AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of February 25, 2011 among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., as the Borrower, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and The Other Lenders Party HeretoCredit Agreement • March 3rd, 2011 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
EXHIBIT 1Agreement • August 22nd, 2002 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. and MELLON INVESTOR SERVICES LLC Rights Agent Rights Agreement Dated as of January 8, 2004Rights Agreement • January 8th, 2004 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • New York
Methode Electronics, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (hereinafter called the "Corporation"), hereby certifies that the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation as required by Section 151 of the General Corporation Law at a meeting duly called and held on January 8, 2004:
CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of November 18, 2016 among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., as the Company, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY IDENTIFIED HEREIN, as the Designated Borrowers, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,Credit Agreement • November 21st, 2016 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of November 18, 2016, among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), certain Subsidiaries of the Company party hereto pursuant to Section 2.17 (each a “Designated Borrower” and together with the Company, the “Borrowers” and each individually, a “Borrower”), each lender from time to time party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders” and individually, a “Lender”), WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as L/C Issuer, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer.
andRights Agreement • July 7th, 2000 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • New York
WITNESSETH:Employment Security Agreement • March 14th, 2002 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
RECITALS:Master Separation Agreement • July 28th, 2000 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of October 31, 2022 among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., as the Company, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY IDENTIFIED HEREIN, as the Designated Borrowers, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative...Credit Agreement • November 1st, 2022 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • New York
This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of October 31, 2022, among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), certain Subsidiaries of the Company party hereto pursuant to Section 2.17 (each a “Designated Borrower” and together with the Company, the “Borrowers” and each individually, a “Borrower”), each lender from time to time party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders” and individually, a “Lender”) and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • December 16th, 2021 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • New York
This CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of September 12, 2018, among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), certain Subsidiaries of the Company party hereto pursuant to Section 2.17 (each a “Designated Borrower” and together with the Company, the “Borrowers” and each individually, a “Borrower”), each lender from time to time party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders” and individually, a “Lender”), WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as L/C Issuer, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer.
CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of December 19, 2002 amongCredit Agreement • March 17th, 2003 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of December 19, 2002, among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., a Delaware (the “Borrower”), each lender from time to time party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders” and individually, a “Lender”), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and L/C Issuer.
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENTChange in Control Agreement • July 17th, 2008 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This Change in Control Agreement is entered into as of July 15, 2008, between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Ronald L. G. Tsoumas (the “Executive”).
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENTChange in Control Agreement • March 29th, 2023 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors
This Change in Control Agreement is dated as of March 15, 2023, between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Kevin M. Martin (the “Executive”).
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. FORM OF 2020 LONG-TERM TIME-BASED AWARD AGREEMENT (5-YEAR NON CEO, COO, CFO & CHRO)Award Agreement • June 23rd, 2022 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This Long-Term Time-Based Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), effective as of September 29, 2020 (the “Award Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and Kevin Martin (the “Grantee”).
RECITALSInitial Public Offering and Distribution Agreement • July 28th, 2000 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. CASH AWARD AGREEMENTCash Award Agreement • August 11th, 2006 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This agreement (the “Cash Award Agreement”) dated as of ___(the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and ___(the “Grantee”).
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENTChange in Control Agreement • March 7th, 2024 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors
This Change in Control Agreement is dated as of December 6, 2023, between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Kerry A. Vyverberg (“Employee”).
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (EXECUTIVE AWARD / PERFORMANCE-BASED)Restricted Stock Award Agreement • August 11th, 2006 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This agreement (the “Award Agreement”) dated as of ___(the “Award Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and ___(the “Grantee”). All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them by the Methode Electronics, Inc. 2004 Stock Plan (the “Plan”).
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARD AGREEMENTBased Award Agreement • September 7th, 2023 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors
This Long-Term Performance-Based Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), effective as of September 14, 2022 (the “Award Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Kerry A. Vyverberg (the “Grantee”).
AGREEMENTAgreement • July 21st, 2003 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Delaware
This AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), dated as of July 18, 2003, is made by and among Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"); Marital Trust No. 1 and Marital Trust No. 2 each created under the William J. McGinley Trust (the "Trusts"); Jane R. McGinley Trust, Margaret J. McGinley, James W. McGinley, and Robert J. McGinley (individually, a "Stockholder" and collectively with the Trusts, the "Stockholders").
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. FORM OF 2020 LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARD AGREEMENT (CFO & COO)Award Agreement • September 29th, 2020 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This Long-Term Performance-Based Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), effective as of September 27, 2020 (the “Award Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and [_____________] (the “Grantee”).
EXHIBIT 10.16 TAX SHARING AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTSharing and Indemnification Agreement • August 11th, 2000 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (EXECUTIVE AWARD / PERFORMANCE-BASED)Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • April 6th, 2007 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This agreement (the “Award Agreement”) effective as of August 7, 2006 (the “Award Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and Donald W. Duda (the “Grantee”). This Award Agreement amends and restates the Restricted Stock Award Agreement by and between the Company and the Grantee dated August 7, 2006 (the “Predecessor Agreement”). As of the date this Award Agreement is accepted by both parties, the Predecessor Agreement will be void and otherwise superseded by this Award Agreement, and the Grantee will return any Restricted Stock awarded to him under the Predecessor Agreement. All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them by the Methode Electronics, Inc. 2004 Stock Plan (the “Plan”).
EXHIBIT 2Methode Electronics Inc • December 31st, 2002 • Electronic connectors
WAIVER AND AMENDMENTWaiver and Amendment • March 12th, 2007 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This WAIVER AND AMENDMENT(“Waiver”) is entered into as of February 28, 2007, among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., a Delaware (the “Borrower”), each lender party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders” and individually, a “Lender”), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and L/C Issuer.
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. FIRST AMENDMENT TO PERFORMANCE BASED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENTAward Agreement • July 24th, 2017 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors
This First Amendment to Performance Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the "Amendment") is effective as of July 19, 2017 and is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") and [ ] (the "Grantee").
FOURTH AMENDMENT AND WAIVER TO CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • June 29th, 2009 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This FOURTH AMENDMENT AND WAIVER TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is dated as of June 25, 2009, but is effective as of May 2, 2009, among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), each lender party hereto, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and L/C Issuer.
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. 2007 STOCK PLAN PERFORMANCE BASED RSA FORM AWARD AGREEMENTForm Award Agreement • September 19th, 2007 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This restricted stock award agreement (the “Award Agreement”), effective as of September 13, 2007 (the “Award Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and (the “Grantee”).
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (EXECUTIVE AWARD / PERFORMANCE-BASED)Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement • March 2nd, 2007 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This agreement (the “Award Agreement”) effective as of June 18, 2004 (the “Award Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and Donald W. Duda (the “Grantee”). This Award Agreement amends and restates the Restricted Stock Award Agreement by and between the Company and the Grantee dated June 18, 2004 (the “Predecessor Agreement”). As of the date this Award Agreement is accepted by both parties, the Predecessor Agreement will be void and otherwise superseded by this Award Agreement, and the Grantee will return any Restricted Stock awarded to him under the Predecessor Agreement. All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them by the Methode Electronics, Inc. 2000 Stock Plan, as amended (the “Plan”).
FORM TRANSITION AWARD AGREEMENT Form Transition Award Agreement • June 30th, 2020 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This Transition Award Agreement (the “Agreement”), effective as of June 26, 2020, is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and [_____________] (the “Employee”).
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. RSA TANDEM CASH AWARD FORM AWARD AGREEMENTForm Award Agreement • November 12th, 2010 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This Cash Incentive Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), effective as of November 8, 2010 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and (“Grantee”).
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. AMENDED CASH BONUS AGREEMENTBonus Agreement • April 6th, 2007 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
THIS AMENDED CASH BONUS AGREEMENT, effective as of April 6, 2007 (the “Amended Agreement”), is entered into by and between METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Donald W. Duda (“Employee”).
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGERAgreement and Plan of Merger • November 28th, 2018 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Delaware
This AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this “Agreement”) is made as of August 20, 2018, by and among Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), Flash Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), Grakon Parent, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Industrial Growth Partners IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Representative”), as the representative of the Company Stockholders. Parent, Merger Sub, the Company and the Representative are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party.”
FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • February 1st, 2011 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors
This FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is dated as of January 28, 2011, among METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), each lender party hereto, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and L/C Issuer.
CONSULTING AGREEMENTConsulting Agreement • September 16th, 2016 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors • Illinois
This Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) is dated as of September 16, 2016, by and between Methode Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Douglas A. Koman (the “Consultant”).
Amendment to the Agreement dated August 19, 2002Agreement • January 2nd, 2003 • Methode Electronics Inc • Electronic connectors
This Amendment ("Amendment") to the Agreement dated as of August 19, 2002 ("Agreement"), is made as of December 26, 2002 by and among the Company and the Stockholders. All capitalized terms herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.
