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March 16, 1998


MR. GUY HADDLETON, CEO
ADAYTUM, INC.
2001 Killebrew Drive, Suite 360
Minneapolis, MN 55425-1820

Dear Guy:

RE:      ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT OFFER - CONTROLLER POSITION

Attached are two executed copies of my employment agreement with Adaytum, Inc.
dated March 16, 1998 along with a copy of the accompanying offer letter. I am
very excited about joining Adaytum and look forward to working closely with you
and your senior executive team toward the execution of Adaytum's business plan.

As discussed with you on March 16, 1998, the following documents my
understanding of certain issues which are unclear regarding my employment
relationship with Adaytum:

1.       START DATE/EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN PARTICIPATION:
         In order to accelerate my employee benefit plan eligibility date, my
         official start date will be on or before March 31, 1998 rather than
         April 13, 1998 as we discussed. Accordingly, my medical coverage under
         Adaytum's plan will begin May 1, 1998 (1st day of the month following
         30 days of continuous employment) and 401K Plan eligibility will be
         October 1, 1998 (1st day of the month following six months of
         continuous employment). Also, assuming arrangements can be made, I will
         be attending the management meetings to be held in the UK in early
         April, 1998.

2.       INCENTIVE BONUS:
         The bonus amount in the offer letter is not something we had discussed
         previously or agreed upon. We agreed that specifics relating to an
         incentive plan (amount, objectives, payment timing, etc.) would be
         discussed after my start date. I will work with you to get these
         details finalized by the end of May.

3.       AUTO ALLOWANCE:
         In addition to the compensation amounts included in the Employment
         Agreement, we agreed upon a monthly auto allowance of $400. As
         discussed, due to oversight, this item was not included in the offer
         letter or Employment Agreement. As agreed, the monthly auto allowance
         will be paid in accordance with established company policy (assumed to
         be via the payroll system so that all taxes, etc. can be appropriately
         withheld). It is my intent to use this allowance to either purchase or
         lease (at my option) a vehicle that will enhance my image as a senior
         executive of Adaytum.

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4.       SEVERANCE:
         This area was not discussed in detail during my interview process. As
         we agreed today, as soon as possible following my start date we will
         execute a severance agreement that will provide for the continuance of
         my monthly salary (i) for a minimum of six (6) months in the event a
         new CFO is hired and wants to build his own team resulting in the
         termination of my employment by Adaytum, or (ii) for a minimum of
         twelve (12) months in the event Adaytum is acquired and the acquiring
         company either discharges me or attempts to relocate my position away
         from Minnesota.

Please acknowledge your agreement with the above clarifying points by signing
this letter in the space provided and returning a copy to me and filing the
original with my Employment Agreement and offer letter in my personnel file.

Guy, I am anxious to report to work at Adaytum. If there is anything I can do to
help you in the interim please don't hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,                                      Acknowledged and Agreed To By:

/s/ Mike Mehr
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Mike Mehr                                       /s/ J. D. Guy Haddleton
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                                                Guy Haddleton, CEO
                                                Adaytum, Inc.