Document:

Offer Letter between the Company and Maryn Tuffery

 Exhibit 10.3 
  
 Ref: CJM/KEH 
  
 Martyn Tuffery 
 Finance 
  
 Private and Confidential 
  
 5 April 2005 
  
 Dear Martyn, 
  

	Re:	Appointment to position of Finance Director & Acting Chief Financial Officer 

  
 I am writing to confirm your appointment to the position of Finance Director and Acting Chief Financial Officer with effect 1 April 2005.
Conditions of employment are as follows: 
  

	1.	Job Title: 

  
 Finance Director. 
  

	2.	Responsible to: 

  
 The President & Chief Executive Officer, John Macneil. 
  

	3.	Salary 

  
 £65,000.00 p.a. 
  

	4.	Notice of Termination of Employment 

  
 Each party is required to give the other party 3 months notice of termination of employment. 
  

	5.	Special Conditions 

  

	 	i.	As discussed, you will assume the role of Acting Chief Financial Officer until the merger with Aviza completes. If the merger with Aviza does not complete by 30 September 2005 the
situation will be reviewed. 

  
 While you are
carrying out the role of Acting Chief Financial Officer, you will receive an addition to salary of £1,875.00 per month. This will be paid until the end of the month in which the merger completes. 

	 	ii.	If the merger with Aviza Technologies completes and you have not given notice of termination of employment, a bonus will be paid to you in accordance with the attached schedule.

  

	6.	Start Date 

  
 1st April 2005

  
 Other conditions of employment remain unchanged. 
  
 I wish you every success in this position 
  

	
	Yours sincerely,
	
	 /s/ Chris J Matthews

	CHRISTOPHER J MATTHEWS
	Vice President, Human Resources

  
 I have read, understood, and accept
the above changes to my conditions of employment. 
  

			
		
	Signed:	 	/s/ Martyn Tuffery
	 	 	Martyn Tuffery
		
	Date:	 	6/4/05

  
 Please sign and return one copy of the
offer letter. 

 Martyn Tuffery – Bonus Schedule 2005 
  
 If the merger completes on or before 30 June 2005 – 3 months salary 
  
 If the merger completes on or before 31 July 2005 – 2 months salary 
  
 If the merger completes on or before 31 August 2005 – 1 months salary 
  
 No bonus will be payable if the merger does not complete or if it completes after 31 August 2005. 
  
 The salary used for calculating this bonus will be the salary including the supplement for
carrying out the duties of Acting Chief Financial Officer (£87,500.00 pa). 
  
 Chris Matthews 
 April 2005Compromise Agreement between the Company and William Chappell

 Exhibit 10.4 
  
 Dated 31 March 2005 
  
 Compromise Agreement 
  
 Between 
  
 TRIKON TECHNOLOGIES LTD 
  
 and 
  
 WILLIAM CHAPPELL

  
  
 Veale Wasbrough 
 Orchard Court 
 Orchard Lane 
 BRISTOL BS1 5WS 
  
 Tel: 0117 925 2020 
 Fax: 0117 925 2025 
 E-mail: mdavies@vwl.co.uk 
 www.vwl.co.uk 

 An Agreement made the 30th day of March 2005 
  
 Between:- 
  

	(1)	Trikon Technologies Ltd whose registered office is at Ringland Way, Newport, NP18 2TA (“the Company”); and 

  

	(2)	William Chappell of 9 The Myrtles, Tutshill, Chepstow NP16 7BQ (“the Employee”). 

  

	1.	The Employee’s employment with the Company will terminate on 31 March 2005 (“the Termination Date”) by reason of resignation. 

  

	2	The Employee will return to the Company any property (including documents or copy documents whether in a paper or electronic format) belonging to the Company which is in his
possession or control. The Employee will also resign all directorships and other offices held within the Company and/or any other group company and shall agree to execute all necessary documents to this effect. 

  

	3	In consideration for this Agreement the Company agrees to accept the Employees resignation without notice. The Company also agrees to make all contractual payments and provide all
contractual benefits up to and including the Termination Date. 

  

	4	For the avoidance of doubt, the employee agrees that he is not entitled to any bonuses or nay unvested share or stock options. 

  

	5	The parties agree to keep the fact and terms of this Agreement strictly confidential except for communications between professional advisers, tax authorities and otherwise as
required by law. 

  

	6	The parties agree not to make any disparaging or derogatory remarks about each other including in the case of the Employee any such remarks about employees of the Company.

  

	7	The Employee undertakes and agrees that he remains bound by his duty of confidentiality to the Company as a former employee and by the restrictive covenants in his contract of
employment dated 12 October 2000. Further and in consideration for the fact that the Company accepts the Employees resignation without notice, the Employee agrees that for a period of 2 years from the Termination Date, he shall not solicit, induce
or otherwise entice away from the Company any person engaged or employed in a senior management and/or senior financial position within the Company. 

  

	8	 The Employee agrees that the terms of this Agreement are in full and final settlement and without admission of liability of all or any claims arising from his
employment by the Company or the 

  

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termination thereof that he may have under common law, statute, European legislation or in contract against the Company, any other company in the same group
and any shareholders, officers, employees or agents of the Company or of a company in the same group. Such claims include but are not limited to:- 
  

	 	a)	breach of contract including wrongful dismissal; 

  

	 	b)	statutory or contractual redundancy payments; 

  

	 	c)	unfair dismissal; 

  

	 	d)	unlawful deduction from wages; 

  

	 	e)	any claim under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, Employment Rights Act 1996, National Minimum Wage Act 1998, Working Time Regulations 1998, Employment
Relations Act 1999 and Employment Act 2002; 

  

	 	f)	any claim under the Equal Pay Act 1970, Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Race Relations Act 1976, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation)
Regulations 2003 and Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003; 

  

	 	g)	any claim under any regulations implemented in accordance with any of the Acts listed in e) and f) above. 

  
 For the avoidance of doubt this includes any claim relating to unfair dismissal. 
  

	9	The claims referred to in clause 7 do not include any claim for latent personal injury or in respect of the Employee’s accrued pension rights. 

  

	10	This Agreement satisfies the conditions relating to compromise agreements under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Race Relations Act 1976, Trade Union and Labour Relations
(Consolidation) Act 1992, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Employment Rights Act 1996, National Minimum Wage Act 1998, Working Time Regulations 1998, Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 and the Employment Equality (Religion
or Belief) Regulations 2003. 

  

	11	It is a condition of this Agreement that the Employee has received advice from a relevant independent adviser as defined in section 203 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 acting in a
professional capacity relating to the terms and effect of this Agreement and in particular the ability of the Employee to pursue his rights before an employment tribunal. When the relevant independent adviser gave the advice referred to in this
clause there was in force a contract of insurance or an indemnity provided for members of a professional body covering the risk of a claim by the Employee arising from that advice. The relevant independent adviser has confirmed the position in this
clause by signing Schedule 1. 

  

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	12	The Company will contribute up to £250 plus VAT towards the legal costs incurred by the Employee in obtaining advice as to the terms and effect of this Agreement. Payment will
be made to the legal adviser direct on receipt by the Company of an invoice addressed to the Employee and marked payable by the Company. 

  

	13	The Employee having taken legal advice warrants that he has no claims against the Company, its shareholders, officers, employees or agents, or any companies in the same group or
their shareholders, officers, employees or agents except for those referred to in clause 7 above.  

  

	14	The Employee’s obligations under this Agreement may be enforced by directors, employees, officers or agents of the Company or by companies within the same group and their
directors, employees, officers or agents. No other person shall have the right to enforce any term of this Agreement. 

  

			
		
	Signed	 	 
		
	on behalf of the Company:	 	/s/ John Macneil
		
	Name:	 	John Macneil
		
	Position:	 	CEO
		
	Date:	 	8th April 2005

  
  

			
		
	Signed	 	 
		
	by the Employee:	 	/s/ William Chappell
		
	Date:	 	April 8, 2005

  

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 Schedule 1 
  
 I confirm to the Company that I am a relevant independent adviser as defined under section 203 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and that I have given William Chappell
the advice referred to in this Agreement. I also confirm the statements made in clause 10. 
  

			
		
	Signed	 	/s/ Malcom Reynolds
		
	Name:	 	M. Reynolds
		
	Address:	 	 Reynolds Galbrath, Solicitors
 11/11a Welsh
Street
 Chepstow
 Monmouthshire
 NP16 5LN

		
	Date:	 	8/4/05

  

 5Contract for Services between the Company and William Chappell

 Exhibit 10.5 
  
 Dated 31 March 2005 
  
 Trikon Technologies LIMITED 
  
 and 
  
 William J Chappell 
  

  
 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES 
  

  

 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES 
  
 This Agreement is made on March 31 2005 
  
 BETWEEN:- 
  

	(1)	Trikon Technologies Limited (registered number 0137334) whose registered office is at Ringland Way, Newport, NP18 2TA (the “Company”); and 

 

	(2)	William J Chappell (the “Consultant”). 

  
 DEFINITIONS: 
  

			
	“Services” means	  	the services set out in Schedules 1 of this Agreement or such other services as may be agreed from time to time between the Consultant and the Company.

  

	1	Term 

  
 The Consultant shall provide the Services from 4 April 2005 until termination of this Agreement as provided in clause 6. 
  

	2	Obligations of the Consultant 

  

	2.1	The Consultant shall provide the Services at such times as shall be mutually agreed between the parties from time to time. 

  

	2.2	The Consultant shall faithfully and diligently perform those duties and exercise such powers consistent with them which are from time to time necessary in connection with the
provision of the Services. The Consultant shall devote such of his time as is necessary for the proper provision of the Services. 

  

	2.3	The Consultant will, in the provision of the Services, work from such location or site as determined by the Consultant to be appropriate for the proper performance of the contract
or as shall be required by the Company from time to time and shall, if required, undertake such travel as may be necessary for the proper provision of the Services. The Consultant shall be responsible for his own travel costs and expenses, which may
then be reimbursed by the Company to the Consultant as disbursements chargeable on invoices raised by the Consultant in accordance with the terms agreed. 

  

	2.4	The Consultant shall take all reasonable steps to comply with any timetable or deadlines for completion of Services agreed between the parties, either verbally or in writing.

  
 Mutuality of Obligation 
  

	2.5	The Company and the Consultant are independent businesses and nothing in this Agreement or by virtue of performing it shall be taken as creating a relationship of agent to
principal, employer to employee, partnership or joint venture between them. 

  

	2.6	 The Consultant is not by entering into this Agreement prevented from undertaking any other activities or accepting other engagements provided that 

  

	 	 
those activities or other engagements do not interfere with or detract from the provision by him of the Services under this Agreement or harm or prejudice
the interests of the Company. 

  
 Method of
Work 
  

	2.7	The Consultant warrants that he will provide the Services using reasonable care and skill, and all such work pursuant to the Services will be carried out to a professional standard,
as far as reasonably possible, in accordance with Schedule 1 to this Agreement and any timetables or other deadlines agreed. 

  

	2.8	The Consultant’s method of work shall be his own. 

  

	2.9	The Consultant shall provide all his own equipment, materials and sundry consumables necessary for the performance of the Services, including but not limited to stationery, office
facilities and staff. 

  

	2.10	Whilst performing the Services, the Consultant shall: 

  

	 	2.10.1 	Familiarise himself and comply with all guidelines issued to the Consultant by the Company from time to time and comply with all such guidelines displayed at any location or site
where the Consultant is performing the Services; 

  

	 	2.10.2 	Not do anything so as to jeopardise the safety of himself, any workers or contractors at any location or site (whether or not employed or engaged by the Consultant) or members of
the public. 

  

	2.11	On commencement of this Agreement and prior to performing the Services, the Consultant shall, where required by law, provide the Company with a copy of his own public liability
insurance and where appropriate employer liability insurance documents. 

  

	3	Payment 

  

	3.1	The Company shall be under no obligation to engage the Consultant to provide any Services under this Agreement. If no Services are required by the Company no fees shall be payable
except as defined herein. 

  

	3.2	If rectification work is required pursuant to clause 2.8, then all such work shall be carried out at the sole expense of the Consultant. 

  

	3.3.1	A one off retainer fee of £9,750 will be due on commencement of contract. Worked carried out on behalf of Trikon Technologies Limited will be charged at a rate of £75
per hour. This work will need to be approved in advance by John Macneil, Martyn Tuffery, or a board director. 

  

	3.3.2	Where incurred, Trikon will reimburse reasonable expenses associated with carrying out these consultancy services. Travel will be economy class. 

  
 All payments to the Consultant will be made on submission of an invoice. The
invoice must be addressed to the Company, contain particulars of the Consultant, the site or location at which the Services were performed and dates and details of work performed and VAT number (if any). 
  

	3.4	The Consultant shall be responsible for registering and administering VAT as appropriate. 

  

	3.5	The company settle within fourteen days of receipt. 

  

	4	Success fees 

  

	4.1	If the merger between Trikon Technologies and Aviza Technologies completes, and if this agreement has not at that time been terminated by either party, you will receive a single
payment as detailed: 

  

	4.2	If the merger completes on or before 30 June 2005 the Consultant will receive a payment of £29,000. 

  

	4.3	If the merger completes on or before 31 July 2005 the Consultant will receive a payment of £19,000 

  

	4.4	If the merger completes on or before 31 August 2005 the Consultant will receive a payment of £9,000. 

  

	4.5	There is not success fee payable if the merger does not complete or if it completes after 31 August 2005. 

  

	5	Tax and National Insurance 

  

	5.1	The Consultant shall be responsible for all income tax liabilities and National Insurance or similar contributions in respect of the fees payable under this Agreement and the
Consultant agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company against all claims which may be made by the relevant authorities against the Company in respect of income tax, penalties and interest relating to the provision of the Services hereunder
by the Consultant. The client in its sole discretion reserves the right to deduct taxes and other statutory obligations from any payments. 

  

	6	Termination 

  

	6.1	This Agreement shall continue until 31 August 2005 and may not be terminated earlier save that the company may terminate at any time forthwith by notice in writing if the
Consultant: 

  

	6.2.1	Commits a breach of this Agreement which in the case of a breach capable of remedy has not been remedied within 5 days of the receipt by the Consultant of a notice from the Company
identifying the breach and requiring its remedy; 

  

	6.2.2	has a bankruptcy order made against him or compounds with or enter into any voluntary arrangements with his creditors; 

  

	6.2.3	acts in any way which may in the opinion of the Board bring the Company into disrepute or discredit, or 

  

	6.2.4	is charged with or convicted of any offence involving any act of fraud or dishonesty; 

  

	6.2.5	if the Consultant has been unable to provide the Services due to illness or accident for a period of 2 weeks; 

  

	6.3	in the event of termination by the company for any of the reasons set out in 6.2 above a portion of the retainer fee of £9,750 paid to the consultant becomes repayable as
follows: 

  
 If the employer gives the Consultant
notice of termination during April 2005 – 100% of the £9,750 retainer is repayable. 
  
 If the employer gives the Consultant notice of termination during March 2005 – 80% of the £9,750 retainer is repayable. 
  
 If the employer gives the Consultant notice of termination during June 2005
– 60% of the £9,750 retainer is repayable. 
  

 If the employer gives the Consultant notice of termination during July 2005 – 40% of the
£9,750 retainer is repayable. 
  
 If the employer gives the
Consultant notice of termination during August 2005 – 20% of the £9,750 retainer is repayable. 
  

	6.4	After 31 August 2005 either party may terminate this agreement on giving 5 days notice in writing. 

  

	6.5	Upon the termination of this Agreement for whatever reason the Company shall remain liable to pay to the Consultant all sums which have accrued due and owing to the Consultant
hereunder. 

  

	6.6	Termination of this Agreement for whatever reason shall not affect the accrued rights of the parties arising in any way out of this Agreement as at the date of termination and, in
particular but without limitation, the right to recover damages against the other and all provisions which are expressed to survive this Agreement shall remain in force and effect. 

  

	7	Indemnity and Insurance 

  

	7.1	The Company shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage suffered by: 

  

	 	7.1.1	the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the provision of the Services; or 

  

	 	7.1.2	any other person where such loss, injury or damage is caused by the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the provision of the Services, 

  
 and the Consultant shall indemnify the Company in respect of any such loss,
damage or injury (including any claims and expenses arising therefrom). 
  

	8	Entire agreement and amendment 

  

	8.1	This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements understandings or arrangements relating to the
subject matter of this Agreement. Neither party shall be entitled to rely on any agreement, understanding or arrangement which is not expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be amended, modified, varied or supplemented except
in writing signed by duly authorised representatives of the parties. 

  

	8.2	No failure or delay on the part of either party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be construed or operated as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or
partial exercise of any right or remedy as the case may be. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law. 

  

	8.3	If any provision of this Agreement shall be, or become, void or unenforceable for any reason within any jurisdiction, this shall affect neither the validity of that provision within
any other jurisdiction nor any of the remaining provisions of this Agreement. 

  

	9.	Force majeure 

  
 Neither party shall be in breach of this Agreement if there is any total or partial failure of performance by it of its duties and obligations under this
Agreement occasioned by any act of God, fire, act of government or state, war, civil 

  

 
commotion, insurrection, embargo, prevention from or hindrance in obtaining any raw materials, energy or other supplies, labour disputes of whatever nature
and any other reason beyond the control of either party. If either party is unable to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement as a direct result of the effect of one of those reasons that party shall give written notice to the other
of the inability stating the reason in question. The operation of this Agreement shall be suspended during the period (and only during the period) in which the reason continues. Forthwith upon the reason ceasing to exist the party relying upon it
shall give written advice to the other of this fact. 
  

	10	Illegality 

  
 If any provision or term of this Agreement or any part thereof shall become or be declared illegal invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever
including but without limitation by reason of the provisions of any legislation or other provisions having the force of law or by reason of any decision of any Court or other body or authority having jurisdiction over the parties or this Agreement
including the EU Commission and the European Court of Justice such terms or provisions shall be divisible from this Agreement and shall be deemed to be deleted from this Agreement in the jurisdiction in question provided always that if any such
deletion substantially affects or alters the commercial basis of this Agreement the parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend and modify the provisions and terms of this Agreement as may be necessary or desirable in the circumstances.

  

	11	Notices 

  
 Notices under this agreement are validly servied if delivered or sent by first class post the date of service is the day after posting. 
  

	
	SIGNED by
	On behalf of Trikon Technologies Limited
	
	 /s/ John Macneil

	31/3/05
	
	SIGNED by William J Chappell
	
	 /s/ William Chappell

	31.3.2005

  

  
 Schedule 1

  
 The Services 
  
 The Services as set out below are to be provided by the Consultant and are to be in
accordance with the client’s reasonable requirements. 
  
 The Consultant
agrees to provide consultancy services specifically on matters associated with the merger between Trikon Technologies and Aviza Technologies but also on other matters that could reasonable be requested of somebody with the Consultant’s skills
and knowledge                             :

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