Retention Bonus Agreement between Anesiva, Inc. and Michael L. Kranda

Summary

Anesiva, Inc. offers Michael L. Kranda a retention bonus of $66,667, payable on March 1, 2009, to encourage him to remain with the company during a challenging economic period. If Mr. Kranda resigns before May 1, 2009, he must repay the bonus within 30 days of leaving. If he is involuntarily terminated, repayment is not required. The agreement does not alter his at-will employment status or other terms of his original offer letter.

EX-10.83 12 dex1083.htm RETENTION BONUS LETTER - MICHAEL L. KRANDA Retention Bonus Letter - Michael L. Kranda

Exhibit 10.83

Delivered in Person

February 25, 2009

Michael Kranda

Dear Michael:

As you know, given the macro economic climate and resulting impact on company operations, many corporations have scaled back and even eliminated 2008 bonus programs as was the decision by Anesiva’s Board of Directors. However, in recognition of the continued commitment of its people to the success of the company, the Board has adopted a retention bonus plan for 2009. Anesiva, Inc. (the “Company”) is pleased to offer you an initial bonus payment in the amount equal to Sixty-six Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-seven Dollars ($66,667.00) to be earned and payable on March 1, 2009. Additional stay bonuses are planned for May and June under similar terms subject to subsequent Board approval.

In the event that you voluntarily resign from employment with the Company before May 1, 2009, you agree that you will repay to the Company this retention bonus amount paid to you pursuant to this letter. Any repayment under this paragraph must be repaid within thirty (30) days following your last date of employment with the Company. In the event that you are involuntarily terminated from employment with the Company, you will not be liable for repayment of the retention bonus.

As a reminder, your employment with the Company continues to be “at will,” as described in your original Offer Letter. This retention bonus and letter does not change any other terms of your Offer Letter.

We hope that you find the foregoing terms acceptable. Please indicate your agreement with these terms by signing and dating below.

Sincerely,

/s/ John Tran

John Tran

Vice President, Finance

I have read, accept and agree to, the terms of this agreement.


/s/ Michael L. Kranda				2/25/2009
Name				Date

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