[Shuell]

INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE #527104
[box]To: Luca Baumer, Vice President
From: Martin Raab, General Manager

Luca,

It’s good to have you back in the office. I hope your wife is feeling better as well. It’s nearly flu season, and hopefully your kids don’t get sick either. Either way, it’s good to see you back.

While you were out recovering I met with some executives at North Light. They’re very interested in the potential that Surgesystems has been showing recently, and they’ve made us a very generous offer to buy us out. I’ll have one of my secretaries run over with the draft they gave me. Take a look at it and let me know what you think.

Martin[/box]

INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE #57105
[box]To: Martin Raab, General Manager
From: Luca Baumer, Vice President

I have no interest in selling my portion of the company to North Light Technologies. We went over this when Tempest tried the same. These companies deal with defense contracts. This isn’t what Surgesystems is about, and this isn’t something I’m willing to support, even as someone who loves Shuell.

I’m sending the package back to you. I think you have a solid idea of where I think you can put it.

My respect,
Luca[/box]

INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE #57107
[box]To: Luca Baumer, Vice President
From: Martin Raab, General Manager

Luca,

I’ve heard more from my contacts over at North Light, and it sounds to me like they’re already started to buy up our public shares. With just a little bit of support from the board, it’s not impossible that this amicable relationship could become very hostile.

It’s in the best interest of Surgesystems that we strike while the iron is hot and take this deal. I doubt it’ll stay this sweet for long.

Martin[/box]

INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE #527110
[box]To: Julie Reichard, CFO
From: Luca Baumer, Vice President

Julie,

I’m sure you’ve heard about North Light’s intentions to buy out our company. In the past, you and I have been of the same mind when it comes to the moral and financial future of this company. When Tempest showed interest in purchasing us years ago, you helped me rally the board to keep Surgesystems autonomous. I’d like your help again with North Light.

Raab claims that North Light is buying shares in our company to force a hostile take-over if we won’t sell willingly. I don’t think they’ll be able to purchase enough shares without approval from the board. I think that if you and I worked together, we could sway enough votes to keep the company independent. I hope you’ll stand with me for this.

Luca
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INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE #527111
[box]To: Luca Baumer, Vice President
From: Juliette Reichard, CFO

I’d stand with you again, Luca. Give me a few days to try and gather support from the allies I have on the board. I’ve run the numbers, and I’m fairly certain you’re right. We can fight North Light on this.

Julie[/box]

INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE #527113
[box]To: Martin Raab, General Manager
From: Juliette Reichard, CFO

You were right, Martin. Luca sent me a message yesterday night. I’ve made the call to the board. I think with the number we’re looking at pocketing from the North Light deal we’ll have no problem with getting the board to vote no confidence on him.

Julie
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INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE #527119
[box]To: All Surgesystems Employees
From: Martin Raab, General Manager

I regret to inform you that after many years of loyal service, VP Luca Baumer has stepped down from his position at Surgesystems. We wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors.

For the time being, CFO Julie Reichard will be overseeing Luca’s divisions, with division heads expected to meet with her later today.
Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Martin Raab, General Manager[/box]

RE: North Light
[box]To: Martin Raab, Surgesystems
From: Rudi Salzar, North Light

Hello Raab,

Now that things have been set in motion, I’m going to be your liaison and contact with North Light Technologies. I’ll handle anything that comes up during your incorporation into the North Light family. My first priority will be tightening your security. As I’m sure you know, North Light handles many government projects, and because of this Surgesystems will need a large increase in security. I’ll be sending over some engineers to discreetly install some enhanced security procedures, and armed guards to protect the facility. Most of it will be pretty innocuous, but employees will need to wear their new badges at all times.

Please start having your people wear them in advance of our partnership becoming official. I think it’ll make the transition much easier. Don’t worry - none of the measures will become active until I arrive on-site, and by then everyone should hopefully be comfortable with the new procedures.

Thanks for your time,

Rudi Salzar[/box]


INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE #521722
[box]To: All Surgesystems Employees
From: Martin Raab, General Manager

Greetings fellow Surgesystem employees!

I’m happy to announce that we have finalized our deal with North Light. Starting tomorrow, this facility will officially be a part of North Light. Most of you won’t notice anything different, besides for additional benefits. Remember to wear your badge!

Thank you all for your time, and welcome to the North Light Family.
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