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         AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMMON STOCK   THIS COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT, (this "Agreement") made this November 4, 2015 by and between Locksley Samuels (hereinafter referred to as ("Seller), and Shining Glory Investments Limited ("Purchaser"), setting, forth the terms and conditions upon which the Seller will sell Twenty One Million Six Hundred Thousand (21,600,000) shares of Cambridge Projects Inc. ("CPJT" or the "Company") common stock (the "Shares" or "Common Stock"), owned by Seller, to the Purchaser.  The Seller and the Purchaser may be referred to herein singularly as a "Party" and collectively, as the "Parties".   In consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and representations contained herein, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:  WITNESSETH:   WHEREAS, the Seller and Purchaser have appointed Aspen Asset Management., to act as the Agent ("Escrow Agent") for this transaction and to receive and hold all consideration received from the Purchaser for the sale of the Shares and all documents ("Documents") stock certificates and corporate records of CPJT, in the Aspen Asset Management Trust Account, (the "Escrow Account") unless other arrangements are agreed to by all parties.   WHEREAS, the Purchaser, Seller and or Sellers Agent and Escrow Agent, have entered into an ESCROW AGREEMENT dated November 4, 2015.  NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and representations contained herein, the parties herewith agree as follows:   ARTICLE I  SALE OF SECURITIES  1.01  Sale.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Seller agrees to sell the Shares, and the Purchaser shall purchase the Shares, for a total of Three Hundred Thousand (U.S.) ($300,000) (the "Purchase Price" or "Funds").   This is a private transaction between the Seller and Purchaser. It is agreed that the full Purchase Price in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand (U.S.) ($300,000) will be wire transferred to the Escrow Account on or before November 15, 2015 and that the Closing will take place contemporaneous with such payment, unless a delay is agreed to by the parties signing this Agreement.  1.02 Escrow Aunt.  The Seller and Purchaser hereby appoint Aspen Asset Management to act as the Escrow Agent ("Escrow Agent") as to the distribution of the Purchase Price received for the sale of the. Shares and distribution of the shares and documents of CPJT to be held in the Escrow Account.  1.03 Deposit:  Upon execution of this agreement, Purchaser shall make, by wi transfer, the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), to the Aspen Asset Manage ent   1         (Escrow Account") for the Shares being sold by the Seller. The amount deposited will be held in the Escrow Account until Closing, (as defined in Section 3.01 of this Aereement) or until ordered released as per other sections of this Agreement.   In addition if, after signing this Agreement and prior to the Closing, whether before or after due-diligence is completed, the Purchaser, discover something of significance that was not previously revealed that changes the structure and intent of this Agreement and the transaction, that the Seller cannot correct, the Purchaser will notify the Seller of the subject of concern and their intention to cancel this Agreement, in writing, addressed to the individuals and addresses listed in Article VI, 6.09 of this Agreement.   The Seller shall have ten business days correct the discrepancy or else the. Seller is obliged to refund the deposit in full to the Purchaser or its designated person.   The account wire instructions for the Deposit herein and payment pursuant to Sections  1.04 and 3.02 (b)(i) are as follows:  Escrow Agent:  Account name: Aspen Asset   Management Client Account  Attn: Alan Schinderman  6623 Las Vegas Blvd. South #255   Las Vegas, NV 89119  (702) 629-1883  Bank of America.NA 10300 W. Charlston Las Vegas NV, 89135  (702) 304-2375  Account number: 501005768367   Wire ABA/Routing:   026009593    As soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of the Deposit by the Escrow Agent, Seller will forward by overnight delivery, or by email, for review by the Purchasers, any and all documents of Cambridge Projects Inc. which Purchaser might request for their due diligence purpose, including the complete shareholder list from the Company's  stock  transfer  agent,  any  previous  offering  documents,  subscription agreements, board resolutions and corporate records nor filed or recorded publically.   Purchaser's Representative will provide Seller with the information as requested by the Seller concerning the Purchaser, including information on its directors elect.    ARTICLE II  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES    2         The Seller represents and warrants to the Purchaser the following:   2.01  Organization; Cambridge Projects Inc. is a Nevada corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of that state, has all necessary corporate powers to own properties and carry on a business, and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in the state of Nevada and elsewhere (if required). All actions taken by the incorporators, directors and/or shareholders of CPJT have been valid and in accordance with the laws of the state of Nevada.   CPJT is a fully reporting. company with the SEC and CPJT common stock is included for quotation on the OTCQB.  Immediately following the Closing, the Purchaser shall file all required filings with any state and federal regulators, including_ the SEC, disclosing the acquisition of the Shares by the Purchaser, the change of control of the corporations, all changes to the officers and directors, and all such additional disclosure as is required to keep the corporation in good standing with any and all regulatory bodies having authority.  2.02  Capital.  The authorized capital stock of CPJT consists of 195,000,000 shares of Common Stock, 50.0001 par value, of which 33,001,000 shares of Common Stock are issued and outstanding.   CPJT does have Five Million (5,000,000) preferred shares authorized, Zero are issued and outstanding. All outstanding ,shares are fully paid and non-assessable, free of liens, encumbrances, options, restrictions and legal or equitable rights of others not a party to this Agreement.   At the Closing, there will be no outstanding subscriptions, options, rights, warrants, convertible securities, or other agreements or commitments obligating CPJT to issue or to transfer from treasury any additional shares of its capital stock.  None of the outstanding shares of CPJT are subject to any stock restriction agreements.  There are approximately 43 shareholders of record of CPJT. All of such shareholders have valid title to such Shares and acquired their Shares in a lawful transaction and in accordance with Nevada corporate law and the applicable securities laws of the United States.  2.03  Financial Statements.  CPJT is a reporting company and financials can be found on EDGAR.  The financial statements fairly present the financial condition and operating results of CPJT as of the dates, and for the periods, indicated therein.  Except as set forth in the Financial Statements, and as set forth in Paragraph 2.05, CPJT has no material liabilities (contingent or otherwise).  CPJT is not a guarantor or indemnitor of any indebtedness of any other person, firm, or corporation.  2.04  Filings with Government Agencies.  CPJT is a Reporting Company as that term is described by the Securities Act of 1933, and files annual and quarterly reports with the SEC.  Cambridge Projects Inc. has made all required filings with the SEC and the State of Nevada that might be required, and is current in its filings and reporting to the state of Nevada.  Upon the purchase of the Shares by the Purchaser, the Purchaser will have the full responsibility for filing any and all documents required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, including a Form D, and/or any other governme agency that may be required.  The Seller will supply the Purchaser with all info  that is currently available for CPJT.  The Purchaser understands that the Sellerwill no responsibility whatsoever for any filings made by CPJT in the future, either wi SEC. FINRA or with the State ofNevada.    3           2.05 Liabilities.  It is understood and agreed that the purchase of the Shares is predicated on Cambridge Projects Inc. not have any liabilities at closing.  CPJT shall not, as of Closing, have any debt, liability, or obligation of any nature, whether accrued, absolute, contingent, or otherwise that will not be paid at Closing.   Seller is not aware of any pending, threatened or asserted claims, lawsuits or contingencies involving the CPJT or its Shares. To the best of knowledge of the Seller, there is no dispute of any kind between CPJT and any third party, and no such dispute will exist at the Closing of this transaction and at Closing, except as set forth herein, CPJT will be free from any and all liabilities, liens, claims and/or commitments. At Closing, all assets of the Company and all liabilities of the Company will be spun off.    2.06 Tax Returns.   CPJT has filed tax returns.  As of closing, there shall be no taxes of any kind due or owing.  2.07 Ability to Carry Out Obligations.   The Seller has the right, power, and authority to enter into, and perform his obligations under this Agreement. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Seller and the performa.nce by the Seller of his obligations hereunder will not cause, constitute, or conflict with or result in (a) any breach or violation or any of the provisions of or constitute a default under any license, indenture, mortgage, charter, instrument, articles of incorporation, bylaw, or other agreement or instrument to which CPJT the officers, directors or Seller are a party, or by which they may be bound, nor will any consents or authorizations of any party other than those hereto be required, (b) an event that would cause CPJT (and/or assigns) to be liable to any party, or (c) an event that would result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge, or encumbrance on any asset of CPJT or upon the shares of CPJT to be acquired by the Purchaser.  2.8  Contracts. Leases and Assets.  To the best of the knowledge of the Seller, CPJT is not a party to any contract, agreement or. lease (unless such contract, agreement or lease has been assigned to another party or CPJT has been released from its obligations thereunder) other the normal contract with the Transfer Agent, except as described in documents filed with the SEC or as disclosed to the Purchaser.  No person holds a power of attorney from CPJT or the Seller.  At the Closing, CPJT will have no assets or liabilities or any obligations which would give rise to a liability in the future.   2.9  Compliance with Laws.  To the best of knowledge of the Seller, CPIT has complied in all material respects, with, and is not in violation of any, federal, state, or local statute, law, and/or regulation pertaining.  To the best of the knowledge of the Seller, CPJT has complied with all federal and state securities laws in connection w   th offer, sale and distribution of its securities.  At the time that CPJT sold Shares to Seller, CPJT was entitled to use the exemptions provided by the Securities Act of I   4        relative to the sale of its Shares.  The Shares being sold herein are being sold in a private transaction between the Seller and the Purchaser, and the Seller make no representation as to whether the Shares are subject to trading restrictions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and rules thereunder.  2.10  Litigation. To the best of the knowledge of the Seller, CPJT is not a party to any suit, action, arbitration, or legal administrative or other proceeding, or pending governmental investigation. To the best knowledge of the Seller, there is no basis for any such action or proceeding and no such action or proceeding is threatened against CPJT.   CPJT is not a party to or in default with respect to any order, writ, injunction, or decree of any federal, state, local, or foreign court, department, agency, or instrumentality.   2.11 Conduct of Business. Prior to the Closing, CPJT shall conduct its business in the normal course, and shall not  (without the prior written approval of Purchaser) (i) sell, pledge, or assign any assets, (ii) amend its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, (iii) declare dividends, redeem or sell stock or other securities (iv) incur any liabilities, except in the normal course of business, (v) acquire or dispose of any assets, enter into any contract, guarantee obligations of any third party, or (vi) enter into any other transaction.   2.12 Corporate Documents.  Each of the following documents, which shall be true, complete and correct hi all material respects, will be submitted at the Closing:  (i) Certificate of Incorporation and all amendments thereto;  (ii) Bylaws and all amendments thereto;  (iii) Minutes and Consents of Shareholders;  (iv) Minutes and Consents of the board of directors;  (v) List of officers and directors;  (vi) Certificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State of Nevada.  (vii) Current Shareholder list from the Transfer Agent.   2.13 Closing Documents. All minutes, consents or other documents pertaining to CPJT to be delivered at the Closing shall be valid and in accordance with the laws of Nevada.  2.14  Tide.  The Seller has good and marketable title to all of the Shares being sold by them to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.  The Shares will be, at the Closing, free and clear of all liens; security interests, pledges, charges, clai   5        encumbrances and restrictions of any kind, except for restrictions on transfer imposed by federal and state securities laws.  None of the Shares are or will be subject to any voting trust or agreement.  No person holds or has the right to receive any proxy or similar instrument with respect to such Shares.   Except as provided in this Agreement, the Seller are not a party to any agreement which offers or grants to any person the right to purchase or acquire any of the Shares. There is no applicable local, state or federal law, rule, regulation, or decree which would, as a result of the purchase of the Shares by purchasers (and/or assigns) impair, restrict or delay voting rights with respect to the Shares.  2.15  Transfer of Shares.  The Seller will have the responsibility for sending all certificates representing the shares being purchased, along with the proper Stock Powers with Bank Signature Guarantees or Power of Attorney acceptable to the Transfer Agent, to the Escrow Agent for delivery to the Purchaser at Closing.  The Purchaser will have the responsibility of sending the certificates, along with stock powers to the Transfer Agent for CPJT to have the certificates changed into their respective names and denominations and the Purchaser shalt be responsible for all costs involved in such changes and in mailing new certificates to all shareholders.   2.16 Representations.   All representations shall be true as of the Closing and all such representations shall survive the Closing.  ARTICLE III CLOSING   3.01 Closing for the Purchase of Common Stock.   The Closing (the "Closing") of this transaction for the Shares of Common Stock being purchased will occur when all of the documents and consideration described in Paragraphs 2.12 above and in 3.02 below, have been delivered or other arrangements have been made and agreed to by the Parties.   If the Closing does not occur on or before November 15, 2015, then either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice.   This Agreement can be terminated in the event of any material breach by either party.  3.02 Documents and Payments to be Delivered at Closing. As part of the Closing of the Common Stock purchase, 'those documents listed in 2.12 of this Agreement, as well as the following documents, in form reasonably acceptable to counsel to the Parties, shall have been delivered to Escrow Agent at least 48 hours prior to the Closing:  (a) By the Seller:  (1) stock certificate or certificates, atomg with stock powers with signature guarantee acceptable to the Transfer Agent. represen   6         the Shares, endorsed in favor of the name or names as designated by Purchaser or left blank;   (ii) the resignation of all officers of CPJT;  (iii) the resignations of directors of CPJT and the appointment of a new Directors as designated by the Purchaser, subject to the requirement to deliver Schedule 14f-1 to CPJT shareholders at least ten days prior to the date of the new Directors taking office;  (iv)  true and correct copies of all of the business and corporate records of CPJT, including but not limited to correspondence files, bank statements, checkbooks, savings account books, minutes of shareholder and directors meetings or consents, financial statements, shareholder listings, stock transfer records, agreements and contracts that exist and   (v) such other documents of CPJT as may be reasonably required by Purchaser, if available.  (b) By Purchaser:  (i) wire transfer to the Aspen Asset Management the amount as agreed  to  in  Exhibit  "A" (the  "Purchase  Price"  or  "Funds"), representing the balance of the payment for the Purchase Price for the Shares.   ARTICLE IV  INVESTMENT I:NTENT:   The Purchaser represents warrants and covenants to the Sellers the following:  4.01 Transfer Restrictions. Purchaser (and or assigns) agree that the shares being acquired pursuant to this Agreement may be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise transferred, with or without consideration ("Transfer") only pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act.  4.02  Investment Intent.   The Purchasers are acquiring the Shares for their own account for investment, and not with a view toward distribution thereof.   4.03 No Advertisement. The Purchaser acknowledges that the Shares have been offered to him in direct communication between him and Seller, and not through any advertisement of any kind.  4.04 Knowledee and Experience. The Purchaser acknowledges that he _Os' ? been encouraged to seek his own legal and financial counsel to assist him in evaluating,/ this purchase.  The Purchaser acknowledges that Seller has given him and all of tyi   7         counselors' access to all information relating to CPJT business that he or any one of them have requested.   The Purchaser acknowledges that he has sufficient business and fi nancial experience, and knowledge concerning the affairs and conditions of CPJT so that he can make a reasoned decision as to this purchase of the Shares and is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of this purchase.   4.05 Restrictions  on  Transferability. The  Purchaser  is  aware of the restrictions of transferability of the Shares and further understands that some or all of the certificates may bear a legend similar to the following:  (a) THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"), LN RELIANCE UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 4(1) AND 4(2) AND REGULATION D UNDER THE ACT. AS SUCH, THE PURCHASE OF  THIS SECURITY WAS MADE WITH TILE INTENT OF INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW FOR DISTRIBUTION. THEREFORE, ANY SUBSEQUENT TRANSFER OF THIS SECURITY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN WILL BE UNLAWFUL UNLESS IT IS REGISTERED UNDER THE ACT OR UNLESS AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.  (b) The Purchaser understands that the Shares may only be disposed of pursuant to either (i) an effective registration statement under the Act, or (ii) an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act.  (c) CPJT and/or Seller have neither filed such a registration statement with the SEC or any state authorities nor agreed to do so, nor contemplates doing so in the future for the shares being purchased, and in the absence of such a registration statement or exemption, the Purchaser may has to hold the. Shares indefinitely and may be unable to liquidate them in case of an emergency.  4.06 Accredited Investor. The Purchaser' is an "Accredited Investor" as defined in Regulation D of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  4.07 Future Business of CPJT International. Inc. The Purchaser represents that after the Closing of this transaction, the Purchaser will either carry on the existing business of CPJT International, Inc or vend in a legitimate business.  After Closing, the Purchaser covenants not to manipulate or participate in a manipulating the share price of CPJT in a "pump and dump" scheme.  4.08  Anti-Money Laundering. Anti-Corruption and Anti-Terrorism Laws. The Purchaser confirms that the funds representing the Purchase Price will not represent proceed of crime for the purpose of any applicable anti-money laundering or anti-terrorist legislation, regulation or guideline and the. Purchaser is in compliance with, and has not previously violated, the United States of America Patriot Act of 2001, as amended through the date of this Agreement, to the extent applicable to the Purchaser and all other   8         applicable anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and anti-terrorism laws and regulations.   4.09 Representations.  All Representations shall be true as of the Closing and all such representations shall survive the Closing.  ATTICLE V REMEDIES   5.01 Arbitration. Any controversy of claim arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement, or the making, performance, or interpretation thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in California in accordance with the Rules of the U.S. Arbitration Association then existing, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy.  5.02 Termination.   In addition to any other remedies, the Purchaser may terminate this Aveement, if at the Closing, the Seller has failed to comply with all material terms of this Agreement, has failed to supply any documents required by this Agreement unless they do not exist, or has failed to disclose any material facts which could have a substantial effect on any part of this transaction.  5.03  Indemnification.   From and after the Closing, the parties, jointly and severally, agree to indemnify the other against all actual losses, damages and expenses caused  by (i)  any material breach of this Agreement by them or any material misrepresentation contained herein, or (ii) any misstatement of a material fact or omission to state a material fact required to be stated herein or necessary to make the statements herein not misleading.   5.04 Indemnification  Non-Exclusive The  foregoing  indemnification provision is in addition to, and not derogation of any statutory, equitable or common law remedy any party may have for breach of representation, warranty, covenant or agreement.       ARTICLE VI  MISCELLANEOUS  6.01  Captions and Headings.   The article and paragraph headings throughout this Agreement are for convenience and reference only, and shall in no way be deemed to define, limit, or add to the meaning of any provision of this Agreement.  6.02  No Oral Change.  This Agreement and any provision hereof, may not be waived, changed, modified, or discharged, orally, but only by an agreement in writing  signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, o discharge is sought.   9 - - -  \ 1:1 ' -1          6.03 Non Waiver.   Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no waiver of any covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made unless expressly in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver is charged; and (i) the failure of any party to insist in any one or more cases upon the performance of any of the provisions, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any option herein contained shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of any such provisions, covenants, or conditions, (ii) the acceptance of performance of anything required by this Agreement to be performed with knowledge of the breach or failure of a covenant, condition, or provision hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach or failure, and (iii) no waiver by any party of one breach by another party shall be construed as a waiver with respect to any other or subsequent breach.   6.04 Time of Essence.   Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of each and every provision hereof. 6.05  Entire Agreement_   This Agreement, including any and all attachments hereto, if any, contain the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.  6.06  Partial Invalidity.  In the event that any condition, covenant, or other provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or void by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall in no way affect any other condition, covenant or other provision of the Agreement.  If such condition, covenant, or other provision is held to be invalid due to its scope or breadth, it is agreed that it shall be deemed to remain valid to the extent permitted by law.  6.07  Significant Changes  The Seller understand that significant changes may be made in the capitalization and!or stock ownership of CPJT, which changes could involve a reverse stock split and/or the issuance of additional shares, thus possibly having a dramatic negative effect on the percentage of ownership and/or number of shares owned by present shareholders of CPJT.   6.08  Counterparts.   This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.   Facsimile signatures will be acceptable to all parties.  6.09  Notices.  All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if served personally on the party to whom notice is to be given, or on the third day after mailing if mailed to the party to whom notice is to be given, by first class mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, or on the second day if faxed, and  properly addressed or faxed as follows:  If to the Seller:  Aspen Asset IvIanagemnet  \1 r;)      10         1980 Festival Plaza Drive Suite 530 Las Vegas, Nevada 89135   If to the Purchaser:   Shining Glory Investments Limited Mr. Ben Wong, William   6.10 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns of each of the parties to this Agreement   6.11 Effect of Closine. All representations, warranties. covenants, and agreements of the parties contained in this Agreement, or in any instrument, certificate, opinion, or other writing provided for in it, shall be true and correct as of the Closing and shall survive the Closing of this Agreement.  6.12 Mutual Cooperation. The parties hereto shall cooperate with each other to achieve the purpose of this Agreement, and shall execute such other and further documents and take such other and further actions as may be necessary or convenient to effect the transaction described herein.   6.13  Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights of the Parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Nevada (regardless of its conflict of laws principles), including all matters of construction, validity, performance and enforcement and without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws.  6.14  Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue.  The Parties agree that the Courts of the State of Nevada shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction and venue for the resolution of all  disputes  arising under the terms of this Agreement and the Transactions contemplated herein.   6.15 Attorneys Fees. In the event any Party hereto shall commence legal proceedings against the other to enforce the terms hereof, or to declare rights hereunder, as the result of a breach of any covenant or condition of this Agreement, the prevailing party in any such breach of an covenant or condition of this Agreement, the prevailing party in any such proceeding shall be entitled to recover from the losing party its costs of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees, as may be fixed by the court.   In witness whereof, this Agreement has been duly executed by the Parties hereto as of the date first written above.    SELLER:       11          By  Locksley Samuels (President Cambridge Projects)       PURCHASER:     By:  ['vestments Limited  ong, William (Buyer)                                             12Exhibit

HARDINGE INC.
RETENTION BONUS AGREEMENT

This RETENTION BONUS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of November 18, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), is between Hardinge Inc., a New York corporation (“Hardinge” or the “Company”), and Douglas J. Malone (the “Employee”). 

WHEREAS, Hardinge desires to incentivize the Employee to continue employment with the Company (or its direct or indirect subsidiary, as applicable) during such time that the Company is evaluating strategic alternatives, including a possible Change of Control Transaction and, if a Change of Control Transaction occurs, during a transition period following such transaction.  

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, Hardinge and the Employee, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

		
	1.
	Definitions.  Capitalized terms used in this Agreement (including the recitals hereto) and not otherwise defined have the meaning set forth in Exhibit A.

		
	2.
	Amount of Retention Bonus.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Employee shall be eligible to receive a retention bonus in the amount of $100,000.00 (“Retention Bonus”).  

		
	3.
	Payment of Retention Bonus.  The Retention Bonus will be due and payable by Hardinge on the Payment Date.  The Retention Bonus shall be subject to withholding of all applicable taxes and other deductions.  

		
	4.
	Requirement of Continuous Employment.  If the Employee’s employment with Hardinge (or its direct or indirect subsidiary, as applicable) terminates prior to the Payment Date for any reason other than as a result of an Involuntary Separation, then the Employee shall not be entitled to the Retention Bonus or any portion thereof and this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect.  

		
	5.
	Effect of Retention Bonus on Other Benefits.  The entitlement to or payment of the Retention Bonus will not alter the Employee’s entitlement to, or the amount of, any severance or other payment or benefit the Employee is entitled to under any other plans, policies or arrangements of the Company (or its direct or indirect subsidiary, as applicable), and compensation payable hereunder shall not be treated as compensation in respect of any such plan, policy or arrangement.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Retention Bonus shall be disregarded in any calculation of the amount of severance payable to the Employee pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of December 16, 2013 between Hardinge and the Employee (“Employment Agreement”).

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	6.
	No Right to Continued Employment.  Nothing herein shall confer upon the Employee the right to remain in the employ or service of Hardinge (or its direct or indirect subsidiary, as applicable), and, subject to the terms of the Employment Agreement, nothing herein shall restrict the ability of Hardinge (or its direct or indirect subsidiary, as applicable) to terminate the Employee’s employment.

		
	7.
	Non-Solicitation Covenant.  In consideration of the Company’s payment of the Retention Bonus, the Employee agrees that during the one (1) year period following the Payment Date, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, as a sole proprietor, member of a partnership or other business organization or entity, stockholder or investor, officer or director of a corporation, or as an employee, associate, consultant or agent of any person, partnership, corporation or other business organization or entity other than the Company:  (i) solicit or endeavor to entice away from the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries any person or entity who is, or was within the then most recent 12-month period, a customer or client of the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; or (ii) solicit or endeavor to entice away from the Company or any of its subsidiaries any person who is employed by the Company or its subsidiaries or induce such person to terminate his or her employment with the Company or its subsidiaries.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Section 8 of this Agreement shall be void and of no effect if the Employee terminates employment under circumstances which cause him to be bound by the non-solicitation covenants set forth in Section 7.2.1 of the Employment Agreement.

		
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	Funding.  The obligations of the Employer to pay the Retention Bonus shall be contractual only, and all such payments shall be made from the general assets of the Employer.  The Employee shall rely solely on the unsecured promise of the Company to pay the Retention Bonus, and nothing herein shall be construed to give the Employee any right, title, interest or claim in or to any specific asset, fund, reserve, account or property of any kind whatsoever of Hardinge or in which it may have any right, title or interest now or in the future.

		
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	Section 409A.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement is intended to be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and shall at all times be interpreted in accordance with such intent.  Employee shall have no right to designate the time of payment of the Retention Bonus.

		
	10.
	Authority of Compensation Committee.  This Agreement shall be administered by the Compensation Committee of Hardinge’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”).  The Committee has the authority, in its sole discretion, to interpret the provisions of this Agreement and the Employee’s entitlement to the Retention Bonus, and to make any determination the Committee believes necessary or advisable for the administration of this Agreement.  All decisions of the Committee in the administration of this Agreement are conclusive and binding on the Employee.  If in the opinion of the Committee, the Employee engages in any activity or conduct which is contrary to the best interests of 

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the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries, this Agreement may be terminated by Hardinge and the Employee will not be entitled to receive the Retention Bonus or any portion thereof.  
		
	11.
	Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of law principles thereof.

		
	12.
	Successors.  This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Employee and the Employee’s heirs and beneficiaries.  This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of Hardinge and its respective successors and assigns, whether by merger, sale of assets or otherwise.

		
	13.
	Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement.

		
	14.
	Entire Agreement.  This Agreement represents the complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous discussions and agreements between any parties with respect to such subject matter.  This Agreement shall not be amended except in a writing executed by the Employee and a duly authorized officer of the Company.

		
	15.
	Headings and Captions.  The headings and captions used in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and shall in no way define, limit, expand or otherwise affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
                    
	
				
	 
	 
	HARDINGE INC.
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	By:
	/S/ Richard L. Simons                                    
	 

	 
	 
	Richard L. Simons
	 

	 
	 
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	/S/ Douglas J. Malone                                  
	 

	 
	 
	Douglas J. Malone
	 

	 
	 
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 

                    

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Exhibit A

Certain Defined Terms

“Cause” has the meaning set forth in the Employment Agreement.  

“Change of Control Transaction” has the same meaning as ascribed in the Employment Agreement to the term “Change in Control”.  

“Good Reason” has the meaning set forth in the Employment Agreement.  

“Involuntary Separation” means a termination of the Employee’s employment with Hardinge, or its applicable direct or indirect subsidiary, as a result of any of the following events:  (i) the Employee’s death, (ii) the Employee’s inability to perform his or her duties of employment for a period in excess of sixty (60) consecutive days as a result of physical or mental incapacity, as certified in writing by a licensed treating physician, (iii) termination of the Employee’s employment by Hardinge or its applicable direct or indirect subsidiary, without Cause, or (iv) resignation by the Employee due to Good Reason.  

“Payment Date” means the earlier to occur of the Scheduled Payment Date or the date that is the thirtieth (30th) day following an Involuntary Separation.

“Scheduled Payment Date” means the one year anniversary of the Effective Date; provided, however, that if a Change of Control Transaction occurs prior to the one year anniversary of the Effective Date, then the Scheduled Payment Date shall be the date that is the one year anniversary of the date on which the Change of Control Transaction occurred. 

    

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