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2009 BANK EXECUTIVE PAY – A Comprehensive Report on Total Compensation

The most comprehensive study of west coast bank executive compensation is now available. Based on the public disclosures of nearly 100 banking organizations with assets under $12 billion in California, Oregon and Washington, this study includes the following analyses by rank and bank asset size:

• Base salary
• Cash incentives
• Equity awards
• Nonqualified retirement programs
• Total compensation

For two years banks have been required to disclose compensation under the SEC’s new reporting format. Swanson Watts has studied the proxy statements of west coast banks and can highlight trends and total compensation issues not apparent prior to the new reporting format, and provide additional context to the new compensation disclosure items.

The 2009 Bank Executive Pay report is offered on a complimentary basis through a short
delivery meeting with one or more executive officers and/or compensation committee members. To arrange for a delivery meeting, please email us at compstudy@swansonwatts.com. We look forward to sharing our findings with your organization.