EX-10.(A) 3 0003.txt AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT EXHIBIT 10(A) [LOGO APPEARS HERE] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Internal Correspondence L. F. Zizzo Vice President - Human Resources National Steel Corporation 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway Mishawaka, IN 46545-3440 (219) 273-7857 HAND DELIVERED -------------- CONFIDENTIAL To: G. H. Gage Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer From: L. F. Zizzo Re: Employment Agreement -------------------- Date: July 25, 2000 This letter will confirm that National Steel Corporation is agreeable to extending your Employment Agreement for an additional two years, from August 1, 2000 to July 31, 2002. In connection with your memorandum to Y. Tanaka and me, dated July 17, 2000, in which you request certain modifications to your Employment Agreement, these modifications will be considered at the Compensation Committee Meeting to be held on August 7, 2000. Any changes to your Employment Agreement will require Board approval. Please confirm to me by July 31, 2000 your agreement to extend your Employment Agreement for an additional two years, to July 31, 2002. AGREED TO: BY /s/ Glenn H. Gage ----------------- Glenn H. Gage