GARDENBURGER INC
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<p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:right;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">EXHIBIT 10.5</font></b></p>

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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">THIS
AGREEMENT is entered into as of February 24, 2004 by and between <b><font style="font-weight:bold;">GARDENBURGER,
INC.</font></b> an Oregon Corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;) and Scott Wallace (the
&#147;Executive&#148;).&#160; In consideration of the
mutual covenants and the other terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">I.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">DEFINITIONS.</font></b></p>

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used herein:</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#147;Cause&#148;</font></b> for termination of
Executive&#146;s employment means (i)&nbsp;any fraud or dishonesty by Executive
involving the Company; (ii)&nbsp;willful misconduct or gross negligence by
Executive in connection with Executive&#146;s performance of his duties for the
Company; (iii)&nbsp;Executive&#146;s conviction for having committed a felony;
(iv)&nbsp;the commission by Executive of any act in direct competition with or materially
detrimental to the best interests of the Company; or (v)&nbsp;willful and
continued failure by Executive substantially to perform his/her duties provided
herein after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to
Executive by the Board of Directors of the Company, which demand identifies
with reasonable specificity the manner in which Executive has not substantially
performed his/her duties.</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#147;Change in Control&#148; </font></b>shall mean any of the following:</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The acquisition by any individual, entity or
group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;)) (a &#147;Person&#148;) of
beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the
Exchange Act) of 50% or more of either (i) the then outstanding shares of
common stock of the Company (the &#147;Outstanding Company Common Stock&#148;) or (ii)
the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the
Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the
&#147;Outstanding Company Voting Securities&#148;); provided, however, that the following
acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control:&#160; (w) any acquisition directly from the
Company (excluding an acquisition by virtue of the exercise of a conversion privilege,
other than a conversion privilege in existence as of the date of this
agreement), (x) any acquisition by the Company, (y) any acquisition by any
Employee Benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company
or any corporation controlled by the Company, or (z)&nbsp;any acquisition by
any corporation pursuant to a reorganization, merger or consolidation, if,
following such reorganization, merger or consolidation, the conditions
described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of subsection (c) of this Section are
satisfied; or</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Individuals who, as of the date of this
Agreement, constitute the Board (the &#147;Incumbent Board&#148;) cease for any reason to
constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any
individual becoming a director subsequent to the date of this Agreement whose
election, or nomination for election by the Company&#146;s shareholders was approved
by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent
Board shall be considered as though such individual was a member of the
Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose
initial assumption of office as a director of the Company occurs as a result of
either an actual or a threatened election contest (as such terms are used in
Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act) or other
actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a
Person other than the Board; or</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Approval by the shareholders of the Company
of a reorganization, merger or consolidation, in each case, unless, following
such reorganization, merger or consolidation, (i)&nbsp;more than 50% of,
respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation
resulting from such reorganization, merger or consolidation and the combined
voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation
entitled to vote generally in the election of directors is then beneficially
owned, directly or indirectly, by all or substantially all of the individuals
and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding
Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately
prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation in substantially the same
proportions, as their ownership, immediately prior to such reorganization,
merger or consolidation, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and
Outstanding Company Voting Securities,</p>

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the case may be, (ii) no Person (excluding the Company, any Employee Benefit
plan (or related trust) of the Company or such corporation resulting from such
reorganization, merger or consolidation and any Person beneficially owning,
immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation, directly or
indirectly, 50% or more of the Outstanding Company Common Stock or Outstanding
Company Voting Securities, as the case may be) beneficially owns, directly or
indirectly, 50% or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common
stock of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or
consolidation or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting
securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of
directors and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of
directors of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or
consolidation were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution
of the initial agreement providing for such reorganization, merger or
consolidation; or</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Approval by the shareholders of the Company
of (i) a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or (ii) the sale or
other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company,
other than to a corporation, with respect to which following such sale or other
disposition, (A) more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of
common stock of such corporation and the combined voting power of the then
outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in
the election of directors is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly,
by all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the
beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and
Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such sale or other
disposition in substantially the same proportion as their ownership,
immediately prior to such sale or other disposition, of the Outstanding Company
Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B)
no Person (excluding the Company and any Employee benefit plan (or related
trust) of the Company or such corporation and any Person beneficially owning,
immediately prior to such sale or other disposition, directly or indirectly,
50% or more of the Outstanding Company Common Stock or Outstanding Company
Voting Securities, as the case may be) beneficially owns, directly or
indirectly, 50% or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common
stock or such corporation and the combined voting power of the then outstanding
voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the
election of directors and (C) at least a majority of the members of the board
of directors of such corporation were members of the Incumbent Board at the
time of the execution of the initial agreement or action of the Board providing
for such sale or other disposition of assets of the Company.</p>

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<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">No Change of Control shall be deemed to have occurred as a result of
any acquisition, reorganization, merger, consolidation or other transaction
described above unless, as a result of such transaction, the subordinated debt
and preferred stock of the Company outstanding as of the date of this
Agreement, as the same may be amended or modified, shall be retired for cash.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#147;Confidential
Information&#148; </font></b>is all nonpublic information relating to the Company or
its business that is disclosed to Executive, that Executive produces, or that
Executive otherwise obtains during employment.&#160;
&#147;Confidential Information&#148; also includes information received from third
parties that the Company has agreed to treat as confidential.&#160; Examples of Confidential Information are:&#160; marketing plans, customer lists, product
design and manufacturing information, and financial information.</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#147;Confidential Information&#148; does not include information
which (a)&nbsp;is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a
result of a disclosure by Executive; (b)&nbsp;becomes available to Executive on
a nonconfidential basis from a source other than the Company or its
representatives, provided that such source is not known by Executive to be
bound by a confidentiality agreement with the Company or its representatives or
otherwise prohibited from transmitting the information to Executive by a
contractual, legal, or fiduciary obligation; (c)&nbsp;can be demonstrated by
written or other convincing evidence to have been known by Executive on a
nonconfidential basis prior to its disclosure to Executive by the Company or
one of its representatives; or (d)&nbsp;can be demonstrated by written or other
convincing evidence to have been developed by Executive in good faith and
independent of the use of Confidential Information.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#147;Disability&#148; </font></b>has the meaning in the
Company&#146;s then current disability plan or program or, if no such plan or
program is then in effect, Disability means the condition of being permanently
unable to perform Executive&#146;s duties for the Company by reason of a medically
determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in
death or that has lasted or can be reasonably expected to last for a continuous
period of at least 12&nbsp;months.</p>

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<h1 align="left" style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;page-break-after:auto;text-align:left;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#147;Good Reason&#148; </font></b><font style="font-weight:normal;">means the undertaking of any of the following without
Executive&#146;s consent:&#160; (i) relocation of
Executive&#146;s place of employment more than 25 miles from the location Executive
is performing duties as of the date hereof, (ii) the reduction by more than 10%
of Executive&#146;s base compensation not related to a reduction in the salaries of
all executive officers of the Company, or (iii) the significant change or
reduction of Executive&#146;s duties that results in any diminution or adverse
change of Executive&#146;s position, status or circumstances; or</font></h1>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(iv) Providing Employee continues his </font>employment
with the Company through the 90-day period following the CIC Date, any
termination by Employee of his position with the Company or its successor that
is effective on or within the 30 days following expiration of such 90-day
period following the CIC Date for any reason or for no reason will constitute
Good Reason.&#160; For this purpose, if
Employee is terminated by the Company without Cause before the CIC Date and
such termination is in connection with the Change in Control, Employee will be
deemed to have continued his employment through the CIC Date.</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#147;Sale Transaction&#148; </font></b>for purposes of the Sale Bonus means a single
transaction or a series of related transactions approved by the Board of
Directors of the Company resulting in:</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>A
sale of other disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of its
assets;</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>A
sale, stock exchange, or other disposition of all or substantially all the
capital stock of the Company;</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>A
merger, consolidation or other corporate transaction with a third party in
which the Company&#146;s shareholders receive cash, stock, securities, or any other
consideration (or any combination of the foregoing) in exchange for their stock
in the Company.</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>No
Sale Transaction shall be deemed to have occurred as a result of any sale,
stock exchange, acquisition, reorganization, merger, consolidation or other
transaction described above unless, as a result of such transaction, the
subordinated debt and preferred stock of the Company outstanding as of the date
of this Agreement, as the same may be amended or modified, shall be retired for
cash.</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#147;Total Consideration&#148; </font></b>for purposes of the Sale Bonus, in connection
with a Sale Transaction, means:</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The
amount of cash and the aggregate market value of all other consideration
received by the Company in connection with a sale or other disposition of its
assets (exclusive of any indebtedness or liabilities of the Company to which
the assets taken are subject or which are assumed by the purchaser or other
acquirer of the Company&#146;s assets); or</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The
aggregate amount of cash and the aggregate market value of all other
consideration received by the Company&#146;s shareholders in any sale, share
exchange, or other disposition of the Company&#146;s stock or any merger,
consolidation, or similar transaction.</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">II.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">EMPLOYMENT.</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
Company agrees to continue to employ Executive as the President and Chief
Executive Officer, and Executive agrees to continue such employment.&#160; Executive shall devote substantially the
whole of his/her business time to the business and affairs of, and to advance
the best interests of, the Company, shall have such powers and duties
appropriate to his/her office as may be provided by the articles and/or bylaws
of the Company and as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company from
time to time.&#160; Executive will at all
times discharge his/her duties in consultation with and under the supervision
and direction of the Board of Directors of the Company or designee.&#160; Executive&#146;s duties may be changed from time
to time at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company.&#160; Executive and the Company understand and
acknowledge that Executive&#146;s employment with the Company constitutes &#147;at-will&#148;
employment and that subject to the Company&#146;s obligation to provide severance
benefits as specified herein, the employment relationship and compensation may
be terminated at any time, upon written notice to the other party, with or
without Cause or Good Reason and for any or no cause or reason, at the option
of either the Company or Executive.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">III.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Base Salary</u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">As
compensation for services under this Agreement, the Company will pay to
Executive an annual salary of $274,560 (the &#147;Base Salary&#148;) payable in
accordance with the usual payroll practices of the Company.&#160; During Executive&#146;s employment under this
Agreement, the Compensation Committee will review Executive&#146;s Base Salary at
least annually.&#160; The Board of Directors
of the Company may in its sole discretion adjust Executive&#146;s Base Salary from
time to time.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Benefit Plans</u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">To
the extent eligible Executive will be entitled to receive or participate in all
such other benefits, including without limitation pension plans, stock option
plans and health and welfare plans as may from time to time be made available
to other senior management employees of the Company, all in accordance with the
terms thereof as in effect from time to time.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Vacation</u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive
will be entitled to four weeks annual vacation payable in accordance with the
standard policies of the Company.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">IV.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">SALE BONUS</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">After
the completion of a Sale Transaction, and subject to the provisions of Section
XVII, the Company will pay Executive a Sale Bonus, as described below, provided
Executive remains as President &amp; Chief Executive Officer of the Company
during the negotiation of and through the closing of the Sale Transaction.&#160; The Sale Bonus will be payable to Executive
after all post-closing adjustments in connection with the Sale Transaction have
been determined.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The &#147;Sale Bonus&#148; is an amount equal to the sum of
(i)&nbsp;1&nbsp;percent of the portion of the &#147;Total Consideration&#148; equal to or
less than $100&nbsp;million, plus (ii) 2&nbsp;percent of the portion of the
Total Consideration in excess of $100&nbsp;million.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive
will have the right, in his/her sole discretion, to waive receipt of the whole
or any portion of the Sale Bonus otherwise due to Executive pursuant to this
Agreement if and to the extent that Executive determines that reduction in the
amount of the Sale Bonus or waiver of the Sale Bonus would give Executive an
income tax benefit.&#160; Any reduction by
Executive of the amount of Sale Bonus received as provided in this Agreement
will not affect Executive&#146;s other rights to the Sale Bonus. &#160;Any waiver or reduction in the amount of the
Sale Bonus will not affect Executive&#146;s rights to other provisions of this
Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">All
amounts payable by the Company to Executive pursuant to this Agreement,
including without limitation all cash compensation, any Sale Bonus, and any
settlement of stock options, are subject to and will be reduced by amounts the
Company is required to withhold for all applicable federal, state, and local
income, payroll and other taxes.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="color:black;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" color="black" face="Times New Roman" style="color:windowtext;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">V.</font></b><b><font size="1" color="black" style="color:windowtext;font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font color="black" style="color:windowtext;font-weight:bold;">TERMINATION RELATED TO A CHANGE IN CONTROL.</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If
a Change in Control occurs while this Agreement is in effect, and at any time
during the nine month period beginning on the date of the first occurrence of
such Change in Control either (i.) Executive&#146;s employment is terminated by the
Company for any reason other than Cause or the Executive&#146;s Death or Disability,
or (ii.) Executive terminates his or her employment for Good Reason, , the Company will pay Executive a Change
in Control Severance Benefit as follows PROVIDED THAT Executive first fulfills
the requirements of Section XVII:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>An amount equal to
Executive&#146;s annual base salary as in effect on the date of termination or, if
higher, the annual base salary as in effect prior to any reduction within the
twelve (12) months preceding termination, payable as a lump sum on the later of
the closing date on which a
Change in Control transaction is completed,
or 48 hours after the termination;</p>

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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Continuation (or
reimbursement for the cost of) all health and welfare benefits for Executive
and his/her dependents for a period of 12 months following termination at the
same or comparable levels of coverage.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">VI.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">TERMINATION OTHER THAN IN CONNECTION WITH A CHANGE IN
CONTROL.</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">For any termination other than a termination related to
a Change in Control, the Company shall pay Executive a Severance Benefit as
follows PROVIDED THAT Executive first fulfill the requirements of Section XVII.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Severance Payment</font></u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Upon an involuntary termination by the Company of
Executive&#146;s employment (other than for &#147;Cause,&#148; or in connection with
Executive&#146;s Death or Disability) the Company will pay Executive his/her Base
Salary through the date of termination and will pay Executive:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>An amount equal to
Executive&#146;s annual base salary as in effect on the date of termination payable
over a 12-month period in accordance with the Company&#146;s normal payroll
practices.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Continuation (or
reimbursement for the cost of) all health and welfare benefits for Executive
and his/her dependents for a period of 12 months following termination at the
same or comparable levels of coverage.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">VII.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">MATERIALS PREPARED AND INVENTIONS MADE
DURING EMPLOYMENT</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The Company shall be the exclusive owner of all
materials, concepts, and inventions Executive prepares, develops, or makes
(whether alone or jointly with others) within the scope of his employment, and
of all related rights (including copyrights, trademarks, and patents) and
proceeds.&#160; Without limitation,
materials, concepts, and inventions that (a)&nbsp;relate to the Company&#146;s
business or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or
(b)&nbsp;result from any work performed by Executive for the Company, shall be
considered within the scope of Executive&#146;s employment.&#160; Executive shall promptly disclose all such
materials, concepts, and inventions to the Company.&#160; Executive shall take all action reasonably requested by the
Company to vest ownership of such materials, consents, and inventions in the
Company and to permit the Company to obtain copyright, trademark, patent, or
similar protection in its name.&#160;
Notwithstanding anything herein, this obligation is subject to the
provisions of s. 2870 of the California Labor Code and does not apply to any
invention that qualifies fully as an excluded invention under s. 2870.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">VIII.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Access to Information</u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive acknowledges that in the course of his
employment he will have access to Confidential Information, that such
information is a valuable asset of the Company, and that its disclosure or
unauthorized use will cause the Company substantial harm.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Ownership</u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive acknowledges that all Confidential Information
shall continue to be the exclusive property of the Company (or the third party
that disclosed it to the Company), whether or not prepared in whole or in part
by Executive and whether or not disclosed to Executive or entrusted to his/her
custody in connection with his/her employment by the Company.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .75in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Nondisclosure and
Nonuse</u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Unless authorized or instructed in writing by the
Company, or required by legally constituted authority, Executive will not,
except as required in the course of the Company&#146;s business, during or after
his/her employment, disclose to others or use any Confidential Information, unless
and until, and then only to the extent that, such items become available to the
public through no fault of Executive.</font></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Return of Confidential
Information</u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Upon request by the Company during or after his
employment, and without request upon termination of employment pursuant to this
Agreement, Executive will deliver immediately to the Company all written or
tangible materials containing Confidential Information without retaining any
excerpts or copies.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(e)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Duration</u>.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The obligations set forth in this Section&nbsp;will
continue beyond the term of employment of Executive by the Company and for so
long as Executive possesses Confidential Information.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">IX.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">EFFECT OF AGREEMENT.</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This
Agreement supersedes and replaces any and all prior agreements and
understandings concerning Executive&#146;s employment relationship with the Company
entered into prior to the date hereof, but not any written agreements entered
into simultaneous with this Agreement or thereafter.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">X.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">ASSIGNMENT.</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and
shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective executors,
administrators, heirs, personal representatives and successors, but, except as
hereinafter provided, neither this Agreement nor any right hereunder may be
assigned or transferred by either party hereto, or by any beneficiary or any
other person, nor be subject to alienation, anticipation sale, pledge,
encumbrance, execution, levy or other legal process of any kind against Employee,
Employee&#146;s beneficiary or any other person.&#160;
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person or business succeeding to all
or substantially all of the business of the Company by stock purchase, merger,
consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, shall be bound by and shall
adopt and assume this Agreement, and the Company shall obtain the express
assumption of this Agreement by such successor.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">XI.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">NO OBLIGATION TO FUND.</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The agreement of the Company (and/or its successor)
to make payments to Executive hereunder shall represent the unsecured
obligation of the Company (and/or its successor), except to the extent (i) the
terms of any other agreement, plan or arrangement pertaining to the parties
provide for funding; or (ii) the Company (or its successor) in its sole
discretion elects in whole or in part to fund the Company&#146;s obligations under
this Agreement pursuant to a trust arrangement or otherwise.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">XII.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">GOVERNING LAW.</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, except to the
extent otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.&#160; The parties hereto expressly consent to the
personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Utah for any
action or proceeding arising from or relating to this Agreement or relating to
any arbitration in which the parties are participants.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">XIII.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">CONSULTNG AND SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYMENT.</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company
or its successors from employing Executive in a consulting or regular
employment capacity following termination of employment or other periods in
which Executive provides consulting services under this or any other agreement.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">XIV.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">AMENDMENT.</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This Agreement may only be amended by a written
instrument signed by the parties hereto, which makes specific reference to this
Agreement.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">XV.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">SEVERABILITY.</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
Parties agree that any provision of this Agreement that is held to be illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws shall be fully
severable.&#160; The Parties further agree
that this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal, invalid,
or unenforceable provision had never been a part of this Agreement and the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision
or by its severance from this Agreement.&#160;
Furthermore, a provision as similar to the illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable provision as is possible and legal, valid, and enforceable shall
be automatically added to this Agreement in lieu of the illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable provision.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">XVI.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">OTHER BENEFITS.</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Except as set forth herein, nothing in this
Agreement shall limit or replace the compensation or benefits payable to
Executive, or otherwise adversely affect Executive&#146;s rights, under any other
benefit plan, program or agreement to which Executive is a party.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">XVII.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">RELEASE OF CLAIMS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS.</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">As
an express prerequisite to receipt of any Severance or other post-termination
Benefits provided in this Agreement, Executive acknowledges and understands
that he/she must sign a Separation Agreement, including a release of claims.&#160; Such Agreement shall be substantially
similar to the Agreement attached as Addendum A.&#160; Executive understands that he/she will not be entitled to receive
any payments until he/she executes and delivers the signed Agreement, and the
revocation period set forth in the Waiver and Release of Claims Agreement has
run.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">XVIII.</font></b><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><b><font style="font-weight:bold;">ARBITRATION.</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Any
dispute between the Parties concerning the interpretation, application, or
claimed breach of this Agreement shall be submitted to binding, confidential
arbitration.&#160; Such arbitration shall be
conducted pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association
governing employment disputes, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in
Utah and familiar with employment law disputes.&#160; Prior to submitting the matter to arbitration, the parties shall first
attempt to resolve the matter by the claimant notifying the other party in
writing of the claim; by giving the other party the opportunity to respond in
writing to the claim within ten (10) days of receipt of the claim; and by
giving the other party the opportunity to meet and confer.&#160; If the matter is not resolved in this
manner, the dispute may then proceed to arbitration at the request of either
party.&#160; The parties shall bear equally
the arbitrator&#146;s fees and expenses, as well as the administrative costs, if
any, assessed by the American Arbitration Association.&#160; The prevailing party in any such proceeding
shall be entitled to recover costs, expenses, and attorney&#146;s fees incurred as a
result of such arbitration or as awarded by the arbitrator including all
arbitration costs.&#160; Should any party
institute any court action against the other with respect to any claim released
by this Agreement, or pursue any arbitrable dispute by any method other than
arbitration as provided for in this paragraph, the responding party shall be
entitled to recover from the initiating party all damages, costs, expenses, and
attorney&#146;s fees incurred as a result of such action.</font></p>

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  <p align="left" style="font-size:1.0pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
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  <p align="left" style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">GARDENBURGER, INC.</font></b></p>
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  <p align="left" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p align="left" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;">&nbsp;</p>
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  Scott Wallace</font></b></p>
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  <p align="left" style="font-size:1.0pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p align="left" style="font-size:1.0pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p align="left" style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal;">Scott
  Wallace</font></b></p>
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  <p align="left" style="font-size:1.0pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p align="left" style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal;">Bob
  Trebing</font></b></p>
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  <p align="left" style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal;">Secretary
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<p align="left" style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Addendum A</font></b></p>

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<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">SEPARATION
AGREEMENT</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">THIS Separation Agreement and Release (this
&#147;Agreement&#148;) is made and entered into this
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
day of &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;
and between GARDENBURGER, INC., an Oregon corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), and
&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;
(&#147;Executive&#148;) in order to provide for an orderly separation of employment and
establish the terms and conditions of Executive&#146;s separation from
employment.&#160; This Agreement also fully
and completely resolves any and all issues that Executive might have in
connection with his/her employment with the Company or the termination of that
employment.&#160; This is a negotiated agreement
establishing the terms and conditions of Executive&#146;s separation from employment
with the Company and it terminates, extinguishes and supersedes the benefits,
terms and conditions of employment between Executive and the Company except to
the extent prohibited by law.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual
promises and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows:</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Separation.</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive&#146;s employment will end effective
&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;
(the &#147;Termination Date&#148;).&#160; Executive
shall simultaneously resign from employment and tender a resignation from
his/her position as an officer of the Company.&#160;
Executive acknowledges that he/she has been and is subject to certain
laws governing trading by corporate insiders, and will engage in no trading
activities in violation of those laws.&#160;
Nothing herein shall affect any right Executive may have to
indemnification for acts as an officer of the Company available to him/her
under applicable law, the Company&#146;s bylaws, and/or Company acquired liability
coverage for directors and officers to the extent that coverage was or is in
place at the time this Agreement is signed.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">2.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Acknowledgement that Wages Received.</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive acknowledges that the payments made to the
date of this Agreement, and payments identified in this Agreement, represent
timely and full payment of all wages and compensation owing to him/her as a
result of his/her employment including but not limited to accrued vacation pay,
bonuses, and other forms of accrued compensation excepting amounts owing under
a deferred compensation plan, and include sums in addition to that amount.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">3.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Severance Pay.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">In consideration for Executive&#146;s execution and
non-revocation of this Separation Agreement, the Company will provide Executive
the sum of
$&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;
(gross) as severance pay, to be paid in accordance with the Company&#146;s usual and
customary payroll practices commencing upon expiration of the right to revoke
this Agreement provided that Executive has not exercised the right to revoke.&#160; This amount shall be subject to required
withholding for federal, state and local taxes, and usual and customary payroll
deductions. Executive agrees and acknowledges that but for this Separation
Agreement he/she is not entitled to these sums.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Stock Options.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">To
the extent Executive is a participant in the Company&#146;s Stock Option Plan,
his/her rights under that Plan shall be determined by the terms of the Plan and
not otherwise.&#160; Nothing in this
Agreement is intended to affect any vested rights he/she may have, or in any
way alter the rights and obligations specified in the Option Agreements and
Plan.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">5.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Benefit Plans.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive&#146;s
participation in all employee benefit plans and programs of the Company shall
end effective the Termination Date.&#160;
Executive&#146;s entitlement to any benefits afforded by any Company benefit
plans are governed solely by the applicable plans and policies, which are
incorporated herein by this reference.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Group Health Care.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive shall be entitled to continue his/her
current group health care coverage in accordance with the provisions of the
Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (&#147;COBRA&#148;).&#160; As consideration for this Agreement, the Company shall reimburse
Executive the cost of continuing these benefits for a period of twelve (12)
months.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Outplacement.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">As consideration for this Agreement and upon
Executive&#146;s request, Executive will be afforded outplacement assistance through
a provider mutually acceptable to Executive and the Company at a cost to the
Company not to exceed $25,000, provided that Executive commences outplacement
assistance no later than thirty (30) days following the Termination Date.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Confidential Information.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive is a party to an Employment Agreement
dated &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;
which imposes certain obligations to preserve the confidentiality of Company
information; Executive acknowledges that he/she remains bound by the obligation
notwithstanding his/her separation from employment.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">9.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Release of Claims.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive
hereby releases and forever discharges the Company, its predecessors,
successors and assigns, and its past, present, and future insurers,
representatives, officers, trustees, shareholders, directors, agents,
attorneys, and employees, and their respective successors, assigns, executors,
and administrators (collectively, the &#147;Releasees&#148;), of and from any and all
claims, charges, complaints, actions, causes of action, liability, damages,
costs, attorney fees, expenses of whatever nature, and demands of any kind
(including without limitation those based in tort, contract, or statue,
including without limitation, applicable state civil rights laws, Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Post-Civil War Rights Act, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act, 29, USC 621 et seq, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Equal Pay Act of 1963,
and any regulations under such laws) up to and including the date set forth
below, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, asserted or
unasserted.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Without
limitation on the foregoing, Executive hereby accepts the payments set forth
herein in full settlement and satisfaction of all claims, charges, complaints,
actions, causes of action, and demands against the Company or any of the
Releasees of every nature and kind whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or
unsuspected, past, present, or future on account of or in any way related to or
arising from the employment relationship existing between them or the
termination of that relationship.&#160;
Executive agrees that he/she is lawfully entitled to no payments, wages,
compensation, or benefits from the Company except as set forth in this
Agreement, and except for any amounts to which he/she is entitled under the
terms of the Company 401(k) plan and under the stock option agreements entered
into between the Company and Executive.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive
expressly waives all rights under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State
of California, which provides as follows:&#160;
&#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;&#160; Notwithstanding the provisions
of Section 1542, and for the purposes of implementing a full and complete
release and discharge of the Releasees, Executive expressly acknowledges that
this Agreement is intended to include and does include in its effect all claims
which Executive does not know or suspect to exist in Executive&#146;s favor at the
time Employee signed this Agreement.&#160;
Executive intends this Agreement to extinguish such claims.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive
represents that he/she has no claims against or relating to the Company pending
or filed with any local, state, or federal agency as of the date this Agreement
is signed; and that if any such claims are pending or filed, they will be
immediately withdrawn or dismissed.&#160;
Except where prohibited by law, Executive agrees that he/she will not
assert any court action, lawsuit, or any amendment to his/her claims against
the Company or any other Releasees arising out of or in connection with any of
the foregoing released claims, including without limitation any action,
lawsuit, or claim arising out of or in connection with the employment
relationship existing between the Company</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">and
Executive or the termination of that relationship other than one based upon an
alleged violation of this Agreement.&#160;
Where permitted by operation of law, Executive agrees that his/her sole
monetary relief for any claim permitted to be made following execution of this
Agreement shall be the monetary relief already provided.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
Company hereby releases and forever discharges Executive and his/her heirs,
successors, beneficiaries, agents and attorneys, and their respective
successors, assigns, executors, and administrators, of and from any and all
charges, complaints, actions, causes of action, liability, damages, costs,
attorney fees, expenses of whatever nature and demands of any kind (including
without limitation those based in tort, contract, or statue) arising from or
based on claims of which any current member of the Company&#146;s Board of Directors
has actual knowledge as of the date of this Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">10.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Right
to enforce agreement according to terms.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Notwithstanding
anything herein, the parties retain all rights to enforce this Agreement
according to its terms.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">11.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Older
Worker Benefit Protection Act.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This
Agreement is subject to the terms of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
of 1990 (&#147;OWBPA&#148;).&#160; The OWBPA provides
that an individual cannot waive a right or claim under the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act (&#147;ADEA&#148;) unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary.&#160; Pursuant to the terms of the OWBPA,
Executive acknowledges and agrees that he/she has executed this Agreement
voluntarily, and with full knowledge of its consequences.&#160; In addition, Executive hereby acknowledges
and agrees as follows:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">a.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>This Agreement has been written in a manner
that is calculated to be understood, and is understood, by Executive;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">b.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The release provisions of this Agreement
apply to any rights Executive may have under the ADEA;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">c.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The release provisions of this Agreement do
not apply to any rights or claims Executive may have under the ADEA that arise
after the date he/she executes this Agreement;</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">d.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The Company hereby advises Executive to
consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">e.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>The Company is giving Executive a period of
up to twenty-one (21) days to consider this Agreement.&#160; Executive may accept and sign this Agreement
before the expiration of the twenty-one (21) day time-period, but he is not
required to do so by the Company; and</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">f.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>For a period of seven (7) days following the
signing of this Agreement, Executive may revoke this Agreement.&#160; Executive will provide written notice of any
such revocation to the Company.&#160; This
Agreement shall become effective on the eighth day after Executive signs it, if
it has not been revoked during the revocation period.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">12.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Assistance with Litigation and other
Business.</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
parties recognize that Executive may have specialized information and knowledge
that is or may be important to the Company in the event it is involved in
disputes, claims or litigation, or may have been involved in incidents or
events which relate to disputes, claims or litigation.&#160; For the twelve months following the
execution of this Agreement, Executive agrees that he/she will make himself/herself
reasonably available to consult or assist the Company in any such matters.&#160; The Company will reimburse any reasonable
expenses Executive incurs.&#160; Thereafter,
the Company will reimburse Executive for any reasonable expenses and compensate
him/her for any time reasonably spent at his/her usual and customary fee for
consulting work, and shall provide such indemnification for that work as is
available under applicable law, the Company&#146;s bylaws, and the Company&#146;s
liability coverage.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">13</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Nondisparagement.</p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
parties agree not to make any derogatory remarks of any nature whatsoever at
any time about each other, about past or present employees or the Company&#146;s
products, publicly or privately, unless required by law.&#160; Nothing here shall limit any party in the
giving of truthful testimony or information, where the party is under legal
compulsion to do so.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">14.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Confidentiality of Agreement.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive
agrees that he/she will not disclose, disseminate, or publicize, or cause or
permit to be disclosed, disseminated, or publicized any of the terms of this
Agreement, subject to the following exceptions only: (i) to the extent
necessary to represent the Company&#146;s interests in claims or litigation where
the Company authorizes disclosure; (ii) to the extent necessary to report
income to appropriate taxing authorities, provided any person to whom the
information is disclosed shall also be bound by this confidentiality provision;
(iii) in response to an order or subpoena of a court or governmental agency of
competent jurisdiction, provided, however, that notice of receipt of such order
or subpoena shall be immediately communicated to the Company telephonically and
in writing, so that&#160; the Company shall
have an opportunity to intervene and assert what rights it has to nondisclosure
prior to Executive&#146;s response to such order or subpoena; (iv) to the extent
necessary to enforce this Agreement.&#160;
Executive may also disclose the terms of this Agreement to his/her
lawyers, accountants and financial advisers, and as required to lenders or
lending institutions for consideration in applications for loans or credit.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
Company agrees that, except on a business need-to-know basis, it will not
disclose, disseminate or publicize, or cause or permit to be disclosed, disseminated
or publicized, any of the terms of this Agreement.&#160; These obligations are subject to the following exceptions only
(i) to the extent necessary to represent its interests in claims or litigation,
(ii) to the extent necessary to comply with government reporting obligations,
including but not limited to the Company&#146;s proxy statements where required,
(iii) in response to an order or subpoena of a court or governmental agency of
competent jurisdiction, provided, however, that notice of receipt of such order
or subpoena shall be immediately communicated to Executive telephonically and
in writing so that Executive shall have an opportunity to intervene and assert
what rights he/she has to nondisclosure prior to the Company&#146;s response to such
order or subpoena; (iv) to the extent necessary to enforce this Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">15.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Return of Property.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive
is a party to an Employment Agreement which requires him/her immediately upon
termination to return Confidential Information to the Company.&#160; Executive acknowledges his/her continuing
obligations under that Agreement and represents that as of the Termination Date
he/she has complied fully with the obligation to return Company&#146;s Confidential
Information.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">16.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Non-Competition.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive
will not, throughout North America, Europe or Asia either individually or as a
director, officer, partner, employee, agent, representative, or consultant with
any business, directly or indirectly for three years following the Termination
Date:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Engage or prepare to engage in the business
of frozen or refrigerated products which contain Imitation Meat products
exclusively or as a primary ingredient.&#160;
Notwithstanding anything herein, Executive shall not be restricted from
engaging or preparing to engage in activities for a business that has a
separate product line or division that manufactures or markets products that
contain Imitation Meat products as described above, so long as Executive does
not personally work in that division or with that product line;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Induce or attempt to induce any person who is
an employee of the Company to leave the employ of the Company; or</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Solicit, divert, or accept orders for
products or services that are substantially competitive with the products or
services sold by the Company from any customer of the Company, or suggest,
request, or encourage any suppliers or customers of the Company to curtail,
reduce, or cancel their business done with the Company, or otherwise solicit
for himself/herself or any other person or entity any business of the Company.</p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">While
Executive acknowledges that the restrictions contained herein are reasonable,
if any term or condition of this Noncompetition provision is determined to be
unenforceable because of its scope, duration, geographical area or similar
factor, the court or arbitrator making such determination will have the power
to reduce or limit such scope, duration, area, or other factor, and such
covenant will then be enforceable in its reduced or limited form.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">17.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>No Admission.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
Parties agree that, by entering into this Agreement, neither party admits, and
each Party specifically denies, any violation of any local, state, or federal
law, common or statutory.&#160; The Parties
recognize that this Agreement has been entered into in order to achieve an
orderly separation and nothing contained herein shall be construed to be an
admission of liability or a concession of any kind.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">17.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Consequences of Breach.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If
Executive materially breaches this Agreement, the Company shall be relieved of
any obligation to make any payment not yet made provided that an arbitrator in
a proceeding duly commenced by the Company pursuant to this Agreement shall
have determined that Executive has materially breached the Agreement.&#160; The Company may suspend any payments due
under the Agreement during the pendency of the Arbitration proceeding but if
the Arbitrator concludes there was no material breach, the Company shall
forthwith discharge all arrears together with interest accrued from the date
the payment was suspended payable at prime.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">18.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Integration.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
Parties agree that this Agreement (together with the documents incorporated by
reference) states the entire agreement of the Parties and except as expressly
provided, referenced or incorporated herein, supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous negotiations and agreements, oral or written.&#160; Each Party expressly acknowledges that the
other Party did not, directly or indirectly, make any promises,
representations, or warranties whatsoever, express or implied, other than those
contained in this Agreement.&#160; The
Parties further agree that this Agreement may be amended only by a subsequent
writing signed by both of the Parties.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">19.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Waiver.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">No
waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute,
a waiver of any other provisions, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver
constitute a continuing waiver.&#160; No
waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the
waiver.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">20.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Binding Effect.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">All
rights, remedies and liabilities herein given to or imposed upon the parties
shall extend to, inure to the benefit of and bind, as the circumstances may
require, the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives,
administrators, successors and permitted assigns; provided, however, that the
obligations of Executive are personal and shall not be assigned by him/her.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">21.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Severability.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
Parties agree that any provision of this Agreement that is held to be illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws shall be fully
severable.&#160; The Parties further agree
that this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal, invalid,
or unenforceable provision had never been a part of this Agreement and the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision
or by its severance from this Agreement.&#160;
Furthermore, a provision as similar to the illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable provision as is possible and legal, valid, and enforceable shall
be automatically added to this Agreement in lieu of the illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable provision.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">22.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Arbitration.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
parties agree that any dispute relating to this Separation Agreement shall be
resolved in accordance with the provisions governing arbitration set forth in
the Employment Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">23.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Knowing
and Voluntary Agreement; No Pressure or Coercion.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive acknowledges and agrees that the only
consideration for this Agreement is the consideration expressly described
herein, that he/she has carefully read the entire Agreement, that he/she has
had the opportunity to review this Agreement and to have it reviewed and explained
to him/her by an attorney and financial counsel of her choosing, that he/she
fully understands its final and binding effect, and that he/she is signing this
Agreement voluntarily, with the full intent of releasing the Company from all
claims, without any undue pressure or coercion from the Company.</font></p>

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  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="3%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:3.92%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.36%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
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  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <td width="29%" colspan="2" valign="top" style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:29.66%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.36%;">
  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <td width="25%" valign="top" style="border:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:25.22%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Scott
  Wallace</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="25%" valign="top" style="border:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:25.74%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Bob
  Trebing</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="3%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:3.92%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.36%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
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  <td width="25%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:25.22%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="25%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:25.74%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Secretary
  &amp; Treasurer</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="3%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:3.92%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.46%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:6.36%;">
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