Separation Agreement, dated February 5, 2019, by and between Sheldon Hirt and Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc

This Separation Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between Sheldon Hirt ("Executive" ) and Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company" and, together with Executive, the "Parties" ) and, unless revoked in accordance with Section 5, shall become effective as of the eighth day after the day on which Executive signs this Agreement (the " Effective Date"), which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not be prior to the Separation Date (as defined below). This Agreement is entered into with reference to the following facts:

In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

2. Final Paycheck; Expenses.

(a) Final Paycheck. On the first payroll date following the Separation Date, the Company shall pay to Executive all accrued but unpaid base salary and paid time off earned through the Separation Date, less payroll deductions and withholdings. Executive is entitled to these payments regardless of whether Executive executes this Agreement.

(b) Business Expenses. Executive agrees that, within five business days after the Separation Date, Executive will submit Executive's final documented expense reimbursement statement reflecting all business expenses Executive incurred through the Separation Date, if any, for which Executive seeks reimbursement. The Company will reimburse Executive for these expenses pursuant to its regular business practice.

3. Separation Payments and Benefits. Without admission of any liability, fact or claim, the Company hereby agrees to provide the severance benefits below, subject to the execution of this Agreement and Executive's performance of his continuing obligations pursuant to this Agreement and that certain Employee Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, and Ownership of Inventions Agreement entered into between the Executive and Amneal Pharma LLC as of September 13, 2016 (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

(a) Cash Severance. The Company shall pay, or shall call its affiliate employing Executive to pay, to Executive a cash payment equal to $693,450.00, which represents (x) Executive's annual base salary as in effect immediately prior to the Separation Date, plus (y) Executive’s target annual bonus in

the amount of fifty percent of Executive’s annual base salary, plus (z) $60,000.00, such payment to be made as soon as administratively possible after the Effective Date.

(b) Equity Awards. As of the Separation Date, Executive holds 17,766 Company restricted stock units (the "RSUs" ) and an option (the "Option") to purchase an aggregate of 72,661 shares of Company common stock, each of which is unvested as of the Separation Date and, in accordance with their terms, shall automatically terminate on the Separation Date for no consideration.

(c) Continued Benefits Healthcare Continuation Coverage. If Executive is eligible for and timely elects to receive continued healthcare coverage pursuant to the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended ("COBRA"), the Company will partially subsidize, or cause its affiliate employing Executive to partially subsidize, the premium cost for continued group medical, dental, and/or vision coverage during the period commencing on the Separation Date and ending on the earliest of (i) January 31 , 2020, (ii) the expiration of Executive 's (or Executive 's legal dependent's, as applicable) eligibility for benefits under COBRA, and (iii) such time as Executive becomes eligible to receive medical benefits under a "group health plan" (within the meaning of COBRA) maintained by a subsequent employer of Executive (provided that Executive is eligible to continue Executive's COBRA coverages by paying the full cost of the applicable COBRA premiums after eligibility for such other group health plan until such COBRA coverage is otherwise terminated) (such period, the "COBRA Period”), in each case, for Executive and Executive 's legal dependents who are participating in such coverages as of Executive's termination of employment. During the COBRA Period, (1) Executive will pay the same amount toward the premium cost for Executive and Executive 's dependents' medical and dental coverage that he would pay for that same level of coverage as an active employee, and the Company will pay, or cause to be paid the balance of the premium cost, and (2) Executive will pay the full cost of the premium for vision coverage and the Company will pay, or cause to be paid, the applicable two percent (2%) COBRA administrative fee; provided , however, that (A) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code" ), under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409 A­I (a)(S) or (B) the Company, or its affiliate employing Executive, is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without incurring penalties (including, without limitation, pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then , in either case, an amount equal to the premium contribution amount that would have been paid by the Company, or its affiliate employing Executive, for each remaining COBRA premium under such plans shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments over the continuation coverage period (or the remaining portion thereof). After the Company ceases to pay or reimburse premiums pursuant to the preceding sentence, Executive may, if eligible, elect to continue healthcare coverage at Executive 's expense in accordance with the provisions of COBRA. Executive acknowledges that he shall be solely responsible for all matters relating to Executive's continuation of coverage pursuant to COBRA, including, without limitation, Executive 's election of such coverage and his timely payment of premiums.

(d) Outplacement. Executive shall be eligible to receive outplacement and career services counseling for up to 26 weeks following the Separation Date from Lee Hecht Harrison or another nationally-recognized outplacement firm engaged by the Company for similarly-situated executives.

(e) Withholdings and Deductions. All compensation payable to Executive under this Agreement shall be made less applicable withholdings and deductions.

(f) Sole Separation Benefit. Executive agrees that the payments provided by this Section 3 are not required under the Company's normal policies and procedures and are provided as a severance solely in connection with this Agreement.

(a) General Release. On behalf of Executive and Executive's heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, trusts, spouse and estate, Executive hereby releases and forever discharges the "Releasees" hereunder, consisting of the Company and each of its owners, affiliates, subsidiaries, predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, directors, officers, partners, employees, and insurers, and all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with them, or any of them, of and from any and all manner of action or actions, cause or causes of action, in law or in equity, suits, debts, liens, contracts, agreements, promises, liability, claims, demands, damages, loss, cost or expense, of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown , fixed or contingent (hereinafter called "Claims" ), which Executive now has or may hereafter have against the Releasees, or any of them, by reason of any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever from the beginning of time to the date hereof, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any Claims arising out of, based upon , or relating to Executive 's hire, employment, remuneration or termination by the Releasees, or any of them, Claims arising under federal , state, or local laws relating to employment, Claims of any kind that may be brought in any court or administrative agency, including any Claims arising under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA" ), 29 U.S.C. § 621 , et seq., the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990; the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended , 42 U.S.C. § 2000, et seq.; Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended , 42 U .S.C. § 12101 et seq.; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.; Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Civil Rights Act of 1991 ; 42 U .S.C. § 1981 , et seq.; Equal Pay Act, as amended, 29 U .S.C. § 206(d); regulations of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, 41 C.F.R. Section 60, et seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 260 I et seq.; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended , 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, as amended , 29 U .S.C. § I 00 I et seq.; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, as amended, 29 U .S.C. § 210 I et seq.; the Fair Credit Reporting Act and all similar state laws regarding background checks; the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination; the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act; the New Jersey Family Leave Act; the New Jersey Wage Payment Law; the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law; the New Jersey Equal Pay Act; retaliation Claims under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Law; Claims

for breach of contract; Claims arising in tort, including, without limitation , Claims of wrongful dismissal or discharge, discrimination , harassment, retaliation , fraud, misrepresentation, defamation , libel , infliction of emotional distress, violation of public policy, and/or breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; and Claims for damages or other remedies of any sort, including, without limitation, compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief and attorney 's fees.

(b) Unreleased Claims. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, Executive does not release the following claims:

(i) Claims for unemployment compensation or any state disability insurance benefits pursuant to the terms of applicable state law;

(ii) Claims for workers' compensation insurance benefits under the terms of any worker's compensation insurance policy or fund of the Company;

(iii) Claims to continued participation in certain of the Company's group benefit plans pursuant to the terms and conditions of COBRA;

(iv) Claims to any benefit entitlements vested as the date of Executive's employment termination, pursuant to written terms of any Company employee benefit plan;

(vi) Executive's right to bring to the attention of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims of discrimination; provided , however, that Executive does release Executive's right to secure any damages for alleged discriminatory treatment; and

(c) Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. In accordance with the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act,

Executive is hereby advised as follows:

(ii) Executive understands that, by entering into this Agreement, Executive does not waive any Claims that may arise after the date Executive signs this Agreement.

(iii) Executive has signed this Agreement voluntarily and knowingly in exchange for the consideration described in this Agreement, which Executive acknowledges is adequate and satisfactory to Executive and in addition to any other benefits to which Executive is otherwise entitled.

(iv) The Company advises Executive to consult with an attorney before executing this Agreement.

(v) Executive has 21 days to review and decide whether or not to sign this Agreement. If Executive signs this Agreement before the expiration of such period, Executive acknowledges that Executive has done so voluntarily, had sufficient time to consider the Agreement, to consult with counsel and that Executive does not desire additional time and hereby waives the remainder of the 21-day period. In the event of any changes to this Agreement, whether or not material, Executive waives the restarting of the 21-day period .

(vi) Executive has seven days after signing this Agreement to revoke this Agreement and this Agreement will become effective upon the expiration of that revocation period. If Executive revokes this Agreement during such seven-day period, this Agreement will be null and void and of no force or effect on either the Company or Executive and Executive will not be entitled to any of the payments or benefits which are expressly conditioned upon the execution and non-revocation of this Agreement.

If Executive wishes to revoke this Agreement, Executive must deliver written notice of Executive's revocation to Michelle Foster at 400 Crossing Blvd, 3rd Floor, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807, on or before 5:00 p.m. on the seventh day after the date on which Executive signs this Agreement.

6. Continuing Obligations. Executive acknowledges Executive's continuing obligations under the Confidentiality Agreement, which shall be deemed incorporated herein by reference. The Confidentiality Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the periods set forth therein.

8. No Assignment by Executive. Executive warrants and represents that no portion of any of the matters released herein, and no portion of any recovery or settlement to which Executive might be entitled, has been assigned or transferred to any other person, firm or corporation not a party to this Agreement, in any manner, including by way of subrogation or operation of law or otherwise. If any claim, action, demand or suit should be made or instituted against the Company or any other Releasee because of any actual assignment, subrogation or transfer by Executive, Executive agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and all other Releasees against such claim, action, suit or demand, including necessary expenses of investigation, attorneys' fees and costs. In the event of Executive's death, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of Executive and Executive's executors, administrators, heirs, distributees, devisees, and legatees. None of Executive's rights or obligations may be assigned or transferred by Executive, other than Executive's rights to payments hereunder, which may be transferred only upon Executive's death by will or operation of law.

10. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of the parties shall be governed by, the laws of the state of New Jersey or, where applicable, United States federal law, in each case, without regard to any conflicts of laws provisions or those of any state other than New Jersey.

13. Maintaining Confidential Information. Executive reaffirms his obligations under the Confidentiality Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in the Confidentiality Agreement or this Agreement will be construed to prohibit Executive from filing a charge with, reporting possible violations to, or participating or cooperating with any governmental agency or entity, including but not limited to the EEOC, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Congress, or any agency Inspector General, or making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower, anti-discrimination, or anti-retaliation provisions of federal, state or local law or regulation. Executive does not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures, and Executive is not required to notify the Company that he has made such reports or disclosures. Furthermore, in accordance with 18 U .S.C. § 1833, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Confidentiality Agreement or this Agreement: (i) Executive shall not be in breach of this Agreement, and shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law (x) for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (y) for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal ; and (ii) if Executive files a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, Executive may disclose the trade secret to Executive's attorney, and may use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if Executive files any document containing the trade secret under seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

14. Executive's Cooperation. After the Separation Date, upon written request, Executive shall cooperate with the Company and its affiliates, upon the Company's reasonable request, with respect to any internal investigation or administrative, regulatory or judicial proceeding involving matters within the scope of Executive 's duties and responsibilities to the Company or its affiliates during his employment with the Company (including, without limitation , Executive being available to the Company upon reasonable notice for interviews and factual investigations, appearing at the Company's reasonable request to give testimony without requiring service of a subpoena or other legal process, and turning over to the Company all relevant Company documents which are or may have come into Executive 's possession during his employment); provided , however, that an y such request by the Company shall not be unduly burdensome or interfere with Executive's personal schedule or ability to engage in gainful employment. The Company agrees to reimburse Executive for his reasonable expenses in participating in the prosecution or defense of any investigation, litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding as well as to reimburse Executive for any lost income resulting from compliance with the obligations of this paragraph, provided that Executive submits acceptable documentation of all such expenses and lost income.

15. Section 409A of the Code. The Company and Executive acknowledge that the separation of the Executive 's employment with the Company is intended to constitute an involuntary separation from service for the purposes of Section 409A of the Code, and the related Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretative guidance issued thereunder ("Section 409A" ). This Agreement is intended, to the greatest extent permitted under law, to comply with the short-term deferral exemption and the separation pay exemption provided in Section 409A such that no benefits or payments under this Agreement are subject to Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the timing of any payments under this Agreement shall be made consistent with such exemption. To the extent applicable, this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with Section 409A, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the Separation Date. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Company determines that any amounts payable hereunder may be subject to Section 409A, the Company may, to the extent permitted under Section 409A cooperate

in good faith to adopt such amendments to this Agreement or adopt other appropriate policies and procedures, including amendments and policies with retroactive effect, that the Company determines are necessary or appropriate to avoid the imposition of taxes under Section 409A; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not create an obligation on the part of the Company to adopt any such amendment, policy or procedure or take any such other action, nor shall the Company have any liability for failing to do so. To the extent that any reimbursements payable pursuant to this Agreement are subject to the provisions of Section 409 A, such reimbursements shall be paid to Executive no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred, the amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year, and Executive's right to reimbursement under this Agreement will not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

16. No Disparagement and Neutral Reference. If Company personnel are contacted regarding prospective employment inquiries to the Company, they will not disparage Executive in any manner and shall provide a neutral or positive reference consistent with the Company’s general reference policy to any such prospective employer. Executive shall not disparage any Company executive, officer or director.

17. Confidentiality of this Agreement. Executive and the Company agree that, at all times, the existence, terms and conditions of this Agreement will be kept secret and confidential and will not be disclosed voluntarily to any third party, except: (a) to Executive’s spouse, domestic partner or immediate family member; (b) to the extent required by law, including any requirement to publicly file this Agreement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; (c) in connection with any claim to enforce, interpret or determine the scope, meaning, enforceability or effect of the Agreement as for which the parties will take any and all steps reasonable necessary to insure confidentiality of the Agreement as part of such proceedings; or (d) to obtain confidential legal, tax or financial advice with respect thereto.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement is not intended to restrict or otherwise interfere

with the parties’ obligation to testify truthfully in any forum or to restrict or otherwise interfere

with their right and/or obligation to contact, cooperate with or provide information to any

government agency or commission.