Document:

EX-10.27

					
		 	Confidential Materials omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Double asterisks denote omissions.	  	Exhibit 10.27

 GSA Contract Extension 

 

					
	

	 		  	 3050 Bowers Avenue P.O. Box 58039
 Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A.
 Telephone: 408 727 5555

www.appliedmaterials.com

 October 25, 2012 
 Mr . Greg Melvin 
 Business Manager – Key Accounts 

MKS Instruments 
 134 Rio Robles Dr

 San Jose, Ca . 95134 

Reference: Global Supplier Agreement, dated April 21, 2005 
 Mr. Melvin, 
 To allow for adequate time to complete ongoing negotiations of our
existing GSA document, we are amending the Global Supplier Agreement between Applied and MKS Instruments to extend the existing term. We will in good faith work on an evergreen agreement within the next 6 months. Unless
the GSA is terminated sooner, the term of the GSA will now expire on October 31, 2013. During that time either Applied or MKS Instruments may provide the other company 9 months written notice terminating
the GSA. 
 All other Terms and Conditions of the Global Supply Agreement remain unchanged. Additionally, any Addendums that expire
upon the expiry or termination of the GSA shall also be extended for this additional period, unless earlier terminated as provided in the Addendum or this letter . 
 Regards, 

					
			
	 /s/ David Morishige
	  	 DAVID MORISHIGE
	 	 10/30/2012

	Applied Materials	  		 	
			
	 /s/ J R Abrams
	  	 JOHN R. ABRAMS
	 	 31 OCT 12

	MKS Instruments	  		 	

 Cc: Contract File 

					
	

	 		  	 3050 Bowers Avenue | P.O. Box 58039
 Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A.
 Telephone: 408 727 5555

www.appliedmaterials.com

 October 4th, 2013 

Ms. Holy Bonner 

Account Director 

134 Rio Robles Drive 

San Jose, CA 95134 

Reference: Global Supply Agreement, dated April 21, 2005 
 Ms. Bonner: 

To allow for adequate time to complete negotiations of our existing GSA 
document, we are amending the Global Supply Agreement between Applied Materials and MKS Instruments to extend the existing term.
We will in good faith work on an evergreen agreement within anticipated completion in the next six (6) months.
Unless the GSA is terminated sooner, the term of the GSA wil now expire on April 30th, 2014.
During that time, either Applied Materials or MKS Instruments may provide the other company six (6) months written notice terminating the GSA. 

All other Terms and Conditions of the Global Supply Agreement remain unchanged.
Additionally, any Addendums that
expire upon the expiry or termination of the GSA shall also be extended for this additional period, unless terminated earlier
as provided in the Addendum or this letter. 
 Sincerely, 

John A. Casey 
 Sr.
Commodity Business Manager 
  

					
	 /s/ John A. Casey
	  		 	 10/23/2013

	Applied Materials	  		 	Date
			
	 /s/ John Abrams
	  		 	 10/23/2013

	MKS Instruments	  		 	Date

					
	

	 		  	 3050 Bowers Avenue | P.O. Box 58039
 Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A.
 Telephone: 408 727 5555

www.appliedmaterials.com

 April 16, 2014 
 Ms. Holly Bonner 
 Account Director 

134 Rio Robles Drive 

San Jose, CA 95134 

Reference: Global Supply Agreement, dated April 21, 2005 
 Dear Holly: 

To allow for adequate time to complete negotiations of our existing GSA document, 
we are amending the Global Supply
Agreement between Applied Materials and MKS Instruments to extend the existing term. We will in good faith work on an
evergreen agreement within anticipated completion in the next three months. Unless the GSA is terminated sooner, the term of
the GSA will now expire on July 30th, 2014. 

All other Terms and Conditions of the Global Supply Agreement remain unchanged. 
Additionally, any Addendums that expire
upon the expiry or termination of the GSA shall also be extended for this additional period, unless terminated earlier as provided
in the Addendum or this letter. 
 Sincerely, 

 

					
	 /s/ John A. Casey
	  		 	
	John A. Casey	  		 	
	Sr. Commodity Business Manager	  		 	
			
	 /s/ John A. Casey
	  		 	 4/16/14

	Applied Materials	  		 	Date
			
	 /s/ Gerald G. Colella
	  		 	 4/27/14

	MKS Instruments	  		 	Date

					
	 Gerald G. Colella
	 		  	
	 CEO & President
	 		  	

					
	

	 		  	 3050 Bowers Avenue | P.O. Box 58039
 Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A.
 Telephone: 408 727 5555

www.appliedmaterials.com

 July 31, 2014 
 Mr. Greg Melvin 
 Business Development Manager 

134 Rio Robles Drive San Jose, CA 95134 

Reference: Global Supply Agreement (GSA), dated April 21, 2005 
 Dear Greg: 
 The parties acknowledge that they are still negotiating an amendment to the current
GSA which (in addition to other provisions) would create an evergreen term for the amended GSA. MKS has asked for additional time to review Applied’s latest proposal for this amendment and so the parties agree to extend the GSA beyond
July 30, 2014 until August 31, 2014. 
 In the interest of a successful conclusion to negotiations, the following performance criteria
will be required of both parties during this period: 
  

	 	1.	Two Business Days (48 hours) turnaround of agreement drafts 

	 	2.	Daily discussions between the parties led by Commodity Business Manager (Applied) and Account Manager (MKS) on contractual language topics that are unresolved

	 	3.	If negotiations are not completed by August 14th, a negotiation review with the executives of both parties will be held no later than August 18th at a time
and location to be determined by Applied 

 Unless the GSA is terminated sooner, the term of the GSA will now expire on
August 31st. If, however, MKS fails to perform to the criteria listed above, or if an additional extension period is required, Applied, at its discretion, can modify payment terms which Applied had previously agreed could stay “as is”
to Applied’s standard payment terms of net [**] days for a period of no less than [**] days. 
 All other terms and conditions of the GSA
remain unchanged. Additionally, any addenda or other agreements that expire upon the expiration or termination of the GSA shall also be extended through August 31st, unless terminated sooner in accordance with their terms. 

Sincerely, 
 /s/ John A. Casey 

John A. Casey 
 Sr. Commodity Business Manager

					
			
	 /s/ John A. Casey
	  		 	 8/1/14

	Applied Materials	  		 	Date
			
	 /s/ Greg Melvin
	  		 	 8/1/14

	MKS Instruments	  		 	Date

					
	

	 		  	 3050 Bowers Avenue | P.O. Box 58039
 Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A.
 Telephone: 408 727 5555

www.appliedmaterials.com

 August 29, 2014 
 Mr. Greg Melvin 
 Business Development Manager 

134 Rio Robles Drive 
 San Jose, CA 95134

 Reference: Global Supply Agreement (GSA) Extension Letter, dated July 31st, 2014 
 Dear Greg: 
 The parties acknowledge that they are still negotiating an amendment to the current
GSA which (in addition to other provisions) would create an evergreen term for the amended GSA. 
 The parties have agreed
that additional time is required to complete negotiations. The expiration date for the current extension letter is modified from August 31st, 2014 to September 15th, 2014. 
 All
other terms and conditions of the GSA remain unchanged. Additionally, any addenda or other agreements that expire upon the expiration or termination of the GSA shall also be extended through September 15th, unless terminated sooner in
accordance with their terms. 
 Sincerely, 
 /s/ John A. Casey 
 John A. Casey 
 Sr. Commodity Business Manager 

					
			
	 /s/ John A. Casey
	  		 	 8/29/14

	Applied Materials	  		 	Date
			
	 /s/ Greg Melvin
	  		 	 8/29/14

	MKS Instruments	  		 	Date

					
	

	 		  	 3050 Bowers Avenue | P.O. Box 58039
 Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A.
 Telephone: 408 727 5555

www.appliedmaterials.com

 September 15, 2014 
 Mr. Greg Melvin 
 Business Development Manager 

134 Rio Robles Drive 
 San Jose, CA 95134

 Reference: Global Supply Agreement (GSA) Extension Letter, dated July 31st, 2014 
 Dear Greg: 
 The parties acknowledge that they are still negotiating an amendment to the current
GSA which (in addition to other provisions) would create an evergreen term for the amended GSA. 
 The parties have agreed that additional time
is required to complete negotiations. The expiration date for the current extension letter is modified from September 15th 2014 to September 30th, 2014. 
 All other terms and conditions of the GSA remain unchanged. Additionally; any addenda or other agreements that expire upon the expiration or termination of the GSA shall also be extended through
September 30th, unless terminated sooner in accordance with their terms. 
 Sincerely, 

/s/ John A. Casey 
 John A. Casey 

Sr. Commodity Business Manager 

					
			
	 /s/ John A. Casey
	  		 	 9/15/14

	Applied Materials	  		 	Date
			
	 /s/ Greg Melvin
	  		 	 9/15/14

	MKS Instruments	  		 	Date

 AMENDMENT TO THE APPLIED MATERIALS GSA 

THIS AMENDMENT is made as of the 3rd day of October, 2014, (the “Amendment Date”), with respect to that certain Global Supply
Agreement dated April 21, 2005 (the “GSA”) between Applied Materials, Inc. and MKS Instruments, Inc. (as defined in the GSA, “Supplier”). 

 

	1.	Continuation and Extension of GSA. 

  

	 	A.	Capitalized terms used in this Amendment shall (unless separately defined in this Amendment) have the same meaning as in the GSA. Except to the limited extent expressly
modified by this Amendment, the GSA shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. 

  

	 	B.	The Term of the GSA shall, unless sooner terminated as set forth in Section 21 (Termination), be extended by at least twenty-seven (27) months. After this
additional twenty-seven (27) month period, this Agreement shall continue unless either party provides nine (9) months prior written notice to the other party of such party’s desire to allow this Agreement to expire.

  

	2.	Continuation of Certain Contracts and Amendments. The Parties expressly agree that all amendments to the GSA and all separate contracts continue in effect
without modification by this Amendment except those amendments and/or contracts that are expressly terminated by Section 2 of this Amendment or expire or terminate on the terms contained within the applicable amendment and addendum. The parties
agree that if there is disagreement of whether an amendment or addendum is expired, the parties shall discuss in good faith the effectiveness of such amendment or contract. The Parties agree that the following agreement is not an amendment to the
GSA: [**]. As of the Amendment Date [**] is terminated and replaced, with the provisions of [**], which reflect that Supplier’s procedures and implementation [**] policy. The parties will continue to communicate and work with each other on [**]
after execution of this Amendment. 

  

	3.	Replacement, Insertion, and Deletion of Certain GSA Sections. The following provisions of the GSA are hereby replaced, deleted or inserted as set
forth below. 

  

	 	a.	Section 1(b) is replaced with the following: 

 “Applied” means Applied Materials, Inc., on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries existing on or after the Effective Date, including without limitation Applied Materials South East
Asia Pte. Ltd. and Applied Materials Europe BV. 
  

	 	b.	Section 1(j) is replaced with the following: 

 “Sub-tier Supplier” means a member of Supplier’s direct or indirect sub-tier supply base (including, without limitation, subcontractors and vendors of Supplier,
and of Supplier’s subcontractors and vendors) that provides goods and/or services in connection with an Item. 
  

	 	c.	The last sentence in Section 12(e), Remedies, is deleted and replaced with the following: 

Applied may notify Supplier of defects and non-conformances and communicate its elected remedy by delivery of notice in
the form of a “Supplier Corrective Action Request” as set forth in Attachment 8a on the Applied Web Site or in accordance with the Discrepant Material Report (“DMR”) and closed-loop corrective action processes as
set forth in Attachment 8b located on the Applied Web Site. 

  

			
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	 	d.	Section 15(b) is replaced with the following: 

 Design and Process Change Communication. After Applied has approved the First Article, Supplier shall not make any change to the design (firmware, hardware or software) of the Item that may alter
the Specifications or the form, fit, function or interchangeability of parts without first submitting a “Supplier Problem Sheet (SPS)” as set forth in Attachment 12 on the Applied Web Site and obtaining Applied’s written approval.
Supplier will not make, [**] to make, changes to the [**] Items, including a transfer of any portion of the [**], without Supplier first submitting a “Supplier Notification Form (SNF)” as set forth in Attachment 13 on the Applied Web Site
and obtaining Applied’s written approval. 
  

	 	e.	Section 15(e), Ozone Depleting Chemical, is replaced with the following: 

Compliance with Minimum Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements. Supplier, Supplier’s Subsidiary and [**]
Sub-tier Suppliers shall comply with, any applicable environmental, health or safety law, rule, regulation, order, decree or ordinance as well as those environmental, health and safety requirements identified as best known practices customarily and
generally implemented by suppliers within the semiconductor industry or as may be located on the Applied Web Site, provided that for those requirements located on the Applied Web Site, Supplier has not rejected, or objected to, the requirements in
accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of the GSA. Supplier shall make commercially reasonable efforts (by means of including in Supplier’s standard terms and conditions) to assure that all other Sub-tier suppliers will comply with
the legal requirements. 
  

	 	f.	Section 16, Management of Inventory, is replaced with the following: 

(a) Designation of Inventory Liability Items. Applied may designate certain finished good Items as “Inventory Liability
Items” by (i) [**] for that Item in an authorized inventory planning tool, or (ii) identifying an Item as [**], or otherwise [**] with written or electronic notice of such designation. So that [**], Supplier shall actively
maintain accurate lead times for all Items in such authorized inventory planning tool, using the definition of “lead time” designated by Supplier from time to time for this purpose. Supplier agrees to manufacture and stock such Inventory
Liability Items in accordance with this Section 16; and/or, if requested by [**], a [**] agreement between Applied and Supplier. 
 (b) Forecasts. Applied may periodically issue to Supplier rolling forecasts setting forth projected demand for Items, whether by specific divisions or otherwise (“Applied
Forecasts”). Applied Forecasts are intended for planning purposes only and shall not constitute a binding purchase commitment of Applied. If [**] designates a Inventory Liability Item under Section 16(a)(ii), and does not [**] for
it in an authorized inventory planning tool, then that [**] for that Item in the most recent and most specific Applied’s Forecast for that Item. (The Parties may modify this number [**] for any particular Item in Attachment 1.) 

(c) [**] Requirements. Unless otherwise designated in Attachment 1 or [**], Supplier will maintain the “[**], if any, of
each [**] as specified [**] from time to time. All [**] manufactured by Supplier to meet a [**] shall be considered [**] under this Agreement. When Supplier is creating inventory levels to satisfy required [**], any [**] that were ordered pursuant
to an Authorized Demand Signal, or any [**] ordered pursuant to an Authorized Demand Signal that is later [**], shall be [**] Supplier’s inventory and Supplier will [**] accordingly. Supplier shall monitor and report [**] to Applied for [**].

 (d) Claim for Reimbursement of Excess Items. If Applied has not taken delivery of any unit of a Inventory Liability
Item in Finished Goods Inventory within [**] from the date of [**], Supplier may then submit a claim for reimbursement for such Items (“Excess Items”) to Applied within [**] from the end of such [**] period. For the avoidance
of doubt, if after [**] of no deliveries of any unit, Applied takes delivery of a [**], prior to the end of the [**], Supplier will still be entitled to [**]. The delivery of the [**] will not [**] for purposes of this Section 16. Once Supplier
submits a claim under this Section 16 (d) the parties must review this claim within [**] 

  

			
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to validate the claim in good faith. Once the parties have validated the claim, the parties must complete the negotiations regarding settlement of the claim no later than [**]. Supplier’s
failure to submit such a claim within this [**] period shall constitute waiver of any claim for reimbursement for Excess Items and Applied shall be released from all liability relating to such Excess Items.  

(e) [**] Items. An [**] will be considered an “[**] when Applied provides notice to Supplier that such [**] If
Supplier desires to submit [**], then Supplier shall submit a [**]within [**] from the date on which Applied notifies Supplier that the [**] and Applied shall [**], unless Applied, in good faith, [**]. Supplier’s failure to [**] within this
[**] shall constitute a waiver of any claim for [**] and Applied shall be released from all liability relating to [**]. 
 (f)
Scope [**] Applied will not be liable for [**] other than as described in this Section. In addition, [**] shall be made in the following situations: (i) [**] pursuant to [**]; (ii) if [**] (iii) [**]; (iv) if [**] for such
[**]; or (v) if such [**] that are [**] or have been [**] in contrast to [**]. Notwithstanding, as to [**] where such [**] at Applied’s request, these [**]identified in Attachment 1, [**] as described in this section. 

(g) [**] Process. [**] under this Section 16 will be addressed [**] between Applied and Supplier. Supplier is [**] and
otherwise [**] in any [**] shall be [**] including a [**] and was not [**] and a detailed description [**] will be based [**] as a result of [**] shall be considered [**] identified in the [**]. Such [**] shall be [**]. 

(h) [**] Items. [**] Items as directed in writing by Applied. [**] that are to be delivered to Applied’s facilities must be
delivered in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement and/or any supplemental instructions provided by Applied. In lieu of delivery to Applied, Applied may [**]Items so that [**] with this requirement in accordance with [**] (as set forth
in [**] located on the Applied Web Site). 
 (i) [**] Review Meetings. Designated representatives of each party shall
attend a meeting (each, an [**]”) at the beginning of each [**] at such dates and times as agreed to between the Parties to discuss Supplier’s inventory positions including but not limited to a discussion of quantities of
Supplier’s on-hand and on-order inventory levels for all Finished Goods Inventory and where [**] is [**] than [**], a description in reasonable detail [**] with respect to [**]. At each [**] Review Meeting, the Parties will share information to
coordinate [**]. 
  

	 	g.	Section 17, Management of Sub-tier Suppliers, is replaced with the following: 

(a) Sub-tier Suppliers. After Applied has approved of the First Article of an Item, Supplier and its [**] Sub-tier Suppliers with
whom Supplier provides [**] or [**] shall not subcontract with any new or different Sub-tier Supplier as to such Item without the prior written approval of Applied. Supplier agrees to inform Applied of any [**] not less than [**] prior to the date
the [**] Sub-tier Supplier is contemplating the implementation of the change, by following the notification processes set forth in Attachment 13 entitled “Supplier Notification Form (SNF)” located on the Applied Web Site. The parties
further agree on the following [**] regarding [**] as described below: 
  

	 	A.	Supplier defines a [**] on the [**] unless defined within [**] To be clear, [**] may include but are not limited to [**]. The following changes are outside of the scope
of any notification policy: 

  

	 	i.	[**]; 

  

	 	ii.	[**]; and 

  

	 	iii.	For any [**] 

  

			
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	 	B.	[**] prior to a [**] where Supplier [**], Supplier will submit a [**] using the Supplier Notification Form (SNF) on the Applied Web Site ([**], with [**]. Applied shall
review [**] and provide [**] shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If Supplier does not receive [**], the [**]. If Supplier receives written notice of [**], Supplier and Applied shall, [**] and a [**]. The parties shall, [**], continue to
meet together and discuss in good faith [**]. If after [**] a [**], the parties shall [**], where such parties shall meet [**]. Applied may reasonably, at an agreed upon time and place, [**]. Upon Supplier’ successful [**], Supplier shall [**]
without further approval required. 

  

	 	C.	Supplier recognizes that Applied’s obligation to its customer for [**]. Upon receiving a notification [**] or [**] for these parts or any other Items, Supplier
will, if applicable: 

  

	 	1.	[**]; 

  

	 	2.	[**]; 

  

	 	3.	If applicable, [**]; 

  

	 	4.	[**]; 

  

	 	D.	If the above [**] are not applicable to the type of [**], Applied and Supplier agree to meet in good faith to solve the particular situation and will mutually agree on
problem resolution and corrective actions that will address the particular situation. 

 (b) Sub-tier
Supplier’s Obligations. When entering into signed agreements with [**] Sub-Tier Suppliers after the Effective Date of this Amendment, Supplier will include in such agreements provisions which provide the following: 

(i) Sub-tier Suppliers shall comply with all Specifications, quality, manufacturing and other technical requirements that
may be necessary in order for the Sub-tier Supplier to timely deliver conforming Items, or any portion thereof.  
 (ii) [**] that Supplier is obligated to take by Section 11 (g). 
 (iii) All Supplier personnel [**] who are authorized to receive or obtain (directly or indirectly) Confidential Information (collectively, “Recipients”), shall agree, [**], to be
obligated to hold all Confidential Information in confidence and not to use the Confidential Information in any way, except on behalf of Supplier in performing its obligations hereunder, and to protect the Confidential Information from unauthorized
use and disclosure. 
 (iv) [**] shall provide Supplier with sufficient [**] of all [**] contemplated by [**] to
ensure that Supplier will comply with its notification obligations to Applied under Sections 15 and 17(a) of this Agreement. 
 (v) Supplier will use reasonable efforts to [**] for all [**]. 
 (c) Mandated
Sub-tier Suppliers. “Special Process” means a process that is [**], which may include, but is not limited to, causing a metallurgical change to the base material such as heat treating, forging or hardening processes;
joining materials by welding, brazing, or other bonding process; or providing a coating or surface treatment such as cleaning, electropolishing, plating, painting, or anodizing. As to any Item(s) which require a Special Process, and if the Item is a
build to print Item, Supplier must use (and cause Sub-tier Suppliers to use) one or more of the suppliers and otherwise follow the requirements identified in Attachment 18 entitled “Applied Materials Special Process Supplier Approval List”
located on the Applied Web Site. 

  

			
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	 	h.	The following provision is added as a new subsection “(c)” to Section 23 of the GSA: 

This Section 23 sets forth the entire obligation of Supplier to Applied and Applied to Supplier as to Indemnified Liabilities arising
from the actual or alleged misappropriation or infringement of any third party’s IP Right. 
  

	 	i.	Section 24, Import and Export Requirements, is replaced with the following: 

(a) General. Both parties shall comply with all applicable import and export control laws or regulations (“Import and/or
Export Laws”) promulgated and administered by the laws of the United States or the government of any other country with jurisdiction over the Parties or the transactions occurring under this Agreement including the obligation not to
export, re-export or otherwise disclose, directly or indirectly, Items or technical data to any person or destination when such export, re-export or disclosure is in violation of Import and/or Export Laws. Applied shall provide Supplier with any and
all information (“Trade Compliance Information”), to the extent the Item is Applied’s design, that may be required to comply with Import and/or Export Laws, including applicable Export Control Classification Numbers and
Harmonized Tariff Schedule Numbers. Supplier shall provide Applied with any and all Trade Compliance Information to the extent the Item is Supplier’s or a Sub-tier Supplier’s design. Documentation substantiating U.S. and foreign regulatory
approvals for the Items, and information required by Customs officials to substantiate the value of imported Items, including any adjustments in valuation attributable to manufacturing assists as defined by the U.S. Customs Regulations shall be
provided by Supplier. In any case, Supplier shall refrain from transmitting any Specification, design, Item, or other good or documentation (or otherwise take any action or omit to take any action) in violation of the Import and/or Export Laws.

 (b) Country of Manufacture. Foreign origin Items produced by Supplier shall have its packing marked with the Country of
Origin as required by Import and/or Export Laws. Supplier shall respond to requests for country of origin certificates, analyze item eligibility and provide certificates for qualifying items per the direction of Global Trade. Supplier shall also
provide documents required for the lawful importation of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products such as product specifications, testing, registration, etc. In addition, upon Applied’s request, Supplier shall provide other documentation
as may be required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or other governmental authorities with respect to Supplier’s products. 
 (c) U.S. Duty Drawback. Supplier will provide Applied or its agent with documentation acceptable to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including CBP entry data and information and receipts
for duties paid, that Applied determines is necessary for Applied to qualify for duty drawback. Such data shall include information and receipts for duties paid, directly or indirectly, on all Items which either are imported or contain imported
parts or components. Information related to serial numbers, unique part numbers, lot numbers and any other data which will assist Applied in identifying imported Items sold to Applied shall also be provided. At the time of delivery of the Items, but
in no event later than thirty (30) days after each calendar quarter, Supplier will provide such documents accompanied by a completed Delivery Certificate for Purposes of Drawback (CBP Form 7552) or other documentation required pursuant to 19
CFR 191, or successor regulations. Supplier specifically transfers any rights to drawback to Applied, and agrees not to file any drawback claims for the delivered Items, and further agrees to maintain any and all records required by law which relate
to the delivered Items and provide them to CBP upon request. 

  

			
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	 	j.	Section 26(d) is replaced with the following: 

 Survival of Obligations. Termination or expiration of this Agreement will not relieve either Party of its obligations under Sections 8(c), 9, 11,12, 19(d), 20 (d) –(f), 21(b)(i)-(iv),
22– 24(a) and 26 (c) – (e ), (g) – (k), (m) – (q) nor will termination or expiration relieve the Parties from any liability arising prior to the date of termination or expiration. 

 

	 	k.	Section 26(f) is replaced with the following: 

 General Compliance with Laws and EEO Regulations. Each Party represents, warrants and agrees that (i) such Party’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not conflict
with or violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, order, decree, or ordinance; and (ii) such Party shall comply with the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 60–300.5, and 60–741.5, if applicable, relating to equal
opportunity clauses pertaining to government contracts. Supplier warrants and represents that no law, rule, regulation, order or ordinance of the United States, a state, any governmental agency or authority of any country has been violated in
supplying the Items ordered herein. In addition, US regulations require including the following text. If applicable, Supplier will be deemed to be “subcontractor” and Applied is deemed to be “contractor.” This contractor and
subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ
and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 
  

	 	l.	U.S. Section 26(i), Applicable Law, Jurisdiction, Venue, is replaced with the following: 

Governing Law, Exclusive Forum. The Agreement and any dispute arising out of or in connection with the Agreement or the
Parties’ relationship shall be interpreted, enforced and governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding its choice of law rules. The exclusive forum for any dispute related in any way to this Agreement or the Parties’
relationship shall lie in the courts, state or federal, of California, and venue shall lie in the courts of Santa Clara County. Items shall be deemed and shall qualify as goods under the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in California. Each Party
consents to personal jurisdiction in the above courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Applied shall have the right to seek injunctive relief, including preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, in any court of competent jurisdiction, including,
without limitation, to enforce Applied’s rights under Sections 9 and 11, or to otherwise enforce any judgment made hereunder. 

  

			
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	 	m.	The following provisions are added as new subsections to Section 26 of the GSA: 

(t) Electronics Industry Code of Conduct. Supplier acknowledges that Applied has adopted and supports the Electronics Industry Code
of Conduct, which is set forth on Applied’s Web Site as Attachment 21. Supplier acknowledges it has reviewed, substantially complies with, and will implement this code in accordance with Supplier’s EICC statements and will use reasonable
efforts to negotiate agreements after the effective date of this Amendment with [**] Sub-Tier Suppliers to incorporate this code to the extent MKS complies with said code. 
 (u) Notifications to Applied. Supplier will put forth reasonable effort to notify Applied upon the occurrence of; (i) a significant change in leadership roles at Supplier, a business division
of Supplier, or factory or physical plant of Supplier, which is involved in Supplier’s performance of this Agreement; (ii) any significant problem or other significant issue that a reasonable person in the position of Supplier would
believe could negatively impact Supplier’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement (including making on-time deliveries). 
  

	 	n.	The parties acknowledge that certain Specifications identified in the GSA may have been renumbered. The following Table of Attachments, which contains the
Specifications, shall replace the Table of Attachments in the GSA. Any reference to an Attachment in the GSA shall now refer to the corresponding Attachment listed in the table below. The parties have updated Attachment 1 and such updated Attachment
1 dated October 31, 2014 shall be incorporated herein by reference. However, to be clear, if any changes are made to the Attachments referenced below, Supplier has the right to object to and reject such changes in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2 of the GSA, provided that no amendment to a [**] or [**] or 21 (Electronics Industry Code of Conduct) shall become effective unless Supplier consents thereto in writing. 

Table of Attachments 
  

			
	 No.
	  	 Name

	1	  	List of Items, Pricing Mechanism, and Lead Times
	2	  	Unit Packaging Label Specification (0251-07710)
	3a	  	Packaging Specification (0250-00098)
	3b	  	Supplier Packing Requirements (0251-05100)
	3c	  	Marking Specification (0250-01033)
	3d	  	Minimum Product EHS Requirements (0250-27105)
	4	  	Transportation Routing Guide
	5a	  	ERS Program Requirements
	5b	  	Invoicing Requirements for Non-ERS Suppliers
	6	  	Payment Discrepancy Process
	7	  	Technology Escrow Agreement
	8a	  	Supplier Corrective Action Request
	8b	  	Discrepant Material Report Processes
	9	  	AGS Flat Rate Repair Amendment to the GSA dated November 15, 2006
	10	  	Supplier Performance Plan
	11	  	Supplier First Article Requirements
	12	  	Supplier Problem Sheet

  

			
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	13	  	Supplier Notification Form
	14	  	ECO Process Requirements
	15	  	 Supplier Quality Requirements
 Exhibit 1: Quality Requirements Document
 Exhibit 2: Process Qualification
Program
 Exhibit 3: SSQA Training Guidelines
 Exhibit 4: Supplier Improvement Roadmap

	16	  	Intentionally left blank
	17	  	Certificate of Destruction provided mutually agreed per the GSA
	18	  	Special Process Supplier List
	19	  	On-Site Representative Agreement to the extent covered by Section 18(b) of the GSA
	20	  	Applied Tooling Requirements
	21	  	Electronics Industry Code of Conduct to the extent provided in Section (m) of this Amendment.

 4. In the event of a conflict between the GSA and this Amendment, the terms and conditions of this Amendment shall
supersede. 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized
representative. 
  

							
	APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.	  	MKS INSTRUMENTS, INC.
				
	By:	  	 /s/ James White
	  	By:	  	 /s/ John R. Abrams

	Name:	  	 James White
	  	Name:	  	 John R. Abrams

	Title:	  	 VP, Supply Chain, CPO
	  	Title:	  	 SVP, Global Sales & Service

  

			
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 Attachment 1 
 List of Items, Pricing Mechanism, and Lead Times 
  

																																							
	 Applied
Item
	 	 MKS Item
	 	Desc	 	 	LastSite	 	 	First Qtr
Purchased	 	 	Total Age
of Part
(Yrs)	 	 	Exclusivity
Categorizaiton	 	 	Price	 	 	Lead Time	 	Agility	 	ITO	 	BPO
Number	 	Agreement	 
	 [**]
	 	[**]	 	 	[**]	  	 	 	[**]	  	 	 	[**]	  	 	 	[**]	  	 	 	[**]	  	 	 	[**]	  	 		 		 		 		 	 	[**]	  

 Confidential Materials omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A total of 31 pages were
omitted. [**]PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT

 

Thomas A. Barron, President

 

This Participant Agreement
(the “Agreement”) is made as of the 25th day of February, 2015, between Capital City Bank Group, Inc., a Florida corporation
(the “Company”), and Thomas A. Barron (“Participant”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings attributed thereto in the Capital City Bank Group, Inc. 2011 Associate Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).

 

WHEREAS, the Participant
is a key officer or associate of the Company or one of its subsidiaries who has been selected to receive an Award of Performance
Share Units under the Plan by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”).

 

NOW, THEREFORE,
in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1.      Grant.

 

(a)      Performance
Share Units. Upon the execution of this Agreement, the Committee hereby grants the Participant an Award of up to 19,620 Performance
Share Units, to be payable in three installments, upon the attainment of the performance goals set forth in Exhibit A and subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Plan. Upon issuance, the Performance Share Units shall be immediately converted
to shares (the “Shares”) of Common Stock of the Company.

 

(b)      Cash. Upon
the execution of this Agreement, the Committee hereby grants the Participant a Cash Award of up to $100,000, to be payable in three
installments, upon the attainment of the performance goals set forth in Exhibit A and subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and the Plan.

 

2.      Earnings Goals.
The Performance Share Units are hereby awarded on the basis, and Shares shall be issued at the time of achievement, of the earnings
goals for such Performance Share Units set forth on Exhibit A (“Earnings Goals”). The Shares shall not be issued, and
Participant shall lose all rights to same, if (i) the Earnings Goals set forth on Exhibit A and applicable to those issuances are
not met, (ii) the Company reports negative earnings for the calendar year (no Performance Share Units shall be issued for that
calendar year and all rights to same shall be forfeited), or (iii) prior to the award date, Participant ceases to be employed by
the Company or any subsidiary for any reason, including death, disability or voluntary or involuntary termination, with or without
cause, or is employed in a capacity of lesser responsibility within the Company or Subsidiary from that now occupied by Participant.
The failure to meet an Earnings Goal in one calendar year will not affect the prior issuance of Shares pursuant to a previously
satisfied Earnings Goal.

 

    	 

    	 

    

3.      Representations
and Warranties of the Participant. The Participant represents, warrants and covenants that:

 

(a)      Knowledge and Experience.
The Participant has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he or she, together with his or her professional
advisor, if any, is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of receipt of the Shares. The Participant has had access to such
information concerning the Company, including its current financial statements, as the Participant deems necessary to enable him
or her to make an informed decision concerning receipt of the Shares.

 

(b)      Withholding Taxes.
The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may withhold from the Participant’s cash compensation (whether paid
in the form of salary, bonus or other type of cash payment) an amount calculated on the taxable income recognized by the Participant
with respect to all compensation paid hereunder, calculated at the maximum withholding rate permitted for the Company under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The date of such taxable income recognition, and the Company’s
corresponding right to withhold from Participant’s cash compensation shall occur on the first date the Participant has the
right to receive the Shares, whether or not the Participant exercises that right.

 

4.      No Change in Employment
Status. Nothing in the Agreement shall alter, in any way, Participant’s employment status with the Company, nor shall
anything in this Agreement confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company or any of its subsidiaries
or interfere in any way with the rights of the Company to change or terminate the employment of the Participant. Designation as
a Participant pursuant to this Agreement will not confer any right on the Participant to be designated as a Participant in the
future. This paragraph shall not change the terms and conditions of any employment agreement in effect between the Participant
and the Company.

 

5.      Interpretation.
The Committee interpretation of this Agreement, the Plan and all other decisions and determinations by the Committee shall be final
and binding upon the parties hereto. The Committee may amend any provision of this Agreement at any time; provided that, except
with the consent of the Participant, no amendment of this Agreement will impair the rights of the Participant to the Shares. The
Committee shall have the full and exclusive right to make reductions in Awards under the Agreement. In determining whether to reduce
any Award and the amount of any such reduction, the Committee shall take into consideration such factors as the Committee shall
determine reasonable under the circumstances, in its sole and absolute discretion. The discretion of the Committee does not include
the authority to change, in any way, the payment date, the issuance date or the timing of a benefit hereunder, whether acceleration
or deferral. The Committee does not have the authority to increase any Award and, if an Award is reduced by the Committee for any
reason, the reduction shall be permanently reduced. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the intent
of the parties is that benefits under this Agreement comply with Internal Revenue Code Section 409A (“Section 409A”),
as may be amended from time to time, to the extent subject thereto, and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Agreement
shall be interpreted and administered to be in compliance therewith. To the extent any amount accrued or payable under this Agreement
is or becomes subject to Section 409A, this Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in a manner consistent with Section 409A.

 

    	 

    	 

    

6.      Company Rights.
This Agreement shall not in any way affect the right of the Company to make changes of its capital structure or to merge or consolidate
or to dissolve, liquidate or sell all or any part of its business or its assets.

 

7.      Plan. The
terms and provisions of the Plan are incorporated herein by reference, and Participant agrees to be bound by all such terms and
provisions. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between any terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Plan, the Plan
shall govern and control.

 

8.      Miscellaneous.
This Agreement and the Plan represent the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter
of this Agreement, and supersedes all other negotiations, understandings and representations (if any) made by and between the parties.
All of the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties
and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns, whether so expressed or not. No party shall
assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of each other party to this Agreement.

 

The headings contained
in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and shall not limit or otherwise affect in any way the meaning or interpretation
of this Agreement. If any part of this Agreement or any other agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement is contrary to,
prohibited by or deemed invalid under applicable law or regulation, such provision shall be inapplicable and deemed omitted to
the extent so contrary, prohibited or invalid, but the remainder of this Agreement shall not be invalidated thereby and shall be
given full force and effect so far as possible. All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made in this Agreement
or otherwise made in writing by any party pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

The parties acknowledge
that a substantial portion of the negotiations and anticipated performance of this Agreement occurred or shall occur in Leon County,
Florida. Any civil action or legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the courts of record
of the State of Florida in Leon County or the United States District Court, Northern District of Florida. Each party consents to
the jurisdiction of this court in any civil action or legal proceeding and waives any objection to the laying of venue of any civil
action or legal proceeding in court. Service of any court paper may be effected on a party by mail, as provided in this Agreement,
or in any other manner as may be provided under applicable laws, rules of procedure or local rules.

 

This Agreement and
all transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal
laws of the State of Florida without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. If any legal action or other proceeding is brought
for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with
any provision of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’
fees, sales and use taxes, court costs, and all other expenses even if not taxable as court costs. This Agreement may be executed
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.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties have caused this Participant Agreement to be signed as of the date first written above.

 

	Witnesses:	 	CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	By: 	/s/ Cader B. Cox, III	 
	 	 	 	Cader B. Cox, III	 
	 	 	 	Chairman, Compensation Committee	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	/s/ Thomas A. Barron
	 	 	 	Thomas A. Barron
	 	 	 	President, Capital City Bank

 

    	 

    	 

    

EXHIBIT A

 

EARNINGS GOALS

 

 

The purpose of Exhibit A is to set forth the
Earnings Goals and to advise the Participant as to the potential number of Performance Share Units which may be earned under the
Plan if the Earnings Goals are achieved.

 

Performance Share Units

 

Performance Share Units may be earned for achieving
Compound Annual Growth Rate (“CAGR”) in Diluted Earnings per Share (“DEPS”). The level of economic value
of eligible Performance Share Units ranges from zero to a maximum of $300,000 (at the date of grant). The Participant is eligible
to receive up to 19,620 Performance Share Units if the established Earnings Goals are achieved. If the CAGR is greater than 7.5%
and less than or equal to 12.5%, then the economic value of the award will be awarded on a pro-rata basis. Payment in year one
(2015) will be based on one year growth in EPS; payment in year two (2016) will be based on two years compounded growth in EPS;
and payment in year three (2017) will be based on three years compounded growth in EPS.

 

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	2015Plan	EPS	CAGR

($0.53 in 2014)	
        Economic

        Value of

        Shares
	# of Shares

 @

$15.29	Cash	Total Award

Value
	 	$0.57	7.5%	$0 	0	$0 	$0 
	 	$0.58	10%	$25,000 	1,635	$8,333	$33,333
	 	$0.60	12.5%	$50,000	3,270	$16,666 	$66,666 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	2016Plan	EPS	CAGR

($0.53 in 2014)	
        Economic

        Value of

        Shares
	# of Shares

 @

$15.29	Cash	Total Award

Value
	 	$0.61	7.5%	$0 	0	$0 	$0 
	 	$0.64	10%	$50,000 	3,270	$16,666 	$66,666
	 	$0.67	12.5%	$100,000	6,540	$33,333 	$133,333 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	2017Plan	EPS	CAGR

($0.53 in 2014)	
        Economic

        Value of

        Shares
	# of Shares

 @

$15.29	Cash	Total Award

Value
	 	$0.66	7.5%	$0 	0	$0 	$0 
	 	$0.71	10%	$75,000 	4,905	$25,000 	$100,000
	 	$0.75	12.5%	$150,000	9,810	$50,000 	$200,000 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 

 

    	 

    	 

    

Shares convertible from Performance Share Units
will be issued in the calendar quarter following the calendar year in which the Performance Share Units were earned. The value
of the Shares issued is treated as compensation and creates an additional tax liability for the Participant as of the first date
the Participant has the right to receive the Shares, whether or not the Participant exercises that right.

 

CASH AWARD

 

Cash may be earned for achieving Compound Annual Growth
Rate (“CAGR”) in Diluted Earnings per Share (“DEPS”) in a range from zero to a maximum of $100,000. If
the CAGR is greater than 7.5% and less than or equal to 12.5%, then the cash value portion of the award will be awarded on a pro-rata
basis. Payment in year one (2015) will be based on one year growth in
EPS; payment in year two (2016) will be based on two years compounded growth in EPS; and payment in year three (2017) will be based
on three years compounded growth in EPS.

 

Due to the complexities of the tax laws and
circumstances which may affect individual participants, the Participant is encouraged to consult with the Participant’s tax
advisor concerning any possible tax consequences of this transaction.

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