Amendment to Employment Agreement between CPI Aerostructures, Inc. and Arthur August (2006)

Summary

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. and Arthur August have agreed to extend and amend Mr. August's employment agreement. For 2006, Mr. August will serve as Chairman Emeritus with a base salary of at least $60,000. He will not receive a bonus or additional stock options for that year. The employment term is extended through December 31, 2006, and the non-compete fee will be paid starting January 1, 2007. All other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged.

EX-10.23 2 file002.htm LETTER AGREEMENT
  EXHIBIT 10.23 CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. 60 HEARTLAND BLVD. EDGEWOOD, NEW YORK 11717 As of December 1, 2005 Mr. Arthur August 7155 Wainscott Court Sarasota, FL 34238 Dear Mr. August: This letter will serve to extend and amend the employment agreement, dated August 14, 2001 ("Employment Agreement") between you and CPI Aerostructures, Inc. ("Company"), effective as of January 1, 2006. Except as herein amended, all of provisions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 1. From January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, you shall continue to be employed by the Company as its Chairman Emeritus and Section 1.1 of the Employment Agreement shall be deemed amended accordingly. 2. Your "Base Salary" during calendar year 2006 shall be at the annual rate of not less than $60,000 and Section 2.1 of the Employment Agreement shall be deemed amended accordingly. 3. You shall not be entitled to a "Bonus" for the 2006 calendar year under Section 2.2 of the Employment Agreement or any additional option grants under Section 2.3 of the Employment Agreement. 4. The "Employment Term" under Section 3 of the Employment Agreement shall continue until December 31, 2006. 5. The "Non-compete Fee" under Section 4.7(d) of the Employment Agreement shall be paid in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement, with the first installment thereof to be paid on January 1, 2007. If this adequately sets forth our understanding with respect to your Employment Agreement, please sign in the space provided below and return it to the undersigned. Sincerely, CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. By: /s/ Edward J. Fred ----------------------------- Edward J. Fred President and CEO ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO: /s/ Arthur August - ------------------------------- ARTHUR AUGUST