MIDDLETOWN VALLEY BANK SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT ROBERT E. GOETZ, JR.
Exhibit 6.5
MIDDLETOWN VALLEY BANK
SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE
RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT
XXXXXX X. XXXXX, XX.
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), is dated this 24th day of January, 2014 and is made effective as of the 8th day of January, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Middletown Valley Bank (the “Bank”), a Maryland state-chartered bank located in Middletown, Maryland and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Xx. (the “Executive”), intending to be legally bound hereby.
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide specified benefits to the Executive, a member of a select group of management or highly compensated employees who contribute materially to the continued growth, development and future business success of the Bank. This Agreement shall be unfunded for tax purposes and for purposes of Title I of ERISA.
To encourage the Executive to remain an employee of the Bank, the Bank is willing to provide supplemental retirement benefits to the Executive. The Bank will pay the benefits from its general assets.
One purpose of this Agreement is to provide deferred compensation under federal tax law. As the new Section 409A of the Code impose new requirements to qualify for deferred compensation, this Agreement reflects those requirements and adds as a contingency those additional requirements in the event the Executive is deemed to be a key employee as that term is used in Section 409A of the Code.
The Executive consents to the Bank being the owner of certain life insurance policies in which the Executive is an insured. The Executive understands such Bank ownership may continue after the Executive is no longer an employee or director of the Bank and in certain circumstances for which the Executive no longer has any interest in those policies. The Executive understands that the Bank’s ownership in those policies generally funds employee benefits to all employees of the Bank.
The Bank and the Executive agree as follows:
Article 1
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings specified:
1.1 “Change in Control” means any of the following:
(a) The acquisition by any entity, person or group (other than the acquisition by a tax-qualified retirement plan sponsored by Bank or its subsidiaries) of beneficial ownership of more than 50% of the outstanding capital stock of Bank entitled to vote for the election of directors (“Voting Stock”);
(b) A transfer of substantially all of the property of Bank other than to an entity of which Bank owns at least 51% of the Voting Stock; and
(c) At such time that, during any period of twelve (12) consecutive months, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Bank (the “Continuing Directors”) cease for any reason to constitute a majority thereof, provided that any individual whose election or nomination for election as a member of the Board was approved by a majority of the Continuing Directors then in office shall be considered a Continuing Director.
1.2 “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.3 “Disability” means the Executive is (i) unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment, which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months, or (ii) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment, which can expect to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of twelve (12) months, receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three (3) months under an accident and health plan covering employees of the Executive’s employer.
1.4 “Early Retirement Age” means the Executive’s 62nd birthday.
1.5 “Early Retirement Date” means the date after the Early Retirement Age, but before the Normal Retirement Age.
1.6 “Early Termination” means the Separation of Service before Normal Retirement Age for reasons other than death, Disability, Termination for Cause or following a Change of Control.
1.7 “Early Termination Date” means the month, day and year in which Early Termination occurs.
1.8 “Normal Retirement Age” means the Executive’s 65th birthday.
1.9 “Normal Retirement Date” means the later of the Normal Retirement Age or Separation of Service.
1.10 “Plan Year” means each twelve-month period commencing with the Effective Date of this Agreement.
1.11 “Separation of Service” means that the Executive ceases to be employed by the Bank for any reason, voluntary or involuntary, other than by reason of a leave of absence approved by the Bank.
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1.12 “Termination for Cause” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2 hereof.
1.13 “Employment Agreement” means the Executive Employment Agreement between the Bank and Executive effective as of September 6, 2012 or any amendments thereto, or successor agreements.
Article 2
2.1.1 Amount of Benefit. The normal retirement benefit under this Section 2.1 is Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00).
2.2.1 Amount of Benefit. The benefit under this Section 2.2 as set forth on Schedule A.
2.2.3 Benefit Increases. Benefit payments may be increased as provided in Section 2.1.3.
2.3 Early Termination Benefit. Upon Early Termination, the Bank shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.3 in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement.
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2.3.3 Benefit Increases. Benefit payments may be increased as provided in Section 2.1.3.
2.4.3 Benefit Increases. Benefit payments may be increased as provided in Section 2.1.3.
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2.6.1. In the event Executive is determined to be a key employee as that term is used in Section 409A of the Code, the Bank shall only commence payments under Section 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 or the later of one day after six months from Separation of Service or one day after one month after Executive receives the last bi-monthly payment payable pursuant to the Employment Agreement.
Article 3
3.1.3 Benefit Increases. Benefit payments may be increased as provided in Section 2.1.3.
Article 4
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Article 5
All benefits payable under this Agreement shall be subject to the following limitations:
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5.3 Removal. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Bank shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if the Executive is subject to a final removal or prohibition order issued by an appropriate federal banking agency pursuant to Section 8(e) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDIA”) or by the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation pursuant to state law.
(i) | Non-Competition and Non Solicitation. Executive hereby acknowledges and recognizes the highly competitive nature of the business of Bank and accordingly agrees that, for the applicable period set forth in Section 5.4.1(iii) hereof, Executive shall not: |
(a) be engaged, directly or indirectly either for his own account or as agent, consultant, employee, partner, officer, director, proprietor, investor (except as an investor owning less than 2% of the stock of a publicly owned company) or otherwise of any person, firm, corporation or enterprise engaged in (1) the banking or financial services industry, or (2) any other activity in which Bank or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates are engaged during the term of Executive’s employment by Bank under the Employment Agreement within a fifty (50) mile radius of the principal place of business or any branch office of Bank (the “Non-Competition Area”); or
(b) provide financial or other assistance to any person, firm, corporation or enterprise engaged in (1) the banking or financial services industry or (2) any other activity in which Bank or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates is engaged during the term of the Employment Agreement in the Non-Competition Area; or
(c) directly or indirectly contact, solicit or induce any person, firm, corporation or other entity who or which is a customer or referral source of Bank or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates during the term of the Employment Agreement or at the date of termination of Executive’s employment, to become a client, customer or referral service of any other person, firm, corporation or other entity; or
(d) directly or indirectly solicit, induce or encourage any employee of Bank or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, who is employed during the term of the Employment Agreement or at the date of termination of Executive’s employment, to leave the employ of Bank or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates or to seek, obtain or accept employment with any person or entity other than Bank or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.
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5.4.2 Judicial Remedies. In the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Executive of any provision of these restrictions, the Executive recognizes the substantial and immediate harm that a breach or threatened breach will impose upon the Bank, and further recognizes that in such event monetary damages may be inadequate to fully protect the Bank. Accordingly, in the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, the Executive acknowledgment that the Bank may seek ex parte, preliminary, interlocutory, temporary or permanent injunctive, or any other equitable relief, protecting and fully enforcing the Bank’s rights hereunder and preventing the Executive from further breaching any of his obligations set forth herein. The Executive expressly waives any requirement, based on any statute, rule of procedure, or other source, that the Bank post a bond as a condition of obtaining any of the above-described remedies. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the Bank from pursuing any other remedies available to the Bank at law or in equity for such breach or threatened breach, including the recovery of damages from the Executive. The Executive expressly acknowledges and agrees that: (i) the restrictions set forth in Section 5.4.1 hereof are reasonable, in terms of scope, duration, geographic area, and otherwise, (ii) the protections afforded the Bank in Section 5.4.1 hereof are necessary to protect its legitimate business interest, (iii) the restrictions set forth in Section 5.4.1 hereof will not be materially adverse to the Executive’s employment with the Bank, and (iv) his agreement to observe such restrictions forms a material part of the consideration for this Agreement.
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Article 6
6.1.3.1 The specific reasons for the denial,
6.1.3.2 A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based,
6.1.3.3 A description of any additional information or material necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim and an explanation of why it is needed,
6.1.3.4 An explanation of the Agreement’s review procedures and the time limits applicable to such procedures, and
6.1.3.5 A statement of the claimant’s right to bring a civil action under ERISA Section 502(a) following an adverse benefit determination on review.
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6.2.1 Initiation – Written Request. To initiate the review, the claimant, within 60 days after receiving the Bank’s notice of denial, must file with the Bank a written request for review.
6.2.2 Additional Submissions – Information Access. The claimant shall then have the opportunity to submit written comments, documents, records and other information relating to the claim. The Bank shall also provide the claimant, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant’s claim for benefits.
6.2.3 Considerations on Review. In considering the review, the Bank shall take into account all materials and information the claimant submits relating to the claim, without regard to whether such information was submitted or considered in the initial benefit determination.
6.2.4 Timing of Bank Response. The Bank shall respond in writing to such claimant within 60 days after receiving the request for review. If the Bank determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an additional 60 days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial 60-day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Bank expects to render its decision.
6.2.5 Notice of Decision. The Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of its decision on review. The Bank shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth:
6.2.5.1 The specific reasons for the denial,
6.2.5.2 A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based,
6.2.5.3 A statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant’s claim for benefits, and
6.2.5.4 A statement of the claimant’s right to bring a civil action under ERISA Section 502(a).
Article 7
This Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a written agreement signed by the Bank and the Executive, except as provided by the provisions of Article 5.
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Article 8
8.2.1 Interpreting the provisions of the Agreement;
8.2.2 Establishing and revising the method of accounting for the Agreement;
8.2.3 Maintaining a record of benefit payments;
8.2.4 Establishing rules and prescribing any forms necessary or desirable to administer the Agreement; and
8.2.5 Delegate any of the foregoing powers to any person or persons or committee or committees.
8.3 Applicable Law. The Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, except to the extent preempted by the laws of the United States of America or the laws of the United States are otherwise applicable. The parties agree that for purposes of qualifying for federal tax deferral status, this Agreement shall be interpreted consistent with any guidance or regulations promulgated by the IRS so as to qualify for federal tax deferral status. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed consistent with Section 409A of the Code and all applicable guidance thereunder so as not to result in the inclusion in Executive’s income of any benefit under this Agreement by reason of such section.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive and the Bank have signed this Agreement.
EXECUTIVE: | BANK: | ||
MIDDLETOWN VALLEY Bank | |||
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Xx. | Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Board Chair | ||
Date |
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BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
MIDDLETOWN VALLEY Bank
SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT
I designate the following as beneficiary of any death benefits under this Agreement:
Primary: | ||
Contingent: | ||
Note: | To name a trust as beneficiary, please provide the name of the Director(s) and the exact name and date of the trust agreement. |
I understand that I may change these beneficiary designations by filing a new written designation with the Bank. I further understand that the designations will be automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases me, or, if I have named my spouse as beneficiary and our marriage is subsequently dissolved.
Signature | |||
Date |
Received by the Bank this ______ day of _________________, 2014.
By | |||
Title |
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SCHEDULE A
MIDDLETOWN VALLEY Bank
SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Xx.
Early | ||||||
Vested | Termination | Change in | ||||
Vesting | Accrual | Annual | Disability | Control | ||
Date | Age | Schedule | Balance | Benefit (1) | Benefit (2) | Benefit 3) |
1/8/2014 | 38 | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1/8/2015 | 39 | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1/8/2016 | 40 | 4.35% | 32,608 | 32,608 | 32,608 | 37,500 |
1/8/2017 | 41 | 8.70% | 65,217 | 65,217 | 65,217 | 75,000 |
1/8/2018 | 42 | 13.04% | 97,825 | 97,825 | 97,825 | 150,000 |
1/8/2019 | 43 | 17.39% | 130,434 | 130,434 | 130,434 | 225,000 |
1/8/2020 | 44 | 21.74% | 163,042 | 163,042 | 163,042 | 300,000 |
1/8/2021 | 45 | 26.08% | 195,651 | 195,651 | 195,651 | 325,000 |
1/8/2022 | 46 | 30.43% | 228,259 | 228,259 | 228,259 | 350,000 |
1/8/2023 | 47 | 34.78% | 260,868 | 260,868 | 260,868 | 375,000 |
1/8/2024 | 48 | 39.13% | 293,476 | 293,476 | 293,476 | 400,000 |
1/8/2025 | 49 | 43.48% | 326,085 | 326,085 | 326,085 | 425,000 |
1/8/2026 | 50 | 47.83% | 358,693 | 358,693 | 358,693 | 450,000 |
1/8/2027 | 51 | 52.17% | 391,302 | 391,302 | 391,302 | 475,000 |
1/8/2028 | 52 | 56.52% | 423,910 | 423,910 | 423,910 | 500,000 |
1/8/2029 | 53 | 60.87% | 465,519 | 465,519 | 465,519 | 525,000 |
1/8/2030 | 54 | 65.22% | 489,127 | 489,127 | 489,127 | 550,000 |
1/8/2031 | 55 | 69.56% | 521,736 | 521,736 | 521,736 | 575,000 |
1/8/2032 | 56 | 73.91% | 554,344 | 554,344 | 554,344 | 600,000 |
1/8/2033 | 57 | 78.26% | 586,953 | 586,953 | 586,953 | 625,000 |
1/8/2034 | 58 | 82.61% | 619,561 | 619,561 | 619,561 | 650,000 |
1/8/2035 | 59 | 96.96% | 652,170 | 652,170 | 652,170 | 675,000 |
1/8/2036 | 60 | 91.30% | 684,778 | 684,778 | 684,778 | 700,000 |
1/8/2037 | 61 | 95.65% | 717,387 | 717,387 | 717,387 | 725,000 |
1/8/2038 | 62 | 100% | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
1/8/2039 | 63 | 100% | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
1/8/2040 | 64 | 100% | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
1/8/2041 | 65 | 100% | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
(1) | Payments are made in 180 equal monthly installments commencing at Separation of Service. Refer to Section 2.3. |
(2) | Payments are made in 180 equal monthly installments commencing at Normal Retirement Date. Refer to Section 2.4. |
(3) | Payments are made in a lump sum amount pursuant to Section 2.5. |
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