1.

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

1.1

General.  The parties agree that Executive’s last day of employment with Orthofix (including any of its subsidiaries and affiliates) will be the Termination Date.  As of the Termination Date, Executive resigns all of the offices, directorships, appointments, and other positions he holds with Orthofix and all of its parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates.  After the Termination Date, Executive shall not represent that he is an employee or other representative of Orthofix for any purpose.  As of the Termination Date, Executive shall not be eligible to participate in, or be covered by, any employee benefit plan or program offered by or through Orthofix and shall not receive any benefits or payments from Orthofix, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, under the terms of applicable benefits plans, or by applicable law.

1.2

Severance.  The parties agree that Executive’s termination of employment is a termination without Cause (as defined in the Severance Agreement) during a Non-CIC Period (as defined in the Severance Agreement) pursuant to Section 3 of the Severance Agreement.  Pursuant to Orthofix’s existing obligations under the Severance Agreement:

(a)

Accrued Amounts.  Orthofix shall pay or provide Executive his Accrued Amounts (as defined in the Severance Agreement), as and when payable pursuant to the terms of the Severance Agreement.

(b)

Severance Payments.  If Executive executes and does not revoke the general release attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement (the “Release”) within forty-five (45) days of the Termination Date and subject to Executive’s compliance with the restrictive covenants set forth in the Severance Agreement (as modified by this Agreement), Orthofix shall pay or provide Executive with (i) the Severance Amount (as defined in the Severance Agreement), which the parties hereto agree shall equal $1,037,000 (less applicable taxes and withholdings), and (ii) reimbursements for Executive’s monthly premium payments for health care coverage under COBRA for Executive and his eligible dependents for a period of eighteen (18) months, in each case as and when payable pursuant to the terms of the Severance Agreement (together, the “Severance Payments”).  Executive acknowledges that the Severance Payments are being provided in consideration of Executive’s execution and non-revocation of the Release.  Executive acknowledges that Executive is not entitled to the Severance Payments unless Executive executes and does not revoke the Release.  Executive further acknowledges that once all of the Accrued Amounts and Severance Payments have been paid or provided, Executive shall have been paid all compensation and other amounts due and owing to Executive from Orthofix as a result of his employment through the Termination Date and his termination of employment under the Severance Agreement.  Executive acknowledges and agrees that he is not entitled to and will not seek from Orthofix or the Releasees (as defined in the Release) any further amounts as a result of his employment through the Termination Date and his termination of employment.

1.3

Restrictive Covenants.  In addition to the restrictive covenants set forth in this Agreement, Executive hereby reaffirms and agrees to comply with the restrictive covenants set forth in Section 9 of the Severance Agreement (including Non-Disparagement, Cooperation, Non-Disclosure, Innovations, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Competition); provided, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 9(e) and 9(f) of the Severance Agreement, Executive hereby agrees that the non-solicitation and non-competition restrictive covenant shall apply during the Consulting Term (as defined below) and the non-competition restriction in Section 9(f) of the Severance Agreement shall apply for a period of eighteen (18) months following Termination Date, and the non-solicitation restriction in Section 9(e) of the Severance Agreement shall apply for a period of eighteen months following the end of the Consulting Term.  

2.

CONSULTING SERVICES

2.1

General.  Executive agrees to provide to Orthofix consulting services as further described in Exhibit B (“Consulting Services”) (a) upon request by the Primary Contact (as defined in Exhibit B) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and (b) as reasonably directed by the Primary Contact.  Executive shall perform the Consulting Services in accordance with the standard of care, loyalty, and diligence normally observed in his profession, shall devote his best efforts, skills, and energies to the performance of such Consulting Services, and shall at all times perform the Consulting Services and conduct his business and affairs in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  Orthofix may, in its sole discretion, engage any third party or parties to provide services to Orthofix or any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate that are the same, similar, or different from the Consulting Services, without obligation or liability therefore or in connection therewith to Executive.

2.2

Fees.  As remuneration for Executive’s performance of the Consulting Services and as consideration for the extension of the non-solicitation provision as set forth in Section 1.3, Executive shall receive the fees expressly set forth in Exhibit C (“Fees”).  The Fees shall be the sole remuneration to which Executive is entitled in consideration for any performance or provision of Consulting Services under this Agreement and for the extension of the non-solicitation provision as set forth in Section 1.3.

2.3

Term and Termination.

(a)

Term of Agreement.  This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, shall continue in effect until December 31, 2020.  The term of this Agreement shall be referred to as the “Consulting Term.”    

(b)

Termination for Breach.   Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notification to the other party if such other party materially breaches this Agreement.  Such termination of this Agreement will take effect if, after ten (10) days of such written notification, such breach is not cured.

(c)

Consequences of Termination or Expiration.  Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, Executive shall remain entitled to the Fees due pursuant to Section 2.2 of this Agreement in respect of the services provided through the effective date of such termination or expiration, but Executive shall not be entitled to any further Fees from Orthofix or its subsidiaries or affiliates in respect of any services, activities, or performance after the effective date of such termination or expiration.    

(d)

Survival.  The obligations contained in Sections 1.3, 2.5, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

2.4

Independent Contractor Status.  The relationship of Executive to Orthofix in performing the Consulting Services shall be that of an independent contractor, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall create or imply a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between Executive and Orthofix.  Executive shall have sole control of the manner and means of performing the Consulting Services under this Agreement and shall complete such services in accordance with Consultant’s own means and methods of work.  Consultant is not authorized to bind Orthofix or to otherwise make any representation, agreement, or commitment on behalf of Orthofix.  Executive agrees that he shall not claim or represent to be an employee, partner, agent, or principal of Orthofix.

2.5

Taxes.  Executive is solely responsible for paying, when due, any and all taxes, including, but not limited to, income and estimated taxes, incurred as a result of the remuneration and expenses paid by Orthofix to Executive for Consulting Services.  

2.6

Nonexclusivity.  Executive is a former Orthofix employee and, as such, is bound by obligations that existed before the execution of this Agreement.  This Agreement in no way amends, modifies, or supersedes such ongoing obligations, except as expressly provided herein.    

3.

WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

3.1

Performance.  Executive represents and warrants that he has the qualifications and skills necessary to perform the Consulting Services and shall perform such Consulting Services in accordance with the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Agreement and in a competent, diligent, and professional manner.

3.2

Authority.  Executive represents and warrants having the full right and authority to enter into and perform under this Agreement.

3.3

No Conflict.  Executive represents and warrants that entering into and performing under this Agreement does not and shall not breach, violate, or conflict with any provision of any Court order, decree, judgment, agreement, or understanding, oral or written, to which Executive is a party or by which Executive is bound, including, without limitation, any non-competition, exclusivity, or similar agreement or covenant of Executive or any obligations or restrictions of Executive under any contract or agreement.

3.4

Nondisclosure.  Executive represents and warrants that he has not disclosed and will not disclose to Orthofix or any of its employees or contractors any confidential, proprietary, or secret information of any third party to whom or regarding which Executive is under a duty of confidentiality.

3.5

Material Breach.  Any breach of the warranties, representations, and other agreements set forth in this Section 3 shall be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement.

4.

INDEMNIFICATION; LIABILITY

4.1

By Executive.  Executive shall indemnify, defend, and hold Orthofix and its subsidiaries, and affiliates and each of their officers, directors, employees, agents, and shareholders free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, suits, judgments, penalties, and liabilities of any kind and nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, through the appellate process, if any) arising in any way out of (i) a breach by Executive of this Agreement or the representations and warranties contained in Section 3, or (ii) the negligence or willful misconduct of Executive.

5.

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

5.1

Ownership of Orthofix Property.  As used herein, the term “Orthofix Property” means, collectively and individually, any and all discoveries, inventions, processes, improvements, technology, devices, products, works, derivative works, information, ideas, concepts, and other intellectual property of any kind created, made, discovered, belonging to, held, or acquired by Orthofix and/or any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate at any time, and any and all Intellectual Property Rights therein and related thereto.  As used herein, the term “Intellectual Property Rights” means, collectively and individually, any and all patents, patent applications, copyrights, trademarks, trade names, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights of any kind, and any and all registrations and applications therefore, whether in the United States and/or anywhere else.  Orthofix and/or any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate shall retain any and all rights, title, and interest in and to any and all Orthofix Property, whether existing now or coming into existence or becoming Orthofix Property at any time in the future.  Neither Orthofix nor any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate transfers, conveys, assigns, or grants to Executive or any third party, and nothing in this

Agreement or its performance shall be construed to constitute any transfer, conveyance, assignment, or grant to Executive or any third party of, any right, title, interest, license, grant, expectation, or entitlement in or to any Orthofix Property, or any other property or Intellectual Property Rights of any kind created, made, discovered, belonging to, held, or acquired by Orthofix or any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate.

5.2

Ownership of Inventions.  As used herein, the term “Inventions and Works” means any and all processes, products, procedures, systems, discoveries, designs, configurations, technology, works of authorship (including, but not limited to, computer programs), trade secrets, and improvements which Executive develops, discovers, authors, makes, conceives, reduces to practice, or otherwise acquires that are directly related to Consulting Services provided during the Consulting Term (either solely or jointly with others)   Any and all Inventions and Works, and any and all Intellectual Property Rights therein and related thereto, shall be owned solely and exclusively by Orthofix and shall be held by Executive only for the sole benefit of Orthofix.  Orthofix shall own all of the exclusive rights to such works of authorship under all copyright law, all international copyright conventions and treaties, and all similar laws in the United States and any other place and jurisdiction.  Executive hereby agrees to assign, transfer, and convey, and hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys, to Orthofix all Invention and Works and any and all Intellectual Property Rights therein and related thereto, whether in the United States and/or elsewhere.

5.3

Nondisclosure.  Executive shall not, during the Consulting Term or at any time after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, provide to others or use for Executive’s own benefit or for the benefit of another any information relating to any and all Inventions and Works, any and all Orthofix Property, and/or any and all products, services, customers and business operations and activities of Orthofix and/or any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate (collectively, “Proprietary Information”), except that Executive may use Proprietary Information during the Consulting Term to the extent necessary for Executive to perform his obligations hereunder.  Executive shall not disclose, during the Consulting Term or at any time after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, any Proprietary Information, except if and to the extent expressly authorized by Orthofix in advance, or if and to the extent such Proprietary Information is available to the general public when such Proprietary Information is provided to Executive or becomes available thereafter by Orthofix.

5.4

Further Assurances.  Upon Orthofix’s request, Executive agrees to provide any assistance, including, without limitation, providing any information and documents, executing any documents and affidavits, providing any testimony, and/or rendering any other assistance, as is necessary or useful for Orthofix to secure, perfect, and obtain sole and exclusive ownership to any and all Inventions and Works, and all Intellectual Property Rights therein and related thereto, or to otherwise fully effect and implement the provisions in this Section 5.

6.

EQUITABLE RELIEF

7.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1

Notices.  Notices, invoices, communications, and payments shall be submitted to the offices identified below.  Contractual notices and communications hereunder shall be deemed made as of the date of delivery, if given by overnight courier service.  Notices sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the party to receive such notice of communication at the address given below, or such other address as may hereafter be designated by notice in writing, shall be deemed communicated as of the day of receipt or the fifth day after mailing, whichever occurs first.

7.2

Assignment.  Neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be assigned and no duties or obligations under this Agreement may be delegated by Executive without the prior written consent of Orthofix, which Orthofix may give or deny or condition in its sole discretion.  Orthofix may assign this Agreement or any or all of the rights hereunder and/or delegate any duties or obligations hereunder without the consent of Executive, including, without limitation, to any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate or to a purchaser of or successor, whether by merger, corporate reorganization, or asset purchase, regarding all or part of Orthofix or any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate or the assets, business, and properties of Orthofix or any Orthofix subsidiary or affiliate.  Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties.

7.3

Waiver.  No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless it is in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of each party.

7.4

Amendment. This Agreement or any of its terms, provisions, or conditions may be extended, renewed, varied, modified, or otherwise amended at any time only by a writing signed by a duly authorized representative of Orthofix and Executive.  Any permitted assignment, delegation, or transfer under Section 7.2 of this Agreement shall be deemed not to constitute an amendment if and to the extent such assignment, delegation, or transfer does not result in or cause any amendment, supplement, variation, modification, change, or alteration of or addition to any term, condition, provision, warranty, representation, or covenant of this Agreement, other than the identity of the party and third party involved in such assignment, delegation, or transfer.

7.5

Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement is for any reason declared to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity and enforce ability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.  Such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render it valid and enforceable, and if no modification shall render it valid and enforceable, this Agreement shall be construed as if not containing such provision and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced accordingly.

7.6

Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, by facsimile or in writing, which shall together constitute one and the same agreement.

7.7

Attorneys’ Fees.  In the event that any party to this Agreement shall commence any suit or action to interpret or enforce this Agreement, including an action for declaratory relief, the prevailing party in such action, shall recover that party’s costs and expenses incurred in connection with the suit or action, including attorneys’ fees and costs of appeal, if any, which may be set by the Court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

7.8

Compliance with Law.  Executive shall perform all obligations and carry out any activities under or in connection with this Agreement at his own cost and expense (except solely as expressly provided otherwise in Exhibit C to this Agreement) in accordance with Orthofix policies and all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, any laws regarding fraud and abuse, false claims, anti-kickback, medical device promotion, unfair competition, data privacy, insider trading, consumer protection, and requirements to obtain approvals, consents, licenses, registrations, payment of taxes, customs fees or duties, or other fees or charges.  

7.9

Entire Agreement.  This Agreement, including its exhibits, supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no other agreement, statement, or promise relating to the subject matter of this Agreement which is not contained herein shall be valid or binding.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties agree that the Severence Agreement shall not be superseded by this Agreement (except as expressly amended hereby) and confirm that the Severance Agreement, unless separately terminated in accordance with its terms, remain in full force and effect and is intended to be adjuncts to this Agreement.

7.10

Governing Law.  The validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the federal laws of the United States of America and the laws of the state of Texas without regard to conflict-of-laws principles that may require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.  Each party acknowledges and agrees that all disputes which arise in connection with, or are related to this Agreement, or any breach thereof, shall be resolved, if not settled, by litigation only in Collin County, Texas or the federal court otherwise having territorial jurisdiction over such county and subject matter jurisdiction over the dispute, and not elsewhere.  To this end, Executive waives any rights he may have to insist that litigation to which he is a party be had in any other venue and covenants not to sue Orthofix in any court other than the above-referenced court.

ORTHOFIX MEDICAL INC.

/s/ Jon Serbousek

_________________________

Jon Serbousek

President and Chief Executive Officer

EXECUTIVE:  

/s/ Michael Finegan

______________________________

Michael Finegan

(a)

That you were provided forty-five (45) full days during which to consider whether to sign this Release.  If you have signed this Agreement prior to the expiration of the forty-five (45)-day period, you have voluntarily elected to forego the remainder of that period.

(b)

That you have carefully read and fully understand all of the terms of this Release.

(c)

That you understand that by signing this Release, you are waiving your rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq., and that you are not waiving any rights arising after the date that this Release is signed.

(d)

That you have been given an opportunity and are being advised herein to consult with an attorney about this Release prior to executing it.

(e)

That you understand fully the terms and effect of this Release, and you further acknowledge that you are not aware of, or that you have fully disclosed to the Company, any matters for which you are responsible or which has come to your attention as an employee of the Company that might give rise to, evidence, or support any claim of illegal conduct, regulatory violation, unlawful discrimination, or other cause of action against the Company.

(f)

That you have made full and truthful disclosures to the Company’s compliance department regarding any misconduct (including any violations of federal securities laws) relating to the Company or its subsidiaries of which you are aware, and that you understand that notwithstanding anything herein or in any other agreement to the contrary, in no event shall you be prohibited or limited from your right to provide truthful information to or otherwise assist U.S. governmental authorities in any investigation regarding the Company (whether pursuant to Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise), and in the event of such assistance, nothing herein or in any other agreement shall be deemed to conflict with your right to receive any award payable pursuant to Section 21F of the Exchange Act.

(g)

That these terms are final and binding on you.

(h)

That you have signed this Release voluntarily, and not in reliance on any representations or statements made to you by any employee or officer of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

(i)

That you have seven (7) days following your execution of this Release to revoke it in writing, and that this Release is not effective or enforceable until after this seven (7) day period has expired without revocation.  If you wish to revoke this Release after signing it, you must provide written notice of your decision to revoke this Release to the Company, to the attention of the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of the Company at the address of the Company’s headquarters, by no later than 11:59 p.m. on the seventh calendar day after the date on which you have signed this Release.

1.

Executive shall timely provide the following Consulting Services:

i.

Services deemed necessary by Jon Serbousek and Kim Elting (the “Primary Contacts”) related to:

1.

Assisting in sourcing potential business development targets;

2.

Transferring Investment banker relationships;

3.

Transferring the MTF relationship and providing historical context where needed;

4.

Assist in the review of past business development efforts and diligence reviews.

ii.

Other Services mutually agreed upon by the Primary Contacts and the Executive related to the transition of Executive’s former duties and responsibilities.

2.

Executive shall provide the Consulting Services remotely and shall not have any access to Orthofix premises, personnel, equipment, or other property during the Consulting Term unless otherwise directed by the Primary Contacts.

3.

During the Consulting Term, Executive shall perform the Consulting Services as reasonably directed by the Primary Contacts.  Executive agrees to accept requests for services and work assignments from the Primary Contacts.

4.

During the Consulting Term, Mr. Finegan shall be deemed to remain a Service Provider until the termination of expiration of this Agreement.  

i.

“Service Provider” has the name set forth in the Plan.

ii.

“Service” has the meaning set forth in the Plan.

iii.

“Plan”means the Orthofix Medical Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Long-Term    Incentive Plan.

1.

Consulting Services performed for less than one full hour shall be paid on a pro-rated basis rounding up to the .5 hour;

2.

time spent traveling to the location where Consulting Services are to be performed (if directed by Orthofix to do so) will be reimbursed in accordance with Orthofix’s consultant travel and expense reimbursement policy in effect on the day the services were rendered; and

3.

under no circumstance may Executive charge Orthofix for time in excess of the maximum number of consulting hours per day (whether comprised of consulting hours, travel hours, or any combination thereof) allowed under Orthofix’s consultant travel and expense reimbursement policy in effect on the day the services were rendered.