Cooperation. During the term of the Executive’s employment by the Company and following the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company, taking into account the Executive’s other reasonable personal and professional commitments, the Executive agrees to reasonably assist the Company and its representatives and agents with any business, investigation and/or litigation (or potential litigation) matters affecting or involving the Company relating to Executive’s period of employment. The Company will reimburse the Executive for all associated reasonable costs of travel.

Cooperation. The parties agree that certain matters in which the Executive will be involved during the Term may necessitate the Executive’s cooperation in the future. According, to the extent reasonably requested by the Board, the Executive shall cooperate, in a reasonable manner and at the expense of the Company, with the Company and its attorneys, both during and after the termination of Executive’s employment, regardless of reason, in connection with any litigation or other proceeding arising out of or relating to matters in which the Executive was involved prior to the termination of Executive’s employment so long as such cooperation does not materially interfere with the Executive’s employment or consulting. In the event that such cooperation is required after the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates or Subsidiaries, the Company shall reimburse the Executive for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation, provided that such expenses are approved in advance by the Company after presentation by the Executive of reasonable documentation related thereto.

Cooperation. Executive agrees that both during and after Executive’s employment, Executive shall, at ​’s request, render all assistance and perform all lawful acts that ​ considers necessary or advisable in connection with any litigation involving ​ or any of its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, agents, representatives, consultants, clients, customers, suppliers or vendors. Executive understands and agrees that ​ will reimburse Executive for any reasonable documented expense Executive incurs related to this cooperation and assistance, but will not be obligated to pay Executive any additional amounts.

Cooperation. Following the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason, the Executive will reasonably cooperate with the Company in connection with # any internal or governmental investigation or administrative, regulatory, arbitral or judicial proceeding involving the Company with respect to matters as to which the Executive had responsibility or knowledge arising out of the Executive’s employment with, or service as a member of the Board of, the Company (collectively, “Litigation”); # any audit of the financial statements of the Company with respect to the period of time when the Executive was employed by the Company (“Audit”); # any regulatory filings that relate to a period of time when the Executive was employed by the Company; and # the transition of the Executive’s position and duties (or former position and duties, as the case may be). To the extent (if any) the Company requests such services from the Executive, or the Executive is compelled by a governmental authority to provide services in a matter that does not involve the Executive, the Company will: # reimburse the Executive for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred in connection with providing his services under this [Section 4.7], and # compensate the Executive for each hour that the Executive provides services pursuant to this [Section 4.7]

Cooperation. Executive shall, without further remuneration, provide Executive’s reasonable cooperation in connection with any action or proceeding by a third party (or any appeal from any action or proceeding) that relates to events occurring during or relating to Executive’s employment hereunder. If Executive’s cooperation is needed under this paragraph, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to schedule Executive’s participation at a mutually convenient time, and shall reimburse Executive for reasonable travel and out-of–pocket expenses (following presentment of reasonable substantiation). This provision shall survive any termination of this Agreement or Executive’s employment.

Cooperation. Executive agrees that both during and after his employment, he shall, at ​’s request, render all assistance and perform all lawful acts that ​ considers necessary or advisable in connection with any litigation involving ​ or any of its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, agents, representatives, consultants, clients, customers or vendors. Executive understands and agrees that ​ will reimburse him for any reasonable documented expense he incurs related to this cooperation and assistance, but will not be obligated to pay him any additional amounts.

Cooperation. As part of the consideration for the benefits furnished to Executive under this Agreement, Executive agrees to cooperate fully with the Company upon reasonable prior notice subject to the Executive’s other commitments, in the investigation, prosecution and/or defense of any legal actions and claims concerning the Company and/or its employees or former employees. Upon such request, Executive shall: # make himself available to the Company and the Company’s representatives, including its attorneys; # supply accurate, complete and thorough information as reasonably requested by the Company and its attorneys; and # provide other assistance as reasonably requested by the Company and its attorneys with regard to any such legal actions and claims. The Company also will pay Executive’s reasonable expenses, including travel, incurred in connection with such cooperation, but approved in advance by the Company. Executive agrees that any communication Executive has with the Company and its representatives, including its attorneys, relating to any legal actions and claims concerning the Company is strictly confidential and further agrees not to disclose or permit disclosure of any such communication to any persons outside the Company (other than Executive’s legal counsel) without first obtaining prior written consent.

Cooperation. During the 18-month period following the Termination Date, Executive agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Companies in the defense or prosecution of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of the Companies which relate to events or occurrences that occurred while Executive was employed by the Companies and of which Executive has relevant knowledge. Executive's reasonable cooperation in connection with such claims or actions shall include, but not be limited to, being available for telephone conferences with outside counsel and/or personnel of the Companies, being available for interviews, depositions and/or to act as a witness on behalf of the Company, if reasonably requested, and at the Board's reasonable request responding to any inquiries about the particular matter. Executive further agrees to reasonably and truthfully cooperate with the Company in connection with any investigation or review by any federal, state or local regulatory authority relating to events or occurrences that transpired while Executive was employed with the Company and of which Executive has relevant knowledge. The Companies shall promptly pay (or promptly reimburse) Executive # for any and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Executive in connection with such cooperation, and # a reasonable hourly rate (which will be determined the Compensation Committee of the Board) to Executive for all time provided pursuant to this Section 12 in excess of 25 hours.

Cooperation. As part of the consideration for the benefits furnished to Executive under this Agreement, Executive agrees to cooperate fully with the Company upon reasonable prior notice subject to the Executive’s other commitments, in the investigation, prosecution and/or defense of any legal actions and claims concerning the Company and/or its employees or former employees. Upon such request, Executive shall: # make himself available to the Company and the Company’s representatives, including its attorneys; # supply accurate, complete and thorough information as reasonably requested by the Company and its attorneys; and # provide other assistance as reasonably requested by the Company and its attorneys with regard to any such legal actions and claims. The Company also will pay Executive’s reasonable expenses, including travel, incurred in connection with such cooperation, but approved in advance by the Company. Executive agrees that any communication Executive has with the Company and its representatives, including its attorneys, relating to any legal actions and claims concerning the Company is strictly confidential and further agrees not to disclose or permit disclosure of any such communication to any persons outside the Company (other than Executive’s legal counsel) without first obtaining prior written consent.

Cooperation. The parties agree that certain matters in which the Executive will be involved during the Term may necessitate the Executive’s cooperation in the future. Accordingly, following the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company and the Bank for any reason, to the extent reasonably requested by the Company or the Bank and subject to the Executive’s professional commitments, the Executive shall cooperate with the Company and the Bank in connection with matters arising out of the Executive’s service to the Company and the Bank, such cooperation to include without limitation the providing of truthful testimony in any hearing or trial as requested by the Company or the Bank or any other affiliate of the Company; provided, however, that the Company and the Bank shall make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption of the Executive’s other activities. The Bank shall reimburse the Executive for reasonable expenses incurred or compensation not received by the Executive due to such cooperation.