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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 - October 24, 2000
STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Pennsylvania 0-16276 23-2449551
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State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification Number)
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101 North Pointe Boulevard
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601-4133
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number including area code: (717) 581-6030
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Registrant files this Current Report on Form 8-K to deliver a copy of
the Registrant's Press Release, dated October 24, 2000, regarding
Registrant's third quarter earnings, to the Commission. The Press
Release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Financial Highlights
99.2 Press Release of Sterling Financial Corporation,
dated October 24, 2000.
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATION S.
Not Applicable.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Dated: October 31, 2000 /s/ John E. Stefan
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John E. Stefan,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Page Number
in Manually
Exhibit Signed Original
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99.1 Financial Highlights 5
99.2 Press Release of Sterling Financial Corporation 7
dated October 24, 2000.
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