ADAC LABORATORIES
SC 14D9/A, EX-99.14, 2000-12-12
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                                                                 Exhibit 14

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of December 3, 2000, is by and between
Philips Electronics North America Corporation, and any direct or indirect
subsidiary or division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation that
executes this Agreement ("Philips") on the one hand, and Ian Farmer
("Executive") on the other hand.

WHEREAS, the Executive's current employer, ADAC Laboratories, Inc. (the
"Company"), has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November
12, 2000 ("the Merger Agreement") with Philips whereby Philips will acquire the
Company.

WHEREAS, Philips desires to continue to employ the Executive with the Company
commencing upon the Closing (as defined in the Merger Agreement), and the
parties desire to enter into an employment agreement describing the terms and
conditions of Executive's employment.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this
Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the Executive and
Philips agree as follows:

 1.  Position. On the Closing, Philips agrees to have the Company continue the
     employment of the Executive, and the Executive agrees to serve as an
     employee of the Company on the terms and conditions in this Agreement. This
     Agreement will not become effective unless and until the transaction
     contemplated by the Merger Agreement is consummated. The "Retention Period"
     shall commence on the Closing and end on the second anniversary of the
     Closing. During the Retention Period, the Executive shall serve as the
     Chief Executive Officer, ADAC Laboratories, Inc. Executive's principal
     place of employment shall be in Milpitas, CA.

 2.  Salary. During the Retention Period, the Company shall pay the Executive a
     base salary equivalent to that paid to the Executive by the Company at the
     Closing. This amount will be subject to an annual merit review in
     accordance with Philips' merit review program.

 3.  Annual Bonus. In accordance with Philips' prevailing bonus policies
     applicable to similarly situated employees of Philips, the Executive shall
     be eligible to participate in an annual cash bonus plan with a target
     amount equal to one-hundred (100) percent of the Executive's base salary,
     subject to the terms of such bonus plan. Payments under such annual bonus
     plan shall be made quarterly in a manner consistent with that in effect
     immediately prior to the Closing. The Executive may earn more (up to 150
     percent) or less (including a $0 bonus) than the target amount based on
     objectives which will include both business results and the Executive's
     individual performance.


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4.   Welcome to Philips Stock Options. As soon as practicable following the
     Closing, the Executive shall receive a special one-time grant of options
     to acquire thirty thousand (30,000) shares of common stock of Royal
     Philips Electronics. These options will vest ratably in two equal
     installments, subject to continued employment. The first 50 percent shall
     vest upon the date that is eighteen months following the date of the
     grant. The remainder will vest upon the date that is thirty-six months
     following the date of the grant.

5.   Regular Philips Stock Options. Beginning in 2002, the Executive shall be
     eligible to participate in the Philips Electronics Global Stock Option
     Plan in a manner consistent with similarly situated employees of Philips,
     subject to the terms of the plan as may be modified from time to time.

6.   Retention Bonus. The Company shall provide the Executive with a cash
     retention bonus equal to three hundred and fifty thousand dollars
     ($350,000.00).  Twenty five percent of the bonus will be paid to the
     Executive within 60 days of the first anniversary of the Closing, provided
     the Executive is an employee of Philips or the Company on that date. The
     remainder of the bonus will be paid to the Executive two years following
     the Closing if the Executive is an employee of Philips or the Company on
     that date.

7.   Employee Benefits. Executive shall be eligible to participate in such
     employee benefit plans and insurance programs offered by Philips to its
     similarly situated employees in accordance with the eligibility
     requirements for participation in those programs.

8.   Termination. This Agreement shall be terminated (a) upon the expiration of
     the Retention Period, (b) upon the death of the Executive, (c) if the
     Executive shall have been substantially unable to perform his or her
     duties for 180 days in any 365 consecutive day period ("Disability"), (d)
     by the Company or Philips for Cause and upon written notice, (e) by the
     Company or Philips without Cause and upon written notice, or (f) by the
     Executive for any reason.

9.   Amounts Due Upon Termination


          (a) In the event the Executive's employment is terminated by the
              Company or Philips during the Retention Period other than for
              Cause (as defined below), the Executive shall be paid a cash lump
              sum within 60 days of termination equal to (a) the base salary for
              the remaining portion of the Retention Period, but not less than
              twelve months of Executive's base salary in effect on the date of
              the Executive's termination (b) the Retention Bonus, to the extent
              not theretofore paid. In addition, for the year in which such
              termination occurs, Executive shall be paid a pro rata portion of
              the Executive's annual bonus. The Executive shall not be entitled
              to receive severance pursuant to any other severance plan
              maintained by the Company or Philips if the Executive receives the
              payments above.

          (b) In the event of the Executive's death or disability (as defined
              in Section 8(c) above), the Executive shall be paid in a cash lump
              sum within 60 days the Retention Bonus, to the extent not
              theretofore paid.

          (c) in the event of a termination by the Executive other than for
              Relocation, or in the event of any termination of employment
              following the Retention Period, no payment

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              shall be made to the Executive of any amount due after the date of
              such termination.

10. "Cause" means as any of the following (i) gross and willful refusal, which
    continues after thirty (30) days' written warning, to discharge the normal
    and material employment duties required of the Executive, (ii) theft or
    other misappropriation of Philips or Company property, trade secrets or
    other intellectual property rights and use thereof to the detriment of
    Philips, the Company or any successor of either, or (iii) commission of a
    crime such that Philips' or the Company's reputation with its customers is
    materially damaged and cannot be repaired. A Disability shall not be deemed
    (Cause) herein.

11. Confidential Information. The Executive shall hold in confidence all secret
    or confidential information relating to the Company or Philips
    ("Confidential Information") which shall have been obtained by the Executive
    during his employment with the Company or Philips. The Executive shall not
    disclose the Confidential Information to third parties without the written
    consent of the Company or Philips. All Confidential Information shall be
    returned to the Company or Philips after the termination of the Executive's
    employment. The Executive shall sign the Philips standard agreement relating
    to employee ethics and intellectual property assignment.

12. Nonsolicitation. Should the Executive's employment terminate during the
    Retention Period, for the period remaining in such Retention Period
    Executive shall not employ or seek to employ any person employed by Philips'
    medical systems business, or otherwise encourage, or entice such person to
    leave such employment. During the same period, Executive shall not (a)
    solicit any customer or prospective customer of Philips' medical systems
    business to transact any business whose product or activities directly
    compete with the products or activities of Philips' medical systems business
    anywhere where Philips conducts its medical systems businesses or to reduce,
    or refrain from doing any business with Philips' medical systems business or
    (b) interfere with or damage (or attempt to interfere with or damage) any
    relationship between Philips' medical systems business and any such customer
    or prospective customer.

13. Withholding. All applicable taxes shall be withheld on all payments made to
    the Executive under this Agreement.

14. Similar Terms or Substantially Equivalent Position. Executive covenants and
    agrees that the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement constitute
    "similar terms" for purposes of the Executive Severance Agreement, when
    compared to the terms and conditions provided to Executive by the Company
    immediately prior to the Closing.

15. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
    benefit of the parties, their successors, and assigns. Philips agrees to
    cause the Company to fulfill the obligations under this Agreement, and if
    the Company does not fulfill such obligations, then Philips shall fulfill
    such obligations. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of
    California. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, or waived unless in
    writing signed by the parties. This Agreement sets forth the entire
    agreement of the parties with respect to the subject

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matter, and supersedes all prior agreements, whether oral or written, except the
Executive Severance Agreement.


PHILIPS                            EXECUTIVE


By: /s/ Tim Mickelson               By: /s/ Ian Farmer
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Title: President and CEO




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