Exhibit 10.2
ENFIELD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION
AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), by and among
ENFIELD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, a
federally-chartered financial institution (the
“Association”), and DAVID J. O’CONNOR
(“Executive”), is hereby amended and restated effective
as of November 12, 2008. References to the
“Company” herein shall mean NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES,
INC., a Maryland corporation and the Association’s
holding company.
W I T N E S S E T
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WHEREAS , the Executive is currently employed as the
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association pursuant
to an employment agreement between the Association and the
Executive entered into as of December 28, 2005 (the
“Original Agreement”);
WHEREAS , the Association desires to amend and restate
the Original Agreement in order to comply with the final
regulations issued under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) in April 2007;
and
WHEREAS , the Executive has agreed to such
changes.
NOW, THEREFORE
, in consideration of the mutual
covenants herein contained, and upon the other terms and conditions
hereinafter provided, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. Employment . Executive is employed
as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association.
Executive shall perform all duties and shall have all powers which
are commonly incident to the offices of President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Association or which, consistent with
those offices, are delegated to him by the Board of Directors of
the Association. During the term of this Agreement, Executive also
agrees to serve, if elected, as an officer and/or director of any
subsidiary of the Association and in such capacity carry out such
duties and responsibilities reasonably appropriate to that
office.
2. Location and Facilities
. The Executive will be
furnished with the working facilities and staff customary for
executive officers with the title and duties set forth in
Section 1 and as are necessary for him to perform his duties.
The location of such facilities and staff shall be at the principal
administrative offices of the Association, or at such other site or
sites customary for such offices.
3. Term .
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The term of this Agreement shall
be (i) the initial term, consisting of the period commencing
on the date of this Agreement (the “Effective Date”)
and ending on the third anniversary of the Effective Date, plus
(ii) any and all extensions of the initial term made pursuant
to this Section 3, provided, however, that all
changes
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intended to comply with Code
Section 409A shall be effective retroactively to
December 28, 2005; and provided further, that no retroactive
changes shall affect the compensation or benefits previously
provided to the Executive.
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b.
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Commencing on
the first year anniversary date of this Agreement, and continuing
on each anniversary thereafter, the disinterested members of the
boards of directors of the Association may extend the Agreement an
additional year such that the remaining term of the Agreement shall
be thirty-six (36) months, unless Executive elects not to
extend the term of this Agreement by giving written notice in
accordance with Section 19 of this Agreement. The Board of
Directors of the Association (the “Board”) will review
the Agreement and Executive’s performance annually for
purposes of determining whether to extend the Agreement and the
rationale and results thereof shall be included in the minutes of
the Board’s meeting. The Executive shall receive notice as
soon as possible after such review as to whether the Agreement is
to be extended.
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4. Base Compensation
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a.
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The Association
agrees to pay the Executive during the term of this Agreement a
base salary at the rate of $300,000 per year, payable in
accordance with customary payroll practices.
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b.
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The Board shall
review annually the rate of the Executive’s base salary based
upon factors they deem relevant, and may maintain or increase his
salary, provided that no such action shall reduce the rate of
salary below the rate in effect on the Effective Date.
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In the absence
of action by the Board, the Executive shall continue to receive
salary at the annual rate specified on the Effective Date or, if
another rate has been established under the provisions of this
Section 4, the rate last properly established by action of the
Board under the provisions of this Section 4.
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5. Bonuses .
The Executive shall be entitled to
participate in discretionary bonuses or other incentive
compensation programs that the Association may award from time to
time to senior management employees pursuant to bonus plans or
otherwise. Any bonuses or other payments made pursuant to this
Section 5 shall be paid promptly by the Association and in any
event no later than March 15 of the year immediately following
the end of the calendar year for which such amounts were
payable.
6. Benefit Plans
. The Executive shall be
entitled to participate in such life insurance, medical, dental,
pension, profit sharing, retirement and stock-based compensation
plans and other programs and arrangements as may be approved from
time to time by the Company and the Association for the benefit of
their employees.
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7. Vacation and Leave
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a.
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The Executive
shall be entitled to vacation and other leave in accordance with
policy for senior executives, or otherwise as approved by the
Board.
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b.
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In addition to
paid vacation and other leave, the Executive shall be entitled,
without loss of pay, to absent himself voluntarily from the
performance of his employment for such additional periods of time
and for such valid and legitimate reasons as the Board may in its
discretion determine. Further, the Board may grant to the Executive
a leave or leaves of absence, with or without pay, at such time or
times and upon such terms and conditions as the Board in its
discretion may determine.
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8. Expense Payments and
Reimbursements . The
Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable out-of-pocket
business expenses that he shall incur in connection with his
services under this Agreement upon substantiation of such expenses
in accordance with applicable policies of the Association. Such
reimbursements shall be paid promptly by the Association and in any
event not later than March 15 of the year immediately
following the end of the calendar year in which the Executive
incurred such expense.
9. Automobile
Allowance . During
the term of this Agreement, the Executive shall be entitled to an
automobile allowance on terms no less favorable that those in
effect immediately prior to the execution of this Agreement.
Executive shall comply with reasonable reporting and expense
limitations on the use of such automobile as may be established by
the Association from time to time, and the Association shall
annually include on Executive’s Form W-2 any amount of income
attributable to Executive’s personal use of such automobile.
Payments, if any, made under this Section 9 shall be paid
promptly by the Association and in any event not later than
March 15 of the year immediately following the end of the
calendar year in which the expense was incurred.
10. Loyalty and
Confidentiality .
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a.
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During the term
of this Agreement Executive: (i) shall devote all his time,
attention, skill, and efforts to the faithful performance of his
duties hereunder; provided, however, that from time to time,
Executive may serve on the boards of directors of, and hold any
other offices or positions in, companies or organizations which
will not present any conflict of interest with the Association or
any of their subsidiaries or affiliates, unfavorably affect the
performance of Executive’s duties pursuant to this Agreement,
or violate any applicable statute or regulation and (ii) shall
not engage in any business or activity contrary to the business
affairs or interests of the Association.
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b.
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Nothing
contained in this Agreement shall prevent or limit
Executive’s right to invest in the capital stock or other
securities of any business dissimilar from that of the Association,
or, solely as a passive, minority investor, in any
business.
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c.
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Executive
agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any and all information
concerning the operation or financial status of the Company and the
Association; the names or addresses of any of its borrowers,
depositors and other customers; any information concerning or
obtained from such customers; and any other information concerning
the Company and the Association to which he may be exposed during
the course of his employment. The Executive further agrees that,
unless required by law or specifically permitted by the Board in
writing, he will not disclose to any person or entity, either
during or subsequent to his employment, any of the above-mentioned
information which is not generally known to the public, nor shall
he employ such information in any way other than for the benefit of
the Company and the Association.
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11. Termination and
Termination Pay . Subject to Section 12 of this Agreement,
Executive’s employment under this Agreement may be terminated
in the following circumstances:
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Death . Executive’s employment under this
Agreement shall terminate upon his death during the term of this
Agreement, in which event Executive’s estate shall be
entitled to receive the compensation due to the Executive through
the last day of the calendar month in which his death
occurred.
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Retirement . This Agreement shall be terminated upon
Executive’s retirement under the retirement benefit plan or
plans in which he participates pursuant to Section 6 of this
Agreement or otherwise.
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i.
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The Board or
Executive may terminate Executive’s employment after having
determined Executive has a Disability. For these purposes, the
Executive shall be deemed to have a “Disability” in any
case in which it is determined that the Executive (a) is
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 last for a continuous period of
not less than 12 months; (b) by reason of any medically
determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to
result in death, or last for a continuous period of not less than
12 months, is receiving income replacement benefits for a period of
not less than three months under an accident and health plan
covering employees of the Bank; or (c) is totally disabled by
the Social Security Administration.
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ii.
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In the event of
such Disability, Executive’s obligation to perform services
under this Agreement will terminate. The Association will pay
Executive, as Disability pay, an amount equal to 100% of
Executive’s bi-weekly rate of base salary in effect as of the
date of his termination of employment due to Disability. Disability
payments will be made on a monthly basis and will commence on the
first day of the month following the effective date of
Executive’s termination of employment for Disability and end
on the earlier of: (A) the date he returns to full-time
employment at the Association in the same capacity as he was
employed prior to his termination for Disability; (B) his
death; or (C) upon attainment of age 65. Such payments shall
be reduced by the amount of any short- or long-term disability
benefits payable to the Executive under any other disability
programs sponsored by the Association. In addition, during any
period of Executive’s Disability, Executive and his
dependents shall, to the greatest extent possible, continue to be
covered under all benefit plans (including, without limitation,
non-taxable medical, dental and life insurance plans) of the
Association, in which Executive participated prior to his
Disability on the same terms as if Executive were actively employed
by the Association.
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d.
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Termination
for Cause .
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i.
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The Board may,
by written notice to the Executive in the form and manner specified
in this paragraph, terminate his employment at any time, for
“Cause”. The Executive shall have no right to receive
compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for
Cause. Termination for “Cause” shall mean termination
because of, in the good faith determination of the Board,
Executive’s:
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Breach of
fiduciary duty involving personal profit;
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(5)
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Intentional
failure to perform stated duties;
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(6)
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Willful
violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than traffic
violations or similar offenses) that reflects adversely on the
reputation of the Company and the Association, any felony
conviction, any violation of law involving moral turpitude or any
violation of a final cease-and-desist order; or
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Material breach
by Executive of any provision of this Agreement.
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ii.
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Executive shall not be deemed to have been
terminated for Cause by the Association unless there shall have
been delivered to Executive a copy of a resolution duly adopted at
a meeting of such Board where in the good faith opinion of the
Board, Executive was guilty of the conduct described above and
specifying the particulars thereof.
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e.
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Voluntary
Termination by Executive . In addition to his other rights to terminate
under this Agreement, Executive may voluntarily terminate
employment during the term of this Agreement upon at least sixty
(60) days prior written notice to the Boards, in which case
Executive shall receive only his compensation, vested rights and
employee benefits up to the date of his termination.
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f.
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Without
Cause or With Good Reason .
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In addition to
termination pursuant to Sections 11(a) through 11(e) the Boards,
may, by written notice to Executive, immediately terminate his
employment at any time for a reason other than Cause (a termination
“Without Cause”) and Executive may, by written notice
to the Board, immediately terminate this Agreement at any time for
“Good Reason” as defined below.
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ii.
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Subject to
Section 12 of this Agreement, in the event of termination
under this Section 11(f), Executive shall be entitled to
receive an amount equal to (i) his base salary for the
remaining term of the Agreement, and (ii) the value of the
benefits he would have received during the remaining term of the
Agreement under any retirement programs (whether tax-qualified or
non-qualified) in which Executive participated prior to his
termination (with the amount of the benefits determined by
reference to the benefits received by the Executive or accrued on
his behalf under such programs during the twelve (12) months
preceding his termination), payable as a single cash lump sum
distribution within ten (10) calendar days following such
termination. In addition, the Executive shall continue to
participate in any benefit plans of the Association that provide
life insurance and non-taxable medical and dental insurance, or
similar coverage upon terms no less favorable than the most
favorable terms provided to senior executives of the Association
during such period. In the event that the Association is unable to
provide such coverage by reason of Executive no longer being an
employee, the Association shall pay the Executive the value of such
benefits in a single cash lump sum distribution within ten
(10) calendar days following his termination.
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“Good
Reason” shall exist if, without Executive’s express
written consent, the Association materially breach any of their
respective obligations under this Agreement. Without limitation,
such a material breach shall be deemed to occur upon any of the
following:
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(1)
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A material
reduction in Executive’s responsibilities or authority in
connection with his employment with the Association;
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(2)
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Assignment to
Executive of duties of a non-executive nature or duties for which
he is not reasonably equipped by his skills and
experience;
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Failure of the
Executive to be nominated or re-nominated to the Board
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A material
reduction in Executive’s salary or benefits contrary to the
terms of this Agreement, or, following a Change in Control as
defined in Section 12 of this Agreement, any reduction in
salary or material reduction in benefits below the amounts to which
he was entitled prior to th
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