Exhibit 10.8
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of the 23rd day of December, 1998, by and among CuraGen
Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), Gregory T. Went, Ph.D. ("Dr. Went"), the Gregory T.
Went 1997 Irrevocable Trust and the Gregory and Marjorie Went 1997 Children's Trust (collectively, the
"Trusts").
WHEREAS, the parties wish to provide for Dr. Went's separation from the Company as an Executive Vice
President and for his resignation as a Director of the Company upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, the
parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. Employment/Consulting Status: Salary and Benefits. (a) On January 4, 1999, the Company shall make a one-
time severance payment to Dr. Went amounting to $100,000.00, less all normal payroll deductions and
withholdings.
(b) For the period of time from the date hereof through March 31, 1999 (the "Termination Date"), Dr. Went shall
continue as a full-time employee of the Company. As and when reasonably requested, until the Termination Date,
Dr. Went will assist the Company on strategic alliances and other special projects and will aid in the transition of
his responsibilities. From the date of this Agreement through December 31, 1998, the Company shall continue to
pay Dr. Went a salary at the rate of $175,000.00 per annum. From January 1, 1999 through the Termination
Date, the Company shall pay Dr. Went a salary at the rate of $200,000.00 per annum. The salary to be paid to
Dr. Went in this Section 1(b) shall be payable on a periodic basis consistent with past practices and regardless of
whether Dr. Went's employment is terminated for any reason.
(c) For the period of time from April 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, Dr. Went shall serve as a consultant
to the Company. After December 31, 1999, the term of the consulting period may be extended on a month-to-
month basis until