golden parachute payment
Defined in 5 places of the United States Code.
For purposes of this subsection, the term “golden parachute payment” means any payment (or any agreement to make any payment) in the nature of compensation by any regulated entity for the benefit of any affiliated party pursuant to an obligation of such regulated entity that—
(i) is contingent on the termination of such party's affiliation with the regulated entity; and
(ii) is received on or after the date on which—
(I) the regulated entity became insolvent;
(II) any conservator or receiver is appointed for such regulated entity; or
(III) the Director determines that the regulated entity is in a troubled condition (as defined in the regulations of the Director).
Source
- 2008–present12 U.S.C. § 4518Banks and Banking · Prohibition and withholding of executive compensation · in this section
The term “golden parachute payment”—
(A) means a payment (or any agreement to make a payment) in the nature of compensation for the benefit of any institution-related party under an obligation of any Farm Credit System institution that—
(i) is contingent on the termination of the party's relationship with the institution; and
(ii) is received on or after the date on which—
(I) the institution is insolvent;
(II) a conservator or receiver is appointed for the institution;
(III) the institution has been assigned by the Farm Credit Administration a composite CAMEL rating of 4 or 5 under the Farm Credit Administration Rating System, or an equivalent rating; or
(IV) the Corporation otherwise determines that the institution is in a troubled condition (as defined in regulations issued by the Corporation); and
(B) includes a payment that would be a golden parachute payment but for the fact that the payment was made before the date referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) if the payment was made in contemplation of the occurrence of an event described in any subclause of subparagraph (A); but
(C) does not include—
(i) a payment made under a retirement plan that is qualified (or is intended to be qualified) under section 401 of title 26 or other nondiscriminatory benefit plan;
(ii) a payment made under a bona fide supplemental executive retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, or other arrangement that the Corporation determines, by regulation or order, to be permissible; or
(iii) a payment made by reason of the death or disability of an institution-related party.
Source
- 1996–present12 U.S.C. § 2277ABanks and Banking · Authority to regulate golden parachute and indemnification payments · in this section
The term “golden parachute payment” means any payment (or any agreement to make any payment) in the nature of compensation by any credit union for the benefit of any institution-affiliated party pursuant to an obligation of such credit union that—
(i) is contingent on the termination of such party's affiliation with the credit union; and
(ii) is received on or after the date on which—
(I) the credit union is insolvent;
(II) any conservator or liquidating agent is appointed for such credit union;
(III) the Board determines that the credit union is in a troubled condition (as defined in regulations which the Board shall prescribe);
(IV) the credit union has been assigned a composite rating by the Board of 4 or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (as applicable with respect to credit unions); or
(V) the credit union is subject to a proceeding initiated by the Board to terminate or suspend deposit insurance for such credit union.
Source
- 2006–present12 U.S.C. § 1786Banks and Banking · Termination of insured credit union status; cease and desist orders; removal or suspension from office; procedure · under this section
The term “golden parachute payment” means any payment (or any agreement to make any payment) in the nature of compensation by any credit union for the benefit of any institution-affiliated party pursuant to an obligation of such credit union that—
(i) is contingent on the termination of such party's affiliation with the credit union; and
(ii) is received on or after the date on which—
(I) the credit union is insolvent;
(II) any conservator or liquidating agent is appointed for such credit union; or 6
(III) the Board determines that the credit union is in a troubled condition (as defined in regulations which the Board shall prescribe);
(IV) the credit union has been assigned a composite rating by the Board of 4 or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (as applicable with respect to credit unions); or
(V) the credit union is subject to a proceeding initiated by the Board to terminate or suspend deposit insurance for such credit union.
Source
- 1994–200612 U.S.C. § 1786Banks and Banking · Termination of insured credit union status; cease and desist orders; removal or suspension from office; procedure · under this section
The term “golden parachute payment” means any payment (or any agreement to make any payment) in the nature of compensation by any insured depository institution or covered company for the benefit of any institution-affiliated party pursuant to an obligation of such institution or covered company that—
(i) is contingent on the termination of such party’s affiliation with the institution or covered company; and
(ii) is received on or after the date on which—
(I) the insured depository institution or covered company, or any insured depository institution subsidiary of such covered company, is insolvent;
(II) any conservator or receiver is appointed for such institution;
(III) the institution’s appropriate Federal banking agency determines that the insured depository institution is in a troubled condition (as defined in the regulations prescribed pursuant to section 1831i(f) of this title);
(IV) the insured depository institution has been assigned a composite rating by the appropriate Federal banking agency or the Corporation of 4 or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System; or
(V) the insured depository institution is subject to a proceeding initiated by the Corporation to terminate or suspend deposit insurance for such institution.
Source
- 2006–present12 U.S.C. § 1828Banks and Banking · Regulations governing insured depository institutions · in this section
The term “golden parachute payment” means any payment (or any agreement to make any payment) in the nature of compensation by any insured depository institution or depository institution holding company for the benefit of any institution-affiliated party pursuant to an obligation of such institution or holding company that—
(i) is contingent on the termination of such party's affiliation with the institution or holding company; and
(ii) is received on or after the date on which—
(I) the insured depository institution or depository institution holding company, or any insured depository institution subsidiary of such holding company, is insolvent;
(II) any conservator or receiver is appointed for such institution;
(III) the institution's appropriate Federal banking agency determines that the insured depository institution is in a troubled condition (as defined in the regulations prescribed pursuant to section 1831i(f) of this title);
(IV) the insured depository institution has been assigned a composite rating by the appropriate Federal banking agency or the Corporation of 4 or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System; or
(V) the insured depository institution is subject to a proceeding initiated by the Corporation to terminate or suspend deposit insurance for such institution.
Source
- 1994–200612 U.S.C. § 1828Banks and Banking · Regulations governing insured depository institutions · in this section
The term “golden parachute payment” means any payment to a senior executive officer for departure from a company for any reason, except for payments for services performed or benefits accrued.
Source
- 2009–present12 U.S.C. § 5221Banks and Banking · Executive compensation and corporate governance · for purposes of this section