EXHIBIT 10.2

 

FORM OF

INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT

Granted by

PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC.

under the

PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC.

2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

This stock option agreement (“ Option ” or “ Agreement ”) is and will be subject in every respect to the provisions of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”) of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (the “ Company ”) which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.  A copy of the Plan has been provided to each person granted a stock option pursuant to the Plan.  The holder of this Option (the “ Participant ”) hereby accepts this Option, subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan and this Agreement, and agrees that all decisions under and interpretations of the Plan and this Agreement by the Committee appointed to administer the Plan (“ Committee ”) or the Board of Directors will be final, binding and conclusive upon the Participant and the Participant’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.  Except where the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” will include the parent and all present and future subsidiaries of the Company as defined in Section 424(e) and 424(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time (the “ Code ”).  Capitalized terms used herein but not defined will have the same meaning as in the Plan.

 

1.   Name of Participant :__________________  

 

2.   Date of Grant :  ________, 201   .

 

3.	Total number of shares of Company common stock, $0.01 par value per share, that may be acquired pursuant to this Option :_____________________

                         (subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 10 hereof).

 

·	This is an Incentive Stock Option (“ ISO ”) to the maximum extent permitted under Code Section 422(d).

 

     4.                   Exercise price per share:      $ __________

       (subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 10 below)

     5.                  Expiration Date of Option:   __________, 20   .

 

6.	Vesting Schedule .  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Option first becomes exercisable, subject to the Option’s expiration date, in accordance               with the vesting schedule specified herein.

 

The Options granted under this Agreement shall vest in five (5) equal annual installments, with the first installment becoming exercisable on the first anniversary of the date of grant, or _______, 201   , and succeeding installments on each anniversary thereafter, through __________, 20   .  To the extent the Options awarded to me are not equally divisible by “5,” any excess Options shall vest on __________, 20   .

This Option may not be exercised at any time on or after the Option’s expiration date. Vesting will automatically accelerate pursuant to Sections 2.9 and 4.1 of the Plan (in the event of death or Disability or Involuntary Termination of Employment following a Change in Control).

 

7.           Exercise Procedure .

 

7.1

Delivery of Notice of Exercise of Option .  This Option will be exercised in whole or in part by the Participant’s delivery to the Company of written notice (the “ Notice of Exercise of Option ” attached hereto as Exhibit A or as otherwise acceptable to the Company) setting forth the number of shares with respect to which this Option is to be exercised, together with payment by cash or other means acceptable to the Committee, including:

 

·	by tendering, either actually or by attestation, shares of Stock valued at Fair Market Value as of the day of exercise.

 

·	Cash or personal, certified or cashier’s check in the sum of $_______, in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

 

·	Stock of the Company with a fair market value of $______ in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

 

·	By a net settlement of the Option, using a portion of the shares obtained on exercise in payment of the exercise price of the Option (and, if applicable, any minimum required tax withholding).

 

·	By selling ______ shares from my Option shares through a broker in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

 

7.2

“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(s) of the Plan.

 

8.            Delivery of Shares.

8.1

Delivery of Shares .  Delivery of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Option will comply with all applicable laws (including the requirements of the Securities Act) and the applicable requirements of any securities exchange or similar entity.

9.            Change in Control.

9.1

In the event of the Participant’s Involuntary Termination of Employment following a Change in Control, all Options held by the Participant, whether or not exercisable at such time, will become fully exercisable, subject to the expiration provisions otherwise applicable to the Option.

9.2

A “ Change in Control ” will be deemed to have occurred as provided in Section 4.2 of the Plan.

 
 

10.            Adjustment Provisions.

 

This Option, including the number of shares subject to the Option and the exercise price, will be adjusted upon the occurrence of the events specified in, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of the Plan.

 

11.            Termination of Option and Accelerated Vesting .

 

This Option will terminate upon the expiration date, except as set forth in the following  provisions:

 

(i)

Death .  This Option will become exercisable as to all shares subject to an outstanding Award, whether or not then exercisable, in the event of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of the Participant’s death.  This Option may thereafter be exercised by the Participant’s legal representative or beneficiaries for a period of one (1) year from the date of death, subject to termination on the expiration date of this Option, if earlier.

 

(ii)

Disability .  This Option will become exercisable as to all shares subject to an outstanding Award, whether or not then exercisable, in the event of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of the Participant’s Disability. This Option may thereafter be exercised for a period of one (1) year from the date of such Termination of Service by reason of Disability, subject to termination on the Option’s expiration date, if earlier.

 

(iii)

Retirement.   Vested Options may be exercised for a period of one (1) year from the date of Termination of Service by reason of Retirement, subject to termination on the Option’s expiration date, if earlier (and, for purposes of clarity, non-vested Options will be forfeited on the date of Termination of Service by reason of Retirement).  “Retirement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(dd) of the Plan.  Options exercised more than three months following Retirement will not have ISO treatment.

(iv)	Termination for Cause .   If the Participant’s Service has been terminated for Cause, all Options that have not been exercised will expire and be forfeited.

 

(v)

Other Termination .   If the Participant’s Service terminates for any reason other than due to death, Disability, Retirement, Involuntary Termination following a Change in Control or for Cause, this Option may thereafter be exercised, to the extent it was exercisable at the time of such termination, for a period of three months following termination, subject to termination on the Option’s expiration date, if earlier.

12.            Miscellaneous.

12.1

No Option will confer upon the Participant any rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the date on which the individual fulfills all conditions for receipt of such rights.

12.2

This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified unless evidenced in writing and signed by the Company and the Participant.

12.3

Except as otherwise provided by the Committee, ISOs under the Plan are not transferable except (1) as designated by the Participant by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, (2) to a trust established by the Participant, or (3) between spouses incident to a divorce or pursuant to a domestic relations order, provided, however,  that in the case of a transfer described under (3), the Option will not qualify as an ISO as of the day of such transfer.

12.4

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

12.5

This Agreement is subject to all laws, regulations and orders of any governmental authority which may be applicable thereto and, notwithstanding any of the provisions hereof, the Participant agrees that he will not exercise the Option granted hereby nor will the Company be obligated to issue any shares of stock hereunder if the exercise thereof or the issuance of such shares, as the case may be, would constitute a violation by the Participant or the Company of any such law, regulation or order or any provision thereof.

12.6        The granting of this Option does not confer upon the Participant any right to be retained in the employ of the Company or any subsidiary.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name and on its behalf as of the date of grant of this Option set forth above.

 

 

 

PARTICIPANT’S ACCEPTANCE

 

The undersigned hereby accepts the foregoing Option and agrees to the terms and conditions hereof, including the terms and provisions of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.  The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

 

EXHIBIT A

NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF OPTION

I hereby exercise the stock option (the “Option”) granted to me by Provident Bancorp, Inc.  (the “Company”) or its affiliate, subject to all the terms and provisions set forth in the Stock Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) and the Provident Bancorp, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) referred to therein, and notify you of my desire to purchase __________________ shares of common stock of the Company (“Common Stock”) for a purchase price of $_______ per share.

I elect to pay the exercise price by:

___

Cash or personal, certified or cashier’s check in the sum of $_______, in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

 

___

Stock of the Company with a fair market value of $______ in full/partial payment of the purchase price.*

 

___

My check in the sum of $_______ and stock of the Company with a fair market value of $______, in full/partial payment of the purchase price.*

___

A net settlement of the Option, using a portion of the shares obtained on exercise in payment of the exercise price of the Option (and, if applicable, any minimum required tax withholding).

 

___

Selling  ______ shares from my Option shares through a broker in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

 

I understand that after this exercise, ____________ shares of Common Stock remain subject to the Option, subject to all terms and provisions set forth in the Agreement and the Plan.

 

I hereby represent that it is my intention to acquire these shares for the following purpose:

 

___           investment

___           resale or distribution

Please note: if your intention is to resell (or distribute within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933) the shares you acquire through this Option exercise, the Company or transfer agent may require an opinion of counsel that such resale or distribution would not violate the Securities Act of 1933 prior to your exercise of such Option.

 

Date: ____________, _____.                                        _________________________________________

Participant’s signature

*           If I elect to exercise by exchanging shares I already own, I will constructively return shares that I already own to purchase the new option shares.  If my shares are in certificate form, I must attach a separate statement indicating the certificate number of the shares I am treating as having exchanged.  If the shares are held in “street name” by a registered broker, I must provide the Company with a notarized statement attesting to the number of shares owned that will be treated as having been exchanged.  I will keep the shares that I already own and treat them as if they are shares acquired by the option exercise.  In addition, I will receive additional shares equal to the difference between the shares I constructively exchange and the total new option shares that I acquire.

 

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EXHIBIT 10.3

 

FORM OF

NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT

Granted by

PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC.

under the

PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC.

2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

This stock option agreement (“ Option ” or “ Agreement ”) is and will be subject in every respect to the provisions of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”) of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (the “ Company ”) which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.  A copy of the Plan has been provided to each person granted a stock option pursuant to the Plan.  The holder of this Option (the “ Participant ”) hereby accepts this Option, subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan and this Agreement, and agrees that all decisions under and interpretations of the Plan and this Agreement by the Committee appointed to administer the Plan (“ Committee ”) or the Board of Directors will be final, binding and conclusive upon the Participant and the Participant’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.  Except where the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” will include the parent and all present and future subsidiaries of the Company as defined in Section 424(e) and 424(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time (the “ Code ”).  Capitalized terms used herein but not defined will have the same meaning as in the Plan.

 

1.     N ame of Participant :_________________________  

 

2.     D ate of Grant :  __________, 201   .

 

3.	Total number of shares of Company common stock, $0.01 par value per share, that may be acquired pursuant to this Option :______________________

                   (subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 10 hereof).

 

·	This is a Non-Qualified Option.

 

  4.            Exercise price per share:      $ _______

(subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 10 below)

  5.            Expiration Date of Option:   _________, 20   .

 

6.	Vesting Schedule .  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Option first becomes exercisable, subject to the Option’s expiration date, in accordance with the vesting schedule specified herein.

 

The Options granted under this Agreement shall vest in five (5) equal annual installments, with the first installment becoming exercisable on the first anniversary of the date of grant, or _______, 201   , and succeeding installments on each anniversary thereafter, through __________, 20   .  To the extent the Options awarded to me are not equally divisible by “5,” any excess Options shall vest on ________, 20   .

This Option may not be exercised at any time on or after the Option’s expiration date. Vesting will automatically accelerate pursuant to Section 2.9 and 4.1 of the Plan (in the event of death or Disability or Involuntary Termination of Employment or Involuntary Termination of Service as a Director following a Change in Control).

 

7.           Exercise Procedure .

 

7.1

Delivery of Notice of Exercise of Option .  This Option will be exercised in whole or in part by the Participant’s delivery to the Company of written notice (the “ Notice of Exercise of Option ” attached hereto as Exhibit A or as otherwise acceptable to the Company) setting forth the number of shares with respect to which this Option is to be exercised, together with payment by cash or other means acceptable to the Committee, including:

·	By tendering, either actually or by attestation, shares of Stock valued at Fair Market Value as of the day of exercise.

·	Cash or personal, certified or cashier’s check in the sum of $_______, in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

·	Stock of the Company with a fair market value of $______ in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

·	By a net settlement of the Option, using a portion of the shares obtained on exercise in payment of the exercise price of the Option (and, if applicable, any minimum required tax withholding).

 

·	By selling ______ shares from my Option shares through a broker in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

 

7.2

“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(s) of the Plan.

 

8.            Delivery of Shares.

8.1

Delivery of Shares .  Delivery of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Option will comply with all applicable laws (including the requirements of the Securities Act) and the applicable requirements of any securities exchange or similar entity.

9.            Change in Control.

9.1

In the event of the Participant’s Involuntary Termination of Employment or Involuntary Termination of Service as a Director following a Change in Control, all Options held by the Participant, whether or not exercisable at such time, will become fully exercisable, subject to the expiration provisions otherwise applicable to the Option.

9.2

A “ Change in Control ” will be deemed to have occurred as provided in Section 4.2 of the Plan.

 

10.            Adjustment Provisions.

 

This Option, including the number of shares subject to the Option and the exercise price, will be adjusted upon the occurrence of the events specified in, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of the Plan.

 

11.            Termination of Option and Accelerated Vesting .

 

This Option will terminate upon the expiration date, except as set forth in the following  provisions:

 

(i)

Death .  This Option will become exercisable as to all shares subject to an outstanding Award, whether or not then exercisable, in the event of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of the Participant’s death.  This Option may thereafter be exercised by the Participant’s legal representative or beneficiaries for a period of one (1) year from the date of death, subject to termination on the expiration date of this Option, if earlier.

 

(ii)

Disability .  This Option will become exercisable as to all shares subject to an outstanding Award, whether or not then exercisable, in the event of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of the Participant’s Disability. This Option may thereafter be exercised for a period of one (1) year from the date of such Termination of Service by reason of Disability, subject to termination on the Option’s expiration date, if earlier.

 

(iii)

Retirement .  Vested Options may be exercised for a period of one (1) year from the date of Termination of Service by reason of Retirement, subject to termination on the Option’s expiration date, if earlier (and, for purposes of clarity, non-vested Options will be forfeited on the date of Termination of Service by reason of Retirement).  “Retirement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(dd) of the Plan.

(iv)	Termination for Cause .   If the Participant’s Service has been terminated for Cause, all Options that have not been exercised will expire and be forfeited.

(v)

Other Termination .   If the Participant’s Service terminates for any reason other than due to death, Disability, Retirement, Involuntary Termination following a Change in Control or for Cause, this Option may thereafter be exercised, to the extent it was exercisable at the time of such termination, for a period of three months following termination, subject to termination on the Option’s expiration date, if earlier.

12.            Miscellaneous.

12.1

No Option will confer upon the Participant any rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the date on which the individual fulfills all conditions for receipt of such rights.

12.2

This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified unless evidenced in writing and signed by the Company and the Participant.

12.3

In the discretion of the Committee, a non-qualified Option granted under the Plan may be transferable by the Participant, provided, however, that such  transfers will be limited to Immediate Family Members of Participants, trusts and partnerships established for the primary benefit of such family members or to charitable organizations, and provided, further, that such transfers are not made for consideration to the Participant.

12.4

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

12.5

This Agreement is subject to all laws, regulations and orders of any governmental authority which may be applicable thereto and, notwithstanding any of the provisions hereof, the Participant agrees that he will not exercise the Option granted hereby nor will the Company be obligated to issue any shares of stock hereunder if the exercise thereof or the issuance of such shares, as the case may be, would constitute a violation by the Participant or the Company of any such law, regulation or order or any provision thereof.

12.6           The granting of this Option does not confer upon the Participant any right to be retained in the service of the Company or any subsidiary.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name and on its behalf as of the date of grant of this Option set forth above.

 

PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC.

 

By:_________________________________                                                                

Its:_________________________________                                                                

 

 

PARTICIPANT’S ACCEPTANCE

 

The undersigned hereby accepts the foregoing Option and agrees to the terms and conditions hereof, including the terms and provisions of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.  The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

PARTICIPANT

 

 

 

____________________________________

 

EXHIBIT A

NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF OPTION

I hereby exercise the stock option (the “Option”) granted to me by Provident Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) or its affiliate, subject to all the terms and provisions set forth in the Stock Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) and the Provident Bancorp, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) referred to therein, and notify you of my desire to purchase __________________ shares of common stock of the Company (“Common Stock”) for a purchase price of $______ per share.

I elect to pay the exercise price by:

___

Cash or personal, certified or cashier’s check in the sum of $_______, in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

 

___

Stock of the Company with a fair market value of $______ in full/partial payment of the purchase price.*

 

___

My check in the sum of $_______ and stock of the Company with a fair market value of $______, in full/partial payment of the purchase price.*

___

A net settlement of the Option, using a portion of the shares obtained on exercise in payment of the exercise price of the Option (and, if applicable, any minimum required tax withholding).

 

___

Selling  ______ shares from my Option shares through a broker in full/partial payment of the purchase price.

 

I understand that after this exercise, ____________ shares of Common Stock remain subject to the Option, subject to all terms and provisions set forth in the Agreement and the Plan.

 

I hereby represent that it is my intention to acquire these shares for the following purpose:

 

___           investment

___           resale or distribution

Please note: if your intention is to resell (or distribute within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933) the shares you acquire through this Option exercise, the Company or transfer agent may require an opinion of counsel that such resale or distribution would not violate the Securities Act of 1933 prior to your exercise of such Option.

 

Date: ____________, _____.                                       _________________________________________

Participant’s signature

*           If I elect to exercise by exchanging shares I already own, I will constructively return shares that I already own to purchase the new option shares.  If my shares are in certificate form, I must attach a separate statement indicating the certificate number of the shares I am treating as having exchanged.  If the shares are held in “street name” by a registered broker, I must provide the Company with a notarized statement attesting to the number of shares owned that will be treated as having been exchanged.  I will keep the shares that I already own and treat them as if they are shares acquired by the option exercise.  In addition, I will receive additional shares equal to the difference between the shares I constructively exchange and the total new option shares that I acquire.

 

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EXHIBIT 10.4

 

Form of

Restricted Stock Award

Granted by

PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC.

under the

PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC.

2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

This restricted stock agreement (“ Restricted Stock Award ” or “ Agreement ”) is and will be subject in every respect to the provisions of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Plan ”) of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (the “ Company ”) which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.  A copy of the Plan has been provided to each person granted a Restricted Stock Award pursuant to the Plan.  The holder of this Restricted Stock Award (the “ Participant ”) hereby accepts this Restricted Stock Award, subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan and this Agreement, and agrees that all decisions under and interpretations of the Plan and this Agreement by the Committee appointed to administer the Plan (“ Committee ”) or the Board of Directors will be final, binding and conclusive upon the Participant and the Participant’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.  Except where the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” will include the parent and all present and future subsidiaries of the Company as defined in Section 424(e) and 424(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time (the “ Code ”).  Capitalized terms used herein but not defined will have the same meaning as in the Plan.

 

1.   Name of Participant ______________________________________________________

 

2.   Date of Grant : _____________, 201   .

 

3.	Total number of shares of Company common stock, $0.01 par value per share, covered by the Restricted Stock Award: ___________________________

                    (subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 9 hereof).

 

4.	Vesting Schedule .  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Restricted Stock Award first becomes earned in accordance with the vesting schedule specified    herein.

 

   The Restricted Stock granted under this Agreement shall vest in five (5) equal annual installments, with the first installment vesting on the first anniversary of the date of

   grant, or _______, 20   , and succeeding installments on each anniversary thereafter, through __________, 20   .  To the extent the Restricted Stock awarded to me are not

   equally divisible by “5,” any excess Restricted Stock shall vest on __________, 20   .

 

Vesting will automatically accelerate pursuant to Sections 2.9 and 4.1 of the Plan (in the event of death, Disability or Involuntary Termination of Employment following a Change in Control or Involuntary Termination of Service as a Director following a Change in Control).

 

 5.            Grant of Restricted Stock Award .

The Restricted Stock Award will be in the form of issued and outstanding shares of Stock that will be either registered in the name of the Participant and held by the Company, together with a stock power executed by the Participant in favor of the Company, pending the vesting or forfeiture of the Restricted Stock, or registered in the name of, and delivered to, the Participant.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may in its sole discretion, issue Restricted Stock in any other format (e.g., electronically) in order to facilitate the paperless transfer of such Awards.

 

If certificated, the certificates evidencing the Restricted Stock Award will bear a legend restricting the transferability of the Restricted Stock.  The Restricted Stock awarded to the Participant will not be sold, encumbered hypothecated or otherwise transferred except in accordance with the terms of the Plan and this Agreement.

 

6.	Terms and Conditions .

 

6.1

The Participant will have the right to vote the shares of Restricted Stock awarded hereunder on matters which require shareholder vote.

 

6.2

Any cash dividends or distributions declared with respect to shares of Stock subject to the Restricted Stock Award will be distributed to the Participant at the time the Restricted Stock vests.

 

7.

Delivery of Shares .

 

Delivery of shares of Stock under this Restricted Stock Award will comply with all applicable laws (including, the requirements of the Securities Act), and the applicable requirements of any securities exchange or similar entity.

8.           Change in Control .

8.1

In the event of the Participant’s Involuntary Termination of Employment following a Change in Control or Involuntary Termination of Service as a Director following a Change in Control, all Restricted Stock Awards held by the Participant will become fully vested.

8.2

A “ Change in Control ” will be deemed to have occurred as provided in Section 4.2 of the Plan.

9.            Adjustment Provisions .

 

This Restricted Stock Award, including the number of shares subject to the Restricted Stock Award, will be adjusted upon the occurrence of the events specified in, and in accordance with the provisions of, Section 3.4 of the Plan.

 

 

(ii)	Disability .   In the event of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of Disability, all Restricted Stock will vest as to all shares subject to an outstanding Award, whether or not immediately vested, at the date of Termination of Service .

 

(iii)

Retirement .  In the event of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of the Participant’s Retirement, any Restricted Stock award that has not vested as of the date of Termination of Service will expire and be forfeited.  “Retirement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(dd) of the Plan.

 

(iv)	Termination for Cause .   If the Participant’s Service has been terminated for Cause, all Restricted Stock granted to a Participant that has not vested will expire and be forfeited.

 

(iv)

Other Termination .   If a Participant terminates Service for any reason other than due to death, Disability, Retirement, Involuntary Termination following a Change in Control or for Cause, all shares of  Restricted Stock awarded to the Participant which have not vested as of the date of Termination of Service will expire and be forfeited.

 

11.            Miscellaneous .

 

11.1

No Restricted Stock Award will confer upon the Participant any rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the date on which the individual fulfills all conditions for receipt of such rights.

 

11.2

This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified unless evidenced in writing and signed by the Company and the Participant.

 

11.3

Restricted Stock Awards are not transferable prior to the time such Awards vest in the Participant.

11.4

This Restricted Stock Award will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

 

11.5

This Restricted Stock Award is subject to all laws, regulations and orders of any governmental authority which may be applicable thereto and, notwithstanding any of the provisions hereof, the Company will not be obligated to issue any shares of stock hereunder if the issuance of such shares would constitute a violation of any such law, regulation or order or any provision thereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name and on its behalf as of the date of grant of this Restricted Stock Award set forth above.

 

PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC.

 

By:___________________________                                                                

Its:___________________________                                                                

 

 

PARTICIPANT’S ACCEPTANCE

 

The undersigned hereby accepts the foregoing Restricted Stock Award and agrees to the terms and conditions hereof, including the terms and provisions of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.  The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

PARTICIPANT

 

 

 

                                                                                               ______________________________

 

 

 

 
 

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