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Black rectanglePayment confirmed for client Hermann Bauer, amount €18,420.00, routed to DE89 3704 0044 0532 0130 00.
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Acme Holdings Ltd.
Employment Agreement
Section 3 — Compensation and Benefits
This Agreement is entered into by and between Acme Holdings Ltd. and Jonathan M. Harwell (Employee ID 048‑22‑9931). Employee shall receive a base salary of GBP 72,000 per annum, payable monthly to account GB29 NWBK 6016 1331 9268 19GB29 NWBK 6016 1331 9268 19.
The appointment commences on 03 May 2025 and is subject to the non-disclosure provisions set out in Schedule 4.
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