Extension Agreement to Distribution Agreement between Cepheid and Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C.
Cepheid and Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. have agreed to extend the term of their existing Distribution Agreement, originally established in 2000 and previously amended, so that Fisher's distribution rights will continue through May 31, 2006. The agreement may be further extended by mutual consent. All other terms of the original Distribution Agreement remain unchanged. This extension is confirmed by authorized representatives of both companies.
Exhibit 10.30
April 23, 2004
Juan Herrero
Vice President of Life Science & Drug Discovery
Fisher Scientific
2000 Park Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Dear Mr. Herrero,
With the authorized signatures below, Cepheid and Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. (“Fisher”) signify their mutual agreement to extend the term of the Amendment and Agreement dated December 20, 2002, which amended the January 10, 2000 letter agreement and the August 30, 2001 modification and restatement of such letter agreement (together, the “Distribution Agreement”).
The term of the Distribution Agreement will be extended such that the distribution rights granted to Fisher under the Distribution Agreement shall continue through and including May 31, 2006. The term may be extended beyond that time through mutual agreement of Cepheid and Fisher.
All other terms of the Distribution Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
Please signify your acceptance and agreement on behalf of Fisher to the extension of the term of our existing Distribution Agreement.
Sincerely,
| Ira Marks |
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| Agreed and Accepted on behalf of Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. |
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| By: | Signed by Herrero May 26, 2004 |
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