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Southside Bancshares enters split-dollar life insurance for CEO, director Bosworth to retire
SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC
- CEO Keith Donahoe receives $2.1M death benefit if employed at death, adjusted 5% annually.
- Post-employment death benefit equals 1.5x final base salary, vested at age 65 or other triggers.
- Director Michael J. Bosworth to retire at May 14, 2026 annual meeting per mandatory age policy.
- Board size reduced from 14 to 13 members effective as of the 2026 annual meeting.
- Split-dollar agreement includes annual gross-up bonus for CEO to cover taxes on imputed income.