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Employment Agreement Between the Company and Dan Satterhwaite

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APPENDIX II

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this day of 1992 between PARK-OHIO INDUSTRIES, INC., an Ohio corporation (the "Company"), and EDWARD F. CRAWFORD (the "Executive.”)

WHEREAS, on February, 1992, the Company, PO Acquisition Company, Inc., an Ohio corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, the Executive and Kay Home Products, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“KHP”) which is owned by the Executive, entered into that certain Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Purchase Agreement") providing for the acquisition of the assets of KHP for shares of Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share (“Shares”), of the Company; and

WHEREAS, the Executive and KHP agreed to enter into that certain Standstill Agreement on the closing date (the “Closing Date”) of such acquisition; and

WHEREAS, the Executive and the Company agreed to enter into this Agreement on the Closing Date; and

WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ and utilize the experience, ability and services of the Executive as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and the Executive desires to be so employed, on the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective covenants and agreements of the parties contained in this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement and the Standstill Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Employment; Term. The Company agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to be so employed, in the capacity of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company for the period (the “Employment Period") commencing on the date hereof and ending on the third anniversary of the date hereof. In addition, the Executive shall be elected as a Director of the Company and sere as a member of the Executive Committee and any Nominating Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) and shall so serve for the designated term of the directorship to which he is elected, or until the earliest to occur of (i) his resignation, (ii) his termination of employment, (iii) the failure by the shareholders of the Company to reelect him to the Board or (iv) his removal from the Board by the shareholders of the Company.

2. Time and Efforts. During the Employment Period, the Executive shall diligently and conscientiously devote his full time and attention and best efforts in discharging his duties as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, provided that the Executive shall be permitted to participate in his existing business activities if and to the extent that such activities do not interfere with the performance of his duties hereunder. The Executive shall at all times discharge his duties in consultation with, and under the supervision of, the Company's Board of Directors.

3. Compensation.

(a) Cash Compensation. The Company shall pay to the Executive salary at a rate of $250,000 per year, subject to all applicable withholding taxes, payable at the same times as salary payments to other salaried corporate employees. Such salary may be increased from time to time at the discretion of the Board.

(b) Non-Statutory Stock Options. The Company shall grant to the Executive an option to purchase 100,000 Shares. Subject to the approval by the Company's shareholders of the Company's 1992 Stock Option Plan (“Plan”), the grant shall be pursuant to and in accordance with the Plan, and the Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement with respect to such option grant shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. If the Plan is not approved by the Company's shareholders, the grant shall not be made pursuant to the Plan and the stock option agreement with respect to such option grant shall be in substantially the form attached hereto, but without references to the Plan.

4. Benefits. The Executive shall be entitled to benefits and perquisites generally provided by the Company to its executive officers and such benefits and perquisites as are recommended by the Compensation and Stock Option Committee of the Company's Board of Directors and approved by the Board of Directors and, if applicable, the Company's shareholders.

5. Termination. The Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated without any breach of this Agreement only under the following circumstances:

(a) Death. The Executive's employment hereunder shall terminate upon his death.

(b) Disability. The Company may terminate the Executive's employment hereunder upon his Disability. For purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean the Executive's absence, as a result of his incapacity due to physical or mental illness, from his duties with the Company on a full-time basis for a period of six consecutive months, provided that the Company had given the Executive thirty days' written notice of potential termination, and within said thirty-day period after written notice of termination had been given, the Executive had not returned to the full-time performance of his duties.

(c) Cause. The Company may terminate the Executive's employment for Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, the Company shall have “Cause” to terminate employment hereunder only (i) if termination shall have been the result of an act or acts of dishonesty or misconduct by the Executive and resulting or intended to result, directly or indirectly, in personal gain or enrichment, or advantage to any corporation or other entity controlled by the Executive, at the expense of the Company or the Company's other shareholders; or (ii) upon the conviction of the Executive of any felony; or (iii) upon the failure by the Executive substantially to perform, or upon a material breach of, his duties as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company or under this Agreement (other than any such failure or breach resulting from temporary or permanent disability) after a demand in writing for substantial performance or cure is delivered by the Company's Board of Directors, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Board believes that the Executive has not substantially performed or has breached his duties; or (iv) the Executive shall have materially breached the terms of the Standstill Agreement dated as of the date hereof between the Company and the Executive; or (v) the Executive shall have materially breached the terms of the Purchase Agreement.

6. Compensation Upon Termination or During Disability.

(a) In the event of voluntary resignation by the Executive or the termination of his employment by the Company for “Cause” prior to the third anniversary of the date hereof, the Executive's employment hereunder shall terminate and the Executive shall receive no severance pay or additional compensation other than the fixed compensation and benefits earned and accrued as of such termination date pursuant to Paragraphs 3 and 4 herein.

(b) In the event of termination without “Cause” by the Company prior to the third anniversary of the date hereof, this Agreement and the Executive's employment hereunder shall terminate and the Company shall pay to the Executive, severance pay in accordance with the Company's standard termination policy for executive personnel and shall have no further obligations to the Executive under this Agreement.

(c) In the event of the death or the Disability of the Executive during the term of this Agreement, the Executive (or his personal or legal representative) shall receive such death or disability benefits as are generally provided to other executive personnel but shall receive no severance pay or additional compensation other than the fixed compensation and benefits earned and accrued as of the date of such death or termination for Disability.

7. Business Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out his duties under this Agreement, consistent with the Company's reimbursement policy generally applicable to its executive officers. The Executive shall present to the Company from time to time itemized accounts of such expenses in the usual form required by the Company.

8. Indemnification. The Executive shall be covered by the Company's indemnification policies for Directors and Officers and shall be offered an indemnification agreement in the form as may from time to time be in effect with other Directors and Officers of the Company.

9. Confidentiality; Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation.

(a) It is expressly understood by the Company and the Executive that the covenants contained in this Section 9 are an essential element of this Agreement and that but for the agreement by the Executive to comply with these covenants, the Company would not enter into this Agreement. The Executive has independently consulted with his legal counsel and after such consultation agrees that such covenants are reasonable and proper.

(b) The Executive hereby acknowledges that he will have (during the Employment Period) access, as a result of his duties and responsibilities with the Company, to confidential information of the Company and may have access, as a result of his duties and responsibilities with the Company, to confidential information of affiliates or shareholders of the Company, concerning matters affecting or relating to the business of the Company, its affiliates or shareholders (collectively, “Confidential Information") including but not limited to its corporate books and records, its financial information, its personnel information, its customers and suppliers, its prices or proceeds from sales, its products, its manner of operation, its plans, processes, know-how, or other data, its trade secrets, or any other information concerning the business of the Company, its affiliates or its shareholders; provided, however, that the term “Confidential Information" shall not include any information that is in the public domain or is generally known to the public through no fault of the Executive. To ensure the continued secrecy of this Confidential Information, the Executive agrees that he will not at any time during the Employment Period, or at any time thereafter, in any manner, either directly or indirectly, divulge, disclose or communicate to any person, firm, corporation or entity in any manner whatsoever any Confidential Information, except as directed by the Company. Upon the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, the Executive shall deliver to the Company all Confidential Information and all other documents, material or property of the Company in the possession or under the control of the Executive.

(c) The Executive shall not take any actions prohibited by Section 3.10 of the Purchase Agreement, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

(d) This Paragraph 9 shall remain in full force and effect after termination of this Agreement for any reason.

(e) Without intending to limit the remedies available to the Company, the Executive agrees that damages at law will be an insufficient remedy to the Company in the event that the Executive violates any of the provisions of this Section 9, and that the Company may apply for and, upon the requisite showing, have injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to restrain the breach or threatened breach of or otherwise to specifically enforce any of the covenants contained in this Section 9. The Executive further agrees that the Company, in seeking a remedy for any such violation of this Section 9 (including the relief described in the preceding sentence), shall not be required to make a showing as to the materiality or importance of any such violation.

10. Successors; Binding Agreement. This Agreement and all rights of the Company hereunder shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Company, its successors and assigns. This Agreement and all rights of the Executive hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by him, his personal or legal representatives.

11. Modifications and Waivers. No provisions of this Agreement may be modified or amended unless such modification or amendment is authorized by the Company's Board of Directors and is agreed to in writing, signed by the Executive and by another executive officer of the Company. No waiver by either party hereto of any breach by the other party hereto or any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time

12. Notices. All notices, demands and other communications made or given in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and personally delivered, sent by telecopy, or mailed by registered or certified mail, postage paid, addressed to the respective parties as follows:

To the Company:

Park-Ohio Industries, Inc.

600 Tower East

20600 Chagrin Boulevard

Cleveland, Ohio 44122

To the Executive:

Mr. Edward F. Crawford

or to such other addresses as either party may furnish to the other in writing in the manner set forth above. All notices shall be effective upon receipt.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and there are no written or oral terms or representations made by either party other than those contained herein.

14. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.

15. Invalidity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any term or terms of this Agreement shall not invalidate, make unenforceable or otherwise affect any other term of this Agreement which shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Severability. Any provision in this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions or affecting the validity or enforceability in any other jurisdiction.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.

PARK-OHIO INDUSTRIES, INC.

By:

Title:

EDWARD F. CRAWFORD

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What this Employment Agreement is and who it covers

This Employment Agreement Between the Company and Dan Satterhwaite is a legally binding contract that sets out the terms of employment between the named company and the individual employee. It typically defines position, duties, compensation, benefits, confidentiality, non-compete and intellectual property assignments, term and termination rights, and dispute resolution. The agreement records each party's expectations, clarifies obligations, and creates an evidentiary record for payroll, tax, and personnel compliance. Use it to document start date, compensation details, at‑will or fixed-term status, and any special conditions tied to performance or equity awards.

Why a clear written agreement matters

A written Employment Agreement Between the Company and Dan Satterhwaite reduces ambiguity about duties, pay, and termination, and preserves enforceable rights for both sides.

Why a clear written agreement matters

Who typically prepares and signs this agreement

Companies, HR teams, hiring managers, and individual executives commonly use this agreement to formalize employment relationships.

  • Hiring Managers: Prepare role details, align start date and onboarding tasks with HR and IT provisioning.
  • HR Teams: Ensure compensation, benefits enrollment, tax forms, and personnel file retention comply with policy.
  • Legal Counsel: Review restrictive covenants, IP assignments, and governing law provisions for enforceability.

Primary signatories and the HR contact

Dan Satterhwaite, Employee

Dan Satterhwaite signs to accept the offer, acknowledge duties, and agree to confidentiality and IP assignment clauses. His signature confirms consent to the agreement terms and creates attribution for electronic signing under ESIGN/UETA standards.

Company Representative

An authorized officer or HR director signs for the company, confirming the employment offer, compensation, and company obligations. Authority should be documented in corporate records to ensure enforceability.

Core clauses found in the agreement

This agreement contains standard commercial and employment-specific clauses that allocate rights and duties and provide clarity on termination, compensation, and IP ownership.

Position and Duties

Defines job title, reporting lines, primary responsibilities, performance expectations, and any conditions of employment such as travel or remote work.

Compensation

Specifies salary, bonus targets, equity grants or vesting schedules, pay frequency, payroll deductions, and expense reimbursement rules.

Term and Termination

States whether employment is at‑will or for a fixed term, notice requirements, severance (if any), and grounds for cause termination.

Confidentiality and IP

Requires protection of confidential information and assigns work product and intellectual property to the company, with exceptions as needed.

Restrictive Covenants

Includes non‑compete, non‑solicit, or non‑disparagement provisions where permitted by state law, with scope and duration carefully defined.

Governing Law

Identifies which state's laws govern interpretation and enforcement and the agreed forum for disputes, arbitration, or litigation.

Step-by-step: completing and executing the agreement

Follow a clear sequence to fill, review, authorize, and retain the final signed agreement to reduce risk and ensure payroll and benefits setup.

  • 01
    Prepare Document: Populate all fields, including compensation, start date, and governing law.
  • 02
    Internal Review: Have HR and legal review provisions for compliance and clarity.
  • 03
    Signatures: Obtain employee and authorized company signatures, dated and attributed.
  • 04
    Recordkeeping: Store signed copy in personnel file and update payroll systems.

Typical digital workflow settings for completion

Configure a digital signing workflow to control signer order, authentication, and retention for the employment agreement.

Workflow Field Configuration Guide Table Setting | Value
Signer Order Employee signs first, then company representative signs.
Authentication Method Email link plus optional SMS code for added assurance.
Notifications Automatic reminders at 3 and 7 days until signing completes.
Record Retention Export PDF with audit trail and store in HR system.

Digital signing flow for the employment agreement

A concise, linear eSignature flow reduces friction and preserves an auditable record of who signed and when.

  • Upload Document: Sender uploads the completed agreement template to the signing platform.
  • Place Fields: Add signature, date, and initials fields where required.
  • Send to Signer: Send an email link or secure invitation to the employee.
  • Capture Audit Trail: Platform records timestamps, IP addresses, and authentication events.

Technical and compliance considerations for eSubmission

Ensure the chosen setup meets ESIGN/ UETA requirements for intent, consent, attribution, and retention and aligns with industry privacy obligations.

  • Document Formats: PDF or DOCX accepted; signed PDF should include an embedded audit trail.
  • Integrations: Connectors to HRIS, payroll, and document storage streamline processing.
  • Authentication Options: Email, SMS, KBA, or advanced signer verification depending on risk level.

Security, privacy, and compliance features to verify

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit; AES-256 at rest
Access Controls: Role-based access with least privilege
Audit Trail: Time-stamped, IP-addressed signing record
HIPAA BAA: Business Associate Agreement required for PHI
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 available
Authentication: Multi-factor and advanced signer verification

Risks and potential legal consequences of errors

Invalid Execution: Agreement may be unenforceable
Missing Signatures: Triggers disputes and payroll issues
Incorrect Party: May void IP or non-compete clauses
Late Filing: Delays tax or benefits setup
I-9 Violations: Civil penalties can apply
Confidentiality Breach: Exposes trade secrets to risk

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing the agreement

  • Using informal or ambiguous compensation language that leaves bonus and equity mechanics undefined and leads to disputes.
  • Failing to align the agreement with state wage and hour law, which can render restrictive covenants unenforceable.
  • Omitting signature dates or failing to record execution order, complicating tax and benefit effective dates.
  • Not retaining a signed, auditable PDF with metadata, which weakens proof of consent and attribution.

Key timelines and filing expectations tied to employment records

Certain dates and retention deadlines tied to employment agreements affect payroll setup, tax reporting, and verification documents.

Start Date Accuracy:

Enter as MM/DD/YYYY to trigger payroll and benefits enrollment.

I-9 Completion:

Complete Form I-9 within three business days of hire.

W-2 / 1099 Deadlines:

Provide W-2 and 1099 forms to recipients by Jan 31.

Record Retention:

Keep employment records at least three years; longer for specific statutes.

Contract Amendments:

Document and date any amendments when terms change.

eSignature vendor pricing and capability snapshot for document execution

Compare common vendor starting prices and core capabilities when selecting a signing platform for the Employment Agreement Between the Company and Dan Satterhwaite. Platform choice should reflect required compliance, authentication, and volume.

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Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No

Frequently asked questions about executing this employment agreement

Answers to common execution, validity, and recordkeeping questions for the Employment Agreement Between the Company and Dan Satterhwaite.


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