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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001206774-06-001212
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20060518
ITEM INFORMATION:		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060522
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20060522

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000875582
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CONVERTED PAPER & PAPERBOARD PRODS (NO CONTAINERS/BOXES) [2670]
		IRS NUMBER:				410857886
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11038
		FILM NUMBER:		06858755

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6680 N HIGHWAY 49
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 69
		CITY:			LINO LAKES
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55014
		BUSINESS PHONE:		612-784-1250

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6680 N HIGHWAY 49
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 69
		CITY:			LINO LAKES
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55014

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NORTHERN INSTRUMENTS CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930328
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<p  align="center"><font size="5" face="Times New Roman"><b>UNITED STATES<br> SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br> </b></font>
<font size="3"><b>Washington, D.C.&#160; 20549</b></font></p>

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<font size="5" face="Times New Roman"><b>FORM 8-K</b></font></p>
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<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><b>Current Report<br> Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b></font></p>

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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):&#160; <br> MAY 18, 2006</b></font></p>

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<font size="6" face="Times New Roman"><b>NORTHERN   TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Lino Lakes, MN</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>55014</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><b>(Registrant&#146;s   Telephone Number, Including Area Code)</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Pre-commencement   communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR   240.14d-2(b))</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Pre-commencement   communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR   240.13e-4(c))</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Section 1 &#150; Registrant&#146;s Business and Operations</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Item 1.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 18, 2006, Northern Technologies International Corporation (&#147;NTIC&#148;) and Emeritushnic Facilities Company, Inc., an entity owned by NTIC&#146;s former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and current Chairman Emeritus, Philip M. Lynch, and certain of his family members, excluding Patrick G. Lynch, NTIC&#146;s current President and Chief Executive Officer (&#147;EFC&#148;), entered into a consulting agreement (the &#147;Consulting Agreement&#148;), effective as of May 1, 2006.&#160; Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, NTIC has engaged EFC to perform certain consulting services to NTIC, including maintaining communications and relations between NTIC and its joint venture partners.&#160; In consideration for such services, NTIC has agreed to pay EFC a monthly fee of $25,000 and to reimburse EFC up to a maximum of $180,000 per year for documented, out-of-pocket expenses reasonably
incurred by EFC in the course of conducting business on behalf of NTIC.&#160; NTIC also agreed to cover EFT under NTIC&#146;s liability insurance to the extent applicable and possible and to provide to EFC at NTIC&#146;s expense:&#160; (a) an office with e-mail, phone, fax machine, and copier access, and (b) an administrative support person.&#160; Any additional use of NTIC resources, including but not limited to, people, financial resources, outside consultants and outside technical service people, will be subject to prior approval of NTIC&#146;s Chief Financial Officer. The Consulting Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon at least 90 days prior written notice to the other party and may be terminated upon the occurrence of other certain events, as set forth in the Consulting Agreement.&#160; The Consulting Agreement also contains other standard terms, including provisions regarding confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation. </font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The description of the Consulting&#160; Agreement set forth above is qualified in its entirety by the Consulting Agreement, itself, a&#160; copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by this reference.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NTIC expects to engage an independent consultant to examine and to recommend to the Board of Directors of NTIC, or an appropriate committee of the Board, a compensation or benefit arrangement with Mr. Philip Lynch, which would replace or supplement the Consulting Agreement.&#160; Final terms of such an arrangement, however, have not yet been finalized.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Section 9&#160; &#151;&#160; Financial Statements and Exhibits</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits.&#160; The following exhibit is filed herewith:</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">10.1</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Consulting Agreement dated   as of May 1, 2006 between Northern Technologies International Corporation and   Emeritushnic Facilities Company, Inc.</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>SIGNATURE</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Matthew C.   Wolsfeld</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><i>Chief Financial Officer</i></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Dated:&#160;&#160; May 22, 2006</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>FORM 8-K</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b><u>Exhibit Index</u></b></font></p>
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<p  align=right><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Exhibit 10.1</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this &#147;Agreement&#148;) is made and entered into effective as of this 1<sup>st</sup> day of May, 2006, by and among Northern Technologies International Corporation, a Delaware corporation (&#147;NTIC&#148;), and Emeritushnic Facilities Company, Inc., an Ohio Corporation (&#147;EFC&#148;) owned by Philip M. Lynch, Juliane I. Lynch, Sarah I. Lynch, and Jennifer S. Lynch.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NTIC is engaged in the business of owning, developing and distributing certain technologies and products throughout the world, including, but not limited to, corrosion-inhibiting technology and products (the &#147;Business&#148;), and commercially exploits its technology and products through, among other things, entering into joint ventures throughout the world and licensing such technology and products to these joint ventures for ultimate sale.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Philip M. Lynch (&#147;Lynch&#148;) has retired from serving as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of NTIC.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NTIC desires to engage EFC to render certain consulting services and EFC desires to accept such engagement, all upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, NTIC and EFC, each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>ENGAGEMENT</u>.&#160; Commencing as of May 1, 2006 and continuing until this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof, NTIC hereby engages EFC to provide consulting services to NTIC, and EFC hereby accepts such engagement.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>SERVICES OF THIRD PARTIES</u>.&#160; EFC shall not utilize the services of any person or entity in providing the Services hereunder unless pre-approved in writing by NTIC.&#160; NTIC hereby approves Lynch as pre-approved to perform the Services.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>SERVICES</u>.&#160; EFC shall provide the expertise of Lynch, as EFC and NTIC shall agree, to communicate with NTIC&#146;s joint venture partners as desired to assist in maintaining ongoing good relations between the parties, to assist and enhance revenues therefrom, and to work on projects and perform such other services as designated and approved by NTIC&#146;s Board of Directors and/or Executive Management (the &#147;Services&#148;).&#160; EFC shall maintain close contact with NTIC&#146;s Board of Directors and Executive Management and shall regularly report its activities on behalf of NTIC hereunder to NTIC&#146;s Management. </font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>COMPENSATION TO EFC</u>.&#160; </font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In consideration for the Services, during the term of this Agreement, NTIC shall pay to EFC a monthly fee (&#147;Monthly Fee&#148;) of Twenty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00), such fee to be payable on the first day of each month.</font></p>

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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NTIC will reimburse EFC up to a maximum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($180,000.00) per year for the out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by EFC in the course of conducting business on behalf of NTIC. &#160;EFC will submit proper documentation, at a frequency determined by EFC, to NTIC in order to substantiate expenses incurred by EFC, including without limitation, transportation, hotel and cell-phone charges, prior to receiving expense reimbursement.&#160; Expenses incurred after receipt of notice of termination in accordance with Section 10 hereof shall not be reimbursed unless irrevocably committed prior to such receipt of notice of termination.&#160; EFC shall not be reimbursed for any expense whatsoever with respect to its
performance under this Agreement except as provided in this Section 4(b) and Section 5 of this Agreement.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>LOGISTIC SUPPORT TO EFC</u>.&#160; During the term of this Agreement, NTIC shall provide to EFC at NTIC&#146;s expense:&#160; (a) an office with e-mail, phone, fax machine, and copier access, and (b) an administrative support person.&#160; Any additional use of NTIC resources, including but not limited to, people, financial resources, outside consultants and outside technical service people, shall be subject to prior approval of NTIC&#146;s Chief Financial Officer.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS TO FUTURE COMPENSATION BY EFC</u>. EFC hereby waives all right, title and interest in and/or claim for, if any, compensation for any and all past contributions made by EFC relating to the commercialization of NTIC&#146;s existing program of goods and services whether directly or indirectly including, but not limited to, through joint ventures and other external contractual relations.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE OF EFC BY NTIC</u>.&#160; During the pendency of this Agreement, EFC shall be covered under NTIC&#146;s Liability Insurance to the extent applicable and possible.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS OF EFC</u>.&#160; Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, EFC is and shall act as, and for all purposes shall be deemed to be, an independent contractor of NTIC.&#160; No contract of partnership, joint venture or any other relationship except that of independent contractor shall be deemed to exist between NTIC and EFC.&#160; EFC shall have sole and exclusive responsibility for the payment of all federal, state and local income taxes and all other taxes with respect to any compensation provided by NTIC to EFC hereunder.&#160; EFC shall not bind NTIC or incur any obligation or liability on behalf of NTIC, including but not limited to financial obligations, promises of equity in NTIC technology projects or joint ventures, or hiring of employees, without the prior approval of NTIC&#146;s Board of
Directors.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>TERM</u>.&#160; Subject to the respective continuing obligations of EFC and NTIC under Sections 11, 12 and 13 below, this Agreement shall continue until terminated pursuant to Section 10 hereof.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>TERMINATION</u>.&#160; </font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NTIC and EFC may mutually agree to terminate this Agreement.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon at least 90 days prior written notice to the other party. </font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NTIC shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon 90 days written notice upon any &#147;Change of Control&#148; of EFC (as hereinafter defined).&#160; A &#147;Change in Control&#148; shall mean any change in ownership, management, control or scope of business activities of EFC which could affect the performance of the duties and/or obligations of EFC to NTIC under this Agreement.&#160; </font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NTIC may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to EFC for cause, including (without limitation) (i) dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, deliberate injury or attempted injury, by EFC or any employees or agents of EFC and in each case related to NTIC or its business, (ii) any unlawful or criminal activity by EFC or any employees or agents of EFC, (iii) any willful breach of duty or habitual neglect of duty or (iv) the breach by EFC of any provision of this Agreement.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement will terminate upon 90 days written notice after the death, incapacity or discontinuation of an active relationship with EFC for any reason of Philip M. Lynch.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement will terminate immediately if EFC makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; the institution of voluntary or involuntary proceedings by or against EFC under bankruptcy or insolvency laws; any general suspension by EFC of payments to creditors; EFC files a petition of any type as to its bankruptcy, is declared bankrupt, becomes insolvent, or goes into liquidation or receivership; or any similar actions by or against EFC in respect of bankruptcy, insolvency or actions taken by creditors generally.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>EFFECT OF TERMINATION</u>.&#160; Except as set forth in this Agreement, upon termination, the parties shall have no obligations to each other hereunder other than NTIC&#146;s obligation to pay any earned but unpaid Monthly Fees under Section 4(a) and any unpaid reimbursable travel expenses as set forth in Section 4(b).&#160; EFC&#146;s covenants in Sections 12 and 13 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION</u>.&#160; For purposes hereof, the term &#147;Confidential Information&#148; means information:&#160; (a) disclosed to or actually known by EFC, (b) not generally known outside NTIC, and (c) that relates to the Business.&#160; The parties agree that Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, the products and services of NTIC, all of NTIC&#146;s technology and other technical information such as designs, trade secrets, know-how, methods and materials, all marketing information, business strategies, pricing information, customer lists, and so forth.&#160; EFC recognizes and acknowledges that NTIC develops Confidential Information, that EFC may develop Confidential Information for NTIC, and that EFC has previously learned of and will continue to learn of the Confidential Information.&#160; EFC and NTIC further
recognize and acknowledge that Confidential Information is a valuable, special and unique asset of NTIC and is the sole property of NTIC.&#160; As a result, both during the term of this Agreement <u>and thereafter</u>, EFC shall not, without the prior written consent of NTIC, for any reason, either directly or indirectly, divulge to any third party or use for their own benefit, or for any other purpose other than the exclusive benefit of NTIC, any Confidential Information.</font></p>

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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>NON-COMPETITION/NON-SOLICITATION</u>.&#160; EFC acknowledges that NTIC devotes substantial resources to develop the Business and its practices, methods, trade secrets, know-how, services, products and customers.&#160; EFC and NTIC further acknowledge that NTIC would be unfairly and irreparably harmed if EFC competes with NTIC.&#160; Therefore, EFC agrees that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, EFC shall not, directly or indirectly, whether alone or in association with others, whether as principal, agent, partner, member, manager or in any other capacity:&#160; (a) compete with NTIC or its affiliates (including any joint venture) in any geographic market in which it has done business during the term of this Agreement, (b) cause or seek to cause any client, customer, or supplier of NTIC or any of its
affiliates (including any joint venture) to cease or alter its, or not enter into a, relationship with NTIC or a NTIC affiliate, or (c) cause or seek to cause any employee, agent, or contractor of NTIC or any of its affiliates (including any joint venture) to cease or alter such employee&#146;s, agent&#146;s or contractor&#146;s relationship with NTIC or its affiliate.&#160; The restricted period set forth in the preceding sentence will be extended for a period equal to the duration of any breach of the preceding restrictive covenants.&#160; EFC and NTIC agree not to slander or libel the other party, its officers, employees, directors or affiliates at any time.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>REMEDIES</u>.&#160; EFC acknowledges and agrees that by virtue of the special knowledge of NTIC&#146;s Business that EFC shall develop, great loss and irreparable damage would be suffered by NTIC if EFC should breach or violate any of the terms or provisions of the covenants and agreements set forth herein.&#160; EFC further acknowledges and agrees that each such covenant and agreement is reasonably necessary to protect and preserve NTIC&#146;s interests.&#160; Therefore, in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity, EFC agrees that NTIC shall be entitled to a temporary restraining order and a permanent injunction (with or without bond) to prevent a breach of any of the covenants or agreements of EFC contained herein.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Compliance with Laws</u>.&#160; EFC and NTIC will perform their respective obligations under this Agreement in accordance with all applicable statutes, laws, judgments, writs, injunctions, decisions, decrees, orders, regulations, ordinances or other similar authoritative matters of any foreign, federal, state or local governmental or quasi-governmental, administrative, regulatory or judicial court, department, commission, agency, board, bureau, instrumentality or other authority.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>No Conflicts</u>.&#160; EFC and NTIC represent and warrant each to the other party that neither the entering into of this Agreement nor the performance of any of the representing party&#146;s obligations hereunder will conflict with or constitute a breach under any obligation of the representing party under any agreement or contract to which the representing party is a party or any other obligation by which the representing party is bound.&#160; Without limiting the foregoing, EFC agrees that at no time will it use any trade secrets or other intellectual property of any third party while performing services hereunder.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>NTIC Policies and Procedures</u>.&#160; In carrying out its duties under this Agreement, EFC agrees that it and its employees and agents providing services hereunder, including Lynch, will follow without limitation NTIC&#146;s insider trading policy and code of ethics and conduct, as such policy and code may be amended or supplemented from time to time and provided by NTIC to EFC.</font></p>

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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Assignment</u>.&#160; This Agreement is for services to be provided by EFC and may not be assigned or transferred, or the duties or services of EFC be performed or provided by any third party without the prior written consent of NTIC.&#160; This Agreement may not be assigned by NTIC (by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of EFC.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Binding Effect</u>.&#160; This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, NTIC and its officers, directors, successors and assigns, and EFC and its officers, successors and permitted assigns, respectively.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Governing Law/Jurisdiction</u>.&#160; This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.&#160; The parties hereto agree that the Federal and state courts located in Minneapolis, Minnesota shall be the exclusive venue and shall have jurisdiction with respect to the enforcement of any right or remedy of any party hereto.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Entire Agreement</u>.&#160; This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings, written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.&#160; Except as modified herein, all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Headings/Recitals</u>.&#160; The headings contained herein are for reference only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.&#160; The Recitals to this Agreement are an integral part of this Agreement and are incorporated herein by reference.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement as of the day and year first above written.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>INDIVIDUAL UNDERTAKING</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">I, Philip M. Lynch, an individual, acknowledge that I have read and understand the above Agreement.&#160; Further, I agree, as an individual, to provide for EFC the agreed services and to be bound by all of the terms and conditions stated in the said Agreement as fully as if I were a party thereto.&#160; My agreement shall continue until the Agreement is fully performed or terminated in accordance with its terms. </font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Philip M.   Lynch</font></p>  </td>
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