SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2008
HOPFED BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 0-23667 | 61-1322555 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4155 Lafayette Road, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(270) 885-1171
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(e) On February 12, 2008, HopFed Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and Heritage Bank (the “Bank”), the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, each entered into an employment agreement with Billy C. Duvall, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of both the Company and the Bank.
On February 14, 2008, the Company and the Bank each entered into an employment agreement with Michael F. Stalls, Vice President of the Company and Vice President, Chief Credit Officer of the Bank.
The employment agreements with Messrs. Duvall and Stalls are three-year agreements. Prior to July 1 of each year the agreements will be extended for an additional one-year period beyond the then applicable expiration date, if the Compensation Committee determines that the employee’s performance has met the requirements and standards of the Board of Directors.
The employment agreements with Mr. Duvall provide for a base salary of $131,947 per annum. The employment agreements with Mr. Stalls provide for a base salary of $144,779 per annum. The employees may participate with other senior management in discretionary bonuses and in any fringe benefits that may become available and are commensurate with the responsibilities and functions to be performed by the employees.
The employment agreements provide for a payment of two times each of the employee’s base salary in the event of a change of control of the Company (as defined in the agreements), subject to certain limitations, and for payment of the salaries provided under the agreements up to expiration of their terms upon termination of either employee without cause.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| (c) | Exhibits. |
| 10.1 | Employment Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2008, by and between Billy C. Duvall and HopFed Bancorp, Inc. | |
| 10.2 | Employment Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2008, by and between Billy C. Duvall and Heritage Bank. | |
| 10.3 | Employment Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2008, by and between Michael F. Stalls and HopFed Bancorp, Inc. | |
| 10.4 | Employment Agreement, dated as February 14, 2008, by and between Michael F. Stalls and Heritage Bank. | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| HOPFED BANCORP, INC. | ||||
| Dated: February 15, 2008 | By: | /s/ John E. Peck | ||
| John E. Peck | ||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||