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EX-10.1

PIPELINE LEASE AGREEMENT

This Pipeline Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 12th day of
December, 2007, (“Effective Date”), by and between Plains Pipeline, L.P., a Texas Limited
Partnership (“Lessor”) and Alon USA, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership (“Lessee”).

WHEREAS, Lessor owns a pipeline, commonly referred to as the Big Spring to Midland Products
Pipeline System, located in the Counties of Howard, Martin, and Midland in the State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease the Big Spring to Midland Products Pipeline System, said
pipeline being more particularly identified in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein
(“Pipeline”); and

WHEREAS, Lessor is willing, subject to the conditions contained herein, to lease the Pipeline
to Lessee.

NOW, THERFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein made, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Lessor and Lessee
agree as follows:

1. Term

Unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 8, Lessor agrees to lease said Pipeline for a
term of five (5) years, beginning on January 1, 2008, and ending on December 31, 2012
(“Term”).

2. Rent

Lessee shall pay to Lessor as rent for the use of the Pipeline the sum of Five Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($550,000) per year (“Annual Fee”). On the 1st, day of January 2008 Lessee
shall pay the Annual Fee to Lessor at the address set forth herein. Subsequent Annual Fees
shall be due on January 1st, of each year during the term of the Lease. The Annual Fee will
increase during the contract period to the extent of the increase in the FERC indexing
methodology set forth in the FERC regulations contained in 18 CFR 342.3, as such regulation
may be amended from time to time. Lessor will advise lessee annually regarding the FERC index
increase, for the next annual period.

3. Pipeline Use, and Improvements

	 	a.	 	Lessor, for and in consideration of the rents, covenants, and
premises contained in this Lease and to be kept and observed by Lessee, does
hereby lease and demise to Lessee, and Lessee does hereby lease and accept from
Lessor the Pipeline, together with all rights, privileges, easements,
appurtenances and other interests belonging to or in any way pertaining
thereto, subject, however, to the exceptions and reservations hereinafter set
out.	 

	 	b.	 	The Pipeline shall be used for the transportation of petroleum
products, including, but not limited to refined petroleum products or
liquidfied petroleum gas. The parties agree that the Pipeline will not be used
for the transportation of crude oil.	 

	 	c.	 	Lessee agrees to comply with all laws, statutes, ordinances and
governmental rules, regulations or requirements now in force or which may
hereafter be in force, relating to, or arising from the use of the Pipeline. In
addition, Lessee agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of all
right-of-way agreements, franchises, or other agreements affecting the
Pipeline. If Lessee receives notice of the violation of any such law, statute,	 

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ordinance, or governmental rule, regulation or requirement, it shall promptly
notify Lessor thereof.

	 	d.	 	In complying with the above-referenced laws and agreements, Lessee agrees
to conduct such tests, file such reports, and take all actions necessary to be in
compliance with all applicable State, Federal and local laws and regulations. Lessee
also agrees to furnish to Lessor results of all tests and, at Lessor’s request, from
time to time other information, such as operating pressure and inspection reports,
pertaining to the use of the Pipeline.

	 	e.	 	Lessor reserves the right to audit Lessee’s records that pertain to
Lessee’s operation and maintenance of the Pipeline.

	 	f.	 	Lessee shall, at its expense, operate and maintain the Pipeline, make all
repairs, replacements, inspections and improvements thereto as required by federal,
state, and/or local regulations as well as good industry practices, except for
cathodic protection monitoring and rectifier current. So long as this Lease is in
full force, Lessee shall monitor the Pipeline for any leaks and shall repair and
remediate, at Lessee’s expense, all leaks and damages, including all environmental
damages, resulting or arising from or in any way in connection with the Pipeline. All
additions, replacements, and/or repairs shall conform to Lessor’s standards of
pipeline design and construction. Lessee shall provide Lessor prior advance notice of
any planned addition or replacement to the Pipeline. Lessor shall have the right to
review all design and construction plans related to the Pipeline. Lessor’s review of
said design and construction plans shall in no way relieve Lessee of any liability
arising, out of any additions or replacements. Lessee shall have the right to make
emergency repairs to the Pipeline without the consent of the Lessor so long as such
repairs conform to federal, state, and/or local regulations as well as good industry
practice. In the event Lessee makes such emergency repairs, Lessee agrees to notify
Lessor of such repairs as soon as practical thereafter.

	 	g.	 	Any alterations required by governmental agencies (such as casing
extensions and replacements for highway alterations) will be the complete
responsibility of Lessee.

	 	h.	 	Lessee shall be responsible for all responsibilities and liabilities
associated with any leaks, spills or discharges of petroleum products or other
contaminants from the Pipeline which occur during the term of this Lease. Lessee’s
responsibilities and liabilities include its responsibilities to comply with all
State, Federal, and local laws and regulations regarding the reporting or remediation
of any leak, spill or discharge from the Pipeline. Lessee shall further be liable for
all costs and expenses relating to any leak, spill or discharge of petroleum products
or other contaminants from the Pipeline during the term of the Lease, including, but
not limited to remediation costs and expenses. Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor of
any spill, leak or discharge of hydrocarbons from the Leased pipeline during the term
of this Lease

4. Warranty

It is understood and agreed that Lessor’s Lease of the Pipeline is made “AS IS, WHERE IS”,
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND THAT LESSEE WAIVES THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and that this Lease is made only insofar as the Lessor
has a legal right to lease an interest in the rights-of-way over which the Pipeline extends
under the terms and conditions of the right-of-way agreements under which Lessor now holds.
Lessor is not conveying any interests in real property, including but not limited to, any fee
or leasehold interest in the lands above, beneath, or adjacent to the Pipeline, except the
non-exclusive right to occupy and use such lands pursuant to and in accordance with the right
of way agreements held by Lessor pertaining to the Pipeline.

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Notwithstanding the above, Lessor hereby represents and warrants that it is the owner of the
Pipeline and that, to the best of Lessor’s belief and information, Lessee, on paying, the rent
and other charges herein provided for and observing, and keeping, the covenants, conditions,
and terms of this Lease on Lessee’s part to be kept or performed, shall lawfully and quietly
hold, utilize, and enjoy the Pipeline so long as this Lease remains in force without hindrance
or molestation of Lessor or any person claiming, under Lease.

5. LIENS

	 	a.	 	Lessee shall keep the Pipeline free from any liens arising, from any work
performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred by or at the request of the
Lessee. All persons either contracting with Lessee or furnishing or rendering, labor
and materials to Lessee shall be notified in writing by Lessee that they must look
only to Lessee for payment for any labor and materials.

	 	b.	 	If any lien is filed against the Pipeline or Lessee’s leasehold interest
therein, Lessee shall discharge it within ten (10) days after Lessee learns that a
lien has been filed. If Lessee fails to discharge any Lien within such period, then,
in addition to any other right or remedy of Lessor, Lessor may, at its election,
discharge by deposit with a court or a title company or by bonding. Lessee shall pay
on demand any amount paid by Lessor for the discharge or satisfaction of any lien,
and all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses of Lessor incurred in
defending any such action or in obtaining the discharge of such lien together with
all necessary disbursements in connection therewith.

6. Indemnity

LESSEE (HEREINAFTER “INDEMNITOR”) SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS LESSOR, PLAINS,
ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES (HEREINAFTER “INDEMNITEES”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
LOSS, COST, DAMAGE, EXPENSE (INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES), AND CLAIMS FOR (1) INJURY TO OR DEATH
OF A PERSON, INCLUDING (A) INDEMNITEES, (B) THIRD PARTIES, (C) INDEMNITOR, ITS AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES, AND (D) INDEMNITEES AND INDEMNITOR’S CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS AND THEIR
EMPLOYEES; (2) LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ENVIRONMENTAL
DAMAGES; AND (3) PENALTIES IMPOSED OR PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT BY GOVERNEMENTAL AGENCIES ARISING
OUT OF OR RESULTING DIRECTLY FROM (1) THIS LEASE, (2) THE DESIGN OF THE PIPELINE, (3) THE
EQUIPMENT OR PIPE USED IN THE PIPELINE’S CONSTRUCTION, (4) THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PIPELINE, OR
(5) THE OPERATION OF THE PIPELINE. THIS INDEMNITY PROVIDED BY INDEMNITOR SHALL REMAIN IN FULL
FORCE AND EFFECT REGARDLESS OF THE ACTIVE, PASSIVE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF INDEMNITEES,
AND REAGRDLESS OF WHETHER LIABILITY WITHOUT FAULT IS IMPOSED OR SOUGHT TO BE IMPOSED ON ONE OR
MORE OF THE INDEMNITEES. This indemnity shall not apply, however, to the extent that such
indemnity is void or otherwise unenforceable under applicable law in effect on or validly
retroactive to the date of this Lease, and shall not apply to the extent such loss, damages,
injury, liability or claim is the result of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of an
Indemnitee. Lessor shall give Lessee immediate notice of any suit brought against Lessor with
respect to which Lessee is or may be obligated to indemnify Lessor hereunder.

7. Insurance

Lessee shall maintain during the performance of this Lease Comprehensive or Commercial General
Liability Insurance (bodily injury and Property damage) with contractual liability insurance
to cover liability assumed under this Lease. The limits of liability of such insurance shall
not be less that $10,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence.

The above insurance shall provide that Lessor will receive thirty (30) days prior written,
notice from the insurer before any cancellation or material chance of the insurance provided
herein. The

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insurance specified herein shall name the Indemnitees as additional insureds with respect to
the obligations of Lessee under this Agreement.

8. Termination

	 	a.	 	Upon the expiration of the Term of the Lease, or upon its termination for
other causes, the Lessee shall immediately surrender possession of the Pipeline in
the same condition as when received, reasonable wear and tear excepted, and shall
have no further right, title or interest in the Pipeline.

	 	b.	 	At termination, if Lessor so elects; Lessee, at Lessee’s sole cost, shall
remove all alterations, additions, and improvements to the Pipeline, placed thereon
by Lessee, repair all damages to the Pipeline caused by such removal, and restore
the Pipeline to the configuration in which it was at the commencement of the Term of
this Lease.

	 	c.	 	Should Lessee fail to maintain the Pipeline for a period in excess of one
(1) year, or fail to comply with any of the obligations of this Lease, within
fifteen (15) days of the mailing by Lessor of a written notice demanding Lessor’s
immediate compliance with the terms and conditions of the Lease, including, but not
limited to the payment of Rent, Lessor shall have the right, at Lessor’s option, to
terminate this Lease, in which event Lessor shall have the immediate right of
reentry and may remove all persons and property from the Pipeline and recover
damages caused by the acts or emissions of the Lessee. Failure to notify Lessee of
any default shall not constitute a waiver by Lessor as to later defaults. The
foregoing provisions are without prejudice to any remedy which might otherwise be
used under applicable law for breaches of contract, or to any lien to which Lessor
may be entitled.

	 	d.	 	In the event the entire Pipeline is appropriated or taken under the power
of eminent domain by any authorized or public authority, this Lease shall terminate
and expire as of the date of such taking. Lessee expressly waives any right to
participate in, or be entitled to any part of any condemnation award. Additionally,
if Lessor fails to maintain possession of the Pipeline right of way, this lease
shall terminate and Lessee is released from any future lease payments.

9. Right of Entry

	 	a.	 	On not less than 24 hours’ notice, Lessee shall make the Pipeline
available, at a time acceptable to Lessor during normal business hours, i.e., 8 a.m.
to 6 p.m., for entry by Lessor or its agent for any purpose necessary for Lessor to
conduct necessary business relative to the Pipeline.

	 	b.	 	Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any compensation by reason of
inconvenience or annoyance arising from the necessity of Lessor entering, the
premises for any of the authorized purposes in the lease, or for repairing the
Pipeline or any portion of the Pipeline, should the necessity occur.

	 	c.	 	Lessor shall provide Lessee access to the Pipeline for the purpose of
operating maintaining, or making repairs or alterations to the Pipeline during the
Lease Term.

10. Relationship of Parties

It is expressly understood and agreed between the parties hereto that Lessor shall not be
construed or held to be a partner or associate of Lessee in the conduct of its business, it
being understood and agreed that the relationship between the parties hereby is and shall at
all times remain that of Lessor and Lessee.

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11. Notice

Any notice to be given under this Lease shall be considered as duly given if made in writing,
addressed to either, and personally delivered or mailed by certified mail to the following:

	 	 	 	 	 
	
 
	 	Plains Pipeline, L.P.

333 Clay Street, Suite 1600

Houston, Texas 77002

Attention: Joe Richards

Lawrence J. Dreyfuss
	 	Alon USA, L.P.

7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300

Dallas, Texas 75251-1100

Attention: Jeff D. Morris

President & CEO
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Lessee shall not assign, mortgage or otherwise pledge or encumber this Lease, nor shall it
sublet the Pipeline, without the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent may be
withheld in Lessor’s sole and absolute discretion. Should Lessor choose to permit Lessee to
assign, mortgage, or encumber this Lease, Lessee shall not be relieved of its obligations
under this Lease.

13. Applicable Law

This Lease shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas, excluding any conflict-of-laws rule or principle, which may refer the laws of the State
of Texas to the laws of any other jurisdiction.

14. Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of interest relating to this Lease are strictly prohibited. Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, neither Lessee, nor any director, employee or agent of Lessee,
shall give to or receive from any director, employee or agent of Lessor any gift,
entertainment or other favor of significant value, or any commission, fee or rebate. Likewise,
neither Lessee, nor any director, employee or agent of Lessee shall enter into any business
relationship with any director, employee or agent of Lessor or of any affiliate of Lessor,
unless such person is acting for and on behalf of Lessee, without the prior written
notification thereof to Lessor. Any representative(s) authorized by Lessor may audit any and
all records of Lessee for the sole purpose of determining whether there has been compliance
with this Section.

15. Amendments

No amendment or modification of this Lease shall be binding or valid unless expressed in
writing and executed by both Parties hereto.

16. Headings

All Section headings used in this Lease are for convenience only and shall not affect the
construction or interpretation of any of the terms hereof.

17. Entire Agreement

This instrument shall supersede all prior understandings between the parties hereto with
respect to the leasing of the Pipeline and shall constitute the entire Lease, unless otherwise
hereafter modified by both parties in writing.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Lease effective as of the date first above
written.

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	LESSOR:

	 	LESSEE:
	Plains Pipeline, L.P.

By Plains Marketing GP Inc.

Its General Partner

	 	Alon USA, L.P.

	By: /s/ Mark S. Gorman

Name: Mark S. Gorman

Title: Vice President

	 	By: /s/ Jeff D. Morris

Name: Jeff Morris

Title: Chief Executive Officer

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SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this      day of February 2008 (the “Effective Date”),
by and between Vocus, Inc. (“Vocus”) and Robert Lentz (“Employee”).

WHEREAS, Employee has been employed by Vocus as Chief Technology Officer; and

WHEREAS, Employee and Vocus are parties to an Employment Agreement dated December 6, 2005 (the
“Employment Agreement”) and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, Vocus and Employee have agreed that Employee will cease to be employed by VOCUS after
February 5, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Vocus and Employee desire to resolve all outstanding issues or future issues of any
kind and reach a full and final settlement as to the Employment Agreement and all other issues
relating to Employee’s employment with Vocus.

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing and of the terms, conditions and
agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, Employee and Vocus agree as follows:

I. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. Employee’s last day of employment with Vocus will be February 5,
2008.

II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the promises set forth herein, Vocus
will provide to Employee the remuneration set forth in Exhibit B, and Employee will provide certain
strategic consulting services to Vocus as set forth in Exhibit B. Employee acknowledges that he is
not otherwise entitled to all of the benefits provided under this Agreement and that he understands
that he will not receive all of these benefits unless he signs this Agreement and it becomes
effective. Employee also acknowledges that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement (including the Exhibits): (a) Employee will be responsible for the tax liability
associated with any payments made to him pursuant to this Agreement; (b) Vocus may withhold from
any payment an amount equal to the amount Vocus is required to withhold for Federal, state or local
tax purposes; and (c) if Vocus does not have access to an amount sufficient to satsify its
withholding requirement with respect to any payment, Vocus may require Employee to pay to Vocus an
amount sufficient to satisfy Vocus’ withholding obligation as a condition to Vocus’ making such
payment to Employee.

III. GENERAL RELEASE BY EMPLOYEE. Except as set forth in Paragraph IV below or as otherwise set
forth in this Agreement, Employee on his own behalf and for his spouse, heirs, successors, assigns,
executors and representatives of any kind, hereby releases and forever discharges Vocus, its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and its and their present and former employees, directors, officers,
agents, shareholders, and insurers and each of their respective predecessors, heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all
claims, demands, rights, liabilities, and causes of action of any kind or nature, known or unknown,
arising prior to or on the execution date of this Agreement, including but not limited to any
claims, demands, rights, liabilities and causes of action arising or having arisen out of or in
connection with his employment or his termination of employment with Vocus. This release
specifically includes, but is not limited to, a release of any and all claims pursuant to the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.

IV. CLAIMS NOT WAIVED OR RELEASED. This Agreement does not waive any claims that Employee may have
(a) under any worker’s compensation law; (b) under any plan currently maintained by Vocus that
provides for retirement benefits; (c) under any law or any policy or plan currently maintained by
Vocus that provides health insurance continuation or conversion rights; (d) that Employee by law
may not waive; (e) not arising out of or in connection with his employment or the termination of
his employment; or (f) for indemnity for third party claims against Employee for actions taken
while he was an employee or director of Vocus, as provided under Vocus by-laws or otherwise.

V. NOTICES. Any notice to be given under this Agreement will be in writing, and will be deemed to
have been duly given: (a) when delivered personally; (b) by facsimile, upon confirmation of
receipt; (c) one day after delivery by overnight courier; or (d) on the fifth day following the
date of deposit in the United States mail if sent first class, postage prepaid, by registered or
certified mail. The addresses for such notices will be as follows:

For notices and communications to Vocus:

Vocus, Inc.

4296 Forbes Boulevard

Lanham, MD 20706

Facsimile: (301) 459-2827

Attention: Legal Dept.

For notices and communications to Robert Lentz:

Robert Lentz

[address]

[address]

Facsimile:      

VI. PREVIOUS AGREEMENTS. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement and Section
18 of the Employment Agreement, the Employment Agreement and all other agreements between the
parties are hereby terminated and all rights and obligations thereunder are of no further force or
effect. Employee understands and agrees that this document and the provisions of the Employment
Agreement incorporated herein by reference pursuant to the preceding sentence contain the entire
agreement between Employee and Vocus relating to his ongoing involvement with Vocus, that this
Agreement supersedes and displaces any prior agreements (other than the provisions of the
Employment Agreement incorporated by reference pursuant to the preceding sentence) and discussions
between Employee and Vocus relating to such matters and that he may not rely on any such prior
agreements and discussions.

VII. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be construed under and governed by the laws of the State
of Maryland, without reference to its conflicts of law principles.

VIII. VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT. Employee acknowledges and states that he has read and understands this
Agreement and has entered into it knowingly and voluntarily with the assistance and upon the advice
of counsel of his choice.

IX. CONSIDERATION AND REVOCATION PERIOD. Employee hereby acknowledges that, among other rights, he
is waiving and releasing any rights he may have under ADEA, that he was given a copy of this
Agreement and was given twenty-one (21) days to review it and consider whether to sign it (even if
he chose not to take the full twenty-one (21) days), and that he was encouraged by Vocus to consult
an attorney during said twenty-one (21) day period about this Agreement.  Employee further
acknowledges that the consideration given for this release of claims is in addition to anything of
value to which he was already entitled and that the release does not relate to claims under the
ADEA that may arise after this Agreement is executed.  Employee further understands that for a
period of seven (7) days following his execution of this Agreement, he may revoke this Agreement by
doing so in writing and that the Agreement will remain revocable until the revocation period has
expired without revocation.  Any revocation must be delivered to Vocus in accordance with the
Notice provisions set forth in Paragraph V.

X. WAIVER AND MODIFICATION. Neither this Agreement nor any term or condition hereof, including,
without limitation, the terms and conditions in this Paragraph X may be waived or modified in whole
or in part as against Vocus or Employee, except by written instrument duly executed, in the case of
waiver, by the party waiving compliance or, in the case of a modification, by Vocus and Employee
and expressly stating that it is intended to operate as a waiver or modification, as applicable, of
this Agreement.

XI. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any court or arbitration panel having jurisdiction shall
determine that any restrictive covenant or other provision contained in this Agreement shall be
unreasonable or unenforceable in any respect, then such covenant or other provision shall be deemed
limited to the extent that such court or arbitration panel deems it reasonable and enforceable, and
so limited shall remain in full force and effect together with all other provisions of this
Agreement. In the event that such court or arbitration panel shall deem any such covenant or other
provision wholly unenforceable, the remaining covenants or other provisions of this Agreement shall
nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date written below.

	 	 	 
	Vocus, Inc.

	 	Robert Lentz
	By:

	 	

	 

	 	 
	Date:

	 	Date:
	 

	 	 

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EXHIBIT A

VOCUS, INC.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

To: Robert Lentz:

This Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 6, 2005 (the
“Effective Date”), establishes the terms of your continued employment with Vocus, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the “Company”).

	1)	 	Employment and Duties. You and the Company agree to your continued employment as
Chief Technology Officer on the terms contained herein. In such position, you will report
directly to Chief Executive Officer (the “Direct Report”). You agree to perform
whatever duties the Direct Report may assign you from time to time that are reasonably
consistent with your position. During your employment, you agree to devote your full business
time, attention, and energies to performing those duties (except as the Company may otherwise
agree).

	2)	 	Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three years,
commencing as of the Effective Date, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 7 below.
This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year periods thereafter (the
initial term and each such renewal period are collectively referred to as the “Term”)
unless, at least six months prior to the expiration of the initial term or any such renewal
period, either party gives written notice to the other party specifically electing to
terminate this Agreement at the end of the then-current initial term or renewal period, as
applicable (a “Notice of Non-Renewal”). In the event a Notice of Non-Renewal is
delivered by either party as provided above then, as of the end of the Term, unless you are no
longer an employee of the Company as of such time, you shall become an at-will employee of the
Company (provided that the provisions of this Agreement that expressly survive termination
shall continue to apply to you).

	3)	 	Compensation.

	 	a)	 	Salary. For all services rendered by you under this Agreement, the Company will
pay you an annual salary (the “Salary”) of not less than US$200,000, which may be
increased, but not decreased, from time to time in such amounts as may be determined by the
Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or the compensation committee thereof,
in accordance with its generally applicable payroll practices.

	 	b)	 	Bonus. In addition to your Salary, you shall be eligible during the Term to
receive quarterly bonuses (the “Bonus”) based on the Company’s achievement of its
financial performance goals, as determined by the Board or its compensation committee.
Provided that the Company’s goals have been met with respect to any quarter, as so
determined by the Board or its compensation committee, the Bonus payable on account of such
quarter will be not less than $25,000. Any such Bonus earned hereunder will be paid within
90 days after the end of the quarter. You must be employed at the end of the applicable
quarter in order to receive any Bonus to which you are otherwise entitled pursuant to the
terms of this Section 3(b).

	 	c)	 	Equity. You shall be eligible to receive equity awards under any incentive
compensation, stock option or other equity plans of the Company now in effect or which may
be in effect at any time during the Term, subject to the discretion of the Board or any
committee thereof designated to administer any such plan. Options, restricted stock or
other equity instruments you have received or do receive from the Company will become fully
exercisable if a Change in Control (as defined below) occurs during the Term,
notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any agreement evidencing an option,
restricted stock or other equity grant. A “Change in Control” means and shall be
deemed to have occurred on the earliest of the following dates:

	 	i)	 	the date on which any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in
Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Exchange Act”)), other than an Excluded Owner, obtains “beneficial ownership”
(as defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act) or a pecuniary interest in 50% or more
of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities (“Voting
Stock”);

	 	ii)	 	the consummation by the Company of a merger, consolidation, reorganization or
similar transaction, other than a transaction: (A) in which substantially all of the
holders of the Company’s Voting Stock immediately prior to the consummation of the
transaction hold or receive directly or indirectly 50% or more of the voting stock of
the resulting entity or a parent company thereof, in substantially the same proportions
as their ownership of the Company immediately prior to the transaction; or (B) in which
the holders of the Company’s capital stock immediately before such transaction will,
immediately after such transaction, hold as a group on a fully diluted basis the
ability to elect at least a majority of the directors of the surviving corporation (or
a parent company);

	 	iii)	 	there is consummated a sale, lease, exclusive license or other disposition of
all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries
(as determined by the Board), other than a sale, lease, license or other disposition of
all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries
to (A) an Excluded Owner or (B) an entity, 50% or more of the combined voting power of
the voting securities of which are owned by shareholders of the Company in
substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company immediately prior
to such sale, lease, license or other disposition; or

	 	iv)	 	individuals who, on the Effective Date, are members of the Board (the
“Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of
the members of the Board; provided, however, that if the appointment or election (or
nomination for election) of any new member of the Board was approved or recommended by
a majority vote of the members of the Incumbent Board then still in office, such new
member shall, for purposes hereof, be considered as a member of the Incumbent Board.

An “Excluded Owner” consists of the Company, any entity owned, directly or
indirectly, at least 50% by the Company, any Company benefit plan, and any underwriter
temporarily holding securities for an offering of such securities.

	 	d)	 	Employee Benefits. During the Term, the Company will provide you with the same
benefits as it makes generally available from time to time to the Company’s senior
executives, as those benefits are amended or terminated from time to time. Your
participation in the Company’s benefit plans will be subject to the terms of the applicable
plan documents and the Company’s generally applied policies, and the Company, in its sole
discretion, may adopt, modify, interpret, or discontinue such plans or policies.

	4)	 	Vacation. You shall accrue at least four weeks of paid vacation per year. All terms
and conditions of your vacation benefit will be governed by the Company’s policies in effect
from time to time.

	5)	 	Expenses. The Company will reimburse you for reasonable travel and other
business-related expenses you incur for the Company in performing your duties under this
Agreement. You must itemize and substantiate all requests for reimbursement and submit such
reimbursement requests in accordance with the Company’s policies in effect from time to time.

	6)	 	No Other Employment. While the Company employs you, you agree that you will not,
directly or indirectly, provide services to any person or organization for which you receive
compensation or otherwise engage in activities that would conflict or interfere significantly
with your faithful performance of your duties as an employee without the Company’s prior
written consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may (a) make and manage personal passive
business investments of your choice and serve in any director or similar type capacity with up
to three civic, educational or charitable organizations, or any trade association, without
seeking or obtaining the approval of the Company, provided such activities do not materially
interfere or conflict with the performance of your duties hereunder, and (b) with the approval
of the Company, serve on the boards of directors of other corporations.

	7)	 	Termination. Subject to the provisions of this Section and of Section 8, you and the
Company agree that it may terminate your employment, or you may resign, prior to the
expiration of the Term, except that, if you voluntarily resign, you must provide the Company
with 30 days’ prior written notice (unless the Board or your Direct Report has previously
waived such notice in writing or authorized a shorter notice period).

	 	a)	 	For Cause. The Company may terminate your employment for “Cause” if you:

	 	i)	 	commit a material breach of (A) your obligations or agreements under this
Agreement or (B) any of the covenants regarding non-disclosure of confidential
information, assignment of intellectual property rights, non-competition and/or
non-solicitation (collectively, “Restrictive Covenants”) applicable to you
under any Stock Option Agreement or other agreement entered into (whether before, on or
after the date hereof) between you and the Company;

	 	ii)	 	willfully neglect or fail to perform your material duties or responsibilities
to the Company, such that the business or reputation of the Company is (or is
threatened to be) materially and adversely affected;

	 	iii)	 	commit an act of embezzlement, theft, fraud or any other act of dishonesty
involving the Company or any of its customers; or

	 	iv)	 	are convicted of or plead guilty or no contest to a felony or other crime that
involves moral turpitude.

Your termination for Cause will be effective immediately upon the Company’s mailing or written
transmission of notice of such termination. Before terminating your employment for Cause under
clauses (i) or (ii) above, the Company will specify in writing to you the nature of the breach,
act, omission, refusal, or failure that it deems to constitute Cause and give you 30 days after
you receive such notice to the correct the situation (and thus avoid termination for Cause), if
such situation is capable of being corrected, unless the Company agrees to extend the time for
correction.

	 	b)	 	Without Cause. Subject to the applicable provisions in Sections 8 below, the
Company may terminate your employment under this Agreement before the end of the Term
without Cause.

	 	c)	 	Disability. If you become disabled (as defined below), the Company may terminate
your employment. You are “disabled” if you are unable, despite whatever reasonable
accommodations the law requires, to render services to the Company for more than 90
consecutive days because of physical or mental disability, incapacity, or illness. You are
also “disabled” if you are found to be disabled within the meaning of the Company’s
long-term disability insurance coverage as then in effect (or would be so found if you
applied for the coverage or benefits).

	 	d)	 	Good Reason. You may resign for “Good Reason” if the Company, without your
consent, (i) materially reduces your Salary, (ii) materially reduces your title, authority
or responsibilities, (iii) requires you to work in an office which is outside of a 30-mile
radius from the location of the Company’s principal executive office as of the Effective
Date, or (iv) fails to obtain the assumption of and agreement to perform this Agreement by
a successor as contemplated in Section 12 hereof.

You must give notice to the Company of your intention to resign for Good Reason within 30
days after the occurrence of the event that you assert entitles you to resign for Good
Reason. In that notice, you must state the condition that you consider provides you with
Good Reason and must give the Company an opportunity to cure the condition within 30 days
after your notice (with the 30 day period shortened to ten days if the failure relates to
non-payment of Salary and such nonpayment is not cured within five days after you provide
written notice of such non-payment to the Company). If the Company fails to cure the
condition, your resignation will be effective upon the expiration of the applicable cure
period (unless the Board has previously waived such notice period in writing or agreed to a
shorter notice period or unless mediation is proceeding in good faith, in which case such
resignation will be come effective 15 days after the end of such mediation, if not
previously cured).

You will not be treated as resigning for Good Reason if the Company already had given notice
of termination for Cause as of the date of your notice of resignation.

	 	e)	 	Death. If you die during the Term, the Term will end as of the date of your death.

	8)	 	Consequences of Termination Prior to the Expiration of the Term.

	 	a)	 	Payments on Termination. If you resign or the Company terminates your employment
with or without Cause or because of disability or death, the Company will pay you any
unpaid portion of your Salary pro-rated through the date of actual termination, reimburse
any substantiated but unreimbursed business expenses, pay any accrued and unused vacation
time (to the extent consistent with the Company’s policies), and provide such other
benefits as applicable laws or the terms of the benefits require. Except to the extent the
law requires otherwise or as otherwise provided in this Agreement or in your option,
restricted stock or other equity instrument agreements, neither you nor your beneficiary or
estate will have any rights or claims under this Agreement or otherwise to receive
severance or any other compensation, or to participate in any other plan, arrangement, or
benefit, after such termination or resignation.

	 	b)	 	Termination Due to Death. If your employment is terminated prior to the expiration
of the Term by reason of your death, the Company shall, in addition to the payments set
forth in Section 8(a), continue to pay your Salary, as then in effect, for a period of 12
months after the date of termination of your employment (after which time the Company shall
have no further obligation to pay Salary hereunder). The entitlement of any beneficiary of
yours to benefits under any benefit plan shall be determined in accordance with applicable
law and the provisions of such plan. In lieu of payments to your estate following your
death, you may designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries to whom all payments which may be
due under this Agreement will be made in the event of your death. Such designation shall
be made on a form delivered to the Company. You shall have the right to change or revoke
any such designation from time to time by filing a new designation or notice of revocation
with the Company, and no notice to any beneficiary nor consent by any beneficiary shall be
required to effect any such change or revocation. If you shall fail to designate a
beneficiary before your death, or if no designated beneficiary survives you, any payments
which may be due under this Agreement following your death will be paid to your estate.

	 	c)	 	Termination Due to Disability. If your employment is terminated prior to the end
of the Term due to disability, as determined in accordance with Section 7(c), the Company
shall, in addition to the payments set forth in Section 8(a), continue to pay your Salary,
as then in effect, for a period of 12 months after the date of termination of your
employment (after which time the Company shall have no further obligation to pay Salary
hereunder).

	 	d)	 	Termination by the Company without Cause or by You with Good Reason. Anything
contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if before the end of the Term the Company
terminates your employment without Cause (other than as a result of your death or
disability) or you resign for Good Reason, you shall be entitled to the following, in
addition to the payments set forth in Section 8(a):

	 	i)	 	the Company shall continue to pay your Salary, as then in effect, for a period
of 12 months after the date of termination of your employment (the “Separation
Period”) (after which time the Company shall have no further obligation to pay
Salary hereunder);

	 	ii)	 	any options, restricted stock or other equity instruments you have received or
do receive from the Company shall continue to vest in accordance with the vesting
schedule set forth therein and shall remain exercisable throughout the Separation
Period, as though you were to continue to be employed by the Company during the
Separation Period, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any agreement
evidencing an option, restricted stock or other equity grant; and

	 	iii)	 	the Company shall provide you and your beneficiaries, throughout the
Separation Period and at the Company’s expense, with continued coverage under the group
medical care, disability and life insurance benefit plans or arrangements in which you
are participating at the time of termination; provided, however, that if such coverage
is precluded by the terms of the Company’s benefit or insurance policies, the Company
shall make a cash payment to you in an amount sufficient to allow you to obtain
comparable benefits for such period; and provided, further, that the Company’s
obligation to provide such coverage shall be terminated if you obtain equivalent
substitute coverage from another employer at any time during the Separation Period.

	 	e)	 	Termination by You Following a Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained herein, you may resign, with or without Good Reason, effective at any
time during the one year period commencing on the six month anniversary of the effective
date of a Change in Control, upon not less than 30 days’ prior written notice to the
Company (which may be given prior to such six month anniversary date). Upon any such
resignation, you shall be entitled to the following, in addition to the payments set forth
in Section 8(a):

	 	i)	 	the Company shall continue to pay your Salary, as then in effect, during the
Separation Period; and

	 	ii)	 	the Company shall provide you and your beneficiaries, throughout the
Separation Period, with continued coverage under the group medical care, disability and
life insurance benefit plans or arrangements in which you are participating at the time
of termination; provided, however, that if such coverage is precluded by the terms of
the Company’s benefit or insurance policies, the Company shall make a cash payment to
you in an amount sufficient to allow you to obtain comparable benefits for such period;
and provided, further, that the Company’s obligation to provide such coverage shall be
terminated if you obtain equivalent substitute coverage from another employer at any
time during such 12 month period.

	 	f)	 	Conditions to Separation of Employment Benefits. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained herein, it shall be a condition to the Company’s continued obligations
under Sections 8(c), (d) and (e) hereof that you comply with, and you agree to return any
payments previously made to you under Sections 8(c), (d) or (e) hereof if you fail to
comply with, any Restrictive Covenants applicable to you. You are not required to mitigate
amounts payable under this Section 8(f) by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor must
you return to the Company amounts earned under subsequent employment.

	 	g)	 	Parachute Payments.

	 	i)	 	If before the end of the Term the Company terminates your employment without
Cause (other than as a result of your death or disability) or you resign for Good
Reason, and such termination occurs within the 12 full calendar month period following
the effective date of a Change in Control, then, in the event that any payment or
benefit paid or to be paid to you by the Company (the “Payments”) would be
subject to the excise tax (the “Excise Tax”) imposed by Section 4999 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Company shall pay
to you an additional amount (the “Gross-Up Payment”) such that the net amount
of Payments retained by you shall be equal to the amount you would have retained if
none of such Payments were subject to the Excise Tax. In particular, the Company will
timely pay to you an amount equal to the Excise Tax on the Payments, any interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable by you by reason of your filing income tax
returns and making tax payments in a manner consistent with an opinion of tax counsel
selected by the Company and reasonably acceptable to you (“Tax Counsel”), and
any federal, state and local income tax and Excise Tax upon the payments by the Company
to you provided for by this Section 8(g). Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of
this Section 8(g), in the event the amount of Payments subject to the Excise Tax
exceeds the product (“Parachute Payment Limit”) of 2.99 and your applicable
“base amount” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 4999 of the Code) by
less than ten percent (10%) of the Salary, you shall be treated as having waived such
rights with respect to Payments designated by you to the extent required such that the
aggregate amount of Payments subject to the Excise Tax is less than the Parachute
Payment Limit.

	 	ii)	 	The Company shall obtain an opinion of Tax Counsel that initially determines
whether any of the Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such
Excise Tax, which shall serve as the basis for reporting Excise Taxes and federal,
state and local income taxes on Payments hereunder. For purposes of determining the
amount of the Gross-Up Payment, you shall be deemed to pay federal income tax at the
highest marginal rates of federal income taxation applicable to individuals in the
calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made and state and local income
taxes at the highest marginal rates of taxation applicable to individuals as are in
effect in the state and locality of your residence in the calendar year in which the
Gross-Up Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes
that can be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes, taking into account
any limitations applicable to individuals subject to federal income tax at the highest
marginal rates.

	 	iii)	 	The Gross-Up Payments provided for in this Section 8(g) shall be made as to
each Payment upon the earlier of (A) the payment you of any such Payment or (B) the
imposition upon you or payment by you of any Excise Tax or any federal, state or local
income tax on any payment pursuant to this Section 8(g).

	 	iv)	 	If it is established pursuant to a final determination of a court or an
Internal Revenue Service proceeding or the opinion of Tax Counsel that the Excise Tax
is less than the amount taken into account under Section 8(g) hereof, you shall repay
to the Company within five days of your receipt of notice of such final determination
or opinion the portion of the Gross-Up Payment attributable to such reduction (plus the
portion of the Gross-Up Payment attributable to the Excise Tax and federal, state and
local income tax imposed on the Gross-Up Payment being repaid by you if such repayment
results in a reduction in Excise Tax or a federal, state and local income tax
deduction) plus any interest received by you on the amount of such repayment. If it is
established pursuant to a final determination of a court or an Internal Revenue Service
proceeding or the opinion of Tax Counsel that the Excise Tax exceeds the amount taken
into account hereunder (including by reason of any payment the existence or amount of
which cannot be determined at the time of the Gross-Up Payment), the Company shall make
an additional Gross-Up Payment in respect of such excess within five days of the
Company’s receipt of notice of such final determination or opinion.

	9)	 	Section 409A.

a) To the extent that you would otherwise be entitled to any payment (whether pursuant to this
Agreement or otherwise) during the six months beginning on termination of employment that would
be subject to the additional tax imposed under Section 409A of the Code (“Section
409A”), (i) the payment will not be made to you and instead will be made to a trust in
compliance with Revenue Procedure 92-64 (the “Rabbi Trust”) and (ii) the payment,
together with earnings on it, will be paid to you on the earlier of the six-month anniversary of
your Termination Date or your death or disability (within the meaning of Section 409A).
Similarly, to the extent you would otherwise be entitled to any benefit (other than a payment)
during the six months beginning on your termination date that would be subject to the Section
409A additional tax, the benefit will be delayed and will begin being provided (together, if
applicable, with an adjustment to compensate you for the delay) on the earlier of the six-month
anniversary of your termination date or your death or disability (within the meaning of Section
409A).

b) The Company will not take any action that would expose any payment or benefit to you to the
additional tax of Section 409A unless (i) the Company is obligated to take the action under an
agreement, plan or arrangement to which you are a party, (ii) you request the action, (iii) the
Company advises you in writing that the action may result in the imposition of the additional
tax and (iv) you subsequently request the action in a writing that acknowledges that you will be
responsible for any effect of the action under Section 409A. The Company will hold you harmless
for any action it may take in violation of this Section, including any attorney’s fees you may
incur in enforcing his rights.

c) It is the Company’s intention that the benefits and rights to which you could become entitled
in connection with the termination of employment comply with Section 409A. If you or the
Company believe, at any time, that any of such benefit or right does not comply, it will
promptly advise the other and will negotiate reasonably and in good faith to amend the terms of
such arrangement such that it complies with Section 409A (with the most limited possible
economic effect on you and on the Company).

	10)	 	Expiration. The expiration of this Agreement upon the end of the Term following the
delivery of a Notice of Non-Renewal does not constitute termination with Cause and does not
entitle you to any benefits under Section 8(d).

	11)	 	Cooperation After Termination of Employment. Following the termination of your
employment with the Company for any reason, you shall fully cooperate with the Company in all
matters relating to the winding up of your pending work on behalf of the Company including,
but not limited to, any litigation in which you are involved, and the orderly transfer of any
such pending work to other employees of the Company as may be designated by the Company. The
Company shall reimburse you for any out-of-pocket expenses you incur in performing any work on
behalf of the Company following the termination of your employment.

	12)	 	Restrictive Covenants. The Company and you acknowledge that the Restrictive
Covenants applicable to you pursuant to any agreement entered into between you and the Company
(a) shall remain in full force and effect, notwithstanding the execution and delivery of this
Agreement by the parties, and (b) are intended by the parties to survive, and do survive, the
expiration or termination of this Agreement and your employment with the Company.

	13)	 	Assignment. The Company shall assign this Agreement and its rights and obligations
hereunder in whole, but not in part, to any corporation or other entity with or into which the
Company may hereafter merge or consolidate or to which the Company may transfer all or
substantially all of its assets, if in any such case such corporation or other entity shall by
operation of law or expressly in writing assume all obligations of the Company hereunder as
fully as if it had originally been made a party hereto, but may not otherwise may not assign
or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any or all of its rights, duties, obligations, or
interests hereunder. You may not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any or all of
your rights, duties, obligations, or interests hereunder.

	14)	 	Severability. If the final determination of an arbitrator or a court of competent
jurisdiction declares, after the expiration of the time within which judicial review (if
permitted) of such determination may be perfected, that any term or provision of this
Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions will be unimpaired,
and the invalid or unenforceable term or provision will be deemed replaced by a term or
provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of
the invalid or unenforceable term or provision.

	15)	 	Amendment; Waiver. Neither you nor the Company may modify, amend or waive the terms
of this Agreement other than by a written instrument signed by you and by another executive
officer of the Company duly authorized by the Board. Either party’s waiver of the other
party’s compliance with any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of any other provision
of this Agreement or of any subsequent breach by such party of a provision of this Agreement.

	16)	 	Withholding. All payments required to be made by the Company to you under this
Agreement shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts, if any, relating to tax and
other payroll deductions as the Company may reasonably determine should be withheld for
payment to the applicable taxing authorities pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

	17)	 	Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland
exclusive of its choice of law provisions.

	18)	 	Survival. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the
provisions of Sections 7 through 20 of this Agreement shall survive the termination or
expiration, for any reason, of this Agreement.

	19)	 	Notices. Notices and other communications under this Agreement must be given in
writing by personal delivery, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight
delivery. You should send or deliver your notices to the Company’s corporate headquarters, to
the attention of the Company’s Secretary. The Company will send or deliver any notices given
to you at your address as reflected in the Company’s personnel records. You and the Company
may change the notice address by providing notice of such change. You and the Company agree
that notice is received on the date it is personally delivered, the date it is received by
certified mail, or the date of guaranteed delivery by overnight service, at the applicable
address set forth above.

	20)	 	Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior oral or written agreements,
negotiations, commitments, and writings between you and the Company with respect to the
subject matter hereof. All such other agreements, negotiations, commitments, and writings
will have no further force or effect; and the parties to any such other negotiation,
commitment, agreement, or writing will have no further rights or obligations thereunder.

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If you accept the terms of this Agreement please sign in the space indicated below. You are
encouraged to consult with any advisors you choose regarding this Agreement.

Vocus, Inc.

By:      

Name: Stephen Vintz

Title: Chief Financial Officer

I accept and agree to the terms of employment set forth in this Agreement:

     

Signature

     

Printed Name

     

Date

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EXHIBIT B

Lentz/Vocus Separation

Summary of Terms

Separation

Lentz resignation (as Vocus employee) to be effective as of

February 8, 2008.

Ongoing Involvement with Vocus

Service as a member of the Board of Directors will continue in accordance with his current
term. Lentz will serve as an unpaid strategic consultant to Vocus:

(i) one (1) year term;

	 	(ii)	 	maximum time commitment of eight (8) days per month or 96 days
per year; and

	 	(iii)	 	no more than two (2) days service per week. A day of service
shall be no more than eight (8) hours. Lentz will report directly to Richard
Rudman, Vocus CEO.

Consideration

All unvested Vocus stock options held by Lentz as of the date of effectiveness of his
resignation will continue to vest as if his employment were continuing.

For twelve (12) months beginning with the date of effectiveness of his resignation, Vocus
will pay to Lentz the monthly amount of the premium required to be paid by Lentz to continue
his coverage under the group health plan maintained by Vocus consistent with the
requirements of section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code (i.e., COBRA).

Additional

During the term, Lentz will waive all cash and/or equity-based consideration paid to Vocus
non-employee directors for annual service and in connection with meeting attendance.
However, he will be eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection
with meeting attendance, etc. to the same extent as the other non-employee directors.

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