Amendment to Employment Agreement Between John T. Hanson and WorldPort Communications, Inc.

Summary

This amendment updates the employment agreement between John T. Hanson and WorldPort Communications, Inc. If Mr. Hanson's employment is terminated for any reason other than cause, he will receive a lump sum payment equal to two years of salary ($470,000) and two years of guaranteed bonus ($180,000) on the day of termination. All other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged. The amendment is effective upon acceptance and signature by both parties.

EX-10.20 4 w48612x1020.txt AMENDMENT TO JOHN T. HANSON EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ###-###-#### Fax ###-###-#### www.wrdp.com 1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd. Suite 108 Kennesaw, Georgia 30144 WorldPort Communications, Inc. Bridging nations and networks. August 9, 1999 To: John T. Hanson From: Carl Grivner Subject: Employment Amendment ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This letter is intended to amend certain provisions of your original employment offer dated June 29, 1999. Should your employment with WorldPort Communications Inc. be terminated for any reason other than for cause you will be paid on day of termination the equivalent of two years salary ($470,000) and two years guaranteed bonus ($180,000). All provisions of the original agreement not amended with this agreement remain a part of the employment agreement between you and WorldPort Communications Inc. If you accept this change in compensation please accept by signing below. John T. Hanson Carl Grivner /s/ John T. Hanson /s/ Carl Grivner ---------------------- --------------------- Chief Financial Officer Chairman and CEO August 9, 1999 August 9, 1999