COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
EXHIBIT 10.1
COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
ARTICLE 1
PURPOSE
1.1. GENERAL. The purpose of the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan") is to promote the success, and enhance the value, of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company"), by linking the personal interests of employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company or any Affiliate (as defined below) to those of Company shareholders and by providing such persons with an incentive for outstanding performance. The Plan is further intended to provide flexibility to the Company in its ability to motivate, attract and retain the services of employees, officers, directors and consultants upon whose judgment, interest, and special effort the successful conduct of the Company's operation is largely dependent.
ARTICLE 2
DEFINITIONS
(l) "Deferred Stock Unit" means a right granted to a Participant under A1ticle 8 to receive Shares (or the equivalent value in cash or other property if the Committee so provides) at a future time as determined by the Committee, or as determined by the Participant within guidelines established by the Committee in the case of voluntary deferral elections.
(x) "Nonstatutory Stock Option" means an Option that is not an Incentive Stock
(aa) "Parent" means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity which owns or beneficially owns a majority of the outstanding voting stock or voting power of the Company. Notwithstanding the above, with respect to an Incentive Stock Option, Parent shall have the meaning set forth in Section 424(e) of the Code.
(bb) "Participant" means an Eligible Participant who has been granted an Award under the Plan; provided that in the case of the death of a Pa1ticipant, the term "Participant" refers to a beneficiary designated pursuant to Section 12.5 or the legal guardian or other legal representative acting in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of the Participant under applicable state law and court supervision.
(cc) “Performance Award” means any award granted under the plan pursuant to Article 9.
(dd) "Person" means any individual, entity or group, within the meaning of Section 3(a)(9) of the 1934 Act and as used in Section I3(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the 1934 Act.
(ee) "Plan" means the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time.
(ff) "Public Offering" means a public offering of any class or series of the Company's equity securities pursuant to a registration statement filed by the Company under the 1933 Act.
(gg) "Restricted Stock" means Stock granted to a Participant under Article 8 that is subject to ce1tain restrictions and to risk of forfeiture.
(hh) "Restricted Stock Unit" means the right granted to a Participant under Article 8 to receive shares of Stock (or the equivalent value in cash or other prope1ty if the Committee so provides) in the future, which right is subject to certain restrictions and to risk of forfeiture.
(ii) "Shares" means shares of the Company's Stock. If there has been an adjustment or substitution with respect to the Shares (whether or not pursuant to Article 13), the term "Shares" shall also include any shares of stock or other securities that are substituted for Shares or into which Shares are adjusted.
(jj) "Stock" means the $1.00 par value common stock of the Company and such other securities of the Company as may be substituted for Stock pursuant to Article 13.
(kk) "Stock Appreciation Right" or "SAR" means a right granted to a Participant under Article 7 to receive a payment equal to the difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share as of the date of exercise of the SAR over the base price of the SAR, all as determined pursuant to Article 7.
(mm) "I 933 Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time.
(nn) "1934 Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of I 934, as amended from time to time.
3. l. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Plan will become effective on the date that it is adopted by the Board (the "Effective Date"). However, the Plan shall be submitted to the Company's shareholders for approval within twelve (12) months of the Board's approval thereof. No Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan may be exercised prior to approval of the Plan by the shareholders and if the shareholders fail to approve the Plan within twelve (12) months of the Board's approval thereof, any Incentive Stock Options previously granted hereunder shall be automatically converted to Nonstatutory Stock Options without any further act by the Company or the Participant.
3.2. TERM OF PLAN. Unless earlier terminated as provided herein, the Plan shall continue in effect until the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date or, if the shareholders approve an amendment to the Plan that increases the number of Shares subject to the Plan, the tenth anniversary of the date of such approval. The termination of the Plan on such date shall not affect the validity of any Award outstanding on the date of termination, which shall continue to be governed by the applicable terms and conditions of the Plan.
administering the Plan, the Committee may from time to time adopt rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures for carrying out the provisions and purposes of the Plan and make such other determinations, not inconsistent with the Plan, as the Committee may deem appropriate. The Committee may correct any defect, supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan or in any Award in the manner and to the extent it deems necessary to carry out the intent of the Plan. The Committee's interpretation of the Plan, any Awards granted under the Plan, any Award Certificate and all decisions and determinations by the Committee with respect to the Plan are final, binding, and conclusive on all parties and shall be given the maximum deference permitted by applicable law. Each member of the Committee is entitled to, in good faith, rely or act upon any report or other information furnished to that member by any officer or other employee of the Company or any Affiliate, the Company's or an Affiliate's independent certified public accountants, Company counsel or any executive compensation consultant or other professional retained by the Company or the Committee to assist in the administration of the Plan. No member of the Committee will be liable for any good faith determination, act or omission in connection with the Plan or any Award.
(ii) to determine the number of such Awards to be received by any such Participants. The acts of such delegates shall be treated hereunder as acts of the Board and such delegates shall report regularly to the Board and the Committee regarding the delegated duties and responsibilities and any Awards so granted.
SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN
ARTICLE 7
STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
ARTICLE 8
RESTRICTED STOCK, RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AND DEFERRED STOCK UNITS
STOCK UNITS. The Committee is authorized to make Awards of Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units or Deferred Stock Units to Patiicipants in such amounts and subject to such terms and conditions as may be selected by the Committee. An Award of Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units or Deferred Stock Units shall be evidenced by an Award Certificate setting forth the terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable to the Award.
right to receive dividends on the Restricted Stock). These restrictions may lapse separately or in combination at such times, under such circumstances, in such installments, upon the satisfaction of performance goals or otherwise, as the Committee determines at the time of the grant of the Award or thereafter. Except as otherwise provided in an Award Certificate or any special Plan document governing an Award, a Participant shall have none of the rights of a shareholder with respect to Restricted Stock Units or Deferred Stock Units until such time as Shares of Stock are paid in settlement of such Awards.
8.3 DIVIDENDS ON RESTRICTED STOCK. In the case of Restricted Stock, the Committee may provide that ordinary cash dividends declared on the Shares before they are vested (i) will be forfeited; (ii) will be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Shares or otherwise reinvested (subject to Share availability under Section 5.1 hereof and subject to the same vesting provisions as provided for the host Award); (iii) will be credited by the Company to an account for the Participant and accumulated without interest until the date upon which the host Award becomes vested, and any dividends accrued with respect to forfeited Restricted Stock will be reconveyed to the Company without fmther consideration or any act or action by the Participant; or (iv) will be paid or distributed to the Participant as accrued (in which case, such dividends must be paid or distributed no later than the 15th day of the 3,d month following the later of (A) the calendar year in which the corresponding dividends were paid to shareholders, or (B) the first calendar year in which the Participant's right to such dividends is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture). Unless otherwise provided by the Committee or in the Award Certificate, dividends accrued on Shares of Restricted Stock before they are vested shall be credited by the Company to an account for the Participant and accumulated without interest until the date upon which the host Award becomes vested, and any dividends accrued with respect to forfeited Restricted Stock will be reconveyed to the Company without further consideration or any act or action by the Participant.
ARTICLE 10
DIVIDEND EQUIVALENTS
I 0.1. GRANT OF DIVIDEND EQUIVALENTS. The Committee is authorized to grant Dividend Equivalents with respect to Full-Value Awards granted hereunder, subject to such terms and conditions as may be selected by the Committee. Dividend Equivalents shall entitle the Pmticipant to receive payments equal to ordinary cash dividends or distributions with respect to all or a portion of the number of Shares subject to a Full-Value Award, as determined by the Committee. The Committee may provide that Dividend Equivalents (i) will be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Shares or otherwise reinvested, which shall be subject to the same vesting provisions as provided for the host Award; (ii) will be credited by the Company to an account for the Participant and accumulated without interest until the date upon which the host Award becomes vested, and any Dividend Equivalents accrued with respect to forfeited Awards will be reconveyed to the Company without fmther consideration or any act or action by the Participant; or (iii) will be paid or distributed to the Participant as accrued (in which case, such Dividend Equivalents must be paid or distributed no later than the I 5th day of the 3"' month following the later of (A) the calendar year in which the corresponding dividends were paid to shareholders, or (B) the first calendar year in which the Participant's right to such Dividends Equivalents is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture). Unless otherwise provided by the Committee or in the Award Certificate, Dividend Equivalents accrued on Full-Value Awards before they are vested shall be credited by the Company to an account
for the Participant and accumulated without interest until the date upon which the host Award becomes vested, and any Dividend Equivalents accrued with respect to forfeited Awards will be reconveyed to the Company without fmther consideration or any act or action by the Participant.
ARTICLE 11
STOCK OR OTHER STOCK-BASED AWARDS
I I. I. GRANT OF STOCK OR OTHER STOCK-BASED AWARDS. The Committee is
authorized, subject to limitations under applicable law, to grant to Participants such other Awards that are payable in, valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on or related to Shares, as deemed by the Committee to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan, including without limitation Shares awarded purely as a "bonus" and not subject to any restrictions or conditions, convertible or exchangeable debt securities, other rights convertible or exchangeable into Shares, and Awards valued by reference to book value of Shares or the value of securities of or the performance of specified Parents or Subsidiaries. The Committee shall determine the terms and conditions of such Awards.
ARTICLE 12
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO AWARDS
ARTICLE 13
CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
ARTICLE 14
AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION
14.l. AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION. The Board or the
Committee may, at any time and from time to time, amend, modify or terminate the Plan without shareholder approval; provided, however, that if an amendment to the Plan would, in the reasonable opinion of the Board or the Committee, constitute a material change requiring shareholder approval under applicable laws, policies or regulations, then such amendment shall be subject to shareholder approval; and provided, further, that the Board or Committee may condition any other amendment or modification on the approval of shareholders of the Company for any reason.
provided, however:
ARTICLE 15 GENERAL PROVISIONS
unless and until Shares are in fact issued to such person in connection with such Award.
The foregoing is hereby acknowledged as being the Coastal South Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan as adopted by the Board on July 26, 2017 and by the shareholders on August 28, 2017.
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/s/ Stephen R. Stone |
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By: Stephen R. Stone |
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Its: Chief Executive Officer |
AMENDMENT TO THE COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
This Amendment to the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), was adopted by the Board of Directors of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") effective as of July 25, 2018 (the "Effective Date").
I. The Plan is hereby amended, effective as of the Effective Date, by deleting Section 5.1 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"5. l. NUMBER OF SHARES. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections
5.2 and Section 13.1, the aggregate number of Shares reserved and available for issuance pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall be 6,350,999. The maximum number of Shares that may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan shall be 6,274,499."
2. Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms of the Plan shall be and remain unchanged and the Plan as amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Stephen R. Stone |
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By: Stephen R. Stone |
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Its: Chief Executive Officer |
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
This Amendment to the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), was adopted by the Board of Directors of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") effective as of January 30, 2020 (the "Effective Date").
I. The Plan is hereby amended, effective as of the Effective Date, by deleting Section 5.1 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"5.1. NUMBER OF SHARES. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections
5.2 and Section 13.1, the aggregate number of Shares reserved and available for issuance pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall be 854,943. The maximum number of Shares that may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan shall be 854,943."
2. Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms of the Plan shall be and remain unchanged and the Plan as amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Stephen R. Stone |
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By: Stephen R. Stone |
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Its: Chief Executive Officer |
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
This Amendment to the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), was adopted by the Board of Directors of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") effective as of October 28, 2021 (the "Effective Date").
1. The Plan is hereby amended, effective as of the Effective Date, by deleting Section 5.1 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"5.1. NUMBER OF SHARES. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections
5.2 and Section 13.1, the aggregate number of Shares reserved and available for issuance pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall be 911,908. The maximum number of Shares that may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan shall be 911,908."
2. Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms of the Plan shall be and remain unchanged and the Plan as amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Stephen R. Stone |
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By: Stephen R. Stone |
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Its: Chief Executive Officer |
AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
This Amendment to the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), was adopted by the Board of Directors of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") effective as of October 27, 2022 (the "Effective Date").
I. The Plan is hereby amended, effective as of the Effective Date, by deleting Section 5.1 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"5.1. NUMBER OF SHARES. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections
5.2 and Section 13.1, the aggregate number of Shares reserved and available for issuance pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall be 945,350. The maximum number of Shares that may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan shall be 945,350."
2. Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms of the Plan shall be and remain unchanged and the Plan as amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Stephen R. Stone |
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By: Stephen R. Stone |
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Its: Chief Executive Officer |
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
This Amendment to the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), was adopted by the Board of Directors of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") effective as of April 27, 2023 (the "Effective Date").
I. The Plan is hereby amended, effective as of the Effective Date, by deleting Section 5.1 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"5.1. NUMBER OF SHARES. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections
5.2 and Section 13.1, the aggregate number of Shares reserved and available for issuance pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall be 1,000,720. The maximum number of Shares that may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan shall be 1,000,720."
2. Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms of the Plan shall be and remain unchanged and the Plan as amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Stephen R. Stone |
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By: Stephen R. Stone |
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Its: Chief Executive Officer |
AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
This Amendment to the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), was adopted by the Board of Directors of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") effective as of January 26, 2024 (the "Effective Date").
I. The Plan is hereby amended, effective as of the Effective Date, by deleting Section 5.1 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"5.1. NUMBER OF SHARES. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections
5.2 and Section 13.1, the aggregate number of Shares reserved and available for issuance pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall be 1,070,864. The maximum number of Shares that may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan shall be 1,070,864."
2. Except as expressly amended hereby, the terms of the Plan shall be and remain unchanged and the Plan as amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Stephen R. Stone |
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By: Stephen R. Stone |
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Its: Chief Executive Officer |
AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.
2017 INCENTIVE PLAN
This Amendment to the CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), was adopted by the Board of Directors of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) effective as of November 19, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).
“5.1. NUMBER OF SHARES. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections
5.2 and Section 13.1, the aggregate number of Shares reserved and available for issuance pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall be 1,106,500. The maximum number of Shares that may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan shall be 1,106,500.”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Stephen R. Stone |
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By: Stephen R. Stone |
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Its: Chief Executive Officer |