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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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14 North Main Street P.O. Box 64197
Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
April 19, 2011
TO THE HOLDERS OF COMMON STOCK:
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania will be held on
Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at 10:45 a.m., in the Univest Building, 14 North Main Street, Souderton,
Pennsylvania.
Univests Board of Directors recommends a vote:
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FOR the election of four Class III Directors each for a three-year term expiring in
2014 and until their successors are elected and qualified. |
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FOR the election of three Alternate Directors each for a one-year term expiring in 2012
and until their successors are elected and qualified. |
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FOR the ratification of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm
for 2011. |
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FOR the approval of the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in
this Proxy Statement. |
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FOR the approval of a 3-YEAR frequency with which executive compensation will be
subject to a shareholder advisory vote. |
Other business, of which none is anticipated, as may properly come before the meeting or any
postponements or adjournments thereof will be transacted.
The close of business on February 24, 2011, has been fixed by the Board of Directors as the
record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the annual
meeting.
The accompanying proxy statement forms a part of this notice.
SEPARATE PROXY CARDS ARE ENCLOSED TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ALL THEIR SHARES
OF THE CORPORATIONS COMMON STOCK. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EACH SHAREHOLDER EXERCISE HIS/HER RIGHT TO
VOTE. Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, please take a moment now to cast your vote
over the Internet or by telephone in accordance with the instructions set forth on the enclosed
proxy card, or alternatively, to complete, sign, and date the enclosed proxy card and return it in
the postage-paid envelope we have provided in order that your shares will be represented at the
meeting. If you attend the meeting, you may vote in person. If you need directions to attend the
annual meeting, you may contact the Secretary of Univest by telephone at 215-721-8397 or by e-mail
at TejklK@univest.net.
By Order of the Board of Directors
WILLIAM S. AICHELE
Chairman
KAREN E. TEJKL
Secretary
March 18, 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF
PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2011.
This Proxy Statement, the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a form of the Proxy Card and
the 2010 Annual Report to Shareholders (which is not a part of the proxy soliciting material) are
available at www.proxyvote.com.
PROXY STATEMENT
The accompanying proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors (Board) of Univest Corporation
of Pennsylvania, 14 North Main Street, P.O. Box 64197, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964, for use at
the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 19, 2011, and at any adjournment thereof.
Copies of this proxy statement and proxies to vote the Common Stock are being sent to the
shareholders on or about March 18, 2011. Any shareholder executing a proxy may revoke it at any
time by giving written notice to the Secretary of the Corporation before it is voted. Some of the
officers of the Corporation or employees of the Bank and other subsidiary companies or employees of
StockTrans, Inc., the Corporations transfer agent, may solicit proxies personally and by
telephone, if deemed necessary. The Corporation will bear the cost of solicitation and will
reimburse brokers or other persons holding shares of the Corporations voting stock in their names,
or in the names of their nominees, for reasonable expense in forwarding proxy cards and proxy
statements to beneficial owners of such stock.
The person named in the proxy will vote in accordance with the instructions of the shareholder
executing the proxy, or in the absence of any such instruction, for or against on each matter in
accordance with the recommendations of the Board set forth in the proxy.
Univests Board of Directors recommends a vote:
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FOR the election of four Class III Directors each for a three-year term expiring in
2014 and until their successors are elected and qualified. |
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FOR the election of three alternate Directors each for a one-year term expiring in 2012
and until their successors are elected and qualified. |
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FOR the ratification of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm
for 2011. |
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FOR the approval of the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in
this Proxy Statement. |
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FOR the approval of a 3-YEAR frequency with which executive compensation will be
subject to a shareholder advisory vote. |
The Board has fixed the close of business on February 24, 2011, as the record date for the
determination of shareholders entitled to notice and to vote at the Annual Meeting. As of February
24, 2011, there were 18,266,404 issued and 16,740,534 outstanding shares of Common Stock (exclusive
of 1,525,870 shares held as treasury stock which will not be voted).
Holders of record of the Corporations Common Stock on February 24, 2011 will be entitled to
one vote per share on all business of the meeting. The matters of business listed in this proxy
will be decided by majority vote of the shares represented at the meeting. Certain other matters,
of which none are anticipated to be voted upon at the meeting, may require super majority approval
as specified by the amended Articles of Incorporation. The presence in person or by proxy of the
holders of the majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock will constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business at the meeting. If you are the beneficial owner of shares held in the name
of a broker, trustee or other nominee and do not provide that broker, trustee or other nominee with
voting instructions, your shares may constitute broker non-votes. Generally, broker non-votes
occur on a matter when a broker is not permitted to vote on that matter without instructions from
the beneficial owner and instructions are not given. These matters include the election of
Directors and proposals regarding executive compensation. Broker non-votes for these proposals are
the equivalent to a vote against the proposal. It is very important that you give your broker
voting instructions. Abstentions also have the effect of a negative vote.
As of February 24, 2011, Univest National Bank and Trust Co. held 1,041,911 shares or 6.2% of
the Corporations outstanding Common Stock in various trust accounts in a fiduciary capacity in its
Trust Department. No one trust account has 5% or more of the Corporations Common Stock.
A copy of the Annual Report to Shareholders, including financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2010, was mailed on March 18, 2011 to each shareholder of record as of February 24,
2011. The Annual Report is not a part of the proxy soliciting material.
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SPECIAL CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this Proxy Statement and the documents that have been
incorporated herein by reference may contain forward-looking statements. When used or incorporated
by reference in disclosure documents, the words believe, anticipate, estimate, expect,
project, target, goal and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those set forth
below:
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Operating, legal and regulatory risks |
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Economic, political and competitive forces impacting various lines of business |
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The risk that our analysis of these risks and forces could be incorrect and/or that the
strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful |
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Volatility in interest rates |
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Other risks and uncertainties |
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated,
expected or projected. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the report.
Univest expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly release any updates or revisions to reflect
any change in Univests expectations with regard to any change in events, conditions or
circumstances on which any such statement is based.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
The person named in the accompanying proxy intends to vote to elect as Directors the nominees
listed below in each case, unless authority to vote for Directors is withheld in the proxy. The
Bylaws authorize the Board to fix the number of Directors to be elected from time-to-time. By
proper motion, it has established the number at four Class III Directors each to be elected for a
three-year term expiring in 2014 and a pool of three Alternate Directors each to be elected for a
one-year term expiring in 2012.
The Nominating Committee has recommended the slate of nominees listed below for election as
Class III Directors and Alternate Directors. Management is informed that all the nominees are
willing to serve as directors, but if any of them should decline or be unable to serve, the persons
named in the proxy will vote for the election of such other person or persons as may be designated
by the Board, unless the Board reduces the number of directors in accordance with the Corporations
Bylaws.
The following information, as of February 24, 2011, is provided with respect to the nominees for election to the Board.
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Class III (each to be elected for a three-year term expiring 2014):* |
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Marvin A. Anders
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Retired Chairman of the Corporation and the Bank
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R. Lee Delp
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Principal, R. L. Delp & Company (Business Consulting)
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H. Ray Mininger
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Vice President/Secretary, H. Mininger & Son, Inc. (General Contractor)
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P. Gregory Shelly
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President, Shelly Enterprises, Inc. (Building Materials)
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1985 |
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Alternate Directors (each to be elected for a one-year term expiring 2012):* |
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Douglas C. Clemens
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President, Clemens Food Group
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K. Leon Moyer
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Vice Chairman of the Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank
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Margaret K. Zook
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Retired Executive Director, Souderton Mennonite Homes (Retirement Community)
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The following Directors are not subject to election now as they were elected in
prior years for terms expiring in future years.
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Class I (each continuing for a three-year term expiring 2012): |
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William S. Aichele
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Chairman, President and CEO of the Corporation and Chairman of the Bank
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H. Paul Lewis
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Retired Executive Vice President of
the Bank;
Vice President/Sales Agent, Bucks County Commercial Realty, Inc.
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Mark A. Schlosser
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Secretary/Treasurer, Schlosser Steel, Inc.
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2005 |
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Class II (each continuing for a three-year term expiring 2013): |
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Charles H. Hoeflich
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Chairman Emeritus of the Corporation
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William G. Morral, CPA
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Financial Consultant; Former CFO, Moyer Packing Company
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2002 |
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All nominees are now directors or alternate directors respectively. |
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Dates indicate initial year as a director or alternate director of Univest or the Bank. |
The following information, as of February 24, 2011, is provided with respect to the Named Executive
Officers of the Corporation not serving as a Director or Alternate Director of the Board.
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Duane J. Brobst
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Executive Vice President
and Chief Risk Officer
of the Corporation and
the Bank; (Has been
employed by the
Corporation for the past
sixteen years, most
recently as Chief Credit
Officer prior to this
position)
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Kenneth D. Hochstetler
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Senior Executive Vice
President of the
Corporation and the
Bank; President of
Univest Investments; and
President of Univest
Insurance
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Jeffrey M. Schweitzer
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Senior Executive Vice
President and Chief
Financial Officer of the
Corporation and the Bank
(Prior to joining the
Corporation in 2007, was
employed for twelve
years at Ernst & Young,
LLP, most recently as
senior manager)
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Beneficial Ownership of Directors and Officers
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Marvin A. Anders (2) |
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112,048 |
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4,223 |
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R. Lee Delp (3) |
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Charles H. Hoeflich |
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217,377 |
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H. Paul Lewis |
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H. Ray Mininger (4) |
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31,089 |
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William G. Morral (5) |
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32,516 |
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K. Leon Moyer (6) |
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101,282 |
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Mark A. Schlosser (7) |
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18,276 |
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P. Gregory Shelly (8) |
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117,711 |
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Margaret K. Zook |
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1,128 |
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Jeffrey M. Schweitzer (9) |
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21,883 |
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Kenneth D. Hochstetler (10) |
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44,817 |
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Duane J. Brobst (11) |
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All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (15 persons) |
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The shares Beneficially owned may include shares owned by or for, among others, the spouse and/or minor children of the individuals
and any other relative who has the same home as such individual, as well as other shares as to which the individual has or shares
voting or investment power. Beneficial ownership may be disclaimed as to certain of the securities. No securities are pledged as
collateral or security. The table includes shares and options to purchase shares that will vest within 60 days of February 24, 2011. |
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Beneficially owns less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the Corporation. |
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Includes 9,623 shares in the Univest Deferred Salary Savings Plan in which Mr. Aichele has a pecuniary interest. He disclaims
beneficial ownership of these shares. Also included are 44,249 shares which may be acquired by the exercise of vested stock options. |
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Includes 36,297 shares owned by a member of Mr. Anders family. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. |
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Includes 11,107 shares owned by a member of Mr. Delps family. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. |
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Includes 9,665 shares over which Mr. Mininger shares voting and/or investment power and 985 shares owned by a member of his family.
He disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. |
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Includes 3,272 shares owned by members of Mr. Morrals family and 2,268 shares over which he shares voting and/or investment power.
He disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. |
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Includes 6,868 shares owned by members of Mr. Moyers family. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. Also included are
18,555 shares which may be acquired by the exercise of vested stock options. |
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Includes 17,433 shares over which Mr. Schlosser shares voting and/or investment power and 843 shares owned by a member of his family.
He disclaims beneficial interest of these shares. |
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Includes 40,037 shares owned by members of Mr. Shellys family. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. |
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Includes 2,000 shares which may be acquired by the exercise of vested stock options. |
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Includes 7,934 shares which may be acquired by the exercise of vested stock options. |
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Includes 7,250 shares which may be acquired by the exercise of vested stock options. |
Compliance with Section 16 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 16 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Corporations Directors and
Executive Officers, and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the
Corporations equity securities, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of
changes in ownership of Common Shares and other equity securities of the Corporation. Officers,
Directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the
Corporation with copies of all Section 16 (a) forms they file.
To the Corporations knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports
furnished to the Corporation and written representations that no other reports were required during
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, all Section 16 (a) reports by its Officers, Directors and
greater than ten percent beneficial owners were timely filed except reports filed by: Thomas K.
Leidy (who retired from his directorship on July 31, 2010) for the sales of: 2,494 shares of Common
Stock on February 16, 2010; 530 shares of Common Stock on February 17, 2010; and 5,000 shares of
Common Stock on February 18, 2010 all of which were inadvertently filed late.
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The Board, the Boards Committees and Their Functions
The Corporations Board met eleven (11) times during 2010. All of the Directors attended at
least 75% of the meetings of the Board and of the committees of which they were members except for
Mr. Hoeflich who attended 71%. All Directors are encouraged to attend the annual meeting of
Shareholders. In 2010, all Directors were present at the annual shareholders meeting and one
Alternate Director was absent. The Board has established a number of committees, including the
Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, each of
which is described below.
All shareholder correspondence to the Board may be sent to the Corporation and will be
forwarded to the appropriate Board member or committee chair. To contact any Board members or
committee chairs, please mail your correspondence to:
Univest Corporation
Attention (Board Members name)
Office of the Corporate Secretary
14 N. Main Street
P.O. Box 64197
Souderton, PA 18964
Board of Director Committees for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010
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William S. Aichele |
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Chairman |
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Marvin A. Anders |
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R. Lee Delp |
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Charles H. Hoeflich |
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H. Paul Lewis |
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H. Ray Mininger |
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William G. Morral |
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Mark A. Schlosser |
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P. Gregory Shelly |
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Director meets the independence requirements as defined in the listing standards of
the NASDAQ Stock Market and SEC regulations. |
Audit Committee
The Audit Committees responsibilities include: annual review of and recommendation to the
Board for the selection of the Corporations independent registered public accounting firm, review
with the internal auditors and independent registered public accounting firm the overall scope and
plans for the respective audits as well as the results of such audits, and review with management
and the internal auditors and independent registered public accounting firm the effectiveness of
accounting and financial controls, and interim and annual financial reports. All of the members of
the Audit Committee are independent as defined in the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market
and SEC regulations.
As of January 1, 2009, Marvin A. Anders was named Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Board
has determined that Mr. Anders meets the requirements adopted by the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the NASDAQ Stock Market for qualification as an audit committee financial expert.
Mr. Anders has past employment experience with the Corporation, from which he retired as Chairman
in 2004. Mr. Anders has served as a member of the Board since 1996. Mr. Anders extensive career
experience with the Corporation exceeded forty years and included active supervision of audit,
operations and trust, providing him with a high level of financial sophistication, as well as a
comprehensive knowledge of internal controls and audit committee functions. An audit committee
financial expert is defined as a person who has the following attributes: (i) an understanding of
generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements; (ii) the ability to assess the
general application of such principles in connection with the
accounting for estimates, accruals and reserves; (iii) experience preparing, auditing,
analyzing or evaluating financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of
accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can
reasonably be expected to be raised by the registrants financial statements, or experience
actively supervising one or more persons engaged in such activities; (iv) an understanding of
internal controls and procedures for financial reporting; and (v) an understanding of audit
committee functions.
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The identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such
person any duties, obligations or liability that are greater than those that are imposed on such
person as a member of the Audit Committee and the Board in the absence of such identification.
Moreover, the identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert for purposes of the
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission does not affect the duties, obligations or
liability of any other member of the Audit Committee or the Board. Additionally, a person who is
determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an expert for purposes of
Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.
The Board approved an updated Audit Committee Charter in January 2011. Also at the January
2011 meeting of the Audit Committee, the Committee re-approved the Audit and Non-Audit Services
Pre-Approval Policy. Copies of these documents may be found on the Corporations Web Site:
www.univest.net in the INVESTORS section under Governance Documents.
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee (Committee) met five (5) times in 2010. The Committee has reviewed and
discussed the audited consolidated financial statements of the Corporation for the year ended
December 31, 2010, with the Corporations management. The Committee has discussed with KPMG LLP
(KPMG), the Corporations independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2010, the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS)
No. 61 (Communication with Audit Committees) and SAS No. 99 (Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Audit)
The Committee has also received the written disclosures and the letter from KPMG required by
Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 (Independence Discussions with Audit Committees), as
adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the Committee has discussed the
independence of KPMG with that firm.
Based on the Committees review and discussions noted above, the Committee recommended to the
Board that the Corporations audited consolidated financial statements be included in the
Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, for filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Univest Audit Committee:
Marvin A. Anders, Chairman
William G. Morral, (In-Coming Chairman Effective January 1, 2011)
H. Paul Lewis
P. Gregory Shelly
Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The audit committee of our board has appointed KPMG LLP as our independent registered public
accounting firm for 2011. KPMG LLP was first engaged as our independent registered public
accounting firm in 2004 and has audited our financial statements for 2010. Ratification of the
appointment of KPMG LLP requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the
matter.
Although shareholder ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered
public accounting firm is not required by our bylaws or otherwise, our board has decided to afford
our shareholders the opportunity to express their opinions on the matter of our independent
registered public accounting firm. Even if the selection is ratified, the audit committee in its
discretion may select a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time if it
determines that such a change would be in the best interests of us and our shareholders. If our
shareholders do not ratify the appointment, the audit committee will take that fact into
consideration, together with such other facts as it deems relevant, in determining its next
selection of an independent registered public accounting firm.
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A representative from KPMG, as independent registered public accounting firm for the current
fiscal year, is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting and will have an opportunity to make a
statement if they so desire and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees
The following table presents fees for professional services rendered by KPMG for the
integrated audit, including an audit of the Corporations annual financial statements and internal
controls over financial reporting, and fees billed for other services rendered by KPMG:
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2010 |
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|
2009(4) |
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Audit Fees: Annual Report and Quarterly Reviews |
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$ |
455,813 |
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$ |
577,627 |
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Audit Fees: Issuance of Comfort Letters and Consents (1) |
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176,537 |
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Subtotal Audit Fees |
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455,813 |
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754,164 |
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Audit Related Fees (2) |
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84,200 |
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86,616 |
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Tax Fees (3) |
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86,507 |
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78,517 |
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Total Fees |
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$ |
626,520 |
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$ |
919,297 |
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(1) |
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100% of these fees were approved pursuant to the Audit Committees
pre-approval policy and procedures. |
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(2) |
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Includes audit of benefit plans, FOCUS report audit and student loan agreed
upon procedures; 100% of these fees were approved pursuant to the Audit Committees
pre-approval policy and procedures. |
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(3) |
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Includes preparation of federal and state tax returns and tax compliance
issues; 100% of these fees were approved pursuant to the Audit Committees
pre-approval policy and procedures. |
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(4) |
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Prior period information has been restated to include fees billed and paid
after the preparation of the 2010 Proxy Statement. |
EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The principal objective of the Corporation is to maximize shareholder value through the
development and enhancement of the Corporations business operations. To further that objective,
the Corporations executive compensation program is designed to:
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Attract and retain employees in leadership positions in the Corporation by
recognizing the importance of these individuals in carrying out the Corporations
Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision Statement: To be the best integrated
financial solutions provider in the market. These key statements are critical in
keeping us focused on our short-term and long-term goals for the success of the
Corporation. |
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Support strategic performance objectives through the use of compensation
programs. The goal of the executive compensation program is to provide the executive
with a total compensation package competitive with the market and industry in which the
Corporation operates, and to promote the long-term goals, stability and performance of
the Corporation. By doing this, we will align the interests of management with those
of our shareholders. |
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Support the Corporations management development and succession plans. |
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Create a mutuality of interest between executive officers and shareholders
through compensation structures that share the rewards and risks of strategic
decision-making. |
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Require executives to acquire substantial levels of ownership of Corporation
stock in order to better align the executives interests with those of the
shareholders interests through a variety of plans. |
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Ensure, to the extent possible, that compensation has been and will continue to
be tax deductible. |
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An executives total compensation is composed of three primary components: base salary
compensation, annual incentive compensation, and long-term incentive compensation. Each component
is based on individual and group performance factors, which are measured objectively and
subjectively by the Compensation Committee. Although there are no formal guidelines with respect
to the amount of each named executive officers compensation that is in the form of base salary,
annual incentive compensation and long-term incentive compensation, in general the compensation
program results in the approximate following payouts:
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Long-Term |
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Annual Incentive |
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Incentive |
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Total |
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Base Salary |
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Compensation |
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Compensation |
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Compensation |
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CEO Corporation |
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50.0 |
% |
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25.0 |
% |
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25.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
CEO Bank |
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50.0 |
% |
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20.0 |
% |
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30.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
SEVP |
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50.0 |
% |
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20.0 |
% |
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30.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
EVP |
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65.0 |
% |
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15.0 |
% |
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20.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
As a result of the annual incentive paid for 2010 being below target, the actual payout of
total compensation for 2010, consisting of base salary, annual incentive compensation and long-term
incentive stock option and restricted stock grants, differed from the table above and was as
follows:
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Long-Term |
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Annual Incentive |
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Incentive |
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Total |
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Base Salary |
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Compensation |
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Compensation |
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Compensation |
|
CEO Corporation |
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55.2% |
|
22.6% |
|
22.2% |
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|
100.0 |
% |
CEO Bank |
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55.4% |
|
18.1% |
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26.5% |
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100.0 |
% |
SEVP |
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56.3% |
|
16.2% |
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27.5% |
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100.0 |
% |
EVP |
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62.3% - 69.8% |
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9.4% - 14.3% |
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15.9% - 25.0% |
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100.0 |
% |
Payouts under the Annual Incentive Compensation plan are generally made in cash, although they
may be made in stock, and long-term incentive compensation awards are normally in the form of
restricted stock and/or stock options.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
BASE SALARY COMPENSATION
The Compensation Committees approach is to offer competitive salaries in comparison with
market practices. The Committee annually examines market compensation levels and trends observed in
the labor market. For its purposes, the Compensation Committee has defined the labor markets as the
pool of executives who are currently employed in similar positions in companies with similar asset
size, with special emphasis placed on salaries paid by companies that constitute the banking
industry. Market information is used as a frame of reference for annual salary adjustments and
starting salaries.
The Compensation Committee makes salary decisions in a structured annual review. The
Compensation Committee considers decision-making responsibilities, experience, work performance and
achievement of key goals, and team-building skills of each position as the most important
measurement factors in its annual reviews. To help quantify these measures, the committee has
enlisted the assistance of independent compensation consultants. Base salaries are determined by
considering the experience and responsibilities of the individual executive officer with a target
of paying at the median (50%) level of our peer group adjusted for overall performance of the
individual executive. Base salaries are adjusted annually and are in effect for the period January
1 through December 31.
During 2010, the Corporation engaged Mosteller & Associates to accumulate comparative data on
the Corporations peer group which the Compensation Committee utilized in adjusting the base salary
of its executive group. The Corporations peer group, twenty-two (22) institutions of similar
asset size and regional location, consists of: Beneficial Mutual Bancorp, Inc.; Independent Bank
Corp.; S&T Bancorp, Inc.; WSFS Financial Corporation; Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.; Tompkins
Financial Corporation; Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.; Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.; Smithtown Bancorp,
Inc.; Metro Bancorp, Inc.; First Defiance Financial Corp.; OceanFirst Financial Corp.; Peoples
Bancorp, Inc.; ESB Financial Corporation; Parkvale Financial Corporation; Arrow Financial Corp.;
First United Corporation; Tower Bancorp, Inc.; Alliance Financial Corp.; VIST Financial Corp.; Bryn
Mawr Bank Corporation; and Orrstown Financial Services, Inc.
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In January 2010, the Compensation Committee met and reviewed the performance of the named
executive officers with the Chief Executive Officer and determined that there would be no increases
to base salaries for the named executive officers for 2010. The Committee met in executive
session, without the Chief Executive Officer present, to discuss the individual performance of the
CEO.
In November 2010, the Compensation Committee met and reviewed the performance of the named
executive officers with the Chief Executive Officer to determine increases in base salary
compensation for 2011. The Committee also met in executive session without the Chief Executive
Officer present, to discuss the individual performance of the CEO. Increases in base salary
compensation for 2011 were based on individual performance, increased responsibilities of certain
named executive officers and the selected peer group compensation review along with market
analysis, which provides a broader view of compensation practices than the more limited peer group
represented by the proxy study performed by the Corporations independent compensation consultants.
Below outlines the increases in base salary compensation for 2011 approved by the Compensation
Committee:
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Executive |
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2010 Base Salary |
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2011 Base Salary |
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% Increase |
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William S. Aichele |
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$ |
450,000 |
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$ |
460,000 |
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2.22 |
% |
K. Leon Moyer |
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$ |
293,000 |
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$ |
300,000 |
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2.39 |
% |
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
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$ |
220,000 |
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$ |
245,000 |
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11.36 |
% |
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
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$ |
185,000 |
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$ |
229,000 |
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23.78 |
% |
Duane J. Brobst |
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$ |
176,000 |
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$ |
180,000 |
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2.27 |
% |
The increase in Mr. Hochstetlers base salary is due to merit and also to Mr. Hochstetlers
assuming responsibility for consumer banking operations of the Corporation in addition to his
continued oversight of the Insurance, Investments and Wealth Management and Trust operations. The
increase in Mr. Schweitzers base salary is due to merit, Mr. Schweitzers promotion to Senior
Executive Vice President of the Corporation, along with Mr. Schweitzers assuming responsibility
for the Corporations Mortgage Banking and Leasing Operations in addition to his continued
oversight of the Corporations finance and accounting, treasury, operations and property management
functions.
Compensation for Group Life Insurance premiums, hospitalization and medical plans, and other
personal benefits are provided to all full-time employees and part-time employees averaging a
certain number of hours and do not discriminate in favor of officers of the Corporation or its
subsidiaries.
ANNUAL INCENTIVES
Univest established a non-equity annual incentive plan to reward executive officers for
accomplishing annual financial objectives. The weighted financial measures and related targets for
the plan are set in the preceding fiscal year by the Compensation Committee. The annual incentive
program consists primarily of cash bonuses paid for: 1) individual performance to reinforce the
critical focus of our executive officers on certain annual objectives that have significant impact
on our long-term performance strategy; and 2) meeting annual Corporation performance goals (annual
net income, efficiency ratio, return on average assets, return on average equity or other annual
performance targets as set by the Compensation Committee). An executive may receive up to 50% of
their annual incentive bonus in shares of the Corporations stock which the Corporation will match
with a restricted stock grant. The restricted stock grant will vest ratably over a five-year
period. The purpose of this deferral option is to further align the executives interests with
those of the shareholders, promote retention and keep the executive focused on the long-term
viability, performance and stability of the Corporation.
For the year-ended December 31, 2010, based on the projected performance goals, the Threshold
was set at a 40% payout, the Target was established at a 100% payout and Optimum was established at
a 150% payout; if the projected performance goals are less than the established threshold amounts,
there is no payout. Understanding that actual results will not equal the Target, Threshold or
Optimum goals exactly, the payout under the Annual Incentive Compensation plan will be interpolated
based on actual results compared to Threshold, Target and Optimum. Performance above Optimum will
be interpolated using one-half the rate of increase used for Target to Optimum. The Annual
Incentive Compensation plan provides for laddered payouts based on actual results compared to
Target and by Officer Category as detailed in the table below. Category 1 is the CEO of the
Corporation, Category 2 is the CEO of the Bank, Category 3 is any Senior Executive Vice President
of the Corporation or Bank and Category 4 is any Executive Vice President of the Corporation or
Bank.
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Threshold |
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Target |
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Optimum |
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Category 1 |
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20.0 |
% |
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50.0 |
% |
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75.0 |
% |
Category 2 |
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16.0 |
% |
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40.0 |
% |
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60.0 |
% |
Category 3 |
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14.0 |
% |
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35.0 |
% |
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52.5 |
% |
Category 4 |
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10.0 |
% |
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25.0 |
% |
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37.5 |
% |
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Note: |
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Above percentages are a percent of year-to-date base salary. |
The payout under the Annual Incentive Compensation plan will occur during February of each
year for which a payout is made. The payout will be based 25% on the performance of the individual
and their contribution to the Corporation in the particular year and 75% on the achievement of
Corporation performance targets for the year. Each individual performance metric will have a None,
Threshold, Target and Optimum component.
The Corporate performance metrics which will be measured each have a 25% weighting and will
be:
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Net Income |
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Return on average assets |
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Return on average equity |
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Efficiency ratio |
Recognizing that unforeseen events in the economy could have an impact on yearly performance
of the Corporation, but still result in the Corporation, through focused and disciplined
management, exceeding the performance of its Select Peer Group, as determined by the Board of
Directors, which consists of ten high-performing financial institutions located within or close to
the Corporations market area, the Annual Incentive Compensation Plan also has a Peer Performance
Lever. The Compensation Committee has the discretion to pay out at the Threshold level, even if
the Corporations performance does not meet Threshold levels, if the Corporations performance
exceeds 50% of the Select Peer Group performance with respect to Return on Average Assets and
Return on Average Equity, blended. Additionally, the Compensation Committee has the discretion to
pay out at the Target level, even if the Corporations performance does not meet Target levels, if
the Corporations performance exceeds 80% of the Select Peer Group performance with respect to
Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Equity, blended. Finally, the Compensation
Committee has the discretion to not pay out the Annual Incentive Compensation if the Corporations
performance does not exceed 40% of the Select Peer Group performance with respect to Return on
Average Assets and Return on Average Equity, blended.
The financial targets set by the Compensation Committee for 2010 for the Annual Incentive
Compensation component of executive compensation were as follows:
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Performance Metric |
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Threshold |
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Target (Plan) |
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Optimum |
|
Net Income (000s) |
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$ |
15,376 |
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$ |
17,084 |
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$ |
20.501 |
|
Return on Average Assets |
|
|
0.71 |
% |
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|
0.79 |
% |
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|
0.95 |
% |
Return on Average Equity |
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|
5.57 |
% |
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|
6.19 |
% |
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|
7.43 |
% |
Efficiency Ratio |
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|
62.11 |
% |
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|
60.61 |
% |
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|
58.11 |
% |
In January 2011, the Compensation Committee reviewed the Corporations performance compared to
the targets established for 2010. Based on this review, it was determined that the Corporations
performance exceeded the Threshold level of the financial targets during 2010. Univest achieved
net income of $15.8 million, which was between the threshold and target levels; return on average
assets of 0.75%, which was between the threshold and target levels; return on average equity of
5.82%, which was between the threshold and target levels; and an efficiency ratio of 59.52%, which
was between the target and optimum levels. As a result, a cash bonus was paid to the executives of
the Corporation for 2010 which ranged between 54.56% and 81.84% of the targeted payout level
depending on individual performance.
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LONG-TERM INCENTIVES
Stock-Based Compensation
The long-term incentive program consists primarily of stock options and restricted stock
grants, which are granted based on the Corporations performance compared to its selected peers
with respect to certain financial measures. The purpose of the program is to align managements
interests with those of our shareholders, promote employee retention and also to ensure
managements focus on the long-term stability and performance of the Corporation. The
Corporations target is to pay out incentive compensation, both short-term and long-term, at the
median (50%) level of our peer group.
At the Annual Meeting in 2003, the shareholders approved the Univest 2003 Long-Term Incentive
Plan; at the Annual Meeting in 2008, the shareholders approved the Amended and Restated Univest
2003 Long-term Incentive Plan. The purpose of the plan is to enable employees of the Corporation
to: (i) own shares of stock in the Corporation, (ii) participate in the shareholder value which has
been created, (iii) have a mutuality of interest with other shareholders and (iv) enable the
Corporation to attract, retain and motivate key employees of particular merit. Participation in
the 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan is determined by the Compensation Committee. The plan authorizes
the Committee to grant both stock and/or cash-based awards through incentive and non-qualified
stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and/or long-term performance awards to
participants. With respect to these grants, 1,500,000 shares were set aside for these long-term
incentives. At the time of an award grant, the Committee will determine the type of award to be
made and the specific conditions upon which an award will be granted (i.e. term, vesting,
performance criteria, etc.).
Upon a change in control: any stock appreciation rights outstanding for at least six months
and any stock options awarded which have been held for at least six months shall become fully
vested and exercisable; restrictions applicable to any restricted stock award shall lapse and such
shares shall be deemed fully vested; the value of all outstanding stock options, stock appreciation
rights and restricted stock awards shall be cashed out on the basis of the fair market value; and
any outstanding long-term performance awards shall be vested and paid out based on the prorated
target results for the performance periods in question.
Long-term incentive compensation consists of a combination of stock options and
performance-based restricted stock. The granting of options is anticipated to occur annually, at
the discretion of the Compensation Committee, on January 31st and is not contingent on
the achievement of annual targets described under Annual Incentive Compensation. The number of
options to be granted each year will be determined by the Compensation Committee.
On January 31, 2011, the Compensation Committee approved the granting of stock options to the
following named executives:
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Executive |
|
Stock Options Granted |
|
William S. Aichele |
|
9,000 shares |
K. Leon Moyer |
|
7,000 shares |
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
|
4,500 shares |
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
|
4,500 shares |
Duane J. Brobst |
|
2,000 shares |
Performance-based restricted stock grants are anticipated to be granted each year on January
31st based on the Top Quintile performance as detailed in the chart below. The
performance-based restricted stock will vest on February 15th after three years of
performance (i.e. restricted stock granted on January 31, 2011 will vest on February 15, 2014)
based on the Corporations performance compared to its Select Peer Group with respect to three-year
average Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Equity, blended.
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Top Quintile |
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2nd Quintile |
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3rd Quintile |
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|
80% - 100% |
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|
60% - 80% |
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|
40% - 60% |
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Category 1 |
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|
7,500 |
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|
5,000 |
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|
2,500 |
|
Category 2 |
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|
5,625 |
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|
3,750 |
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|
1,875 |
|
Category 3 |
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|
3,750 |
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|
2,500 |
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|
1,250 |
|
Category 4 |
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|
2,250 |
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|
1,500 |
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|
750 |
|
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On January 31, 2011, the Compensation Committee approved the granting of performance based
restricted stock to the following named executives:
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|
Executive |
|
Shares of Restricted Stock Granted |
|
William S. Aichele |
|
7,500 shares |
K. Leon Moyer |
|
5,625 shares |
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
|
3,750 shares |
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
|
3,750 shares |
Duane J. Brobst |
|
2,250 shares |
Post-Retirement Plans
Univest provides a qualified pension plan to all employees hired prior to December 7, 2009,
and non-qualified pension plans for certain executive officers. The Defined Benefit Pension Plan
(DBPP) is a nondiscriminatory retirement plan which qualifies under the Internal Revenue Code. The
DBPP is a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan covering substantially all employees of
the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In order to be eligible for the DBPP, employees
must complete one year of service (defined as working more than 1,000 hours) and attain age 21. The
DBPP is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA.)
The DBPP is administered by a Pension Committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the
Corporation. The Pension Committee has appointed Univest National Bank and Trust Co., a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Corporation, as trustee of the DBPP. Employer contributions are based on
amounts required to be funded under the provisions of ERISA. No contributions are required or
permitted by the participants. Entrance into the DBPP was frozen to new entrants as of December 7,
2009.
On June 24, 2009, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation
resolved that effective December 31, 2009, the benefits under the DBPP, in its current form, would
be frozen and the current plan would be amended and converted to a cash balance plan under which
employees would continue to receive future benefits in accordance with the provisions of the cash
balance plan.
The normal retirement date is the first day of the month in which the participants 65th
birthday occurs and he/she has completed five years of credited service. Prior to December 31,
2009, the normal annual retirement benefit amount accrued as 1.5% of average earnings for each year
of credited service up to 20 years plus 0.5% of average earnings for each year of credited service
in excess of 20, plus 0.25% of average earnings in excess of the average Social Security wage base
for each year of credited service up to 35 years.
Benefits under the cash balance plan will be credited to the employees account based on the
following formula:
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|
Years of Service |
|
Annual Benefit Credited |
|
0 10 |
|
3% of salary |
11 20 |
|
5% of salary |
21 + |
|
7% of salary |
Additionally, annually the employees account will be credited with a guaranteed return of the
ten year Treasury note rate plus 1% not to exceed the 30 year Treasury note rate. In order to not
penalize long-term employees of the Corporation, for employees over the age of 55 with over 20
years of service on December 31, 2009, the annual retirement benefit is guaranteed to be the higher
of the benefit attributable to the formula under the DBBP or the new cash benefit account.
Each participant who has at least 10 years of service and who has attained age 55 may elect to
retire early within the 10-year period immediately prior to the participants normal retirement
age. These participants who elect and qualify for early retirement are considered fully vested by
the DBPP. Prior to the cash balance plan conversion, the early retirement benefit is based on
credited service and average earnings at early retirement date without reduction on the date when
the participants age plus years of service equal 85, but not before age 62 or after age 65.
Benefits are reduced from that retirement date by 1/15th per year for the first five years and
1/30th per year thereafter to age 55.
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Participants are not vested until they have completed five years of service, at which time
they become fully vested in the DBPP. Participants will not be vested until they have completed
three years of service, at which time they will become fully vested in the cash balance plan.
Participants may elect to receive pension benefits in the form of a joint and survivor annuity, a
life annuity, or a lump-sum payment.
A vested participant who dies before the annuity starting date and who has a surviving spouse
shall have the death benefit paid to the surviving spouse in the form of a pre-retirement survivor
annuity and may have the death benefit distributed to his/her beneficiaries within five years after
death.
While the Corporation has not expressed any intent to do so, the DBPP/cash balance plan may be
discontinued at any time, subject to the provisions of ERISA. In the event such discontinuance
results in termination of the DBPP/cash balance plan, the DBPP/cash balance plan provides that the
net assets of the plan shall be allocated among the participants in the order provided for in
ERISA. To the extent there are unfunded vested benefits other than benefits becoming vested by
virtue of termination of the DBPP/cash balance plan, ERISA provides that such benefits are payable
to participants by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) up to specified limitations.
Should the DBPP/cash balance plan terminate at some future time, its assets generally will not
be available on a pro rata basis to provide participants benefits. Whether a particular
participants accumulated plan benefits will be paid depends on both the priority of those benefits
and the level of benefits guaranteed by the PBGC at that time. Some benefits may be fully or
partially provided for by the then-existing assets and the PBGC guaranty while other benefits may
not be provided for at all.
The non-qualified plans include a Supplemental Retirement Plan and a Supplemental
Non-Qualified Pension Plan inclusive of a Medical Reimbursement Plan and Split-Dollar Life
Insurance. These non-qualified plans generally provide an additional retirement benefit paid to
the employee beginning at age 65 for a term between 10 and 15 years, plus death benefits. An
employee, upon attaining the age of 60, may elect early retirement and be entitled to receive this
benefit based upon the employees accrual balance as of the early retirement date.
The Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP) was established in 1994 for employees whose date of
hire was prior to January 1, 1994, were a current participant in the qualified pension plan for at
least five years and whose benefit under the qualified pension plan was affected by the changes
made to the Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(17) as enacted in the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1993. The SERP establishes a payment to the participant that equates to the
difference between: the payment amount of the qualified plan retirement benefit to which the
participant would have been entitled under the qualified plan if such benefit were computed subject
to Code Section 401(a)(17) as in effect prior to the effective date of the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1993; and the amount of the qualified plan retirement benefit actually
payable to the participant. Under a change in control, no termination of the SERP shall directly
or indirectly deprive any current or former participant or surviving spouse of all or any portion
of the SERP benefit which has commenced prior to the effective date of such change in control.
The Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan (SNQPP) was established in 1981 for employees who
have served for several years, with ability and distinction, in one of the primary policy-making
senior level positions at Univest, with the understanding that the future growth and continued
success of Univests business may well reflect the continued services to be rendered by these
employees and Univests desire to be reasonably assured that these employees will continue to serve
and realizing that if these employees would enter into competition with Univest, it would suffer
severe financial loss. The SNQPP was established prior to the existence of a 401K Deferred Savings
Plan, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the Long-Term Incentive Plans and therefore is not
actively offered to new participants. At the age of 65 years, covered employees will receive
annual payments equivalent to fifty percent of their annual salary at their retirement date,
adjusted annually thereafter by a percentage of the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Between the ages of 60 and 65, covered employees may choose early retirement and receive payments
under the SNQPP based on the employees accrual balance, adjusted annually thereafter by a
percentage of the change in the CPI. The benefit period is a maximum of fifteen years. Benefits
will continue to be paid to the employees beneficiary upon the employees death for the remainder
of the benefit period. Payments under the SNQPP are capped each year and adjusted annually by a
percentage of the change in the CPI. In 2010 the maximum benefit payable was $112,110. Upon a
change in control, the covered employee is entitled to a lump sum benefit equal to the present
value of the employees accrued balance using the ten-year Treasury yield. Upon a change in
control where Univest is not the surviving company, the SNQPP is not automatically terminated and
the obligations under the SNQPP become the obligations of the surviving company. The SNQPP
contains a non-compete clause under which payments will be forfeited by those covered retirees and
employees who compete with Univest.
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The SNQPP also includes a Medical Reimbursement Plan providing covered employees, who maintain
a medical insurance policy during retirement, reimbursements for uncovered medical expenses up to
$5,000 per annum during the benefit period.
During 2000, Univest purchased Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) to offset the funding needs of
future obligations under these non-qualified pension plans. The SNQPP includes a Split-Dollar
Agreement which provides the covered employees beneficiary a fixed dollar amount of the death
proceeds under the BOLI. The fixed dollar amounts payable range between $100,000 and $250,000.
Income tax regulations require the inclusion of nonqualified deferred compensation benefits as
wages for Social Security and Medicare tax purposes. The non-qualified plan benefits and vesting
provisions are reviewed annually, the covered employees Social Security and Medicare wages reflect
includable nonqualified deferred compensation, and appropriate taxes are withheld.
On an optional basis, all officers and employees who have attained the age of 18 and have
completed one month of continuous service may participate in the Deferred Salary Savings Plan
(DSSP). In the year 2010, participants could defer up to a maximum of $16,500 if under age 50 and
$22,000 if at least age 50 by December 31. After employees complete 6 months of service, the
Corporation or its subsidiaries will make a matching contribution of 50% of the first 6% of the
participants salary. All contributions are invested via a trust. The Corporations matching
contributions for 2010, 2009 and 2008, amounting to $588,235, $536,380 and $492,987, respectively,
are vested at 50% at the end of two years, 75% at the end of three years, and 100% at the end of
four years. Benefit payments normally are made in connection with a participants retirement. The
DSSP permits early withdrawal of the money under certain circumstances. Under current Internal
Revenue Service regulations, the amount contributed to the plan and the earnings on those
contributions are not subject to Federal income tax until they are withdrawn from the plan.
OTHER PERQUISITES
Certain named executive officers receive expense allowances, a car allowance and/or country
club membership dues. These perquisites are determined by the Compensation Committee under the
same methodologies for and in conjunction with base salary compensation. Univest also provides
certain named executive officers with personal tax preparation services; these services are
provided by a Certified Public Accounting firm other than Univests Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm, KPMG LLP.
FUTURE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION
The Committee will continue to reassess Univests executive compensation program in order to
ensure that it promotes the long-term objectives of Univest, encourages growth in shareholder
value, provides the opportunity for management investment in the Corporation, and attracts and
retains top-level executives who will manage strategically in 2011 and beyond.
TAX CONSIDERATIONS
Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) imposes a limitation on the deduction for certain
executive officers compensation unless certain requirements are met. The Corporation and the
Compensation Committee have carefully considered the impact of these tax laws and have taken
certain actions intended to preserve the Corporations tax deduction with respect to any affected
compensation.
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
For the year ended December 31, 2010, each non-employee Director or Alternate Director was
paid an annual retainer fee of $12,000. Additionally, the chair of the Audit Committee receives an
additional annual retainer fee of $5,000 and the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an
additional annual retainer fee of $2,500. Each non-employee Director receives a fee of $900 for
each Board Meeting of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania or Univest National Bank and Trust Co.
which he/she attends. Each Alternate Director receives a consultant fee of $900 for each Board
meeting of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania or Univest National Bank and Trust Co. which he/she
attends. Only one fee is paid to the Director or Alternate Director if these Boards meet on a
concurrent basis. Non-employee Directors or Alternate Directors who attend committee meetings of
the Board receive a fee ranging from $550 to $800 for each meeting attended.
The Corporation offers a Director Fee Deferral Plan under which the directors can voluntarily
contribute all or a portion of their director fees. These deferred fees accumulate value either
based on the Banks average cost of total time deposits and purchased funds or the Corporations
stock index, as elected by the director. The deferred fees remain the property of the Corporation
until it is contractually obligated to pay such fees to the director upon death or after the
directors termination in accordance with the directors irrevocable election.
Certain directors who were formerly employed by Univest continue to receive retirement
benefits under the qualified pension plan and nonqualified pension plans. Under the Univest 2003
Long-Term Incentive Plan, optionees may exercise their vested stock options up to two years after
their retirement date. Benefits under these retirement and stock-based compensation plans were
incentives for continued employment as executive officers for Univest and not compensation to such
individuals to serve as directors for Univest. None of these directors served in the capacity of a
principal or named executive officer during 2010. Therefore, these amounts are not reflected in
the Director Compensation table.
CONCLUSION
Through the programs described above, a significant portion of the Corporations executive
compensation is linked directly to individual and corporate performance and growth in shareholder
value. The Committee intends to continue the policy of linking executive compensation to individual
and corporate performance and growth in shareholder value, recognizing that the business cycle from
time to time may result in an imbalance for a particular period.
The following tables set forth for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008,
the compensation which the Corporation and its subsidiaries paid to its principal executive
officer, principal financial officer and three other named executive officers. These tables should
be read in conjunction with the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of this Proxy.
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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Change in |
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Pension Value |
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and Non- |
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Deferred |
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Option |
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Name and Principal Position |
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Bonus |
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Awards |
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Awards |
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Compensation |
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Earnings |
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Compensation |
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Total |
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(f) |
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(h) |
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William S. Aichele, |
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2010 |
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$ |
450,000 |
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-0- |
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283,724 |
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184,135 |
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163,781 |
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39,407 |
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1,121,047 |
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Chairman, President, and |
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2009 |
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450,000 |
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-0- |
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227,992 |
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-0- |
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362,285 |
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53,974 |
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1,094,251 |
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CEO of the Corporation and |
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2008 |
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430,000 |
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52,078 |
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112,501 |
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135,654 |
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45,062 |
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775,295 |
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Chairman of the Bank |
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K. Leon Moyer, |
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2010 |
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293,000 |
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-0- |
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163,354 |
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95,914 |
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120,721 |
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20,444 |
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693,433 |
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Vice Chairman of the |
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2009 |
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293,000 |
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-0- |
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157,190 |
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38,145 |
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340,401 |
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36,251 |
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864,987 |
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Corporation and President |
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2008 |
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271,300 |
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-0- |
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22,698 |
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56,794 |
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191,131 |
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34,578 |
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576,501 |
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and CEO of the Bank |
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Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, CPA, |
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2010 |
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220,000 |
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76,684 |
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45,011 |
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10,457 |
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352,152 |
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Senior Executive Vice President |
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2009 |
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220,000 |
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-0- |
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59,504 |
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11,417 |
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290,921 |
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and CFO of the Corporation and |
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2008 |
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200,000 |
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3,276 |
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26,163 |
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18,810 |
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248,249 |
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of the
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Kenneth D. Hochstetler, |
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2010 |
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185,000 |
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91,820 |
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52,990 |
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13,571 |
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344,359 |
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Senior Executive Vice President |
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2009 |
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185,000 |
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101,101 |
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39,815 |
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25,069 |
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380,967 |
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of the Corporation and the Bank; |
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2008 |
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166,250 |
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9,880 |
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30,465 |
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12,707 |
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23,345 |
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242,647 |
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President of Univest
Investments; and President
of Univest Insurance |
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Duane J. Brobst, |
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2010 |
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176,000 |
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-0- |
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69,248 |
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36,009 |
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2,958 |
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11,971 |
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296,186 |
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Executive Vice President and |
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2009 |
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176,000 |
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-0- |
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62,261 |
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61,562 |
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17,256 |
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317,079 |
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Chief Risk Officer of the |
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2008 |
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164,166 |
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-0- |
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9,230 |
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21,484 |
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20,183 |
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27,428 |
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242,491 |
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Corporation and of the
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Represents the fair value for all stock options granted during 2010, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. Assumptions used in calculating the fair value on these stock options are set
forth in Note 11 to the Financial Statements included in Univests Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2010. |
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Includes Deferred Salary Savings Plan (401(k)) company matching contributions, life insurance
premiums, imputed income on split dollar life insurance plans, expense allowance, personal tax
preparation services, and country club membership dues. |
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
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7,500 |
(b) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
131,850 |
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
$ |
92,000 |
|
|
$ |
230,000 |
|
|
$ |
345,000 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
8,639 |
(c) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
151,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
K. Leon Moyer |
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,625 |
(b) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,888 |
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
|
48,000 |
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
180,000 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
3,667 |
(c) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
64,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,250 |
(b) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,555 |
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
|
34,300 |
|
|
|
85,750 |
|
|
|
128,625 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
2,112 |
(c) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
37,129 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,750 |
(b) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,925 |
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
|
32,060 |
|
|
|
80,150 |
|
|
|
120,225 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
1,473 |
(c) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
25,895 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
Duane J. Brobst |
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,250 |
(b) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,555 |
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
|
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
67,500 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
1,689 |
(c) |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
29,693 |
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
The named executive officers may elect to receive up to 50% of their annual incentive
compensation (listed under Estimated Possible Future Payouts Under Non-equity Incentive Plan
Awards) in the form of the Corporations stock which will be matched by the Corporation in
the form of a restricted stock grant which will vest ratably over a five-year period. For
presentation purposes, it is assumed that the named executive officers will not make the 50%
election. |
|
(b) |
|
These are performance-based awards which will vest based upon the Corporations performance
against its peers over the next three years. Actual shares that vest may change from the
above table based on performance. Dividends are paid on the shares but must be invested in
the dividend reinvestment plan and are not eligible for cash payout. The shares granted are
eligible for voting. |
|
(c) |
|
The named executive officers received 100% of their 2009 annual incentive compensation in
the form of a restricted stock grant of the Corporations stock. |
17
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
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Option Awards (a) |
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Stock Awards |
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Equity |
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Incentive |
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Equity |
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Awards: |
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Incentive |
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Market |
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Equity |
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Plan |
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or Payout |
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Incentive |
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Awards: |
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Value of |
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Plan |
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Number |
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Un- |
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Number of |
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Number of |
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Awards: |
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of |
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Securities |
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Securities |
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Number of |
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Number |
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Market |
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Unearned |
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Shares, |
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Under- |
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Under- |
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Securities |
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of Shares |
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Value of |
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Units or |
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lying |
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lying |
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Under- |
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Other |
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Unexer- |
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Unexer- |
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Lying |
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of Stock |
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Units of |
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Other |
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Rights |
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Option |
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cised |
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cised |
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Unexer |
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Option |
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Stock |
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that have |
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Stock |
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Rights |
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that have |
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Award |
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|
Options (#) |
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Options (#) |
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-cised |
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Option |
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Expira- |
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Award |
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not |
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that have |
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that have |
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not |
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Grant |
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Exercis- |
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Unexercis- |
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Unearned |
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Exercise |
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tion |
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Grant |
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Vested |
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not |
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not |
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Vested |
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Name |
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Date |
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able |
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able |
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Options (#) |
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Price ($) |
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Date |
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Date |
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(#) |
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Vested ($) |
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|
Vested (#) |
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($) |
|
William S. Aichele (a) |
|
|
12/31/03 |
|
|
|
20,249 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
$ |
28.27 |
|
|
|
12/31/13 |
|
|
|
1/31/08 |
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
$ |
23,023 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
|
|
12/31/05 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
24.27 |
|
|
|
12/30/15 |
|
|
|
1/31/09 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
143,775 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
12/31/07 |
|
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
12/31/17 |
|
|
|
2/02/09 |
|
|
|
1,844 |
|
|
|
35,349 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
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|
-0- |
|
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|
|
1/31/10 |
(1) |
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
143,775 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
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1/31/10 |
(2) |
|
|
8,639 |
|
|
|
165,610 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
K. Leon Moyer (a) |
|
|
12/31/03 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
28.27 |
|
|
|
12/31/13 |
|
|
|
1/31/08 |
|
|
|
523 |
|
|
|
10,026 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
12/31/05 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
24.27 |
|
|
|
12/30/15 |
|
|
|
1/31/09 |
|
|
|
5,625 |
|
|
|
107,831 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
12/31/07 |
|
|
|
4,500 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
12/31/17 |
|
|
|
2/02/09 |
|
|
|
931 |
|
|
|
17,847 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
1/31/09 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
22.90 |
|
|
|
1/31/19 |
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
(1) |
|
|
5,625 |
|
|
|
107,831 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
(2) |
|
|
3,667 |
|
|
|
70,296 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
|
|
12/31/07 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
12/31/17 |
|
|
|
1/31/08 |
|
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
1,438 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/31/09 |
|
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
43,133 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2/02/09 |
|
|
|
262 |
|
|
|
5,023 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
(1) |
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
43,133 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
(2) |
|
|
2,112 |
|
|
|
40,487 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
|
|
12/31/03 |
|
|
|
2,100 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
28.27 |
|
|
|
12/31/13 |
|
|
|
1/31/08 |
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
4,371 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
12/31/05 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
24.27 |
|
|
|
12/30/15 |
|
|
|
1/31/09 |
|
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
71,888 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
12/31/07 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
12/31/17 |
|
|
|
2/02/09 |
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
9,585 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
1/31/09 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
22.90 |
|
|
|
1/31/19 |
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
(1) |
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
71,888 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
(2) |
|
|
1,473 |
|
|
|
28,237 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
Duane J. Brobst |
|
|
12/31/03 |
|
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
28.27 |
|
|
|
12/31/13 |
|
|
|
1/31/08 |
|
|
|
213 |
|
|
|
4,083 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
12/30/05 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
24.27 |
|
|
|
12/30/15 |
|
|
|
1/31/09 |
|
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
43,133 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
12/31/07 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
12/31/17 |
|
|
|
2/02/09 |
|
|
|
352 |
|
|
|
6,748 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
(1) |
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
43,133 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/31/10 |
(2) |
|
|
1,689 |
|
|
|
32,378 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Includes both non-qualified and incentive stock options. |
OPTIONS AWARDS VESTING SCHEDULE
|
|
|
Grant Date |
|
Vesting Schedule |
12/31/2003
|
|
33.3334% Vested in 2005; 33.3333% Vested in 2006; and 33.3333%Vested in 2007 |
12/30/2005
|
|
33.3334% Vested in 2007; 33.3333% Vested in 2008; and 33.3333% Vested in 2009 |
12/31/2007
|
|
33.3334% Vested in 2009; 33.3333% Vested in 2010; and 33.3333% Vests in 2011 |
1/31/2009
|
|
33.3334% Vests in 2011; 33.3333% Vests in 2012; and 33.3333% Vests in 2013 |
STOCK AWARDS VESTING SCHEDULE
|
|
|
Grant Date |
|
Vesting Schedule |
1/31/2008
|
|
20% Vested in 2009; 20% Vested in 2010; 20% Vests in 2011; 20% Vests in 2012; and 20% Vests in 2013 |
1/31/2009
|
|
100% or less vests on 2/14/2012 based on the Corporations performance against its peers |
2/02/2009
|
|
20% Vested in 2010; 20% Vests in 2011; 20% Vests in 2012; 20% Vests in 2013; and 20% Vests in 2014 |
1/31/2010(1)
|
|
100% or less vests on 2/14/2013 based on the Corporations performance against its peers |
1/31/2010(2)
|
|
33.3334% Vests in 2011; 33.3333% Vests in 2012; and 33.3333% Vests in 2013 |
18
OPTIONS EXERCISED AND STOCK VESTING TABLE
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Awards (a) |
|
|
Stock Awards |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
Acquired on |
|
|
Realized (b) |
|
|
Acquired |
|
|
Realized on |
|
Name |
|
Exercise (#) |
|
|
on Exercise ($) |
|
|
on Vesting (#) |
|
|
Vesting ($) |
|
William S. Aichele |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
|
2,528 |
|
|
$ |
47,054 |
|
K. Leon Moyer |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
1,240 |
|
|
|
23,105 |
|
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
423 |
|
|
|
7,961 |
|
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
533 |
|
|
|
9,890 |
|
Duane J. Brobst |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
492 |
|
|
|
9,172 |
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
The Corporation has a stock-for-stock-option exchange (or cashless
exercise) program in place, whereby optionees can exchange the value of the
spread of in-the-money options for Corporation stock having an equivalent value.
This exchange allows the executives to exercise their options on a net basis
without having to pay the exercise price in cash. However, it will result in the
executives acquiring fewer shares than the number of options
exercised. |
|
(b) |
|
Value Realized is calculated by subtracting the exercise price from the
Fair Market Value as of the exercise date. Fair Market Value is calculated as the
mean of the closing bid and asked prices of the Corporations common stock as
reported by the NASDAQ Stock Market. |
PENSION BENEFITS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Present Value |
|
|
Payments |
|
|
|
|
|
Years |
|
|
of |
|
|
During |
|
|
|
|
|
Credited |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Last Fiscal |
|
Name |
|
Plan Name |
|
Service (#) |
|
|
Benefit ($) (a) |
|
|
Year ($) |
|
William S. Aichele |
|
Defined Benefit Pension Plan |
|
|
39.05 |
|
|
$ |
842,378 |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
|
Supplemental Retirement Plan |
|
|
39.05 |
|
|
|
823,571 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
867,019 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
K. Leon Moyer |
|
Defined Benefit Pension Plan |
|
|
39.95 |
|
|
|
928,902 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
Supplemental Retirement Plan |
|
|
39.95 |
|
|
|
197,346 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
895,582 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
|
Defined Benefit Pension Plan |
|
|
3.25 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
Supplemental Retirement Plan |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
|
Defined Benefit Pension Plan |
|
|
19.00 |
|
|
|
151,937 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
Supplemental Retirement Plan |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Duane J. Brobst |
|
Defined Benefit Pension Plan |
|
|
18.61 |
|
|
|
269,290 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
Supplemental Retirement Plan |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Univests pension plans are described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis under
the heading Post-Retirement Plans. Assumptions used in calculating the present value of
the accumulated benefit are set forth in Note 10 to the Financial Statements included in
Univests Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. |
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Executive |
|
|
Registrant |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Balance at |
|
|
|
Contributions |
|
|
Contributions |
|
|
Earnings in |
|
|
Withdrawals/ |
|
|
December 31, |
|
Name |
|
in 2010 ($) |
|
|
in 2010 ($) |
|
|
2010 ($) |
|
|
Distributions ($) |
|
|
2010 ($) |
|
William S. Aichele |
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
K. Leon Moyer |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
Duane J. Brobst |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
Univest does not currently have any non-qualified contributory deferred compensation plans
available to the named executive officers.
19
OTHER POTENTIAL POST-EMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS
Certain triggering events could potentially affect the amounts of compensation reported in the
above tables. Triggering events would include retirement, early-retirement, termination by reason
of disability, death or cause, or a change in control of the Corporation. None of the named
executive officers in the tables above has an individual change in control or employment agreement,
but provisions for these triggering events are addressed within the 2003 Long-term Incentive Plan,
the Defined Benefit Pension Plan (DBPP), the Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP) and the
Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan (SNQPP).
2003 Long-term Incentive Plan
Upon a change in control, stock options and restricted stock awards which have been held for
at least six months shall become fully vested. Upon retirement, early-retirement or termination by
reason of disability, the Compensation Committee may elect to accelerate the vesting period to
allow all stock options to become fully vested and exercisable up to a period of two years after
the date of such retirement, early-retirement or disability date and may elect to accelerate the
vesting period of all restricted stock awards. Upon termination by death, the Compensation
Committee may elect to accelerate the vesting period to allow all stock option awards to become
fully vested, and exercisable by the legal representative of such employees estate or legatee of
such employees will for a period of one year from the date of death and may elect to accelerate
the vesting period of all restricted stock awards. There are no acceleration provisions for the
willful termination of employment or termination of employment for cause. Upon the willful
termination of employment, the optionee would have the lesser of three-months or the remaining term
to exercise any vested stock options. Upon termination of employment for cause, all vested and
unvested stock options will immediately terminate.
The following table demonstrates the impact under different triggering events if such event
occurred on December 31, 2010:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards |
|
|
Restricted Stock Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options that |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
could be |
|
|
Option |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Awards that |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
Accelerated |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
could be |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
|
|
and Become |
|
|
Price of |
|
|
Value of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accelerated |
|
|
Value of |
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable |
|
|
Accelerated |
|
|
Accelerated |
|
|
Expiration |
|
|
and Become |
|
|
Accelerated |
|
Name |
|
Triggering Event |
|
(#) |
|
|
Options ($) |
|
|
Options ($) |
|
|
Date |
|
|
Vested (#) |
|
|
Awards ($) |
|
William S. Aichele |
|
Retirement, Early-retirement or Termination due to Disability |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
$ |
21.11 |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/12 |
|
|
|
26,684 |
|
|
$ |
511,532 |
|
|
|
Termination by Death |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/11 |
|
|
|
26,684 |
|
|
|
511,532 |
|
|
|
Change in Control |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
3/31/11 |
|
|
|
26,684 |
|
|
|
511,532 |
|
K. Leon Moyer |
|
Retirement, Early-retirement or Termination due to Disability |
|
|
14,000 |
|
|
|
21.75 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/12 |
|
|
|
16,371 |
|
|
|
313,833 |
|
|
|
Termination by Death |
|
|
14,000 |
|
|
|
21.75 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/11 |
|
|
|
16,371 |
|
|
|
313,833 |
|
|
|
Change in Control |
|
|
14,000 |
|
|
|
21.75 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
3/31/11 |
|
|
|
16,371 |
|
|
|
313,833 |
|
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer |
|
Retirement, Early-retirement or Termination due to Disability |
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/12 |
|
|
|
6,949 |
|
|
|
133,213 |
|
|
|
Termination by Death |
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/11 |
|
|
|
6,949 |
|
|
|
133,213 |
|
|
|
Change in Control |
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
3/31/11 |
|
|
|
6,949 |
|
|
|
133,213 |
|
Kenneth D. Hochstetler |
|
Retirement, Early-retirement or Termination due to Disability |
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
22.10 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/12 |
|
|
|
9,701 |
|
|
|
185,969 |
|
|
|
Termination by Death |
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
22.10 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/11 |
|
|
|
9,701 |
|
|
|
185,969 |
|
|
|
Change in Control |
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
22.10 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
3/31/11 |
|
|
|
9,701 |
|
|
|
185,969 |
|
Duane J. Brobst |
|
Retirement, Early-retirement or Termination due to Disability |
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/12 |
|
|
|
6,754 |
|
|
|
129,474 |
|
|
|
Termination by Death |
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
12/31/11 |
|
|
|
6,754 |
|
|
|
129,474 |
|
|
|
Change in Control |
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
21.11 |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
3/31/11 |
|
|
|
6,754 |
|
|
|
129,474 |
|
20
Defined Benefit Pension Plan (DBPP)
Each participant who has at least 10 years of service and who has attained age 55 may elect to
retire early within the 10-year period immediately prior to the participants normal retirement
age. These participants who elect and qualify for early retirement are considered fully vested by
the DBPP. Prior to the cash balance plan conversion, the early retirement benefit is based on
credited service and average earnings at early retirement date without reduction on the date when
the participants age plus years of service equal 85, but not before age 62 or after age 65.
Benefits are reduced from that retirement date by 1/15th per year for the first five years and
1/30th per year thereafter to age 55. A vested participant who dies before the annuity starting
date and who has a surviving spouse shall have the death benefit paid to the surviving spouse in
the form of a pre-retirement survivor annuity and may have the death benefit distributed to his/her
beneficiaries within five years after death. None of the triggering events would impact the vested
balance of a named executive officers benefit under the DBPP.
Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP)
Under a change in control, no termination of the SERP shall directly or indirectly deprive any
current or former participant or surviving spouse of all or any portion of the SERP benefit which
has commenced prior to the effective date of such change in control. None of the triggering events
would impact the vested balance of a named executive officers benefit under the SERP.
Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan (SNQPP)
Upon a change in control where Univest is not the surviving company, the SNQPP is not
automatically terminated and the obligations under the SNQPP become the obligations of the
surviving company. Upon a change in control or death of the covered employee prior to their
retirement date, the covered employee, or employees designated beneficiary is entitled to a lump
sum benefit equal to the present value of the employees accrued balance using the ten-year
Treasury yield. The accrued balance is the projected lump sum of the employees retirement
benefit payable upon the employees attainment of age 65. Upon early-retirement, which is
obtainable at the age of sixty, the employee is entitled to the accrual balance payable over
fifteen years, adjusted annually thereafter by a percentage of the change in the Consumer Price
Index (CPI). Upon termination of employment due to disability, the employee is entitled to the
accrual balance payable, commencing at age 65, provided that the amount of the retirement benefit
shall be based on the accrual balance on the date of termination due to disability, increased by an
interest factor equal to the interest factor used in determining the accrual balance. If an
employee terminated due to disability, and a change of control occurs prior to this employee
reaching the age of 65, the employee is entitled to a lump sum benefit equal to the present value
of the employees accrued balance using the ten-year Treasury yield. The SNQPP contains a
non-compete clause under which payments will be forfeited by those covered retirees and employees
who compete with Univest. If the employee is terminated for a reason other than death, retirement,
early-retirement, disability, or a change in control, the benefits under the SNQPP are forfeited by
the employee. The only named executive officers who are participants in the SNQPP are William S.
Aichele and K. Leon Moyer. If at December 31, 2010, either of these participants employment was
terminated for a reason other than death, retirement, early-retirement, disability, or a change in
control, the benefits shown in the Pension Benefits table would be forfeited. If a change in
control had occurred at December 31, 2010, these participants would benefit from a lump sum payment
equal to their present value of accumulated benefit, in the Pension Benefits table above, plus the
following amounts: for William S. Aichele, $169,066; and for K. Leon Moyer, $126,429.
21
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The following table illustrates compensation received by non-employee directors and alternate
directors not covered in the Summary Compensation Table for the year ended December 31, 2010:
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in Pension |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earned or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Nonqualified |
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Paid in |
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Stock |
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Option |
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Non-equity |
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Deferred |
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All Other |
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Cash ($) |
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Awards |
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Awards |
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Incentive Plan |
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Compensation |
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Compensation |
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Marvin A. Anders |
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$ |
56,375 |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
56,375 |
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R. Lee Delp |
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36,425 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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36,425 |
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Douglas C. Clemens |
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21,000 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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21,000 |
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Charles H. Hoeflich |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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H. Paul Lewis |
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31,225 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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31,225 |
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H. Ray Mininger |
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26,025 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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26,025 |
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William G. Morral |
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29,300 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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29,300 |
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Mark A. Schlosser |
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42,100 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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42,100 |
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P. Gregory Shelly |
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26,400 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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26,400 |
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Margaret K. Zook |
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23,750 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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23,750 |
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(a) |
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Includes annual retainer fees, Board meeting fees and other committee fees as described in
the Compensation Discussion and Analysis under the heading Director Compensation. |
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(b) |
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The accumulated values under the Corporations Director Fee Deferral Plan, as described in
the Compensation Discussion and Analysis under the heading Director Compensation, at
December 31, 2010 were as follows: for Douglas C. Clemens, $18,037; for William G. Morral,
$321,135; for P. Gregory Shelly, $168,087; and for Margaret K. Zook, $93,157. There are no
pension benefits listed in this table. |
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During 2010, some of the directors and executive officers, including their immediate family
members and affiliated organizations, had lending relationships and other banking transactions with
us as customers of Univests banking subsidiary, Univest National Bank and Trust Co. In
managements opinion, the loans were made in the ordinary course of business and on substantially
the same terms, including interest rates, collateral and repayment terms, as those prevailing at
the time for other comparable loans with persons not related to the lender; they did not involve
more than normal collection risk and do not present other unfavorable features. Other banking
transactions were also undertaken in the ordinary course of business. It is anticipated that
similar transactions will occur in the future.
These transactions were made in compliance with applicable law, including Section 13(k) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and Federal Reserve Board Regulation O. As of December 31,
2010, loans to executive officers, directors, and their affiliates represented 17.0% of total
shareholders equity in Univest Corporation.
In addition to these banking transactions and lending relationships, some directors and their
affiliated entities provide services or otherwise do business with Univest and its affiliated
entities; all such transactions are handled in the ordinary course of business and are reviewed by
the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, at which time transactions with directors are monitored
to verify their independent status as a director. During 2010, the Corporation and its
subsidiaries paid $1.4 million to H. Mininger & Son, Inc. for building expansion projects which
were in the normal course of business on substantially the same terms as available from others. H.
Ray Mininger, a non-independent Director of the Corporation, is Vice President and Secretary of H.
Mininger & Son, Inc.
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BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
The Compensation Committee of the Board (Committee) for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2010 was comprised of five independent members appointed by the Board: Marvin A. Anders, R. Lee
Delp, Charles H. Hoeflich, William G. Morral and Mark A. Schlosser.
The Committees responsibilities include reviewing and approving corporate goals and
objectives, including financial performance and shareholder return, relevant to approving the
annual compensation of the Corporations CEO, executive officers, and other key management
personnel through consultation with management and the Corporations independent professional
compensation consultants. Recommendations are made to the Board with respect to overall
incentive-based compensation plans, including equity based plans, which includes a review of the
Corporations management development and succession plans. In addition, the Committee will review
and recommend changes to the annual retainer and committee fee structure for non-employee directors
on the Board. The Committees charter is available at the Corporations website on the internet:
www.univest.net in the INVESTORS section under Governance Documents.
Managements role in the compensation process includes: evaluating employee performance;
establishing corporate goals and objectives; and recommending the salary levels and option awards
for all employees other than the top three named-executive officers. The Committee may retain an
outside consultant to assist in the evaluation of any individual executive compensation, incentive
programs, or any other matter deemed appropriate by the Committee and to provide for the
appropriate funding of such consulting or advisory firm. During 2010, the Committee retained
Mosteller & Associates to provide comparative data concerning the Corporations peer group listed
in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Compensation Committee (Committee) met six (6) times in 2010. The Committee has reviewed
and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for the year-ended December 31, 2010 with
the Corporations management.
Based on the Committees review and discussions noted above, the Committee recommended to the
Board that the Corporations Compensation Discussion and Analysis be incorporated into the
Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, for filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and be included in this proxy statement on Schedule 14A, for
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Univest Compensation Committee:
R. Lee Delp, Chairman
Marvin A. Anders
Charles H. Hoeflich
William G. Morral
Mark A. Schlosser
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURE
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Corporation has adopted a Code of Conduct for all directors and a Code of Conduct for all
officers and employees including the CEO and senior financial officers. It is the responsibility
of every Univest director, officer and employee to maintain a commitment to high standards of
ethical conduct and to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. The Codes are designed not only
to promote clear and objective standards for compliance with laws and accurate financial reporting
they also contain an accountability mechanism that ensures consistent enforcement of the Codes
and protection for persons reporting questionable behavior, including a fair process for
determining possible violations. The Codes of Conduct are available on our website at
www.univest.net in the INVESTORS section under Governance Documents.
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Any waiver of the Codes of Conduct for directors or executive officers must be approved by the
Board or a committee of the Board and disclosed on Form 8-K within two days. Any waivers would
also be posted on our website within two business days. The waiver reporting requirement process
was established in 2003, and there have been no waivers.
NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The Nominating and Governance Committee met one (1) time during the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2010. All members of the Committee are independent as defined by the listing standard
rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market and the SEC Regulations. The primary purpose of the Committee is
to identify individuals for nomination as members of the Board and Board committees as appropriate
for the Corporation to discharge its duties and operate in an effective manner to further enhance
shareholder value.
The Nominating Committee charter is available for shareholder review on the internet at
www.univest.net in the INVESTORS section under Governance Documents, or by requesting a copy in
writing from the Secretary of the Corporation. Members of the Committee at December 31, 2010
were: Marvin A. Anders, R. Lee Delp, Charles H. Hoeflich, H. Paul Lewis and Mark A. Schlosser.
The Nominating and Governance Committee recommended to the Board the slate of nominees
included in this proxy statement for election to the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of
shareholders.
Univest has three Alternate Directors who are elected annually by the Corporations
shareholders and serve for one-year terms. The Alternate Director position provides an avenue for
the Corporation to nurture future directors that the Board of Directors has determined would
qualify as a nominee for the Board of Directors. These alternate directors, by attending board
meetings on a regular basis without a vote, stay informed of the activities and condition of the
Corporation and stay abreast of general industry trends and any statutory or regulatory
developments. The pace of change in todays financial industry makes it imperative that the
Corporation maintain a fully informed Board. Unlike members of the Board of Directors, Alternate
Directors do not participate in independent director meetings or vote on matters coming before the
Board of Directors.
The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for identifying and evaluating
individuals qualified to become Board members and to recommend such individuals to the Board for
nomination. The Nominating and Governance Committee does not specifically consider diversity of
gender or ethnicity in fulfilling its responsibilities to select qualified and appropriate director
candidates, instead the Committee will seek to balance the existing skill sets of current board
members with the need for other diverse skills and qualities that will complement the Corporations
strategic vision. All director candidates are evaluated based on general characteristics and
specific talents and skills needed to increase the Boards effectiveness. Additionally, all
candidates must possess an unquestionable commitment to high ethical standards and have a
demonstrated reputation for integrity. Other facts to be considered include an individuals
business experience, education, civic and community activities, knowledge and experience with
respect to the issues impacting the financial services industry and public companies, as well as
the ability of the individual to devote the necessary time to service as a Director. A majority of
the Directors on the Board must meet the criteria for independence established by the NASDAQ
Stock Market, and the Committee will consider any conflicts of interest that might impair their
independence.
Annually, the Nominating and Governance Committee assesses the composition of the Board along
with the particular skills and qualities individual Board members possess to determine that
individual Board members continue to possess the skills and qualities necessary to complement the
Corporations strategic vision. Based on this, the Nominating and Governance Committee recommends
nominees for election to the Board of Directors based on the Class of Directors up for nomination
in a particular year. The Corporation believes the individuals below possess the required
experience, qualifications and skills to continue as members of the Board of Directors:
William S. Aichele Mr. Aichele has served as the Corporations President and Chief
Executive Officer since 1999 and has over thirty-nine years of experience in the financial
services industry with the Corporation. Additionally, Mr. Aichele serves on numerous
non-profit boards in addition to being vice chairman of a local hospital board providing Mr.
Aichele the necessary knowledge of the local economy.
Marvin A. Anders Mr. Anders, who is the retired Chairman of the Corporation, has over
forty years of experience in the financial services industry. Mr. Anders has extensive
experience in the areas of banking, trust and wealth management and is active in non-profit
organizations in the communities served by the Corporation.
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R. Lee Delp Mr. Delp is Principal of R. L. Delp & Company (Business Consulting). Mr.
Delp provides consulting services to a number of businesses in the markets Univest serves
and additionally, Mr. Delp serves on the boards of four other local organizations. Prior to
becoming a business consultant, Mr. Delp held senior management positions, including Chief
Executive Officer, in companies for over thirty years providing Mr. Delp with significant
experience with respect to leadership, marketing and strategic direction. Addition-ally,
Mr. Delp has served on the boards of a number of non-profit organizations over the years.
Charles H. Hoeflich Mr. Hoeflich, who is the Chairman Emeritus of the Corporation, has
over seventy-five years of experience in banking and financial services. Mr. Hoeflich
became President of the Corporation in 1962 and served in this role until his retirement in
1984. In addition, Mr. Hoeflich has served over the years on many local non-profit and
philanthropic boards.
H. Paul Lewis Mr. Lewis is a retired Executive Vice President of the Bank and currently
is Vice President/Sales Agent for Bucks County Commercial Realty, Inc. Mr. Lewis has over
forty years of experience in the commercial banking industry including the roles of
President and Chief Executive Officer of a publicly traded bank holding company. In his
current position, Mr. Lewis has experience and insight into the local commercial real estate
market. In addition, Mr. Lewis serves on a number of local non-profit boards and the board
of a local community college.
H. Ray Mininger Mr. Mininger is the former President and current Vice President and
Secretary of H. Mininger and Son, which is a construction management firm. Additionally,
Mr. Mininger serves on the boards of certain local non-profit organizations. Mr. Mininger
brings significant experience with respect to management and ownership of a small business.
William G. Morral, CPA Mr. Morral is a financial consultant and former Chief Financial
Officer of Moyer Packing Company, which provided rendering and other services to the food
processing industry. Additionally, Mr. Morral has experience in the public accounting field
as a former partner at Arthur Young and Co. (now Ernst & Young LLP). Mr. Morral is also the
former Executive Director of the North Penn United Way. Mr. Morral has significant
experience in the food processing industry which is an industry with significant operations
in the markets the Corporation serves. Additionally, Mr. Morral has significant experience
in financial analysis and internal controls.
Mark. A. Schlosser Mr. Schlosser is the current treasurer and former president of
Schlosser Steel, Inc. (Steel Manufacturing) and current president of Schlosser Steel
Buildings, Inc. Through his roles at Schlosser Steel and Schlosser Steel Buildings, Mr.
Schlosser has experience analyzing financial performance, real estate development and asset
and property management. Mr. Schlosser is also a former adjunct professor in real estate
investment at the University of Denver. Additionally, Mr. Schlosser serves on non-profit
boards along with the board of a local hospital.
P. Gregory Shelly Mr. Shelly is President of Shelly Enterprises, Inc. (Building
Materials). Mr. Shellys experience as President of Shelly Enterprises, Inc. provides him
with significant knowledge of the local economy including the housing industry.
Additionally, Mr. Shelly has significant experience with respect to financial management and
strategic direction. Mr. Shelly serves on non-profit boards along with the board of a local
hospital.
The structure of the Corporations Board of Directors consists of a Chairman of the Board, who
currently is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, a Vice Chairman of
the Board, who currently is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Univest National Bank and
Trust Co., and individual directors. The Board of Directors does not currently have a Lead
Director. The Corporation and the Board of Directors believe this structure is appropriate for the
Corporation as the Board consists predominately of outside, independent directors, with management
representation constituting only one of the nine members of the Board of Directors and one of the
three Alternate Director positions. The Independent Directors of the Board meet separately twice a
year without management present. Additionally, the Corporation has an active Board Committee
structure in which members of the Board of Directors attend and actively participate in the
following Committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Executive Committee, Enterprise Risk
Management Committee, Investment/Asset & Liability Management Committee, Loan Policy Committee,
Nominating and Governance Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, Deferred Salary Savings
Plan Committee, Deferred Salary Savings Plan Trustee Committee, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Committee, Payment Systems Risk Committee, Pension Committee, Security Committee and Trust
Committee. The active participation in these Committees in addition to the monthly Board of
Directors meetings provides the independent members of the Board the necessary insight into the
daily operations of the Corporation.
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All nominees will be evaluated in the same manner, regardless of whether they are recommended
by the Nominating and Governance Committee or recommended by a shareholder.
Risk Management
Risk Management is the cornerstone of banking and integral to the daily operations of the
Corporation. The Board of Directors oversees the Risk Management functions of the Corporation
through the Enterprise Risk Management Committee, which consists of six members of management,
including the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, along with two
independent directors of the Board. In addition to this committee, there is also an Enterprise
Wide Risk Management Committee, which meets twice a year, that consists of nineteen members of
management representing each line of business and area of support tasked with identifying and
addressing the risks of the corporation. Minutes from these meetings along with the minutes from
the Board attended Enterprise Risk Management Committee are reported into the full Board of
Directors. The Enterprise Risk Management Committee meets twice a year and is chaired by the Chief
Risk Officer. The Chief Risk Officer reports directly to the Chairman of the Board of the
Corporation and to the Audit Committee, however, the Chief Risk Officer also attends each Board of
Directors meeting, Audit Committee meeting, Loan Policy Committee meeting and Investment/Asset
Liability Management Committee meeting in order to understand the differing risks the Corporation
is encountering and also to provide perspective with respect to Enterprise Risk Management to the
members of the Board of Directors attending these meetings. The Chief Risk Officer also has an
executive session with the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis
Shareholder Nominations
Article II, Section 17 of the Corporations Bylaws governs the process of nominations for
election to the Board of Directors. Nominations made by Shareholders entitled to vote for the
election of Directors shall be made by notice, in writing, delivered or mailed by registered return
receipt mail, postage prepaid, to the Secretary of the Corporation, not less than fifty (50) days
prior to any meeting of the Shareholders called for the election of Directors provided, however,
that if less than twenty-one (21) days notice of the meeting is given Shareholders, such a
nomination shall be delivered or mailed to the Secretary of the Corporation not later than the
close of business on the seventh (7th) day following the date on which the notice of the
meeting was mailed to the Shareholders.
Such notification shall contain the following information to the extent known to the
shareholder intending to nominate any candidate for election to the Board of Directors:
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a. |
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The name, ages and resident addresses of each of the proposed nominees; |
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b. |
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The principal occupation or employment and business address of each proposed
nominee; |
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c. |
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The total number of shares of the Corporation that, to the knowledge of the
notifying Shareholders, will be voted for each of the proposed nominees; |
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d. |
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The name and resident address of the notifying Shareholder; and |
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The number of shares owned by the notifying Shareholder. |
The nomination for a Director who has not previously served as a Director shall be made from
among the then serving Alternate Directors. Nomination for Alternate Directors shall be made in
the same manner as Directors and in accordance with the then applicable provisions of the Bylaws
for such nominations. Any nomination for Director or Alternate Director made by a Shareholder that
is not made in accordance with the Bylaws may be disregarded by the Nominating Committee of the
Board, if there be one, or, if not, by the Secretary of the meeting, and the votes cast for such
nominee may be disregarded by the judges of election.
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PROPOSALS
Proposal 1 Election of Directors
The election of four Class III directors each for a three-year term expiring in 2014 and until
their successor is elected and qualified.
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The nominees for Class III Director are:
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Marvin A. Anders |
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R. Lee Delp |
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H. Ray Mininger |
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P. Gregory Shelly |
The Board of Directors recommends a vote For Proposal 1.
Proposal 2 Election of Alternate Directors
The election of three alternate directors each for a one-year term expiring in 2012 and until their
successor is elected and qualified.
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The nominees for Alternate Directors are:
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Douglas C. Clemens |
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K. Leon Moyer
Margaret K. Zook |
The Board of Directors recommends a vote For Proposal 2.
Proposal 3 Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
The Board of Directors recommends a vote For Proposal 3.
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Proposal 4 |
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An advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in
this Proxy Statement |
In accordance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, we
are requesting shareholder approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our Named
Executive Officers as presented in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD & A) beginning on
page 8 and the compensation tables included in the discussion of Executive Compensation beginning
on page16, including the narrative disclosure thereto.
As stated in the CD & A, our executive compensation program has been designed to attract and
retain employees in leadership positions by recognizing their importance in carrying out the
Corporations Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision Statement. Focusing on these three
statements is critical to meeting the Corporations short-term and long-term goals and growth in
shareholder value.
Highlights of our program include:
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A three-part mixture of salary and incentive compensation (base
salary, annual incentive and long-term incentive compensation); with
approximately 50% paid in annual base salary and 50% paid in the form
of annual incentive and long-term incentive compensation based on
individual and group performance factors; |
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Measurement of individual and group performance factors by the
Corporations Compensation Committee; the Committee fully considers
decision-making responsibilities, experience, work performance and
achievement of key goals, including performance compared to peers; |
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Assessment of Univests executive compensation program by the
Corporations Compensation Committee to ensure the program promotes
the long-term objectives of the Corporation, encourages growth in
shareholder value, provides the opportunity for management investment
in the Corporation, and attracts top-level executives to strategically
manage the Corporation; and |
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The requirement that executives acquire substantial levels of
ownership of the Corporations stock to better align the executives
interests with those of the shareholders |
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As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon us as a corporation. However, our
Compensation Committee, which is responsible for the design and administration of our executive
compensation practices, values the opinions of our shareholders expressed through your vote on this
proposal. The Compensation Committee will consider the outcome of this vote in making future
compensation decisions for our Named Executive Officers.
Accordingly, we will present the following resolution for vote at the 2011 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders:
RESOLVED, that the shareholders of Univest Corporation approve, on an advisory basis, the
compensation of the Corporations named executive officers as described in the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis and disclosed in the 2010 Summary Compensation Table and related
compensation tables and narrative disclosure as set forth in this 2011 Proxy Statement.
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the approval, on an advisory basis,
of our executive compensation program as presented in this Proxy StatementProposal 4.
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Proposal 5 |
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An advisory vote on the frequency with which executive compensation will be subject
to a shareholder advisory vote |
In accordance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, we
are requesting shareholders vote, on an advisory basis, on whether we present a request for an
advisory vote on our executive compensation practices in our proxy materials every year, every two
years or every three years. Our shareholders will be requested to provide an advisory vote on this
topic at least every six years.
We recognize that there are advantages and disadvantages to each of the presented options for
the frequency of an advisory vote on executive compensation. Because our executive compensation
practices change very little from year to year and our long-term incentive compensation vests over
three and four year periods, we are recommending that our shareholders select a 3-YEAR frequency
advisory vote on our executive compensation program.
Although the Board of Directors recommends a vote every three (3) years, shareholders will be
able to specify one of four choices for this proposal on the proxy card: one year, two years, three
years or to abstain. We feel it is valuable for our shareholders to have an opportunity to express
their opinion on our practices on a regular basis and for us to receive feedback on our programs.
Shareholders are not voting to approve or disapprove of the Boards recommendation.
Because this vote is advisory and not binding on the Board of Directors or the Corporation in
any way, the Board may decide that it is in the best interests of our shareholders and the
Corporation to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation more or less frequently than the
option approved by our shareholders. However, we value the opinions of our shareholders and we will
consider the outcome of the vote in making determinations regarding the presentation of vote
proposals in future proxy statements.
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote for a 3-YEAR frequency for the
presentation of an advisory vote on our executive compensation programsProposal 5.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
Proposals by shareholders which are intended to be presented at the Corporations 2012 Annual
Meeting must be received by the Corporation no later than December 19, 2011, to be eligible for
inclusion in the Proxy Statement and proxy relating to that meeting.
According to the Bylaws of the Corporation, a proposal for action to be presented by any
shareholder at an annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be out of order unless
specifically described in the Corporations notice to all shareholders of the meeting and the
matters to be acted upon thereat or unless the proposal shall have been submitted in writing to the
Chairman and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation at least 120 days prior
to the date of such meeting, and such proposal is, under law, an appropriate subject for
shareholder action.
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OTHER BUSINESS
The Board and Management do not intend to present to the meeting any business other than as
stated above. They know of no other business which may be presented to the meeting. If any matter
other than those included in this proxy statement is presented to the meeting, the person named in
the accompanying proxy will have discretionary authority to vote all proxies in accordance with
their best judgment.
SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO VOTE. Please take a moment now to cast your vote over the Internet
or by telephone in accordance with the instructions set forth on the enclosed proxy card, or
alternatively, to complete, sign, and date the enclosed proxy, solicited on behalf of the Board of
Directors, and return it at once in the postage-paid envelope we have provided. The proxy does not
affect the right to vote in person at the meeting and may be revoked prior to the call for a vote.
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By Order of the Board of Directors |
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Souderton, Pennsylvania
March 18, 2011
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WILLIAM S. AICHELE
Chairman |
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KAREN E. TEJKL |
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Secretary |
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UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
14 North Main Street, P.O. Box 64197, Souderton, Pennsylvania, 18964
REVOCABLE PROXY
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS APRIL 19, 2011
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania will be held on Tuesday,
April 19, 2011, at the Univest Building, 14 North Main Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania, at 10:45
a.m.
IF YOU ARE CHOOSING TO VOTE BY MAIL, PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND DATE YOUR PROXY AND VOTING
INSTRUCTION CARD AND RETURN IT PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED REPLY ENVELOPE.
Important
Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual
Meeting:
The Notice and Proxy Statement, Annual Report and Form 10-K are available at www.proxyvote.com.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ON APRIL 19, 2011.
The undersigned, having received the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement,
each dated March 18, 2011, hereby appoints Karen E. Tejkl, Secretary, proxy, with full power of
substitution, to represent the undersigned and to vote all of the shares of the Common Stock of
Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania, (the Corporation) that the undersigned would be entitled to
vote if personally present at the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Corporation, or any
adjournment thereof, as directed on the reverse side and in their discretion on such other matters
as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors for the Annual Meeting on April 19,
2011.
The shares represented by this proxy will be voted as directed on the reverse side hereof. If no
direction is given, however, the shares represented by this proxy will be voted FOR the election of
the nominees for Director (those nominees are Marvin A. Anders, R. Lee Delp, H. Ray Mininger and P.
Gregory Shelly); FOR the election of the nominees for Alternate Director (those nominees are
Douglas C. Clemens, K. Leon Moyer and Margaret K. Zook); FOR the ratification of KPMG LLP as our
independent registered public accounting firm for 2011; FOR the advisory vote on the compensation
of our named executive officers as presented in this Proxy Statement; and FOR a 3-Year advisory
vote, the frequency with which this executive compensation will be subject to shareholder vote.
UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
C/O STOCKTRANS, A BROADRIDGE COMPANY
44 W. LANCASTER AVE.
ARDMORE, PA 19003
VOTE BY INTERNET-www.proxyvote.com
Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions for electronic delivery of information up
until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy
card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to
create an electronic voting instruction form.
ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS
If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in mailing proxy materials, you can
consent to receiving all future proxy statement, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via
e-mail or the internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions above
to access proxy materials electronically in future years.
VOTE BY PHONE- 1-800-690-6903
Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and
then follow the instructions
VOTE BY MAIL
Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or
return it to: Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.
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TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS:
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DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY |
THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED.
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UNIVEST CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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To withhold authority to cote for any individual nominee(s), mark
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UNIVESTS DIRECTORS RECOMMEND A VOTE |
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FOR ITEMS 1 AND 2. |
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Election of Four Class III Directors
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01) Marvin A. Anders |
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02) R. Lee Delp |
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03) H. Ray Mininger |
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04) P. Gregory Shelly |
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05) Douglas C. Clemens |
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06) K. Leon Moyer |
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07) Margaret K. Zook |
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UNIVESTS DIRECTORS RECOMMEND A VOTE FOR ITEMS 3 AND 4. |
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UNIVESTS DIRECTORS RECOMMEND A VOTE OF 3 YEARS FOR ITEM 5. |
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Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney,
executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners
should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership,
please sign in full corporate or partnership name, by authorized officer. |
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Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] |
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Signature (Joint Owners) |
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