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Employment Agreement

 Exhibit 10.1 
 12 September 2007 
 Mr. Steve Buhaly 
 8208
NW Reed Drive 
 Portland, OR 97229 
 Dear Steve; 
 I am very pleased to offer you a position with TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. as Vice-President of Finance, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer reporting to me. In this
position you are responsible for leading Finance, Legal and IT worldwide. Your unquestionable integrity, your strong organizational and leadership skills, and you solid Financial and Operations background make you an ideal candidate for this
position. I am delighted with the opportunity to work with you in the coming years. 
 Your annual base salary will be $285,000 and you will participate in
the Key Employee Incentive Plan. Your target bonus is 50% of your base salary. Incentive Plan participation will be prorated for 2007 and your award will be calculated in accordance with the plan guidelines. 
 In addition and most significant, in connection with the commencement of your employment, I have recommended to the Board of directors that a grant of options for
250,000 shares of the Company’s stock (option shares) be assigned to you. The option price will be determined on your date of hire. The options will vest over 48 months with 25% vesting on the first quarterly vest date following 12 months from
date of grant/hire, the remaining 75% vesting in equal installments of 6.25% over the next 12 quarterly vest dates until 100% vested. You will also be eligible to participate in the annual stock option refresh program. 
 Change of control – In the event of a Termination Without Cause or Resignation for Good Reason at any time from the date the Board of Directors approves a
transaction which, if consummated, will result in a Change in Control and continuing for twelve (12) months following the effective date of such Change in Control the furthest out twelve (12) months of unvested Option shares shall
automatically become fully vested. In the event there is a Change of Control in the first 24 months following your hire date the following twelve (12) months of awarded Option shares (25% of your new hire grant) shall automatically become
vested in lieu of the last twelve (12) months. 
 Severance – in the event of Termination Without Cause or Resignation for Good Reason you shall be
entitled to receive a lump sum payment equivalent to 12 months of base salary less appropriate withholdings paid within 30 days of termination. Health and life insurance benefits with the same coverage provided to you prior to termination of your
employment and in all other respects significantly comparable to those in place immediately prior to such termination will be provided by the Company over the 12 month period immediately following the termination. You will receive no severance
benefits for Termination for Cause or Resignation Without Good Reason. 
 A “Change in Control” of the company shall be deemed to occur if and when
(i) the Company is merged, consolidated or reorganized into or with another entity, after which the holders of voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such transaction, including voting securities issuable upon exercise or
conversion of vested options, warrants or other securities or rights, hold (directly or indirectly) less than a majority of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding securities of the surviving entity; (ii) a sale of the stock of the
company occurs, after which the holders of voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such sale, including voting securities issuable upon exercise or conversion of vested options, warrants or other securities or rights, hold (directly or
indirectly) less than a majority of the combined voting power of the Company; (iii) the Company sells or otherwise transfers all or substantially all of its assets to any other entity, after which the holders of voting securities of the Company
immediately prior to such sale, including voting securities issuable upon exercise or conversion of vested options, warrants or other securities or rights, hold (directly or indirectly) less than a majority of the combined voting power of the
then-understanding securities of the purchasing entity. 
 The term “Termination for Cause” shall mean a termination of your employment by the
Company for any of the following reasons: (i) intentional failure to perform assigned duties, (ii) personal dishonesty, (iii) incompetence, as measured against standards generally prevailing in the industry, (iv) willful
misconduct, (v) any breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit, (vi) willful violation of any domestic or international law, rule, regulation (other than traffic violations or similar minor offenses) or final cease and desist
order, or any sexual or other harassment of others; with respect to reasons (i), (iii) and (iv) above, no Termination for Cause shall be deemed to have occurred if you have not been provided with written notice of the factual basis for the
alleged failure to perform or incompetence and a thirty (30) day period to take corrective action. In determining incompetence, the act or omissions shall be measured against standards generally prevailing in the industry. A termination of your
employment by the Company for any other reason than those stated in (i) through (vi) above, or under any other circumstances than those stated in this paragraph, shall be a “Termination Without Cause”. 

 A “Resignation for Good Reason” shall be deemed to occur if you resign your employment within sixty
(60) days of the occurrence of any of the following that occur without your written consent: (i) a loss of the title of Chief Financial Officer; (ii) a material reduction in duties or responsibilities; (iii) any reduction in your
Base Salary or any Target Bonus (other than a reduction comparable in percentage to a reduction affecting the Company’s executives generally); (iv) any material reduction in your benefits (other than a reduction affecting the
Company’s personnel generally); or (v) a Company-mandated relocation of your principal place of employment or your current principal residence by more than 50 miles from its respective Oregon location immediately prior to the resignation;
provided however, that a Resignation for Good Reason shall not be effective until thirty (30) days following delivery by you of a written notice to the Company stating that you are resigning your employment and that such resignation constitutes
Resignation for Good Reason. The Company may at its discretion, during the 30 day period, review the Reasons for Termination and may reverse the conduct which gave rise to Good Reason, thereby reversing the Resignation for Good Reason. A resignation
of your employment for any other reason or under any other circumstances shall be a “Resignation Without Good Reason”. 
 TriQuint’s mandatory
drug test policy requires that all new hires be tested for drugs prior to their first day of work. Therefore this offer is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test prior to your start date. The offer is also contingent upon a successful
background check including criminal convictions, education, and employment verification. This offer is also contingent on the formal approval of the compensation committee and the board of directors for the company. 
 TriQuint provides an excellent benefit package including Life, Medical, Dental and Disability insurance. This plan also has a “Section 125” option allowing you
to pay all medical expenditures with pre-tax dollars. We also offer a 401(k) plan, a stock purchase plan of up to 15% of your base salary, and a profit sharing plan. You will also be eligible to participate in our non-qualified deferred comp plan.

 Steve, the board, the staff and I believe this is a terrific opportunity and that you will be highly successful in leading the Finance, Legal and IT
organizations. We all look forward to your becoming a part of our team and helping us build a great company. Please indicate your acceptance of this offer by signing the enclosed copy along with the Confidentiality agreement and Background release
form, and return them to me ASAP. If you have any questions, please give me a call. 
  

	
	Sincerely,
	
	/s/ Ralph Quinsey
	
	Ralph Quinsey
	President/CEO
	TriQuint Semiconductor

 I have read and understand the above offer and accept under the conditions indicated. I plan to start work
on September 27, 2007. 
  

					
	 /s/ Steven J. Buhaly
	 	 	 	September 14, 2007
	Signature	 		 	DateSummary of Non-employee Director Compensation for Fiscal 2008

 EXHIBIT 10.38 
 2008 Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation 
 Cash Compensation:

 Annual Retainer for Non-Employee Directors (other than Chairman): $20,000 
 Annual Retainer for Non-Employee Chairman of the Board: $30,000 
 Annual compensation for service as Chairman of the Audit
Committee: $7,500 
 Compensation per Board Meeting Attended In Person: $1000 
 Compensation per Board Meeting Attended by Telephone: $500 
 Reimbursement of reasonable travel and lodging expenses
incurred in connection with attendance at Board meetings. 
 Equity Compensation (as provided in 2004 Director Stock
Option Plan, as amended): 
 Initial Grant to Non-Employee Director: 10,000 shares of Common Stock 
 Annual Grant to Non-Employee Directors: 3,000 shares of Common StockOffer Letter between AnnTaylor Stores Corporation and Michael J. Nicholson

 Exhibit 10.1 
 September 5, 2007 
 Michael J. Nicholson 
 411 Beach 135th
Street 
 Belle Harbor, NY 11694 
 Dear Mike, 

We are very pleased to offer you an opportunity to join Ann Taylor in the position of EVP, Chief Financial Officer. By joining our organization, you will be
contributing to our mission of providing updated classic clothing which addresses the ever-evolving lifestyles of women through both of our divisions: Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor LOFT, and our Ann Taylor Factory Stores. 
 Your anticipated start date is TBD and you will report directly to me. 
 Specific terms and conditions of this offer are as follows 
 Compensation 
  

	 	•	 	 Your starting salary will be $525,000, to be paid semi-monthly. Please note that all payments will be subject to required withholding for federal, state and local
taxes.

  

	 	•	 	 Fiscal Year 2007 bonus eligibility will be 60% of your base salary prorated from your date of hire. This potential bonus will be determined by company corporate net
income under the Annual Management Incentive Plan. For Fiscal Year 2007 this bonus is guaranteed to be a minimum of $100,000 and payable in March 2008. 

  

	 	•	 	 You will receive a sign-on bonus of $50,000 which will be paid 30 days from your date of hire. 100% of this sign-on bonus is to be repaid in full if you voluntarily
leave within one year of service. 

  

	 	•	 	 You are eligible for the Long Term Cash Incentive Plan (LTCIP) with a 30% target of your Annual Base Salary. Payment is based on the achievement of specific EPS and
RONA targets over a three-year period. 

  

	 	•	 	 We are granting you 27,000 stock options. These options vest over a four (4) year period at 25% increments per year on each anniversary date of grant. You will
receive a letter outlining the terms within 30 days from your hire date. 

  

	 	•	 	 We are granting you 9,000 shares of Restricted Common Stock. The restrictions on these shares lapse over a four (4) year period in 25% increments

 Paid Time Off 
  

	 	•	 	 Your annual Paid Time Off entitlement is 25 days. For 2007, you are eligible for 9 days. 

 Benefits 
  

	 	•	 	 You will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance under the Ann Taylor, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan available on a contributory basis
after 30 days of service. 

  

	 	•	 	 Contribution to a 401K plan may begin after 30 days of service under the Ann Taylor, Inc. Savings Plan. 

  

	 	•	 	 Our discounted stock purchase plan is available on set enrollment dates during the year. 

  

	 	•	 	 An Associate discount of 40% is available on all full-price merchandise and 25% off all permanently reduced-price merchandise, pending Ann Taylor credit card
approval. 

 All payments described in this letter will be subject to applicable payroll and income tax withholding and other applicable
deductions. 

 Induction 
 On
the Monday of your first week at 9:00 a.m., you are invited to attend an induction to Ann Taylor. This will be held at the following address: 
 7 Times Square Tower 
 New York, NY 10036 
 The terms and conditions of your employment with Ann Taylor are governed by the laws of New York State and standard company policies. Among other things, this means that the offer of employment is contingent upon you
satisfactorily meeting all pre-employment requirements including background check, proof of your eligibility to work in the United States, and execution of the enclosed non-compete/severance agreement. 
 Please understand that this letter is not a contract of continuing employment. Your employment by Ann Taylor is “Employment At Will”, which means for no fixed
term, and either you or Ann Taylor may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. 
 Please review the terms and conditions of
employment outlined in this letter, sign and date the acknowledgment on the following page, and return all pages of this letter in the self-addressed stamped envelope. We have provided an additional copy for your records. 
 Ann Taylor values the unique talents that each new hire brings to our organization. We look forward to welcoming you to our team, and providing you with the opportunity
to grow professionally in a supportive environment. If you have any questions regarding this offer, please contact me. 
  

	
	Sincerely,
	
	 /s/ Kay Krill

	Kay Krill
	President, CEO, Ann Taylor Stores Corporation

 Acceptance of Offer 
 My signature below confirms acceptance of the offer of employment and my understanding of the terms and conditions associated with it. This signature also confirms that there are no oral promises associated with this offer that are not
reflected in this letter. I further acknowledge that I have received, read, and agree to all pre-employment conditions and policies. 
  

					
	Signature:	 	 /s/ Michael J. Nicholson
	 	Date: September 10, 2007

 Enclosed: 
  

	 	•	 	 Benefits Reflections Guide 

  

	 	•	 	 Business Conduct Guidelines 

  

	 	•	 	 New Hire forms 

  

	 	•	 	 Background Check Consent Form** and Summary of Rights  

  

	**	Return this signed form along with the Offer Letter

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