &#147;Northrop Grumman Corporation&#148; shall remain the sole property of the
Company and Mr. Kresa agrees, upon request, to take such reasonable action as may be requested by the Company to protect and preserve such trade names, trade marks and patent rights from claims by other persons or entities. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>IX.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>COOPERATION WITH THE COMPANY</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">During and after the expiration of this Agreement, Mr. Kresa shall cooperate with the Company in regard to any matter, dispute or
controversy in which the Company is involved, or may become involved and of which Mr. Kresa may have knowledge. Such cooperation shall be subject to further agreement </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">providing payment for Mr. Kresa&#146;s expenses and reasonable compensation for his time. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>X.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>INDEMNIFICATION; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Mr. Kresa shall render all services hereunder during the Consulting Period as an independent contractor and shall not hold out himself or
herself as an agent of the Company. Nothing herein shall be construed to create or confer upon Mr. Kresa the right during the Consulting Period to make contracts or commitments for or on behalf of the Company. Mr. Kresa and the Company entered into
an Indemnification Agreement that was effective on or about October 12, 1987 (the &#147;Indemnification Agreement&#148;). The Indemnification Agreement provides that the Company will indemnify Mr. Kresa for certain losses that Mr. Kresa may incur in
connection with providing services that are within Mr. Kresa&#146;s &#147;Corporate Status&#148; with the Company. Mr. Kresa&#146;s services as Chairman and as a member of the Board, and Mr. Kresa&#146;s other services pursuant to this Agreement,
shall constitute &#147;Corporate Status&#148; for purposes of the Indemnification Agreement. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XI.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>TAXES</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Mr. Kresa shall provide all services contemplated by this Agreement (during both the period of time that he is a member and Chairman of
the Board and during the Consulting Period) as a non-employee of the Company and the Company shall withhold (or not withhold, as applicable) income and employment taxes on such basis. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Except as provided below and in Section II A, Mr. Kresa shall pay all taxes which are imposed on him with
respect to the compensation paid hereunder (including, without limitation, all taxes that may be due if the classification </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">contemplated by the preceding paragraph is erroneous or if the Company is required to revise such
classification). </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">If upon or following a change
in the ownership or effective control of the Company or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company (as these terms are used for purposes of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
&#147;Code&#148;)) (a &#147;Change in Control&#148;), the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any similar or successor tax (the &#147;Excise Tax&#148;) applies, solely because of the Change in Control, to any payments, benefits and/or amounts
received by Mr. Kresa from the Company (including, without limitation, any fees, costs and expenses paid under this Agreement) and/or any amounts received or deemed received, within the meaning of any provision of the Code, by Mr. Kresa as a result
of (and not by way of limitation) any automatic vesting, lapse of restrictions and/or accelerated target or performance achievement provisions, or otherwise, applicable to outstanding grants or awards to Mr. Kresa under any of the Company&#146;s
incentive plans, including without limitation, the 2001 Long Term Incentive Stock Plan, the 1993 Long Term Incentive Stock Plan, the 1987 Long Term Incentive Plan and the 1981 Long-Term Incentive Plan, the Company shall pay to Mr. Kresa in cash an
additional amount or amounts (the &#147;Gross-Up Payment(s)&#148;) such that the net amount retained by Mr. Kresa after the deduction of any Excise Tax on such payments, benefits and/or amounts so received and any Federal, state and local income tax
and Excise Tax upon the Gross-Up Payment(s) provided for by this Section shall be equal to such payments, benefits and/or amounts so received had they not been subject to the Excise Tax. Such payment(s) shall be made by the Company to Mr. Kresa as
soon as practicable following the receipt or deemed receipt of any such payments, benefits and/or amounts so received, but in all events shall be made within thirty (30) days of the receipt or deemed receipt by Mr. Kresa of any such payment, benefit
and/or amount. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">The
Company&#146;s obligation to make a Gross-Up Payment, and the amount of any Gross-Up Payment, shall be determined by the Company&#146;s independent auditors. For purposes of determining whether any payments, benefits and/or amounts will be subject
to Excise Tax, and the amount of any such Excise Tax: </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="006" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Any other payments, benefits and/or amounts received or to be received by Mr. Kresa in connection with or contingent upon a Change in Control of the Company (whether
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement or agreement with the Company, or with any person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any person affiliated with the Company or such persons) shall be
combined to determine whether Mr. Kresa has received any &#147;parachute payment&#148; within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and if so, the amount of any &#147;excess parachute payments&#148; within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1)
that shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel selected by the Company&#146;s independent auditors, such other payments, benefits and/or amounts (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or
such excess parachute payments represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise
not subject to the Excise Tax; and </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&#149;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="006" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">The value of any non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company&#146;s independent auditors in accordance with the
principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, Mr. Kresa shall be deemed to pay Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">of Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made. Such highest
marginal rate shall take into account the loss of itemized deductions by Mr. Kresa and shall also include the effect of employment taxes and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of Mr.
Kresa&#146;s residence, net of the maximum reduction in Federal income taxes that could be obtained from the deduction of such taxes. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">In the event the Internal Revenue Service adjusts the computation of the Company&#146;s independent auditors under this Section so that
Mr. Kresa did not receive the greatest net benefit, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Kresa as provided herein for the full amount necessary to place Mr. Kresa in the same after-tax position as he would have been in had no Excise Tax applied.
</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XII.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>OBSERVANCE OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>A. </B><B><U>United States Laws.</U></B> Mr. Kresa shall comply with and do all things necessary for the
Company to comply with United States laws and regulations and express policies of the United States Government, including but not limited to the requirements of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 78 dd-1 <U>et</U> <U>seq.;</U> the
Federal Acquisition Regulations, 48 CFR Section 1.101 <U>et</U> <U>seq.,</U> (&#147;FAR&#148;); the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, 22 CFR Parts 120 through 130 and applicable regulations; the Byrd Amendment (31 U.S.C. Section 1352) and
applicable regulations; the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. Section 423) and applicable regulations; and the DoD Joint Ethics Regulation (DoD 5500.7-R). No part of any compensation or fee paid by the Company will be used directly
or indirectly to make any kickbacks to any person or entity, or to make payments, gratuities, emoluments or to confer any other benefit to an official of any government or any political party. Mr. Kresa shall not seek, nor relay to the Company, any
classified, proprietary or source selection information not generally available to the public. Mr. Kresa shall also comply </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">with and do all things necessary for the Company to comply with provisions of contracts between agencies
of the United States Government or their contractors and the Company that relate either to patent rights or the safeguarding of information pertaining to the security of the United States. This entire Agreement and/or the contents thereof may be
disclosed to the United States Government. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>B.
<U>No Selling Agency Employed.</U></B> Mr. Kresa further represents and warrants that, in the event he is authorized pursuant to Section XV hereof to utilize or employ a third party, no person or selling agency has been or will be employed or
retained to solicit or secure any contract, including but not limited to a United States Government contract, upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide
established commercial or selling agencies maintained by Mr. Kresa for the purpose of receiving business. In the event of a breach or violation of this warranty, the Company shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or in its
discretion to deduct from the fee or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>C. <U>State Law And Regulations.</U></B> Mr. Kresa shall comply with and do all things necessary for Mr. Kresa and the Company each to
comply with all laws and regulations of the State of California and any other state, including the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia, in which services hereunder are or may be rendered. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>D. <U>Maintenance Of Time And Expense Records.</U></B> Mr.
Kresa shall maintain appropriate time and expense records pertaining to the services performed under this Agreement. Said records shall be subject to examination and audit by the Company and the United States Government until notified by the Company
in writing, that the records no longer need to be maintained. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>E.
<U>Certification.</U></B> This Agreement is made in material reliance upon the representations and warranties made by Mr. Kresa herein and in Attachment B hereto. The effectiveness of this Agreement is contingent upon and will not commence until
receipt by the Company of the certifications set forth in Attachment B hereto. In the event that the Company has reason to believe that these certifications are incorrect, the Company may treat this Agreement as being null and void or may terminate
this Agreement pursuant to Section XVIII. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>F.
<U>Standards of Business Conduct.</U></B> Mr. Kresa hereby acknowledges that he has received a copy of the Company&#146;s <U>Values, Ethics and Business Conduct For Northrop Grumman Associates</U> (or amendment thereof) and agrees to conduct his
activities for or on behalf of the Company in accordance with such principles as a condition of this Agreement. In connection with the execution of this Agreement, Mr. Kresa shall also execute the Certificate attached hereto as Attachment D.
</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XIII.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">This Agreement and the rights, benefits, duties and obligations contained herein may not be assigned or otherwise transferred in any
manner to third parties without the express written approval of the Company and Mr. Kresa, except by operation of law. Any such assignment or transfer without prior approval of the Company and Mr. Kresa or by operation of law will be null, void and
without effect. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XIV.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>MODIFICATION</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation herein shall be valid and enforceable unless such
waiver or modification is in writing. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>USE OR EMPLOYMENT OF THIRD PARTIES</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Mr. Kresa shall not utilize or employ any third party, individual or entity, in connection with Mr. Kresa&#146;s performance of services
under this Agreement during the Consulting Period without the express written approval of the Company. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XVI.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>CONFLICTS OF INTEREST</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">No business or legal conflicts of interest shall exist between services performed or to be performed by Mr. Kresa on behalf of the Company
and by Mr. Kresa on behalf of any other client. The identity of Mr. Kresa&#146;s directorship&#146;s, other employment and clients shall be fully disclosed by Mr. Kresa in Attachment C hereto. Mr. Kresa shall promptly notify the Company in writing
of any change in his directorships, employment, and clients. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XVII.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>EXCLUSIVITY OF CONSULTING ARRANGEMENT</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">During the Consulting Period Mr. Kresa shall not directly or indirectly engage in any activities designed to deprive or which may have the
effect of depriving the Company of the good will of customers or potential customers of its products and services. Further, Mr. Kresa shall not, prior to the expiration of the Consulting Period, represent, act as representative for, or market or
sell, directly or indirectly, products competing with Company products and services. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XVIII.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>TERMINATION</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>A. <U>Violation Of Term Or Condition.</U></B> In the event of a violation by Mr. Kresa of any term or condition, express or implied, of
this Agreement or of any federal or state law or regulation pertaining to or arising from Mr. Kresa&#146;s </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">performance of services under this Agreement, the Company may, in its discretion, terminate this Agreement
immediately, without notice and in such event, Mr. Kresa shall only be entitled to compensation up to the time of such violation. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>B. <U>Bankruptcy; Death.</U></B> In the event that Mr. Kresa dies or is adjudicated a bankrupt or petitions for relief under
bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, liquidation, compromise or other arrangement or attempts to make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated automatically, without requirement of notice, without
further liability or obligation to the Company (except, in the event of Mr. Kresa&#146;s death, for (A) obligations to Mr. Kresa expressly contemplated by Sections II B, C and E and to Mr. Kresa&#146;s widow expressly contemplated by Sections II A
and D; (B) any amount then due Mr. Kresa pursuant to Sections IV and V; (C) any indemnification obligation pursuant to Section X; and (D) any tax obligation owed to Mr. Kresa pursuant to Section XI.) </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XIX.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">All provisions contained herein are severable and in the event any of them are held to be invalid by any competent court, this Agreement
shall be interpreted as if such invalid provision was not contained herein. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XX.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>AVAILABILITY OF EQUITABLE REMEDIES</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Mr. Kresa understands and agrees that any breach or evasion of any of the terms of this Agreement may result in immediate and irreparable
injury to the Company and will entitle the Company to all legal and equitable remedies including, without limitation, injunction or specific performance. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XXI.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>GOVERNING LAW</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">This Agreement and the performance hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California
(excluding any conflicts of laws provisions) which shall be the exclusive applicable law. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XXII.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>A.</B> The Company and Mr. Kresa hereby consent to the resolution by arbitration of all disputes, issues, claims or controversies
arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, Mr. Kresa&#146;s employment with and/or retirement from the Company, and/or Mr. Kresa&#146;s services to the Company, that the Company may have against Mr. Kresa, or that Mr. Kresa may have
against the Company, or against its officers, directors, employees or agents acting in their capacity as such. Each party&#146;s promise to resolve all such claims, issues, or disputes by arbitration in accordance with this Agreement rather than
through the courts, is consideration for the other party&#146;s like promise. It is further agreed that the decision of an arbitrator on any issue, dispute, claim or controversy submitted for arbitration, shall be final and binding upon the Company
and Mr. Kresa and that judgment may be entered on the award of the arbitrator in any court having proper jurisdiction. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>B.</B> Except as otherwise provided herein or by mutual agreement of the parties, any arbitration shall be administered in accordance
with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Procedures of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) before a single arbitrator who is a retired federal or state court judge in the state in which the arbitration is convened. The arbitration shall
be held in Los Angeles, California or at any other location mutually agreed upon by the parties. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>C.</B> The parties shall attempt to agree upon the arbitrator. If the parties cannot agree on the arbitrator, the AAA shall then provide the names of nine (9) </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">arbitrators experienced in business employment matters along with their resumes and fee schedules. Each
party may strike all names on the list it deems unacceptable. If more than one common name remains on the list of all parties, the parties shall strike names alternately until only one remains. The party who did not initiate the claim shall strike
first. If no common name remains on the lists of the parties, the AAA shall furnish an additional list until an arbitrator is selected. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>D.</B> The arbitrator shall interpret this Agreement, and any applicable Company policy or rules and regulations, any applicable
substantive law (and the law of remedies, if applicable) of the State of California, or applicable federal law. In reaching his or her decision, the arbitrator shall have no authority to change or modify any lawful Company policy, rule or
regulation, or this Agreement. The arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have exclusive and broad authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of this
Agreement, including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any part of this Agreement is voidable. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XXIII.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>NOTICE</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Any notice to be given hereunder shall be in writing, mailed by certified or registered mail with return receipt requested addressed to
the Company: </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:8%; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Northrop Grumman
Corporation </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:8%; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">1840 Century Park East </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:8%; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Los Angeles, CA 90067 </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:8%; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Attn.: Chief Human Resources Officer </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">or to Mr. Kresa: </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:8%; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000">Kent Kresa </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:8%; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">[address omitted] </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">or to such other address as may have been furnished at the date of mailing either by the Company or Mr. Kresa in writing.
</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>XXIV.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>COMPLETE AGREEMENT</U></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Effective April 1, 2003 this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the engagement of Mr. Kresa by the
Company and supersedes any and all other agreements between the parties (other than the Indemnification Agreement which is outside of the scope of the foregoing and the Company&#146;s employee benefit programs in which Mr. Kresa participated and is
due a benefit or in which he continues to participate in accordance with this Agreement, including, but not limited to, annual bonuses which are payable to him under incentive compensation plans, grants under long term incentive plans, and benefits
under retirement, deferred compensation, estate enhancement and welfare plans and programs). The parties stipulate and agree that neither of them has made any representation with respect to this Agreement except such representations that are
specifically set forth herein. The parties acknowledge that any other payments or representations that may have been made are of no effect and that neither party has relied on such payments or representations in connection with this Agreement or the
performance of services contemplated herein. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">[<I>Remainder of
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WHEREOF</B>, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be entered into and executed as set forth below. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><DIV STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"
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STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Corporate Vice President and Chief Human</FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Resources and Administrative Officer</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="2%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">Date:</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="37%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">February 19, 2003</FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="37%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">February 19, 2003</FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"
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<TD VALIGN="top" WIDTH="2%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">TIN:</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="37%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">[omitted]</FONT></P><HR SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"></TD></TR>
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</B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>KENT KRESA </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>RELEASE </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>1.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U></U><U>PARTIES</U></B><B>:</B> The parties to this Release Agreement (referred to hereafter as &#147;Agreement&#148;) are <B>KENT KRESA</B> (referred to
hereafter as &#147;Executive&#148;) and <B>NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION</B> (referred to hereafter as &#147;Northrop Grumman&#148; or the &#147;Company&#148;). </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>2.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>RECITALS</U></B><B>:</B> This Agreement is made with reference to the following facts: </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>2.1</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>Executive retired from employment with and as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on or about April 1, 2003. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>2.2</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>Executive and the Company entered into a Transition Agreement, dated February 19, 2003 (the &#147;Transition Agreement&#148;) that provides for certain
enhanced retirement benefits, and for Executive&#146;s continued service as a non-employee member of the Company&#146;s Board of Directors, as Chairman of the Company&#146;s Board of Directors, and as a consultant to the Company for certain
specified periods following Executive&#146;s retirement. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>2.3</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>This Agreement is the release Executive is required to sign in order to receive the enhanced retirement benefits set forth in the Transition Agreement.
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>3.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>CONSIDERATION</U></B><B>: </B>In exchange for the Executive&#146;s agreement to abide by all of the terms of this Agreement, Northrop Grumman will
provide Executive with the enhanced retirement benefits set forth in the Transition Agreement. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>4.</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>COMPLETE RELEASE</U></B><B>:</B> In consideration of the promises contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged, Executive does hereby acknowledge full and complete satisfaction of and does hereby agree to release, absolve and discharge Releasees (as defined below) from all claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs he may have
against Releasees on behalf of himself or others arising prior to the date he signs this Agreement. &#147;Releasees&#148; shall mean the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliated and related companies, past, present and future, and each of them, as well
as its and their employees, officers, directors, and agents (in their capacities as employees, officers, directors and agents), past and present, and each of them in such capacities. <B></B> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>4.1</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>This waiver and release includes, but is not limited to, any rights, claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs arising under the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on age, and retaliation; Title VII of </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and retaliation; the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability and retaliation; the
California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status or
age, and retaliation; or any other federal, state or local laws or regulations prohibiting employment discrimination or retaliation whether such claim be based upon an action filed by Executive or by any governmental agency. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>This waiver and release also includes, but is not limited to, any rights, claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs arising in relation to the
Company&#146;s employee handbook and personnel policies, or any or statements made by officers, directors, lawyers, employees or agents of the Company, past and present, and each of them, or under any state or federal law regulating wages, hours,
compensation or employment, or any claim for retaliation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, intentional or negligent
misrepresentation, or defamation. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>4.3</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>This waiver and release also includes, but is not limited to, any rights, claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs arising under or in relation to
any severance plan, program, or arrangement. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>4.4</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>This waiver and release also includes, but is not limited to, any rights, claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs arising under the federal False
Claims Act. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>4.5</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>This release covers both claims that Executive knows about and those he may not know about. Executive hereby specifically waives and relinquishes all rights
and benefits provided by Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, and does so understanding and acknowledging the significance of this specific waiver of Section 1542. Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California
states as follows: </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:6%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">&#147;A general
release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.&#148; </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>4.6</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1542 and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release, Executive expressly acknowledges that this
Agreement is intended to include all claims which he does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of his signature on the Agreement, and that this Agreement will extinguish any such claims. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>4.7</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this Agreement does not waive or release: (i) any rights or claims which Executive may have under the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act or other laws which arise after the date he signs this Agreement, (ii) any rights or claims Executive may have under the Transition Agreement; (iii) any rights Executive may have for indemnification from the Company;
(iv) any rights which Executive may have under the Company&#146;s Directors and Officers liability insurance policy; (v) any rights Executive may have under stock grants, restricted stock right grants, and/or restricted performance stock right
grants provided to him by the Company; (vi) any rights Executive may have as a shareholder of Northrop Grumman; and (vii) any rights Executive may have to benefits under any Company annual incentive plan or employee benefit
</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">plan, including without limitation retirement, deferred compensation, estate enhancement
and welfare plans or programs. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>5.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>ARBITRATION</U></B>: Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted
before a single arbitrator in the State of California (in the major city nearest Executive&#146;s residence) in accordance with the procedures set forth In Section XXII B, C and D of the Transition Agreement. The decision of the arbitrator will be
final and binding upon the parties hereto. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator&#146;s award in any court having jurisdiction. The arbitrator may, but need not, award the prevailing party in any dispute (as determined by the arbitrator) its or
his legal fees and expenses. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>6.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>PERIOD FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT; ADVICE OF COUNSEL</U></B>: Executive agrees and understands that he has been given a period of twenty-one
(21) calendar days from his receipt of this Agreement to review and consider this Agreement before signing it. Executive further understands that he may use as much of this review period as he wishes prior to signing; he can sign this Agreement at
any time prior to the expiration of the twenty-one calendar day period. At the end of this period, the offer of the enhanced retirement benefits set forth in the Transition Agreement will be deemed </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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withdrawn if not earlier signed by Executive and delivered to the Company. Executive is advised and encouraged to consult with his own legal counsel prior to signing this Agreement. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>7.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B></B><B><U>RIGHT TO REVOKE AGREEMENT</U></B><B>: </B>Executive may revoke this Agreement within seven (7) calendar days of signing it. Revocation can be made by
delivering a written notice of revocation to Chief Human Resources Officer, Northrop Grumman Corporation, 1840 Century Park East, Los Angeles, CA 90067. For this revocation to be effective, written notice must be received by the Chief Human
Resources Officer no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on the seventh calendar day after Executive signs this Agreement. If Executive revokes this Agreement, it shall not be effective or enforceable, and Executive will not receive the benefits described in
Section 3 of this Agreement. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>8.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>NON-ADMISSION OF LIABILITY</U></B><B>:</B> Nothing contained herein shall be construed as an admission by either Executive or by Northrop Grumman of liability
of any kind. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>9.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>SEVERABILITY</U></B><B>:</B> The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any part of it is found to be illegal or invalid and thereby unenforceable,
the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions shall not be affected and shall remain fully enforceable. The unenforceable </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">part, term or
provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>10.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>SOLE AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT</U></B><B>:</B> Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, this Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties
hereto, and fully supersedes any and all discussions, prior agreements or understandings between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B><U>GOVERNING LAW</U></B><B>:</B> This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to rules
regarding conflicts of law. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><I>[Remainder of page
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE
HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS, CONFER WITH COUNSEL, AND TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE SIGNING IT. HE FURTHER AGREES THAT HE HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS IT, AND IS VOLUNTARILY ENTERING INTO
IT. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT CONTAINS A RELEASE
OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><DIV STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3" WIDTH="37%"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>KENT KRESA</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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</B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>KENT KRESA </B></FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>CERTIFICATION </B></FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">The undersigned, Kent Kresa (&#147;Mr. Kresa&#148;), hereby
certifies, represents and warrants the following: </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000">1. In past dealings with Northrop Grumman Corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;) or other clients, to the best of his knowledge Mr. Kresa has complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and express policies of the United
States and the State or territory in which services were performed. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">2. In performing services under the Transition Agreement (&#147;Agreement&#148;), Mr. Kresa will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and express policies of the United States and the State or territory in
which services will be performed. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">3. There have
been no kickbacks or other payments made, either directly or indirectly, to or by Mr. Kresa or to or by any member of his family. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">4. No kick-backs or other payments will be made, either directly or indirectly, to or by Mr. Kresa or to or by any member of his family.
</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">5. Mr. Kresa will not use any part of the
compensation paid by the Company under the Agreement to make payments, gratuities, or emoluments or to confer any other benefit to an official of any government, or any political party, or official of any political party. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">6. No person or selling agency will be employed or retained to
solicit or secure any contract, including but not limited to a United States government </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">contract, upon an agreement or
understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial selling agencies maintained by Mr. Kresa for the purpose of receiving business. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">7. No classified, proprietary, source selection or procurement
sensitive information will be solicited by Mr. Kresa on behalf of or conveyed by Mr. Kresa to the Company. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">8. Mr. Kresa will not influence or attempt to influence any United States government official or employee in connection with the award,
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of a federal contract or otherwise engage in &#147;non-exempt services&#148; within the meaning of the Byrd Amendment, 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">9. Mr. Kresa will not utilize or employ any third party,
individual or entity, in connection with the performance of services under the Agreement on behalf of the Company, except as follows: (if none, state &#147;None&#148;). </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">10. No business or legal conflicts of interest exist between services to be performed under the Agreement by
Mr. Kresa on behalf of the Company and by Mr. Kresa on behalf of any other client, the identities of which Mr. Kresa has fully disclosed to the Company. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing certificate is true and correct. </FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:54%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>Signed: </B></FONT></P><P
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COLOR="#000000"><U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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COLOR="#000000">Kent Kresa </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
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COLOR="#000000">Date:<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>ATTACHMENT C
</B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>KENT KRESA </B></FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>CERTIFICATION OF DIRECTORSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT AND CLIENTS
</B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">The following is a complete list of
directorships, employment and consulting clients: </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:6%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>I.</B> <B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Directorships and Employment </B></FONT></P><P
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COLOR="#000000"><U>Name of Company</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Responsibilities/Dutie</U>s
</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
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COLOR="#000000"><B>II.</B> <B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CLIENTS </B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P
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Company</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Services/Duties</U> </FONT></P><P
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</B></FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>MR. KRESA </B></FONT></P><P
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STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>STANDARDS OF BUSINESS CONDUCT </B></FONT></P><P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">I, Kent Kresa, do hereby certify that I am familiar with and
will conform to the principles and practices set forth in the Northrop Grumman publication entitled <U>Values, Ethics, and Business Conduct For Northrop Grumman Associates</U>. </FONT></P><P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
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