<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000860546-16-000089.txt : 20160728
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000860546-16-000089
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160722
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160728
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160728

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CORPORATE OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000860546
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		IRS NUMBER:				232947217
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14023
		FILM NUMBER:		161790369

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6711 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			COLUMBIA
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21046
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4432855400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6711 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			COLUMBIA
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21046

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CORPORATE OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980105

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ROYALE INVESTMENTS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930328

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ROYALE REIT INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Corporate Office Properties, L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001577966
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		IRS NUMBER:				232930022
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-189188
		FILM NUMBER:		161790370

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6711 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			COLUMBIA
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21046
		BUSINESS PHONE:		443-285-5400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6711 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			COLUMBIA
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21046
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<div><a name="sBAD3B6D8C3045E12927A79D5906D6D20"></a></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;"><img src="coptseparationagreeme_image1.gif" style="height:126px;width:181px;"></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">SEPARATION AGREEMENT</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">This Separation Agreement (this &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Agreement</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) is entered into by and among </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;background-color:#ffffff;">Corporate Office Properties, L.P.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">(the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Employer</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;), Corporate Office Properties Trust (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Company</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) and Karen M. Singer (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Executive</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) as of July 26, 2016.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">WHEREAS, the parties hereto have previously entered into that certain Letter Agreement, dated June 2, 2015, between the Company, the Employer and the Executive (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Letter Agreement</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;), which provides that the Executive is eligible to participate in the Corporate Office Properties Trust, Corporate Office Properties L.P. Executive Change in Control and Severance Plan (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Plan</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) and, unless the context requires otherwise, capitalized terms used, but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Plan;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually agreed that the Executive&#8217;s separation date from employment with the Employer shall be August 31, 2016 (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Separation Date</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;);</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">WHEREAS, the Plan provides for the Executive to receive certain severance benefits upon a termination of employment that constitutes a Terminating Event under the Plan, conditioned on the Executive&#8217;s compliance with restrictive covenant obligations and a full release of claims; and</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">WHEREAS, in connection with the termination of the Executive&#8217;s employment with the Employer on the Separation Date, the parties hereto desire to enter into this Agreement to clarify the manner in which the Plan and the Letter Agreement will apply in connection with the termination of the Executive&#8217;s employment on the Separation Date;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the covenants and agreement hereinafter contained, the sufficiency of which the Executive acknowledges, it is covenanted and agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">1.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Separation Date</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The Executive&#8217;s employment with the Employer shall terminate on the Separation Date and such termination shall constitute a Terminating Event under the Plan, and the Executive agrees not to terminate her employment with the Employer voluntarily prior to the Separation Date. The Executive hereby confirms her resignation, as of the Separation Date, from all positions with the Company, the Employer and all of their subsidiaries, including any positions on the board of trustees/directors of the Company or the Employer or subsidiaries of the Company or Employer, or any such committee. The parties hereto agree that this Agreement constitutes a Notice of Termination under the Plan and that, unless there is a Premature Termination, the Separation Date will be the Executive&#8217;s Date of Termination under the Plan.</font></div><div><br></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:justify;font-size:8pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:8pt;"><br></font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">2.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Termination Payment and Benefits</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The parties hereto agree that the obligations of the Company and the Employer to the Executive pursuant to Section 3 of the Plan and the Letter Agreement (other than the obligation to pay or provide the Accrued Benefit) will be satisfied in connection with the termination of the Executive&#8217;s employment with the Employer on the Separation Date if the Employer shall pay or provide, or cause to be paid or provided, the following payments and benefits to the Executive (collectively, the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Severance Benefits</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;):</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:72px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:48px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">a.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Termination Payment</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">. The Executive&#8217;s Termination Payment, which the parties hereto agree equals $687,497, paid to the Executive in substantially equal installments in accordance with the Employer&#8217;s payroll practice over a twelve (12) month period from the Separation Date, however the first payment will be made on the first payroll date that occurs on or after October 30, 2016 (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Payment Commencement Date</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;), which is the date that is 60 days following the Separation Date, and will include a catch-up payment to include amounts retroactive to the Separation Date.</font></div></td></tr></table><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:72px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:72px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:48px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">b.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Pro-Rata Bonus</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">. The Executive&#8217;s Pro-Rata Bonus, which the parties hereto agree equals $230,720 (if and to the extent that a bonus pool is funded by the Company and/or the Employer with respect to the 2016 annual cash performance bonus plan or program of the Employer in which the Executive would have participated (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Bonus Pool</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;)), paid in a lump sum in calendar year 2017 at the same time annual bonuses are paid to continuing executives under the terms of the bonus plan in place for calendar year 2016. The parties hereto agree that no payment will be due as the Executive&#8217;s Pro-Rata Bonus if the Bonus Pool is not funded for 2016.</font></div></td></tr></table><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:72px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:72px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:48px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">c.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Group Benefit Plans</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">. Continuing coverage to the Executive under the Employer&#8217;s group medical, dental and vision plans as would have applied (and at such costs to the Executive) if the Executive remained employed by the Employer for a period equal to the lesser of (1) twelve (12) months following the Separation Date or (2) the period from the Separation Date until such items are available to the Executive under another group health plan.</font></div></td></tr></table><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:72px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:72px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:48px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">d.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Time-Based Equity Awards</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">. On the Payment Commencement Date, full vesting of all of the Executive&#8217;s equity awards under any Stock Plan or similar program to the extent such equity awards are subject to a time-based vesting schedule (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Time-Based Equity Awards</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;). In addition, any termination or forfeiture of the Time-Based Equity Awards that otherwise would have occurred on or before the Payment Commencement Date will be delayed until the Payment Commencement Date and will only occur to the extent the Time-Based Equity Awards do not vest pursuant to the Plan (i.e., forfeiture will only occur if the Executive does not sign the Release (as defined below), or the revocation period with respect to the Release has not expired, on or before the Payment Commencement Date). The parties hereto agree that all of the Time-Based Equity Awards that were outstanding as of the date hereof and are not otherwise scheduled to vest pursuant to their terms prior to the Separation Date are set forth and identified as such on </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Schedule A</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;attached hereto.</font></div></td></tr></table><div><br></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:center;text-indent:288px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;"></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">2</font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:72px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt;"><tr><td style="width:72px;"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;padding-left:48px;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">e.</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;"><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Performance-Based Equity Awards</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">. The Executive&#8217;s equity awards under any Stock Plan or similar program that are subject to performance-based vesting (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Performance-Based Equity Awards</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) are treated in accordance with the terms of the applicable award agreements. The parties hereto agree that all of the Performance-Based Equity Awards that were outstanding as of the date hereof and are not otherwise scheduled to vest (or be forfeited) pursuant to their terms prior to the Separation Date are set forth and identified as such on </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Schedule A</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;attached hereto.</font></div></td></tr></table><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:120px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The parties hereto acknowledge that the Employer&#8217;s obligation to pay or provide, or cause to be paid or provided, the Severance Benefits or any other payments or benefits under the Plan or the Letter Agreement (other than the Accrued Benefit) to the Executive is subject to the execution of a release in the form attached hereto as </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Exhibit&#160;A</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;(the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Release</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) by the Executive on or after the Separation Date and the expiration of any revocation period with respect to the Release no later than the Payment Commencement Date. </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">3.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Accrued Benefit</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">. In connection with the termination of the Executive&#8217;s employment with the Employer on the Separation Date, the Executive will be entitled to the Accrued Benefit, as set forth in the Plan. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Accrued Benefit will consist solely of the following: (a) Base Salary (as defined in the Plan) that is earned and unpaid as of the Separation Date, (b) accrued but unused vacation days as of the Separation Date, (c) reimbursement for expenses incurred on or after the date hereof for which Executive is otherwise entitled to reimbursement and (d) any vested benefits the Executive may be entitled to under any employee benefit plan of the Employer.  The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Executive previously has been reimbursed for any and all expenses incurred prior the date hereof for which Executive is entitled to reimbursement.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">4.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Restrictive Covenant Obligations</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The Executive acknowledges and agrees that a condition to receipt of the Severance Benefits is the Executive&#8217;s compliance, including continued future compliance, with the Restrictive Covenants set forth in Exhibit B to the Letter Agreement, including confidentiality and loyalty, non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement, the terms of which are incorporated herein.  Notwithstanding anything herein, if the Executive breaches any of the provisions of the Restrictive Covenants set forth in Exhibit B to the Letter Agreement, all Severance Benefits shall immediately cease and the Company and the Employer shall have the right to terminate or recoup the Severance Benefits previously provided. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement, the Plan or Exhibit B to the Letter Agreement shall be interpreted or applied to prohibit the Executive from making any good faith report to any governmental agency or other governmental entity concerning any acts or omissions that the Executive may believe to constitute a possible violation of federal or state law or making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of applicable federal or state law or regulation.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:32px;">5.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Litigation Assistance</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">. The Executive acknowledges that, at some point in the future, litigation may arise either directly or tangentially relating to her employment at the Employer and/or its related entities. The Executive agrees to appear without the need for a subpoena to provide </font></div><div><br></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:center;text-indent:288px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;"></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">3</font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">deposition testimony and testify at trial and/or arbitration in connection with any such litigation. The Executive also agrees to cooperate in providing documents and information necessary to assist in the defense or prosecution of any such case, including telephone calls and meetings with the Employer&#8217;s and/or the Company&#8217;s counsel. If applicable, reasonable travel expenses will be paid by the Employer.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">6.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Withholding</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  As set forth in the Plan, all payments of the Severance Benefits shall be net of any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Employer under applicable law.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:120px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">7.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Voluntary Agreement</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  By voluntarily executing this Agreement, the Executive confirms that she is relying upon her own judgment and the advice of any attorney she has consulted, and not on any recommendations or representations of the Employer, the Company or any of their agents or representatives. By voluntarily executing this Agreement, the Executive confirms her competence to understand and does hereby accept all terms and conditions of this Agreement.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">8.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Entire Agreement; Effectiveness</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  This Agreement shall be binding on and enforceable by the assigns and binding on, enforceable and inure to the benefit of the heirs of the Executive and on the successors and assigns of the Employer and/or the Company. This Agreement, together with the Plan and the Letter Agreement, contains the entire understanding of the Employer, the Company and the Executive with respect to the subject matter hereof, and, except as specifically noted herein, supersedes all prior negotiations, undertakings, agreements and arrangements with respect thereto, whether written or oral. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties hereto agree that this Agreement will not apply and shall be of no force and effect in the event that either (i) the Employer terminates the Executive&#8217;s employment for Cause prior to the Separation Date or (ii) the Executive terminates her employment with the Employer prior to the Separation Date.</font></div><div style="line-height:100%;text-align:justify;padding-left:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">9.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Arbitration and Governing Law</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  Except as provided in the Restrictive Covenants attached as Exhibit B to the Letter Agreement, any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved in the same manner as a dispute or controversy arising under the Plan, as set forth in Section 5 of the Plan. This Agreement shall be construed and the legal relations of the parties hereto shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without reference to the law regarding conflicts of law.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;padding-left:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">10.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Section 409A.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;&#32;Section 8 of the Plan, which relates to Section 409A of the Code, shall apply to this Agreement to the same extent it applies to the Plan as if it was set forth in full herein. </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;padding-left:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:justify;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;padding-right:48px;">11.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Counterparts.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;&#32;This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;">(remainder of this page intentionally left blank)</font></div><div><br></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:center;text-indent:288px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;"></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">4</font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><a name="s9EE84B4595EE52D580A55FAA94EECC5B"></a></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:12pt;"><div style="padding-left:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:normal;padding-top:10px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;"><tr><td colspan="2"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:50%;"></td><td style="width:50%;"></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;"><div style="font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">/s/ Karen M. Singer</font></div><div style="font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Karen M. 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Edington</font></div><div style="text-indent:36px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Name:    Holly G. 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style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><div style="padding-left:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:normal;padding-top:10px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:79.27350427350427%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;"><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:39%;"></td><td style="width:29%;"></td><td style="width:32%;"></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Grant Date</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid 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style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Restricted Stock Award</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">2,623</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">March 5, 2015</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Restricted Stock Award</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">4,896</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">March 1, 2016</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Restricted Stock Award</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">9,267</font></div></td></tr></table></div></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Performance-Based Equity Awards</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><div style="padding-left:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:normal;padding-top:10px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:79.27350427350427%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;"><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:39%;"></td><td style="width:29%;"></td><td style="width:32%;"></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Grant Date</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Award Type*</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Total Number of Unvested Shares</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">March 6, 2014</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">PSU Award</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">1,486</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">March 5, 2015</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">PSU Award</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">1,462</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">March 1, 2016</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">PSU Award</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #00000a;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;border-left:1px solid #00000a;border-right:1px solid #00000a;border-top:1px solid #00000a;"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">1,449</font></div></td></tr></table></div></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;text-indent:48px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">*Pursuant to the terms of the PSU Award Agreement, outstanding awards will vest on a prorated basis in an amount equal to (x) the number days from the applicable grant date through the Separation Date over (y) the number of days in the performance period, with such fraction multiplied by (z) the number of units earned based on the Company&#8217;s relative TSR performance measured against the comparator company relative TSR during the performance period through the Separation Date. </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div><br></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:center;text-indent:288px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;"></font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Sched. A-1</font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><a name="sA1EF17441888583C82010AEAB8CA3D3E"></a></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">EXHIBIT A</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Release</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">(See attached)</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div><br></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:center;text-indent:288px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;">Ex. A-1</font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><a name="sF0313CFF1EB35D10BA542FA8974561E1"></a></div><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">RELEASE</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:16px;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">This Release (this &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Release</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) is entered into by Karen M. Singer (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Covered Executive</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) pursuant to the Corporate Office Properties Trust, Corporate Office Properties L.P. Executive Change in Control and Severance Plan (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Plan</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;).  This Release is the &#8220;Release&#8221; referenced in the Plan and that certain Separation Agreement by and among the Covered Executive, the Company and the Employer dated as of ____________, 2016.  Terms with initial capitalization that are not otherwise defined in this Release have the meanings set forth in the Plan.  The consideration for the Covered Executive&#8217;s agreement to this Release consists of the Termination Payment and other consideration set forth in Section&#160;3 of the Plan.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">1.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">In consideration of the Termination Payment and other consideration set forth in Section&#160;3 of the Plan, the Covered Executive hereby releases and forever discharges the Company and the Employer, the predecessors, successors, assigns and affiliates of each of the Company and the Employer, and current and former members, partners, trustees, officers, employees, representatives, attorneys, agents and all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with any of the foregoing (any and all of whom or which are referred to hereinafter as the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Releasees</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) from any claim, demand, right, action or cause of action, of whatever nature or kind, in law, equity, administrative proceedings, or otherwise, whether based upon any law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, common law, or otherwise, or any entitlement to attorneys&#8217; fees, costs or expenses, and from any other matter under any other theory, whether known or unknown, suspected or claimed, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute or contingent (collectively, &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Claims</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;), which arose or occurred at any time prior to the date the Covered Executive signed this Release, including, but not limited to, any Claim relating in any way to the Covered Executive&#8217;s employment, or the termination thereof, by the Employer, the Company and/or any subsidiary of either, saving and excepting however, the Covered Executive&#8217;s rights to any earned but unpaid base salary, unpaid expense reimbursements, accrued but unused vacation and any vested benefits the Covered Executive may have under any employee benefit plan of the Employer (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Accrued Benefit</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;), the Covered Executive&#8217;s rights under Section 2(c) of </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Exhibit&#160;B</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;to the Letter Agreement, any Claim that cannot be waived as a matter of law and, subject to this Release becoming effective, the Covered Executive&#8217;s right to receive payment of the Termination Payment and provision of the other consideration set forth in Section&#160;3 of the Plan, nor shall this Release constitute a waiver of any vested rights under any 401(k), retirement or other ERISA-governed plan, or a waiver of any of vested stock options or restricted shares, if any. Without restricting the foregoing, this Release includes: (1) any Claim brought under any federal, state, or local fair employment practices law, including, but not limited to: the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA); (2) any Claim brought under any state or federal law regarding wages, benefits, or employment practices, including the Family and Medical Leave Act; (3) any contract Claims; (4) any intentional or unintentional tort Claims, including, but not limited to: defamation, libel, slander, abusive or wrongful discharge, fraud or misrepresentation; and (5) any Claims alleging retaliation and/or </font></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Ex. A-1-1</font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">any whistleblower Claims, including Claims arising under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd Frank Act.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">2.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The Covered Executive promises and covenants not to commence any action or proceeding against any Releasee for any released Claim before any federal or state court or, except as expressly stated herein, administrative agency, civil rights commission or other forum.  If the Covered Executive commences any action or proceeding in violation of this paragraph, the Employer and the Company shall be excused from making any further payments, continuing any other benefits, or providing other consideration otherwise owed under the Plan other than the Accrued Benefit.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties recognize the authority of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (&#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">EEOC</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) to enforce the statutes which come under its jurisdiction, and this Release is not intended to prevent the Covered Executive from filing a charge or participating in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC.  To the extent any proceeding is commenced against any of the Releasees by any person, entity or agency in any forum, the Covered Executive waives any Claim or right to money damages, attorneys&#8217; fees, or other legal or equitable relief awarded by any jury, court or governmental agency related to any released Claim.  Further notwithstanding the foregoing, this paragraph shall not apply to any proceeding initiated by the Covered Executive to the extent that the Covered Executive asserts that any Releasee has violated ADEA, including any challenge to the effectiveness of the release of Claims under ADEA.  For the avoidance of doubt, this exception for the pursuit of ADEA Claims shall not be construed as an acknowledgment that the release of ADEA Claims is in any way ineffective, shall not be construed to affect the effectiveness of the Covered Executive&#8217;s release of ADEA Claims and shall not affect the right of any Releasee to rely on the Covered Executive&#8217;s release of ADEA Claims as a defense to any claim under ADEA.  This exception is solely for the purpose of conforming this paragraph to the limitations set forth in 29 C.F.R. Sec. 1625.23.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">3.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Ongoing Obligations of the Covered Executive</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The Covered Executive reaffirms the Covered Executive&#8217;s ongoing obligations under the Plan and the Letter Agreement, including without limitation the Covered Executive&#8217;s obligations under </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Exhibit B</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;to the Letter Agreement.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">4.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">No Assignment</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The Covered Executive represents that the Covered Executive has not assigned to any other person or entity any Claims against any Releasee.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">5.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Right to Consider and Revoke Release</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The Covered Executive acknowledges that this Release is deemed to be delivered to the Covered Executive on the Covered Executive&#8217;s Date of Termination; </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;">provided</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#32;that the Covered Executive&#8217;s employment is terminated in connection with a Terminating Event.  The Covered Executive acknowledges that the Covered Executive has been given the opportunity to consider this Release for a period ending forty-five (45) days after the Date of Termination.  In the event the Covered Executive executed this Release within less than forty-five (45) days after the delivery of this Release to the Covered Executive, the Covered Executive acknowledges that such decision was entirely voluntary and that the Covered Executive had the opportunity to consider this Release until the end of the forty-five (45) day period.  To accept this Release, the Covered Executive shall deliver a signed Release to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources of the Company (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">SVP-HR</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;) within </font></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Ex. A-1-2</font></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div><div style="line-height:180%;text-align:right;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">such forty-five (45) day period.  For a period of seven&#160;(7) days from the date when the Covered Executive executes this Release (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Revocation Period</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;), the Covered Executive shall retain the right to revoke this Release by written notice that is received by the SVP-HR on or before the last day of the Revocation Period.  This Release shall take effect only if it is executed and delivered within the forty-five (45) day period as set forth above and if it is not revoked pursuant to the preceding sentence.  If those conditions are satisfied, this Release shall become effective and enforceable on the date immediately following the last day of the Revocation Period (the &#8220;</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Effective Date</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8221;).  The signed Release and any revocation may be delivered to the SVP-HR by hand or by a PDF copy attached to an email to the SVP-HR.  If this Release is sent by email of a PDF copy, the Covered Executive shall separately send an original of the signed Release to the SVP-HR by first class mail or otherwise promptly after sending such email.    </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:48px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">6.</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Other Terms</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:96px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">(a)</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Legal Representation; Review of Release</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The Covered Executive acknowledges that the Covered Executive has been advised to discuss all aspects of this Release with the Covered Executive&#8217;s attorney, that the Covered Executive has carefully read and fully understands all of the provisions of this Release and that the Covered Executive is voluntarily entering into this Release.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:96px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">(b)</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Binding Nature of Release</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  This Release shall be binding upon the Covered Executive and upon the Covered Executive&#8217;s heirs, administrators, representatives and executors.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:96px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">(c)</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Amendment</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  This Release may be amended only upon a written agreement executed by the Covered Executive, the Company and the Employer.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:96px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">(d)</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Governing Law and Interpretation</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  This Release shall be deemed to be made and entered into in the State of Maryland, and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions of Maryland law.  The language of all parts of this Release shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against the Company, the Employer or the Covered Executive.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:96px;"><font style="text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;padding-right:48px;">(e)</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;">Absence of Reliance</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">.  The Covered Executive acknowledges that the Covered Executive is not relying on any promises or representations by the Company or the Employer or any of their respective agents, representatives or attorneys regarding any subject matter addressed in this Release.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">So agreed.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">__________________&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;________________</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Karen M. Singer&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Date</font></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Ex. A-1-3</font></div></div>	</body>
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