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Recitals. The
Recitals form an integral part of this Agreement and are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
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Job Responsibilities.
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Project Specific Responsibilities: Mr. Wollenberg’s specific assignment for the Term of this Agreement will be lead of the Project Dakota Program Management Office (the “Project”). It is anticipated that this Project will continue
through the 2019 calendar year. Completion of the Project occurs upon the earlier of (i) one hundred eighty (180) days after the closing of the sale of the business or assets of the Project or (ii) one hundred eighty (180) days after
notification by Modine to terminate Mr. Wollenberg’s employment in accordance with Paragraph 7(B). (“Project Completion”).
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General Responsibilities: Mr. Wollenberg, in addition to his Duties set forth above, shall perform such ancillary duties which are
within Mr. Wollenberg’s training and experience.
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Term. This Agreement shall commence immediately and
will terminate upon Project Completion or as otherwise provided for in Paragraph 7 below.
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Salary. Mr. Wollenberg’s salary shall be Three Hundred
Sixty-Seven Thousand ($367,000) Dollars per calendar year paid pursuant to Modine’s current pay periods for office personnel subject to all federal, state and local taxes. Mr. Wollenberg’s salary may
not be reduced during the term of this Agreement.
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Benefits. Mr.
Wollenberg will continue to participate in all employee benefit programs which are offered to other executive level employees of Modine, as may be amended from time to time. This includes, but is not limited to: group health
insurance, paid time off, performance bonus programs and equity grants.
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Best Efforts, Exclusive Service. Mr. Wollenberg shall
devote his best efforts and all his attention, skill and efforts on a full-time basis to the business and affairs of Modine and the Project and shall not without prior, unanimous approval of Modine's Officers, which approval shall not
unreasonably be withheld, directly or indirectly, engage in or provide advice or assistance to any other business enterprise, whether or not competitive with Modine.
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Termination of Employment.
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Termination “for cause”. Modine may terminate Mr. Wollenberg at any time and without notice if such termination is “for cause” as
that term is defined below. “For cause’ termination shall mean: (i) material breach by Mr. Wollenberg of any provision of this Agreement; (ii) commission of any material act of dishonesty or fraud with respect to Modine; or (iii)
conviction of a felony which in the reasonable judgment of Modine Board of Directors is likely to have a material adverse effect upon the business or reputation of Modine or which substantially relates to Mr. Wollenberg’s duties. In
the event Mr. Wollenberg is terminated pursuant to this Paragraph 7(A), Mr. Wollenberg is entitled to no severance compensation as outlined in Paragraph 7(F).
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Termination By Modine Without Cause. In the event Modine elects to terminate Mr. Wollenberg’s employment for reasons other than
those set forth in Paragraph 7(A) (“without cause”), Modine must give Mr. Wollenberg no less than one hundred eighty (180) days’ advance notice of his termination date (“Notice Period”). If Modine no longer needs the services of Mr.
Wollenberg prior to the passage of the Notice Period, it may so inform Mr. Wollenberg, at which time he would be relieved of any continuing obligations to Modine, however, for purposes of this Agreement, Mr. Wollenberg’s date of
employment separation with Modine would be the date Modine informs Mr. Wollenberg he is relieved of his continuing obligations. Mr. Wollenberg would receive all salary he would have received during the remaining period of the Notice
Period. This payment will be in addition to the severance set forth in Paragraph 7(F). This amount will be paid to Mr. Wollenberg in a lump sum within sixty (60) days after Mr. Wollenberg separates employment with from the Modine.
Payment of this amount is contingent on the satisfaction of Paragraph 7(F)(7) (Release of Claims) of this Agreement.
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End of Project. Mr. Wollenberg’s continued employment with Modine is based upon Modine’s need to complete the Project. Mr.
Wollenberg agrees to remain with Modine until the Project is complete. Both parties acknowledge that the Project will continue through the 2019 calendar year. The Project Completion will be treated as a without cause termination by
Modine for purposes of Paragraph 7(F). Further, Modine may, at Project Completion, offer Mr. Wollenberg another position within Modine. Mr. Wollenberg may, but is not required, to accept such a position. The offering of the new
position within Modine does not alter Modine’s obligation to pay the separation benefits set forth in Paragraph 7(F). In the event that Mr. Wollenberg does accept such a position, Modine shall be required to make the payment in
accordance with Paragraph 7(F)(1), but shall not be required to provide the severance benefits described in Paragraphs 7(F)(2), 7(F)(3), 7(F)(4), and 7(F)(5). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties reserve the right to
negotiate any severance benefits that may be provided in the event of a severance from employment from any position subsequently accepted by Mr. Wollenberg.
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Voluntary Termination. Mr. Wollenberg may terminate his employment at Modine by giving Modine at least sixty (60) days' written
notice in advance. In the event Mr. Wollenberg voluntarily terminates his employment with Modine, Mr. Wollenberg is entitled to no severance compensation as outlined in Paragraph 7(F).
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Return of Property upon Termination. Upon termination of employment, for any reason, Mr. Wollenberg agrees forthwith to deliver to
Modine all equipment, notebooks and other data or records, whether written or in any other media, relating to Mr. Wollenberg's duties with Modine.
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Severance. In the event Mr. Wollenberg’s employment is terminated pursuant to Paragraph 7(B) or when this Agreement terminates
pursuant to Paragraph 7(C), Mr. Wollenberg will be entitled to receive as severance the following compensations and benefits:
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Severance Pay. Modine will pay to Mr. Wollenberg an amount equal to fifty-two (52) weeks of pay at the rate set forth in Paragraph 4 above. This severance will be paid to Mr. Wollenberg in a lump sum within five (5) business days
after execution of the General Release of Claims Agreement by Mr. Wollenberg and the passage of the seven (7) day revocation period.
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Health Insurance. Provided Mr. Wollenberg timely elects continuation coverage for Modine’s group health plan under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (“COBRA”), Modine will continue to subsidize
the cost of its group health plan so that Mr. Wollenberg only pays the premiums amounts of active employees with the same coverage as of his separation of employment date, until the earliest of (a) the expiration of 12 months following
his separation of employment with Modine, (b) the date that Mr. Wollenberg becomes eligible for the group health plan of another employer, or (c) the date Mr. Wollenberg loses the right to COBRA continuation coverage under Modine’s
group health plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time Modine determines, in its sole discretion, that its subsidy of the COBRA premiums on Mr. Wollenberg’s behalf reasonably could result in Modine or plan participants under
the group health plan incurring additional costs, penalties or taxes under applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act, and Section 105(h) of the Internal Revenue Code) then in lieu of
subsidizing the COBRA premiums on Mr. Wollenberg’s behalf, Modine will instead pay Mr. Wollenberg on the last day of each remaining month for which Mr. Wollenberg is entitled to the COBRA subsidy, a fully taxable cash payment equal to
the COBRA subsidy for that month, subject to applicable tax withholding.
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FY20 MIP. Upon ONC Committee approval of any FY20 MIP payout, Mr. Wollenberg will receive his MIP compensation in accordance with the terms of the MIP, pursuant to Mr. Wollenberg’s target bonus percentage of fifty percent (50%) of
his base salary and payment conditioned on all MIP financial metrics being achieved. For purposes of calculation of the MIP compensation, Modine shall forecast financial metrics for FY20 as of Mr. Wollenberg’s termination date. Such
MIP compensation shall be prorated for the number of complete months of service in FY20. This amount will be paid to Mr. Wollenberg in a lump sum within five (5) business days after execution of the General Release of Claims Agreement
by Mr. Wollenberg and the passage of the seven (7) day revocation period.
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Equity Considerations.
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In partial consideration for Mr. Wollenberg accepting this position, Modine agrees that all unvested Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units granted in FY17, FY18 and FY19 shall vest upon Mr. Wollenberg’s separation of employment
with Modine.
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In partial consideration of Mr. Wollenberg remaining with Modine to Project Completion, the ONC Committee has approved accelerated vesting of certain outstanding equity grants held by Mr. Wollenberg. In addition, all LTIP
Performance Shares earned in accordance with the FY18-20 performance cycle will be vested in full at the earned payout percentage, and all LTIP Performance Shares earned in accordance with the FY19-21 performance cycle will be vested at
the earned payout percentage, but prorated for full months of active service provided by Mr. Wollenberg to Modine during this performance cycle. Mr. Wollenberg will be granted equity in connection with the FY20-22 performance cycle;
however, no accelerated vesting will occur with respect to this grant, and any unvested equity will be forfeited at the time of Mr. Wollenberg’s separation.
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Outplacement Services. Modine will provide Mr. Wollenberg with executive outplacement services to assist him in this career transition. Said outplacement service will continue until such time as Mr. Wollenberg takes a full time
position in his field. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Modine shall pay the cost for twelve (12) months of such outplacement services and the cost of any services beyond twelve (12) months shall be the responsibility of Mr. Wollenberg.
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Payment Continuation. Modine agrees that the obligation regarding these severance benefits is partial consideration for Mr. Wollenberg’s agreement to stay with Modine and complete the Project. As such, Modine agrees that the
severance benefits once earned by Mr. Wollenberg will continue to be paid even in the event of Mr. Wollenberg’s death.
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Release of Claims. Modine shall not be obligated to provide any payments to Mr. Wollenberg under Paragraph 7(F) as a result of any termination of employment unless: (a) the Mr. Wollenberg first executes within twenty-one (21)
calendar days, or in the event that such termination of employment is “in connection with an exit incentive or other employment termination program” (as such phrase is defined in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as
amended), forty-five (45) calendar days, of Mr. Wollenberg’s (or such earlier date as may be required by Modine) a release of claims agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with such changes as Modine
may determine to be required or reasonably advisable, including but not limited to changes to make the release enforceable and otherwise compliant with applicable law (the “Release”), (b) Mr. Wollenberg does not revoke the
Release, and (c) the Release becomes effective and irrevocable in accordance with its terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Release will not affect Mr. Wollenberg’s ability to enforce the terms, conditions and benefits set forth in
this Agreement.
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Section 409A.
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Interpretation. Compensation and benefits under this Agreement are intended to be exempt from or to comply with Code Section 409A
and the interpretive guidance thereunder, and any similar state laws (collectively, “Section 409A”), including but not limited to, the exceptions for short-term deferrals, separation pay arrangements, reimbursements and in-kind
distributions, and shall be administered accordingly. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted with such intent, and the requirement of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(2) shall be observed, if applicable. Each payment
under this Agreement or any benefit plan of Modine is intended to be treated as one of a series of separate payments for purposes of Section 409A and Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii) (or any similar or successor
provisions, including without limitation any similar state law provisions).
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Required Payment Delays for Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation. If any payments are treated as non-qualified deferred compensation
subject to Section 409A, and if Mr. Wollenberg is deemed, at the time of separation from service to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i), then to the extent delayed commencement of any portion of the
payments or benefits to which Mr. Wollenberg is entitled is required, such portion shall not be paid to Mr. Wollenberg before the earlier of (A) the first business day of the seventh month measured from the date of Mr. Wollenberg’s
“separation from service” with the Modine under Section 409A, or (B) the date of Mr. Wollenberg’s death. Upon the earlier of such dates, all deferred payments shall be paid to Mr. Wollenberg (or beneficiary or estate) as applicable,
in a single lump sum, and any remaining payments due shall be paid as otherwise provided in this Agreement. To the extent any payments are treated as non-qualified deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code, if the time
period for consideration of a general release through the expiration of any applicable revocation period with respect to the general release begins in one taxable year and ends in the following taxable year, then payments shall not be
paid or commence being paid until the beginning of the second taxable year.
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No Warranty or Guaranty of Tax Treatment. Modine does not represent or guarantee that any particular federal or state income,
payroll or other tax treatment will result from the compensation or benefits payable under this Agreement. Modine does not represent that this Agreement complies with Section 409A and in no event shall Modine, its affiliates nor
their respective directors, officers, employees or advisers be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalty that may be imposed on Mr. Wollenberg (or any other individual claiming a benefit through Mr. Wollenberg) pursuant to
Section 409A or damages for failing to comply with Section 409A. Mr. Wollenberg is solely responsible for the proper tax reporting and timely payment of any tax or interest for which he or she is liable as a result of the
compensation or benefits payable pursuant to this Agreement.
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Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, and the parties agree and consent (subject to the Arbitration provision herein) to jurisdiction and venue in the courts of the State of Wisconsin to resolve any dispute
arising under this Agreement.
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Binding Effect. The rights accruing to Modine under this Agreement shall pass to its assigns or successors, and
Mr. Wollenberg's obligations set forth herein shall extend to Mr. Wollenberg's administrators, executors, personnel representatives, heirs, and assigns.
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Severability. Should any part, term or provision of
this Agreement be construed by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of Wisconsin, such part, term or provision shall be construed to afford Modine the maximum protection and
benefit permissible, and the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected thereby.
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Modifications. This Agreement may not be changed,
modified, released, discharged, abandoned, or otherwise terminated, in whole or in part, except by an instrument in writing signed by an officer or other authorized executive of Modine and Mr. Wollenberg.
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Arbitration Clause. The parties expressly intend that the mandatory arbitration provisions of this Agreement shall be liberally construed so as to require the arbitration of all claims and disputes of every kind and nature, whether arising out of
contract, tort, statute, common law or any other theories of liability and/or recovery in law and/or equity.
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Entire Agreement. This Agreement, with the Release,
constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to employment, change in control, post-employment and compensation and benefit arrangements, and supersedes all prior agreements, promises, and representations
with respect to such arrangements whether in writing or otherwise, including without limitation the agreements, offer letters or other arrangements, including the letter agreement between Modine and Mr. Wollenberg dated February 25,
2019.
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/s/ Scott Wollenberg
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Scott Wollenberg
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By:
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/s/ Brian Agen
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Brian Agen, Vice President,
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Human Resources
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Mutual Release of Claims.
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Claims to Which Agreement Does Not Apply.
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Claims Released Include Age Discrimination.
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Agreement Covers Claims Against Related Parties.
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The Terms “Claims” and “Release” are Construed Broadly.
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Agreement Binding on Employee and Related Parties.
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Employee Rights and Protections.
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Additional Consideration.
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Representations.
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Opportunity to Consider this Release; Consultation with Attorney.
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Voluntary Agreement.
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Partial Invalidity of this Agreement.
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Return of Modine Property; Confidentiality.
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Headings.
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Applicable Law.
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Suit in Violation of this Agreement - Loss of Benefits and Payment of Costs.
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Non-disparagement.
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Preservation of Rights under Benefit Plans and Indemnities.
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7 Day Revocation Period.
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Total Amount of Severance Payments.
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Cooperation with Government Agencies.
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Entire Agreement.
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