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Unity Bancorp enters new change-in-control agreement with Chief Lending Officer Donovan
UNITY BANCORP INC /NJ/
- Agreement dated Aug 5, 2024 supersedes prior May 2023 CIC agreement for James Donovan, First SVP and Chief Lending Officer.
- Severance: 12 months base salary plus prior year cash bonus/commission if terminated within 12 months of a change in control.
- Also triggered by a significant acquisition where Unity issues ≥35% voting shares; similar severance and benefit continuation for 12 months.
- Unvested stock options and awards accelerate vesting upon change in control or termination after significant acquisition.
- Payments subject to 280G cap (2.99x base amount); executive must sign release to receive benefits.