8-K

UNITED STATES

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 28, 2022

United Bankshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

West Virginia	No. 002-86947	55-0641179
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

300 United Center

500 Virginia Street, East

Charleston, West Virginia 25301

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(304) 424-8800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share	UBSI	NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 28, 2022, the Board of Directors of United Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a reorganization of the Company’s executive officers. In connection with the reorganization, Richard M. Adams, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company will become the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company at the beginning of the second quarter, April 1, 2022.

In connection with the reorganization, the Company and Mr. Adams’ entered into the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated February 28, 2022 (the “Employment Agreement”). Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Adams will be employed as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company’s banking subsidiary, United Bank, until March 31, 2025, unless terminated or extended pursuant to the Employment Agreement. Mr. Adams will be paid a base salary equal to $1,297,920. Mr. Adams will participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan compensation; however, his target payout opportunity will be reduced from 90% of his annual base salary to 55% of his base salary. In addition, Mr. Adams will not participate in the long-term incentive plan, which reduces his target payout opportunity of an award of long-term incentive compensation consisting of time based and performance based restricted stock units from 150% of Richard M. Adams’ base salary to zero.

The foregoing summary of the Employment Agreement is not complete and is subject to, qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, the full Employment Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Mr. Adams has been Chief Executive Officer since 1976, building the Company from a single-office $100 million bank to approximately 250 offices in eight (8) states and Washington, D.C. with nearly $30 billion in assets. Mr. Adams was recently recognized in the American Banker as the longest serving Chief Executive Officer among the top 100 U.S. Banks.

On February 28, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Richard M. Adams, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective April 1, 2022. Richard M. Adams, Jr., age 53, has been President of the Company since 2014 and Executive Vice President of the Company from 2000 to 2014. Richard M. Adams, Jr. is the Vice-Chairman of United Bank. Richard M. Adams, Jr. joined the Company in 1994.

Richard M. Adams, Jr. has successfully served as the Company’s President for over 7 years and has served in a managerial capacity at the Company for over 21 years. Richard M. Adams, Jr. has the banking experience and expertise necessary to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the Company, and he possesses the requisite leadership and management skills to promote and execute the Company’s values and strategy.

Prior to joining the Company, Richard M. Adams, Jr. worked as an associate at Bowles Rice, LLP. He received his law degree from the Washington and Lee School of Law and performed his undergraduate studies at Pepperdine University and Rollins College.

Richard M. Adams, Jr. is the son of Richard M. Adams. There are no transactions in which Richard M. Adams, Jr. has an interest that are required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. As part of Richard M. Adams, Jr.’s appointment as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, he will receive a base salary of $950,000. Richard M. Adams, Jr. will

participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan compensation with a target payout opportunity of 85% of his annual base salary. In addition, the target payout opportunity for an award of long-term incentive compensation consisting of time based and performance based restricted stock units is 130% of Richard M. Adams, Jr.’s base salary.

On February 28, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed James J. Consagra, Jr. as the President of the Company effective April 1, 2022. Mr. Consagra, age 61, has been the Chief Operating Officer of the Company since 2014 and Executive Vice-President of the Company since 1999. Mr. Consagra is the Chief Executive Officer of United Bank.

Mr. Consagra has over 30 years of banking experience and has served in various roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Bank.

Mr. Consagra is not party to any transaction, or series of transactions, required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. As part of James J. Consagra, Jr.’s appointment as the Company’s President, he will receive a base salary of $850,000. Mr. Consagra will participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan compensation with a target payout opportunity of 70% of his annual base salary. In addition, the target payout opportunity for an award of long-term incentive compensation consisting of time based and performance based restricted stock units is 120% of Mr. Consagra’s base salary.

On February 28, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company increased the size of the Board of Directors from thirteen (13) to fourteen (14) members and appointed Richard M. Adams, Jr. to serve on the Board to fill the vacancy created by that action. Richard M. Adams, Jr. was also appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of United Bank, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary bank. The appointments are effective April 1, 2022.

There was no arrangement or understanding between Richard M. Adams, Jr. and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director. Consistent with the Company’s policy for employee directors, Richard M. Adams, Jr. will not receive compensation for his service on the Board of Directors.

Richard M. Adams, Jr. will serve on the Executive Committee.

P. Clinton Winter will continue to serve as the Lead Independent Director.

The Company issued a press release today announcing the reorganization of its executive officers. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)	Exhibits
10.1	Fifth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between United Bankshares, Inc. and Richard M. Adams
99.1	Press Release, dated February 28, 2022 issued by United Bankshares, Inc.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.
Date: February 28, 2022	By:	/s/ W. Mark Tatterson
	W. Mark Tatterson, Executive Vice
	President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

FIFTH AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.

AND

RICHARD M. ADAMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.	EMPLOYMENT		2
II.	DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES		2
	A.	As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United	2
	B.	As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bank	2
	C.	Full Time Employment — Best Efforts	2
III.	TERM; EXTENSIONS		2
IV.	TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT BY EMPLOYER OR ADAMS		2
	A.	Mutual Agreement	4
	B.	Death	4
	C.	Disability	4
	D.	For Cause	4
	E.	Change in Control	4
	F.	Breach by United	5
	G.	Insolvency, etc.	5
V.	COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENTS		5
	A.	Base Salary	5
	B.	Incentive Pay	5
	C.	Fringe Benefits	5
	D.	Club and Organization Membership and Dues.	5
	E.	Business Expenses	6
	F.	Termination Payments	6
	G.	Six-Month Delay	7
VI.	MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS		7
	A.	Notices	7
	B.	Prior Agreements	8
	C.	Amendments	8
	D.	Governing Law	8
	E.	Headings.	8
	F.	Severability of Provisions	8
	G.	Indemnification	8
	H.	Authority to Execute Documents	9
	I.	Waiver of Breach	9
	J.	Binding Effect and Assignability	9
	K.	Withholding	9
	L.	Counterparts	9

FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.

AND

RICHARD M. ADAMS

THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Restated Agreement”), made and entered into the 22nd day of February, 2022, effective February 28, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Richard M. Adams (“Adams”) and United Bankshares, Inc., a West Virginia corporation and bank holding company (“United”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Adams is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of United, and Chairman and a Director of United Bank, a Virginia state bank (“Bank”), and

WHEREAS, United and Adams entered into an Employment Agreement dated April 11, 1986 (the “Employment Agreement”), which was subsequently amended by the parties on February 16, 1989, April 1,1993, November 1, 2001, November 26, 2008, and February 28, 2011 (collectively, the “Amended Employment Agreements”); and

WHEREAS, United has extended either the Employment Agreement or Amended Employment Agreements, as applicable, for additional one (1) year periods in each year subsequent to the primary term of said agreements; and

WHEREAS, effective April 1, 2022, Adams desires to transition from his roles as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United, and assume the role of Executive Chairman to the Board of Directors of United while retaining his role as Chairman of Bank; and

WHEREAS, by this Agreement, United and Adams desire to amend and restate his Employment Agreement, as amended and superseded by the prior Amended Employment Agreements, as this Fifth Amended and Restated Agreement, to reflect the change in Adams’ role with United, as well as other changes as set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of United desires to confirm that it is in the best interests of United and the Bank to enter into this Agreement with Adams to ensure continuity of leadership and to ensure that United and Bank will have the benefit of his services as an employee of United and Bank and any of their affiliated companies for a reasonable period of time in the future; and

WHEREAS, Adams is willing to provide the herein described services to United, Bank and their affiliates, and

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, their mutual promises, and the other good and valuable consideration herein specified, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, the parties agree as follows:

I. EMPLOYMENT

Effective April 1, 2022, United employs Adams and Adams accepts employment as the Executive Chairman of United. Prior to April 1, 2022, Adams will continue his employment, position, and duties as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of United, and Chairman and a Director of United Bank; all other provisions of this Agreement shall take effect as of the Effective Date. All employment shall be in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and is sometimes herein referred to as the “Employment.”

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. As Executive Chairman of United. Adams, as Executive Chairman of United, shall report to and shall be responsible only to the Board of Directors of United. As Executive Chairman of United, Adams will perform all the duties and shall have all the responsibilities as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Board of Directors.

B. As Chairman of Bank. Adams shall also serve as Chairman of Bank and in that role shall report to and shall be responsible only to the Board of Directors of Bank. As Chairman of Bank, Adams will perform all the duties and shall have all the responsibilities as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Board of Directors of Bank.

C. Full Time Employment — Best Efforts. Adams shall devote full time and his best efforts at all times to the performance of his duties for United, the Bank, and other subsidiaries and affiliates of United and Bank. He shall not be employed by, nor shall he devote any of his time and efforts to the furtherance of interests of any other person, firm or corporation except United, the Bank and other United subsidiaries and affiliates, and such other entities as may be approved by the Board of Directors of United. It is contemplated that Adams shall serve in banking, business, civic and social activities that will consume some part of his time and efforts, and such activities are encouraged and expected by United as part of Adams’ position with United and the Bank and as part of the banking, business, civic and social communities of the State of West Virginia, and nationally, and the provisions of this Agreement are not intended to restrict such activities by Adams so long as such activities do not interfere with his duties and responsibilities as defined in this Agreement.

III. TERM; EXTENSIONS

The term of employment of Adams by United shall be until March 31, 2025 and this Agreement shall remain in force and effect during such period unless sooner terminated or extended as provided herein. The Compensation Committee of United shall review this Agreement at least annually, and may, with the approval of Adams, extend the term of this Agreement annually for additional one (1) year periods. The term of this Agreement shall extend until all obligations under this Agreement have been fully performed by United.

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IV. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT BY EMPLOYER OR ADAMS

“Termination of Employment” or “termination” under this Agreement shall mean “Separation from Service” as defined in Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance thereunder, which shall mean and include, to the extent consistent with Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance thereunder, the severance of Adams’ employment with United, Bank and any affiliate for any reason. Adams separates from service with United, Bank and any affiliate if he dies, retires, separates from service because of Adams’ Disability, or otherwise has a termination of employment with United, Bank and any affiliate. However, the employment relationship is treated as continuing intact while Adams is on military leave, sick leave, or other bona fide leave of absence if the period of such leave does not exceed six months, or if longer, so long as Adams’ right to reemployment with United, Bank or any affiliate, as the case may be, is provided either by statute or by contract. If the period of leave exceeds six months and Adams’ right to reemployment is not provided either by statute or by contract, the employment relationship is deemed to terminate on the first date immediately following such six-month period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where a leave of absence is due to any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than six months, where such impairment causes Adams to be unable to perform the duties of his position of employment or any substantially similar position of employment, a 29-month period of absence shall be substituted for such six-month period. In addition, notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the term “Separation from Service” shall be interpreted under this Agreement in a manner consistent with the requirements of Code Section 409A and applicable regulations thereunder, including but not limited to (i) an examination of the relevant facts and circumstances, as set forth in Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance thereunder, in the case of any performance of services or availability to perform services after a purported termination of services or availability to perform services after a purported Separation from Service and (ii) in any instance in which Adams is participating or has at any time participated in any other plan which is, under the aggregation rules of Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance issued thereunder, aggregated with this Agreement and with respect to which amounts deferred hereunder and under such other plan or plans are treated as deferred under a single plan, (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an “Aggregated Plan” or together as the “Aggregated Plans,”) then in such instance Adams shall only be considered to meet the requirements of a Separation from Service hereunder if Adams meets (a) the requirements of a Separation from Service under all such Aggregated Plans and (b) the requirements of a Separation from Service under this Agreement which would otherwise apply, (iii) in any instance in which Adams is an employee and an independent contractor of United or any affiliate or both Adams must have a Separation from Service in all such capacities to meet the requirements of a Separation from Service hereunder, although, notwithstanding the foregoing, if Adams provides services both as an employee and a member of the Board of Directors of United or any affiliate or both or any combination thereof, the services provided as a director are not taken into account in determining whether Adams has had a Separation from Service as an employee under this Agreement, provided that no plan in which Adams participates or has participated in his capacity as a director is an Aggregated Plan and (iv) a determination of whether a Separation from Service has occurred shall be made in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(h)(4) or any similar or successor law, regulation of guidance of like import, in the event of an asset purchase transaction as described therein.

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Employment of Adams may be terminated by any one of the following prior to the expiration of its normal term, provided that unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, all employment by both United and Bank shall be terminated simultaneously and termination of employment by either United or Bank shall automatically terminate employment with the other in which case Adams shall be entitled to the benefits due and payable upon termination set forth elsewhere herein:

A. Mutual Agreement. By mutual agreement of the parties upon such terms and conditions as they may agree.

B. Death. By United upon the death of Adams and United shall be considered to have terminated Adams’ employment on his date of death if he has not had a Separation from Service prior to death.

C. Disability. By United upon the legal Disability of Adams, (and United shall be considered to have terminated Adams’ employment on his Disability if he has not had a Separation from Service prior to Disability) and Adams shall be considered “Disabled” or to have a legal “Disability” if Adams (i) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, or (ii) is, by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than 3 months under an accident and health plan covering employees of United, Bank or an affiliate. In addition, notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the terms “Disability” and “Disabled” shall be interpreted under this Agreement in a manner consistent with the requirements of Code Section 409A.

D. For Cause. By United for cause upon giving Adams thirty (30) days advance notice of such termination, specifying the cause of termination.

E. Change in Control. By Adams, within six (6) months after the effective date of a Change in Control, but only in the event of any of the following, without Adams’ prior written consent: (a) a material decrease in the total amount of Adams’ Base Salary below its level in effect on the date of consummation of the Change of Control, (b) a material change in Adams’ position to become one of lesser responsibility, importance or scope from the position held immediately prior to such change, or (c) a material geographical relocation of Adams, which shall be deemed to mean relocation to an office more than twenty (20) miles from Adams’ location at the time of the Change of Control. For the purpose of this Agreement, a “Change in Control” shall mean, with respect to (i) United, Bank or such affiliate for whom Adams is performing services at the time of the Change in Control Event; (ii) United, Bank or such affiliate that is liable for the payment to Adams hereunder, or under that certain Amended and Restated Supplemental Retirement Agreement between United and Adams effective January 1, 2005 (hereinafter the “Supplemental Agreement,”) as the case may be, (or all corporations liable for the payment if more than one corporation is liable) but only if either the payment under this Agreement or said Supplemental Agreement, as the case may be, is attributable to the performance of service by Adams for United or for such Bank or affiliate, as the case may be, that is liable for the payment to Adams hereunder or under said Supplemental Agreement, as the case may be, or there is a bona fide business purpose for United or for such Bank or affiliate, as the case may be, that is liable for the payment to Adams hereunder, or under said Supplemental

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Agreement, as the case may be, to be liable for such payment and, in either case, no significant purpose of making United or for such Bank or affiliate, as the case may be, that is liable for the payment to Adams hereunder, or under said Supplemental Agreement, as the case may be, liable for such payment is the avoidance of Federal Income tax; or (iii) a corporation that is a majority shareholder of a corporation identified in paragraph (i) or (ii) of this section, or any corporation in a chain of corporations in which each corporation is a majority shareholder of another corporation in the chain, ending in a corporation identified in paragraph (i) or (ii) of this section, a Change in Ownership or Effective Control of the corporation, as defined in Section 409A of the Code, and the regulations or guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service thereunder, meeting the requirements of such Change in Ownership of the corporation or Change in Effective Control of the corporation as a “Change in Control Event” thereunder.

F. Breach by United. By Adams in the event of a material breach by United of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement.

G. Insolvency, etc. By Adams, at his sole option, in the event of the business failure, insolvency, bankruptcy, or assignment for the benefit of creditors of or by United or Bank.

V. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENTS

A. Base Salary. United shall pay Adams for his service to both United and Bank, a base salary equal to his base salary as of February 28, 2022 payable in equal monthly installments. No decreases in the base salary shall be permitted during the term.

B. Incentive Pay. In addition to the base salary herein provided for, Adams shall be entitled to receive incentive compensation from United or Bank in accordance with plans adopted by their Boards of Directors, and such incentive compensation if not deferred by Adams pursuant to any deferral election which may be available to Adams under any plan adopted by United or Bank (if any), shall be paid with respect to services rendered by Adams in any year no later than the fifteenth day of the third month of the following year.

C. Fringe Benefits. United shall afford to Adams and his family the benefit of all fringe benefits afforded to other United or bank officers, such as pension, life insurance, health and accident insurance benefits.

D. Club and Organization Membership and Dues. United shall maintain the cost of stock or membership certificate and the cost of the initiation fee for memberships for a family (general membership) in one or more country clubs in the trade areas of the Bank, which Adams shall select, plus dues, assessments and other costs of maintaining such memberships. United shall also pay Adams’ membership fees and dues in banking, business, civic, and social organizations in which Adams is a participating member. The benefits under this Section V D shall cease upon Separation from Service of Adams and no such benefits or expenses which are incurred after or attributable to any time period after Separation from Service of Adams shall be paid or reimbursed hereunder. The reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be made by United no later than the last day of Adams’ taxable year during which the expense was incurred, or if later, the fifteenth day of the third month after such expense was incurred, and Adams is required to request reimbursement and substantiate any such expense no later than ten days prior

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to the last date on which United is required to provide reimbursement for such expense hereunder. In addition, the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during Adams’ taxable year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year and the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits hereunder is not subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.

E. Business Expenses. United shall reimburse Adams for all reasonable expenses incurred by Adams in carrying out his duties and responsibilities, including furnishing an automobile for use by Adams, with the costs of purchase, maintenance and operation to be borne by United, all provided such expense is incurred by Adams prior to Separation from Service. The reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be made by United no later than the last day of Adams’ taxable year during which the expense was incurred, or if later, the fifteenth day of the third month after such expense was incurred, and Adams is required to request reimbursement and substantiate any such expense no later than ten days prior to the last date on which United is required to provide reimbursement for such expense hereunder. The amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during Adams’ taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year. The right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits under this Agreement is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit. In addition, the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits under this Agreement is all subject to the provisions of Section V G so that in the event that any reimbursement would be payable hereunder on or before the date which is six months after a Separation of Service of Adams other than by death, such payment shall instead be made on the date which is six months after the date of such Separation of Service of Adams other than by death.

F. Termination Payments. In the event of termination of Adams’ employment prior to expiration of the term of this Agreement, Adams or his family shall be compensated as follows:

1. If terminated under Article IV, Sections A, B, C, D (excepting under Section D terminations based solely upon (i) excessive absenteeism without approval of United or the Bank, not caused by disability, (ii) gross or willful neglect of duty resulting in some substantial loss to United or the Bank after Adams has been given written direction and reasonable time to perform such duties, (iii) any acts or omissions on the part of Adams which when proven constitute fraud or commission of any criminal act involving the person or property of others or the public generally, (iv) or any combination of (i), (ii) or (iii) above), E or F of this Agreement, then United shall pay Adams (or his family or estate) a lump sum equal to three times the sum of his base salary as of February 28, 2022 plus his last bonus as of February 28, 2022 , payable on the date of termination or Separation from Service provided, however, that if such termination or Separation from Service is other than by death, than such payment, in accordance with Article V Section G, shall be made on the date which is six months after Adams’ termination or Separation from Service, provided that payment hereunder shall be treated as having been made on a date specified in this Agreement if it is made after the designated date but on a date within the same calendar year as the designated date, or, if later, if made no later than the fifteenth day of the third month after such designated date to the extent permitted under Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance thereunder and provided that, in any event, Adams is not permitted, directly or indirectly, to designate the taxable year of any payment.

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2. If terminated under Article IV, Section D, based solely upon (i) excessive absenteeism without approval of United or the Bank, not caused by disability, (ii) or gross or willful neglect of duty resulting in some substantial loss to United or the Bank after Adams has been given written direction and reasonable time to perform such duties, (iii) any acts or omissions on the part of Adams which when proven constitute fraud or commission of any criminal act involving the person or property of others or the public generally, (iv) or any combination of (i), (ii), or (iii) above, United shall pay Adams’ base salary only for such period of his active full-time employment to the date of the termination.

3. The payments provided for in the event of Adams’ termination are in the nature of additional compensation and liquidated damages and upon termination, Adams shall have no obligation to mitigate damages incurred by him in connection with such termination and he shall be absolutely entitled to receive said payments, and upon termination, United shall not be liable to Adams for any further payments to Adams for other damages or compensation, except liabilities to Adams incurred prior to termination under the other provisions of this Agreement.

G. Six-Month Delay. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section V F or any other provision of this Agreement, if any payment is to be made upon or based upon Adams’ Separation from Service other than by death, under Section V F or any other provision of this Agreement, and such payment is to be made within six months after Adams’ date of Separation from Service, other than by death, then such payment shall instead be made on the date which is six months after such Separation from Service of Adams (other than by death,) provided further, however, that in the case of any such payment which is to be made in installments, with the first such installment to be paid on or within six months after the date of Separation from Service other than by death, then, upon Separation from Service other than by death of Adams, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the first such installment shall be paid on the date which is six months after such Separation from Service of Adams (other than by death,) with the installments to follow such first such payment in monthly intervals thereafter until fully paid hereunder.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Notices. Whenever notices are given pursuant to this Agreement, or with relation to any matter arising hereunder, such notices shall be given to such parties at the address set opposite their name below, and shall be given in writing, by registered mail, return receipt requested:

United Bankshares, Inc. United Center 500 Virginia Street, East Charleston, WV 25301

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United Bank.	514 Market Street Parkersburg, WV 26101
Richard M. Adams	514 Market Street Parkersburg, WV 26101

B. Prior Agreements. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties, and all prior representations, promises or statements are merged with and into this document.

C. Amendments. Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by all parties hereto except that extensions of the term of this Agreement under Article III may be evidenced by Compensation Committee minutes, all provided that (i) no such amendment shall be effective if it would, if effective, cause this Agreement to violate Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance thereunder or cause any amount of compensation or payment hereunder to be subject to a penalty tax under Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance issued thereunder, which amount of compensation or payment would not have been subject to a penalty tax under Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance thereunder in the absence of such amendment and (ii) the provisions of this paragraph VII C are irrevocable.

D. Governing Law. The laws of West Virginia shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement.

E. Headings. The headings used in this Agreement are used solely for the convenience of the parties and are not to be used in construing or interpreting the Agreement.

F. Severability of Provisions. The effect of a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that one or more of the contract clauses is or are found to be unenforceable, illegal, contrary to public policy, or otherwise unenforceable, then this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect except for such clauses.

G. Indemnification. In addition to any other indemnification obligations that it may have to Adams, if any, United agrees that they will indemnify and hold harmless Adams (to the extent permissible under applicable law) from and against all costs and expenses, including without limitation, all court costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by him in defending any and all bona fide claims, demands, proceedings, suits or actions, actually instituted or threatened, by third parties, against Adams, United or Bank, or any combination thereof, where such claim is based on actions or failures to act by Adams in his capacity as Executive Chairman of United and Chairman of Bank, or any combination of such capacities, or in any other capacity as an employee of either or both of United and Bank, but only if such bona fide claim, demand, proceeding, suit or action, actually instituted or threatened, is one involving this Agreement, its validity or enforceability or with respect to any payments to be made pursuant thereto. Provided further, however, that in the event of any such bona fide claims, suits or actions, where such claim, suit or proceeding is (i) based on actions or failures to act by Adams in his capacity as Executive Chairman of United and Bank, or any combination of such capacities, or in any other capacity as an employee of either or both of United and Bank, (ii) involves this Agreement, its validity or enforceability or with respect to any payments to be made pursuant thereto and (iii) is a claim, suit or proceeding between Adams and United or Bank involving this Agreement, Adams shall be indemnified pursuant to this if he ultimately prevails in such claim, suit or action.

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H. Authority to Execute Documents. The undersigned representatives of United certifies and represents that he is authorized to enter into its binding agreement with Adams.

I. Waiver of Breach. A waiver of a breach of any provision of the Agreement by any party shall not be construed as a waiver of subsequent breaches of that provision. No requirement of this Agreement may be waived except in writing by the party adversely affected.

J. Binding Effect and Assignability. This Agreement shall insure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and legal representatives, including any entity with which United or Bank may merge or consolidate or to which either of them may transfer all or substantially all of their assets. Insofar as Adams is concerned, this Agreement, being personal, cannot be assigned as to performance or for any other purpose.

K. Withholding. Adams shall make appropriate arrangements with United and the Bank, as applicable, for satisfaction of any federal, state or local income tax withholding requirements and Social Security or other employee tax requirements applicable to any payment under the Agreement.

L. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, which together shall constitute an original.

WITNESS the following signatures as of the date first above written, to be effective as of the Effective Date:

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.
By	/s/ P. Clinton Winter
	Its Compensation Chairperson

/s/ Richard M. Adams

RICHARD M. ADAMS

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EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

News Release

For Immediate Release	Contact: W. Mark Tatterson
February 28, 2022	Chief Financial Officer
	(800) 445-1347 ext. 8716

United Bankshares Announces Executive Management Reorganization

WASHINGTON, D.C. and CHARLESTON, WV-- Richard M. Adams, Chairman and CEO of United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) (“United”), today announced the Board of Directors’ approval of an executive management reorganization to become effective at the beginning of the 2nd quarter, April 1, 2022.

Under the reorganization, Adams will become the Executive Chairman of the Board of United. Richard (Rick) Adams, Jr., the current President, will become the Chief Executive Officer and will be joining the United Board of Directors. Adams, Jr. will become the 14^th CEO in United’s 183 year history. In addition, James (Jim) C. Consagra, Jr., currently COO, will become President.

Mr. Adams, Jr. joined United in 1994. Prior to that time, he was an attorney with the law firm of Bowles Rice LLP. He is a graduate of Rollins College and received his JD from Washington & Lee University. He and his spouse, Chrystal, reside in Bethesda, MD with their three sons.

Prior to joining United in 1998, Mr. Consagra held the position of CFO & Treasurer of George Mason Bankshares, which was acquired by United. He began his professional career in public accounting with the firm of Swart, LaLande and Associates, CPAs. Consagra is a graduate of James Madison University where he holds degrees in accounting and economics. He and his spouse, Kathy, reside in Northern Virginia.

As of December 31, 2021, United had consolidated assets of approximately $29.3 billion. United is the parent company of United Bank which comprises nearly 250 offices in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. United’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the quotation symbol “UBSI”.

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