Letter Agreement Regarding Compensation Adjustments Between Genaera Corporation and Henry R. Wolfe, Ph.D.
This agreement between Genaera Corporation and Henry R. Wolfe, Ph.D. outlines Dr. Wolfe's voluntary acceptance of a 10% reduction in his base salary, effective June 1, 2008, resulting in a new annual salary of $225,000. Additionally, Dr. Wolfe agrees to forfeit any cash incentives, including salary increases and discretionary bonuses, for the year 2008. The agreement is part of the company's cash conservation efforts and is confirmed by both parties' signatures.
EXHIBIT 10.4
[GENAERA LETTERHEAD]
May 27, 2008
Henry R. Wolfe, Ph.D.
c/o Genaera Corporation
5110 Campus Drive
Plymouth Meeting, PA
19462
Dear Hank:
In conjunction with Genaera’s decision to implement initiatives designed to conserve cash into mid-2009, we have discussed and you have agreed, intending to be legally bound, to the following:
| • | A voluntary 10% reduction in base compensation. As such, effective June 1, 2008, your base salary will be $18,750.00 per month ($225,000/year); and |
| • | A voluntary forfeiture of cash incentives, including salary increases and discretionary bonus awards, for 2008. |
Please indicate your agreement with these changes by signing in the space provided below.
| Sincerely, | ||||||||
| /s/ John L. Armstrong, Jr. | ||||||||
| John L. Armstrong, Jr. | ||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
| JLA/jlb | ||||||||
| Accepted: | /s/ Henry R. Wolfe | Date: | May 29, 2008 | |||||
