S&T Bancorp Amends CEO Employment Agreement, Boosting Compensation and Severance

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S&T Bancorp updated CEO Christopher McComish's employment agreement, establishing a four-year term with a base salary of $785,000, significant bonus and long-term incentive opportunities, and enhanced severance benefits, particularly in a change of control scenario.

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• CEO Employment Agreement Amended

  S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with CEO Christopher McComish, effective January 1, 2026, for a four-year term subject to automatic renewal.

• Enhanced Compensation Package

  The agreement sets an annual base salary of no less than $785,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus targeting 67% of base salary and long-term incentive awards targeting at least 100% of base salary.

• Generous Severance Terms

  Severance benefits include two times the sum of annual base salary and target annual bonus for termination without cause, increasing to three times that sum with immediate vesting of all long-term incentive awards if terminated within two years following a change in control.

• Restrictive Covenants Included

  The agreement includes perpetual covenants for non-disclosure and non-disparagement, and one-year post-termination covenants for non-competition and non-solicitation of customers and employees.

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S&T Bancorp has formalized and enhanced the employment agreement for CEO Christopher McComish, securing his leadership for a four-year term. The updated agreement provides a competitive compensation structure, including a base salary of $785,000, a target annual bonus of 67% of base salary, and long-term incentive awards targeting 100% of base salary. A key aspect of the agreement is the robust severance package, particularly in a change of control scenario, where the CEO would receive three times the sum of his annual base salary and target annual bonus, plus immediate vesting of all long-term incentive awards. This agreement aims to ensure executive retention and stability, especially during potential M&A activity, but also represents a significant financial commitment by the company.