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SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. )
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FOOTHILL INDEPENDENT BANCORP
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FOOTHILL INDEPENDENT BANCORP
510 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE
GLENDORA, CA 91741
April 12, 2000
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
We recently sent you a proxy statement, proxy card and supplement in connection
with the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Foothill Independent Bancorp to be
held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 10 a.m., Pacific Time. We are asking
shareholders to consider a proposal to change the Company's state of
incorporation from California to Delaware and additional proposals that would
make certain changes to our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. These
proposals are described in detail in the proxy statement and supplement.
YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF
EACH OF THE PROPOSALS. NO MATTER HOW MANY OR HOW FEW SHARES YOU HOLD, YOUR VOTE
IS VERY IMPORTANT.
IT IS IMPORATANT THAT YOUR SHARES BE REPRESENTED AND VOTED AT THE SPECIAL
MEETING. EVEN IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON, PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN
YOUR PROXY CARD IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE OR VOTE YOUR SHARES BY TELEPHONE OR ON
THE INTERENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING YOUR SHARES, PLEASE CALL
MACKENZIE PARTNERS, INC. AT (800) 322-2885.
Your participation in this vote is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
George E. Langley
President and Chief Executive Officer
