Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes _______ No ___X____
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Yes _______ No ___X____
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the Registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Yes _______ No ___X____
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A
INDEX
1. |
Message from the Chairman of the Board of Directors
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4 |
2. |
Call Notice
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5 |
3. |
Participation of the shareholders in the ESM
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6 |
3.1 |
Representation by power of attorney
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6 |
4 . |
Matters to be resolved in the ESM
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7 |
4.1 |
to approve the proposal of grant of “Deferred Bonus Plans” refer to the year 2011, for directors, managerial employees and others employees of the Company and of companies under its control, as approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, at the meeting held on December 21, 2011.
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4.2 |
to approve the proposal for amendment of the Company’s Bylaws to preview the Compensation and Appointment Committee, as per to Resolution #3.921, dated November 25, 2010, of the Brazilian National Monetary Council, that provides the institution of Compensation Committee, pursuant to the proposal approved by the Board of Executive Officers and the Boards of Directors, at the meetings held on January 04 and 05, 2012, respectively. |
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5. |
List of Exhibits:
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Exhibit I. Deferred Bonus Plans – Exhibit 13 of CVM Instruction #481
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8 |
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Exhibit II. Proposal by amendment of the Company’s Bylaws to previews the Compensation and Appointment Committee
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50 |
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Exhibit III. Related Documents and Links
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106 |
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GlossARY, Abbreviations and Defined Terms
For purposes of this Manual, the terms listed below shall have the meaning attributed to them, except as otherwise referred to herein.
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1. Message from the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dear Shareholders,
I am very pleased to invite you to participate in the ESM of Santander Brasil, called for February 07, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., in the Auditorium of the head offices of the Company located at Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Nos. 2041 and 2235 – 1 st mezzanine – District of Vila Olímpia - São Paulo – State of São Paulo.
This Manual for participating on Shareholders’ meeting (“ Manual ”) we are publishing this Manual to assist our shareholders in taking decisions, providing to you in advance relevant clarifications and orientation for voting.
On this Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting (ESM), we will resolve the proposal of grant of “Deferred Bonus Plans” refer to the year 2011, for directors, managerial employees and others employees of the Company and of companies under its control, to alignment the Company’s interest and the Participants in view of the growth and profitability of the Company’s business and, on the other hand in view of the recognized contribution of the Participants to the development of the Company’s activities.
We will also resolve on the proposal of amendment
of the Company’s Bylaws
to attend the CMN Resolution #3.921 that
provides the institution of Compensation Committee,
which has for the principal objective to accessorize the Board of Directors refer to the Company’s compensation rules.
In order to facilitate your analysis and appreciation of the matters to be resolved in the ESM, we have put the documents relative to each matter of the Call Notice into the form of exhibits to this Manual, complying with the provisions of CVM Instructions No. 481.
We recommend careful reading of this Manual. We are at your disposal to clarify any doubts through our emails acionistas@santander.com.br and ri@santander.com.br .
We hope that this Manual will fulfill its purpose of assisting you with clarification on the matters to be resolved in our ESM. We are counting on your participation in this important event of our Company.
Very truly yours,
Celso Clemente Giacometti
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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2. Call Notice
BANCO SANTANDER (BRASIL) S.A.
Public-held Company with Authorized Capital
Taxpayer ID (“CNPJ/MF”) # 90.400.888/0001-42
Company Registry Number (“NIRE”) # 35.300.332.067
EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
CALL NOTICE
The shareholders of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. (the “ Company ”) are hereby invited, pursuant to article 124 of Law 6,404/76, for the Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting (“ ESM ”) to be held on February 07 th , 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the Auditorium of the Company’s main place of business, at Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, nº 2235 – 1 st mezzanine – Vila Olímpia - São Paulo/SP, to resolve on the following Agenda:
(i) TO APPROVE the proposal of grant of “Deferred Bonus Plans” related to 2011, for directors, managerial employees and others employees of the Company and of companies under its control, as approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, at the meeting held on December 21 st , 2011.
(ii) TO APPROVE the proposal for amendment of the Company’s Bylaws, as per to Resolution #3.921, dated November 25 th , 2010, of the Brazilian National Monetary Council, that provides the institution of Compensation Committee, pursuant to the proposal approved by the Board of Executive Officers and the Boards of Directors, at the meetings held on January 4 th , and 05 th , 2012, respectively.
General Instructions:
1. The Company’s shareholders or their legal representatives shall attend the ESM with their respective identification documents. In the event the Company’s shareholder is represented by an attorney, the Company’s shareholders shall deposit at the Company´s main place of business (with its address indicated below), at least seventy two (72) hours before the ESM, the power of attorney duly granted as required by the Law; and
2. The documents relating to the matters to be examined and discussed in the ESM are available to the shareholders (i) at the Company’s main place of business, at Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, nº 2041 and 2235 - Bloco A - Vila Olímpia – São Paulo/SP, 9 th floor – Corporate Legal Department, where they may be consulted in business days, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as well as on the Company’s websites (www.santander.com.br/ri and www.santander.com.br/acionistas); (ii) at the Brazilian Securities & Exchange Commission (CVM), at Rua Sete de Setembro, 111, 5 o floor Consultation Center, Rio de Janeiro/RJ or at Rua Cincinato Braga, 340, 2 o to 4 o floors, Ed. Delta Plaza, São Paulo/SP as well as on its website (www.cvm.gov.br); and (iii) at the BM&F Bovespa S.A. – Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange, at Rua XV de Novembro, 275, São Paulo/SP, as well as on its website (www.bmfbovespa.com.br).
São Paulo, January 6 th , 2012.
Celso Clemente Giacometti
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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3. Participation of the Shareholders in the ESM
The shareholders of Santander Brasil may participate in the ESM personally , or through a duly appointed and established attorney-in-fact .
The following documents will be required from the shareholders for participation in the ESM:
Individual |
Identification document with photo 1 (original or certified copy) |
Legal entity |
• corporate documents that evidence the legal representation of the shareholder (original or certified copy) 2 • ID document of the legal representative with photo (original or certified copy) |
3 .1. Representation by Power of Attorney
The shareholder may be represented in the ESM by an attorney-in-fact duly appointed and established by a public or private instrument, and on the terms of Article 126, Paragraph One of the Corporation Law, the attorneys-in-fact must have been appointed less than one (1) year before, and must be (i) shareholders of the company, (ii) administrative officers of the company, (ii) attorneys, or (iii) financial institutions, while it is incumbent upon the managers of investment funds to represent the their Unit holders.
The originals or certified copies of the documents mentioned above must be delivered at the head offices of the Company by no later than the time for opening the ESM.
However, in order to facilitate the access of the shareholders to the ESM, we recommend that delivery of these documents be made at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the opening of the ESM.
For the case of documents sent by email, the originals or certified copies must be delivered at the head offices of the Company on the day of the ESM.
The documents must be delivered at the head offices of the Company, at Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek No. 2041 and 2235 – Wing A – District of Vila Olimpia - São Paulo – State of São Paulo, 9 th floor – Legal Corporate Executive Office telephones +55 11 3553-5438 and +55 11 3553-5440, email: juridsocietario@santander.com.br.
1 The following documents may be presented: (i) General Registration ID Card (RG); (ii) Foreigner Identity Card (RNE); (iii) Valid passport; (iv) Professional Class ID Card valid as a civil identity for legal purpose (e.g.: OAB, CRM, CRC, CREA); or (v) National Driver’s License (CNH) with photo.
2 By-Laws/Articles of Association and Minutes/Instruments of election of the legal representatives registered with the pertinent body.
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4. Matters to be Resolved in the ESM
4.1. Approve the proposal of grant of “Deferred Bonus Plans” refer to the year 2011, for directors, managerial employees and others employees of the Company and of companies under its control, as approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, at the meeting held on December 21, 2011.
The Company, in view of alignment the interest of Santander Brasil and the Participants, on one hand to the growth and the profitability of the Company’s business and, on the other hand, to recognize the Participants contribution to the development of the Company’s activity; to give the possibility to the Company to hold the Participants as an employee of the Company; and to promote the good development of the Company and of the shareholders interest within a long term commitment of the Participants, elaborated the “Deferred Bonus Plans”.
The “Deferred Bonus Plans”, also has the interest of attend the Resolution CMN #3.921, which all the financial institutions has to observes the requisites to pay the deferred on the future of the variable remunerate payment by the Company to certain directors, managerial employees and other employees of Santander and companies controlled, pursuant to the financial base sustainable for long term and adjust to the future payment in order to the assumed risks and the variable of the capital cost.
Thus, the Company proposes to ESM approval the “Deferred Bonus Plans” refer to the year 2011, which has for its object the payment of gratification as part of the variable remuneration by the Company to certain directors, managerial employees and other employees of Santander and companies controlled.
The information pertaining to the Plan are described in Exhibits I, I.1, I.2, I.3 and I.4 of the Manual, in accordance with Article 13 of CVM Instruction 481.
4.2 Approve the proposal for amendment of the Company’s Bylaws to preview the Compensation and Appointment Committee, as per to Resolution #3.921, dated November 25, 2010, of the Brazilian National Monetary Council, that provides the institution of Compensation Committee, pursuant to the proposal approved by the Board of Executive Officers and the Boards of Directors, at the meetings held on January 04 and 05, 2012, respectively.
Since January 01, 2012, is on effect the Resolution CMN #3.921, which regulates, the activities of the Compensation Committee, which has for you main objective accessorize the Board of Directors on the responsibility of the Company’s compensation rules.
Pursuant to Resolution CMN #3.921, the Compensation Committee shall be create on the first General Meeting that occurs after January 1 st , 2012 and to have number of members, criterion of the appointment, of destitution and of the compensation, time of term and its attributions previewed on the Company’s Bylaws.
In view of attend the Resolution CMN #3.921, the Company propose to the ESM approve of the amendment of the Company’s Bylaws to contemplate the Compensation Committee. The responsibilities of the Compensation Committee shall be incorporate to the Appointment and Compensation Committee, already created on the structure of the Company and which name shall change to Compensation and Appointment Committee.
The Bylaws, organization rules of the Compensation and Appointment Committee shall be previewed on the Rule Procedure of the Committee.
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EXHIBIT I
(Pursuant to article 13 of CVM Instruction 481)
1. Provide a copy of the proposed plan
Exhibit I.1, I.2, I.3 and I.4.
Exhibit I.1 - LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN - BONUS UNITS 2011
2. Inform the main features of the proposed plan, identifying:
a. Potential beneficiaries
Directors, managerial employees and other workers of Banco Santander Brazil and of the companies under its control that may be benefited by the Plan
b. Maximum number of options to be granted
Maximum Number of options granted
Board of Directors – 0
Statutory Board and Professionals in Key Roles
670,000
c. Maximum number of shares covered by the plan
Maximum Number of options covered
Board of Directors – 0
Statutory Board and Professionals in Key Roles
670,000
d. Terms for acquisition
The Participant must remain in the Company during the term of the Plan and follow other criteria established in the regulations.
e. Detailed criteria for setting the exercise price
The values used as the basis of the Bonus Units to be paid to the Participants will be calculated as follows:
(a) First fiscal year following the Base Year: The Final Number of Units per Year of the first fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units in the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of the BM&FBOVESPA from January of the first fiscal year following the Base Year;
(b) Second fiscal year following the Base Year: The Final Number of Units per Year of the second fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units in the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of the BM&FBOVESPA from January of the second fiscal year following the Base Year; and
(c) Third fiscal year following the Base Year: The Final Number of Units per Year of the third fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units in the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of the BM&FBOVESPA from January of the third fiscal year following the Base Year.
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f. Criteria for setting the exercise period
The Total Number of Units will be divided by 3 (three) and allocated equally to the three fiscal years following the Base Year. The payment of each installment of the Participants' Bonus Units will be made until March 31 st of each of the three fiscal years following the Base Year.
g. Method for settlement of options
The bonus payment will be made directly into Units, if this payment method is approved by the CVM and BM&FBovespa. Otherwise the value will be paid in reais, pegged to the price of the Units.
h. Criteria and events that, when determined, will cause the suspension, modification or termination of the plan
The Board of Directors of the Company may establish the partial payment or non-payment of the plan, upon verification of the following events:
(a) unsatisfactory financial performance of the Company;
(b) breach of internal rules applicable to the Participant, including but not limited to, risk management policies;
(c) material change in the financial condition of the Company, except as a result of changes in accounting standards;
(d) material changes in the Company's net worth; or
(e) undue exposure in risk management.
3. Justify the proposed plan, explaining:
a. The main objectives of the plan
The Plan has the following objectives:
(a) align the interests of Banco Santander Brazil and of the Participants aiming at, on one hand, the growth and profitability of the Company’s business and on the other hand, the recognition of the Participants’ contribution to the activities of Banco Santander Brazil;
(b) allow the Company to retain the Participants in its staff of employees, offering them as an additional bonus, a remuneration linked to the performance of the Deposit Certificates representing the Shares of the Company, each of 55 (fifty-five) common shares and 50 (fifty) preferred shares issued by the Company ("Units"), in accordance with the terms, conditions and forms of this Plan; and
(c) promote the good performance of the Company and the shareholders’ interests through a long-term commitment by the Participants.
It is part of the current regulatory environment applicable to the Company, especially in light of the CMN Resolution No. 3.921, by which financial institutions must observe certain requirements for payment deferred in the future of the portion of variable compensation owed to its officers and other employees, taking into account the long-term sustainable financial basis and adjustments in future payments due to the risks assumed and fluctuations in cost of capital.
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b. The way the plan contributes to these objectives
The Plan contributes to the alignment of the employees’ interests with the profitability and long-term results of the organization, because it is a deferred payment of variable compensation in shares and subject to Clawback, upon verification of any situation described in paragraph h.
c. How the plan is included in the company's remuneration policy
The Plan is a key element in the Company's compensation strategy because it acts as an efficient instrument of recognition, motivation and retention of Participants in the short, medium and long term.
d. How the plan will align the interests of the beneficiaries and the company's short, medium and long term interests
The Plan aligns the interests of the Participants and the Company's short, medium and long term interests, since the compensation is related to the price of the Company’s shares and subject to Clawback.
4. Estimate the company's expenses arising from the plan, according to the accounting rules that address this matter
Total Estimated Cost of the Plan: BRL 10 MM
Exhibit I.2 - LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN - SUPERVISED COLLECTIVE (DEFERRED SHARE IN CASH)
2. Inform the main features of the proposed plan, identifying:
a. Potential beneficiaries
Directors, managerial employees and other workers of the Company and of the companies under its control that may be benefited by the Plan
b. Maximum number of options to be granted
Not applicable
c. Maximum number of shares covered by the plan
Not applicable
d. Terms for acquisition
The Participant must remain in the Company during the term of the Plan and follow other criteria established in the regulations.
e. Detailed criteria for setting the exercise price
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The values
of the Deferred Bonus to be paid to the Participants will be calculated as follows:
(a) First fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the first fiscal year adjusted by the variation of 100% (one hundred percent) of the CDI between February 1 st of the Base Year until January 31 st of the first fiscal year following the Base Year.
(b) Second fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the second fiscal year adjusted by the variation of 100% (one hundred percent) of the CDI between February 1 st of the Base Year until January 31 st of the second fiscal year following the Base Year.
(c) Third fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the third fiscal year adjusted by the variation of 100% (one hundred percent) of the CDI between February 1 st of the Base Year until January 31 st of the third fiscal year following the Base Year.
f. Criteria for setting the exercise period
The Initial Base Value will be divided by 3 (three) and equally allocated to the three fiscal years following the Base Year. The payment of each installment of the Deferred Bonus of the Participants (i) will be made until March 31 st of each of the three fiscal years following the Base Year.
g. Method for settlement of options
The dividend will be paid as bonus in cash.
h. Criteria and events that, when determined, will cause the suspension, modification or termination of the plan
The Board of Directors of the Company may establish the partial payment or non-payment of the plan, upon verification of the following events:
(a) unsatisfactory financial performance of the Company;
(b) breach of internal rules applicable to the Participant, including but not limited to, risk management policies;
(c) material change in the financial condition of the Company, except as a result of changes in accounting standards;
(d) material changes in the Company's net worth; or
(e) undue exposure in risk management.
3. Justify the proposed plan, explaining:
a. The main objectives of the plan
The Plan has the following objectives:
(a) align the interests of Banco Santander Brazil and of the Participants aiming at, on one hand, the growth and profitability of the Company’s business and on the other hand, the recognition of the Participants’ contribution to the activities of Banco Santander Brazil;
(b) allow the Company to retain the Participants in its staff of employees, offering them as an additional bonus, a remuneration linked to the performance of the Deposit Certificates representing the Shares of the Company, each of 55 (fifty-five) common shares and 50 (fifty) preferred shares issued by the Company (" Units "), in accordance with the terms, conditions and forms of this Plan; and
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(c) promote the good performance of the Company and the shareholders’ interests through a long-term commitment by the Participants.
It is part of the current regulatory environment applicable to the Company, especially in light of the CMN Resolution No. 3.921, by which financial institutions must observe certain requirements for payment deferred in the future of the portion of variable compensation owed to its officers and other employees, taking into account the long-term sustainable financial basis and adjustments in future payments due to the risks assumed and fluctuations in cost of capital.
b. The way the plan contributes to these objectives
The Plan contributes to the alignment of the employees’ interests with the profitability and long-term results of the organization, because it is a deferred payment of variable compensation and subject to Clawback, upon verification of any situation described in paragraph h.
c. How the plan is included in the company's remuneration policy
The Plan is a key element in the Company's compensation strategy because it acts as an efficient instrument of recognition, motivation and retention of Participants in the short, medium and long term.
d. How the plan will align the interests of the beneficiaries and the company's short, medium and long term interests
The Plan aligns the interests of the Participants and the Company's short, medium and long term interests, since the compensation is subject to Clawback.
4. Estimate the company’s expenses incurred with the plan, pursuant to the account rules dealing with this subject matter.
Total estimated cost of the Plan: BRL 19 million
Exihibit I.3 - LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN – COLLECTIVE SUPERVISED UNITS BONUS
2. Inform the main features of the proposed plan, specifying:
a. Potential beneficiaries
Administrators, management level employees and other employees of Banco Santander Brasil and controlled companies who may be benefitted with the Plan
b. Maximum number of options to be issued
Maximum Number of options granted
Board of Directors – 0
Statutory Board and Professionals in Key Roles
670,000
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c. Maximum number of shares covered by the plan
Maximum Number of options covered
Board of Directors – 0
Statutory Board and Professionals in Key Roles
670,000
d. Acquisition conditions
The participant must remain with the Company during the effective term of the Plan and comply with the other criteria set forth in the regulation.
e. Detailed criteria for determining exercise price
The values used as a basis for the Bonus in Units to be paid to the Participants shall be calculated as follows:
(a) First exercise following the Base Year: the Annual Final Quantity of Units of the first exercise multiplied by the final daily quotation of the Units at the fifteen (15) last tradingsessions at BM&FBOVESPA in the month of January of the first fiscal year following the Base Year;
(b) Second exercise following the Base Year : the Annual Final Quantity of Units of the secondexercise multiplied by the final daily quotation of the Units at the fifteen (15) last trading sessions at BM&FBOVESPA in the month of January of the first fiscal year following the Base Year;
(c) Third exercise following the Base Year : the Annual Final Quantity of Units of the thirdexercise multiplied by the final daily quotation of the Units at the fifteen (15) last tradingsessions at BM&FBOVESPA in the month of January of the first fiscal year following the Base Year;
f. Criteria for determining the term of the exercise
The Total Quantity of Units shall be divided by three (3) and allotted equally to the three fiscal years following the Base Year. The payments of each portion of the Bonus in Units of the Participants shall be made up to the 31 st of March of each one of the three fiscal years following the Base Year.
g.Form of settling the options
The payment of the bonus shall be made directly in Units, if this form of payment is paid by the Brazilian Securities Committee and by BM&F Bovespa. Otherwise, the amounts shall be paid in Brazilian reals, indexed to the price of the Units.
h.Criteria and events which, if they occur, will cause the suspension, change or extinction of the plan
The Board of Directors may determine a partial payment or a non-payment of the plan, if the following circumstances should arise:
(a) Dissatisfactory financial performance of the Company.
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(b) Infringement of internal rules applicable to the Participant, including, without limitation, risk management policies;
(c) Material changes in the financial conditions of the Company, save if arising from changes in accounting rules;
(d) Material variations in the Company’s reference equity; or
(e) Undue exposure in risk management.
3. Justify the proposed plan, explaining:
a. The main goals of the plan
The Plan has the following goals:
(a) To align the interests of the Company and of the Participants, with the aim at, on one hand, promoting the growth and profitability of the Company business and, on the other, acknowledging the contribution made by the Participants to the development of the activities of the Company;
(b) To enable the Company to retain the Participants as staff members, offering them, as an additional advantage, compensation linked to the performance of the Company’s Share Deposit Certificates, each of which represents fifty-five (55) common shares and fifty (50) preferred shares issued by the Company (the “Units”), subject to the terms, conditions and procedures set forth in this Plan; and
(c) To promote the positive performance of the Company and shareholder interests by securing a long term commitment of the Participants.
The plan is consistent with the current regulatory framework applicable to the Company, especially in the light of the CMN Resolution no. 3921, whereby financial institutions shall comply with certain requirements in order to ensure a deferred future payment of part of the variable compensation payable to its administrators and other co-workers, taking into account sustainable long-term financial bases and adjustments in such future payments in view of the risks incurred and of the fluctuations in the cost of capital.
b. How does the plan contribute towards these goals?
The Plan contributes towards the alignment of the interests of co-workers with the long-term profitability and results of the organization, inasmuch as it represents a payment of deferred variable compensation in shares and subject to Clawback, should any of the situations described under item (h) occur.
c. How does the plan fit into the compensation policy of the Company?
The plan plays a key part in the Company’s compensation strategy, since it operates as an efficient tool for acknowledgment, motivation and retaining of its participants over the short, medium and long terms.
d. How does the plan align with the interests of the beneficiaries and of the Company over the short, medium and long terms?
The plan is aligned with the interests of the beneficiaries and of the Company over the short, medium and long terms by linking the compensation to the price of the Company’s shares, subject to Clawback.
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4. Estimate the expenses of the Company under the plan, pursuant to the accounting rules dealing with this subject matter.
Total Estimated Cost of the Plan: BRL 19 million
Exhibit I.4 - LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN – GENERAL RULE
2. Inform the main features of the proposed plan, specifying:
a. Potential beneficiaries
Management level employees and other employees of Banco Santander Brasil and controlled companies who may be benefitted with the Plan
b. Maximum number of options to be issued
Not applicable
c. Maximum number of shares covered by the plan
Not applicable
d. Acquisition conditions
The participant must remain with the Company during the effective term of the Plan and comply with the other criteria set forth in the regulation
e. Detailed criteria for determining exercise price
The values of the Deferred Bonus to be paid to the Participants shall be paid as follows:
(a) First exercise following the Base Year: the Annual Final Quantity of Units of the first exercise multiplied by a one hundred and twenty per cent (120%) variation in the CDI from February 1 st of the Base Year up to January 31 st of the first fiscal year following the Base Year;
(b) Second exercise following the Base Year: the Annual Final Quantity of Units of the first exercise multiplied by a one hundred and twenty per cent (120%) variation in the CDI from February 1 st of the Base Year up to January 31 st of the second fiscal year following the Base Year;
(c) Third exercise following the Base Year: the Annual Final Quantity of Units of the first exercise multiplied by a one hundred and twenty per cent (120%) variation in the CDI from February 1 st of the Base Year up to January 31 st of the third fiscal year following the Base Year.
f. Criteria for determining the term of the exercise
The Initial Base Value shall be divided by three (3) and allotted equally to the three fiscal years following the Base Year. The payments of each portion of the Deferred Bonus of the Participants shall be made up to the 31 st of March of each one of the three fiscal years following the Base Year.
g. Form of settling the options
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The payment shall be made as a cash bonus.
h. Criteria and events which, if they occur, will cause the suspension, change or extinction of the plan
The Board of Directors may determine a partial payment or a non-payment of the plan, if the following circumstances should arise:
(a) Dissatisfactory financial performance of the Company.
(b) Infringement of internal rules applicable to the Participant, including, without limitation, risk management policies;
(c) Material changes in the financial conditions of the Company, save if arising from changes in accounting rules;
(d) Material variations in the Company’s reference equity; or
(e) Undue exposure in risk management.
3. Justify the proposed plan, explaining:
a. The main goals of the plan
The Plan has the following goals:
(a) To align the interests of Banco Santander Brasil and of the Participants, with the aim at, on one hand, promoting the growth and profitability of the Company business and, on the other, acknowledging the contribution made by the Participants to the development of the activities of Banco Santander Brasil;
(b) To enable the Company to retain the Participants as staff members, offering them, as an additional advantage, compensation linked to the performance of the Company’s Share Deposit Certificates, each of which represents fifty-five (55) common shares and fifty (50) preferred shares issued by the Company (the “Units”), subject to the terms, conditions and procedures set forth in this Plan; and
(c) To promote the positive performance of the Company and shareholder interests by securing a long term commitment of the Participants.
b. How does the plan contribute towards these goals?
The Plan contributes towards the alignment of the interests of co-workers with the long-term profitability and results of the organization, inasmuch as it represents a payment of deferred variable compensation in shares and subject to Clawback, should any of the situations described under item (h) occur
c. How does the plan fit into the compensation policy of the Company?
The plan plays a key part in the Company’s compensation strategy, since it operates as an efficient tool for acknowledgment, motivation and retaining of its participants over the short, medium and long terms.
d. How does the plan align with the interests of the beneficiaries and of the Company over the short, medium and long terms?
The plan is aligned with the interests of the beneficiaries and of the Company over the short, medium and long terms by linking the compensation to the price of the Company’s shares, subject to Clawback.
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4. Estimate the expenses of the Company under the plan, pursuant to the accounting rules dealing with this subject matter
Total Estimated Cost of the Plan: BRL 23.4 million.
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EXHIBIT I.1
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN –
BONUS IN UNITS 2011
I. DEFINITIONS
1.1 Each of the expressions in title case below is used herein, in the singular or plural form, as the case may be, according to the meaning attributed below:
Expression |
Meaning |
Base Year |
The fiscal year subject to the Plan, as defined in Item 3.3. The initial Base Year is [2012]. |
Banco Santander Brasil or the Company |
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., as defined in Item 2.1. |
BM&FBOVESPA |
BM&FBOVESPA S.A.- Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros, as defined in Item 3.3. |
Bonus in Units |
Bonus in Units to be paid to each Participant, as part of the variable compensation payable by the Company to Participants , as defined in Item 3.2, subject to certain conditions defined in this Plan. [If approval by the Securities Commission cannot be obtained in a timely manner to enable the use of treasury Units as part of this Plan, the Bonus in Units may be paid in cash, pegged to the fluctuation of the price of the Units (Ticker: SANB11).] |
Executive Office |
For the purposes of this Plan, the Executive Office corresponds to the Chief Executive Officer and to the Vice Chief Executive Officers of the Company. |
Contract |
Plan Contract, to be executed in electronic form by each collaborator at the time of their eligibility as Participants, as defined in Item 6.1. |
HR Department |
The Human Resources Department of the Company, as defined in Item 4.1. |
Participants |
Officers, management-level employees and other employees of Banco Santander Brasil and of other companies under its control that may be eligible for the Plan, as defined in Item 2.1. |
Plan |
Long-term incentive policy directed at collaborators of Santander Brasil and other companies of the Santander Brasil group, with compensation pegged to the performance of the Units of Banco Santander Brasil, as defined in Item 2.1. |
Final Number of Units per Year |
Actual number of reference Units allocated to the Participant during each fiscal year, based on the Maximum Number of Units per Year and on the criteria set forth in Item 4.3, as defined in Item 3.4. |
Maximum Number of Units per Year |
Total Number of Units divided by three, as defined in Item 3.4. |
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Total Number of Units |
Maximum number of reference Units allocated to each Participant, subject to definition by the Board of Directors of the Company, as defined in Item 3.3. |
Resolution No. 3921/10 |
Resolution of the National Monetary Council No. 3921, of November 25, 2010, as defined in Item 2.2. |
Units |
Share Deposit Certificates representing, each, fifty five (55) common shares and fifty (50) preferred shares issued by the Company, as defined in Item 2.1(b). |
Initial Base Value |
Initial base value for each Participant, to be defined by the Board of Directors of the Company, which shall serve as the basis for calculation of the Total Number of Units , as defined in Item 3.1. |
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II. LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
2.1. This Long-Term Incentive Plan (“ Plan ”) represents a variable-income opportunity made available to certain collaborators of BANCO SANTANDER (BRASIL) S.A. (“ Banco Santander Brasil ” or “ Company ”), including officers, management-level employees and other employees of Banco Santander Brasil and of other companies under its control (“ Participants ”). The Plan has the following goals:
(a) align the interests of Banco Santander Brasil and of the Participants aiming at, on the one side, growth and profitability of the business of the Company and, on the other, recognition of the contribution of Participants to the development of activities by Banco Santander Brasil;
(b) enable the Company to retain the Participants, offering as an additional benefit, the opportunity to earn compensation pegged to the performance of the Share Deposit Certificates representing, each, fifty five (55) common shares and fifty (50) preferred shares issued by the Company (“ Units ”), pursuant to the terms, conditions and form defined herein; and
(c) promote the good performance of the Company and shareholders’ interests by means of a long term commitment on the part of Participants.
2.2. The Plan is part of the current regulatory environment applicable to the Company, notably Resolution of the National Monetary Council No. 3921, of November 25, 2010 (“ Resolution No. 3921/10 ”), pursuant to which financial institutions must abide by certain requirements with regard to the deferred payment of the variable part of the remuneration payable to its officers and collaborators, in light of sustainable long-term financial basis and adjustments to future payments according to the applicable risks and fluctuations affecting capital cost.
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
3.1. The objective of the Plan is the payment of bonuses in the form of Units to Participants, as part of the variable income payable by the Company to Participants, pursuant to the provisions of the Company’s compensation policy. The Board of Directors of the Company shall define the methodology applicable to the calculation of the variable part of the compensation of each Participant, subject to the conditions of this Plan. The Board of Directors of the Company shall be able to change the methodology whenever it deems necessary. According to the methodology defined by the Board of Directors, the Executive Office shall calculate the initial amount corresponding to the bonus in Units to be assigned to each Participant pursuant to the provisions of this Plan (the “ Initial Base Value ”).
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3.2. The Initial Base Value shall be converted into a certain number of Units, to be handed to each Participant, as described in further detail hereinbelow, so that the compensation payable to Participants shall be pegged to the future performance of the Units, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Resolution No. 3921/10 (“ Bonus in Units ”).
3.3. The number of Units for purposes of the ascertainment of the Bonus in Units shall be calculated by means of the division of the Initial Base Value by the final daily price of the Units (Ticker: SANB11) over the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of BM&FBOVESPA S.A. - Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros (“ BM&FBOVESPA ”) in January of the 2012 fiscal year (the “ Total Number of Units ” and the “ Base Year ”). As an example:
2011 - the Participant is entitled to the Initial Base Value based on his own performance, in the performance of his area and in the performance of the Company.
2012 - Base Year as per Item 3.3
2013, 2014 and 2015 - years of payment of the installments of the Bonus in Units, as per Items 3.4 and 3.5 below.
3.3.1. If the Total Number of Units is not a whole number, the following rule shall apply: (i) if the fraction includes 0.5 or more, the Total Number of Units shall be rounded up to the next whole number; (ii) if the fraction includes less than 0.5, the Total Number of Units shall be rounded down to the preceding whole number.
3.4. The Total Number of Units shall be divided by three (3) and allocated to the three fiscal years following the Base Year (the “ Maximum Number of Units per Year ”). Up to February 10 of each of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , the Board of Directors of the Company shall be able to modify the Maximum Number of Units per Year, according to the criteria set forth in Item 4.3 below, thus establishing the “ Final Number of Units per Year ” for each fiscal year.
3.5. The amounts used as the basis for the Bonus in Units payable to Participants shall be calculated in the manner described below:
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(a)
First fiscal year following the
Base Year
: the Final Number of Units per Year for the first fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units over the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of BM&FBOVESPA in January of the first fiscal year following the
Base Year
;
(b) Second fiscal year following the Base Year : the Final Number of Units per Year for the second fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units over the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of BM&FBOVESPA in January of the second fiscal year following the Base Year ; and
(c) Third fiscal year following the Base Year : the Final Number of Units per Year of the third fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units over the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of BM&FBOVESPA in January of the third fiscal year following the Base Year .
3.6. Payments of each instalment of Bonus in Units to Participants (i) shall be made by March 31 of each one of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , (ii) shall abide by the specifications approved by the Board of Directors and Executive Office of the Company, and (iii) when involving officers of the Company, shall comply with the global officer compensation ceiling approved during the Ordinary General Meeting of the Company or as profit sharing payments.
3.7. The Company shall abide by the tax, labor and social security laws applicable to the payments of Bonus in Units, including the withholding of Income Tax at the source with respect to the amounts paid to the Participants.
IV. PLAN ADMINISTRATION
4.1. This Plan shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to a proposal submitted by the Appointment and Compensation Committee of the Company, and administered by the Executive Office with the support of the Human Resources Department of the Company (“ HR Department ”). The Executive Committee shall administer this Plan according to the parameters approved by the Board of Directors, which may include, among others, the authority that may be necessary to:
(a) decide on all and any arrangements pertaining to the administration hereof, detailing and application of general norms established herein;
(b) decide about the list of Participants and the eligibility of Participants to one of the cycles that are part of this Plan;
(c) analyze exceptional cases deriving from, or pertaining to, the present Plan;
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(d) settle doubts as to the interpretation of the general rules set forth in this Plan; and
(e) propose to the Board of Directors of the Company amendments to the Plan in light of adjustments to similar plans adopted by other companies of the Santander Brasil group.
4.2. The HR Department will handle the implementation of the Plan according to the terms set forth herein, including but not limited to, all applicable communications to Participants throughout the validity of the Plan.
4.3. The Board of Directors of the Company shall define the Final Number of Units per Year relating to each fiscal year for purposes of the calculation of the annual installment of the Bonus in Units to Participants, as defined in Item 3.4 above, which may be established by means of a percentage applicable to the Maximum Number of Units per Year in the following cases:
(a) unsatisfactory financial performance by the Company;
(b) inobservance of internal rules applicable to the Participant, including, but not limited to, risk management policies;
(c) substantial change in the financial condition of the Company, save when resulting from changes in accounting practices; or
(d) significant variation in the reference equity of the Company or in the qualitative evaluation of risks.
4.4. Without prejudice to the provisions set forth in item 4.3 above, the Final Number of Units per Year of each Participant shall be increased whenever the Company distributes dividends and/or interest on net equity to its shareholders, from February 1 of the Base Year [2012] to January 10 in each one of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , by the same proportion as the dividends and/or interest on net equity that the Participant would be entitled to collect had he been the holder of the Units of the Company since February 1 of the Base Year [2012]. The new Final Number of Units per Year of each Participant shall be calculated according to the base price of the Units (Ticker: SANB11) on the date reported as “Ex-Dividends/Interest on Net Equity”, pursuant to the Notice to Shareholders issued by the Company.
V. PLAN PARTICIPANTS
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5.1. For the purposes of this Plan, the Participants shall be the employees identified as such by the Board of Directors and informed to the HR Department, in a selection that shall be based, among other factors, on seniority, responsibilities, activities and risk subject to the management of the Participant in the Santander Brasil group. After definition of the Participants that are eligible for any given cycle, no new participants shall be admitted.
5.2. The rights and benefits of this Plan shall be granted to Participants in a personal manner, and cannot be pledged, assigned or transferred to third parties, except for the corresponding successors at the time of death of the Participant, pursuant to the terms of this Plan.
5.3 Participants may not enter into transactions with third parties in an attempt to neutralize, in full or in part the risk of fluctuation in the price of the Units, for purposes of the definition of the Total Number of Units (such as hedge transactions).
VI. CONTRACT
6.1. Subject to the provisions set forth herein, the Participants shall sign the contract of the Plan in electronic format (“ Contract ”) at the time of their eligibility as Participants in each cycle hereof, which shall include, among other provisions, the full agreement of the Participant with regard to the rules and conditions defined hereunder with regard to each cycle.
VII. QUANTITATIVE LIMIT
7.1. The Plan shall not cause dilution in the corporate capital of Banco Santander Brasil, given that the treasury Units shall be used in the payment of the Bonus in Units. Bonus in Units under this Plan shall be limited to [●] Units, which correspond to [●] % of the total corporate capital of the Company. [If approval by the Securities Commission cannot be obtained in a timely manner to enable the use of treasury Units as part of this Plan, the Bonus in Units may be paid in cash, pegged to the fluctuation of the price of the Units.]
VIII. DISCHARGE, RETIREMENT, DEATH AND DISABILITY
8.1. The effectiveness of the Plan shall be (i) subject to early termination, by operation of the law, with regard to Participants subject to the events described in Item 8.2 (a), as the case may be) below; and (ii) upheld, with regard to Participants that fall under the description set forth in Items 8.2 (b) and (c) (as the case may be) and 8.3 to 8.8 below.
8.2. In case of discharge of a Participant, the following rules shall apply:
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(a) in case of discharge of a Participant as a result of termination, resignation or dismissal with cause, pursuant to article 482 of the Consolidated Labor Laws or dismissal from a corporate position at the unilateral decision of the Company, the Participant shall no longer be entitled to be part of the Plan, and shall not be entitled to collect any future installment of the Bonus in Units subject to this Plan;
(b) in case of discharge of a Participant as a result of breach of the employment contract caused by actions performed by the Company, pursuant to the provisions set forth in article 483 of the Consolidated Labor Laws, or in case of dismissal without cause, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant; or
(c) in case of termination of a Participant without an employment bond defined by mutual agreement, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant pursuant to the agreement between the Participant and a Company. Covenants agreed with one Participant shall not represent a precedent that can be invoked by other Participants.
8.3. If the Participant leaves the Company to be relocated to another company of the Santander group abroad, he shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Item 8.2(b) above.
8.4. In case of retirement due to time of service or pre-retirement remunerated license granted to the Participant, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant.
8.5. At the time of a Participant’s death, the corresponding successor shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant.
8.6. In case of permanent disability of the Participant, as verified by two (2) medical reports (issued by a public or private institution), the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant.
8.7. In case of suspension of the employment contract due to labor illness or accident, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant.
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8.8. Please note that the times of payment of the installments of Bonuses in Units subject to this Plan shall take place, in each cycle, at the same time for all Participants or successors, as the case may be, pursuant to the decision set forth in Item 4.3 above, whether or not the Participant is still a collaborator of Banco Santander Brasil or of a company under its control, when applicable, at the times of the payments of Bonuses in Units, subject to the conditions of this Plan.
IX. QUANTITATIVE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE NUMBER OF UNITS
9.1. In order to preserve the objectives of the Plan, the Total Number of Units shall be increased or decreased in the following events: (a) share splitting, grouping or bonuses; (b) consolidation, merger, spin-off; (c) similar procedures with a material effect.
9.2. The HR Department, under the supervision of the Executive Office, shall make the aforementioned quantitative adjustments pursuant to the methodology adopted by BM&FBOVESPA in similar adjustments in its stock markets.
X. NON-INTERFERENCE IN THE OFFICIAL, CONTRACTUAL OR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
10.1. No provisions in this Plan shall be interpreted as constituting rights for employed Participants, granting rights to the Participants regarding guaranteed retention of employment, or interfering in any way with the right of the Company, subject to legal conditions and those of the employment Contract, of terminating the relationship with the Participant at any time.
10.2. In addition, no provisions in this Plan shall grant to any of the officer or member of the Board of Directors that is a Participant, rights pertaining to their stay until the end of their mandate, nor interfere in any way in the Company’s right to remove them from office, nor ensure the right of re-election for the position.
XI. DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN
11.1. The Plan shall come into effect immediately after approval thereof [by the General Meeting] of the Company and shall remain in force for an indefinite time.
11.2 The Plan may be terminated, suspended or amended, at any time, [following a proposal submitted by the] Board of Directors of the Company [approved by the General Meeting], provided that, in case of suspension or termination, the Company shall honor any vested rights of Participants to collect installments of the Bonus in Units, subject to the provisions set forth in Item VIII above.
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XII. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
12.1 The Board of Directors, acting in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders, may amend the conditions of the Plan, provided that it shall not change the corresponding basic principles, especially the maximum amounts to be paid under the Plan, as approved by the General Meeting.
12.2 The Executive Office shall be able to establish special treatments applicable to specific cases, during the term of effectiveness of the Plan, provided that Participants’ vested rights and basic principles of the Plan shall not be affected. Such special treatment may not be a precedent that can be invoked by other Participants.
12.3. Each Participant shall be responsible for complying with the applicable tax laws and for the payment of the taxes applicable to the Plan.
12.4. Any case not dealt with herein shall be decided by the Board of Directors of the Company.
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EXHIBIT I.2
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN –
SUPERVISED COLLECTIVE (DEFERRED CASH INSTALLMENT)
I. DEFINITIONS
1.1 Each of the expressions in title case below is used herein, in the singular or plural form, as the case may be, according to the meaning attributed below:
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II. LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
2.1. This Long-Term Incentive Plan (“ Plan ”) represents a variable-income opportunity made available to certain collaborators of BANCO SANTANDER (BRASIL) S.A. (“ Banco Santander Brasil ” or “ Company ”), including officers, management-level employees and other employees of Banco Santander Brasil and of other companies under its control (“ Participants ”). The Plan has the following goals:
(a) align the interests of Banco Santander Brasil and of the Participants aiming at, on the one side, growth and profitability of the business of the Company and, on the other, recognition of the contribution of Participants to the development of activities by Banco Santander Brasil;
(b) enable the Company to retain the Participants, offering as an additional benefit the opportunity to earn compensation pursuant to the terms, conditions and forms set forth herein; and
(c) promote the good performance of the Company and shareholders’ interests by means of a long term commitment on the part of Participants.
2.2. The Plan is part of the current regulatory environment applicable to the Company, notably Resolution of the National Monetary Council No. 3921, of November 25, 2010 (“ Resolution No. 3921/10 ”), pursuant to which financial institutions must abide by certain requirements with regard to the deferred payment of the variable part of the remuneration payable to its officers and collaborators, in light of sustainable long-term financial basis and adjustments to future payments according to the applicable risks and fluctuations affecting capital cost.
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III. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
3.1. The objective of the Plan is the payment of a cash bonus, as part of the variable income payable by the Company to Participants, pursuant to the provisions of the Company’s compensation policy (“ Deferred Bonus ”). The Board of Directors of the Company shall define the calculation method applicable to the variable compensation payable to each Participant, subject to the conditions of this Plan. The Board of Directors of the Company shall be able to change the methodology whenever it deems necessary. According to the methodology defined by the Board of Directors, the Executive Office shall calculate the initial amount to be assigned to each Participant pursuant to the provisions of this Plan (the “ Initial Base Value ”).
3.2. The Initial Base Value shall be divided by three (3) and allocated, in equal proportion, to the three fiscal years following the Base Year (“ Maximum Base Value per Year ”). Up to February 10 of each of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , the Board of Directors of the Company shall be able to amend the Maximum Base Value per Year, according to the criteria set forth in Item 4.3 below, thus establishing the “ Final Base Value per Year ”.
3.3. The Deferred Bonus amount payable to Participants shall be calculated in the manner described below:
(a) First fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the first fiscal year adjusted according to the fluctuation of one hundred percent (100%) of the CDI from February 1 of the Base Year to January 31 of the first fiscal year following the Base Year .
(b) Second fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the second fiscal year adjusted according to the fluctuation of one hundred percent (100%) of the CDI from February 1 of the Base Year to January 31 of the second fiscal year following the Base Year .
(c) Third fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the third fiscal year adjusted according to the fluctuation of one hundred percent (100%) of the CDI from February 1 of the Base Year to January 31 of the third fiscal year following the Base Year .
3.4. Payments of each instalment of Deferred Bonus to Participants (i) shall be made by March 31 of each one of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , (ii) shall abide by the specifications approved by the Board of Directors and Executive Office of the Company, and (iii) when involving officers of the Company, shall comply with the global officer compensation ceiling approved during the Ordinary General Meeting of the Company or as profit sharing payments.
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3.5. The Company shall abide by the tax, labor and social security laws applicable to the payment of Deferred Bonus, including the withholding of Income Tax at the source with respect to the amounts paid to the Participants.
IV. PLAN ADMINISTRATION
4.1. This Plan shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to a proposal submitted by the Appointment and Compensation Committee of the Company, and it shall be administered by the Executive Office with the support of the Company’s Human Resources Department (“ HR Department ”). The Executive Office shall administer this Plan according to the parameters approved by the Board of Directors, which may include, among others, the authority that may be necessary to:
(a) decide on all and any arrangements pertaining to the administration hereof, detailing and application of general norms established herein;
(b) decide about the list of Participants and the eligibility of Participants to one of the cycles that are part of this Plan;
(c) analyze exceptional cases deriving from, or pertaining to, the present Plan;
(d) settle doubts as to the interpretation of the general rules set forth in this Plan; and
(e) propose to the Board of Directors of the Company changes to the Plan in light of adjustments to similar plans adopted by other companies of the Santander Brasil group.
4.2. The HR Department will handle the implementation of the Plan according to the terms set forth herein, including but not limited to, all applicable communications to Participants throughout the validity of the Plan.
4.3. The Board of Directors of the Company shall establish Final Base Value per Year relating to each fiscal year for purposes of the calculation of the annual installment of the Deferred Bonus, as defined in Item 3.2 above, which shall be defined according to the percentage applicable to the Maximum Base Value per Year in the following cases:
(a) unsatisfactory financial performance by the Company;
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(b) inobservance of internal rules applicable to the Participant, including, but not limited to, risk management policies;
(c) substantial change in the financial condition of the Company, save when resulting from changes in accounting practices; or
(d) significant variation in the reference equity of the Company or in the qualitative evaluation of risks.
V. PLAN PARTICIPANTS
5.1. For the purposes of this Plan, the Participants shall be the employees identified as such by the Executive Office and informed to the HR Department, in a selection that shall be based, among other factors, on seniority, responsibilities, activities and risk subject to the management of the Participant in the Santander Brasil group. After definition of the Participants that are eligible for any given cycle, no new participants shall be admitted.
5.2. The rights and benefits of this Plan shall be granted to Participants in a personal manner, and cannot be pledged, assigned or transferred to third parties, except for the corresponding successors at the time of death of the Participant, pursuant to the terms of this Plan.
VI. CONTRACT
6.1. Subject to the provisions set forth herein, the Participants shall sign the contract of the Plan in electronic format (“ Contract ”) at the time of their eligibility as Participants in each cycle hereof, which shall include, among other provisions, the full agreement of the Participant with regard to the rules and conditions defined hereunder with regard to each cycle.
VII. DISCHARGE, RETIREMENT, DEATH AND DISABILITY
7.1. The effectiveness of the Plan shall be (i) subject to early termination, by operation of the law, with regard to Participants that fall under the description set forth in Items 7.2 (a) and (c) (as the case may be) below; and (ii) upheld, with regard to Participants that fall under the description set forth in Items 7.2 (b) and (c) (as the case may be) and 7.3 to 7.8 below.
7.2. In case of discharge of a Participant, the following rules shall apply:
(a) in case of discharge of a Participant as a result of termination, resignation or dismissal with cause, pursuant to article 482 of the Consolidated Labor Laws or dismissal from a corporate position at the unilateral decision of the Company, the Participant shall no longer be entitled to be part of the Plan, and shall not be entitled to collect any future installment of the Deferred Bonus subject to this Plan;
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(b) in case of discharge of a Participant as a result of breach of the employment contract caused by actions performed by the Company, pursuant to the provisions set forth in article 483 of the Consolidated Labor Laws, or in case of dismissal without cause, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant; or
(c) in case of termination of a Participant without an employment bond defined by mutual agreement, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant pursuant to the agreement between the Participant and the Company. Covenants agreed with one Participant shall not represent a precedent that can be invoked by other Participants.
7.3. If the Participant leaves the Company to be relocated to another company of the Santander group abroad, he shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Item 7.2(b) above.
7.4. In case of retirement due to time of service or pre-retirement remunerated license granted to the Participant, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant.
7.5. At the time of a Participant’s death, the corresponding successor shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant.
7.6. In case of permanent disability of the Participant, as verified by two (2) medical reports (issued by a public or private institution), the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant.
7.7. In case of suspension of the employment contract due to labor ailment or accident, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant.
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7.8. Please note that the payment of the installments of the Deferred Bonus subject to this Plan shall take place, in each cycle, at the same time for all Participants or successors, as the case may be, pursuant to the decision set forth in item 4.3, whether or not the Participant is still a collaborator of Banco Santander Brasil or of a company under its control, when applicable, at the times of the payments of the Deferred Bonus, subject to the conditions of this Plan.
VIII. NON-INTERFERENCE IN THE OFFICIAL, CONTRACTUAL OR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
8.1. No provisions in this Plan shall be interpreted as constituting rights for employed Participants, granting rights to the Participants regarding guaranteed retention of employment, or interfering in any way with the right of the Company, subject to legal conditions and those of the employment Contract, of terminating the relationship with the Participant at any time.
8.2. In addition, no provisions in this Plan shall grant to any of the officer or member of the Board of Directors that is a Participant, rights pertaining to their stay until the end of their mandate, nor interfere in any way in the Company’s right to remove them from office, nor ensure the right of re-election for the position.
IX. DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN
9.1. The Plan shall come into effectiveness immediately after approval thereof by the Board of Directors of the Company and it shall remain in effect for an indefinite term.
9.2 The Plan may be terminated, suspended or modified, at any time, by the Board of Directors of the Company, provided that, in case of suspension or termination, the Company shall honor the rights of Participants who hold mature Deferred Bonus installments, subject to the provisions set forth in Item VII above.
X. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
10.1. Each Participant shall be responsible for complying with the applicable tax laws and for the payment of the taxes applicable to the Plan.
10.2. Any case not dealt with herein shall be decided by the Board of Directors of the Company.
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EXIHIBIT I.3
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN –
BONUS IN UNITS - SUPERVISED COLLECTIVE
I. DEFINITIONS
1.1 Each of the expressions in title case below is used herein, in the singular or plural form, as the case may be, according to the meaning attributed below:
Expression |
Meaning |
Base Year |
The fiscal year subject to the Plan , as defined in Item 3.3. The initial Base Year is [2012]. |
Banco Santander Brasil or the Company |
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., as defined in Item 2.1. |
BM&FBOVESPA |
BM&FBOVESPA S.A.- Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros, as defined in Item 3.3. |
Bonus in Units |
Bonus in Units to be paid to each Participant, as part of the variable compensation payable by the Company to Participants , as defined in Item 3.2, subject to certain conditions defined in this Plan. [If approval by the Securities Commission cannot be obtained in a timely manner to enable the use of treasury Units as part of this Plan, the Bonus in Units may be paid in cash, pegged to the fluctuation of the price of the Units (Ticker: SANB11).] |
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Executive Office |
For the purposes hereof, the Executive Office corresponds to the Chief Executive Officer and to the Vice Chief Executive Officers of the Company. |
Contract |
Plan Contract, to be executed in electronic form by each collaborator at the time of their eligibility as Participants, as defined in Item 6.1. |
HR Department |
The Human Resources Department of the Company, as defined in Item 4.1. |
Participants |
Officers, management-level employees and other employees of Banco Santander Brasil and of other companies under its control that may be eligible for the Plan, as defined in Item 2.1. |
Lock-Up Period |
One-year term as of the date of acquisition of each tranche of Units during which the Participant cannot dispose of the units, pursuant to Item 10.1. |
Plan |
Long-term incentive policy directed at collaborators of Santander Brasil and other companies of the Santander Brasil group, with compensation pegged to the performance of the Units of Banco Santander Brasil, as defined in Item 2.1. |
Final Number of Units per Year |
Actual number of reference Units allocated to each Participant during each fiscal year, based on the Maximum Number of Units per Year and on the criteria set forth in Item 4.3, as defined in Item 3.4. |
Maximum Number of Units per Year |
Total Number of Units divided by three, as defined in Item 3.4. |
Total Number of Units |
Maximum number of reference Units allocated to each Participant, subject to definition by the Board of Directors of the Company, as defined in Item 3.3. |
Resolution No. 3921/10 |
Resolution of the National Monetary Council No. 3921, of November 25, 2010, as defined in Item 2.2. |
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Units |
Share Deposit Certificates representing, each, fifty five (55) common shares and fifty (50) preferred shares issued by the Company, as defined in Item 2.1(b). |
Initial Base Value |
Initial base value for each Participant to be defined by the Board of Directors of the Company, which shall serve as the basis for calculation of the Total Number of Units , as defined in Item 3.1. |
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II. LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
2.1. This Long-Term Incentive Plan (“ Plan ”) represents a variable-income opportunity made available to certain collaborators of BANCO SANTANDER (BRASIL) S.A. (“ Banco Santander Brasil ” or “ Company ”), including officers, management-level employees and other employees of Banco Santander Brasil and of other companies under its control (“ Participants ”). The Plan has the following goals:
(a) align the interests of Banco Santander Brasil and of the Participants aiming at, on the one side, growth and profitability of the business of the Company and, on the other, recognition of the contribution of Participants to the development of activities by Banco Santander Brasil;
(b) enable the Company to retain the Participants, offering as an additional benefit, the opportunity to earn compensation pegged to the performance of the Share Deposit Certificates representing, each, fifty five (55) common shares and fifty (50) preferred shares issued by the Company (“ Units ”), pursuant to the terms, conditions and form defined herein; and
(c) promote the good performance of the Company and shareholders’ interests by means of a long term commitment on the part of Participants.
2.2. The Plan is part of the current regulatory environment applicable to the Company, notably Resolution of the National Monetary Council No. 3921, of November 25, 2010 (“ Resolution No. 3921/10 ”), pursuant to which financial institutions must abide by certain requirements with regard to the deferred payment of the variable part of the remuneration payable to its officers and collaborators, in light of sustainable long-term financial basis and adjustments to future payments according to the applicable risks and fluctuations affecting capital cost.
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III. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
3.1. The objective of the Plan is the payment of bonuses in the form of Units to Participants, as part of the variable income payable by the Company to Participants, pursuant to the provisions of the Company’s compensation policy. The Board of Directors of the Company shall define the calculation method applicable to the variable compensation payable to each Participant, subject to the conditions of this Plan. The Board of Directors of the Company shall be able to change the methodology whenever it deems necessary. According to the methodology defined by the Board of Directors, the Executive Office shall calculate the initial amount corresponding to the bonus in Units to be assigned to each Participant pursuant to the provisions of this Plan (the “ Initial Base Value ”).
3.2. The Initial Base Value shall be converted into a certain number of Units, to be handed to each Participant, as described in further detail hereinbelow, so that the compensation payable to Participants shall be pegged to the future performance of the Units, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Resolution No. 3921/10 (“ Bonus in Units ”).
3.3. The number of Units for purposes of the ascertainment of the Bonus in Units shall be calculated by means of the division of the Initial Base Value by the final daily price of the Units (Ticker: SANB11) over the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of BM&FBOVESPA S.A. - Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros (“ BM&FBOVESPA ”) in January of the 2012 fiscal year (the “ Total Number of Units ” and the “ Base Year ”). As an example:
2011 - the Participant is entitled to the Initial Base Value based on his own performance, in the performance of his area and in the performance of the Company.
2012 - Base Year as per Item 3.3
2013, 2014 and 2015 - years of payment of the installments of the Bonus in Units, as per Items 3.4 and 3.5 below.
3.3.1. If the Total Number of Units is not a whole number, the following rule shall apply: (i) if the fraction includes 0.5 or more, the Total Number of Units shall be rounded up to the next whole number; (ii) if the fraction includes less than 0.5, the Total Number of Units shall be rounded down to the preceding whole number.
3.4. The Total Number of Units shall be divided by three (3) and allocated to the three fiscal years following the Base Year (the “ Maximum Number of Units per Year ”). Up to February 10 of each of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , the Board of Directors of the Company shall be able to modify the Maximum Number of Units per Year, according to the criteria set forth in Item 4.3 below, thus establishing the “ Final Number of Units per Year ” for each fiscal year.
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3.5. The amounts used as the basis for the Bonus in Units to be paid to Participants shall be calculated in the manner described below:
(a) First fiscal year following the Base Year : the Final Number of Units per Year for the first fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units over the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of BM&FBOVESPA in January of the first fiscal year following the Base Year ;
(b) Second fiscal year following the Base Year : the Final Number of Units per Year for the second fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units over the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of BM&FBOVESPA in January of the second fiscal year following the Base Year ; and
(c) Third fiscal year following the Base Year : the Final Number of Units per Year of the third fiscal year multiplied by the final daily price of the Units over the last fifteen (15) trading sessions of BM&FBOVESPA in January of the third fiscal year following the Base Year .
3.6. Payments of each instalment of Bonus in Units to Participants (i) shall be made by March 31 of each one of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , (ii) shall abide by the specifications approved by the Board of Directors and Executive Office of the Company, and (iii) when involving officers of the Company, shall comply with the global officer compensation ceiling approved during the Ordinary General Meeting of the Company or as profit sharing payments.
3.7. The Company shall abide by the tax, labor and social security laws applicable to the payments of Bonus in Units, including the withholding of Income Tax at the source with respect to the amounts paid to the Participants.
IV. PLAN ADMINISTRATION
4.1. This Plan shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to a proposal submitted by the Appointment and Compensation Committee of the Company, and administered by the Executive Office with the support of the Human Resources Department of the Company (“ HR Department ”). The Executive Committee shall administer this Plan according to the parameters approved by the Board of Directors, which may include, among others, the authority that may be necessary to:
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(a) decide on all and any arrangements pertaining to the administration hereof, detailing and application of general norms established herein;
(b) decide about the list of Participants and the eligibility of Participants to one of the cycles that are part of this Plan;
(c) analyze exceptional cases deriving from, or pertaining to, the present Plan;
(d) settle doubts as to the interpretation of the general rules set forth in this Plan; and
(e) propose to the Board of Directors of the Company amendments to the Plan in light of adjustments to similar plans adopted by other companies of the Santander Brasil group.
4.2. The HR Department will handle the implementation of the Plan according to the terms set forth herein, including but not limited to, all applicable communications to Participants throughout the validity of the Plan.
4.3. The Board of Directors of the Company shall define the Final Number of Units per Year relating to each fiscal year for purposes of the calculation of the annual installment of the Bonus in Units to Participants, as defined in Item 3.4 above, which may be established by means of a percentage applicable to the Maximum Number of Units per Year in the following cases:
(a) unsatisfactory financial performance by the Company;
(b) inobservance of internal rules applicable to the Participant, including, but not limited to, risk management policies;
(c) substantial change in the financial condition of the Company, save when resulting from changes in accounting practices; or
(d) significant variation in the reference equity of the Company or in the qualitative evaluation of risks.
4.4. Without prejudice to the provisions set forth in item 4.3 above, the Final Number of Units per Year of each Participant shall be increased whenever the Company distributes dividends and/or interest on net equity to its shareholders, from February 1 of the Base Year [2012] to January 10 in each one of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , by the same proportion as the dividends and/or interest on net equity that the Participant would be entitled to collect had he been the holder of the Units of the Company since February 1 of the Base Year [2012]. The new Final Number of Units per Year of each Participant shall be calculated according to the price of the Units (Ticker: SANB11) on the date reported as “Ex-Dividends/Interest on Net Equity”, pursuant to the Notice to Shareholders issued by the Company.
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V. PLAN PARTICIPANTS
5.1. For the purposes of this Plan, the Participants shall be the employees identified as such by the Board of Directors and informed to the HR Department, in a selection that shall be based, among other factors, on seniority, responsibilities, activities and risk subject to the management of the Participant in the Santander Brasil group. After definition of the Participants that are eligible for any given cycle, no new participants shall be admitted.
5.2. The rights and benefits of this Plan shall be granted to Participants in a personal manner, and cannot be pledged, assigned or transferred to third parties, except for the corresponding successors at the time of death of the Participant, pursuant to the terms of this Plan.
5.3 Participants may not enter into transactions with third parties in an attempt to neutralize, in full or in part the risk of fluctuation in the price of the Units, for purposes of the definition of the Total Number of Units (such as hedge transactions).
VI. CONTRACT
6.1. Subject to the provisions set forth herein, the Participants shall sign the contract of the Plan in electronic format (“ Contract ”) at the time of their eligibility as Participants in each cycle hereof, which shall include, among other provisions, the full agreement of the Participant with regard to the rules and conditions defined hereunder with regard to each cycle.
VII. QUANTITATIVE LIMIT
7.1. The Plan shall not cause dilution in the corporate capital of Banco Santander Brasil, given that the treasury Units shall be used in the payment of the Bonus in Units. Bonus in Units under this Plan shall be limited to [●] Units, which correspond to [●] % of the total corporate capital of the Company. [If approval by the Securities Commission cannot be obtained in a timely manner to enable the use of treasury Units as part of this Plan, the Bonus in Units may be paid in cash, pegged to the fluctuation of the price of the Units.]
VIII. DISCHARGE, RETIREMENT, DEATH AND DISABILITY
8.1. The effectiveness of the Plan shall be (i) subject to early termination, by operation of the law, with regard to Participants that fall under the description set forth in Items 8.2 (a) (as the case may be) below; and (ii) upheld, with regard to Participants that fall under the description set forth in Items 8.2 (b) and (c) (as the case may be), and 8.3 to 8.8 below.
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8.2. In case of discharge of a Participant, the following rules shall apply:
(a) in case of discharge of a Participant as a result of termination, resignation or dismissal with cause, pursuant to article 482 of the Consolidated Labor Laws or dismissal from a corporate position at the unilateral decision of the Company, the Participant shall no longer be entitled to be part of the Plan, and shall not be entitled to collect any future installment of the Bonus in Units subject to this Plan;
(b) in case of discharge of a Participant as a result of breach of the employment contract caused by actions performed by the Company, pursuant to the provisions set forth in article 483 of the Consolidated Labor Laws, or in case of dismissal without cause, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant; or
(c) in case of termination of a Participant without an employment bond defined by mutual agreement, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant, pursuant to the agreement between the Participant and a Company. Covenants agreed with one Participant shall not represent a precedent that can be invoked by other Participants.
8.3. If the Participant leaves the Company to be relocated to another company of the Santander group abroad, he shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Item 8.2(b) above.
8.4. In case of retirement due to time of service or pre-retirement remunerated license granted to the Participant, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant.
8.5. At the time of a Participant’s death, the corresponding successor shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant.
8.6. In case of permanent disability of the Participant, as verified by two (2) medical reports (issued by a public or private institution), the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant.
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8.7. In case of suspension of the employment contract due to labor illness or accident, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the Units he would be entitled to collect as a result of the Bonus in Units applicable to such Participant.
8.8. Please note that the times of payment of the installments of Bonuses in Units subject to this Plan shall take place, in each cycle, at the same time for all Participants or successors, as the case may be, pursuant to the decision set forth in Item 4.3 above, whether or not the Participant is still a collaborator of Banco Santander Brasil or of a company under its control, when applicable, at the times of the payments of Bonuses in Units, subject to the conditions of this Plan.
IX. QUANTITATIVE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE NUMBER OF UNITS
9.1. In order to preserve the objectives of the Plan, the Total Number of Units shall be increased or decreased in the following events: (a) share splitting, grouping or bonuses; (b) consolidation, merger, spin-off; (c) similar procedures with a material effect.
9.2. The HR Department, under the supervision of the Executive Office, shall make the aforementioned quantitative adjustments pursuant to the methodology adopted by BM&FBOVESPA in similar adjustments in its stock markets.
X. RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISPOSAL OF UNITS (LOCK-UP)
10.1 The number of Units corresponding to the investment subject to this Plan cannot be disposed of by the Participant for one (1) year as of the date of acquisition of each tranche of Units (“ Lock-Up Period ”). Please note that the Lock-up Period shall begin whenever the Participants collect Units, as a result of the distribution of the Bonus in Units. The Units shall remain unavailable for disposal during the Lock-Up Period.
10.2 For the purposes of this Chapter X, “disposal” is understood as the offer, sale, sale commitment, sale contracting, swap, lease, lease commitment, pledge, conditional sale, derivatives operations backed by Units or any other direct or indirect form of disposal or encumbrance, of Units.
XI. NON-INTERFERENCE IN THE OFFICIAL, CONTRACTUAL OR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
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11.1. No provisions in this Plan shall be interpreted as constituting rights for employed Participants, granting rights to the Participants regarding guaranteed retention of employment, or interfering in any way with the right of the Company, subject to legal conditions and those of the employment Contract, of terminating the relationship with the Participant at any time.
11.2. In addition, no provisions in this Plan shall grant to any of the officer or member of the Board of Directors that is a Participant, rights pertaining to their stay until the end of their mandate, nor interfere in any way in the Company’s right to remove them from office, nor ensure the right of re-election for the position.
XII. DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN
12.1. The Plan shall come into effect immediately after approval thereof [by the General Meeting] of the Company and shall remain in force for an indefinite time.
12.2 The Plan may be terminated, suspended or amended, at any time, [following a proposal submitted by the] Board of Directors of the Company [approved by the General Meeting], provided that, in case or suspension or termination, the rights of Participants who hold mature rights to collect Bonuses in Units shall be observed, subject to the provisions set forth in Item VII above.
XIII. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
13.1 The Board of Directors, acting in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders, may amend the conditions of the Plan, provided that the corresponding basic principles shall not be changed, especially the maximum amounts to be paid under the Plan, as approved by the General Meeting.
13.2 The Executive Office shall be able to establish special treatments applicable to specific cases, during the term of effectiveness of the Plan, provided that Participants’ vested rights and basic principles of the Plan shall not be affected. Such special treatment may not be a precedent that can be invoked by other Participants.
13.3. Each Participant shall be responsible for complying with the applicable tax laws and for the payment of the taxes applicable to the Plan.
13.4. Any case not dealt with herein shall be decided by the Board of Directors of the Company.
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EXIHIBIT I.4
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN –
GENERAL RULE
I. DEFINITIONS
1.1 Each of the expressions in title case below is used herein, in the singular or plural form, as the case may be, according to the meaning attributed below:
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II. LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
2.1. This Long-Term Incentive Plan (“ Plan ”) represents a variable-income opportunity made available to certain collaborators of BANCO SANTANDER (BRASIL) S.A. (“ Banco Santander Brasil ” or “ Company ”), including officers, management-level employees and other employees of Banco Santander Brasil and of other companies under its control (“ Participants ”). The Plan has the following goals:
(a) align the interests of Banco Santander Brasil and of the Participants aiming at, on the one side, growth and profitability of the business of the Company and, on the other, recognition of the contribution of Participants to the development of activities by Banco Santander Brasil;
(b) enable the Company to retain the Participants, offering as an additional benefit the opportunity to earn compensation pursuant to the terms, conditions and forms set forth herein; and
(c) promote the good performance of the Company and shareholders’ interests by means of a long term commitment on the part of Participants.
2.2. The Plan is part of the current regulatory environment applicable to the Company, notably Resolution of the National Monetary Council No. 3921, of November 25, 2010 (“ Resolution No. 3921/10 ”), pursuant to which financial institutions must abide by certain requirements with regard to the deferred payment of the variable part of the remuneration payable to its officers and collaborators, in light of sustainable long-term financial basis and adjustments to future payments according to the applicable risks and fluctuations affecting capital cost.
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
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3.1. The objective of the Plan is the payment of a cash bonus to Participants, as part of the variable income payable by the Company to Participants, pursuant to the provisions of the Company’s compensation policy (“
Deferred Bonus
”). The Board of Directors of the Company shall define the calculation method applicable to the variable compensation payable to each Participant, subject to the conditions of this Plan. The Board of Directors of the Company shall be able to change the methodology whenever it deems necessary. According to the methodology defined by the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors shall calculate the initial amount to be assigned to each Participant pursuant to the provisions of this Plan (the “
Initial Base Value
”).
3.2. The Initial Base Value shall be divided by three (3) and allocated, in equal proportion, to the three fiscal years following the Base Year (“ Maximum Base Value per Year ”). Up to February 10 of each of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , the Board of Directors of the Company shall be able to amend the Maximum Base Value per Year, according to the criteria set forth in Item 4.3 below, thus establishing the “ Final Base Value per Year ”.
3.3. The Deferred Bonus amount payable to Participants shall be calculated in the manner described below:
(a) First fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the first fiscal year adjusted according to the fluctuation of one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the CDI from February 1 of the Base Year to January 31 of the first fiscal year following the Base Year .
(b) Second fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the second fiscal year adjusted according to the fluctuation of one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the CDI from February 1 of the Base Year to January 31 of the second fiscal year following the Base Year .
(c) Third fiscal year following the Base Year : Final Base Value per Year for the third fiscal year adjusted according to the fluctuation of one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the CDI from February 1 of the Base Year to January 31 of the third fiscal year following the Base Year .
3.4. Payments of each instalment of Deferred Bonus to Participants (i) shall be made by March 31 of each one of the three fiscal years following the Base Year , (ii) shall abide by the specifications approved by the Board of Directors and Executive Office of the Company, and (iii) when involving officers of the Company, shall comply with the global officer compensation ceiling approved during the Ordinary General Meeting of the Company or as profit sharing payments.
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3.5. The Company shall abide by the tax, labor and social security laws applicable to the payment of Deferred Bonus, including the withholding of Income Tax at the source with respect to the amounts paid to the Participants.
IV. PLAN ADMINISTRATION
4.1. This Plan shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to a proposal submitted by the Appointment and Compensation Committee of the Company, and administered by the Executive Office with the support of the Human Resources Department of the Company (“ HR Department ”). The Executive Committee shall administer this Plan according to the parameters approved by the Board of Directors, which may include, among others, the authority that may be necessary to:
(a) decide on all and any arrangements pertaining to the administration hereof, detailing and application of general norms established herein;
(b) decide about the list of Participants and the eligibility of Participants to one of the cycles that are part of this Plan;
(c) analyze exceptional cases deriving from, or pertaining to, the present Plan;
(d) settle doubts as to the interpretation of the general rules set forth in this Plan; and
(e) propose to the Board of Directors of the Company amendments to the Plan in light of adjustments to similar plans adopted by other companies of the Santander Brasil group.
4.2. The HR Department will handle the implementation of the Plan according to the terms set forth herein, including but not limited to, all applicable communications to Participants throughout the validity of the Plan.
4.3. The Board of Directors of the Company shall establish Final Base Value per Year relating to each fiscal year for purposes of the calculation of the annual installment of the Deferred Bonus, as defined in Item 3.2 above, which shall be defined according to the percentage applicable to the Maximum Base Value per Year in the following cases:
(a) unsatisfactory financial performance by the Company;
(b) inobservance of internal rules applicable to the Participant, including, but not limited to, risk management policies;
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(c) substantial change in the financial condition of the Company, save when resulting from changes in accounting practices; or
(d) significant variation in the reference equity of the Company or in the qualitative evaluation of risks.
V. PLAN PARTICIPANTS
5.1. For the purposes of this Plan, the Participants shall be the employees identified as such by the Board of Directors and informed to the HR Department, in a selection that shall be based, among other factors, on seniority, responsibilities, activities and risk subject to the management of the Participant in the Santander Brasil group. After definition of the Participants that are eligible for any given cycle, no new participants shall be admitted.
5.2. The rights and benefits of this Plan shall be granted to Participants in a personal manner, and cannot be pledged, assigned or transferred to third parties, except for the corresponding successors at the time of death of the Participant, pursuant to the terms of this Plan.
VI. CONTRACT
6.1. Subject to the provisions set forth herein, the Participants shall sign the contract of the Plan in electronic format (“ Contract ”) at the time of their eligibility as Participants in each cycle hereof, which shall include, among other provisions, the full agreement of the Participant with regard to the rules and conditions defined hereunder with regard to each cycle.
VII. DISCHARGE, RETIREMENT, DEATH AND DISABILITY
7.1. The effectiveness of the Plan shall be (i) subject to early termination, by operation of the law, with regard to Participants that fall under the description set forth in Items 7.2 (a) and (c) (as the case may be) below; and (ii) upheld, with regard to Participants that fall under the description set forth in Items 7.2 (b) and (c) (as the case may be) and 7.3 to 7.8 below.
7.2. In case of discharge of a Participant, the following rules shall apply:
(a) in case of discharge of a Participant as a result of termination, resignation or dismissal with cause, pursuant to article 482 of the Consolidated Labor Laws or dismissal from a corporate position at the unilateral decision of the Company, the Participant shall no longer be entitled to be part of the Plan, and shall not be entitled to collect any future installment of the Deferred Bonus subject to this Plan;
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(b) in case of discharge of a Participant as a result of breach of the employment contract caused by actions performed by the Company, pursuant to the provisions set forth in article 483 of the Consolidated Labor Laws, or in case of dismissal without cause, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant; or
(c) in case of termination of a Participant without an employment bond defined by mutual agreement, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant pursuant to the agreement between the Participant and a Company. Covenants agreed with one Participant shall not represent a precedent that can be invoked by other Participants.
7.3. If the Participant leaves the Company to be relocated to another company of the Santander group abroad, he shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Item 7.2(b) above.
7.4. In case of retirement due to time of service or pre-retirement remunerated license granted to the Participant, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant.
7.5. At the time of a Participant’s death, the corresponding successor shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant.
7.6. In case of permanent disability of the Participant, as verified by two (2) medical reports (issued by a public or private institution), the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant.
7.7. In case of suspension of the employment contract due to labor illness or accident, the Participant shall collect, at the time of the payment to be made to the other Participants of the corresponding cycle, the installment of the Deferred Bonus applicable to such Participant.
7.8. Please note that the payment of the installments of the Deferred Bonus subject to this Plan shall take place, in each cycle, at the same time for all Participants or successors, as the case may be, pursuant to the decision set forth in item 4.3, whether or not the Participant is still a collaborator of Banco Santander Brasil or of a company under its control, when applicable, at the times of the payments of the Deferred Bonus, subject to the conditions of this Plan.
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VIII. NON-INTERFERENCE IN THE OFFICIAL, CONTRACTUAL OR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
8.1. No provisions in this Plan shall be interpreted as constituting rights for employed Participants, granting rights to the Participants regarding guaranteed retention of employment, or interfering in any way with the right of the Company, subject to legal conditions and those of the employment Contract, of terminating the relationship with the Participant at any time.
8.2. In addition, no provisions in this Plan shall grant to any of the officer or member of the Board of Directors that is a Participant, rights pertaining to their stay until the end of their mandate, nor interfere in any way in the Company’s right to remove them from office, nor ensure the right of re-election for the position.
IX. DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN
9.1. The Plan shall come into effectiveness immediately after approval thereof by the Board of Directors of the Company and it shall remain in effect for an indefinite term.
9.2 The Plan may be terminated, suspended or modified, at any time, by the Board of Directors of the Company, provided that, in case of suspension or termination, the Company shall honor the rights of Participants who hold mature Deferred Bonus installments, subject to the provisions set forth in Item VII above.
X. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
10.1. Each Participant shall be responsible for complying with the applicable tax laws and for the payment of the taxes applicable to the Plan.
10.2. Any case not dealt with herein shall be decided by the Board of Directors of the Company.
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EXHIBIT II
PROPOSAL BY AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY’S BYLAWS IN ORDER TO ADAPT ITS PROVISION TO THE RESOLUTION CMN #3.921
(Pursuant to Article 11 of CVM Instruction 481)
By Laws of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. |
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Current Wording |
Proposal wording to suit to the Level 2. |
Legal and Economics Justifications |
SECTION I CORPORATE NAME, REGISTERED OFFICE, LEGAL SEAT, DOMICILE AND PURPOSES
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SECTION I CORPORATE NAME, REGISTERED OFFICE, LEGAL SEAT, DOMICILE AND PURPOSES |
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Article 1. BANCO SANTANDER (BRASIL) S.A. (“ Bank ” or “ Company ”), a private-law legal entity, is a corporation governed by these Bylaws and any applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Sole Paragraph. As admission of the Company on the special segment of listing called Level 2 of Corporate Governance ("Level 2"), from BM&FBOVESPA S.A. - Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros ("BM&FBOVESPA"), the Company, its shareholders, administrators and members of the Fiscal Council, when installed, shall submit to the dispositions of the Level 2 Listing Regulament of Corporate Governance from BM&FBOVESPA ("Level 2 Regulations"). |
Not Applicable. |
Not applicable.
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Article 2. The Company has its registered office, legal seat and domicile in the City of São Paulo, State of São Paulo. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Sole Paragraph. By resolution of the Board of Executive Officers, the Company may create or close facilities anywhere in Brazil or abroad, subject to applicable statutory provisions. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Article 3. The term of duration of the Company is indefinite. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Article 4. The purpose of the Company is to engage in active, passive and accessory transactions intrinsic to its authorized Portfolios (Commercial, Investment, Credit, Financing and Investments, Real Estate Credit and Leasing), as well as in Foreign Exchange and Securities Portfolio Management transactions and such other activities as shall hereafter be permitted to companies of a similar nature under statutory and regulatory provisions, having the authority further to hold equity interests in other companies, as a member or shareholder. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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SECTION II CAPITAL STOCK AND SHARES
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SECTION II CAPITAL STOCK AND SHARES |
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Article 5. The capital stock is R$ 62,828,201,614.21 (sixty-two billion, eight hundred and twenty-eight million, two hundred and one thousand, six hundred and fourteen reais and twenty one cents), divided into 399,044,116,905 (three hundred and ninety nine billion, forty-four million, one hundred and sixteen thousand, nine hundred and five) shares, being 212,841,731,754 (two hundred and twelve billion, eight hundred and forty-one million, seven hundred and thirty-one thousand, seven hundred and fifty-four) common shares and 186,202,385,151 (one hundred and eighty-six billion, two hundred and two million, three hundred and eighty-five thousand, one hundred and fifty-one) preferred, nominative shares, with no par value. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
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Paragraph 5. Each common share is entitled to one vote at shareholders’ meetings. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 6. Preferred shares entitle their holders to the following privileges:
I – dividends that are greater by ten percent (10%) than the dividends payable to common shares; II – priority to receive dividends; III – a right to participate in capital increases resulting from capitalization of reserves and profits, as well as to receive stock dividends resulting from capitalization of retained earnings, reserves or any funds, on a par with common shareholders; IV – priority in repayment of share capital without a premium upon the dissolution of the Company; and V – V – a right to join in a tender offer in connection with a Transfer of Controlling Interest in the Company, at the same price and in the same conditions offered to the Controlling Interest, according to the definitions set forth in Article IX of these Bylaws. |
V – a right to join in a tender offer in connection with a Transfer of Controlling Interest in the Company, at the same price and in the same conditions offered to the Controlling Interest, according to the definitions set forth in Section X of these Bylaws.
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Change of the indication of the Section due to the inclusion of the Section VII, and of the renumbering of the others sections.
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Paragraph 7. The holders of preferred shares will not be entitled to vote, except on the matters set out below: |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
(a) change of type, merger, consolidation or spin-off of the Company; |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
(b) approval of contracts between the Company and the Controlling Shareholder, directly or through third parties, and contracts of other companies in which the Controlling Shareholder may hold an interest, whenever, pursuant to a statutory or bylaw provision, action is required to be taken on such contracts at a shareholders’ meeting; |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
(c) the valuation of assets to be contributed to pay up a capital increase of the Company; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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(d) selection of an institution or specialized firm to determine the Economic Value of the Company, pursuant to Article 46 of these Bylaws; and |
(d) selection of an institution or specialized firm to determine the Economic Value of the Company, pursuant to Article 4 7 of these Bylaws; and |
Change of the numeration due to the inclusion of the Article 30.
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(e) Amendment or revocation of any bylaws that may alter or modify any requirements set forth in paragraph 4.1 of the Level 2 Regulations of BM&FBOVESPA, provided that such voting rights will prevail for as long as the Level 2 Corporate Governance Agreement remains in effect.
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Not applicable. |
Not applicable.
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Paragraph 8. All shares are in book-entry form and are deposited with the Company in the name of their holders, without issuance of certificates, and the costs of share ownership transfer services may be charged to the relevant shareholder. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 9. The shareholders’ meeting may, at any time, take action on the conversion of preferred shares into common shares, establishing the ratio therefor. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 10. The Company may, with authorization from the Board of Directors, purchase its own shares to be kept as treasury shares for resale at a later date or cancellation, subject to prevailing statutory or regulatory provisions. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 11. By notice given to the BM&FBOVESPA and further published, the Company may suspend any share transfer and split-up services for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) consecutive days or ninety (90) nonconsecutive days in the course of the year. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
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Paragraph 12. Full dividends may be paid on any new shares that are fully paid up, regardless of the date of subscription. It will be incumbent upon the shareholders’ meeting or the Board of Directors, as the case may be, to establish the conditions for the payment of dividends on newly subscribed shares, as well as on any shares issued as stock dividends, and to establish the benefits of immediately paying up the respective amounts. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 13. At the discretion of the Board of Directors, any issue of shares or warrants to be placed by: (i) sale on a stock exchange or through public subscription; or (ii) an exchange of shares in connection with a tender offer, may be made without or with limited preemptive rights to the shareholders, as provided by law. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
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SECTION III SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETINGS
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SECTION III SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETINGS
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Article 6. Shareholders’ meetings will be held annually on or before April 30 of each year, and special shareholders’ meetings will be held whenever the interests of the Company may require it. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
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Paragraph 1. Shareholders’ meetings will be called by the Board of Directors or, in the cases provided by law, by any shareholders or the Fiscal Council, by publication of notice, a first notice to be given not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting and a second not later than eight (8) days prior to the meeting. A shareholders’ meeting to consider the cancellation of registration as a publicly-held company or the delisting of the Company from Level 2 shall be called on not less than thirty (30) days’ notice. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 2. Any shareholder may attend meetings of shareholders by proxy, under a proxy instrument issued less one (1) year before to any shareholder, director or officer of the Company or lawyer, pursuant to prevailing legislation. The relevant proxy instrument may be required to be delivered in advance at the registered office of the Company within the time frame set forth in the notices of call. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 3. The shareholders’ meeting will annually fix the aggregate compensation of the directors and officers, the Audit Committee and the Fiscal Council, where functioning. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 4. Shareholders’ meetings will be convened and presided over by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or by any member of the Board of Executive Officers, except Officers without a designated title, or further, by a representative of the Controlling Shareholder, who will invite one of those present to act as secretary of the meeting. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
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Article 9. The directors and officers will take their offices by signing statements of incumbency recorded in the minutes book of Board of Directors’ or Board of Executive Officers’ meetings, as applicable, with no fidelity bond required, after approval of their names by the Central Bank of Brazil and prior signature of Consents to Appointment (as Directors or Officers), as required under Level 2 Regulations and to attend the applicable legal requirements. Immediately after taking their offices, the directors and officers shall communicate to the BM&FBOVESPA the number and characteristics of the securities issued by the Company that are directly or indirectly held by them, including any derivatives. |
Not Applicable. |
Not Applicable.
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Sole paragraph. The statement of incumbency shall be signed within thirty (30) days following approval of the election by the appropriate governmental authority, except where the relevant Director or Officer has provided a justification that is accepted by the governing body to which he has been elected, failing which the election will become void. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Article 10. No Director or Officer is permitted to be involved in the study, approval or settlement of transactions or loans of interest to a company:
I – in which he holds an ownership interest of more than five percent (5%) as a member or shareholder; or II – in the management of which he holds or has held a position in the previous six (6) months prior to accepting office as Director or Officer of the Company. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
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Article 11. Up to one-third of the members of the Board of Directors may be elected for positions on the Board of Executive Officers. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Article 12. Members of the Board of Directors elected to an office in the Board of Executive Officers may be entitled to the respective compensations of the offices that they will hold. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Article 13. The members of the Board of Directors and Board of Executive Officers have simultaneous and coterminous terms of office, and each director and officer will serve until their successors qualify. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
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CHAPTER I BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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CHAPTER I BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Article 14. The Board of Directors will be composed of not less than five (5) and not more than twelve (12) members elected at a shareholders’ meeting for coterminous terms of two (2) years, each such year to be a period between two (2) annual shareholders’ meetings, reelection being permitted. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 1. At the shareholders’ meeting held for the election of the members of the Board of Directors, the shareholders shall first fix the actual number of members of the Board of Directors to be elected.
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Not applicable |
Not applicable. |
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Paragraph 2. At least twenty percent (20%) of the members of the Board of Directors shall be Independent Directors, as set forth in paragraph three of this Section 14. Where application of such percentage results in a fractional number, the number of Directors shall be: (i) rounded up to the nearest whole number if the fraction is equal to or in excess of five tenths (0.5); or (ii) rounded down to the nearest whole number, if the fraction is less than five tenths (0.5). |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 3. For purposes of this section, the term “Independent Director” means a Director who: (i) has no relationship with the Company, except for stock held; (ii) is not a Controlling Shareholder (as defined in Section 38 of these Bylaws), a spouse or a person within the second degree of relationship to the Controlling Shareholder, is not and has not been within the past three (3) years related to the Company or to an organization that has a relationship with the Controlling Shareholder (except for persons related to public education and/or research institutions); (iii) has not within the past three (3) years been an employee or officer of the Company, the Controlling Shareholder or any company controlled by the Company; (iv) is not, directly or indirectly, a supplier or purchaser of services and/or products of the Company in any transactions the amount of which could interfere with the exercise of an independent judgment; (v) is not an employee nor a director or officer of a company or organization that is offering to or requiring services and/or products from the Company, in magnitude that results in loss of independence; (vi) is not a spouse or a person within the second degree of relationship to any director or officer of the Company; |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable.
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(vii) is not paid any compensation by the Company other than that of a director (cash payments for stock held are not subject to this restriction). Anyone elected in a separate election by the holders of voting shares representing not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the total voting shares or the holders of shares without voting rights, or with limited voting rights, representing ten percent (10%) of the capital stock, pursuant to the terms of section 141, paragraphs four and five, of Law No. 6,404/76, will also be deemed to an Independent Director. Qualification as an Independent Director shall be expressly stated in the minutes of the shareholders’ meeting at which the Director is elected. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable. |
Paragraph 4. Upon expiration of their term, the members of the Board of Directors will continue to exercise the duties of their office until the new members elected qualify. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 5. No member of the Board of Directors may have access to information or attend any meetings of the Board of Directors relating to matters as to which he has or represents any interest that may conflict with the interests of the Bank. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 6. To help the Board of Directors to perform its functions, the Board of Directors may create specific-purpose committees or workgroups, which shall function as auxiliary bodies without voting powers, aimed always at assisting the Board of Directors, and which will be composed of persons designated by the Board from among the members of management and/or other persons directly or indirectly related to the Bank. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Paragraph 3. In case of vacancy in the office of member of the Board of Directors, by reason of death, resignation or dismissal, the deputy shall be appointed by the remaining directors, ad referendum of the first General Meeting to be held. Becoming vacant the office of President, the Vice-President shall hold the office and stay until the first General Meeting to be held, and shall appoint his deputy who shall be appointed among the remaining Directors. In the event of vacancy in the office of Vice-President, the President shall appoint his deputy among the other Directors. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Article 16. The Board of Directors shall meet four (4) times a year; however, the meetings may be held more frequently if the Chairman of the Board so requests. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 1. The calls for the meetings shall be made by written notice delivered to each member of the Board of Directors at least five (5) working days in advance, unless a majority of its members on duty set a lesser term, but not less than forty eight (48) hours, meeting the provisions of paragraph 3 of this article. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 2. The calls shall indicate the place, date and time of the meeting and, briefly, the agenda. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 3. The presence of all members will allow that meetings of the Board of Directors are held regardless of any previous call. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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II. to direct the general conduct of the business and affairs of the Company; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
III. to elect and remove Officers and to establish their duties;
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
IV. to establish Officers compensation, fringe benefits and other incentives within the aggregate limit of management compensation approved by the shareholders’ meeting; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
V. to oversee the performance of the Officers, to examine at any time the books and papers of the Company and to request information on contracts executed or about to be executed, as well as on any other action; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VI. to choose and replace independent auditors, establishing their compensation, as well as to require them to provide such clarifications as are deemed necessary on any matter; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VII. to issue an opinion upon the Management Report, the accounts of the Board of Executive Officers and the financial statements of the Bank, and to act upon their submission to the shareholders’ meeting; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VIII. to approve and review the annual budget, capital budget and business plan, as well as to propose a capital budget to be submitted to the shareholders’ meeting for purposes of retaining earnings; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
IX. to decide to call the shareholders’ meeting when the Board deems it convenient or in the case of section 132 of Law No. 6,404/76; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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X. to submit to the annual shareholders’ meeting a proposal for the allocation of the net profit for the fiscal year and to examine and take action on semiannual or other interim balance sheets and the payment of dividends or interest on shareholders’ equity based on such balance sheets, as well as to take action on the payment of interim dividends out of the retained earnings account or profit reserves shown on the latest annual or semiannual balance sheet; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XI. to submit proposals to the shareholders’ meeting with respect to increases or decreases in capital stock, stock dividends, stock splits and reverse stock splits, and amendments to the Bylaws; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XII. to submit to the shareholders’ meeting a proposal for the dissolution, consolidation, spin-off and merger of the Bank; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XIII. to approve a capital increase of the Bank regardless of amendment to the bylaws, within the limit authorized in paragraph one of Section Five of these Bylaws, establishing the price, time of payment of subscriptions and the conditions for the issue of shares, with further powers to exclude or limit the exercise of preemptive rights in issuances of shares and warrants to be placed by sale on a stock exchange, or through public subscription or in connection with a tender offer, as provided by law; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XIV. to take action on the issue of warrants, as set forth in paragraph three of Section Five of these Bylaws; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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XV. to grant, after approval by the shareholders’ meeting, purchase stock options to directors, officers, employees or individual service providers of the Company or companies controlled by the Company, without preemptive rights to the shareholders, pursuant to plans approved at a shareholders’ meeting; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XVI. to take action on the acquisition of the Company’s own shares for cancellation or to be kept as treasury shares for resale, subject to prevailing statutory provisions; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XVII. to determine the allocation of any profit sharing by the officers and employees of the Bank and companies controlled by the Bank, with powers for withholding any profit sharing;
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XVIII. to take action on the payment or credit to the shareholders of interest on shareholders’ equity, pursuant to the terms of applicable legislation; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XIX. authorize the purchase or sale of investments in equity interest at values greater than 5% (five percent) of the net equity included in the latest balance sheet approved by the General Meeting and authorize the establishment of joint ventures or strategic alliances with third parties; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XX. to appoint and remove the Ombudsman of the Company; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XXI. to appoint and remove the members of the Audit Committee, to fill in any vacancies created by death, resignation or removal, and to approve the Internal Regulations of such committee, subject to the provisions of Article VI of these Bylaws; |
XXI. to appoint and remove the members of the Audit and Appointment and Compensation Committee, to fill in any vacancies created by death, resignation or removal, and to approve the Internal Regulations of such committee, subject to the provisions of Section VI and VII of these Bylaws; |
Inclusion of Power of the Board of Diretors to attend the Resolution CMN # 3.921. |
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XXII. to authorize the acquisition of movable and immovable property recorded as fixed assets, the creation of encumbrances and the granting of security in respect of third-party obligations whenever in excess of five percent (5%) of the net assets shown on the latest balance sheet approved by the annual shareholders’ meeting; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XXIII. to provide specific authorization for certain documents to be signed in special cases by only one Officer, the relevant resolution to be recorded in the proper book, subject to any exceptions prescribed by these Bylaws; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XXIV. to approve the retaining of an institution to provide book-entry services with respect to shares or certificates of deposit of shares (“Units”); |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XXV. to approve policies on disclosure of information to the market and trading in securities of the Bank; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
XXVI. to define the three-name list of institutions or firms with expertise in economic valuation of companies, for the purpose of preparing a valuation report on the shares of the Bank in the event of cancellation of registration as a publicly-held company or delisting from Level 2, as provided under Article IX of these Bylaws; |
XXVI. to define the three-name list of institutions or firms with expertise in economic valuation of companies, for the purpose of preparing a valuation report on the shares of the Bank in the event of cancellation of registration as a publicly-held company or delisting from Level 2, as provided under Section X of these Bylaws;
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Change on the number of the Section due to the inclusion of the Section VII and renumbering of the others sections. |
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XXX. to provide for the conduct of its own proceedings, subject to these Bylaws and prevailing legislation, and to adopt or establish internal regulations for its own functioning; and |
XXX. to
provide for the conduct of its own proceedings, subject to these Bylaws and prevailing legislation, and to adopt or establish internal regulations for its own functioning;
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Change the writing due to the inclusion of new power to the Board of Directors to attend the Resolution CMN # 3.921. |
XXXI. to establish the rules to govern Units, as set forth in Article XII of these Bylaws. |
XXXI. to establish the rules to govern Units, as set forth in Section XII I of these Bylaws ; |
Change the number of the section due to the inclusion of Section VII and renumbering of the others sections. |
There was no item before. |
XXXII. to supervise the plan, operational, control and review of the compensation of the directors of the Company, observing the proposals of the Compensation and Appointment Committee; and |
Inclusion of new power to the Board of Directors to attend the Resolution CMN #3.921. |
There was no item before. |
XXXIII. to provide that the compensation intern rules of the directors is in line to the regulation published by Brazilian Central Bank. |
Inclusion of new power to the Board of Directors to attend the Resolution CMN #3.921. |
Article 18. It shall be the duty of the Chairman of the Board of Directors:
I. to call and preside over the Board meetings; II. to call the shareholders’ meeting; III. to direct preparation for Board meetings; IV. to assign special tasks to the Directors; and V. to call the members of the Fiscal Council, when functioning, to attend meetings of the Board of Directors at which any business to be transacted requires the opinion of the Fiscal Council. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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CHAPTER II BOARD OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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CHAPTER II BOARD OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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Article 19. The management and representation of the Company are responsibility of the Board of Executive Officers, which shall be composed of at least two (2), and at most seventy-five (75) members, whether or not shareholders, resident in Brazil, eligible and dismissible at any time by the Board of Directors with two (2) years term of office, and the reelection is allowed, and among them one (1) shall be appointed as Chief Executive Officer, and the others may be appointed as Senior Vice-President Executive Officers, Vice-President Executive Officers, Investor Relations Officer, Executive Officers and Officers without a Specific Designation.
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 1. The members of the Board of Executive Officers shall be elected from among persons of good repute and acknowledged professional competence.
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 2. The appointment of the offices referred to in the heading of this article shall occur at the time of his/her election. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 3.Without prejudice to the provisions in this Section, any Officer may use his title followed by the name of the office for which he is responsible. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 4. Upon the election of a new member of the Board of Executive Officers or a substitute, in the case of a vacancy, his term will be coterminous with that of the other members elected. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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I - upon attendance of the Chief Executive Officers and any 8 (eight) members of Board of Executive Officers, except for the Officers without a Specific Designation; or |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
II - upon the attendance of two (2) Vice-President Executive Officers and any seven (7) members of the Board of Executive Officers, except for Officers without a Specific Designation, or |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
III - upon the attendance of one (1) Senior Vice-President Executive Officer or Vice-President Executive Officer any ten (10) members of the Board of Executive Officers, including the Officers without a Specific Designation. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 2. The meetings of the Board of Executive Officers shall have one (1) Secretary appointed by who took the chair and all their resolutions shall be included in the minutes drawn up in the appropriate book by the attending members, and the ones affecting third parties shall be published. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 3. The matter addressed in item VII of Article 22 will depend on approval in a Meeting of the Board of Executive Officers which, for such, may meet with the attendance of only five (5) members of the Board of Executive Officers, other than the Officers without a Specific Designation. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 4. The holding and resolution of the Meetings of the Board of Executive Officers may occur with a minimum differentiated quorum, according to the assignments set forth by the Chief Executive Officer and criteria for resolution set forth by the Board of Executive Officers under item X of article 22 and item IV of article 26, both of these Bylaws. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Article 22. The assignments and duties of the Board of Executive Officers are: |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
I – to comply and cause compliance with these Bylaws and shareholder and Board of Directors’ resolutions; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
II – to designate representatives and correspondents within the country and abroad; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
III – to carry out, under the general direction of the Board of Directors, the businesses and transactions set forth in Section Four of these Bylaws, with such discretion to schedule its activities as is commensurate with the interests of the Company; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
IV – to propose the distribution of and to allocate profits earned, subject to the provisions of Article VIII; |
IV – to propose the distribution of and to allocate profits earned, subject to the provisions of Section IX ; |
Change the number of the section due to the inclusion of the Section VII, and renumbering of the other sections. |
V - authorize the purchase or sale of investments in equity interest with third parties, comprised between 3% (three percent) and 5% (five percent) of the net equity included in the latest balance sheet approved by the General Meeting; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VI - authorize the sale of movable and real property assets of the fixed assets, the establishment of security interests and provision of guarantees to the obligations of third parties, comprised between 3% (three percent) and 5% (five percent) of the net equity included in the latest balance sheet approved by the General Meeting; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VII – resolve on the establishment, transfer and closing of branches, subsidiaries, offices or representations in the Country or abroad; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VIII – submit to the Board of Directors the financial statements; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Paragraph 1. Subject to the provision in paragraph two of this Section 23, the powers of attorney granted by the Company will be signed by any two members of the Board of Executive Officers together, except Officers without a designated title. The powers of attorney shall specify the powers granted to the grantee and the period of validity thereof. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 2. Representation of the Company in court, in administrative proceedings or in any situation requiring the personal appearance of an authorized representative will be incumbent upon any member of the Board of Executive Officers, except Officers without a designated title, and, for such purposes, an attorney-in-fact may be granted special powers, including powers to receive service of summonses, notices and notification. The instrument of power of attorney under this Paragraph may be signed by a single Officer, without the formalities mentioned in the preceding Paragraph. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Article 24. Mere endorsement of instruments for collection and endorsement of checks for deposit to the account of the Company itself are excepted from the provisions of the preceding Section; in such cases, the signature of only one (1) attorney-in-fact or one (1) employee expressly authorized by any member of the Board of Executive Officers, except Officers without a designated title, will be sufficient. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Article 25. The Company may be represented by any member of the Board of Executive Officers acting alone, or by a single attorney-in-fact, in the following cases: a) before any companies, public departments, independent agencies, mixed-capital companies, or public utility companies, in which case the grantee may sign cover letters, documents forming part of any proceedings under consideration by regulatory authorities, among other documents; and b) at general meetings, meetings of shareholders, members or unitholders of companies or investment funds of which the Company is a shareholder, member or unitholder or of any entities of which the Company is a member or an associate. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Article 26. The Chief Executive Officer or his/her deputy, pursuant to Article 20 hereof, is solely responsible for: |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
I – to oversee and direct the business and activities of the Company; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
II – to comply and cause compliance with these Bylaws, shareholder resolutions and Board of Directors’ directives, and to preside over meetings of the Board of Executive Officers, except as provided in Clauses II and III of paragraph one and in paragraph two and three, all of Section 21 of these Bylaws, in which cases meetings of the Board of Executive Officers may be presided over by any of its members; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
III – to oversee the performance of the members of the Board of Executive Officers and to request information about the affairs of the Company; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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IV - defining the assignments of the members of the Board of Executive Officers, subject to the provisions of item IX of Article 22 hereof; and |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
V – to cast the tie-breaking vote in the event of a tie vote in the Board of Executive Officers. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Sole paragraph. It is incumbent upon the: |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
I. Senior Vice President Executive Officers: to assist the Chief Executive Officer in the performance of his duties; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
II. Vice President Executive Officers: to discharge the duties assigned to them by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Directors. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
III.Investor Relations Officer: (i) to coordinate, manage, direct and oversee the investor relations work, as well as to represent the Bank before shareholders, investors, market analysts, the Brazilian Securities Commission, Stock Exchanges, and all other institutions related to activities carried out in capital markets, in Brazil and abroad; and (ii) to discharge such other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Board of Directors; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
IV. Executive Officers: to conduct the activities of the departments and offices of the Bank for which they are responsible and to assist the other members of the Board of Executive Officers; and |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
V. Officers without a designated title: to coordinate the activities assigned to them by the Board of Executive Officers. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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SECTION VI AUDIT COMMITTEE
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SECTION VI AUDIT COMMITTEE
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Article 29. The Company will have an Audit Committee composed of not less than three (3) and not more than six (6) members appointed by the Board of Directors from among persons who meet all statutory and regulatory requirements for the exercise of their office, including any requirements to ensure their independent judgment, one such member to have a demonstrable knowledge of the accounting and audit practice. Such persons, who may or may not be members of the Board of Directors, shall serve for a term of one (1) year and may be reelected for up to four (4) consecutive times, pursuant to applicable legislation. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 1. A Coordinator will be designated for the Audit Committee upon the appointment of its members. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 2. The Audit Committee will report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Paragraph 3. In addition to other duties that may be assigned to its members by statutory or regulatory provisions, it is incumbent upon the Audit Committee: |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
I – to set operating rules for their activities through Internal Regulations; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
II – to recommend the retaining or replacement of independent auditors to the Board of Directors; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
III – to review, prior to publication, the semiannual accounting statements and notes to the accounts, management reports and the opinion of independent auditors; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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IV – to evaluate the performance of internal and independent auditors, including with respect to compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions applicable to the Company and with internal regulations and codes; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
V – to evaluate compliance by the Company management with the recommendations made by internal or independent auditors; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VI – to establish and disseminate procedures for the receipt and treatment of information regarding noncompliance with statutory and regulatory provisions applicable to the Company and with internal regulations and codes, which provide specific procedures for protecting the disclosing parties and the confidentiality of information; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VII – to make recommendations to the Board of Executive Officers for correction or improvement of policies, practices and procedures identified within the scope of their duties; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
VIII – to meet at least on a quarterly basis with the Board of Executive Officers, the internal and independent auditors, in order to determine compliance with its recommendations or inquiries, including with respect to the planning of the respective audit works, and to have the business conducted at such meetings documented in minutes; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
IX – to meet with the Fiscal Council, where functioning, and with the Board of Directors, at their request, to discuss policies, practices and procedures identified within the scope of their respective duties; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Paragraph 1. A Coordinator will be designated for the Compensation and Appointment Committee upon the appointment of its members. |
Inclusion of paragraph first of the article 30 to attend the Resolution CMN # 3.921. There are no legal and economic effects to be analyzed, because the Company already has a Compensation and Appointment Committee. |
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Paragraph 2. The Compensation and Appointment Committee will report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company. |
Inclusion of paragraph second of the article 30 to attend the Resolution CMN # 3.921. There are no legal and economic effects to be analyzed, because the Company already has a Compensation and Appointment Committee. |
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Paragraph 1. The Ombudsman Office will be provided with proper conditions for its functioning in order to ensure transparency and an independent and unbiased judgment, as well as impartiality in its activities;
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Paragraph 2. The Ombudsman Office shall have access to information required to provide an adequate response to complaints received, having full administrative support and the authority to request information and documents in the exercise of its activities. |
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Article 31. It shall be incumbent upon the Ombudsman Office: |
Article 3 2. It shall be incumbent upon the Ombudsman Office: |
Change of the number of Section pursuant to the inclusion of the Article 30. |
I – to receive, enter, substantiate, analyse and give formal proper treatment to the complaints of clients and users of products and services of the companies within the Company’s Financial Group that are not resolved through the usual process at its branch offices and other client help services; |
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II – to provide any required clarification and to inform the complaining persons of the progress of their complaints and action taken; |
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III – to advise the complaining persons of the time frame for a final response, which shall not be in excess of fifteen days; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
IV – to send a conclusive response to the complaining persons’ complaint within the time frame informed pursuant to Clause III above; |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Article 36. The Company accounts will be examined by Independent Auditors, as prescribed by law and by regulations applicable to financial institutions. |
Article 3 7 . The Company accounts will be examined by Independent Auditors, as prescribed by law and by regulations applicable to financial institutions. |
Change of the number of Section pursuant to the inclusion of the Article 30. |
Article 37. When the shareholders’ meeting deems it convenient, it may create other reserves pursuant to prevailing legislation. |
Article 3 8 . When the shareholders’ meeting deems it convenient, it may create other reserves pursuant to prevailing legislation. |
Change of the number of Section pursuant to the inclusion of the Article 30. |
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SECTION IX TRANSFER OF CONTROLLING INTEREST, CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION AS A PUBLICLY-HELD COMPANY, DELISTING FROM LEVEL 2
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SECTION X TRANSFER OF CONTROLLING INTEREST, CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION AS A PUBLICLY-HELD COMPANY, DELISTING FROM LEVEL 2
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Change of the number of Section pursuant to the inclusion of the Section VII. |
Part I - Definitions |
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Article 38. For purposes of this Article IX, the capitalized terms below will have the following meanings: |
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“Controlling Shareholder” means a shareholder, or the Group of Shareholders that exercises the Controlling Power in the Company. |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable |
“Selling Controlling Shareholder” means the Controlling Shareholder, when selling a controlling interest in the Company. |
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Not applicable |
“Controlling Interest” means a block of shares that directly or indirectly entitles the holder(s) thereof to exercise, either individually or jointly with others, the Controlling Power in the Company. |
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Not applicable |
“Outstanding Shares” means all the shares issued by the Company, except for shares owned by the Controlling Shareholder or any related persons, the directors and officers of the Bank, and shares kept as treasury shares. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
“Transfer of Controlling Interest in the Company” means a transfer of Controlling Interest for which payment is made. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Paragraph 1. The cost of transferring title to and cancelling Units may be charged to the holder thereof |
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Not applicable |
Paragraph 2. The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time, suspend for a definite period the possibility of issuance or cancellation of Units set forth, respectively, in Article 51, Par. Two, and in the leading provision of this Section, in the event of commencement of a primary and/or secondary distribution of Units in the local and/or international markets, provided that, in such case, the suspension period shall not be in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days. |
Paragraph 2. The Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time, suspend for a definite period the possibility of issuance or cancellation of Units set forth, respectively, in article 5 2 , Paragraph Two, and in the leading provision of this Section, in the event of commencement of a primary and/or secondary distribution of Units in the local and/or international markets, provided that, in such case, the suspension period shall not be in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days. |
Change of the number of Section pursuant to the inclusion of the article 30. |
Paragraph 3. Units that are subject to liens, encumbrances or charges cannot be cancelled. |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable |
Article 54. The Units will entitle their holders to the same rights and privileges as the shares deposited. |
Article 5 5 . The Units will entitle their holders to the same rights and privileges as the shares deposited. |
Change of the number of Section pursuant to the inclusion of the article 30. |
Paragraph 1. The right to attend shareholders’ meetings of the Company and to exercise at such meetings all the privileges attaching to the shares that comprise the Units, subject to proof of ownership, is vested exclusively in the holder of such Units. Any holder of Units may attend meetings of shareholders of the Company by proxy, under a proxy instrument given pursuant to the terms of Section Six, Par. Two of these Bylaws. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Paragraph 2. In the event of a stock split, reverse stock split, issuance of stock dividends or issuance of new shares through the capitalization of profits or reserves, the following rules shall apply with respect to the Units: |
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(i) If there is an increase in the number of shares issued by the Company, the depository financial institution will enter the deposit of the new shares and will credit the new Units to the account of their respective holders in order to reflect the new number of shares held by the holders of Units, observing at all times a proportion of fifty-five (55) common shares and fifty (50) preferred shares issued by the Company for each Unit, provided that, where any shares are not sufficient for the creation of Units, such shares will be credited directly to the shareholders, without issuance of any Units. |
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Not applicable |
(ii) If there is a reduction in the number of shares issued by the Company, the depository financial institution will debit the Units to custody accounts of the holders of shares subject to a reverse stock split, and will automatically cancel Units in an amount sufficient to reflect the new number of shares held by the holders of Units, observing at all times a proportion of fifty-five (55) common shares and fifty (50) preferred shares issued by the Company for each Unit, provided that, where the remaining shares are not sufficient for the creation of Units, such shares will be delivered directly to the shareholders, without issuance of any Units. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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SECTION XIII GENERAL AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS
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SECTION X IV GENERAL AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS
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Article 57. Cases omitted from these Bylaws will be governed by principles of law and by laws, decrees, resolutions and other statutory provisions of the appropriate authorities, respecting the Level 2 Regulation. |
Article 5 8 . Cases omitted from these Bylaws will be governed by principles of law and by laws, decrees, resolutions and other statutory provisions of the appropriate authorities, respecting the Level 2 Regulation. |
Change of the number of Section pursuant to the inclusion of the article 30. |
EXHIBIT III
RELATED DOCUMENTS AND LINKS
All documents mentioned herein may be found in the links below. Additionally, these links include the following additional documents of interest to shareholders:
§ www.ri.santander.com.br: Information about the bank, such as corporate governance practices, and economic and financial results for previous years and quarters.
§ www.bmfovespa.com.br: Level 2 Listing Regulations.
§ www.cvm.gov.br: Corporate Law, CVM Instructions No. 480 and CVM Instruction No. 481.
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Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
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Amancio Acurcio Gouveia
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Amancio Acurcio Gouveia
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Carlos Alberto Lopéz Galán
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Carlos Alberto Lopéz Galán
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