Document:

First Amendment to Letter Agreement

 Exhibit 10.2 
 FIRST AMENDMENT TO LETTER AGREEMENT 
 THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO LETTER AGREEMENT (the
“Amendment”) is entered into effective the 1st day of March, 2006, by Novoste Corporation, a Florida
corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) and Subhash C. Sarda (hereinafter referred to as the “Executive”). The Company and Executive are hereinafter referred to collectively, as the “Parties.” 

W I T N E S S E T H: 
 WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into a Letter Agreement dated November 11, 2005, pursuant to which the date of Executive’s termination of employment with the Company was established as February 28, 2006 and pursuant
to which the Executive is entitled to receive certain payments upon the termination of his employment; and 
 WHEREAS, the Company
desires to further extend Executive’s employment beyond February 28, 2006. 
 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the
promises and mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows: 
 1. Termination of Employment: The terms of paragraph 1 of the Letter Agreement shall be altered and amended so that the Executive shall continue to
be employed by the Company, with all accompanying benefits of employment, including health insurance benefits, vacation and allowable personal time accrual for 2006, reimbursement of business expenses and salary at his base salary rate as of the
date of the Letter Agreement, through March 31, 2006. Nothing in this letter shall exclude the Executive from pursuing other employment search activities, as long as such activity does not substantially interfere with his performance of his
duties as Chief Financial Officer. 

 2. Certain Payments: Paragraph 2 of the letter Agreement, shall be further amended by adding the
following paragraph: 
  

	 	(iv)	a fifth payment (the “Fifth Payment”) in the amount of $15,000, less applicable deductions, including, without limitation, federal and state withholding, to be paid on
March 31, 2006, provided, however, that the Executive shall not receive the Fifth Payment if the Executive voluntarily terminates employment with the Company prior to March 31, 2006. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the composition of the
Company’s Board of Directors changes such that the number of directors on the Board of Directors who are directors of the Board of Directors as of the date of this Amendment is less than the number of directors on the Board of Directors who are
not directors of the Board of Directors as of the date of this Amendment, the Executive shall be entitled to immediate payment of the Fifth Payment (to the extent such payment has not previously been made); 

 3. All other and further terms and provisions of the Letter Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as entered into by the Parties on
November 11, 2005. 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this First Amendment to the Letter Agreement as of the date
indicated by their respective names. 
 Date: 
  

					
	March 9, 2006	 	 /s/ Subhash C. Sarda

		 	SUBHASH C. SARDA
		
		 	NOVOSTE CORPORATION
			
	Date:	 		 	
			
	March 9, 2006	 	By:	 	 /s/ Alfred J. Novak

		 	Name:	 	ALFRED J. NOVAK
		 	Title:	 	PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERInterim Executive Services Agreement

 Exhibit 10.3 
 Tatum, LLC 
 Interim Executive Services Agreement 
 March 1, 2006 
 Mr. Alfred Novak 
 Chief Executive Officer 
 Novoste Corporation 
 4350 International Boulevard 
 Norcross, Ga 30093 
 Dear Mr. Novak: 
 Tatum, LLC
(“Tatum”) understands that Novoste Corporation (the “Company”) desires to extend the employment of Subhash C. Sarda, one of our partners, as an employee of the Company (the “Tatum Partner”) from March 1, 2006
through to March 31, 2006, and if asked by the Board of Directors of Novoste Corporation, an additional extension through April 30, 2006, in accordance with Mr. Sarda’s Amendment No. 1, dated
             to the Letter Agreement with Novoste Corporation dated November 11, 2005. It is understood that Tatum and the Tatum Partner will do, or cause such work to be done as is
necessary to properly execute the office of the Chief Financial Officer of Novoste Corporation. 
 Although the Tatum Partner will dedicate substantially all
of his business time and attention to the Company, the Company acknowledges that the Tatum Partner is and will remain a partner in our firm so that he or she will have access to our firm’s resources for use in his or her employment with the
Company. This Interim Executive Services Agreement sets forth the rights of the Company, through the Tatum Partner, to use such resources for the benefit of the Company and for the payment for such services. 
 Since the Tatum Partner will be under the control and direct management of the Company, and not Tatum, Tatum’s obligations to the Company are exclusively those set
forth in this agreement. This document will serve as the entire agreement between the Company and Tatum. 
 Compensation

 The Company will pay directly to Tatum a fee of $2,770 on a bi-weekly basis (“Resource Fee”) as full compensation for resources provided by
Tatum. 
 Novoste will continue to pay Subhash Sarda in accordance with his Amended Letter Agreement.. In the event that Novoste extends the term of this
agreement with Tatum Novoste shall have the right to extend the agreement for Subhash Sarda. If the extended agreement with Tatum is for part time services, compensation to Subhash Sarda, will be reduced on the same basis as the reduction in payment
to Tatum. For purposes hereof, (i) “Salary” means all compensation, including retention and other bonuses, paid to Tatum Partner, except for benefits (including medical benefits subsidy paid to Tatum Partner). All compensation payable
or deliverable to Tatum is referred to herein as the “Resource Fee.” 

 Payments; Deposit 
 Payments to Tatum should be made by direct deposit through the Company’s payroll, or by an automated clearing house (“ACH”) payment at the same time as payments are made to the Employee. If such payment
method is not available and payments are made by check, Tatum will issue invoices to the Company, and the Company agrees to pay such invoices no later than ten (10) days after receipt of invoices. 
 Company agrees to pay Tatum and to maintain a security deposit of $5,540 for the Company’s future payment obligations to Tatum under this agreement (the
“Deposit”). If the Company breaches this agreement and fails to cure such breach as provided in this agreement, Tatum will be entitled to apply the Deposit to its damages resulting from such breach. Upon termination or expiration of this
agreement, Tatum will return to the Company the balance of the Deposit remaining after application of any amounts to unfulfilled payment obligations of the Company to Tatum as provided for in this agreement. 
 Termination 
 This agreement will
terminate immediately upon the earlier of the effective date of termination or expiration of the Tatum Partner’s employment with the Company or upon the Tatum Partner ceasing to be a partner of Tatum. 
 In the event that either party commits a breach of this agreement and fails to cure the same within seven (7) days following delivery by the non-breaching party of
written notice specifying the nature of the breach, the non-breaching party will have the right to terminate this agreement immediately effective upon written notice of such termination. 
 Hiring Tatum Partner Outside of Agreement 
 During the twelve (12)-month period following termination or expiration of this agreement, other than in connection with another Tatum agreement, the Company will not solicit the employment of the Tatum Partner, or engage the Tatum
Partner as an independent contractor, to render services of substantially the same nature as those for which Tatum is making the Tatum Partner available pursuant to this agreement except if the Tatum Partner is no longer a partner or otherwise
employed by Tatum. The parties recognize and agree that a breach by the Company of this provision would result in the loss to Tatum of the Tatum Partner’s valuable expertise and revenue potential and that such injury will be impossible or very
difficult to ascertain. Therefore, in the event this provision is breached, Tatum will be entitled to receive as liquidated damages an amount equal to forty-five percent (45%) of the Tatum Partner’s Annualized Compensation (as defined
below), which amount the parties agree is reasonably proportionate to the probable loss to Tatum and is not intended as a penalty. If, however, a court or arbitrator, as applicable, upon application of or suit filed by the Company, determines that
liquidated damages are not appropriate for such breach, Tatum will have the right to seek actual damages. The amount will be due and payable to Tatum upon written demand to the Company. For this purpose, “Annualized Compensation” will mean
the Tatum Partner’s most recent annual Salary and the maximum amount of any bonus for which the Tatum Partner was eligible with respect to the then current bonus year. 
 Insurance 
 The Company will provide
Tatum or the Tatum Partner with written evidence that the Company maintains directors’ and officers’ insurance in an amount reasonably acceptable to the Tatum Partner at no additional cost to the Tatum Partner, and the Company will
maintain such insurance at all times while this agreement remains in effect. 
  

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 Furthermore, the Company will maintain such insurance coverage with respect to occurrences arising during the term of
this agreement for at least three years following the termination or expiration of this agreement or will purchase a directors’ and officers’ extended reporting period, or “tail,” policy to cover the Tatum Partner. 
 Disclaimers, Limitations of Liability & Indemnity 
 It is understood that Tatum does not have a contractual obligation to the Company other than to make its resources available to the Tatum Partner (by virtue of the Tatum Partner being a partner in Tatum) for the
benefit of the Company under the terms and conditions of this agreement. The Resource Fee will be for the resources provided. Tatum assumes no responsibility or liability under this agreement other than to render the services called for hereunder
and will not be responsible for any action taken by the Company in following or declining to follow any of Tatum’s advice or recommendations. 
 Tatum
represents to the Company that Tatum has conducted its standard screening and investigation procedures with respect to the Tatum Partner becoming a partner in Tatum, and the results of the same were satisfactory to Tatum. Tatum disclaims all other
warranties, either express or implied. Without limiting the foregoing, Tatum makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or reliability of reports, projections, forecasts, or any other information derived from use of Tatum’s
resources, and Tatum will not be liable for any claims of reliance on such reports, projections, forecasts, or information. Tatum will not be liable for any non-compliance of reports, projections, forecasts, or information or services with federal,
state, or local laws or regulations. Such reports, projections, forecasts, or information or services are for the sole benefit of the Company and not any unnamed third parties. 
 In the event that any partner of Tatum (including without limitation the Tatum Partner to the extent not otherwise entitled in his or her capacity as an officer of the Company) is subpoenaed or otherwise required to
appear as a witness or Tatum or such partner is required to provide evidence, in either case in connection with any action, suit, or other proceeding initiated by a third party or by the Company against a third party, then the Company shall
reimburse Tatum for the costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) actually incurred by Tatum or such partner and provide Tatum with compensation at Tatum’s customary rate for the time incurred. 
 As a condition for recovery of any liability, the Company must assert any claim against Tatum within three (3) months after discovery or sixty (60) days after
the termination or expiration of this agreement, whichever is earlier. 
 Tatum will not be liable in any event for incidental, consequential, punitive, or
special damages, including without limitation, any interruption of business or loss of business, profit, or goodwill. 
 Arbitration 
 If the parties are unable to resolve any dispute arising out of or in connection with this agreement, either party may refer
the dispute to arbitration by a single arbitrator selected by the parties according to the rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), and the decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding on both parties. Such
arbitration will be conducted by the Atlanta, Georgia office of the AAA. In the event that the parties fail to agree on the selection of the arbitrator within thirty (30) days after either party’s request for arbitration under this
paragraph, the arbitrator will be chosen by AAA. The arbitrator may in his discretion order documentary discovery but shall not allow depositions without a showing of compelling need. The arbitrator will render his decision within ninety
(90) days after the call for arbitration. The arbitrator will have no authority to award punitive damages. Judgment on the award 
  

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 of the arbitrator may be entered in and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator will have no
authority to award damages in excess or in contravention of this agreement and may not amend or disregard any provision herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no issue related to the ownership of intellectual property will be subject to arbitration
but will instead be subject to determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, and either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 Miscellaneous 
 Tatum will be
entitled to receive all reasonable costs and expenses incidental to the collection of overdue amounts under this agreement, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees actually incurred. 
 Neither the Company nor Tatum will be deemed to have waived any rights or remedies accruing under this agreement unless such waiver is in writing and signed by the party
electing to waive the right or remedy. This agreement binds and benefits the successors of Tatum and the Company. 
 Neither party will be liable for any
delay or failure to perform under this agreement (other than with respect to payment obligations) to the extent such delay or failure is a result of an act of God, war, earthquake, civil disobedience, court order, labor dispute, or other cause
beyond such party’s reasonable control. 
 The terms of this agreement are severable and may not be amended except in a writing signed by Tatum and the
Company. If any portion of this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the rest of the agreement will be enforceable except to the extent that the severed provision deprives either party of a substantial portion of its bargain. 
 The provisions in this agreement concerning payment of compensation and reimbursement of costs and expenses, limitation of liability, directors’ and officers’
insurance, and arbitration will survive any termination or expiration of this agreement. 
 This agreement will be governed by and construed in all respects
in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without giving effect to conflicts-of-laws principles. 
 Nothing in this agreement shall confer any
rights upon any person or entity other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and the Tatum Partner. 
 Each person
signing below is authorized to sign on behalf of the party indicated, and in each case such signature is the only one necessary. 
 Bank Lockbox Mailing Address for Deposit and Resource Fee only: 
 Tatum, LLC 
 P.O. Box 
 Atlanta, GA 
  

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 Electronic Payment Instructions for Deposit and Resource Fee: 
  

			
	Bank Name:	  	
	Branch:	  	
	Routing Number:	  	For ACH Payments:
		  	For Wires:
	Account Name:	  	
	Account Number:	  	
	Please reference:	  	

 Please sign below and return a signed copy of this letter to indicate the Company’s agreement with its terms
and conditions. 
 We look forward to serving you. 
 Sincerely yours, 
  

	
	TATUM, LLC
	
	 /s/ Bishop Leatherbury

	 Signature

	
	  

	 Bishop Leatherbury,

	
	 Area Managing Partner for TATUM, LLC

 Acknowledged and agreed by: 
  

			
	NOVOSTE CORPORATION
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Alfred J. Novak

	Title:	 	President and Chief Executive Officer
	Date:	 	March 9, 2006

  

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