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Election of Directors. The election of thirteen directors to our Board of Directors for terms expiring at the 2014 annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. |
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Approval of Solera National Bancorp Inc.’s 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan which reserves 250,000 shares of common stock of the Company for issuance under the plan.
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Approval of Authorized Share Increase. The approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock available for issuance by Solera National Bancorp, Inc. from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000.
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Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The ratification of McGladrey LLP, as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013.
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Say-on-Pay. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, executive compensation.
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Frequency of Say-on-Pay Vote. To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency of the future executive compensation votes.
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Other Business. The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting or at any adjournment or postponement thereof. Except with respect to the procedural matters incident to the conduct of the meeting, we are not aware of any other business to be brought before the meeting.
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Sincerely,
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Douglas Crichfield
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President & Chief Executive Officer
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The election of thirteen directors to the Board of Directors of Solera National Bancorp, Inc. for terms expiring at the 2014 annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified;
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The approval of Solera National Bancorp, Inc.’s 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan which reserves 250,000 shares of common stock of the Company for issuance under the plan;
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The approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock available for issuance by Solera National Bancorp, Inc. from 5 million to 10 million;
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The ratification of McGladrey LLP, as the independent registered public accounting firm for Solera National Bancorp, Inc. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013;
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To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, executive compensation;
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To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency of the future executive compensation votes; and
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The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting or at any adjournment or postponement thereof. Except with respect to the procedural matters incident to the conduct of the meeting, we are not aware of any other business to be brought before the meeting.
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By Order of the Board of Directors
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Robert J. Fenton
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
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ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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PROPOSAL ONE: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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Director Nominees
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Recommendation of the Board of Directors
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Executive Officers
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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Corporate Governance Principles and Board Matters
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Committees of Solera National Bancorp, Inc.
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Shareholder Communications with our Board of Directors
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Consideration of Director Nominees
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Leadership Structure
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Board’s Role in Risk Oversight
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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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Compensation Philosophy
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Compensation Structure
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
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PROPOSAL TWO: APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY’S 2012 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
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PROPOSAL THREE: APPROVAL OF INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED SHARES
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PROPOSAL FOUR: RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PROPOSAL SIX: ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE SAY-ON-PAY VOTE
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SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Proposal One:
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The election of thirteen directors to the Board of Directors for terms expiring at the 2014 annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
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Proposal Two:
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The approval of Solera National Bancorp, Inc.’s 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which reserves 250,000 shares of common stock of the Company for issuance under the plan.
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Proposal Three:
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The approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock available for issuance by Solera National Bancorp, Inc. from 5 million to 10 million.
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Proposal Four:
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The ratification of McGladrey LLP, as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013.
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Proposal Five:
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To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, executive compensation.
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To vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on the frequency of the future executive compensation votes.
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You may vote in any of three ways:
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* You may vote by mail if you complete, sign and date a proxy card and return it as directed. Your shares will be voted confidentially and in accordance with your instructions;
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* You may vote by telephone, fax or via the Internet in accordance with the instructions found on your proxy card; and
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* You may vote in person if you are a registered shareholder and attend the meeting and deliver your completed proxy card in person. At the meeting, the Company will also distribute written ballots to registered shareholders who wish to vote in person at the meeting. Beneficial owners of shares held in “street name” who wish to vote at the meeting will need to obtain a proxy form from the institution that holds their shares. |
Election of Directors
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Assuming a quorum is present at the meeting, the election of each nominee for director requires the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast in person or by proxy on such proposal at the annual meeting of shareholders.
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Approval of 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan
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The approval of Solera National Bancorp, Inc.’s 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present at the annual meeting in person or by proxy and entitled to vote.
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Approval of Increase in Authorized Shares
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The approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock available for issuance by Solera National Bancorp, Inc. from 5 million to 10 million requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding stock entitled to vote.
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Ratification of Appointment of Independent Accountants
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Assuming a quorum is present at the meeting, the ratification of McGladrey LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2013 requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present at the meeting in person or by proxy and entitled to vote.
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Say-on-Pay
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The approval of the advisory vote on executive compensation requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present at the annual meeting in person or by proxy and entitled to vote. While this vote is required by law, it will neither be binding on the Company or Board, nor will it create or imply any change in the fiduciary duties of, or impose any additional fiduciary duty on, the Company or the Board. However, the Board’s compensation committee will consider the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation decisions.
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Generally, approval of any matter presented to shareholders requires a majority of the votes cast. However, because this vote is advisory and non-binding, if none of the frequency options receive a majority of the votes cast, the option receiving the greatest number of votes will be considered the frequency recommended by the Company’s shareholders. Even though this vote will neither be binding on the Company or Board, nor will it create or imply any change in the fiduciary duties of, or impose any additional fiduciary duty on, the Company or the Board, the Board will consider the outcome of the vote in making a determination on the frequency at which advisory votes on executive compensation will be included in the Company’s proxy statement.
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each person known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of our common stock;
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each officer named in the summary compensation table;
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each of our directors and director nominees; and
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all of our directors and executive officers as a group.
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Michael D. Quagliano
307 N. 36th Street, Suite 203
Quincy, IL 62301
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Norma R. Akers
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20,000 | 16,181 | 11,125 | 47,306 | (4) | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
Rob L. Alvarado
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45,500 | 40,000 | 9,125 | 94,625 | (5) | 3.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
Maria G. Arias
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12,750 | 7,000 | 9,875 | 29,625 | (6) | 1.1 | % | ||||||||||||||
Douglas Crichfield
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10,000 | 7,500 | 55,938 | 73,438 | (7) | 2.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
Ron Eller
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1,000 | — | 500 | 1,500 | (8) | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||||
Robert J. Fenton
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34,500 | 16,181 | 96,377 | 147,058 | (9) | 5.3 | % | ||||||||||||||
Robert M. Gallegos
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24,000 | 16,181 | 9,125 | 49,306 | (10) | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
Ronald E. Montoya
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34,300 | 16,181 | 15,750 | 66,231 | (11) | 2.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
Ray L. Nash
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500 | — | 11,875 | 12,375 | (12) | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
David N. Roberts
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5,000 | — | 500 | 5,500 | (8) | 0.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
Basil Sabbah
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25,000 | 25,000 | 16,125 | 66,125 | (8) | 2.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
F. Stanley Sena
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7,100 | 14,000 | 9,875 | 30,975 | (13) | 1.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
Kathleen A. Stout
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50,000 | — | — | 50,000 | (14) | 1.9 | % | ||||||||||||||
Larry D. Trujillo
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10,000 | 10,000 | 4,125 | 24,125 | (8) | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||||||
Kent C. Veio
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10,000 | 16,181 | 11,875 | 38,056 | (15) | 1.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
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The address of each of our directors and named executives is c/o Solera National Bancorp, Inc., 319 South Sheridan Blvd., Lakewood, Colorado 80226.
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Organizer warrants were granted to the Company’s Organizers who met various minimum requirements. Each Organizer warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional share of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share. The Organizer warrants are fully vested and exercisable anytime prior to September 10, 2017.
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Includes all vested options and the number of unvested shares of common stock that the director/named executive will have the right to acquire within 60 days of March 25, 2013, pursuant to the scheduled vesting of stock options.
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Calculated based on 2,653,671 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 25, 2013 plus options and warrants exercisable within sixty days of March 25, 2013 for the individual or the group, as applicable.
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Includes 5,000 shares of common stock that are owned by children of which the named individual has the investment power. Also includes 250 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 30,000 shares of common stock and organizer warrants to acquire 24,500 shares of common stock that are owned by two limited liability companies for which the named individual has the investment power. Also includes 250 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 5,750 shares of common stock owned by family members of which the named individual has the investment power. Also includes 417 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 3,750 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 250 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 1,000 shares of common stock that are owned by children of which the named individual has the investment power. Also includes 1,667 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 4,000 shares of common stock that are owned by relatives of which the named individual has the investment power. Also includes 250 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 833 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 417 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 100 shares of common stock owned by spouse of which the named individual has the investment power. Also includes 417 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013.
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Includes 25,000 shares of unvested time-based restricted stock and 25,000 shares of unvested performance-based restricted stock. The entire 50,000 shares have voting rights.
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Includes 417 unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013. Mr. Veio has pledged as security 10,000 shares of our common stock.
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Includes 1,042 unvested stock options, (of which 625 are unvested options that are scheduled to vest within 60 days of March 25, 2013) held by Lindsay Sandham, our Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, who is an executive officer but not a named executive officer as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission rules for the purpose of this proxy statement.
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Age
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Position(s) Held with Solera National Bancorp, Inc.
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Position(s) Held with
Solera National Bank
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Norma R. Akers
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Director
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Director
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2006
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Rob L. Alvarado
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Director
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Director
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2006
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Maria G. Arias
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Director
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Director
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2006
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Douglas Crichfield
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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2006
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Ron Eller
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Director
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Director
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2012
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Robert M. Gallegos
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2006
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Ronald E. Montoya
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Chairman and Director
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Chairman and Director
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2006
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Ray L. Nash
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Director
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2006
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David N. Roberts
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2012
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Basil Sabbah
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Director
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2006
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F. Stanley Sena
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Vice Chairman and Director
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Vice Chairman and Director
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2006
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Larry D. Trujillo
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Kent C. Veio
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Director
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2006
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Compensation Committee
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preparing the Audit Committee report for inclusion in the annual proxy statement; and
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establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding accounting and auditing matters.
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Establish criteria for the selection of new directors to serve on the Board of Directors, taking into account at a minimum all applicable laws, rules, regulations and listing standards, a potential candidate’s experience, areas of expertise and other factors relative to the overall composition of the Board of Directors.
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Identify individuals believed to be qualified as candidates to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company and its subsidiaries and select, or recommend that a majority of independent members of the Board of Directors select, the candidates for all directorships to be filled by the Board of Directors or by the shareholders at an annual or special meeting.
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Review the Board of Directors’ committee structure and recommend to the Board of Directors to serve on the committees of the Board, giving consideration to the criteria for service on each committee as set forth in the charter for such committee, as well as to any other factors the committee deems relevant, and when appropriate, make recommendations regarding the removal of any member of any committee.
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Recommend members of the Board of Directors to serve as the chair of the committees of the Board of Directors.
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Review the adequacy of the charters adopted by each committee of the Board, and recommend changes as necessary.
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Oversee and approve the management continuity planning process. Annually review and evaluate the succession plans relating to the CEO and other executive officer positions and make recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the selection of individuals to occupy these positions.
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Develop and recommend to the Board of Directors for its approval an annual self-evaluation process of the Board of Directors and its committees. Based on the results of the annual evaluation, as well as on any other matters the committee shall deem relevant, the committee shall make such recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding Board processes and other items deemed appropriate to improve or ensure the effective functioning of the Board of Directors as the committee shall from time to time deem advisable or appropriate.
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Develop and recommend to the Board of Directors for its approval a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines. The committee shall review the guidelines on an annual basis, or more frequently if appropriate, and recommend changes as necessary.
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a representation that the shareholder is a beneficial holder of our capital stock;
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the name and address, as they appear on our books, of the shareholder sending such communication; and
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to compensate the executive officers of Solera National Bancorp, Inc. fairly for their contributions to Solera National Bancorp, Inc.’s short, medium and long-term performance; and
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to allow Solera National Bancorp, Inc. to attract, motivate and retain the management personnel necessary to Solera National Bancorp, Inc.’s success by providing an executive compensation program comparable to that offered by companies with which Solera National Bancorp, Inc. competes for management personnel.
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Douglas Crichfield
President and
Chief Executive Officer
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2012
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180,000
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40,000
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31,750
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20,482 (3)
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272,232
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175,000
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11,900
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9,300
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21,302 (4)
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Robert J. Fenton
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Operating Officer
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2012
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167,500
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20,000
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12,600
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6,049 (5)
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206,149
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2011
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165,000
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18,000
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6,200
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9,234 (6)
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198,434
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Kathleen A. Stout (7)
Executive Vice President,
President Residential Mortgage Division
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2012
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13,846
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120,000
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133,846
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Larry E. Heesch (8)
Senior Vice President,
Chief Credit Officer
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2012
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113,400
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2,000
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2,339 (9)
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117,308
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110,000
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4,000
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3,308 (10)
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117,308
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The amounts reported in this column for each officer represent the aggregate grant-date fair value computed in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. The fair value of each restricted stock award is based on the price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. See additional discussion in Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K.
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The amounts reported in this column for each officer represent the aggregate grant-date fair value computed in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. These are not amounts paid to or realized by the officer. Assumptions used in calculation of these compensation costs are included in Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2012 Form 10-K.
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(3)
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Includes $9,600 paid as housing reimbursement; $6,000 paid as mileage reimbursement for commute from home to office; $4,356 paid towards medical insurance premiums for non-employer sponsored plan and $526 for life insurance premiums.
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(4)
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Includes $9,600 paid as housing reimbursement; $6,000 paid as mileage reimbursement for commute from home to office; $4,356 paid towards medical insurance premiums for non-employer sponsored plan; $568 in gross-ups for the payment of taxes and $778 for life insurance premiums.
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(5)
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Includes $5,565 of employer contributions to Mr. Fenton’s 401K plan and $484 for life insurance premiums.
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(6)
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Includes $5,467 of employer contributions to Mr. Fenton’s 401K plan; $2,940 in gross-ups for the payment of taxes and $827 for life insurance premiums.
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(7)
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Ms. Stout was named Executive Vice President of the Bank and President of the Bank’s Residential Mortgage Division on November 30, 2012.
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(8)
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Mr. Heesch retired in December 2012.
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(9)
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Includes $2,206 of employer contributions to Mr. Heesch’s 401K plan and $133 for life insurance premiums.
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(10)
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Includes $3,131 of employer contributions to Mr. Heesch’s 401K plan and $177 for life insurance premiums.
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Name
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Date Granted
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Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
Exercisable
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Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
Unexercisable
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Option Exercise Price
($)
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Option
Expiration
Date
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Douglas Crichfield
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09/10/2007
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5,000
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(1)
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—
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$10.00
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09/10/2017
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08/07/2009
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33,333
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6,667
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(2)
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$6.40
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08/07/2019
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||||||||||||||
01/14/2011
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4,792
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5,208
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(3)
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$3.00
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01/14/2021
|
||||||||||||||
01/17/2012
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3,438
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11,562
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(4)
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$3.35
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01/17/2022
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||||||||||||||
12/21/2012
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—
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25,000
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(5)
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$5.50
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12/21/2022
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Robert J. Fenton
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09/10/2007
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63,359
|
—
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$10.00
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09/10/2017
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12/31/2007
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8,143
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—
|
$10.00
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12/31/2017
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02/12/2009
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7,667
|
333
|
(6)
|
$7.10
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02/12/2019
|
||||||||||||||
08/13/2010
|
5,833
|
4,167
|
(7)
|
$4.47
|
08/13/2020
|
||||||||||||||
01/14/2011
|
4,792
|
5,208
|
(8)
|
$3.00
|
01/14/2021
|
||||||||||||||
01/13/2012
|
2,292
|
7,708
|
(9)
|
$3.35
|
01/13/2022
|
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Former Named Executive Officer:
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Larry E. Heesch
|
06/01/2009
|
4,479
|
—
|
$6.00
|
06/01/2019
|
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(1)
|
Issued in connection with his role as director of Solera National Bancorp, Inc.
|
(2)
|
Vests ratably each month until fully vested in August 2013.
|
(3)
|
Vests ratably each month until fully vested in January 2015.
|
(4)
|
Vests ratably each month until fully vested in January 2016.
|
(5)
|
Vests ratably each month until fully vested in December 2016.
|
(6)
|
Became fully vested in February 2013.
|
(7)
|
Vests ratably each month until fully vested in August 2014.
|
(8)
|
Vests ratably each month until fully vested in January 2015.
|
(9)
|
Vests ratable each month until fully vested in January 2016.
|
Date Granted
|
Number of
Shares of Stock That Have Not Vested (#)
|
Market Value of Shares of Stock That Have Not Vested ($)
|
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares That Have Not Vested (#)
|
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value of Unearned Shares That Have Not Vested ($)
|
|||||||||||||||
Kathleen A. Stout
|
11/30/2012
|
25,000
|
(1)
|
$4.80
|
25,000
|
(2)
|
NA
|
||||||||||||
(1)
|
Vests ratably each month until fully vested in November 2014.
|
(2)
|
5,000 shares can vest each year for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 upon achievement of the performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to be set annually beginning in January 2014. The market price of the shares will be determined on the day the performance goals are established.
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Plan Category
|
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options
(a)
|
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options
(b)
|
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
(c)
|
||||
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
|
498,500
|
$6.78
|
12,234
|
||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (1)
|
25,000
|
$5.50
|
225,000
|
||||
Total
|
523,500
|
$6.72
|
237,234
|
||||
(1)
|
Includes shares issued under our 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which is being presented for shareholder approval at the 2013 Annual Meeting, as discussed in this Proxy Statement.
|
Chairman
|
Directors
|
||
Board Meetings
|
$800
|
$400
|
|
Committee Meetings
|
$400
|
$200
|
Name (1)
|
Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)(2)
|
Stock Awards ($)
|
Option
Awards
($)(3)
|
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
($)
|
Non qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
|
All Other Compensation ($)
|
Total
($)
|
|||||||
Norma R. Akers
|
11,800
|
—
|
1,860
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
13,660
|
|||||||
Rob L. Alvarado
|
4,400
|
—
|
1,860
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
6,260
|
|||||||
Maria G. Arias
|
7,200
|
—
|
3,100
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
10,300
|
|||||||
Ron Eller
|
3,800
|
—
|
3,630
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
7,430
|
|||||||
Robert M. Gallegos
|
4,800
|
—
|
1,860
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
6,660
|
|||||||
Ronald E. Montoya
|
13,400
|
—
|
6,200
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
19,600
|
|||||||
Ray L. Nash
|
17,400
|
—
|
3,100
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
20,500
|
|||||||
David N. Roberts
|
3,200
|
—
|
3,630
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
6,830
|
|||||||
Basil Sabbah
|
7,400
|
—
|
1,860
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
9,260
|
|||||||
F. Stanley Sena
|
8,600
|
—
|
3,100
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
11,700
|
|||||||
Larry D. Trujillo
|
8,000
|
—
|
1,860
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
9,860
|
|||||||
Kent C. Veio
|
7,800
|
—
|
3,100
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
10,900
|
|||||||
(1) | Douglas Crichfield, our Chief Executive Officer and President, is not included in this table as he is an employee and has not received compensation for his service as a director since becoming an employee in 2008. |
(2) | Includes fees paid for attendance at board of director and committee meetings for both Solera National Bank and Solera National Bancorp, Inc. |
(3) | As of December 31, 2012, each non-employee director had the following number of option awards outstanding: Ms. Akers – 13,000 options; Mr. Alvarado – 11,000 options; Ms. Arias – 13,000 options; Mr. Eller – 3,000 options; Mr. Gallegos – 11,000 options; Mr. Montoya – 22,000 options; Mr. Nash – 15,000 options; Mr. Roberts – 3,000 options; Mr. Sabbah – 18,000 options; Mr. Sena – 13,000 options; Mr. Trujillo – 6,000 options; and Mr. Veio – 15,000 options. Additional information concerning the security ownership of our directors is set forth in this proxy statement under “Security Ownership of Beneficial Owners and Management.” |
Name and Position
|
Number of Shares
Underlying Options(1)
|
Option Type
|
Exercise Price
|
|||||||
Douglas Crichfield, President and CEO
|
$ | 25,000 |
ISO
|
$ | 5.50 | |||||
Robert J. Fenton, Executive Vice President, CFO, COO
|
10,000 |
ISO
|
$ | 5.36 | ||||||
Non-Executive Director Group
|
51,000 |
NQSO
|
$ | 5.45 | ||||||
Non-Executive Employee and Officer Group
|
15,000 |
ISO
|
$ | 5.36 | ||||||
Non-Executive Employee and Officer Group
|
45,000 |
NQSO
|
$ | 5.45 | ||||||
Total Granted
|
146,000 | |||||||||
Total Available for Future Grants
|
104,000 | |||||||||
|
(1)
|
Awards granted under the 2012 Plan are contingent upon shareholder approval of the plan.
|
2012
|
2011
|
|||||||
Audit fees
|
$ | 101,500 | $ | 105,500 | ||||
Audit-related fees
|
3,980 | 3,950 | ||||||
Tax fees
|
4,000 | — | ||||||
All other fees
|
— | — | ||||||
Total
|
$ | 109,480 | $ | 109,450 |
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2)
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Every two years
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3)
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Every three years
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4)
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
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Robert J. Fenton
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Secretary
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Solera National Bancorp, Inc.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS – MAY 22, 2013 AT 10:00 AM (LOCAL TIME)
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The undersigned hereby appoints Robert J. Fenton and Douglas Crichfield, and each of them, proxies with full power of substitution, to vote all shares of Solera National Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) held of record by the undersigned on March 25, 2013, the record date with respect to this solicitation, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company to be held at Pinehurst Country Club, 6255 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235, beginning at 10:00 a.m., local time on May 22, 2013, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof, upon all matters properly coming before the Annual Meeting.
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PROXY SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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(The Board recommends you vote “FOR” Proposals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) | ||||||||||||
Proposal 1
|
Election of Directors
|
à
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FOR
ALL
|
WITHHOLD
ALL
|
FOR ALL
EXCEPT
|
|||||||
|
o
|
o | ||||||||||
Norma R. Akers
|
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¨
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||||||||||
Rob L. Alvarado
|
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¨
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CONTROL ID:
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Maria G. Arias
|
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¨
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REQUEST ID:
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|
||||||||
Douglas Crichfield
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¨
|
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Ron Eller
|
|
¨
|
||||||||||
Robert M. Gallegos
|
|
¨
|
||||||||||
Ronald E. Montoya
|
|
¨
|
||||||||||
Ray L. Nash
|
o | |||||||||||
David N. Roberts
|
o | |||||||||||
Basil Sabbah
|
o | |||||||||||
F. Stanley Sena
|
o | |||||||||||
Larry D. Trujillo
|
o | |||||||||||
Kent C. Veio
|
o | |||||||||||
Proposal 2
|
Approval of Solera National Bancorp Inc.’s 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which reserves 250,000 shares of common stock for issuance thereunder
|
à
|
FOR
|
AGAINST
|
ABSTAIN
|
|||||||
¨
|
¨
|
¨
|
||||||||||
Proposal 3
|
Approval of Authorized Share Increase from 5 million common shares to 10 million common shares
|
à
|
FOR
|
AGAINST
|
ABSTAIN
|
|||||||
¨
|
¨
|
¨
|
||||||||||
Proposal 4
|
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
|
à
|
FOR
|
AGAINST
|
ABSTAIN
|
|||||||
¨
|
¨
|
¨
|
||||||||||
Proposal 5
|
Say-on-Pay an advisory vote on executive
compensation |
à
|
FOR
|
AGAINST
|
ABSTAIN
|
|||||||
|
¨
|
¨
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¨
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(The Board recommends you vote “Every Three Years” on Proposal 6) | ||||||||||||
Proposal 6
|
Frequency on Pay an advisory vote on the frequency of the say-on-pay vote
|
EVERY YEAR
|
EVERY TWO YEARS
|
EVERY THREE YEARS
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ABSTAIN
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MARK “X” HERE IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING: o
MARK HERE FOR ADDRESS CHANGE o New Address (if applicable):
____________________________
____________________________
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IMPORTANT: Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If signer is a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.
Dated: ________________________, 2013
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