Amendment to Change of Control Agreement between Genaera Corporation and Leanne M. Kelly
This amendment updates the existing Change of Control Agreement between Genaera Corporation and Leanne M. Kelly. If a change of control occurs, all of Ms. Kelly's unvested options and awards to acquire company securities will immediately vest, and all such options and awards will remain exercisable for their original terms. All other employment terms remain unchanged. The amendment is effective upon Ms. Kelly's acceptance and signature.
Exhibit 10.6
August 11, 2008
Leanne M. Kelly
c/o Genaera Corporation
5110 Campus Drive
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Re: | Amendment to Agreement in the Event of a Change of Control of Genaera Corporation |
Dear Leanne:
The Change of Control Agreement dated May 18, 2007, as amended by letter agreement dated May 8, 2008, is hereby amended to add Paragraph 5(a)(i) to read as follows:
(i) If a Change of Control occurs, (a) all of your outstanding unvested options to purchase, or awards to acquire, securities of Genaera Corporation shall vest as of the date of the Change of Control; and (b) all of your outstanding options to purchase, or awards to acquire, securities of Genaera Corporation shall remain exercisable for the original term of such option to purchase, or award to acquire, securities of Genaera Corporation.
Except as amended above, all other terms and conditions of your employment shall remain in full force and effect.
Please indicate your acceptance of this amendment by your signature below and return to Human Resources by August 15, 2008.
Sincerely,
/s/ John L. Armstrong, Jr. |
John L. Armstrong, Jr. |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Accepted: | /s/ Leanne M. Kelly | |
Date: | August 13, 2008 |