Severance Arrangements for Executive Officers of PLC Systems Inc.
PLC Systems Inc. has established severance arrangements for certain executive officers. Kenneth J. Luppi and Vincent C. Puglisi are entitled to receive 26 weeks of base salary if they are terminated within one year following a change in control of the company. Other executives, including the President and CEO, CFO, and Chief Scientific Officer, have separate severance terms outlined in their individual employment agreements. These arrangements are designed to provide financial protection to key executives in the event of a company takeover or leadership change.
EXHIBIT 10.30
Severance Arrangements with Executive Officers
Pursuant to resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of PLC Systems Inc. (the Company) on December 19, 2001, Kenneth J. Luppi, the Companys Vice President of Operations, and Vincent C. Puglisi, the Companys Managing Director, International, are entitled to receive payments equal to 26 weeks of base salary in the event that they are terminated within one year after the date of a change in control of the Company.
Mark R. Tauscher, the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, James G. Thomasch, the Companys Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Dr. Robert I. Rudko, the Companys Chief Scientific Officer, are separately entitled to receive severance payments pursuant to the terms of their respective employment agreements with the Company.