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EXHIBIT 99.3
STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
AUTHORIZATION FOR
DEPOSIT OF SHARES
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EXHIBIT 99.3
STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
AUTHORIZATION FOR
DEPOSIT OF SHARES
1. YOU MUST BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN TO QUALIFY FOR
THIS SERVICE.
2. PLEASE DO NOT ENDORSE YOUR CERTIFICATES; IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THIS
PURPOSE.
3. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW, ATTACH CERTIFICATES AND RETURN TO:
SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS
STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
C/O BANK OF LANCASTER COUNTY, N.A.
101 NORTH POINTE BLVD.
LANCASTER, PA 17601-4133
(You may also drop-off your certificates, along with this form, to a branch
office near you.)
Enclosed are ________ certificates for ________ shares of Sterling Financial
(Number) (Total)
Corporation common stock for in my dividend reinvestment plan account. I
understand that in the event I request these certificates be re-issued in paper
form, I will pay a $15.00 service charge for each transaction/request. (Pursuant
to Question 21 in the Prospectus.) The service charge is subject to change with
prior written notice to each plan participant.
NAME:
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ADDRESS:
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Please check if this is a new address. Date:
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Signature
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Signature (If stock held jointly, all parties must sign.)
