Amendment No. 3 to Change in Control Agreement between KCS Energy, Inc. and Joseph T. Leary

Summary

This amendment, effective April 9, 2006, updates the existing change in control agreement between KCS Energy, Inc. and Joseph T. Leary. The main change extends the agreement's effectiveness from August 1, 2006, to August 1, 2008. All other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged and are reaffirmed by both parties.

EX-10.10 12 h35269exv10w10.txt AMENDMENT NO.3 TO CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT - JOSEPH T. LEARY Exhibit 10.10 KCS ENERGY, INC. PHONE ###-###-#### 5555 San Felipe FAX ###-###-#### Suite 1200 www.kcsenergy.com Houston, Texas 77056 Effective Date: April 9, 2006 (KCS LOGO) Mr. Joseph T. Leary Re: Amendment No. 3 to Change in Control Agreement Dear Joseph: When countersigned by you, this letter will serve as an amendment (referred to here as "AMENDMENT NO. 3") to your existing change in control agreement with KCS Energy, Inc. (the "COMPANY") dated May 27, 2003, as amended (the "ORIGINAL AGREEMENT"). 1. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT PROVISION. Section 5 of the Original Agreement is amended by deleting the words "August 1, 2006" and substituting therefor the words "August 1, 2008". 2. ORIGINAL AGREEMENT RATIFIED. In all other respects, the Original Agreement remains in effect, and is ratified by you and by the Company. * * * Please sign below and return a signed copy to the Company to confirm your agreement with this Amendment No. 3. Very truly yours, KCS ENERGY, INC. By: /s/ James W. Christmas ------------------------------------ James W. Christmas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Accepted and agreed to: /s/ Joseph T. Leary - ---------------------------------------- Joseph T. Leary