Document:

Consultant Agreement by and between Larscom Incorporated

EXHIBIT 10.30 
 
CONSULTING AGREEMENT 
 
This Agreement, effective on this date January 1, 2003, is entered into by and between Larscom Incorporated (hereinafter
“LARSCOM”), with its principal place of business at 1845 McCandless Drive, Milpitas, California, 95035, U.S.A., and Richard Pospisil (hereinafter “Consultant”), with its principal place of business at 16530 Stevens Canyon Road,
Cupertino, CA 95014. 
 
Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Consultant agrees to provide, and LARSCOM agrees to accept, the consulting services described in this Agreement. 
 
1.    SCOPE OF SERVICES 
 
Consultant agrees to perform specialized services for LARSCOM, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and as described
in one or more Statement of Work document(s), issued by LARSCOM from time to time, and accepted by Consultant, which shall be incorporated into this Agreement by reference. The Statement of Work document(s) shall describe, in sufficient detail, the
consulting work to be done, the results/deliverables to be obtained, the fees and costs associated with the work, the required timetables and work schedules, and all relevant criteria for determining completion. 
 
2.    TERM 
 
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of twenty-four (24) months
from the date shown above, unless a different term is specified in the applicable Statement of Work, or the Agreement is terminated earlier by the parties as provided under Section 11. 
 
3.    RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES 
 
It is expressly agreed that the relationship created by this Agreement is that of an independent contractor and principal.
Consultant is not entitled to the benefits provided by LARSCOM to its employees, including, but not limited to, group insurance, workers’ compensation, pension plans, etc. Consultant agrees to report and be solely responsible for the payment of
(i) any applicable taxes, including but not limited to, income tax, sales tax, self employment or social security tax (FICA), use tax, value tax, or similar fee levied on services provided hereunder, (ii) unemployment insurance, workers’
compensation, social security and other benefits (foreign or domestic) as a result of this Agreement, and (iii) any government (foreign or domestic) issued licenses, filings and registrations required for Consultant to perform services under this
Agreement. 
 
4.    COMPENSATION/COST
REIMBURSEMENT 
 
(a)    Fees—Consulting fees shall be paid in accordance with the fees quoted and approved on the applicable Statement of Work document(s) and made a part of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement
for any reason, Consultant will be paid fees and expenses on a proportional basis for work which is then in progress, to and including the effective date of such termination. 
 
(b)    Expenses—Consultant is solely responsible for any and all expenses associated
with the services to be provided to LARSCOM, unless otherwise approved in writing and in advance, by LARSCOM. 
 
(c)    Invoices—Consultant shall invoice LARSCOM (in U.S. currency) for services rendered and for approved
expenses incurred under the applicable Statement of Work during the preceding month. LARSCOM will pay all correct invoices within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice. 
 
5.    GENERAL CONDITIONS 
 
(a)    Consultant, as an independent contractor for LARSCOM, will have the authority to
control and direct the performance and detail of its work, subject to LARSCOM’s general direction. However, all work performed and results thereof must meet the approval of LARSCOM. 
 
(b)    Consultant agrees to provide its own equipment, tools, and other materials at its
own expense. LARSCOM will make its facilities and equipment available to Consultant when necessary. 
 
(c)    Consultant shall not make any representations regarding LARSCOM products except as specifically approved by
LARSCOM. 
 
(d)    Consultant
shall not represent or engage in any activities involving companies or products that are competitive to LARSCOM, nor shall it maintain a financial interest in a direct LARSCOM competitor during the term of this Agreement, except as identified in
Exhibit A. 
 
(e)    In his
role as Consultant hereunder, Consultant is not an agent of LARSCOM andConsultant is not authorized to enter into any written or oral contracts of any nature on behalf of LARSCOM or otherwise commit, or assume any obligation or liability on behalf
of LARSCOM, without the express prior written approval of LARSCOM. 

(f)    Consultant agrees not to do any act or perform any activity
that would be injurious to the good will or reputation of LARSCOM. 
 
(g)    Consultant agrees that all information including, but not limited to, findings, reports, data, business information, product opportunities and any and all information received, originated or
prepared by or for LARSCOM in the course of, or as a result of this Agreement, shall remain the exclusive property of LARSCOM and will not be used in any manner not authorized by LARSCOM. 
 
(h)    Consultant agrees to exercise the highest degree of professionalism, and to
utilize Consultant’s expertise and talents in completing the services described in any Statement of Work to LARSCOM’s satisfaction. 
 
6.    PRIOR/OTHER AGREEMENTS 
 
Consultant represents that no aspect of the consulting activities to be performed for or on behalf of LARSCOM will be violative of any employment
covenant, anti-competitive restriction, or other proprietary or confidentiality agreement. Consultant will not enter into other agreements, make any commitment, or perform any other acts that would conflict or otherwise interfere with
Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement. 
 
7.    LEGAL COMPLIANCE 
 
Consultant agrees to comply with all domestic and foreign rules and regulations that are applicable to Consultant or Consultant’s business activities covered by this Agreement. 
 
8.    LIABILITY 
 
Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless LARSCOM, its
successors and assigns, directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims or demands whatsoever, including but not limited to the costs, expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred on account thereof, attributable to any
failure of Consultant to perform any of its obligations in accordance with this Agreement, including but not limited to Consultant’s tax and withholding obligations pursuant to Paragraph 3, or for any other negligent or willful misconduct of
Consultant. 
 
9.    CONFIDENTIALITY/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION 
 
Consultant agrees to maintain in the strictest confidence all information obtained by Consultant in whatever form (including, but not limited to, specifications, schematics, drawings, blueprints, diagrams, technical reports,
customer lists, product or business plans, and information regarding the skills and compensation of LARSCOM employees) which relate to LARSCOM products or business, or which are confidential or proprietary in nature. Consultant further agrees to
maintain in the strictest confidence all confidential or proprietary information received from third parties in the course of performing services pursuant to this Agreement. 
 
10.    OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT 
 
Consultant hereby irrevocably assigns to LARSCOM all right, title, and interest worldwide in and to any invention conceived,
written, created or first reduced to practice in the performance of work under this Agreement (“Work Product”), and all applicable intellectual property rights related to the Work Product, including without limitation, copyrights,
trademarks, trade secrets, patent rights, moral rights, contract, and licensing rights. 
 
11.    TERMINATION 
 
The Consulting Agreement hereby created may be terminated: 
 
(a)    By LARSCOM or Consultant for convenience at any time, by giving the other party fifteen (15) days prior notice in writing. All contractual obligations of the parties will
remain in full force and effect during the termination period unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. 
 
(b)    By LARSCOM immediately, if there is a change in the control or management of the Consultant’s organization
which is unacceptable to LARSCOM, or in the event the Consultant attempts to assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without LARSCOM’S written consent, or if Consultant ceases to conduct its operations in the normal course of business, or
if Consultant becomes insolvent or bankrupt. 
 
(c)    Either party may terminate this Agreement as a result of the other party’s breach of any material provision contained in this Agreement or any amendment thereto. In such case, the breaching party will
have an opportunity to “cure” said breach, within fifteen (15) calendar days from written notice of said breach. If the breach has not been cured by the end of the fifteenth (15th) calendar day, the Agreement shall be deemed terminated.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, LARSCOM may terminate this Agreement immediately without opportunity to cure upon Consultant’s breach of Paragraph 9 of this Agreement. 
 
(d)    Once the Agreement is terminated, regardless of cause, Consultant agrees to submit
to LARSCOM within seven (7) days of termination, all documents, drawings, reports, applications, correspondence, 
 

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products samples, and any other materials, relative to LARSCOM within Consultant’s possession. Such
materials shall be shipped at Consultant’s expense as directed by LARSCOM. 
 
(e)    Other than as specifically provided for in this Agreement, neither LARSCOM nor the Consultant shall by reason of the termination of this Agreement be liable to the other for
compensation, reimbursement or damages due to the loss of prospective profits, or other unrealized benefits under this Agreement. 
 
12.    ARBITRATION 
 
All disputes in connection with the interpretation, validity and performance of this Agreement shall be settled finally and conclusively, by arbitration
in the U.S.A., in accordance with the rules promulgated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), unless the parties agree to an alternate dispute resolution format. The parties agree that in the event of any litigation between the
parties, the jurisdiction and venue for such action shall solely and exclusively be in Northern California, U.S.A, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A.

 
13.    SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS

 
Obligations arising under, but not limited to, General
Conditions, Prior/Other Agreements, Legal Compliance, Liability, Confidential/Proprietary Information, Ownership of Work Product provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination and completion of this Agreement or any underlying Statement
of Work. 
 
14.    MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 
(a)    Notices—Any
legal notice to be give to LARSCOM, or to Consultant, shall be deemed given if in writing and sent by registered or certified mail, or delivered in person, addressed to such party at its address as stated in this Agreement or such other address as
may be furnished to the other party hereto by written notice. 
 
LARSCOM:                Attn: V.P. Finance 
        Larscom Incorporated 
        1845 McCandless Drive 
        Milpitas, CA 95035 
 
CONSULTANT: 
 
        Richard Pospisil 
        16530 Stevens Canyon Road 
        Cupertino, CA 95014 
 
(b)    Assignment—This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, with the further understanding, however, that Consultant
shall not have the right to assign this Agreement or any of its rights thereunder to any person, firm or corporation in the absence of having received LARSCOM’S prior written consent therefor. 
 
(c)    Waiver—The failure of LARSCOM,
in any one or more instances to insist upon strict performance of any term or condition of this Agreement, or to exercise any of its rights hereunder, will not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of its rights to assert or rely upon any such
term, condition or right, or any other term, condition or right on any future occasion. 
 
(d)    Severability—If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect
the validity or enforceability of any other part or provision of this Agreement. 
 
(e)    Headings—The titles and clause headings herein have been inserted for convenience in reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provisions of
this Agreement. 
 
15.    ENTIRE AGREEMENT

 
This Agreement, including any Statement of Work document(s)
incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the Consultant and LARSCOM with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and proposals, whether written or oral. This Agreement
may not be amended or modified except by a writing signed by both parties. No oral statement of any person will, in any manner or degree, modify or otherwise affect the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 
 

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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the
undersigned, by their authorized representatives, have executed this Agreement on the dates set forth below by their respective signatures. 
 

	 LARSCOM INCORPORATED
	 	 	 	 CONSULTANT

	
	 Signature:    /s/ Daniel L. Scharre
 Name:    Daniel L. Scharre
 Title:      CEO
 Date:      11/22/02
	 	 	 	 Signature:    /s/ Richard Pospisil
 Name:    Richard Pospisil
 Title:      Consultant
 Date:      11/22/02

 

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STATEMENT OF
WORK 
 
Date: 11/22/02 
 
TERM: 1/01/03 – 12/31/04 
 
 
 
STATEMENT OF WORK: 
 
Consultant will provide ongoing support in the following areas: 
 

	 	•	 	Participation on the Larscom Advisory Council 

	 	•	 	Provision of direction, market sensing, and feedback for the Next Generation Transport Platform program. 

	 	•	 	Leadership and expertise related to company merger and acquisition activities 

 
REVIEW/TERMINATION OPTION: Per Consulting Agreement 
 
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE: 
 
—    $75,000 per year 
—    Lump sum payment in March of each year (i.e. Consultant will be paid $75,000 in March, 2003 and again in March, 2004) 
—    Maximum Liability: $150,000 
 
TRAVEL AND BUSINESS EXPENSES (If applicable): Must have prior approval of CEO 
 

	 Larscom Incorporated
	 	 	 	 Consultant

	
	 Signature:    /s/ Daniel L. Scharre
 Name:    Daniel L. Scharre
 Title:      CEO
 Date:      11/22/02
	 	 	 	 Signature:    /s/ Richard Pospisil
 Name:    Richard Pospisil
 Title:      Consultant
 Date:      11/22/02

 

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Exhibit A

 
Exceptions to Non-Compete Clause

 

	·	 	None 

 
 

6Form of Management Continuity Agreement

 
Exhibit 10.21

 
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

 
Management Agreement

 
Dear
                    : 
 
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) considers the establishment and maintenance of a sound and vital management to be
essential to protecting and enhancing the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. The Company recognizes that, as is the case with many publicly held corporations, the possibility of a change of control may exist and that the uncertainty
and questions, which such possibility may raise among management, may result in the departure or distraction of management personnel to the detriment of the Company and its stockholders. Accordingly, it is imperative to be able to rely upon
management’s continuance and that appropriate steps should be taken to reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of members of the Company’s management, including you, to their assigned duties without distraction in
the face of the potentially disturbing circumstances arising from the possibility of a change of control of the Company. 
 
In order to induce you to remain in the employ of the Company under such circumstances, this letter agreement sets forth the benefits
which the Company agrees will be provided to you in the event there is a “Change of Control” of the Company under the circumstances described below. (“Change of Control” is defined in Section 1.) In addition, the Company is also
willing to agree to provide you the benefits described herein in consideration of your agreement to the arbitration provisions set forth in Section 13 hereof. 
 
1.    Change of Control.    For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change of Control”
shall mean a change of control of a nature which would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”) or in response
to any other form or report to the Securities and Exchange Commission or any stock exchange on which the Company’s shares are listed which requires the reporting of a change of control. In addition, a Change of Control shall be deemed to have
occurred if (i) any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 20% of the combined voting
power of the Company’s then outstanding securities; or (ii) in any two year period, individuals who were members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the beginning of such period plus each new director whose election or
nomination for election was approved by at least two-thirds of the directors in office immediately prior to such election or nomination, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board, or (iii) a majority of the members of the
Board in office prior to the happening of any event and who are still in office after such event, determines in its sole discretion within one year after such event, that as a result of such event there has been a Change of Control. 

 
Notwithstanding the foregoing definition, “Change of Control” for purposes of this Agreement, shall exclude the acquisition of securities representing more than 20% of the combined voting power of the Company by the
Company, any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, or any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities of the Company under an employee benefit plan now or hereafter established by the Company. As used herein, the term “beneficial owner”
shall have the same meaning as under Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, and related case law. 
 
2.    Term.    This Agreement shall become effective immediately on the delivery of fully executed copies to both parties, and shall continue until
canceled pursuant to the notice of either party. Either party hereto may provide written notice to the other of cancellation of this Agreement, to take effect on the date specified in such notice, but in no event shall such cancellation take effect
less than two years from the date on which notice is given. Such notice shall be furnished in accordance with Section 10 of this Agreement. 
 
3.    Tax Indemnity. 
 
(a)    If all or any portion of the amounts payable to you on your behalf under this Agreement or otherwise are
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or similar state tax and/or assessment), the Company shall pay to you an amount necessary to place you in the same after-tax position as you would
have been in had no such excise tax been imposed. The amount payable pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be increased to the extent necessary to pay income and excise taxes due on such amount. The determination of the amount of any such tax
indemnity shall initially be made by the independent accounting firm employed by the Company immediately prior to the Change of Control. 
 
(b)    If at a later date it is determined (pursuant to final regulations or published rulings of the IRS, final
judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise) that the amount of excise taxes payable by you is greater than the amount initially so determined, then the Company (or its successor) shall pay you an amount equal to the sum of (1) such
additional excise taxes (2) any interest, fines and penalties resulting from such underpayment, plus (3) and amount necessary to reimburse you for any income, excise or other taxes payable by you with respect to the amounts specified in (1) and (2)
above, and the reimbursement provided by this clause (3). If at a later date it is determined (pursuant to final regulations or published rulings of the IRS, final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise) that the amount of excise
taxes payable by you is lesser than the amount initially so determined, then you shall pay to the Company (or its successor) an amount equal to such overpayment to the extent such is refunded to you. 
 
(c)    By signing this agreement, you and
the Company both agree to cooperate with the person(s) calculating the amount of the tax indemnity, and will provide copies of whatever tax returns and other documents may be necessary to perform the calculation. 
 
4.    Termination of Employment
Following Change of Control.    If any of the events described in Section 1 hereof constituting a Change of Control shall have occurred, you shall be 

 

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entitled to the benefits provided in Section 5 hereof upon the actual termination by the Company or “Constructive Termination” of
your employment within two years after such Change of Control, unless such termination is by the Company for Cause. 
 
(a)    Constructive Termination.    For purposes of this Agreement,
“Constructive Termination” shall mean a resignation by you due to any diminution or adverse change in the circumstances of your employment as determined in good faith by you, including, without limitation, your reporting relationships, job
description, duties, responsibilities, compensation, perquisites, office or location of employment. 
 
(b)    Cause.    For the purposes of this Agreement, the Company shall have a
“Cause” to terminate your employment if you are determined by a court of law or pursuant to arbitration under Section 14 to have committed a willful act of embezzlement, fraud or dishonesty which resulted in material loss, material damage
or material injury to the Company. In such an event, you shall have no rights under this Agreement. 
 
(c)    Notice of Termination.    Any termination of your employment by the Company
or by you for any reason whatsoever during the term of this Agreement shall be communicated by written notice of termination to the other party hereto (“Notice of Termination”). 
 
(d)    Date of Termination.    “Date of
Termination” shall mean a date which is within two years after a Change of Control and is either (1) the date specified in the Notice of Termination, if your employment is terminated by you during the term hereof: or (2) the date on which a
Notice of Termination is given, if your employment is terminated for any other reason. 
 
5.    Benefits Upon Termination Following a Change Of Control. 
 
(a)    Amount of Benefits.    The Company shall provide to you as soon as
practicable, but not more than ten business days following the Date of Termination subsequent to a Change of Control of the Company, each of the following benefits: 
 
(1)    Severance Benefit.    The Company shall pay you a lump
sum severance benefit, which shall equal the sum of (A) one year of Base Compensation, plus (B) the average of the two highest annual bonuses paid to you during the last five full calendar years immediately prior to the Change of Control. For
purposes of this Section 5(a)(1), “Base Compensation” means your rate of annual salary, as in effect for the twelve-month period ending on the date six months prior to the Change of Control or on the Date of Termination, whichever is
higher. Base Compensation does not include elements such as bonuses, reimbursement of interest paid on guaranteed loans, auto allowances, nor any income from equity based compensation, such as may result from the exercise of stock options or stock
appreciation rights, or the receipt of restricted stock awards or the lapse of restrictions on such awards. If you were employed by the Company and/or any of its subsidiaries for less than one full calendar year immediately preceding the Change of

 

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Control, your “highest annual bonus” will be determined by annualizing the bonus earned during your period of employment.

 
(2)    Equity Compensation.    All unvested stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock awards held by you at the time of your Date of Termination shall be deemed fully
vested and exercisable as such Date of Termination, provided, that if any such option, right or award would, as a result of such early exercisability no longer qualify for exemption under Section 16 of the Exchange Act, then such option, right or
award shall be fully vested but shall not become exercisable until the earliest date on which it could become exercisable and also qualify for exemption from Section 16 of the Exchange Act. All vested options held by you, including those deemed
fully vested as of the Date of Termination shall become automatically exercisable for a period of one (1) year from the Date of Termination; provided, however, in no event shall any option remain exercisable beyond the maximum period allowed
therefor in the stock option plan under which it was granted. This agreement shall serve as an amendment to all of your outstanding stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights as of the Date of Termination. 
 
(3)    Accrued
Bonus.    The Company shall pay you an amount equal to the pro rata amount of the annual bonus accrued under the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan for the portion of the year to the Date of Termination. 
 
(4)    Company
Car.    The Company shall allow you the continued use of the Company automobile, on the same terms, which existed prior to the Change of Control, for twelve (12) months following the Date of Termination. 
 
(5)    Financial and Tax
Planning.    The Company shall provide you with continued personal financial planning and tax planning services up to $3,000 for twelve (12) months following the Date of Termination. 
 
(6)    Other
Benefits.    The Company shall provide for a period of twelve (12) months following the Date of Termination, health and welfare benefits at least comparable to those benefits in effect on your Date of Termination, including
but not limited to medical, dental, disability, dependent care, and life insurance coverage. At the Company’s election, health benefits may be provided by reimbursing you for the cost of converting a group policy to individual coverage, or for
the cost of extended COBRA coverage. The Company shall also pay you an amount calculated to pay any income taxes due as a result of the payment by the Company on your behalf for such health benefits. Such tax payment shall be calculated to place you
in the same after-tax position as if no such income had been imposed. 
 
(b)    Other Benefits Payable.    The benefits described in subsection (a) above shall be payable in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other accrued or vested or
earned but deferred compensation, rights, options or other benefits which may be owed to you following termination of your employment, irrespective of whether your termination was preceded by a Change of 

 

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Control, including but not limited to accrued vacation or sick pay, amounts or benefits payable under any employment agreement or any bonus
or other compensation plans, stock option plan, stock ownership plan, stock purchase plan, life insurance plan, health plan, disability plan or similar plan. 

 
6.    Payment Obligations Absolute.    The Company’s
obligation to pay the benefits described herein shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstances, including, without limitation, any set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which the Company or any
of its subsidiaries may have against you or anyone else. In the event of any dispute concerning your right to payment, the Company shall nevertheless continue to pay to you your Base Compensation (as such term is defined in Section 5) until the
dispute is resolved. Any such amounts paid following your termination of employment shall be credited against the amounts otherwise due to you under this Agreement or, in the event the Company prevails, shall be repaid to the Company. 
 
7.    Legal
Fees.    The Company shall also pay forthwith upon written demand from you all legal fees and expenses reasonably incurred by you in seeking to obtain or enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement. In the event
you do not prevail in any ensuing arbitration or litigation, the Company shall absorb its own costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees, and you shall reimburse the Company for one-half of your costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees.

 
8.    Mitigation.    You shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any
payment provided for in this Agreement be reduced or offset in any way whatsoever by any amount received by you for any reason whatsoever from another employer or otherwise after the Date of Termination. 
 
9.    Successors; Binding
Agreement. 
 
(a)    The
Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company, to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the
same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place. Failure of the Company to obtain such agreement prior to the effectiveness of any such succession shall be a breach of this
Agreement and shall entitle you to compensation from the Company in the same amount and on the same terms as you would be entitled hereunder if the Company had terminated your employment without Cause after a Change of Control, except that for
purposes of implementing the foregoing, the date on which any such succession becomes effective shall be deemed the Date of Termination. As used in this Agreement, “Company” shall mean the Company as hereinabove defined and any successor
to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which executes and delivers the agreement provided for in this Section or which otherwise becomes bound by all the terms and provisions of this Agreement by operation of law. 
 
(b)    This Agreement shall terminate upon
your death except that if you should die while you are entitled to receive any amounts under this Agreement but which are unpaid at your date 

 

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of death, all such amounts, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be paid in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to your devisee,
legatee, or other designee or, if there be no such designee, to your estate. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by your personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees,
devisees, and legatees. 

 
10.    Notice.    For the purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for in the Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given
when delivered or mailed by the United States registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective addresses set forth on the first page of this Agreement, provided that all notices to the Company shall be directed
to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company with a copy to the Secretary of the Company, or such other address as either party may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address
shall be effective only upon receipt. 
 
11.    Amendments.    No provisions of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing signed by you and the
Company’s Chief Executive Officer. No waiver by either party hereto at any time or any breach by the other party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a
waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time. 
 
12.    Validity.    The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Agreement
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
13.    Arbitration. 
 
(a)    Arbitration shall be the exclusive and final forum for settling any disagreement, dispute, controversy or claim
arising out of or in any way related to (i) this Agreement or the subject matter thereof or the interpretation hereof or any arrangements relating hereto or contemplated herein or the breach, termination or invalidity hereof; or (ii) the provision
of or failure to provide any other benefits upon a Change of Control pursuant to any other employment agreement, bonus or compensation plans, stock option plan, stock ownership plan, stock purchase plan, life insurance plan or similar plan or
agreement with the Company and/or any of its subsidiaries as Change of Control may be defined in such other agreement or plan, which benefits constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code. If this Section
14 conflicts with any provision in any such compensation or bonus plan, stock option plan, or any other similar plan or agreement, this provision requiring arbitration shall control. 
 
(b)    The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration
Rules (the “Arbitration Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). 
 

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(c)    The arbitral tribunal shall consist of one arbitrator. Except as otherwise provided in Section 8, the Company shall pay all the fees, if any, and expenses of such arbitration. 
 
(d)    The arbitration shall be conducted
in San Jose or in any other city in the United States of America as the parties to the dispute may designate by mutual written consent. 
 
(e)    Any decision or award of the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties to the arbitration
proceeding. The parties hereto hereby waive to the extent permitted by law any rights to appeal or to review of such award by any court or tribunal. The parties hereto agree that the arbitral award may be enforced against the parties to the
arbitration proceeding or their assets wherever the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 
 
(f)    The parties stipulate that discovery may be had in any such arbitration proceeding as provided in Section
1283.05 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, as may be amended or revised from time to time. 
 
14.    Counterparts.    This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. 
 
15.    Withholding of Taxes.    The Company may withhold from any amounts payable under
this Agreement all federal, state, city, or other taxes as shall be required pursuant to any law or government regulation or ruling. 
 
16.    Nonassignability.    This Agreement is personal in nature and neither of the parties
hereto shall, without the consent of the other, assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder, except as provided in Section 9 above. Without limiting the foregoing, your right to receive payments hereunder, shall not be
assignable or transferable, whether by pledge, creation of a security interest or otherwise, other than by a transfer by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and in the event of any attempted assignment or transfer contrary to this
Section the Company shall have no liability to pay any amounts so attempted to be assigned or transferred. 
 
17.    No Right to Employment.    Nothing in this Agreement shall confer on you any right
to continue in the employ of the Company, or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company, which are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge you at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause. 
 
18.    Miscellaneous.    No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof have been made by either party, which are not
set forth expressly in this Agreement. This Agreement shall not affect your rights under any pension, welfare or fringe benefit arrangements of the Company under which you are entitled to receive any benefits. The validity, interpretation,
construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. The provisions of this Agreement, and any payment provided for hereunder, shall not reduce any amounts otherwise 

 

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payable, or in any way diminish your existing rights, or rights which would accrue solely as a result of the passage of time, under any
employment agreement or other contract, plan or agreement with the Company. 
 
If this letter correctly sets forth our agreement on the subject matter hereof, kindly sign and return to the Company the enclosed copy of this letter which will then constitute our agreement on this
subject. 
 

	 Sincerely,
  
 ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

	
	 By:
	 	 
	 	 	

	 	 	 Hector de J. Ruiz

 
Agreed to this
             day 
of
                             20     
 

	
	 
	

	 (Signature)

 

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