Via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested Dear Mr. [ ],Securities Purchase Agreement • December 15th, 2008 • Sterling Bancshares Inc • State commercial banks
Sterling Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) anticipates entering into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Participation Agreement”) with the United States Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) that provides for the Company’s participation in the Treasury’s TARP Capital Purchase Program (the “CPP”). If the Company does not participate or ceases at any time to participate in the CPP, this letter shall be of no further force and effect.
