Amendment No. 5 to Cleco Corporation 2000 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Effective January 1, 2009)

Summary

This amendment updates Cleco Corporation's 2000 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2009. The plan provides long-term incentive compensation to eligible employees, typically through stock-based awards or similar incentives. The amendment may revise terms such as eligibility, award types, or administration procedures. The agreement is between Cleco Corporation and its employees participating in the plan, and it outlines the company's obligations to provide and manage these incentives under the updated terms.

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