Amendment to Employment Agreement between Northeast Utilities and Michael G. Morris

Summary

This amendment, dated September 11, 2001, modifies the employment agreement between Northeast Utilities and Michael G. Morris. It ensures that Mr. Morris's annual base salary cannot be reduced below $900,000 after September 1, 2001, without his written consent. It also clarifies language regarding compensation in the event of a change of control. The amendment is signed by both parties and is effective as of the stated date.

EX-10.41.3 6 morrisamend10413.txt AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment, dated as of September 11, 2001, is to the Employment Agreement, dated as of August 20, 1997, by and between Northeast Utilities (the "Company") and Michael G. Morris ("Executive"), as amended. A. The following sentence is added at the end of Section 1.4 of the Agreement: "Executive's annual Base Salary shall not be reduced below $900,000 after September 1, 2001 without Executive's written consent." B. The words "due hereunder" in Section 6.1(f)(ii) are amended to read "as in effect immediately prior to the Change of Control". IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the day and year first above written. NORTHEAST UTILITIES By: /s/ Gregory B. Butler Its Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel EXECUTIVE /s/ Michael G. Morris Michael G. Morris