Amendment to Global Supply Agreement between Applied Materials and MKS Instruments (April 2014)
Applied Materials and MKS Instruments have agreed to extend the term of their existing Global Supply Agreement until July 30, 2014, to allow more time for negotiations on a new agreement. All other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged, and any related addendums are also extended unless terminated earlier. Both parties have signed this amendment, confirming their commitment to continue working together under the current terms until a new agreement is reached.
Exhibit 10.1
April 16, 2014
Ms. Holly Bonner
Account Director
134 Rio Robles Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
Reference: Global Supply Agreement, dated April 21, 2005
Dear Holly:
To allow for adequate time to complete negotiations of our existing GSA document, we are amending the Global Supply Agreement between Applied Materials and MKS Instruments to extend the existing term. We will in good faith work on an evergreen agreement within anticipated completion in the next three months. Unless the GSA is terminated sooner, the term of the GSA will now expire on July 30th, 2014.
All other Terms and Conditions of the Global Supply Agreement remain unchanged. Additionally, any Addendums that expire upon the expiry or termination of the GSA shall also be extended for this additional period, unless terminated earlier as provided in the Addendum or this letter.
| Sincerely, |
| /s/ John A. Casey |
| John A. Casey Sr. Commodity Business Manager |
| /s/ John A. Casey | 4/16/14 | |||
| Applied Materials | Date | |||
| /s/ Gerald G. Colella | 4/27/14 | |||
| MKS Instruments Gerald G. Colella CEO & President | Date | |||
