CHANGE-IN-CONTROL AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN EXECUTIVES OF DISCOVERY PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.-Control Agreement • August 13th, 2003 • Discovery Partners International Inc • Services-commercial physical & biological research • California
Discovery Partners International, Inc. (the “Company”) considers it essential to the best interests of its stockholders to foster the continued employment of key management personnel. In this connection, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that the possibility of a change in ownership or control of the Company may result in the departure or distraction of such personnel to the detriment of the Company and its stockholders. As you are a skilled and dedicated executive with important management responsibilities and talents, the Company believes that its best interests will be served if you are encouraged to remain with the Company.
