RETIREMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
Exhibit 10.5
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of this 14th day of December, 2009, by
and between XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX, an individual, for and on behalf of himself and his
successors, heirs, family and assigns (“Xxxxxxx”) and CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC., a
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio (“Croghan”);
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to set forth certain understandings which
have been reached between Xxxxxxx and Croghan;
WHEREAS, Xxxxxxx has been a long-time employee of Croghan and has provided Croghan
with long and distinguished service, most recently in the capacity of its President and
Chief Executive Officer;
WHEREAS, Xxxxxxx wishes to retire from his employment with Croghan, effective as of
the last day of the term of employment contained in the most recent Employment Agreement
between him and Croghan (the “Employment Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, Croghan wishes to provide Xxxxxxx, upon his retirement, with certain payments
and benefits for his past services to which he is not otherwise entitled under the
Employment Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Provided that his employment shall not have
been earlier terminated,
Xxxxxxx shall retire from his employment with Croghan effective at the close of business on
August 31, 2010 (the “Retirement Date”).
2. On September 1, 2010, Croghan will pay to Xxxxxxx a single lump sum amount equal
to (a) the reimbursement for any earned, but unused, vacation days as of the Retirement
Date, plus (b) Seventy-Two Thousand Dollars ($72,000), less (c) all applicable payroll
deductions, including deductions for federal, state, local and employment taxes.
3. For the period beginning on September 1, 2010
and ending on
November 30, 2010, Xxxxxxx will continue to participate in Xxxxxxx’x group health plan at
no cost to him. For the period beginning on September 1, 2010, and ending on the earlier of
(a) the last day of the month in which she attains age sixty-five (65), or (b) the date of
her death, Xxxxxxx’x spouse will continue to participate in Xxxxxxx’x group health plan at
no cost to her. In the event that Xxxxxxx’x spouse may not continue her participation in
Xxxxxxx’x group health plan during the entire time period described in the previous
sentence, in lieu of such continuation of participation by Xxxxxxx’x spouse, Croghan shall
contribute toward the purchase of an individual health insurance policy for Xxxxxxx’x
spouse, during any such time period, a monthly amount equal to the COBRA premium for an
individual to continue participation in Xxxxxxx’x group health plan.
4. For the period beginning on December 1, 2010
and ending on February
28, 2012, Croghan will pay the monthly premium for a Medicare supplemental insurance policy
covering Xxxxxxx.
5. Beginning on September 1, 2010, to the extent permissible under the terms of such
policies, Xxxxxxx will continue to be covered under any and all life insurance policies maintained
by Croghan on Xxxxxxx’x life as of the Retirement Date. Xxxxxxx will be responsible for paying all
premiums on such policies.
6. For the period beginning on September 1, 2010, and ending on December 31, 2010, Croghan will continue to pay all fees required to allow Xxxxxxx to retain his
membership in the Fremont Country Club and the Catawba Island Club. Beginning on January 1, 2011,
to the extent that he wishes to retain membership in these clubs, Xxxxxxx will be responsible for
payment of all fees and expenses.
7. Croghan will pay all legal fees incurred by Xxxxxxx with regard to his retirement planning
process, including, but not limited to, all such fees incurred with respect to the negotiation of
the terms of this Agreement.
8. For the period ending on the Retirement Date, Xxxxxxx’x
employment with Croghan, including, but not limited to, all compensation and benefits payable to him, will be
governed by the terms of the Employment Agreement. As of the Retirement Date, the Employment
Agreement will be rendered null and void in its entirety and shall have no further force or effect.
9. Xxxxxxx hereby releases and forever discharges Croghan, its operating companies or
entities, subsidiary companies or entities, its parent companies or entities, its affiliated
companies or entities, their shareholders, officers, directors, trustees, employees, associates,
agents, benefit plans, successors and assigns from any and all claims, demands or rights of action
which exist as of the Retirement Date, whether contractual, common law or statutory, whether known
or unknown, including but not limited to claims which may in any way relate to Xxxxxxx’x employment
and association with Croghan or the termination of that employment and association, including, but
not limited to claims arising under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
10. Xxxxxxx shall not, at any time during the twelve (12) month period following the
Retirement Date, without the prior written consent of Croghan, directly or indirectly engage in, or
have any interest in or manage or operate any bank or financial institution located within a fifty
(50) mile radius of Fremont, Ohio, whether such engagement occurs in the capacity of a director,
officer, employee, agent, representative, partner, security holder, consultant, or otherwise or
solicit any customer or employee of Croghan for any purpose; provided, however, that Xxxxxxx shall
be permitted to acquire a stock interest in such a corporation provided such stock is publicly
traded and the stock so acquired is not more than one (1) percent of the outstanding shares of such
corporation. In the event that the provisions of this Paragraph 10 shall be determined by any court
of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of its extending for too great a period of
time or over too great a geographical area or by reason of its being too extensive in any other
respect, then such provisions shall be interpreted to extend only over the maximum period of time
for which it may be enforceable, and/or over the maximum geographical area as to which it may be
enforceable, and/or to the maximum extent in all other respects as to which it may be enforceable,
all as determined by such court in such action.
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11. (a) Except as required pursuant to subparagraph (c) of this Paragraph 11, Xxxxxxx shall,
in perpetuity, maintain in confidence and shall not directly or indirectly use, disseminate,
disclose, or publish, or use for his benefit or the benefit of any person, firm, corporation, or
other entity any confidential or proprietary information or trade secrets of or relating to
Croghan, including, without limitation, information with respect to Xxxxxxx’x operations,
processes, products, inventions, business practices, finances, principals, vendors, suppliers,
customers, potential customers, marketing methods, costs, prices, contractual relationships,
regulatory sums, compensation paid to employees or other terms of employment, or deliver to any
person, firm, corporation or other entity any document, record, notebook, computer program, or
similar repository of or containing any such confidential or proprietary information or trade
secrets. The parties hereby stipulate and agree that as between them the foregoing matters are
important, material, confidential, and proprietary information and trade secrets and affect the
successful conduct of the business of Croghan.
(b) At the Retirement Date, Xxxxxxx shall promptly deliver to Croghan all correspondence,
drawings, manuals, letters, notes, notebooks, reports, programs, plans, proposals, financial
documents, or any other documents which either concern Xxxxxxx’x customers, business plans,
marketing strategies, products, or processes, or which contain proprietary information or trade
secrets of Croghan.
(c) Xxxxxxx may respond to a lawful and valid subpoena or other legal process seeking any of
the information or material referred to in subparagraphs (a) or (b) of this Paragraph 11, but shall
give Croghan the earliest possible notice thereof, and shall, as much in advance of the return date
as possible, make available to Croghan and its counsel the documents and other information sought
and shall assist such counsel in resisting or otherwise responding to such process.
12. For the period beginning on September 1, 2010 and ending on December 31, 2010, Xxxxxxx
will make himself available, on an as-needed-basis, to answer any questions or to address any
issues required to allow a transition of his duties and responsibilities to the successor President
and Chief Executive Officer of Croghan.
13. Xxxxxxx shall not voluntarily make any oral or written statements or reveal any
information to any person, company, or agency which may be construed to be negative, disparaging or
damaging to Xxxxxxx’x reputation or Xxxxxxx’x business, or which would interfere in any way with
Xxxxxxx’x business relations with the general public.
14. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that he has been advised by this writing to consult with an attorney
and has had the opportunity to take at least twenty-one (21) days in which to review and consider
this Agreement and to consult with legal counsel with respect thereto. Xxxxxxx further acknowledges
that he has entered into this Agreement voluntarily and of his own free will. Xxxxxxx acknowledges
his right to revoke this Agreement within seven (7) days following the execution hereof by giving
written notice thereof to Croghan. In the event of such revocation, this Agreement shall become
null and void and no party hereto shall have any rights or obligations hereunder.
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15. This Agreement shall not be construed in any manner as an admission by Croghan that it
has violated any law, policy or procedure or acted wrongfully with respect to Xxxxxxx or any other
person, or that Xxxxxxx has any rights whatsoever against Croghan. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that
Croghan specifically disclaims any liability to Xxxxxxx arising from his employment relationship
with Croghan or the termination of that relationship.
16. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Ohio.
17. For the purpose of complying with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 409A”), any reimbursements or in-kind benefits provided under
the Agreement shall: (a) first be treated as “separation pay” exempt from Section 409A, including,
where applicable (i) the requirement that any reimbursement of medical expenses be provided only
during the applicable continuation period available under COBRA, and (ii) that the reimbursement or
payment of any other expenses be limited to expenses incurred by no later than the end of the
second calendar year following the year in which the Retirement Date occurs and that reimbursement
be made by no later than the end of the third calendar year following the year in which the
Retirement Date occurs; and (b) thereafter shall be made or provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any
reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the period of time specified in the Agreement, (ii)
the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during a calendar
year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in
any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made no later than
the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred, and (iv) the
right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another
benefit.
Signed as of this 14 day of December, 2009.
/s/ Xxx XxXxxxx
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/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
| CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC. | ||||
/s/ Xxx XxXxxxx
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By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |||
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