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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(AMENDMENT NO. 1)
ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT
(PURSUANT TO SECTION 13(E)(I) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934)
Sterling Bancorp
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(Name of Issuer)
Sterling Bancorp
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Floating Interest Rate Convertible Subordinated Debentures, Third Series,
due July 1, 1996
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(Title of Class of Securities)
859158AD9
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(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Jerrold Gilbert, 540 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022 (212) 826-8044
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and
Communications on Behalf of the Person(s) Filing Statement)
June 9, 1994
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(Date Tender Offer First Published,
Sent or Given to Security Holders)
Calculation of Filing Fee
Transaction
valuation* Amount of Filing Fee**
$11,985,000 $2,397
* Maximum Principal amount of Debentures to be exchanged
** Previously paid
[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule Q-11(a)(2)
and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid.
Identify the previous filing by registration statement number or the Form
or Schedule and the date of its filing
Amount Previously Paid:
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File Number:
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Filing Party:
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Date Filed: ---------------------------------
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FINAL AMENDMENT
The offer terminated at 5:00 PM, New York City Time on July 29, 1994.
Pursuant to the offer, an aggregate of $7,040,000 principal amount of Third
Series Debentures were exchanged for the same principal amount of New
Debentures.
SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that
the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and accurate.
August 1, 1994
STERLING BANCORP
/s/ Jerrold Gilbert
By:---------------------------
Jerrold Gilbert
Executive Vice President
