Resignation Letter and Acknowledgment between Peter J. Sodini and The Pantry, Inc.
Peter J. Sodini has formally resigned from his roles as President, CEO, Chairman, and board member of The Pantry, Inc., effective midnight on September 24, 2009. He will remain an employee until September 30, 2009. The letter confirms that this resignation does not change any rights or obligations under a prior Separation Agreement dated April 22, 2009. The resignation is acknowledged and agreed to by the company's Lead Director, Thomas Murnane.
Exhibit 10.4
August 24, 2009
Mr. Thomas Murnane
Lead Director of The Pantry, Inc.
5970 Grey Rock Road
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Dear Tom:
As discussed, effective as of midnight on September 24, 2009, I hereby resign my positions as President and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman and member of the board of directors of The Pantry, Inc. (the Company). I shall continue as an employee of the Company until September 30, 2009. We have agreed that my resignation as set forth above shall not affect any rights, obligations, or entitlements under the Separation Agreement between us dated April 22, 2009.
Please acknowledge your agreement with this letter by countersigning where indicated below.
| Sincerely, |
| /s/ Peter J. Sodini |
| Peter J. Sodini |
Agreed and Acknowledged
/s/ Thomas M. Murnane |
Thomas Murnane
Lead Director of The Pantry, Inc.