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Get filing alertsCVB Financial renews CEO contract early through 2029 with target pay, 2.5x change-in-control severance
Filed June 1, 2026 · Period ending June 1, 2026 · ~1 min read
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CEO David Brager's employment extended to June 2029, two years before prior contract expired. Change-in-control severance increased to 2.5x salary plus bonus with immediate equity vesting, potentially impacting acquisition economics.
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Total target compensation approximately $3.9M annually: $966K base salary, $1.16M target bonus (120% of base, max 180%), plus $1.74M in annual equity grants (180% of base, minimum 150%).
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Standard termination without cause triggers 2x base plus 2x average bonus paid over 18 months. Compensation Committee retains discretion for upward salary adjustments and annual equity grant composition.
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Early renewal provides CEO continuity through 2029 despite existing agreement running to 2027. Board determined early extension served company's best interests for leadership stability.
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Summary
CVB Financial Corp. renewed CEO David Brager's employment agreement two years early, extending his tenure through June 2029. The new contract sets total target compensation at approximately $3.9 million annually, including a $966,000 base salary, 120% target bonus, and equity grants valued at 180% of base salary.
The early renewal locks in leadership continuity but also establishes enhanced change-in-control provisions that could impact shareholder returns in an acquisition scenario. The most material aspect for investors is the 2.5x severance multiplier triggered by termination near or after a change-in-control, estimated at $5-6 million plus immediate vesting of all unvested equity.
This golden parachute provision could reduce net proceeds to shareholders in a sale and may influence potential acquirers' valuation. The agreement also includes standard 2x severance for termination without cause outside change-in-control windows. Investors should monitor whether the early renewal signals strategic planning for succession or potential M&A activity. The enhanced change-in-control provisions suggest the board is positioning for possible corporate action within the three-year contract term. Watch for proxy disclosures detailing total compensation realized and any commentary on strategic alternatives in upcoming earnings calls.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On June 1, 2026, CVB Financial Corp. (“CVB”) and its principal subsidiary, Citizens Business Bank, National Association (the “Bank” and with CVB, the “Company”), entered into a Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (the “Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement”) with David A. Brager, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). This Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement represents the renewal and extension of the Company’s existing Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Mr. Brager dated July 1, 2024 (the “Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement”) through June 30, 2029.
CVB Financial renewed CEO David Brager's employment contract early, extending it through June 30, 2029, despite the prior agreement not expiring until June 30, 2027. The Board determined early renewal was in the company's best interests. This provides CEO continuity and locks in leadership for three additional years.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
CVB Financial Corp. entered into a Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with David A. Brager on June 1, 2026.
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Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among CVB Financial Corp. and Citizens Business Bank, on the one hand, and David A. Brager, on the other hand, dated June 1, 2026.
CVB Financial Corp. and Citizens Business Bank executed a third amended and restated employment agreement with David A. Brager on June 1, 2026. This represents a material update to the executive's employment terms, though the specific changes from prior versions are not disclosed in this 8-K filing itself. The agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and would contain the detailed terms.
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